Top Places To Eat In Downtown Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn’s downtown center has a variety of shops and spots for all. Boutiques, shops, and specialty stores, Glen Ellyn has it all! However, probably the most prominent type of business downtown is restaurants. From Thai to Italian and from quick bites to sit-downs, Glen Ellyn has a diverse scheme of cuisines. A selected few of Glenbard’s student and faculty were asked, “What is your favorite place to eat downtown Glen Ellyn?”
First, Mrs. Monahan, Family and Consumer Science teacher, was asked about her favorite place to eat downtown. Also, she is now the 2021 Class Adviser! Go head over to her office or email her if you have any questions, freshmen.
QUESTION: So, Mrs. Monahan, what’s your favorite place to eat downtown, Glen Ellyn?
MRS. MONAHAN: Let me think, Fire and Wine, there are so many choices, but I’d have to say Fire and Wine.
QUESTION: What would you recommend to readers?
MRS. MONAHAN: I would recommend the Verata. It’s so good. It’s like an appetizer thing, so delicious. I also recommend the black pepper shrimp.
QUESTION: What would you give this restaurant on a scale from 1-10?
MRS. MONAHAN: 9.5 – It’s delicious.
Next, two freshmen, new to West this year, were asked. First, freshman Oscar Espejel:
QUESTION: So, what’s your favorite place to eat downtown Glen Ellyn?
OSCAR: Probably, Dunkin’ Donuts because it’s where I usually go with my friends and I like to be there.
QUESTION: What would you recommend to readers?
OSCAR: The double chocolate donut.
QUESTION: What would you give this place out of 1-10?
OSCAR: 7.5.
And finally, freshman, Katie Kooy was asked about her favorite Glen Ellyn cuisine:
QUESTION: So, Katie, what’s your favorite place to eat downtown Glen Ellyn?
KATIE: Downtown Glen Ellyn, I like to eat at Euro Crepes because I love crepes and they have a ton of variety there.
QUESTION: What would you recommend to readers (what’s your favorite crepe(s))?
KATIE: I recommend the Suzette Crepe: it’s Nutella and Chocolate: DELICIOUS! And also, a savory crepe, I recommend a tomato and avocado crepe. It’s really good.
QUESTION: What would you give this place out of a scale of 10?
KATIE: Probably an 8.
As you can see, there are so many options and places to eat downtown! These individuals only listed three of the best here in G.E. and there are still so many more! Enjoy Glen Ellyn by eating at one of our many fine restaurants!
You can stop by at one of the places above, or the many other options Glen Ellyn has to offer. Here, included, are the locations and hours of these spots:
FIRE + WINE:
LOCATION: 433 N Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
HOURS:
TUES-THURS= 4-11 PM
FRI= 4- 12 PM
SAT=3-12 PM
SUN=3-9 PM
MON= CLOSED
CUISINE TYPE: Italian!
DUNKIN’ DONUTS:
LOCATION: 530 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
HOURS:
MON-SUN= 5 AM- 8 PM
CUISINE TYPE: Coffee, donuts, bagels, and fast/quick eats.
EURO CREPES:
LOCATION: 548 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
HOURS:
MON-SAT= 9 AM- 7 PM
SUN= 9 AM- 6 PM
CUISINE TYPE: Crepes!
William is currently a senior and is thrilled to be apart of the Glen Bard Editorial Board for his fourth year as the Co-Editor-In-Chief. Besides writing...