🎨 Garage Galleries: Eat, Shop & Have Fun in Forest Park

On Saturday, August 23rd from 11AM–6PM, Forest Park comes alive with creativity!
Over 100 painters, potters, jewelry makers, photographers, and other artists will showcase their work in more than 40 garages across our neighborhoods.

👉 [Click here for all Garage Galleries details]

✨ While you’re exploring the garages, don’t forget to stop by your favorite Forest Park businesses for the best eats, drinks, shopping, and entertainment to round out your day. Check out our curated lists to make the most of your visit!

🍽️ Dine & Drink

American

• Bizzy Bees | 26 Lathrop Ave | (708) 595-1974

• The Beacon | 101 Circle Ave | (708) 366-7066

• Charlie’s Restaurant | 7427 Roosevelt Rd | (708) 771-1969

• Chubby’s Hot Chicken | 7441 Madison St

• Elba’s Golden Steer Steakhouse | 7635 Roosevelt Rd | (708) 771-7798

• FatDuck Tavern & Grill | 7218 Madison St | (708) 488-1493

• Goldyburgers | 7316 Circle Ave | (708) 366-0750

• Harvest 365 Fresh Grill | 7610 Roosevelt Rd Suite 120 | (708) 488-0415

• Junction Diner | 7401 Madison St | (708) 771-5276

• Louie’s Grill | 7422 Madison St | (708) 488-8889

• Madison Park Kitchen | 7525 Madison St | (708) 689-8607

• Old School Tavern | 201 Des Plaines Ave | (708) 771-3663

• O’Sullivan’s Public House | 7244 Madison St | (708) 366-6667

• Parky’s Hot Dogs | 329 S Harlem Ave | (708) 366-3090

• Rhythm & Blues Cafe | 7522 Madison St | (708) 979-4031

• Scratch Public House | 7505 Madison St | (708) 689-8427

• Shanahan’s | 7353 Madison St | (708) 366-0775

• Starship Restaurant & Catering | 7618 Madison St | (708) 771-3016

Chinese / Mediterranean / Thai

• China Dragon 2 | 7600 Madison St | (708) 689-0463

• Habrae Thai Cafe | 7230 Madison St | (708) 689-8852

• Petra Falafel | 7314 Madison St | (708) 657-4002

• Yum Thai | 7330 Madison St | (708) 366-8892

• White Crane | 819 S Harlem Ave | (708) 689-0969

Italian

• Caffe DeLuca | 7427 Madison St | (708) 366-9200

• Di’Vino Restaurant & Bar | 1527 S Harlem Ave | (708) 689-0113

• Fiore Pizzeria & Bakery | 7407 Madison St | (708) 771-3063

• Jimmy’s Place | 7411 Madison St | (708) 771-7476

• Piacere Mio | 7636 Madison St | (708) 366-4010

Mexican

• Casa Humilde Cerveceria | 7700 Madison St

• Cactus Grill | 315 S Harlem Ave A | (708) 689-8595

• Chirrion | 7510 Madison St | (708) 689-8123

• Macho’s Mexican Grill | 7300 Roosevelt Rd | (708) 689-0963

• Mexican Republic | 7404 Madison St | (708) 689-0850

• NRebozo | 7403 Madison St | (708) 445-0370

• Tacabron | 7330 Harrison St | (708) 435-4343

Coffee & Sweets

• Espresso Cafe Forest Park | 7501 Roosevelt Rd | (708) 689-0659

• Forest Park Bakery | 7332 Madison St | (708) 366-3669

• Kribi Coffee | 7324 Madison St | (708) 689-8896

• Twisted Cookie | 7401 Madison St | (708) 689-8029

• The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor | 7347 Madison St | (708) 366-7970

• Silverland Bakery | 439 Des Plaines Ave | (708) 488-0800

🎶 Have Fun: Entertainment, Games & Classes

Comedy, Music, Trivia & Karaoke

• BABS Comedy Club | 7316 Madison St | (773) 916-5565

• Roberts Westside / Bobby’s Eastside | 7321 Madison St | (708) 689-0486

Sports, Games & Bars

• Blueberry Hill | 427 Des Plaines Ave | (708) 366-0899

• Circle Bowling Lanes | 7244 Circle Ave | (708) 366-2810

• Duffy’s Tavern | 7513 Madison St | (708) 366-3887

• Escape Factor – Escape Room: A Puzzling Adventure | 7228 Madison St | (708) 943-7227

• FatDuck Tavern & Grill | 7218 Madison St | (708) 488-1493

• O’Sullivan’s Public House | 7244 Madison St | (708) 366-6667

Kids & Family

• Junction Diner | 7401 Madison St | (708) 771-5276

🛍️ Shop the Galleries & Beyond

Antiques / Vintage / Art / Music

• Danche Guitars | 7232 Madison St

• Forest Park Emporium | 7345 Madison St

• Kagan & Gaines | 7655 Roosevelt Rd

• Studio 8 | 7501 Madison St

• Studio of Art | 7510 Madison St

Gifts / Fashion / Accessories / Floral

• Accents by Fred | 7519 Madison St

• Jeanine Guncheon Etcetera | 7439 Madison St

• Moss Modern Flowers | 7405 Madison St

• Olivia’s Boutique | 7451 Madison St

• Perfect Fit Fashion | 7516 Madison St

• Royal Christian Bookstore | 7610 Roosevelt Rd

• Team Blonde Boutique, Spa & Salon | 7442 Madison St

• Todd & Holland Tea Merchants | 7311 Madison St

Sports / Military Surplus

• Military & Police Supply | 7351 Madison St

• Play It Again Sports | 7443 Madison St

Home Improvement / Appliances

• Empowering Gardens | 7730 Madison St

• Grand Appliance Forest Park | 7440 Madison St

• J.C. Licht | 7400 Madison St

• Schauer’s Hardware | 7449 Madison St

✨ Make It a Day!

Start with Garage Galleries, then stroll Madison Street for coffee, lunch, shopping, and live music — or cap the evening with dessert and a nightcap.

👉 If you’ve discovered a new place to shop in Forest Park or already have a few favorites, remember to follow them on social media and give them a shoutout by tagging them on yours.