Nestled in the heart of Downtown Wheaton, Illinois is an incredibly popular local restaurant, dubbed Ivy (more on the name later). The steaks are delicious and the seafood is delightful, but what really grabs patrons’ attention is the setting; the restaurant is located in a beautiful former chapel.

Ivy sits on one of the most quaint, lovely streets of Downtown Wheaton.

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Many of the interior features of the original chapel have been kept, from the awe-inspiring arched ceilings…

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…to the incredible stained glass windows.

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This restaurant doesn’t stop with the gorgeous setting; they step it up with delightful food.

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Nowadays, the venue plays host to one of the most lively New Year’s Eve parties in Chicagoland…

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…serves as the perfect wedding reception site…

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…and has a great spot upstairs for smaller private events.

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No chapel-turned-restaurant would be complete without a gorgeous patio.

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Even better, the patio is covered in - what else - ivy!

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This unique restaurant is one place you won’t want to miss the next time you’re in town! It 120 N. Hale Street in Wheaton, Illinois.

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For more unique restaurants, check out: These 15 Unique Restaurants In Illinois Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience.

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