As temperatures start to warm up and the days become longer, spring is on its way in downtown Chicago. This is a perfect and walkable day guide for a quick downtown visit.
Starting your morning at Goddess and the Baker at 44 E Grand Ave., you can indulge in a delicious breakfast. Here, you can find a variety of lattes, sandwiches, salads as well as a rotating specials menu, accompanied by a bright atmosphere.
Moving on, you’ll stop at P.O.S.H. at 613 N State St.. Just a four-minute walk from Goddess and the Baker, P.O.S.H. is an antique store with a serene, historical charm – a definite shift from the previous cafe’s high energy. As you search for the right thing to take home, you’ll stumble into all kinds of jewelry, furniture and gift items.
After passing over the Chicago River, you’ll stop at Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe at 130 E Randolph St. for an early lunch. For someone with a sweeter tooth, they offer their “Signature Berry Bliss” pancakes, as well as all kinds of skillets and egg benedicts for those craving something more savory. If you’re not the biggest fan of breakfast foods, they also offer paninis, wraps and salads.
After your meal, you’ll head over to a classic: the Chicago Art Institute at 111 S Michigan Ave.. Widely known as one of the best museums, you could spend an entire day itself at the Art Institute. With nearly 300,000 pieces, it is divided into many wings, showcasing both modern-day and historical art.
Finally, to finish off your day, you’ll end with dinner at Cindy’s Rooftop at 12 S Michigan Ave.. As implied in the name, here you’ll be able to dine on the rooftop, looking out at the Chicago skyline and views of Lake Michigan. Cindy’s Rooftop offers a wide variety of classic American food with its atmosphere being a star feature.
At the end of the day, following this guide, you will visit places ranging from an antique shop, pancake restaurant and everything in between. When spring arrives, so do many different opportunities and activities fit for the season, where everyone has something to do and see. Is this also your perfect day?
