Guidebook for Oak Park
Food Scene
Quiet coffee shop with decent food. Friendly owners. Good wifi.
8 locals recommend
Eastgate Cafe/Bistro
102 Harrison StQuiet coffee shop with decent food. Friendly owners. Good wifi.
Great food - including good pizza so everyone in family is happy. Full bar.
10 locals recommend
Trattoria 225
225 Harrison StGreat food - including good pizza so everyone in family is happy. Full bar.
coffee and full restaurant (BYOB). Good coffee and food. can be noisy. Nice area to sit (with toys and books) if you have young children.
37 locals recommend
Buzz Cafe
905 S Lombard Avecoffee and full restaurant (BYOB). Good coffee and food. can be noisy. Nice area to sit (with toys and books) if you have young children.
Sightseeing
FLW was one of the greatest architects of the 20th Century. Also there is a nice walking tour around Oak Park to show the FLW homes and building.
184 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveFLW was one of the greatest architects of the 20th Century. Also there is a nice walking tour around Oak Park to show the FLW homes and building.
Everything Else
FILONI
131 N Oak Park AveMy favorite clothing store. Pricey but each item is unique.
Arts & Culture
Open Door Repertory Co
902 S Ridgeland AveGood local theatre
Oak Park Festival Theatre
167 Forest Aveoutdoor theater in the summer. bring a picnic.
Movie theatre right in the heart of downtown oak park. Wednesday's at 10am in summer $1 movies for kids.
72 locals recommend
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StMovie theatre right in the heart of downtown oak park. Wednesday's at 10am in summer $1 movies for kids.
Shopping
CarefulPeach Boutique
1024 North BlvdMy favorite store for gifts and luxury items.
Entertainment & Activities
Only open in the summer. soft serve ice-cream.
13 locals recommend
Hole In the Wall Custard & Yogurt Shoppe
901 S Oak Park AveOnly open in the summer. soft serve ice-cream.
Essentials
Groceries and cooked Italian food. My husband's absolute favorite. Only takes cash. If you don't feel like cooking, but want to eat at home, this is a good place.
12 locals recommend
Freddy's Pizza
1600 S 61st AveGroceries and cooked Italian food. My husband's absolute favorite. Only takes cash. If you don't feel like cooking, but want to eat at home, this is a good place.