La Grange, Illinois sights, sounds, and flavors

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Some favorite haunts, and some places to check out, where I used to live- the 60525 zip code!

 1. Red Mango

81 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 639-4329
5.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Fro Yo worth the wait. Welcome to the 60525 and the 708.

So walking around downtown La Grange on a Friday night we see A LOT of people eating from cups that said Red Mango. I heard about this place from another source and became more excited than…More »

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 2. Dinico's Pizza

42 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-9800
5.0 star rating
  7/5/2010

Came here and brought vanilla gelato. This was some of the best gelato Ive had anywhere. Ice cold and intense vanilla taste. So good to see a gelato place in my hometown!

The place is small, but clean and sort of warm and fuzzy. Loved the open doors…More »

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 3. National City

S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-5700
4.0 star rating
  12/7/2008 First to Review

It's not just banking.... It's getting the cash you need to put in the tip jar just in case the Barista at a certain coffee place treats you the right way and appreciates your business.

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 4. Casa Margarita

32 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-2272

Category: Mexican

2.0 star rating
  1/21/2008

The inside decor is festive and warm but not too overwhelming, and the menu is extensive.

While the menu is extensive, the food is average. The only thing Ive ate here was the Chicken Fajitas. The Chicken Fajitas arrived sizzling hot, which was what I…More »

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 5. Panera Bread

439 N La Grange Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 482-8070

Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  1/14/2008

Coffee and bagels are great! Sourdough bread bowls and baguettes are awesome! The staff is friendly and eager to please.

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 6. Al's Char-House

32 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-6255

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  1/13/2008

Large portions at a great price- the more pricey steakhouses in Chicago better start worrying! I recommend the fillet Mignon and rice pilaf. The service was friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. Walk by this place during business hours and the smell of…More »

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 7. Starbucks Coffee

38 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-5370

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/21/2011

Iced latte ice cold and full of bold espresso flavor made by professional yet casual baristas. The place hasn't changed that much, except for the magnetic bulletin board. Clean and well maintained inside and outside and full of coffee paraphernalia…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/5/2010

    Was in the area late May 2010. Came here on a Friday night and had a fantastic experience. Brought… Read more »

 8. La Grange Premium Tobacco Inc

48 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-5101

Category: Tobacco Shops

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2008 First to Review

I want to preface this by saying I don't smoke nor chew tobacco.

Two things I like about this place. One, it smells great.

The other great thing is that, during the Holiday season and for as long as I can remember, their window display contains plush…More »

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 9. Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

24 W Calendar Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-0700

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/21/2011

Came here last Friday evening to meet up with family for dinner. I have to admit, I like the new location on Calendar Ave a lot better than their old place on La Grange Road. There's a lot more space inside, thus eliminating the cramped feeling and…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    12/7/2008

    We came here for dinner on Friday night. Thankfully we didn't have to wait for a table for a party… Read more »

 10. Caribou Coffee Co Inc

34 N La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-3157

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2008

Caribou Coffee is the solution to the should-be-better-service-but-n ot-because-the-Baristas-have-s omething-shanked-up-their-post eriors issue found at the other place on the other side of the Burlington Northern Tracks.

This place is clean, smells…More »

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 11. Trader Joe's

25 N La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-0838

Category: Grocery

5.0 star rating
  12/7/2008

This place has A LOT of good food items, bordering on almost great! Want to know what I love about this place? The vanilla Gelato sold in plastic containers!

Now I don't have to travel to Italy for the vanilla Gelato I love so much! Well, I never…More »

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 12. La Grange, Illinois Christmas Walk

53 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-2300
5.0 star rating
  12/7/2008 First to Review

Lots of people, ice sculptures, Santas, tree lighting, ice sculptures, Christmas lights, S'mores, ice sculptures, hay and sleigh rides, trolley rides, ice sculptures, most local downtown businesses open late, petting zoo, pony rides, ice sculpture…More »

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 13. Clipper Ship Gallery the

10 W Harris Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2778

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  12/7/2008 First to Review

If you like GOOD paintings of ocean related stuff and don't like HUGE art galleries that cost more than what the taxpayers are paying for the current Government bailouts, then this place is for you!

Even if you're not that much into art, like me, you…More »

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 14. Magic Wok Restaurant

23 W Harris Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2341

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2008

Clean, decorative but not so overwhelming interior with plenty of tables and chairs and lots of good smells!

Service is friendly, prompt, professional, and sometimes with surprises. Depending on the day and time and overall mood, the owners MAY give…More »

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January 2008

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