Petersen's Ice Cream

This charming BYOB cafe offers a vibrant mix of vegetarian and vegan dishes, fresh smoothies, and a cozy sidewalk vibe that's perfect for any foodie.

Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz.

This stylish Oak Park eatery serves up Mediterranean-inspired dishes, mouthwatering cocktails, and a cozy vibe perfect for brunch or dinner.

Elegant & understated quarters with kitchenettes in a 1928 building with a grill-style restaurant. Opened in 1928, this historic hotel off I-290 features some vintage architectural details and is a 5-minute drive from the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, and a 15-minute walk from The Ernest Hemingway Museum. Elegant rooms offer free WiFi, cable TV, and kitchenettes with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers; suites add separate living rooms. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs and a number of understated motel-style rooms are available in an annex. Parking is complimentary. There's also a warmly decorated grill restaurant with seasonal patio seating, plus a lobby bar with flat-screen TVs. Meeting and event space is available.

Revered mansion with Prairie School architecture offers educational programs & weekly guided tours.

Relaxed fixture offering homemade Italian fare, pizza, gelato, and wine, plus live music.

Oak Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, adjacent to Chicago. It is the 26th-most populous municipality in Illinois, with a population of 51,631 as of the 2023 census. Oak Park was first settled in 1835 and later incorporated in 1902, when it separated from Cicero.

Explore the stunning Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park, where insightful guided tours unveil the architect’s early genius and neighborhood treasures.

This snug, cash-only gem serves up some of the best soft-serve frozen custard and yogurt around, plus a range of delicious shakes and malts for a sweet escape.

Charming dining spot offering old-school Italian eats such as pasta with meatballs & veal piccata.