The five star swap in this place is the go to place. It had everything from clothes, furniture,…read morefood, arcade games, etc. I highly recommend the restaurant in the entrance closest to the gym. The best tacos I've ever had, bar none.

You sure said it well Johnny A. It once was a nice mall with the stores you mentioned K-Mart moved…read moreto 83 and St Charles. Penny's was always busy with shoppers..How things have changed over the years. Just like alot of malls are empty or closing. Winston Plazza in Melrose Park was the same as North Park Mall at one time.

Decent amount of restaurants and shops. Some parking right in front, or there is a parking deck…read more They sometimes have free events on the green which is nice. Check their website for offerings.

Burr Ridge has a large shopping center. It has tons of stores, most of which are fancy. Many…read morerestaurants too, also most of which are fancy, so be ready to drop serious cash here. Also it's an outdoor mall so you have to deal with the elements. There's little available parking but usually there's some that's far away from any stores. A lot of fancy ass places are here. It makes sense because it's in Burr Ridge, and those rich people need to go shopping. The mall has most of the popular trendy stores, and some others to help make it more unique. Among these are Barbara's Books. However there's a lot of clothing stores for women. About all there is almost. There's places like Bath & Body Works and Topaz. It has a pretty nice outdoor area. There's a greenway with a fireplace and seating around it. Getting here by car is about the only way, and it makes for headaches. It sucks parking. There's never any open spaces in front of the stores, so you have to go far away to find these.

No high-end stores will be found in Yards Plaza. (At least not at the time of this review! Future…read moreperhaps?) Anyway, unlike some other shopping plazas and malls that have a number of empty storefronts, this one seems to be surprisingly full. That's a good thing! I think it would be helpful if Damen Avenue was a "through street" between Pershing Road (3900 S) and 47th Street. Easier access from the north would probably help make this a busier shopping plaza. I know people who live in McKinley Park (neighborhood to the north). They have mentioned that they forget about this shopping area since Damen Avenue ends at Pershing Road. The two neighborhoods are somewhat cut-off from each other because Damen Avenue no longer has an overpass. The overpass was taken down about the time Yards Plaza opened up. My friends feel that if they are going to have to go out of their way and detour to get to Yards Plaza ... well, they feel it's just as easy to go somewhere else! The main entrance to Yards Plaza is off 47th Street at Hoyne Ave. When you enter at Hoyne Avenue, there is a strip of businesses going west: H&R Block, Cricket Wireless and Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness is only a few years old. I have heard it's pretty nice--people seem to like it. Some Larger Stores: Food 4 Less - it was pretty good when I shopped there a few years ago Burlington Coat Factory - can be a little messy, yet you can find some decent deals Forman Mills - was actually pretty neat and clean. Didn't find anything that I wanted however. Dollar Tree - This is a large Dollar Tree! It seemed reasonably clean and well stocked the day I shopped there. If you get hungry: Burger King - 2000 W. 47th St. Pizza Hut - 2042 W. 47th St. Subway - 4606 S. Damen Ave. Elaine's Chop Suey Restaurant - 4512 S. Damen Ave. MEMORY LANE Ask any Baby Boomer who grew up in the area near 47th & Damen and they will probably share fond memories of the "Back of the Yards Free Fair". This Fair took place for one month in the summer in what is now Yards Plaza. It was a large carnival--and-- the highlight of a kid's summer! It lasted from about 1940 to 1970 or so. https://forgottenchicago.com/forum/read.php?1,5776 Current Fair w/Free Fair History: http://www.bync.org/events/about-fiesta The Yards Plaza opened in 1990. The stores to anchor the Plaza were Montgomery Ward Department Store, Phar Mor Drugstore and Omni Food Store. All three businesses have since sunk and are no longer in business. For awhile, Value City Department Store took Omni's space. I loved the Value City. However, Value City is now a fond memory also. Luckily, other large stores have replaced the original "anchors": Food 4 Less is where Montgomery Ward once was; Burlington Coat Factory took Phar Mor's spot and later moved to part of the Value City space; Dollar Tree took up the other part of the Value City space. Forman Mills recently took the original Burlington Coat Factory location. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1989-06-22-8902110497-story.html WRAPPING UP THIS REVIEW All-in-all, I think Yards Plaza is a pretty decent shopping plaza. It is a convenient shopping area for this neighborhood. Parking seems to be abundant--at least when I shop there! Yards Plaza might be worth a stop to shop, if you happen to be in the area. Oh, and.. . . I noticed a website that listed Home Depot as part of Yards Plaza. That was news to me! Home Depot's address is 4555 S. Western Blvd. It is located west of Yards Plaza past the viaduct about 2200 west on 47th Street. There is an entrance to the Home Depot on 47th Street just past the viaduct. And, of course, there is the main entrance to HD from Western Blvd. It is a pretty decent store for a Home Depot. I just wish it was a Menards. Back of the Yards /New City - Review #7

