Skin Pharm’s Chicago City Guide
Chicago thrives on shared experiences.
We’ve felt at home here since day one, and it’s easy to see why: Chicago finds a way to build community everywhere. Whether it’s over coffee, post-pilates or through creative outlets, connection is easy to come by.
That spirit inspires how we show up in-clinic each day, and it’s evident in our favorite places around the city, too. Here’s where you’ll find us in Chicago!
Restaurants on rotation
It’s a cocktail bar inspired by 1960s Paris with French wines, a dedicated martini menu and cozy, chic ambiance, and that’s enough for us.
Serving American comfort food with Croatian influence, this homey café is a favorite for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Known for its USDA Prime steaks, exceptional service and timeless atmosphere, Gibsons is a Chicago classic for a reason.
This neighborhood bakeshop serves freshly baked cookies, cupcakes and old-fashioned desserts.
You’ll enjoy their old-world charm as much as their fresh oysters. Trivoli Tavern is the perfect blend of relaxed and refined.
Your daily pick-me-up
Part bike shop and part café, Heritage cultivates community over a shared love for cycling and good coffee.
This all-day café serves specialty coffee, pastries, seasonal food and a curated selection of wines, too.
Prefer pilates over cycling? This Roscoe Village hybrid concept pairs the ritual of coffee with that of mindful movement.
This Lincoln Park café roasts coffee with craftsmanship, ensuring every cup is high-quality and approachable.
Enjoy expertly-crafted espresso and matcha drinks, sweet treats and latte art that’s as good as the latte itself.
Where to take care
With candlelit contrast pools, soothing massages and aromatherapy, AIRE is a restorative escape that honors ancient rituals.
Barry’s blends cardio, strength training and only the best playlists for intense workouts that’ll leave you energized.
The Langham’s luxurious spa offers revitalizing wellness treatments with a personalized approach.
This three-in-one fitness studio brings interval training, cycling and yoga under one roof. The best part? Their community is just as good as their classes.
Sweat Sessions keeps movement mindful, effective and fun, too, ensuring you feel empowered even after you leave the mat.
Retail therapy
From the brands you love to unique finds you didn’t know you needed, Alice & Wonder’s eclectic collection has something for everyone.
This concept store combines elegant home goods, thoughtful gifts and an in-house café that fosters community.
MARCUS offers a curated shopping experience that blends luxury fashion, home interiors and elevated accessories.
With vibrant fibers, needlepoint accessories and in-store events, this full-service needlepoint business encourages connection through stitching.
Find specialty pantry items, curated gifts, fresh flowers and gourmet to-go meals at this Lincoln Park atelier
For the family
This natural history museum brings science and cultural discovery together for an experience everyone can enjoy.
Visit animal exhibits and natural habitats for nearly 200 species at this wildlife experience in the heart of the city.
Shedd Aquarium’s experiential exhibits showcase aquatic life from around the world.
