Shopping in Chicago

Lincoln Park

Beacon Doughnuts

Beacon Doughnuts is a quick stop for a sweet treat, perfect for a casual breakfast or afternoon snack, costing about $5-15 per person. It pairs well with a coffee shop visit or a walk through the neighborhood.

Streeterville

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a good spot for a quick, casual breakfast or lunch, offering donuts, chicken sandwiches, and coffee. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes, especially if grabbing a quick bite.

Chicago Loop

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Stan's Donuts is a good stop for a quick, casual treat. Expect to spend 20 minutes and $5-15 per person for gourmet donuts and coffee, best for a breakfast or afternoon snack.

Streeterville

Dunkin'

Dunkin' is suitable for a quick breakfast or coffee stop, often paired with a commute. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a drink and a snack.

West Loop

WNDR Museum

Multi-sensory, contemporary installations by artists including Yayoi Kusama.

Fulton Market District

Sawada Coffee

Chill spot for creative & classic coffee drinks in cozy, rustic-chic digs with Ping-Pong.

Avondale

The Brewed

Lake View

Coffee Lab & Roasters

Trendy coffee roastery & shop dispensing hot & cold specialty drinks, plus pastries.

Streeterville

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

West Loop

Ground Up Coffee & Bites

Laid-back counter-serve outlet featuring specialty coffee drinks, plus wraps, baked goods & sweets.

West Loop

Vietfive Coffee - Chicago

Vietnamese snacks, pastries & ice creams are offered in this pared-down coffee shop.

West Loop Gate

Dark Matter Coffee - Meddle Coffee Bar

Dark Matter coffee & baked goods offered in a psychedelic setting with colorful murals.

Wicker Park

The Wormhole Coffee

'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.

Lake View East

Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar

Coffeehouse for java, iced coffee on draft, baked goods & more in a quirky, industrial space.

Sports & Recreation

The Glen Club

Straightforward lodging with an 18-hole golf course, plus free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking.

Chicago Loop

Intelligentsia

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

River North

Blue Bottle Coffee

Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.

New Eastside

Nutella Cafe Chicago

Cafe and coffee bar featuring the hazelnut-chocolate spread in French and Italian dishes both sweet and savory.

Logan Square

Gaslight Coffee Roasters

Hip, shabby-chic coffeehouse featuring a changing roster of house-roasted java plus tea & pastries.

Smith Park

Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

Offbeat coffee bar & roasting facility offering tours & artisanal brews in a mural-covered space.

Near North Side

Sloomoo Institute - Chicago

West Loop Gate

SpaSpace Chicago

Chicago Loop

Skydeck Chicago

103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.

Chicago Loop

Underground Donut Tour

This guided walking tour takes you to various donut shops, typically lasting about 2 hours and costing around $50-65 per person, including samples. It's a sweet start to a day, especially good before other city exploration or a casual lunch.