• EAT

    With diverse and various restaurants to choose from, the Western Suburbs has become a DESTINATION for foodies. From bars, family restaurants, dining alfresco and under the downtown tents in the warmer months, there is no better place to dine.

  • DRINK

    In addition to getting your perfect drink at a local bar, there has been an influx of wine bars, breweries and cocktail lounges in the Western Suburbs all for the perfect pre or post meal drink.

  • SHOP

    Shopping has become one of the largest past times of the downtown areas. Not only are there several clothing boutiques, but you can also find special food and soap stores, cheese and wine, flower and various antique stores. There is something for everyone’s taste and interest.

Wheaton

Glen Ellyn

WesTern Suburbs faves

 
 

  • Outdoor French Market - Saturdays in Wheaton from April - November

  • Prairie Path that runs along the train tracks for biking, walking/running, walking pets

  • Golf Courses - Cantigny in Wheaton -Wheaton Park District’s Arrowhead Golf Course - Village Links in Glen Ellyn - Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn

  • Morton Arboretum -1700 acres of beautiful grounds trees and plants that has walking trails and is famous for its annual Illumination every holiday season

  • Breweries - Noon Whistle - Lombard/Naperville Two Brothers - Warrenville Two Hound Red - Glen Ellyn Dry City - Wheaton Altar - Downers Grove

  • Transportation- TRAIN STATIONS: conveniently located in the downtown center of both Wheaton and Glen Ellyn as well as College Avenue right in between downtown Wheaton and Glen Ellyn. HIGHWAYS: 355, 88 and 294 are within minutes of each downtown

My Faves

 

date night~ Wheaton

Gia Mia

Chic Italian food that included small plates, wood fired pizza and extensive wine and craft beer list as well as many cocktails and always a signature cocktail of the day.

FAVES: zucchini fries, prosciutto carpaccio, wild mushroom sacchetti

Family Dinner ~ Wheaton

302 Wheaton

This is the best setting for a family to grab lunch or dinner while watching a game or live music. There is a large bar with rotating taps of craft beer, fresh burgers made locally at Wheaton Meat Co and a large outdoor turf area called “the yard” that is perfect to sit and eat, watch live music or to sit by a fire.

FAVES: Wheaton Bowl and the Pretzel

Coffee house - Wheaton

Five and Hoek

This small family owner coffee house has the famous beer salted latte that is a must try. It is located is a quaint alley where there is outdoor seating to enjoy your coffee. There are beans to purchase that can be ground for you.

FAVES: Beer Salted Latte and 50/50 Bean Blend

Lunch Spot/bakery ~ Glen Ellyn

Blackberry Market

The atmosphere makes you come through in the door and the food makes you want to never leave. Breakfast, coffee, lunch to dinner to go… everything you eat or drink is delicious.

FAVES: vanilla lavender latte, “famous” cinnamon rolls, sprinkle cookie, kale caesar with grilled chicken salad

Wine Bar/ CocKtails - Glen Ellyn

Marche and Common Good CoCktail

Sometimes it’s just fun to have a drink and sit and savor it. Marche has the most delicious wine and the most delicious charcuterie and cheese and even made to order sandwiches.

FAVE: Marche Rose

Common Good makes their drinks a work of art. There is such purpose and everything drink. The menu is rotating, that I feel I try something new each visit.

Men’s/Boy’s Barber Shop - Glen Ellyn

Oak and Steel

A full service barber where you can have your shoes shines and a drink from their bar all while you wait for your haircut or that of your son. Every barber is so talented, friendly and extremely knowledgeable.