The home of the Italian beef, deep-dish pizza, and the Vienna Beef hot dog (hold the ketchup!) is also the city that gave us the skyscraper, open-heart surgery, and reverse-flowing river technology. There’s no place else like Chicago, and we’re proud to call the Windy City our home. As a student in Chicago, you’ll have access to a thriving metropolis with a rich cultural history. One of the largest cities in the world, Chicago is a fantastic place for entertainment and culture of all kinds, from sporting events to art museums and everything in between.
For those that are new to Chicago, or just haven’t had the time to explore, we complied a short list of resources to help jumpstart your plan to embrace our beautiful city!
Check Out Some Restaurants Below!
| Restaurant | Description | Location |
| Nana | We offer casual brunch in a counter-serve setting with a self seating dining area. Options for vegans and vegetarians | 752 West 33rd Street Bridgeport, Chicago, 60616 |
| Kimski | Funky, counter-serve spot featuring Korean-Polish fusion eats | 954-960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Eleven City Diner | Old school Chicago diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | 1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 |
| Seven Treasures | No-frills eatery serving a large Cantonese menu including Chinese barbecue & noodle dishes. | 2312 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Taqueria San Jose | Very tasty and affordable Mexican food! It’s about a 20-minute walk from campus. | 3253 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Sushi + Rotary Sushi Bar | Sushi on a conveyer belt! Very fun atmosphere with fairly priced sushi. | 2131 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Jackalope Coffee and Tea House | Casual, colorful spot serving coffee drinks, loose-leaf tea, pastries, wraps & panini. About a mile from campus | 755 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Maxwell Street Depot | No-frills, fast-food joint serving Polish sausage, Chicago-style hot dogs & burgers 24 hours a day. | 411 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| La Mexicana Taqueria | Down-to-earth Mexican restaurant serving hearty portions of Tex-Mex classics | 815 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609 |
| Elitea | Looking for bubble tea? Check out this great spot in Chinatown. It’s in the basement foodcourt! | 2002 S Wentworth Ave b9, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Strings Ramen | A variety of ramen soups plus rice bowls & snacks served in low-key, stylish digs with a patio. | 2141 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| The Red Line @ Stix n Brix | 2 for 1! Wood fired pizza restaurant (Stix n Brix) located on the south side of Chicago, serving wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads & pasta, along with coffee, smoothies, and more via The Red Line (right next door!) | 218 W 33rd St, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream | Featuring a Chicago Tavern Style made by Eat Free Pizza, Fried Chicken by Kimski, and Ice Cream Pops by Pretty Cool Ice Cream. | 960 W 31st St, Chicago, Illinois 60608 |
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