25 Essential Melrose Park Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Melrose Park.
Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli
Illinois
Long-standing deli turning out fresh bread, subs, pizzas & salads plus biscotti & cannoli.
Ozzie's Deli
Illinois
Roomy convenience store selling beer, wine, spirits, basic grocery items & Italian deli fare.
Carnitas Don Alfredo Original
Illinois
Informal eatery serving burritos, tacos & other Mexican staples including breakfast.
White Castle
Melrose Park, Illinois
Fast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.
IHOP
Melrose Park, Illinois
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Goodhart Coffee Catering of Chicago
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Squabs Gyros
Melrose Park, Illinois
Greek kebabs, gyros & roasted chicken, plus some casual American options, in a relaxed setting.
Parceros bar grill
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Dining options.
El Maná Restaurante
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Jimmy John's
Melrose Park, Illinois
Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Burger King
Melrose Park, Illinois
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
El Asadero
Melrose Park, Illinois
Low-key Mexican grill in a strip mall offering chicken in no-frills, counter-serve digs.
Subway
Melrose Park, Illinois
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Super Tacos Morelos
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.
Panda Express
Melrose Park, Illinois
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
Arepa Express
Melrose Park, Illinois
Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: No-contact delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Live music.
Big Rig Tacos Y Mariscos
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Kiki’s Too
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Mug's Pizza and Ribs of Melrose Park
Melrose Park, Illinois
Old-school, no-frills pit stop for thin-crust pies, BBQ ribs & chicken, open till the wee hours.
Menuderia Tepehuanes
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Taqueria Morelia MELROSE PARK
Melrose Park, Illinois
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Coffee.
Papa Johns Pizza
Melrose Park, Illinois
Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Brown's Chicken & Slots
Melrose Park, Illinois
Specializing in buttermilk-fried chicken, this fast-food chain also serves pasta & sandwiches.
Subway
Melrose Park, Illinois
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.