Nicole’s guide to Oak Park
Food scene
Grab a drink at the bar or dine with your family. It's a great spot within walking distance and the food is superb.
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Citrine Café
100 S Oak Park AveGrab a drink at the bar or dine with your family. It's a great spot within walking distance and the food is superb.
Divine pastry, coffee and desserts. This is down the street and absolutely delicious. Tiny and mighty!
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Spilt Milk
811 South BlvdDivine pastry, coffee and desserts. This is down the street and absolutely delicious. Tiny and mighty!
Delicious and unique Mexican food. Walking distance. Lovely outdoor courtyard with heaters (when needed).
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Maya Del Sol
144 S Oak Park AveDelicious and unique Mexican food. Walking distance. Lovely outdoor courtyard with heaters (when needed).
Oh - My - God - you'll hear this from the chef when he visits your table for tonight's specials and you'll feel the same way when you taste the food. Truly delicious.
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New Rebozo
7403 Madison StOh - My - God - you'll hear this from the chef when he visits your table for tonight's specials and you'll feel the same way when you taste the food. Truly delicious.
Delicious, local pie shop (sweet and savory). And the best part is they hire and train developmentally disabled adults and give back to the community. We are so lucky to have them in our village.
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The Happy Apple Pie Shop
226 Harrison StDelicious, local pie shop (sweet and savory). And the best part is they hire and train developmentally disabled adults and give back to the community. We are so lucky to have them in our village.
This is a summer must visit. Every Saturday morning, wonderful meats, cheeses, flowers, produce and more come to Oak Park. And don't miss the made-in-house doughnuts in various flavors that benefit a different organization each week.
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Oak Park Farmers' Market
460 Lake StThis is a summer must visit. Every Saturday morning, wonderful meats, cheeses, flowers, produce and more come to Oak Park. And don't miss the made-in-house doughnuts in various flavors that benefit a different organization each week.
Elevated, amazing sushi. Local favorites and many fun vegetarian options. One of our favorite restaurants. It's small but mighty.
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SEN Sushi Bar
814 S Oak Park AveElevated, amazing sushi. Local favorites and many fun vegetarian options. One of our favorite restaurants. It's small but mighty.
Dogs and kids alike are welcome at the Beer Shop. Bring your own food or order from nearby and enjoy the beer on tap. It's a unique experience and one not to be missed.
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BEER SHOP
1026 North BlvdDogs and kids alike are welcome at the Beer Shop. Bring your own food or order from nearby and enjoy the beer on tap. It's a unique experience and one not to be missed.
Sightseeing
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. What else do I need to say. It's a must visit when you come to Oak Park
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago AveFrank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. What else do I need to say. It's a must visit when you come to Oak Park
No visit to Oak Park is complete without a trip to see Hemingway's Birthplace Museum.
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Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveNo visit to Oak Park is complete without a trip to see Hemingway's Birthplace Museum.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed and recently renovated. A historic, architectural gem.
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Unity Temple
875 Lake StFrank Lloyd Wright designed and recently renovated. A historic, architectural gem.
Retail
Geppetto's Toy Box
730 Lake StLovely local toy shop with quality toys from around the world. A local gem.
Sugarcup Trading
110 N Marion StThis is a delightful shop carrying adorable kids clothing and toys.
Kids
Do the kids need to run around and play indoors? This great children's museum and play place is perfect. Bring your socks and coffee (and the kids) and enjoy the day.
Wonder Works Children's Museum
6445 W North AveDo the kids need to run around and play indoors? This great children's museum and play place is perfect. Bring your socks and coffee (and the kids) and enjoy the day.