Explore the best of DuPage County! Discover one-of-a-kind products crafted right here, from handmade gifts to locally produced treats. Every purchase supports our county's talented makers and small businesses, making it easy to shop local and find unique treasures this season.

Antico Posto, Oak Brook
Antico Posto is known for serving true Italian classics. The menu at this restaurant is chef-driven, meaning it evolves based on seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity. The chefs regularly introduce new dishes and specials, so there’s always something fresh to try, even for regular visitors. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Did we mention that this restaurant isn’t just the only one of its kind in DuPage—it’s the only one in the entire United States?

Breweries in DuPage
DuPage breweries are creating high-quality, balanced beers while pushing the boundaries of flavors, aromas, colors, branding, packaging, and innovation. Find anything from signature ales, lagers, sours, and other unique beers crafted here in DuPage. Need a gift for a beer lover? Aside from their specialty brews, most breweries also sell unique branded merchandise like beanie hats, t-shirts, and tin signs. 


Brewpoint Coffee, Elmhurst
Since opening in 2014, Brewpoint Coffee continues to create authentic community spaces through their award-winning coffee, while empowering other cafes to make their own community spaces in their neighborhoods. This Illinois Made Maker produces different types of roasts, seasonal blends, decaf, and infused blends. New to Brewpoint is the Nova Cold Brew Concentrate, where you can craft cafe-quality coffee at home with this award-winning concentrate. Stop by their Founder's Cafe, or visit Brewpoint Craft for specialty made cocktails and delectable meat and cheese boards.


County Farm Bagels, Winfield
County Farm Bagels is a family-owned business that started in Winfield in 1991. Their bagels are well known throughout DuPage and the western suburbs of Chicago for their fresh, great taste. The bagels are made daily in the store. When you visit, grab a bag of bagels and their homemade cream cheese spread - and don’t forget to try their flavorful breakfast sandwiches, they are perfect for starting your day right!

Happy by Chocolate, Roselle
In 1991, Pam Vieau, owner and resident chocolatier, attended a local class on how to make chocolate. After the class, she made her homemade English Toffee as Christmas gifts for her friends, and the rest is history. Now, this establishment is a family of women making exceptional handmade, artisan traditional, and plant-based chocolate and confections. They have been featured on USA Today, People Magazine, and The Food Guy. Aside from their infamous chocolate and toffee, they also sell gourmet popcorn and candied nuts.

chocolate display from a local chocolate shop

Juice & Berry, Roselle
Juice & Berry brings a health conscious menu concept to DuPage. With all menu items being made-to-order and free of added refined sugars and preservatives, this place is the perfect stop for anyone that wants to eat good and feel great. They pride themselves on their unique, health-driven menu options that not only fuel your body but taste great, too. Additionally, they have sourced a range of plant-based ingredients and strategically crafted a menu full of fresh, feel-good, mouth-watering options that are sure to satisfy anyone’s palette.

Lynfred Winery, Roselle
What began as “a hobby that got out of hand” led to the opening of Illinois’ first winery, Lynfred Winery, in 1979. Their wine collection has an abundance of reds, whites, sparkling, seasonal wines, etc. A unique item made at Lynfred Winery is the chocolate covered wine bottles; each bottle has been carefully dipped and coated seven times and is drizzled with white and dark chocolate. This Illinois Made Maker also has a variety of cheeses, baked breads, and specialty gift items. Go online to shop and send gifts to your friends and loved ones. Don't forget to check out their wines of the month! 

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Manna Kitchen, Lisle
Markus Schramm, founder of Manna Kitchen, was deeply involved in Veggie Fest when he heard that long-time attendees wanted a vegan restaurant in DuPage. He and his wife, Shanti, wanted to bring the community together over great-tasting, high-quality global cuisine. With that, they opened Manna Kitchen at the end of 2019, and it became the first plant-based restaurant in DuPage. They source local and organic certified ingredients whenever possible, and many dishes can be modified to be nut free, gluten free, soy free, etc. Want to take some of Manna Kitchen home with you? You're in luck! Manna Organics, LLC is home of the best organic bread, vegan organic yeast-free sprouted breads, organic nut butters, and more. Their products are sold at the restaurant. 

Re:New Project, Glen Ellyn
Re:New Project is a fair-wage, fair-trade, non-profit serving refugee women in the Chicagoland area. This women led and run business provides free ESL and sewing classes to refugee women resettled in DuPage. Upon completion of said classes, Re:New can employ graduates of their sewing classes as artisans in their studio located in Downtown Glen Ellyn. The artisans handcraft exceptional fiber and leather bags and accessories. All of their sales go back to their program to provide continued care for the artisans. Who knew that buying a bag could have so much meaning?

Soapy Roads, Lombard
As you step through the quaint wooden door of Soapy Roads, a symphony of fragrances envelops you, transporting you to a place where the possibilities are endless, creativity is encouraged, and self-care is a must. Brooke and Joe Bingaman are the husband and wife team behind this business. They were both independent soap-makers for years before meeting. On their second date, they both brought their own soap-making recipes and techniques and almost instantly found their life's purpose. They developed their proprietary formula that night and created their signature scent, Rose and Clove. That scent, along with many others, is available at their storefront in Downtown Lombard. Soapy Roads also has a "do it yourself" bar for creating custom soaps, candles, natural perfumes, and more. 

circular handmade soap from Soapy Roads of Lombard


Schmaltz Delicatessen, Lisle
Schmaltz Delicatessen was founded in 2004 in the Chicago suburbs, with the goal of providing an authentic New York style, Jewish deli experience for everyone. Schmaltz is famous for serving premium quality, overstuffed corned beef and pastrami sandwiches daily. They are also well-known for their breakfast sandwiches served on a warm, fresh bagel. You can even take Schmaltz home! They currently offer Schmaltz Brand Deli Beef Franks and CAB Schmacon™ Smoked Uncured Beef Bacon.