The businesses on this page are posted only if they have
been recommended to us by several very satisfied customers.
We hope that this gives you a resource of businesses in the area
where you know you can get quality products or workmanship
so you know the job will be done right, and at a fair price.
"A Cooks Guide To Chicago"
is a great book for food lovers, with recommendations
of some local Berwyn Businesses!
Exquisite Revisit - A Vintage Marketplace
6735 Stanley Ave. (708)484-4700
Wed-Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sun 12:00 – 3:00pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Kenn's Auto Repair
2701 S. Ridgeland Ave.
(708)484-2445 or (708)484-2488 fax:(708)484-2455
This is one of those recommendations that will pay off for
years down the road! (please pardon the pun) Everyone is
always looking for a local auto mechanic that they can trust
and they know will do a great repair job... Well, this is
the place! These guys are smack in the middle of town,
they have great customer service, they do quality work
without feeling like they are taking advantage of you...
and to top it off, they have loaner cars! You don't find
that very often any more. If your car is in the shop for
a couple of days, they will lend you one of their cars until
everything is taken care of. All they ask is that you fill the
car back up when you are done. This alone can save
you a bunch of money and headaches when you least
need it. Give them a try the next time you anything from
an oil change to some transmission work...
You will be glad you did for years to come.

Ron's R&B Auto Body & Kustoms
6606 W. Ogden Ave. (Located at the corner of East and Ogden Ave.)
(708)484-9400 fax:(708)484-8408
More info to come.

Better Bean Cafe
Visit their website!
6510 Ogden Ave. (Across from Anderson Ford)
M–F 6:00am – 4:30pm
Sat 7:00am – 3:30pm
Sun – Closed
Have you been looking for a great coffee house in town?
Search no more! Better Bean Cafe might be a little tough to find,
but it's well worth the hunt. Nestled away on Ogden, this is
Berwyn's best kept secret. Better Bean Cafe (formerly named
Caffé Palermo) serves up one of the best coffees...
Intelligentsia! Rated "Best Coffee" in the November '06 issue
of Chicago Magazine. They also serve espresso latte,
cappachinos, which can be served with a wide variety of
Monin flavoring. Also for the non-coffee drinkers they serve
a wonderful black currant iced tea, a delicious chai,
European sipping chocolate, and some of the best
hot cocoa around... that you can also flavor to your taste
with the Monin flavorings! Try a Hazelnut hot cocoa!
This is a great place to grab an espresso and biscotti while
you sit and talk or read the paper as the deep dark aroma
of freshly brewed coffee fills the air.

Violet Flower Shop and Green Houses
6704 16th St. (708)749-0204 or 788-1225
www.berwynsviolet.com
More info to come.

Rayzor Inc. Tanning, Hair, and Nails Salon
3261 Harlem Ave. (708)484-4460
www.rayzor.net
This is a beautiful, very modern and hip space. High quality
styling and services at reasonable prices. Make sure to check
out their website for more info!
Hursts' Berwyn Jewelers
6418 W. Cermak Rd. (708)788-0880
Great quality jewelry and design with outstanding
customer service. They feature pieces by notable designers
such as Judith Conway and others.

James & Williams Jewelers
7020 W. Cermak Rd. (708)788-9200
www.jwjewelers.com
You have probably driven past this place a dozen times and
did not even know it existed, but James & Williams Jewelers
has built an amazing reputation with clients throughout
Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Not many businesses
are able to survive so strongly on just customer recommendations.
Some of our reviewers have shopped here for years and will
never step foot in any other jewelers' shop. James & Williams
has been family owned and operated in Berwyn since 1962 and
they are an authorized dealer of the top watches and jewelry
designers of the world. Their services include, but are not limited
to, complete re-mounting services and repair services,
including all jewelry and watch repair, watch battery replacement,
and expert hand and machine engraving, and gem identification
and appraisal.

Olympic Cleaners
6729 Ogden (Ogden and Euclid, north side of street) (708)484-5300
More info to come.

