Guidebook for Bourbonnais
Food Scene
Rigo's Place
164 N Schuyler AveAbsolutely delicious food and unique building.
Blues Cafe
1190 W Station StA classic and popular spot among the locals.
Village Grill
135 S Schuyler AveOne of my favorite hidden gems.
This whole in the wall is my favorite Mexican place in town. Plan to get your food to-go and be prepared to wait a while, but promise me, it's worth the wait. (I recommend calling your order in ahead of time.)
Isidro's Tamales & Taqueria
430 W Station StThis whole in the wall is my favorite Mexican place in town. Plan to get your food to-go and be prepared to wait a while, but promise me, it's worth the wait. (I recommend calling your order in ahead of time.)
Koi Asian Bistro
906 N Convent StFantastic sushi and unique atmosphere.
This pizza joint is new and gives Chicago-style pizza (coming from someone who loves that kind) a run for its money. It is not deep dish, but all artisan, homemade. Great food. (Fantastic owners!)
Papi's Pizza Cafe
150 E Station StThis pizza joint is new and gives Chicago-style pizza (coming from someone who loves that kind) a run for its money. It is not deep dish, but all artisan, homemade. Great food. (Fantastic owners!)
Burgers & Beer
756 W Jeffery StBest (and most unique) burgers around!
Delicious breakfast or lunch option. (Be sure to notice that the booths look like slices of bread.)
Yolks & Berries
505 N Kinzie AveDelicious breakfast or lunch option. (Be sure to notice that the booths look like slices of bread.)
Homemade ice cream! This place is my go-to ice cream shop. Ask the counter worker to give you a try of the strawberry cheesecake.
La Delicia
West Henry StreetHomemade ice cream! This place is my go-to ice cream shop. Ask the counter worker to give you a try of the strawberry cheesecake.
One of my favorite Chicago-style pizza joints in town. To-go or delivery only, thought!
Nancy's Pizza
515 N Convent StOne of my favorite Chicago-style pizza joints in town. To-go or delivery only, thought!
Sightseeing
This Frank Lloyd Wright house is gorgeous and one of my favorite locations in town. Take a tour, if they're going, because the history is fascinating. (Be sure to notice that the house next to it is also a FLW house!)
B Harley Bradley House
701 S Harrison AveThis Frank Lloyd Wright house is gorgeous and one of my favorite locations in town. Take a tour, if they're going, because the history is fascinating. (Be sure to notice that the house next to it is also a FLW house!)
Parks & Nature
Take a walk on the trails and enjoy some nature. Be sure to go down by the river and check out the Indian caves.
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Parque Perry Farm
459 Kennedy DrTake a walk on the trails and enjoy some nature. Be sure to go down by the river and check out the Indian caves.
Stretch your legs and take a walk by the river. (Don't make the mistake of thinking the trail is a loop. It's not.)
If you want to avoid people, start at Davis Creek walk towards the state park.
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Kankakee River State Park
1 State Park RdStretch your legs and take a walk by the river. (Don't make the mistake of thinking the trail is a loop. It's not.)
If you want to avoid people, start at Davis Creek walk towards the state park.
Arts & Culture
This kids museum is quite popular. I've never been, but I've heard great things about it.
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Exploration Station
1095 Perry StThis kids museum is quite popular. I've never been, but I've heard great things about it.
Feed Arts and Cultural Center
259 S Schuyler AveShopping
If you're around on a Saturday morning between April and October, go to the farmers' market. Be sure to check it
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Kankakee Farmers' Market
250 S Schuyler AveIf you're around on a Saturday morning between April and October, go to the farmers' market. Be sure to check it
The Look
388 E Court StGreat styles and buys!
Moon Cookie Gallery
187 S Schuyler AveThis boutique has lots to explore and features local artisans!