ISKCON Temple of Greater Chicago (Naperville) — Attraction in Naperville

This is currently 3 stars but may soon become 4. They are trying something new out and that is MUCH appreciated. But there are a few challenges.

First, they did a great job with this construction! It is a great improvement over the previous building and the building itself is unique. The murtis (God statues) are lovely. But I believe that they should not close the shrine for two hours in the middle of a Saturday. The gift shop was also closed. But the temple room looks neat and is quite large.

FOOD: I went to the temple today in particular because they marketed a thali (combo platter) day on Facebook. The thalis were DELICIOUS! They did a Gujarati style one (likely to draw Swaminarayan Temple (BAPS) people. They did a South Indian style one (likely to draw HTGC and Balaji temple people). They also have their usual menu of South Indian snacks and pizza. My son had the Idli (fermented rice patty) and thought it was good. The sambhar (spiced soup) was very YUM. The biryani thali was very good and the biryani tasted like Shan spice biryani.. that is good.

But service and price: it took 20 minutes to get my food and that was after I pushed a bit. Also, each thali was $16. That is not a lot for a thali at a restaurant… but it is for a thali at a temple. As comparison, the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Bartlett has a Gujarati that is so unbelievable delicious and costs under $10. So, I suggested the lower the price (while complimenting their chefs).

If they keep doing the thalis, lower the prices and improve their service timing, I will change this to a 4 star (or better?). It is a good idea for them to have their normal menu and maybe one thali a weekend. Maybe one thali each weekend with a subji (curry) choice between two subjis? Just suggestions. Managing that many choices seems to be slowing them down a LOT.

Anyway, ISKCON temples are known for their food. This is the only Chicagoland ISKCON temple with an all day kitchen, so I am REALLY hoping this gets a few adjustments! Cause it has...

A beautiful temple in the heart of Naperville, minutes away from the highway making it easily accessible from the city and all surrounding suburbs. The most magnificent and munificent deities Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar are a feast to the eyes, heart and soul🙏❤️. The powerful positive energy in this temple is other worldly. The devotional and resounding kirtans, the amazing Sunday feast lectures and free dinner prasadam, the association of devotees, all come together to give you the most peaceful, calming spiritual experience.

Every weekend the temple has a LiveCounter offering fresh and tasty prasadam for a donation. Varieties of dosas, iddlies, channa batura, pizzas, chaat items and their famous Thaali’s )offered on special days) are awesome. I have tried all their items and loved every one of them. They also have special events with creative and special menu’s offered periodically. A must visit on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8pm and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. Highly...

A beautiful monument, amids Naperville. When we enter in to the temple we have an amazing experience of Divinity, serenity filled with inner happiness which we have never experienced it before. A place to be visited every day if possible. When interacted with some of the visitors I was amazed to understanding that there are people who visits every day on their way to the office and some on the way back to their homes. It was also given to understand that there are several educational programs during weekends for adults and children as well. Here, the availability of delicious food prepared and served in a clean and tidy environment. The dishes range all vegetarian Indian and Continental. In a current scenario where we're living in a stress and depression it's a must visit place where every individual's all round nerds are catered for the peace, happiness and prosperity. Wow, what an amazing...