What People Are Saying About Oakbrook Center
The Editor
Elisa Kronish
Citysearch
In Short – Who would have thought that an open-air mall near Chicago would attract 25 million people a year? The best season to shop is late spring when bright flowers are abloom and sparkling fountains provide a cool mist, but this top-notch shopping destination bustles year-round, boasting six major department stores, 14 restaurants and a movie theater. Anchors are Lord & Taylor, Marshall Field's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales Home and Furniture and Sears.
I think it's a great mall
by lindab2323 at Citysearch
Great location, great stores, nicely landscaped (although I do think that has gone down a little in the past few years). It is a more upscale mall, so of course some of the stores can be expensive, but there are plenty of resaonably-priced shops as well. And lots of great restaurants. So if it's too expensive, just window shop, have a nice meal, and head to Walmart to do your shopping.
- Pros: Tons of great store and restaurants
- Cons: Definitely short on parking. Here's a tip - park in the Citibank lot by Northeast side of Nordstroms and walk over!
Great shopping scene
by danscott7 at Citysearch
Contrary to the 1st reviewer's opinion, this place does "not" stink. I and 24 million other people do like shopping there. Yes, it is exspensive, but what do you expect from a mall that has top of the line retail stores like Burberry and Tifanny's? Besides, not every store is a Burberry or Tiffany's, they do have an American Eagle and a Gap and even a Sears. Also, the mall is beautifully landscaped with wonderful artchitecture, and it's enjoyable just strolling around window shopping. I recently went there before a polo match and found it to be a great place for killing time.
- Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Selection
- Cons: Somewhat exspensive
Ronny's Review
by Ron_Bon at Citysearch
This place is TOO expensive! It stinks! No one should do their shopping here. They will not like it.
- Pros: none
- Cons: parking, expensive, crowded
The Details on Oakbrook Center
The Extras:
Three major annual events add a bonus to buying: a classic car show on Father's Day, a craft exhibition in July and a fine art exhibit in September.




