Guidebook for Oak Park
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7245 Lake StTrader Joe's
483 N Harlem AveFood Scene
Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveGreat Sangria and high end Latin American Fusion food.
Live Fresko
136 North Oak Park AvenueBest Smoothies in Oak Park, eat healthy.
Cucina Paradiso
814 North BlvdOur favorite italian food in OP, but others are good as well.
Citrine Café
100 S Oak Park AveBest High End, a bit pricey though.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveDEEP DISH PIZZA! 5 min walk from our house.
For the Vegetarians out there, good option. Awesome Olive Tapenade Pizza, soup, salads and creative Vegetarian options.
23 locals recommend
Munch
104 N Marion StFor the Vegetarians out there, good option. Awesome Olive Tapenade Pizza, soup, salads and creative Vegetarian options.
La Bella Pasteria
1103 South BlvdClosest Italian to our place, very good and relatively affordable. 3 min walk.
Boss Burrito
1110 Westgate StExcellent take out Mexican food within short walking distance
Starbucks
711 Lake Stclosest starbucks
Convey household staple - also right on same street is ton of other food options like Potbelly for a quick bite.
116 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6600 N Sheridan RdConvey household staple - also right on same street is ton of other food options like Potbelly for a quick bite.
Delia's Kitchen
1034 Lake StBrunch!
Q-BBQ Oak Park
124 N Marion StPretty good Barbeque place, very short walk
Good french bistro type place, pretty expensive but good quality
22 locals recommend
The Little Gem Cafe
189 N Marion StGood french bistro type place, pretty expensive but good quality
Must visit if you like Pie! Convey Family approved. They have both savory and sweet and awesome hand pies for on the go pie eating...
57 locals recommend
Spilt Milk
811 South BlvdMust visit if you like Pie! Convey Family approved. They have both savory and sweet and awesome hand pies for on the go pie eating...
163 S Oak Park Ave
163 South Oak Park AvenueCoffee Shop called Live Cafe, good spot.
Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie
119 N Marion StSolid pastries, cupcakes, cakes, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome old school movie theatre with most big name movies.
72 locals recommend
Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StAwesome old school movie theatre with most big name movies.
Arts & Culture
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveAwesome for a visit!
Unity Temple
875 Lake StDesigned by FLW
Drinks & Nightlife
Connolly's Public House
1109 South BoulevardStandard Pub, grab a Guinness.
Novo
734 Lake StreetHigh end wine and small plates. Expensive but very good.
Shopping
Pumpkin Moon
1028 North BlvdSuper fun store for Kids to pick some goofy toys and trinkets
Getting Around
Great for getting downtown, 3 min walk from our front door and takes you downtown. Green Line CTA train - you can buy train passes right at the station.
14 locals recommend
Harlem/Lake station
1 S Harlem AveGreat for getting downtown, 3 min walk from our front door and takes you downtown. Green Line CTA train - you can buy train passes right at the station.