Eat Local: Plainfield, Illinois
If you’ve never visited Plainfield, Illinois, you’re really missing out. I’d personally rank the Plainfield area, (specifically their downtown) the 2nd best city in the Chicagoland suburbs (next to downtown Naperville). The Plainfield area is always full of life between the different local shops, eats, and parks.
Let’s dive into the top 5 best places to eat in the Plainfield, Illinois area:
#5: Backyards Pub & Grill
AMERICAN/BAR FOOD
Located at: 13717 S. Route 30,Plainfield, IL 60544
Coming in at #5 in the Top 5 Best Places to Eat in Plainfield, Illinois area is Backroads Pub & Grill. This local restaurant is known for their 17 different burger designs, 7 different protein choices and 7 different types of buns. I’ve been to this restaurant various time and really enjoy both the food and the atmosphere. They have an outdoor patio area which is great to enjoy in the warmer months.
#4: Capri Sogno
ITALIAN FOOD
Located at: 24102 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
Coming in at #4 on the Top 5 Best Places to Eat in Plainfield, Illinois is Capri Sogno (pronounced like sone-yo). This authentic Italian eatery is located in the heart of Downtown Plainfield and has has been in business since 1988 when the Capri family immigrated to America from Cosenza, Italy. All of the dishes created at Capri Sogno are original dishes inspired by their own original recipes. Both the Chicken Parma and Rigatoni Al Vodka are some of the favorites of the people who dine at this restaurant.
#3: Moe Joe’s
CAJUN/CARIBBEAN FOOD
Located at: 24033 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
#3 on our tour of Top 5 Best Places to Eat in Plainfield, Illinois is a local restaurant inspired by the good ol’ south- specifically New Orleans. Moe Joe’s is located in the heart of Downtown Plainfield and is a New Orleans themed restaurant equipped with their very own horseshoe bar. This southern inspired restaurant known for their cajun-caribbean cooking & craft beer selections. They also have their Moe Joe’s K-9 Patio Club, which are homemade, human grade pet meals for your furry friend to enjoy on the patio with you or for carry out.
#2: Hopscotch & Vine
NEW AMERICAN FOOD
Located at: 24047 W, Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
#2 of Top 5 Best Places to Eat in Plainfield, Illinois is another local eatery located in the heart of Downtown Plainfield. Hopscotch & Vine is known for their cozy, upscale ambiance offering a broad new American menu, cocktails, and wine. What is New American food you may ask? New American Food (also known as Modern or Contemporary American Cuisine), is a wave of modernized cooking predominantly serviced at upscale dining restaurants. Hopscotch & Vine also offers outdoor dining in the summer months.
#1: Soverign
NEW AMERICAN FOOD
Located at: 24216 Lockport St Ste B, Plainfield, IL 60544
Finally, we have our #1 spot to dine at in the Plainfield, Illinois area. Sovereign is located right at the end of Downtown Plainfield and offers a farm-to-fork dining experience as well as a diverse bar menu including a variety of craft beers and cocktails. Soverign opened in 2014 and it’s been the restaurant’s goal to serve fresh, never frozen food, a first-class craft beer program, and hand-crafted cocktails. This restaurant also has an outdoor patio that is open in the warmer months to enjoy your dining experience outdoors.
