Allie's Guidebook
Coffee shops
This is the only local coffee shop within 10 minutes. The rest are further downtown (15+ minutes). They have a few very delicious scones and muffins! I’ve seen some salads in a cooler display but haven’t tried them.
Blum Coffee
2824 Devine StThis is the only local coffee shop within 10 minutes. The rest are further downtown (15+ minutes). They have a few very delicious scones and muffins! I’ve seen some salads in a cooler display but haven’t tried them.
STARBUCKS
6070 Garners Ferry RdIf you’re going downtown, this is worth stopping by for local coffee. Just not close enough to home to grab quickly in the morning.
39 personas de la zona recomiendan
Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter StIf you’re going downtown, this is worth stopping by for local coffee. Just not close enough to home to grab quickly in the morning.
Desserts
Kaminsky's
930 Gervais StThe Baked Bear (Columbia)
631 Harden StSweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StSightseeing
If you’re in town on a Saturday, stop by the farmers market. Free parking in the garages. Lots of yummy foods and local made goods.
133 personas de la zona recomiendan
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StIf you’re in town on a Saturday, stop by the farmers market. Free parking in the garages. Lots of yummy foods and local made goods.
We’ve lived near the major zoos in Chicago, and we love the zoo here. It’s the perfect size to see everything in one trip and not feel like you’re there all day long.
268 personas de la zona recomiendan
Zoológico y jardines de Riverbanks
500 Wildlife PkwyWe’ve lived near the major zoos in Chicago, and we love the zoo here. It’s the perfect size to see everything in one trip and not feel like you’re there all day long.
Food scene
Yummy and unique drinks and dishes for a reasonable price!
27 personas de la zona recomiendan
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
4840 Forest DrYummy and unique drinks and dishes for a reasonable price!
A takeout favorite when we want something fresh and healthy. It’s just a few minutes from home!
Zoës Kitchen
1320 Main StA takeout favorite when we want something fresh and healthy. It’s just a few minutes from home!
Schiano's
4839 Forest DriveOur favorite pizza place. Quick, easy, and very close to home.
American cuisine in a different part of downtown, the Vista, which is fun to walk around.
16 personas de la zona recomiendan
Liberty Tap Room
828 Gervais StAmerican cuisine in a different part of downtown, the Vista, which is fun to walk around.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais StSome of the best, most unique tacos! This location is right downtown on Main Street— so it’s fun to walk down Main Street to the state house before/after dinner.
58 personas de la zona recomiendan
Cantina 76
2901 Devine StSome of the best, most unique tacos! This location is right downtown on Main Street— so it’s fun to walk down Main Street to the state house before/after dinner.
El Salto Restaurant
1801 Decker BlvdOur go to place for take out! Only about 5 minute drive from home.
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
2617 Devine StGrill Marks - COLA
711 Gervais StOur favorite burger place! In the downtown area called the Vista.