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Cool Tips

1. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Jack P.Jack Pattillo: Don't forget your son Kevin at home. He'll most likely have to fend off burglars on his own.

2. CTA - Rosemont

5801 N River Rd (at Kennedy Expy), Rosemont, IL
Metro Station · 47 tips and reviews

Brian W.Brian Williamson: Give a man a sandwich and he might not pee on you.

3. McDonald's

5.4
3232 S Route 59 (near 95th St.), Naperville, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

KevinKevin: They make this burger called the "Big Mac". It's great, but don't go telling everybody about it.

4. Caribou Coffee

2879 95th St Ste 107 (Rt 59), Naperville, IL
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Siv V.Siv Velan: If you are not using laptops or other devices please leave the tables closer to electrical outlets for the ones that need it. Thanks :)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of Cool Tips.

5. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

6. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Matt T.Matt Topper: power stations are in short supply, bring a small surge protector and make friends

7. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Sarahbell M.Sarahbell Marie: Domestic? Just drive :-)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of Cool Tips.

8. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Alexis F.Alexis Finch: Some of the most creative and well placed advertising of recent years has happened here. Favorite? Security trays advertising Amtrack reminding that THEY let you keep your shoes on!

9. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Peter Worthington: At some point—maybe now – we have got to amend airport security and start profiling those likely to blow the damn plane up – not patting down three-year-old children. Read more: Read more.

10. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Raven J.Raven Johnson: The TSA is here to rape you. Don't fly.

11. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Jim M.Jim Moran: Don't worry, you'll make your connection. It's delayed too.

12. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris S.: Find a different airport.

13. Six Corners

6.9
Irving Park Rd (btwn Cicero Ave & N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Plaza · Portage Park · 10 tips and reviews

Vera D.Vera DeGiorgio: Bring an extra $ for the panhandlers!

14. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Shakir A.Shakir A: Miss a flight

15. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony Ciolino: If you are in the United terminal, go to the Chilis and emit a low guttural scream. You'll get free Chicken Dippers and a copy of the Necronomicon

16. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3947 tips and reviews

John S.John Smith: Avoid gross traffic, have friends/family pick you up at departures instead of arrivals by baggage claim. Duh...

17. Biograph Diner

2445 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Diner · North Side · 38 tips and reviews

Al L.Al Larcher: I was hoping Clark would be there.

Whole Foods Market is one of Cool Tips.

18. Whole Foods Market

8.7
3640 N Halsted St (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews

19. Mystic Celt

3443 N Southport Ave (btwn Cornelia Ave & Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 67 tips and reviews

Leigh Ann K.Leigh Ann Kenow: It's nerd central here!

20. Neo Nightclub

1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. (at N. Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews

Dan C.Dan C: everyone at Neo is beautiful. but, they're all here to have fun... trying to take someone home is bad form. come with friends and just dance and have a damn good time.

21. Dominick's

1340 S Canal St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · South Loop · 20 tips and reviews

Jared P.Jared P: If you're reading this after dark, there is a hospital across the highway to solve your gunshot or knife wounds.

Five Points South is one of Cool Tips.

22. Five Points South

Birmingham, AL
Neighborhood · 17 tips and reviews

23. Barnes & Noble

8.6
201 Summit Blvd #100 (Summit Shopping Center), Vestavia, AL
Bookstore · 18 tips and reviews

Emily B.Emily Bell: Leave here & shop at independent bookstores in Homewood - Little Professor & Alabama Booksmith.

24. Meatheads Burgers & Fries

601 N Martingale Rd (at Streets of Woodfield), Schaumburg, IL
Burger Joint · 51 tips and reviews

Nick L.Nick L.: If they screw up your order, you get a free burger...good luck

25. Vince's Italian Restaurant

2365 N Hicks Rd (at Lake Cook Rd), Palatine, IL
Italian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Mischa S.Mischa Schlichting: The food and the service was great. Bring cash as they give a 5% discount.