When I was out there, there was a long bike path by the water that a cousin of mine took me to. It's famous, so I'm sure somebody here will chime in on it.

I know we went to Portillo's, and some other fast food place that had the italian meat sausages as far as chains went for some pretty good (cheap) food.

Then she took me to an area of Chicago that reminded me of SF, lots of wall graffiti, and more unique food choices.

... I am no help here.