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.
06/15/07
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!
08/04/05
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
12/03/02
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.
