I honestly really like going to Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, it doesn't feel like your typical…read moremall at all. It's actually a nice place to just walk around, especially when the weather's good. The whole area is clean, well-kept. There's a really good mix of stores too. You've got higher-end spots like Louis Vuitton and Gucci, but also everyday places like Apple and Zara, so it doesn't feel too exclusive or overwhelming. I've had good experiences at The Cheesecake Factory, and there are plenty of other options depending on what you're in the mood for. It's easy to spend a few hours here just shopping, grabbing a meal, and hanging out. I'd definitely recommend it if you want something a little more enjoyable than the average mall.

Located in the Western Suburbs ,this outdoor shopping and entertainment center is the second…read morelargest in the Chicagoland area. Offering upscale shopping and dining experiences,this center is always busy which can make parking a challenge.

While staying at the nearby Westin, which is walking distance, I popped into Yorktown Center for…read morenothing more than wandering around a mall and maybe grabbing a quick bite from a mall food court. I was able to achieve both here! Yorktown Center and mall are the anchor of this area and have all the classic vibes of an interior mall while being surrounded by open-air shopping and eateries. Additionally, this complex also has a movie theater an a gym. So, multi-faceted and mixed used for sure. The mall has a lot of the standard mall store you expect, but they also have a good variety of smaller branded stores and even some local shops. Like any other mall right now, there were serval empty store fronts. While the shops were cool to wander through and by, I came for the food court, which is huge! Featured a solid selection of chain and local spots. The mall was clean and well kept. Worn in some places, but for the most part in good shape. Overall, solid spot to spend some time at, with or without purpose.

Another location I was torn between giving 4 or 5 stars…read more "Malls" in 2025 are hard to review as we're in such a weird space between in-person and online shopping but for what a traditional mall to me should be, I had to give 4 stars. Firstly, I appreciated that this mall is located walking distance from a big store-front shopping center, including a hotel and stores like Target and a bus stop. A circus was on tour in the parking lot the same weekend I arrived here, which I would assume would've brought more business to the mall. It seems to be a good spot for pop-up events like that. And secondly, service dogs are welcomed for those that need them. Overall I had a great experience with the stores that this mall does have, including the biggest highlight being at Victoria Secret's where the staff greeted me, gave me a post-weight loss bra fitting and great service when checking out with my new items! Vacancies are plenty-full in this mall unfortunately and specifically I want to mention Barbra's Bookstore - a small owned bookstore in the mall that I 1000000% wanted to support, mostly because they fullllllly advertised their banned book section and had tote bags for sale around the store branded with those same banned books *see pictures* , BUT - no one acknowledged me in the store & I don't appreciate that. Decent mall, decent stores, great food court (Burning Mouth being the best place) - with lounging, sitting area. There's also a family bathroom in this mall, located by the food court that is HUGE - and I'm sure helpful to mothers nursing. A family, small-oriented mall indeed!

The five star swap in this place is the go to place. It had everything from clothes, furniture,…read morefood, arcade games, etc. I highly recommend the restaurant in the entrance closest to the gym. The best tacos I've ever had, bar none.

You sure said it well Johnny A. It once was a nice mall with the stores you mentioned K-Mart moved…read moreto 83 and St Charles. Penny's was always busy with shoppers..How things have changed over the years. Just like alot of malls are empty or closing. Winston Plazza in Melrose Park was the same as North Park Mall at one time.

Nice facilities, good selection of shops, steadily improving over the years and surviving where…read moreother malls have failed.

I work in the offices here, but I've come to really see the value of this center. Imagine my…read moresurprise to see they have a bar in the building! Bistro after the dark is open 2-8 (but I've heard they stay open later based on demand), and has a basic selection of beer, liquor, and wine. There is a Starbucks, a full service cafeteria with tons of fresh items, unique items, albeit all pricey items. You usually can't get away from there without spending at least $8. There is a nice little convenience shop with pop, snacks, gifts and lotto tickets. There is also a dry cleaner, a gym, several UPS self-service sites... the list goes on and on.

Great selection! Lines can be long, but move quickly…read more One thing about this location is the parking lot tends to be packed. Watch out for people speeding through the lot and aggressive drivers.

Love this store. We need to keep the good ones going. I like the value for the price. Very helpful…read moreemployees.

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.

Bought a 4 carat REAL diamond,as indicated on the receipt BUT IT IS FAKE Price was decent (5…read morefigures) Fast forward a few years and I got it cleaned at a local jewelry store while I waited for a watch repair Owner of the store asks me if I knew it was not a real diamond Of course I thought it was real! My receipt said so! I took it to another store and they concurred Now they're trying to tell me it's real when I went to the store we got it at They were super defensive I've sent my intentions, to their corporate office in CA, to file a formal complaint with the IL Attorney General, BBB and FTC unless they reach a fair resolution within 10 days as well as left a copy with the store I'll update when they resolve this I hope they do the right thing PS The assistant manager wouldn't even give me his last name nor email Seriously?? Gave it 5 stars so maybe they'll read it and reply since those seem to be the ones they respond to

I bought a bunch of jewelry there about a month ago and the service was excellent. They were…read morecourteous. The prices were fair. I would recommend this to anyone.

This review is based solely on the nostalgic Lanzi's "Cashew Nut & Rice Crunch" that I ordered from…read moreThe Uptown Shop! Back in the 70's & 80's, my parents always used to buy these & we loved them! Then suddenly, they just disappeared from store shelves. Well, many years later, Lanzi's is BACK!!!! You can order them from the Uptown Shop. I just got a box in the mail. Flavor-wise it's REALLY CLOSE to the original (they had to reverse-engineer it because the recipe was lost after Elmo Lanzi passed on & production of the candy stopped). But man, it is pretty darn close & still tastes DELICIOUS!!!!

Cute shop with some really beautiful holiday items, especially the hand-blown glass ornaments…read more Picked up a few treasures on deep discount today as they are moving shop and were clearing out inventory. They are relocating a few doors south, in the space previously occupied by the toy store.