I've been patronizing the businesses at this shopping center for more than a decade. Shops have…read morecome and gone throughout the years and I am amazed that new businesses continue to open up shop here. I see that the Bear Paddle Swim School is under construction, Rock Star Nails recently opened and one of my faves, Barnes & Noble, continues to do well here. For the last year, I visit Village Crossing several times a week. You would be amazed at the amount of cars here before the crack of dawn! I mean, you may be sleeping, but I and other workout fanatics, stockroom workers, cleaners, vampires, are all here before the sun rises.

I've shopped here for nearly 25 years, and it's always had a healthy mix of shops. There are a few…read moremajor retailers: Dick's Sporting Goods, FiveBelow, Barnes & Noble, Michael's, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Jewel, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, and an AMC Movie Theaters that's in a weird place around the back. There are also some small boutiques that I love--the Half Price Books is a terrific store where I always get good deals on hard to find books and rare CDs. The food options are good and well-placed, for what is essentially a series of wonkily-positioned strip malls. You won't go hungry at this shopping center. There are a bunch of fast food places clustered in the north-east section of the shopping center (Panda Express, Corner Bakery, and a Penn Station East Coast Subs), a few on the north-west side (Subway, Jersey Mike's), and sit down, stand-alone restaurants that ring the parking lot (Chili's and Outback Steakhouse). Near the AMC Movie Theater, there's a Buffalo Wild Wings, Village Roadhouse, and a Red Robin. I still have nostalgia for the huge CompUSA that used to be here. It's where I bought my first "real" computer--the Bondi Blue iMac in 1998. I also miss the Pier 1 that closed back in early 2000 (the sign is still currently up). If you're taking public transit from the city, catch the Pace 290 from the Howard Station of the Red Line, and it'll drop you across the street from the mall. If you're driving, good luck--this mall has a reputation for the roads and parking lots in front being oddly placed. I think there's also a parking garage for the AMC Movie Theater, too.

Whether you're running errands, grabbing a meal, or enjoying some casual shopping, it's easy to…read morefind what you need in one place. The layout is clean and well-maintained, with plenty of parking and a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. From big-name retailers to smaller specialty shops, the variety makes it a practical and enjoyable destination for locals and visitors alike. It's the kind of place where you can take care of everything on your list without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

I Love the Brickyard Mall. It has everything I need and then some. It is within walking distance…read morefrom my home. It cannot get any better than that!

Great experience with those guys. Very professional and responsive manager (Rebecca). They solve…read moreany concerns on issues on spot and have great communication. One negative is that during the heavy rain there is a lot of water on parking.

This place was very huge and spacious. There is a huge parking lot where you can easily park your…read morecar or motor. When you enter inside you can see a lot of customers and stores inside. They have different stores that sell products, clothes, foods, furniture, equipment and materials. I think you can find everything you need in this place. There are a lot of customers here on weekdays or holidays since there is no work or school. If it's a weekday, sometimes there are long lines at the counter and you will get bored. They have a cheaper and expensive price. The quality of their products was good. Come and try this shopping center.

Decent amount of restaurants and shops. Some parking right in front, or there is a parking deck…read more They sometimes have free events on the green which is nice. Check their website for offerings.

Burr Ridge has a large shopping center. It has tons of stores, most of which are fancy. Many…read morerestaurants too, also most of which are fancy, so be ready to drop serious cash here. Also it's an outdoor mall so you have to deal with the elements. There's little available parking but usually there's some that's far away from any stores. A lot of fancy ass places are here. It makes sense because it's in Burr Ridge, and those rich people need to go shopping. The mall has most of the popular trendy stores, and some others to help make it more unique. Among these are Barbara's Books. However there's a lot of clothing stores for women. About all there is almost. There's places like Bath & Body Works and Topaz. It has a pretty nice outdoor area. There's a greenway with a fireplace and seating around it. Getting here by car is about the only way, and it makes for headaches. It sucks parking. There's never any open spaces in front of the stores, so you have to go far away to find these.

It's Christhmas month again. I don't have any decorations at home so I came here to buy some…read moreChristmas decorations including Christmas lights, Christmas trees, reindeers, and more. I also buy gifts to put Christmas gifts beside the Christmas tree. At first I didn't know where I should buy these decorations. It's only recommended by my friend. I was thankful that my friend has a good taste, because I absolutely love the product of this shop. They have a lot of Christmas decor. You can choose among those. The Christmas décor has a good quality. There are a lot of cute designs and they are very unique. It will be perfect to design for my house and I bought it. Their service was good, the ambiance was nice; you will really feel the Christmas vibe because of the background music inside. I will definitely come back again and I will also recommend it to my family.

