Lotus Cafe & Banh Mi Sandwiches

This trendy Wicker Park café is a stylish haven for top-notch artisanal coffee and tasty pastries, perfect for a cozy work session or a sweet treat.

Beck's Chicago is a lively neighborhood bar serving up mouthwatering wings and double smash burgers, all while showcasing local sports on big screens.

A quirky, dog-friendly neighborhood tavern known for its board games, cheap drinks, and welcoming vibe, perfect for a chill hangout.

Modern hotel with an indoor pool & a sauna, plus free hot breakfast & Wi-Fi. A 3 minute walk from the Grand-Red El station, this modern hotel is also 1.2 miles from the iconic Navy Pier entertainment venue. The polished rooms include free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), flat-screen TVs with HD channels and coffeemakers. Suites add kitchenettes, and some have pull-out sofas, while 1 has a full kitchen. Free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go are offered. There's an Italian-American restaurant and steakhouse, as well as a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool with a dry sauna, plus meeting rooms and a business center.

Counter-serve eatery specializing in falafel sandwiches, burgers, and other comfort food dishes.

At Esmé, culinary artistry meets vibrant ambiance, offering a unique fine dining experience where each dish is a celebration of creativity and flavor.

Casual neighborhood BYOB restaurant serving traditional Thai favorites in a modest space.

Casual, cash-only joint dishing up pizzas in a small, low-key, counter-serve setting.

18.5-mi. mixed-use trail along Lake Michigan, with multiple parks & city skyline views.

Mainstay with a down-to-earth vibe serving fast-food fried chicken & fish, plus signature sauces.