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All,

Today I went searching for restaurants near Carol Stream, IL and this is
what I found...

Google Maps Search: "restaurants near Carol Stream, IL 60188"

Now choose Cuisine:
American
Barbecue
Chinese
French
Hamburger
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Mexican
Pizza
Seafood
Steak
Sushi
Thai

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American
Urban Counter, Fast Food Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Subway, Sandwich Shop, Wheaton, IL
Diana's Red Hots, Hot Dog Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Chicken Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Wingstop, Chicken Wings Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Portillo's/Barnelli's, Fast Food Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Jimmy John's, Sandwich Shop, Lombard, IL
Chick-fil-A, Fast Food Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Fast Food Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Fahrenheit, American Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Stella's Place, Café, Glendale Heights, IL
Brauer House, American Restaurant, Lombard, IL
Panera Bread, Café, Bloomingdale, IL
Potbelly, Sandwich Shop, Bloomingdale, IL
McAlister's Deli, Sandwich Shop, Bloomingdale, IL
Noodles and Company, Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL


Bakery
Alshakarchi Sweets and Bakery, Glendale Heights, IL
Crumbl Cookies, Bakery, Glendale Heights, IL
Hanna's Bakery and Cafe, Bloomingdale, IL


Bar or Bar and Grill
Chrissy's Gaming Bar and Grill, Carol Stream, IL
The Pub, Carol Stream, IL
Sully's Place, Bar, Wheaton, IL
Gametime Pub, Sports Bar, West Chicago, IL
Payoffs Bar and Grill, Bar and Grill, Carol Stream, IL
Miska's Corner Store, Bar, Glendale Heights, IL
Little Jimmy's, Bar, Glendale Heights, IL
Jaxx Pub and Grill, Bar and Grill, Glendale Heights, IL


Barbecue
Steamboat BBQ, Barbeque Restaurant, Wheaton, IL
     (closes early, 6 or 7 PM)


Breakfast
Manny's Cafe, Breakfast Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
First Watch, Breakfast Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Denny's, Diner, Carol Stream, IL
Red Apple Pancake House, Carol Stream, IL
Burger Theory-Holiday Inn, Hotel, Carol Stream, IL

Candy
Fannie May Chocolate Shop, Carol Stream, IL


Chinese
China Buffet, Chinese Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Jin28, Chinese Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL


Coffee
Tredwell Coffee, Coffee Shop, Wheaton, IL
Dunkin', Coffee Shop, Carol Stream, IL
Starbucks, Coffee Shop, Carol Stream, IL


Ethiopian
Ethio Beans Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe, 
Ethiopian Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL


French
B Fresh Café, Restaurant, Milton Township, IL


German
Schnitzel Platz, German Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL


Hamburger
White Castle, Fast Food Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Burger Theory-Holiday Inn Carol Stream, Hotel, Carol Stream, IL
Burger King, Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
McDonald's, Fast Food Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL (Scottish)
Wendy's, Fast Food Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, 
     Fast Food Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Five Guys, Fast Food Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Steak 'n Shake, Hamburger Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Bo Burgerz, Fast Food Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL


Ice Cream, Frozen Custard or Frozen Yogurt
La Michoacana, Ice Cream Shop, Glendale Heights, IL
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store, Ice Cream Shop, Bloomingdale, IL


Indian
Saffron Restaurant, Indian Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Shaahi Biryani, Indian Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL


Irish
Corned Beef Factory, Restaurant, West Chicago, IL


Italian
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL


Japanese
Abashiri Japanese Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL


Mexican
Taco Real and Pupuseria, Mexican Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Gary Burritos, Mexican Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Taco Bell, Fast Food Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Good Tequilas Mexican Grill, Mexican Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
El Famous Burrito, Mexican Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Mexican Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Chili's Grill and Bar, Tex-Mex Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
La Campana, Mexican Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL
Pozoleria Amiguitas, Mexican Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Amigas Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Burrito Parrilla Mexicana, Mexican Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Mis Tacos 2, Mexican Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL


Middle Eastern Grill
Nay Restaurant, Middle Eastern Grill, Glendale Heights, IL


Pizza
Marchette's Pizzeria, Pizza Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Addante's Pizzeria, Pizza Restaurant, Wheaton, IL
Rosati's Pizza, Pizza Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Papa Saverio's Pizzeria, Pizza Restaurant, West Chicago, IL
Generoso Pizza, Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Hanna's Gaming Cafe, Glendale Heights, IL
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Curbsize Pickup or Delivery, Carol Stream IL
Maciano's Pizza and Pastaria, Pizza Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL


Polish Delicatessen
White Eagle Deli, Glendale Heights, IL


Seafood
Red Lobster, Seafood Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL


Steak
Jameson's Charhouse, Steak House, Bloomingdale, IL
Texas Roadhouse, Steak House, Bloomingdale, IL
Outback Steakhouse, Steak House, Bloomingdale, IL


Steak and Seafood
Ki's Steak and Seafood, Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL


Sushi
Lili Sushi and Ramen Sushi, Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Honkaka Sushi, Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Monsun Sushi, Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
Shiki Buffet, Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL (Opens soon)