Berwyn Fruit Market
3811 S. Harlem Ave. (708)795-6670
This is a great hidden gem of a grocery store here in Berwyn.
It is located on Harlem Ave., just South of the Ogden intersection.
This is considered by Marilyn Pocius, an Oak Park resident,
chef and author of the book "A Cooks Guide To Chicago",
to be one of her favorite grocery stores in the area.
To quote from her book, the store is "A combination of
Latin American, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern
ingredients in one store. When I shop here, I come home
with a world-tour of ingredients."
The produce is very cheap
and of a nice quality. They have a full service butcher as well.

The Fruitful Yield Natural Food & Vitamin Store
7003 W. Cermak Rd. (In Cermak Plaza) (708)788-9103
This is a great store located on the South-East corner of
Cermak Plaza. No matter if you are a Vegan, Vegetarian,
on the Atkins Diet, or you just want healthier food options...
The Fruitful Yield should have what you are looking for.

Jack's Inc. Power Tool Center
6642 W. 26th Street (708)788-4300 • M-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm
Take the Informer Tour
www.jacksrental.com
You always hear people say "Jack's is much more than just a lawn
and garden or tool rental place", and they ar right. This is the best
place in the greater Chicago-land area for tool and equipment sales,
rental and service. Jack's has everything you can imagine for
everything from small jobs around the house to major contractor jobs.
Their customer service is always outstanding and you always know
you are getting expert advice and service by factory trained technicians.

Jazz Couture
708-749-9296
www.jazzcouture.com
Jazz Couture is setting the new standard, specializing in
high-quality, elegant jazz music for special events,
private parties, corporate events, charity galas and
weddings. These world-class musicians have performed
with such notables as Ray Charles, Ramsey Lewis,
Nancy Wilson, The Benny Goodman Orchestra, Tito Puente,
Clark Terry and Johnny Mathis, to name a few...
The ensemble features Berwyn-ites Nick and Gayle Bisesi
and Patrick Williams. The repertoire is chosen from the
Great American Songbook. You'll hear the classics of
Cole Porter and Gershwin, selections from Louis Armstrong
to John Coltrane, as well as blues and contemporary favorites.
From romance filled ballads to light dance music to
jump-swing, Jazz Couture will create the perfect musical
backdrop for your event. Be sure to visit www.jazzcouture.com
for more information!

Musicopia
6907 W. Roosevelt Rd. (708)749-7500
www.musicopia.com
Musicopia is considered to be Chicagoland’s first and only
"music lifestyle" outlet. The interior of the store is beautifully
renovated with massive wooden display cases and the
atmosphere is very welcoming to anyone interested
in music. Feel comfortable to stop in to just hang out and
watch or talk music with other musicians. They offer lessons
for a wide array of instruments including but not limited
to Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals, and all
band instruments. Their lesson rooms are modern and very
well laid out to offer a relaxing focused environment.
Also available at their store are vintage instruments,
accessories, music-themed artwork, vintage clothing,
consignment pieces, live performances by some of
Chicagoland’s best musicians, and free educational clinics.
Their goal is to teach, expand musical horizons, and sell
goods and services to augment an interest in music.

Someone to Watch Over Me
Aimee LeMaster, Animal Healthcare Provider
(708)404-6065
Aimee LeMaster is friendly, outgoing, and easy to get along with.
She loves animals and is in-tune to the love you have for your
furry one. She has 6 years experience in AAHA ER Animal Hospital
and excellent DVM and client references. Consider her for your
next vacation or pet's needs.
Call for a meet and greet at no charge to you.

Services include but not limited to:
*Fluid Therapy/ Insulin injections
*Dog walking
*Client education
*Personal training (Cesar Millan method)
*House-sitting
*On-call services
*Prescription delivery
*Taxi service to/from DVM

Berwyn's Toy Trains and Models
7025 Ogden Ave. (708)484-4384
www.berwynstoytrains.com
These guys carry anything you could ever want! They have
everything from Radio Flyer Wagons, Slot Cars and Metal
Pedal Cars, to Old Fashion Marbles and Schylling Tin Collectables,
to Folkmanis animal hand puppets... and of course anything
you might need for a model train enthusiast. They offer
expert toy train service and repair, specializing in MTH,
Rail King, Tinplate Tradition, K-Line, Lionel, Atlas 0 and LGB.

