Guidebook for Oak Park

Jackie
Guidebook for Oak Park

Food Scene

Great food and cocktails, modern vibe, awesome Saturday and Sunday brunch, walking distance, date-night spot, upscale
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Heritage
7403 Madison St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food and cocktails, modern vibe, awesome Saturday and Sunday brunch, walking distance, date-night spot, upscale
Eclectic mix of New American and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Some veggie options. Great cocktails. Interior is beautifully decorated. Owner is friendly. Great Sunday brunch spot. Wide range of prices with small plates available. Great spot for a date or a dinner with your parents. My favorite restaurant in Oak Park.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Citrine Café
100 S Oak Park Ave
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eclectic mix of New American and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Some veggie options. Great cocktails. Interior is beautifully decorated. Owner is friendly. Great Sunday brunch spot. Wide range of prices with small plates available. Great spot for a date or a dinner with your parents. My favorite restaurant in Oak Park.
Awesome little bakery that specializes in pie. They also make a killer biscuit, towering breakfast sandwich, and a savory hand pie. Get there early, especially in the summertime, on your way to the farmer's market.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spilt Milk
811 South Blvd
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome little bakery that specializes in pie. They also make a killer biscuit, towering breakfast sandwich, and a savory hand pie. Get there early, especially in the summertime, on your way to the farmer's market.
Chicago style pizza; fun vibe; try the Chicago Classic Pizza
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale Ave
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago style pizza; fun vibe; try the Chicago Classic Pizza
charming chef/owner who has been here for decades; great upscale Mexican food with a focus on moles; great margaritas, outdoor patio (reservations recommended for patio); very short walk
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Rebozo
7403 Madison St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
charming chef/owner who has been here for decades; great upscale Mexican food with a focus on moles; great margaritas, outdoor patio (reservations recommended for patio); very short walk
The best outdoor patio for warm weather; great brunch
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park Ave
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best outdoor patio for warm weather; great brunch
Great pub with good food; outdoor seating; walking distance
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FATDUCK Tavern & Grill
7218 Madison Street
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great pub with good food; outdoor seating; walking distance
Large Mexican restaurant with great food and drinks, walking distance
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican Republic Kitchen & Cantina
7404 Madison St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Large Mexican restaurant with great food and drinks, walking distance
Nice little coffee shop inside a lovely, locally run grocery
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sugar Beet Food Co-op
812 Madison St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice little coffee shop inside a lovely, locally run grocery
Good coffee, walking distance, laptop vibe
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Counter Coffee
7324 Madison St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good coffee, walking distance, laptop vibe
Cheap eats, tastey food, counter-style service
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jerusalem Cafe Restaurant
1030 Lake St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheap eats, tastey food, counter-style service
Cocktails & live Jazz
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Little Gem Cafe
189 N Marion St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocktails & live Jazz
THE burger place. They really only do one thing, and they do it amazing. Go early or do call ahead seating. There's always a wait.
620 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
620 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE burger place. They really only do one thing, and they do it amazing. Go early or do call ahead seating. There's always a wait.
Good food with some fabulous Riverside views. Reservations recommended if you want to be outside. Great indoor space too. Happy Hour.
The Kitchen American Bistro
316 N Clark St
Good food with some fabulous Riverside views. Reservations recommended if you want to be outside. Great indoor space too. Happy Hour.
Fabulous outdoor, roof top dining. Farm to table.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homestead On The Roof
1924 W Chicago Ave
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fabulous outdoor, roof top dining. Farm to table.
One of the best restaurants in the city. Reservations for a weekend (usually 4-8 weeks) are a must.
496 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best restaurants in the city. Reservations for a weekend (usually 4-8 weeks) are a must.

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous indoor jungle worth a visit. Great for a rainy day activity. Conveniently located right off the Green Line.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garfield Park Conservatory - Administrative Office
300 North Central Park Avenue
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gorgeous indoor jungle worth a visit. Great for a rainy day activity. Conveniently located right off the Green Line.
My favorite beach in Chicago, very large and no where were as crowded as downtown beaches.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loyola Beach
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite beach in Chicago, very large and no where were as crowded as downtown beaches.
Lovely little park nearby with old trees and walking paths adjacent to the historic Pleasant Home Estate, which make another good stop.
Mills Park
217 Home Ave
Lovely little park nearby with old trees and walking paths adjacent to the historic Pleasant Home Estate, which make another good stop.

Arts & Culture

Well, it's the big one. It can be pricey at $25 per person. Go on Thursday evenings from 5-8 for free admission.
1159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Instituto de Arte de Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Well, it's the big one. It can be pricey at $25 per person. Go on Thursday evenings from 5-8 for free admission.
My favorite art museum in Chicago. Great contemporary shows. Cute little cafe in the ground floor. Free music on the garden on Tuesdays. Free admission with an Illinois zip code on Tuesdays.
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite art museum in Chicago. Great contemporary shows. Cute little cafe in the ground floor. Free music on the garden on Tuesdays. Free admission with an Illinois zip code on Tuesdays.
Great curators for these photo shows; always free
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S Michigan Ave
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great curators for these photo shows; always free
Historic Site for art and architecture lovers. Oak Park is a Frank Lloyd Wright town for sure.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Site for art and architecture lovers. Oak Park is a Frank Lloyd Wright town for sure.
Gorgeous, gigantic public library on Scoville Park. Also has an art gallery and many free events.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gorgeous, gigantic public library on Scoville Park. Also has an art gallery and many free events.

Sightseeing

The official place for an architecture River Cruise and architecture museum.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Arquitectura de Chicago
111 E Wacker Dr
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The official place for an architecture River Cruise and architecture museum.
If you want to be on the river to see the architecture, but don't want to pay $50 per person for a tour guide, just hop on the water taxi. A ticket is ~$7 and can be purchased on line.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan Ave
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you want to be on the river to see the architecture, but don't want to pay $50 per person for a tour guide, just hop on the water taxi. A ticket is ~$7 and can be purchased on line.

Entertainment & Activities

(This is not located at Scratch and Sniff; I just needed a close address.) Live outdoor music every Thursday night during the summer in Oak Park, along N Marion St between Lake and N Blvd. All the shops and restaurants are open. Bring some friends and a bottle of wine.
Scratch 'n Sniff
120 N Marion St
(This is not located at Scratch and Sniff; I just needed a close address.) Live outdoor music every Thursday night during the summer in Oak Park, along N Marion St between Lake and N Blvd. All the shops and restaurants are open. Bring some friends and a bottle of wine.
Check out the events page at Pleasant Home's website, for some great free local activities like ice cream socials, a monkey organ rally, holiday market, among other things. If you're here on a Friday night in August, I highly recommend the silent movies on the porch with live music accompaniment. It's the most charming thing around. Suggested donation of $5-10. They also do tours of the gorgeous historic home and sometimes have free admission in the winter.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pleasant Home
217 Home Ave
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Check out the events page at Pleasant Home's website, for some great free local activities like ice cream socials, a monkey organ rally, holiday market, among other things. If you're here on a Friday night in August, I highly recommend the silent movies on the porch with live music accompaniment. It's the most charming thing around. Suggested donation of $5-10. They also do tours of the gorgeous historic home and sometimes have free admission in the winter.

Shopping

The classic fave for a local bookstore.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Book Table
1045 Lake St
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The classic fave for a local bookstore.