David’s guidebook to locally owned buisnesses and places to see around town
Food scene
Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay RdLegendary great breakfast
Chuck Wagon Restaurant
1120 Central AveGreat fast food for lunch
Hotcakes
1183 Wilmette AveBreakfast and lunch
Pit & Tap
1168 Wilmette AvenueGreat bbq for lunch and dinner
Valley Lodge Tavern
1141 Central AveGreat food, drink, and social scene
Napolita
1126 Central AvenueVery good and fair priced Italian food with excellent pizza
Lefty's Pizza Kitchen
1156 Central AvenueVery good thin crust pizza, mostly take out and delivery with a few tables
Pescadero
1167 Wilmette AveGreat fish and seafood
Sophia Steak
1146 Wilmette AveExcellent upscale steakhouse and social scene
Legendary deep dish or thin crust pizza, the Wilmette location is for take out or delivery...
32 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Carry Out
502 Northwest HwyLegendary deep dish or thin crust pizza, the Wilmette location is for take out or delivery...
Central Station Coffee & Tea
1150 Central AvenueBright and cheery coffe and tea shop
Marco Roma's Pizzeria
14 Green Bay RdVery good pizza and pasta, dine in or take out, delivery available
Carlos & Carlos Restaurant
Great homemade Italian food.
Stormy's Tavern and Grille
Great local bar restaurant with excellent bar food.
Meier's Tavern
Local lodge style bar/restaurant good burgers and Dab on tap...
The Happ Inn Bar & Grill
305 N Happ RdAlways a solid meal and a nice bar to hang out at.
Sightseeing
Stunning beach on Lake Michigan, sun tanning, boating, picnicing etc...
13 locals recommend
Gillson Park
Stunning beach on Lake Michigan, sun tanning, boating, picnicing etc...
Spectacular sight to visit on Sheridan Road just blocks south of Gilson Park beach
120 locals recommend
Baha'i House of Worship
100 Linden AveSpectacular sight to visit on Sheridan Road just blocks south of Gilson Park beach
Kohl Children's Museum
2100 Patriot BlvdFamily friendly for kids and parents
Historic Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner RdA blast from the past, now this farm caters to visitors
Ryan Field
1501 Central StNorthwestern University stadium
Bike the Preserves
Great bike paths through the forest preserve
Neighborhoods
Many young families with kids make Wilmette their home when they choose to move on from city life. It offers a hometown friendly feel with a vibrant downtown and a wonderful school system including New Trier township High School. It is also a quick train, el, or car ride to downtown Chicago, Northwestern University Is also minutes away.
Wilmette
Many young families with kids make Wilmette their home when they choose to move on from city life. It offers a hometown friendly feel with a vibrant downtown and a wonderful school system including New Trier township High School. It is also a quick train, el, or car ride to downtown Chicago, Northwestern University Is also minutes away.