Roosevelt ROAD

With a booming music, dining, and shopping scene, there’s a palpable energy about Roosevelt Road. A streetscape improvement plan invested millions into making it an even more enjoyable area for residents, visitors, and touring musicians alike.

FitzGerald’s Nightclub & Sidebar is TripAdvisor’s #1 place to visit in Berwyn, and for good reason! The legendary music venue – once a Bohemian hunting lodge – has been in its current form since the 80’s and remains known for its laid-back environment and booming musical variety that continues to bring more visitors from out of town every year. With their latest addition of BABYGOLD BARBECUE adjacent to Fitzgerald’s, visitors can enjoy a handpicked menu developed by beloved Chicago chef and Berwyn resident, Chef John Manion.

In May 1919, the road formerly known as 12th Street was renamed Roosevelt Road in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt. During the 1920’s, Berwyn was the fastest-growing Chicago suburb. The Ritz movie palace solidified Roosevelt Road as a premier entertainment destination.

More than just an entertainment hub, the Roosevelt Rd corridor is adorned with mouthwatering eateries, new and familiar. Autre Monde’s tasting menu including phenomenal brunch spreads and an exciting seasonal menu of creative farm-to-table Mediterranean fare shines from this scratch kitchen. Monse’s Tapas Bar offers an authentic and unique experience of bringing the best tapas in the whole Chicagoland area! The shrimp tacos are a local favorite. The famous Turano Baking Company has provided authentically European breads to markets and restaurants. With its national headquarters on Roosevelt Road, you get to enjoy that delightful bready scent. If so tempted, you can pop into Mamma Susi’s Bakeshop for a pick at the best baked goods fresh out the oven.

Since the 1940’s, three generations of owners at Dan’s Bike Shop have helped kids and adults find the right bike and keep their bikes in good repair. Recipients of the 2020 George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence, they are known for their knowledgeable staff and helpful service.