Oak Park
Hilltop is known for Homemade Pizza and Onion Rings. Hilltop is also known for our homemade Pasta Dishes, Salads, Sandwiches and Steaks. Check out our daily and nightly specials, including Lent Specials. Visit our website at bianchishilltop.com or Facebook. Large parties are welcome.
Beer & Burger joint in the Drake Neighborhood with an underlying theme of music! Featuring dine-in and to-go food, cocktails and beers. Come enjoy this new neighborhood restaurant and bar with a comfortable saloon atmosphere while you enjoy juicy burgers, craveable appetizers, and delicious flatbreads. Set in a historic Dogtown building, just east of Drake University. Take part in our Monday Burger Special featuring a rotating Burger of the Month.
The Empire
Enjoy this legendary old-school hangout that serves as the home base for Downtown locals wanting to enjoy a morning coffee, quick-service meal, or an evening drink. Enjoy hearty comfort food paired with blue-collar beers, bourbon, and Prohibition era cocktails. The Empire dates back to 1905 when it originally opened on 4th Street. It returns in October of 2025 with a new look, but the original, historic floor tile. The Empire is now an everyday hub for area residents enjoying a Hot Beef Sandwich, Coney Dog, Bierocks, Reuben, and Chicken and Noodles over mashed potatoes, all priced to keep you coming back.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. Now that's Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. Now that's Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood.