If you like being harassed every 10 feet for money, this is the place to do your shopping! You can…read morepolitely decline or say nothing at all and still be called all sorts of names from "hore" (sic) to other racial epithets after doing so. I'm an older woman by myself and those doing so feel free to make me feel afraid and uncomfortable because I'm by myself. I've lived in the area for 40 years, not only have they built the downtown up too much, increased the parking prices (if you can find parking at peak time)- you'd think the socially pious Oak Park would pour some money into stopping pedestrians from being verbally harassed and physically threatened. I have to be there a few times a month for a doctor's appointment, but soon I'll move those appointments elsewhere. I'm an older woman who walks much of the time by myself- downtown Oak Park is quickly becoming a place I want to spend fewer of my retail and entertainment dollars. Here's a hint- having people feel safe isn't racist.

Cece is amazing!!!!!! She helped me cash in my holiday shopping receipts in order to earn the $50…read morerewards packet. There was no wait at all up in office 114 in the 1010 Lake Street building. That's the new location to turn in your receipts. Bring a state ID or drivers license. Cece is the best and we had a good laugh as she verified my receipts. She is a great employee!!

I come here every so often. It's an odd circular lot with one way traffic. Your GPS can get…read moreconfused easily. I wish there were more stores here, there's really not much going on, really.

This is the best outdoor mall in Chicagoland. Period. Why? Because its clean, quiet, safe, and has…read morean upscale feel to it (even if its not truly upscale). Parking in the inner circle can be tough at times. Big deal! Park out back and hike, you lazy bums! j/k I used to just come here, grab a coffee, head to the bookstore, grab a magazine, and then just chill in a chair in the center courtyard thing and relax.

I work in the offices here, but I've come to really see the value of this center. Imagine my…read moresurprise to see they have a bar in the building! Bistro after the dark is open 2-8 (but I've heard they stay open later based on demand), and has a basic selection of beer, liquor, and wine. There is a Starbucks, a full service cafeteria with tons of fresh items, unique items, albeit all pricey items. You usually can't get away from there without spending at least $8. There is a nice little convenience shop with pop, snacks, gifts and lotto tickets. There is also a dry cleaner, a gym, several UPS self-service sites... the list goes on and on.

Surrounded by a vibrant Lincoln park area, it's really nice to have a modern shopping center with…read moreplenty of parking in the area (for visiting suburban residents like myself). Parking isn't cheap here but with validation it isn't super unreasonable either. The shop selection definitely leans towards more fun activities like movies, cafes, higher end shopping, furniture, jewelery, and higher end restaurants. In particular, the only Canadian based Earls location in Chicago is located here. With nice landscaping, wide roads, places to sit around, plenty of parking, and nice looking exteriors to the shops, this is really a nice area to hang out and relax in a spot that feels more like a suburban shopping center. This will be a place I definitely come back to in the future when hanging out with friends in the area.

My husband and I went to NEWCITY to meet a friend for dinner at Earl's. We got there early, so we…read morestopped at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea before we met them. I highly recommend both establishments! This shopping center is quiet and calm. It's a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It also boasts a Dick's Sporting Goods, AMC movie theater, Mariano's grocery store, Off Sack's Fifth Avenue, among other shops. This is a great shopping center and I look forward to coming back. I highly recommend NEWCITY!

Parking can be tricky, and York Street is crowded and one-way going through downtown, but overall…read moreElmhurst has a nice City Centre with a variety of quality shops, restaurants, and a great movie theater. Very high occupancy rate. Lots of shoppers. Seems like a great little downtown.

I love Elmhurt's Cute little downtown. Theater, Restaurants, fountain, shoppes. Too cute. Can't…read morewait until they expand on their cuisine and new shoppes fill the empty spaces. PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A HOME SHOULD COME HERE FIRST!