Dan's Bike Shop
6715 Roosevelt Rd. (708)484-5000 fax:(708)484-9863
www.dansbikeshop.us
This family owned business has been open for over 50 years!
They have a huge selection of bikes and products on hand
and a very knowledgable staff that can help you with anything
you might need. Their web site also has a great
Bike Speak Forum with sections for everything from
Anything Cycling to Beginners' Corner, Racing, Off Road,
Women's Cycling, Senior Riders, etc.
They can help you with
"Everything from the womb to the tomb." Even more products
and services will soon be available as Dan's Bike Shop will
soon be expanding with the constructing of a large addition
on the West side of the current building.

Horrorbles
6731 Roosevelt Rd. (708)484-7370
www.Horrorbles.com
This is truly a one of a kind shop. Are you or a friend
a fan of the classic Horror Films or collectibles?
Horrorbles has everything you could ever want...
And if it's not there, John (the owner) will hunt it down
for you. John started the business as an on-line resource for
collectors and due to it's overwhelming success, he has
now made it a storefront business. This is a great place
to just step in and take a look around. There is something
for everyone and every price range. Everyone ranging from
the high end collector to the beginner or someone just
looking for a unique item will enjoy a look around. There's a
little bit of everything... Movies, Figurines, Posters, Magazines,
Rarities, etc. There are gift certificates available as well.

Moore Construction Inc
6501 Ogden Ave. (NW corner of Ogden & Gunderson)
(708)788-9283
Michael Moore, owner of Moore Construction, is a true
professional through and through.  He and his company
are honest and stand behind their work with a 10 year
labor warranty. He does everything from gutters to entire
gut rehabs and exteriors (windows, siding, roof, gutters,
soffit and fascia). Moore Construction comes to us with
high praise from several sources.
JVK Electrical Service, Inc.
6505 W. 27th Street (708)788-0023 fax:(708)788-2404
If you need electrical work done, Jeff Pales is the man
for the job! Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. He is well respected
throughout the area as being one of the best electricians around.
No matter if it is industrial, commercial, or residential...
he will get the job done, and he will do it the right way with
the highest of quality. If Jeff is unable to fit you into his
schedule, he can always recommend you to some other
respectable servicemen in the area. This is one recommendation
you should not pass up!

Martin–Aire Heating and Cooling Inc.
6908 Windsor Ave. (708)484-8782
More info to come.

Rite-Way Heating Co.
3016 S. Ridgeland Ave. (708)788-3212
Rite-Way is a family-owned business in Berwyn since 1945.
They do quality work, and their prices are reasonable.
They are also licensed, bonded and insured.

Able Printing Services
6837 Stanley Ave. (708)788-7115
Able Printing comes highly recommended by several
accomplished Graphic Designers. They offer outstanding
two color printing and have a strong base of quality designers
if you need design work as well. More Info To Come!

Chicagold Sign Co.
2252 North 76th Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707
www.chicagoldsigns.com
Although this business is not located in Berwyn...
Berwyn resident, Bruce Buckley, and his partner,
Robert Frese, have established themselves as true artists
in a very specialized field. Chicagold is the last sign company
in Chicago that specializes in traditional gold leaf lettering.
They have done work throughout Berwyn and the surrounding
suburbs. Some of their work around Berwyn includes the sign
for Fitzgerald's Side Bar, and the window signs for
Serendipity Antiques, and The Depot Café
. They provide
outstanding craftsmanship and a truly unique, first class
image for your business.

Sir Speedy Printing Center
6537 Cermak Rd. (708)484-1890

Curran Glass Studio
6507 Ogden Ave. (708)795-8620
www.curranglass.com
Curran Glass Studio is a great resource for everything
from replacing a glass table top to designing and producing
vintage style windows for your Bungalow. Curran Glass has
been providing great service since 1972. They specialize in
glass bending and beveling and can design custom
windows with art glass panels for any application.
Designs range from Victorian, Prairie, Mission, Deco,
and Nouveau to contemporary. They offer restoration
and repair of art glass windows and lamps, duplication and
matching of original panels, They can also custom-fabricate
ceiling fixtures, sconces, and pendant fixtures and also
design lighting to complement existing architectural features.

Creative Craftsman Services
3419 Clinton Ave. (708)788-7343 fax:(708)788-3499
Jeff Oravec specializes in leaded window design, construction
and renovation. He does beautiful work at very
reasonable prices. Some of his work can be seen on
our Tour of Homes page.

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