Every Taste & Every Mood
Shopping doesn’t get much better thanin Flossmoor. A variety of local shopping outlets, including general merchandise, upscale men’s wear, women’s clothing boutiques, gift shops, antique shops and more offer residents an unlimited variety of products and services.
Flossmoor’s two main shopping areas, the downtown district and Flossmoor Commons, offer shoppers a selection of exclusive stores and service establishments. Flossmoor’s quaint historic center offers a variety of shops and restaurants all within walking distance of the railroad station. The most notable feature of the downtown district is the Tudor-style Civic Center building, built in 1929 and housing a unique mix of retail stores, restaurants and offices, with apartments on the upper floors. Flossmoor’s entire downtown, the historic center of the Village, offers an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes and interests.
Flossmoor Commons shopping and office complex, located on Vollmer Road between Kedzie Avenue and Governors Highway, offers its own array of upscale retail shops, restaurants and services, including Marc Alan Day Spa, Soma Spa, Kluger Furs and more. These establishments insist on personalized service and will do everything possible to guarantee a pleasant shopping experience.
After a long day of shopping, satisfy your appetite at any one of the delectable restaurants. Whether you crave a quick sandwich on the go, a home cooked meal at a family style restaurant, a gourmet delight at a renowned dining establishment or a leisurely snack at a cozy café, Flossmoor has it all. Flossmoor is home to a wide variety of cuisine, including Italian, French, Thai and American.
Located in the Flossmoor Commons Shopping Center, Gourmet Pizza offers a respite to the hungry shopper, with a menu that contributes to Chicago’s reputation as the best city in the country to get pizza. Chicken, pasta, sandwiches and veal complement Gourmet’s menu.
New to the Flossmoor Commons Shopping Center is Flavor, a comfortable upscale restaurant with an intimate dining area. Flavor offers a wide selection of fish, steak, chicken and pasta entrees seasoned in a diverse array of herbs and spices. Cuisine influences range from Jamaican and Cajun to Italian, and live jazz music will make your dining experience even more invigorating.
Other new restaurants include Kingsberry Waffle House, Siam Thai and SUBWAY®. Kingsberry offers a wide assortment of breakfast items as well as sandwiches and salads in a large, open dining area. Siam Thai serves authentic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner. Siam’s menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, stir fry, noodles, fried rice, ocean delights and Nio’s special entrees. And SUBWAY®, the world’s largest submarine sandwich franchise, offers a variety of delicious customizable sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
If you are shopping downtown, Fresh Starts Restaurant and Bakery features a specialty bakeshop, full lunch and dinner menus, a continental breakfast, an espresso and full service liquor bar and custom catering. Fresh Starts is known throughout the area for its fresh fish, pastas, and healthy food.
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, located in Flossmoor’s historic 1906 train station, is the perfect venue to grab a freshly brewed beer and a delicious meal. While serving up classic American heartland cuisine, Flossmoor Station brews over 10 award-winning beers on premises. Voted “The Best Brewery” in Chicago magazine, August 2002, this is the place for good times, good food, good friends and great beer.
In the August 1, 2003 TEMPO section of the Chicago Tribune, Flossmoor and Homewood tied for eighth/ninth place on its list of the top 10 best downtowns in the suburbs. With such a vast array of restaurants and shops, it’s easy to see why. Whatever you do, don’t leave Flossmoor on an empty stomach!