My destination was the new HOBO, which did not disappoint and was a newer version of the fine HOBO…read moreat 87th and Cicero. What a great location and complementary addition to a solid plaza. My wife and I were interested in the floor offerings for our basement and we could not be happier with the results and with some left over flooring, the return process was seamless. I'll be back. Bill Figel

I lived near the Bricktown Square since I moved into the area. It has changed over the years, a lot…read moreof the original stores left, my house music record shop was there, where the gym is now was a movie theater. The location and stores always gave great service, aways friendly. Toys R us and Kids R is missed, still a great location, a lot of changes have been made, new stores have been added and it continues to build. The bricktown square is one stop shop for all needs,clothing, shoes, decor and dinning most a affordable price and value.

This review is for Santa Arriving By Helicopter in Winston Plaza. A free complimentary Holiday…read moreevent sponsored by Melrose Park inside of Winston Plaza. I missed last years event but was able to attend this year. I arrived a little early so I could get a nice standing spot up front. There were so many people from children to adults waiting on Mr. Claus himself to arrive my Helicopter. There were activities for the kids to enjoy. There was a free hot chocolate stand set up. Face painting, and free activities for kids. If you spent $25 or more purchase from any merchant store at Winston Plaza. You were able to get a free photo with Santa. The kickoff started at noon and Mr. & Mrs. Claus landed safely and in fashion. This was a epic experience for the family.

This plaza has made some improvements over the years but it still looks outdated; All the stores in…read morethis strip mall are accessible through outside doors. One has to drive through a busy street/intersection to get to the other stores within this plaza. This is my con. Winston plaza is located in Melrose Park and has its own street name (1254 Winston Plaza, 60160). http://winston-plaza.com/home Yesterday, there was an outdoor play area and there was a Christmas tree still up. My daughter passed on the play area because there's still snow on it. I felt she was too grown to play on it anyway. Even if she wanted to, it would've entertained her for a few minutes. The play area, in my opinion, is for under 3 years old. Another con. Free concerts and family events are thrown here. According to opentable.com , there's 39 restaurants to dine in around the area. 2 stars because I had to drive around the area to get to certain stores and face weather conditions instead of being indoors for my daughter to roam around and less risk of being sick.

What a special place! Wow. Step inside to a Time Travel, Back to the Past, before the World…read morebecame so fake and the Real Treasures existed all around us. This place is Very Unique and filled with so many wonderful items. The Sports Section is so Original and Authentic. Very unique NBA Custom lamps, Baseball collection cards. Many special Chicago Items. Step into Grandma's Kitchen, all those wonder 1950's items are here. Many unique prints and treasures from Closets, Dining Rooms.... You must go inside and take a look. You most definitely are bound to find at least 1 nice treasure piece. I couldn't resist the Undisclosed book. I will return again and definitely recommend it. They accept Cash, Apple Pay, Card. There is meter parking outside. $1 per hour. Lovely area to visit. Enjoy!

I do love a good garage sale, and my kid loves shopping in vintage stores, so today we found…read moreourselves at Forest Park Emporium after our planned ice cream outing at the Brown Cow ice cream parlor, next door, ended too quickly. Sadly, the Brown Cow is closed for construction, so we missed out. We had already found parking, so instead of buying ice cream, we went treasure hunting next door. We had a lot of fun moving from one vendor area to the next as we worked our way around the store. It is very, very full of merchandise, but didn't feel super cramped. It would be harder to navigate if you are a larger size or if you need a walker or wheel chair. The aisles and vendor set-ups are narrow, so it does take some patience and balance to maneuver in and around. But everything is clean and well organized, so big plus there. And there is a massive amount of unique things. Smelled fine, too, not stuffy or smoky. The owner was walking around with a spray bottle, tidying up. Owners and customers all wore masks. 6-foot distancing marks are on the floor and additional signs are all around the shop, reminding shoppers about COVID precautions, which was appreciated. I think this would be a fun place to go on a masked, socially-distanced date! Ice cream + treasure hunting.