Thai
CK Pad Thai, Thai Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL


Vietnamese
PhoLicious, Vietnamese Restaurant, Bloomingdale, IL


Where to go for a Chicago Style Hot Dog:
Portillo's
I guess I must disclose that I own one share of Portillo's stock


Where to go for a Chicago Style Pizza:
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, (Curbside Pickup or Delivery), Carol Stream IL
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, (Dine-in or Curbside Pickup), Schaumburg, IL
Giordano's Limited, Bloomingdale, IL
Nancy's Pizzeria, Stuffed Deep Dish, Roselle, IL
Maciano's Pizza and Pastaria, Pizza Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL
Rosati's Pizza, Pizza Restaurant, Carol Stream, IL


Where can I go for gluten-free pizza:
Domino's Pizza, Carol Stream, IL
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Schaumburg, IL
Pizzeria Uno, Schiller Park, IL


Where can I go for live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Night:
Schnitzel Platz, German Restaurant, Glendale Heights, IL
(https://schnitzelplatz.com/events)
Brauer House, American Restaurant, Lombard, IL
(https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brauer-house-amp-bhouse-live-18059974031)
Google Map Search: live music near Carol Stream, IL


What are the 27 Best Restaurants for Keto Diet Followers:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/ketogenic-diet/best-restaurants-keto-diet-fol
lowers/


Arcades:
Dave & Buster's in Lombard
Enterrium in Schaumburg
Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield
Underground Retrocade in West Dundee


Things to do:
Mastermind Escape Games Escape Rooms Schaumburg, IL
Disco, Night Club, Chicago, IL
American Science and Surplus, Geneva/West Chicago, IL
American Science and Surplus, Park Ridge, IL
Chester Electronic Supply Co., Kenosha, WI
Micro Center Computers & Electronics, Westmont, IL
Hobby Lobby, Bloomingdale, IL
Alien Entertainment Store, Lombard, IL
Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL
Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
Chinatown, Chicago, IL
Chicago Segway Tour, Chicago, IL
Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL
Illinois Railway Museum, Union, IL
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Chicago, IL
North Riverside Park Mall, Riverside, IL
Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL
Leaning Tower YMCA, Niles, IL 
     (half-size replica of the Tower of Pisa)
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Schaumburg, IL
Museum of Broadcast Communications, Chicago, IL
The Oriental Institute, Chicago, IL 
     (museum about ancient Middle Eastern cultures)
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, IL
Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area, Palatine, IL
     (Golf and paddleboats)
Frank Lloyd Wright Tours, Oak Park, IL
Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL
Geneva 3rd Street and State Street, Geneva, IL
     (Antiquing and shopping)
Long Grove, Long Grove, IL
     (Antiquing and shopping)
The House on the Rock, Spring Green, Wisconsin
Galena, IL
     (Antiquing and shopping)
Ulysses S. Grant Home, Galena, IL
Chicago Theater, Broadway Shows, Chicago, IL
Busse Forest Elk Pasture, Elk Grove Village, IL
The Sculpture Park, Schaumburg, IL
LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Schaumburg, IL
K1Speed Indoor Go Karts, Buffalo Grove, IL
Cosley Zoo, Wheaton, IL
Forest Preserve/Nature Preserve, Cook County, IL
Wendella Tours and Cruises, Chicago, IL
     (Chicago River Tours)
Chicago River Tour
Casino/Gambling
Historic Route 66 Begin Sign, Chicago, IL


Mass Transit Chicago:
Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co, Chicago IL
Big Bus Tours Chicago, Chicago IL
Gangster Tour Chicago
Chicago Tour
Chicago Transit Authority - CTA Buses and Train Service
Metra train
South Shore Line train

Airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago Executive Airport-PWK
Schaumburg Regional Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)


Religion:
Billy Graham Museum, Wheaton, IL
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
Bahai House of Worship, Wilmette, IL
     (I hear it is very beautiful to look at)
Ark Encounter, Willamstown, KY
Creation Museum, Petersburg, KY
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, Chicago, IL
The Oriental Institute, Chicago, IL
     (A museum about ancient Middle Eastern cultures)
Holocaust Museum, Skokie, IL


Sporting Events:
Chicago Sky
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Fire
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Bears
Chicago Curling Club
Chicago Park District Badminton
Chicago Boxing Events
Windy City Rollers (Roller Derby)
Roller Rink
Ice Skating
Golf
Frisbee Golf
Miniature Golf
Bowling
Shuffleboard
Carol Stream Park District Adult Pickleball
Climbing
Paddle Boat


Chicago Landmarks
875 North Michigan Ave. (formerly known as the John Hancock Building)
Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower)
Cloudgate sculpture, Millennium Park, Chicago (known as "the Bean")
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago
Chicago lakefront, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
     (Amusement rides, boat rides, IMAX Theater, restaurants and ship
cruises)


Gardens
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago, IL
Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden, Geneva, IL
Lilacia Park, Lombard, IL
Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL


-John Mark Mobley