Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Winnetka: 8:59 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (224) 255-6480 to confirm.
Location & directions
501 Chestnut StWinnetka, IL 60093
About 501 Local
501 Local is a restaurant you'll find at 501 Chestnut St in Winnetka, Illinois. Our Winnetka guide covers 16 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect mid-range prices, around $20–30 per person.
501 Local is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday).
501 Local's menu features 69 dishes and drinks across 3 sections, including Brunch Menu (Sat-Sun), Lunch, and Dinner. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $43.00, with a typical item around $16.00. You will find options like Eggs Benedict, Butternut Squash Soup, and Butternut Squash Soup.
You can visit for outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (224) 255-6480 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093
- Phone
- (224) 255-6480
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 69 items · $6.00–$43.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared 501 Local’s weekday schedule with 400 other restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 53 hours a week, 12 hours fewer than the local median of 65. 86% of restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and 501 Local is one of them.
Compared with 400 other restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Illinois
Based on 197 menus with 13,160 priced items from restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.50.
At 501 Local the median listed price is $16.00, higher than the typical $11.00 for restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 17% | $10.25 |
| French Fries | 17% | $5.00 |
| Onion Rings | 16% | $5.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $11.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $7.75 |
| Fries | 13% | $4.16 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $9.00 |
| Coffee | 11% | $3.35 |
Calculated from 197 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of 501 Local there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 11 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), American (2), Burgers & Fast Food (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Competition is light: 1 other restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Spirit Elephant, 0.9 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanTrifecta Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeePeet's Coffee< 0.1 mi
- ChineseLittle Lan's< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchGreen Bay Cafe0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.8 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are 501 Local's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is 501 Local open on Sunday?
Yes, 501 Local is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is 501 Local located?
501 Local is located at 501 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093.
What is the phone number of 501 Local?
You can call 501 Local at (224) 255-6480.
Does 501 Local offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, 501 Local offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at 501 Local?
The typical price range at 501 Local is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $6.00 to $43.00.
Does 501 Local take reservations?
Yes, 501 Local accepts reservations.
Is 501 Local wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is 501 Local open late?
Yes – 501 Local is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near 501 Local?
There are 11 other places to eat and drink within a mile of 501 Local. Nearby options include Trifecta Grill (< 0.1 mi), Peet's Coffee (< 0.1 mi), and Little Lan's (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near 501 Local?
1 other restaurant within a mile. The closest is Spirit Elephant, 0.9 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 197 menus with 13,160 priced items from restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.50.
