Oak Park and Chicago guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant right down the street (walking distance) with rooftop seating
17 locals recommend
Avenue Ale House
825 S Oak Park AveGreat restaurant right down the street (walking distance) with rooftop seating
Great local hole in the wall ice cream within walking distance of the home
13 locals recommend
Hole In the Wall Custard & Yogurt Shoppe
901 S Oak Park AveGreat local hole in the wall ice cream within walking distance of the home
SEN Sushi Bar
814 S Oak Park AveLocal sushi place down the street
Amazing coffee shop down the street with great coffee and food items
10 locals recommend
Addis Cafe In Oak Park
801 S Oak Park AveAmazing coffee shop down the street with great coffee and food items
Carnival Grocery
824 S Oak Park AveGrocery store down the street for all grocery needs
Best donuts in Chicago. Their chicken sandwich on a donut is a must try! Multiple locations too but only some sell the chicken!
24 locals recommend
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
181 N Morgan StBest donuts in Chicago. Their chicken sandwich on a donut is a must try! Multiple locations too but only some sell the chicken!
If you want to stay local, this donut shop is super cute with great donuts!
6 locals recommend
Firecakes Donuts
104 N Maple AveIf you want to stay local, this donut shop is super cute with great donuts!
Great local coffee shop with great seating to sit and chill
26 locals recommend
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
1620 N Milwaukee AveGreat local coffee shop with great seating to sit and chill
Sightseeing
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrThe best art museum in the city with tons of art. Great for a rainy day activity or for any art connoisseurs
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe best art museum in the city with tons of art. Great for a rainy day activity or for any art connoisseurs
Neighborhoods
Super cute Hispanic neighborhood with little artwork gems hidden down every alley. Great food places here too!
103 locals recommend
Pilsen
Super cute Hispanic neighborhood with little artwork gems hidden down every alley. Great food places here too!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Take the train if you want to see downtown for a low price
The “L” is a great option for traveling downtown Chicago so you don’t have to pay for parking! It’s affordable and a great way to see the city on the way to your destination and feel like a local!
What to pack
Bring comfy walking shoes if you plan to go downtown Chicago
Chicago is a big city with lots to see and do but make sure to pack good walking shoes or your feet will hate you.