Location: Willow Springs
Top Restaurants in Willow Springs
Top Things to do in Willow Springs
- 1. Brookfield Zoo
- 2. Toyota Park (Bridgeview Stadium)
- 3. Kohler Waters Spa at Burr Ridge
- 4. Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleums
- 5. Moraine Valley Community College - Fine and Performing Arts Center
- 6. Lake Katherine Nature Center
- 7. Tivoli Theatre Downers Grove
- 8. Little Red Schoolhouse
- 9. Swallow Cliff Stairs
- 10. Blue Nose Brewery
Willow Springs Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Willow Springs
Willow Springs is a village in Cook and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The village was founded in 1892. The population was 5,524 at the 2010 census.
Things to do in Willow Springs
1. Imperial Oak Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
We're a craft brewery, brewing all strengths and styles of beer. We also have a full bar with spirits, wine, cider, and craft sodas. Food trucks serve on weekend afternoons and evening. Our large outdoor patio has lots of seating if you a prefer to imbibe al fresco. ATM on site. Check our fb page or website for updates on the latest tapping and events.
Reviewed By Brian M
I usually get the beer called crank it. It's fresh and tastes wonderful in my opinion. The crowd is friendly. Not a dive bar environment at all. I ride my Moutain bike and some how keep ending up here.
2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
They have multiple locations, in Burr Ridge, Orland Park, South Barrington, Wheeling, Indianapolis
Reviewed By Scott B - Arlington, Virginia
A group of five us went to Cooper's Hawk Winery to celebrate a birthday last Saturday night. It was pretty average experience. First, they put us at an expanded 4 top and the back of my chair was about 2 feet from the booth behind me. I was bumped and nudged by the wait staff throughout the meal. At a place this big, they should have a better spot for a party of five with a reservation. Not a good start.
The food was okay. I enjoyed the pot sticker, meatball, and brussel sprout appetizers that the group shared, but the skirt steak that I had for a main was not memorable. However, the experience really suffered from the timing of the meal. It was the entire time. First, we had a difficult time getting our waiter to take a cocktail order. Second, we didn't have table settings until the appetizers arrived, when we flagged down another server to get them. Next, the first bottle of wine was gone in the initial pour around the table. We weren't asked if we wanted another, and when we were finally able to request it, the bottle arrived just prior to dessert. Finally, all of the desserts came out at the same except one. It arrived once everyone else had finished. A weak excuse was offered, but no mention of taking it off the bill.
In the end, the food was okay, but the experience was disorganized and disjointed. Can't say that we'll be rushing back anytime soon.
3. Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
Overall Ratings
4 based on 263 reviews
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket is a historic roadhouse on the famous Route 66 specializing in fried chicken and American comfort food. Enjoy a vast array of dining pleasures including the Famous Fried Chicken in a Basket - a half fresh Grade-A chicken cut into four pieces, hand breaded, and deep fried! We have all your favorite sides including mashed potatoes, green beans, onion rings, and Mac & Cheese, just to name a few. Our birds are special! Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket fries in trans-fat and cholesterol free soy bean shortening. The birds are cage free, non-GMO, antibiotic and hormone-free. We only use USDA Grade-A birds that are fresh and never frozen. They're marinated for 24 hours and always cooked for your order. It's this kind of quality that sets Dell Rhea's apart from the rest! Every day you'll find special mouth-watering deals like Saturday's Roast Prime Rib Dinner. Friday's Lobster special, and 50% off a second meal on Tuesday! Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket has been in countless Route 66 documentaries and travel books on Route 66 and has visitors from around the world on a regular basis! Our goal has long been to serve our customers the freshest, most outstanding food. We also promise to provide you with the best service in the world. We would like to thank you for 60 plus years of loyalty, and we would like to ask for another 60 years of that same loyalty.
Reviewed By Glenda W - Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States
Over the years I have watched the quality of the food go down. Don't bother visiting it is a waste of money.Sorry to hear you are not a fan, Glenda. We have been using the same recipes and ingredients since the beginning of Dell Rheas but I will be sure to share this with our kitchen staff so we can look for ways to improve.
4. Ashbary Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By steph c - Galway, Ireland
Hi there,
I just wanted to say all the staff of the ashbary coffee house were exceptionally nice and always helpful. They were nice enough to let me use their wifi and finish a project that was due for university at home in Ireland all day and night until I had finished it. (I ended up getting and A+) I will be forever grateful for their generosity and kind service. I will always remember Mrs. Ashbarys unbelievably delicious brownies, cookies and red velvet cupcakes. You will be remembered forever in my heart and on my waist line ha ha ha :) :) :)
5. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By hilariog967
Stopped for a quick bite and a short stop. The service was quick and friendly! Food was pretty good to.
6. Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe is a family owned and operated business for 20 years. With 2 locations- Burbank and Darien...We specialize in slow smoked BBQ, Cajun/Creole and Southern Specialty Dishes. In addition, we are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We do carry out, delivery, caterings, banquets, private parties, on-site cookouts and so much more!
Reviewed By fredakarus - Chicago, Illinois
Had Korean Chicken wing dinner, cole slaw, & green beans. My sweety had catfish dinner, fries & cole slaw. Everything was delicious. But Kettle One Drink was very expensive & now much of it.
7. Kirsten's Danish Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By greencandy14 - Burr Ridge, Illinois
One of my favorite things to do in Burr Ridge is to visit (and eat at) Kirsten's Bakery. Everything is so delicious looking!!! We love their baked goods as well as their lunches. There is no other bakery like this one in the western suburbs.
8. The Pit Rib House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
The Pit Rib House has mastered the art of barbecue using the finest cuts of meat and then slow cooking them over an open wood pit. The result is a delicious, authentic wood-smoked flavor that guests have come to love. Our world famous ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and smothered in our sweet and tangy sauce.
Reviewed By john b - Valparaiso, Indiana
In the neighborhood and it looked like a nice place. Also, I love BBQ.
Decor is fantastic. I enjoyed all the old stuff they have on the walls. Very comfortable, very clean.
Didn't have brisket my normal BBQ choice so I went with the ribs.
Told the server I was in a hurry...food came in 5 min.
Ribs are good. 1/2 falling off the bone but still need a pull. Sauce on the ribs seemed different than the jar on the table. Sorry to say but I didn't think the sauce on the table was special...rib sauce tasted much better. Cooking it?
Good cole slaw and fries.
Even though I gave it a 4 if I lived around there I'd be going a few times a month.
Really like everything.
9. Texas Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Errol D - Countryside, Illinois
Texas Roadhouse must be good. They ran a couple of other steakhouses out of the area. I found that the food is good. Closest thing to a good Blooming Onion usually offered by other places. The steaks are fresh and tender. The circus is good. They made me ride a wooden horse for my birthday.
10. Blueberry Hill Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By MakeCandy - Darien, Illinois
BHPH was a restaurant that was busy, quaint, and efficient. The food was descent; however, it was not seasoned very highly. The food liked some flavor, because of light seasoning; otherwise, all was well. Service was good, waitress was friendly, and efficient.
