Best of Des Plaines, IL
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Des Plaines, IL — mapped and organized by category.
About Des Plaines
Des Plaines is a suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, located just north of O'Hare International Airport. Named for the river that flows through it, the community sits along the Des Plaines River, which runs just east of its downtown area.
📣 What's going on in Des Plaines
Nothing new in Des Plaines this week — be the first to post something!
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a local attraction in Forest River.
The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
View details →The best of Des Plaines
Best Hotels in Des Plaines
28 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
-
Best Western Des Plaines
Best Western Des Plaines is located in the Oasis Mobile Mobile Park.
-
Comfort Inn Convention Center-Chicago O'Hare Airport
Comfort Inn Convention Center-Chicago O'Hare Airport is a hotel located in the Riverview neighborhood.
-
Courtyard Chicago O'Hare
Courtyard Chicago O'Hare is a hotel located in the Riverview neighborhood.
-
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago O'Hare
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago O'Hare is a hotel located in the Oasis Mobile Home Park.
-
Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O’Hare
Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O’Hare is a hotel located in the O'Hare neighborhood.
-
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport is located in the Riverview area, offering convenient access to the airport for travelers.
-
Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport is located in the Riverview neighborhood.
-
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rosemont/O'Hare
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rosemont/O'Hare is a hotel located in the Riverview neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Des Plaines
106 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
-
Boston Fish Market
Boston Fish Market is a seafood restaurant located in the Oasis Mobile Home Park. It serves fresh fish dishes.
-
Brunch Cafe
Brunch Cafe serves breakfast in Edison Park, offering a relaxed atmosphere for morning meals.
-
Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House
Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House serves American dishes in the Forest River neighborhood.
-
D’Agostino’s Pizza and Pub
D’Agostino’s Pizza and Pub serves pizza in the Edison Park neighborhood.
-
Gail's Carriage Inn
Gail's Carriage Inn is a restaurant serving American cuisine, including burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items, located in the Oasis Mobile Home Park.
-
Ghareeb Nawaz O'Hare
Ghareeb Nawaz O'Hare offers a blend of Indian and Pakistani dishes in the Riverview neighborhood.
-
Giordano's Pizzeria
Giordano's Pizzeria is a pizza restaurant located in the O'Hare neighborhood.
-
Himalayan Restaurant
Himalayan Restaurant offers a blend of Indian and Nepalese dishes in the Northfield Woods neighborhood.
-
House of Szechwan
House of Szechwan is a Chinese restaurant located in the Forest River neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Des Plaines
12 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
-
Amazing Breads & Cakes
Amazing Breads & Cakes is a pastry and coffee shop located in Forest River.
-
Avanti Caffe
Avanti Caffe is a café located in the Oasis Mobile Home Park that serves Italian cuisine.
-
Papagalino Cafe
Papagalino Cafe is a café located in the Edison Park neighborhood.
-
Scooter's Coffee
Scooter's Coffee is a café located in the Forest River neighborhood. It serves coffee drinks and offers pastries for customers to enjoy.
-
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee is a café located in the O'Hare neighborhood.
-
W Coffee & Tea
W Coffee & Tea is a café located in the Northfield Woods neighborhood, offering a coffee shop experience.
-
Brew Coffee Lab
Brew Coffee Lab is a café located in the Forest River neighborhood, serving coffee and related drinks.
-
Palgong Tea Glenview
Palgong Tea Glenview is a café located in the Northfield Woods neighborhood that specializes in bubble tea.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Des Plaines
8 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
-
Pap's Ultimate Bar and Grill
Pap's Ultimate Bar and Grill is a bar located in the Oasis Mobile Home Park.
-
Uncork, Unwind
Uncork, Unwind is a bar located in the Forest River neighborhood.
-
Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy
Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy is a bar located in the Forest River neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Des Plaines
9 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
-
Museum of Hummels
The Museum of Hummels is an attraction located in the Riverview neighborhood.
-
Niles Historical Society
The Niles Historical Society is located in Edison Park.
-
Des Plaines History Museum
Des Plaines History Museum is an attraction located in the Forest River neighborhood.
-
Park Ridge Historical Society
The Park Ridge Historical Society is a local attraction located in the Edison Park neighborhood.
-
Robert Kennicott House
The Robert Kennicott House sits within Kennicott Grove, an area of prairie and wooded lands near the intersection of Milwaukee and Lake avenues in Northfield Woods. The site is maintained by the Glenview Park District and includes a nature interpretive center, historic buildings, and trails.
-
Wildwood Nature Center
Wildwood Nature Center offers visitors a chance to explore local wildlife and trails in Edison Park.
Best Shops in Des Plaines
11 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
-
Discovery Clothing Company
Discovery Clothing Company is a shop located in the Oasis Mobile Home Park.
-
Ania's Style Boutique
Ania's Style Boutique is a shop located in the Forest River neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Des Plaines
89 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
-
Cumberland Terrace
Cumberland Terrace is a park located at 426 South Warrington Road.
Nearby cities to explore
More guides within driving distance of Des Plaines.
- Park Ridge, IL 7 places
- Mount Prospect, IL 12 places
- Niles, IL 7 places
- Elk Grove Village, IL 88 places
- Prospect Heights, IL 6 places
- Morton Grove, IL 43 places
- Schiller Park, IL 3 places
- Glenview, IL 137 places