Bartlett's growing downtown is a safe, walkable, family-friendly area where the village first began back in the 1870s.

The Shoppes at Banbury Fair is the long-time anchor retailer of downtown Bartlett and now features a popular café and tapas restaurant in the historic barn. Other downtown retailers include Spin Doctor Cyclewerks, Ace Hardware, CVS Pharmacy, Book Lady’s Book Attic, Bartlett Coin Shop and a new prototype Aldi.

Eating and drinking establishments to suit your taste abound throughout downtown, from Asian to Venezuelan cuisine. MORE Brewing built a two-story microbrewery and restaurant with a rooftop beer garden last year, attracting even more new customers to downtown.

Visit the Dining Guide for a comprehensive list of eating and drinking establishments in downtown and throughout the village.

Many of Bartlett’s premier events are held in the downtown area.  The Fourth of July parade, National Night Out, and the village’s Merry & Bright holiday festivities bring thousands of residents and visitors to downtown throughout the year.

With support from the Regional Transportation Authority, the village completed a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan to help shape and guide the future physical and economic development of downtown Bartlett.

The economic development team is ready to help you become a part of it and learn why You Belong in Bartlett. Contact Tony Fradin at 630.540.5937 or tfradin@bartlettil.gov.