One of Stephanie Izard's many concept in Chicago. This cute, modern diner in the West Loop serves up gourmet comfort food (and breakfast all day), and hits the spot after a night on the town.

If you are looking for a sweet treat, check out Molly's cakes, just an 8-minute walk from the W Hotel (12-minute walk from the Gwen). The bride and groom's favorite is Cookie Monster (and malted chocolate when they have it!).

There are so many good donut shops in Chicago, but our top four are Doughnut Vault, Glazed & Infused, Do-Rite, and West Town Bakery (specifically the doussant). We recommend getting one from each and saving them for the morning after the wedding, thank us later!

If beer is your thing then Chicago is a great place to be. None of the breweries will be walking distance, but they are all a short cab or train ride away. Here are a couple of our favorite to visit:

- Revolution Brewery (kinda hipster, great vibe, good food, some of our favorite beers)

- Lagunitas (the biggest, cool tap room overlooking the brewing, furthest from downtown)

- Haymarket (most bar like of the three and the closest, great place to drink on the patio or watch a game)

You can also find great locally brewed beers at most bars. Some of our favorites brews are Off Color Brewing - Apex Predator, Revolution - Anti-Hero and Revolution - Eugene Porter.

Kaiser Tiger, The Dawson, and Parlor Pizza - West Loop are all fun spots to grab a drink if the weather is nice, you can't go wrong with the food either.

Drumbar, Cindy's Rooftop, Raised and Bernie's Lunch and Supper are all great rooftop bars. Of course, if you are staying at the Gwen, they also have an amazing rooftop.

For deep dish, check out Lou Malnati's. For thin crust, Pizano's is the way to go. They both deliver, so we won't judge you if you decide to order from both. :)

Quartino is an urban Chicago Italian restaurant and wine bar, and it has a cute outdoor patio in the summer. It's just a short walk from the Gwen.

If you find yourself in Lincoln Park, then this place is worth the visit. It's amazing Korean BBQ for under $10pp. Bride favorites are a shrimp taco, a fish taco and the gamja fries.

This restaurant is a short walk from the W Hotel. It's a great spot for coffee/tea or grab and go breakfast. They also have a delicious sit-down brunch, if that's what you're looking for.

The is a cute spot right next to the Gwen, and it's great for happy hour. Come here if you are looking for; well, like the sign says, cheese, wine and swine.

This blowdry bar is conveniently located in the mall attached to the Gwen Hotel.

A blowdry bar, a short walk from either hotel. Blowouts start at $40.

This is a short cab ride from either hotel, but totally worth it for their $28, 60 minute reflexology massage. Don't be fooled by their modest exterior, it's an amazing value. They take same day appointments and walk-ins.

A great full service hair salon and day spa just a short walk from either hotel.

This salon is a short cab ride from either hotel. It's a super cute female owned business. Great place to go for a tan, blowout or braid. http://www.glowoutsalon.com/chicago/

Offers high quality blowout, makeup and updo services just a short cab ride from either hotel.