Guidebook for Oak Park
Food Scene
Secretive, romantic, quaint, and upscale. It's perfect for date night.
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The Little Gem Cafe
189 N Marion StSecretive, romantic, quaint, and upscale. It's perfect for date night.
Wise Cup
1018 Lake StDelicious coffee. Super cheap. Sunday afternoons, they make small Indian dishes.
My favorite place for breakfast. Often crowded, though so avoid peak hours and head there in the afternoon.
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Cozy Corner Breakfast Boutique
138 N Marion StMy favorite place for breakfast. Often crowded, though so avoid peak hours and head there in the afternoon.
L!VE Café and Creative Space
163 S Oak Park AveCozy and artsy atmosphere.
Mama Thai
1112 Madison StSome of the best Thai I've ever had.
Munch
104 N Marion StAll vegan.
Petersen's Ice Cream
1100 Chicago AveDamn good.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the only great Saturday night bars out here. Next door is Hamburger Mary's, which puts on shows and events during the week.
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Oak Park Brewing Company
155 S Oak Park AveOne of the only great Saturday night bars out here. Next door is Hamburger Mary's, which puts on shows and events during the week.
Hamburger Mary's
Drag shows!
Arts & Culture
He's my favorite author, so you can see why I moved here.
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Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park AveHe's my favorite author, so you can see why I moved here.
Oak Park Festival Theatre
167 Forest AveOutdoor theatre that runs shows through the summer for around $30 a pop.
Shopping
Just super unique. Cute and quaint. And, as you might have guessed, yes, they only sell Histories & Mysteries.
Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore
7419 Madison StJust super unique. Cute and quaint. And, as you might have guessed, yes, they only sell Histories & Mysteries.
Entertainment & Activities
Because there's nothing like watching a totally irrelevant movie on your vacation.
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Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre
1022 Lake StBecause there's nothing like watching a totally irrelevant movie on your vacation.