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The Garden View Café seeks to provide customers with a fresh menu featuring local, sustainably produced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Enjoy a delicious meal or grab-and-go snack with a beautiful view of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.
Casual American nook, set in a horticultural center, using student-grown produce on its weekly menu.
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Address: 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: (847) 835-8375
Website: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/cafe
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The Garden View Café at the Chicago Botanic Garden – Glencoe, IL
The Garden View Café at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. 4 stars (197 reviews). Cafe. Hours, menu, photos & directions.
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Albert Hernandez
⭐️ 1 Star – Overpriced Hot Milk & Terrible Customer Service
I’m extremely disappointed with the café at the Botanical Garden.
We ordered 4 hot chocolates (3 large, 1 small) and paid $26.98, which is already outrageous pricing. The problem is that 2 of the 4 drinks barely had any chocolate flavor at all — they tasted like plain hot milk.
When I politely asked the staff if they could either remake the drinks or simply add more chocolate, I was told they could not remake it because I had already taken a sip. On top of that, they refused to offer any refund, even though the product clearly wasn’t made correctly.
So basically, you pay almost $27 and if they mess up your order, you’re stuck with it.
I expected better from a place associated with such a beautiful and high-quality experience. This was not just disappointing — it felt like they didn’t care at all.
Save your money and skip the hot chocolate here.
… moreI’m extremely disappointed with the café at the Botanical Garden.
We ordered 4 hot chocolates (3 large, 1 small) and paid $26.98, which is already outrageous pricing. The problem is that 2 of the 4 drinks barely had any chocolate flavor at all — they tasted like plain hot milk.
When I politely asked the staff if they could either remake the drinks or simply add more chocolate, I was told they could not remake it because I had already taken a sip. On top of that, they refused to offer any refund, even though the product clearly wasn’t made correctly.
So basically, you pay almost $27 and if they mess up your order, you’re stuck with it.
I expected better from a place associated with such a beautiful and high-quality experience. This was not just disappointing — it felt like they didn’t care at all.
Save your money and skip the hot chocolate here.
Zenia Sunavala
Excellent coffee. Great bakery with many grab-and-go options. You can tell they put a lot of effort into planning the menu options and actually making this an enjoyable dining experience. Try the zucchini pastry!!!
… moretom sokolinski
It certainly seems like you have changed the management company for this restaurant. All four of us in our party complained about the food quality and price. My wife asked for almond milk in her coffee and was charged an extra 1.50 for basically a shot glass of almond milk.
… moreK Mulcahy
We went for Sunday Brunch recently. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM to 2 PM. Like all the other times we’ve eaten here the food was delicious. Lots of little extra flavor touches that make it tasty and interesting. For brunch, you order and pay at a counter and the food is brought to your table. This time we had a mushroom and cheese omelet, lemon-blueberry pancakes with blueberry coulis and a tuna melt sandwich. An outdoor dining terrace with grill is a lovely option when the weather is suitable. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The place was impeccably clean. The Garden View Café is really a gem.
The cost is very reasonable for a “nice” cafe. The only possible downside of eating delicious food in a gorgeous garden is the parking fee. Even though garden admission is free the cost of parking is typically $25 per car on weekdays and $30 on weekends. Less for seniors and free for garden members. Of course, you could Uber here or take public transportation or bike or walk if you lived nearby to avoid the parking fee. But when combined with a nice long garden visit, often with free concerts during the summer, the parking fee for a meal here seems really worth it.
… moreThe cost is very reasonable for a “nice” cafe. The only possible downside of eating delicious food in a gorgeous garden is the parking fee. Even though garden admission is free the cost of parking is typically $25 per car on weekdays and $30 on weekends. Less for seniors and free for garden members. Of course, you could Uber here or take public transportation or bike or walk if you lived nearby to avoid the parking fee. But when combined with a nice long garden visit, often with free concerts during the summer, the parking fee for a meal here seems really worth it.
Huilong Zhou
The food nowadays are crazy you can easily spend 20-30 per person in a cafe for a simple meal, but the grill station outdoor is nice
… moreMichael C
The food here is good. The prices seem high but I don’t mind because it’s going toward the garden. Unfortunately, our last experience when it comes to the staff here was not positive. I’m not sure if there is new management running the cafe, but a couple of the staff members working there seemed genuinely miserable and treated the customers poorly. We regularly go to the garden and stop for lunch. I’m not sure we will be eating there anymore. There is no reason to look at/treat people the way we and others were treated.
… moreJames Brooks
My partner and I have been to the Garden View Cafe a couple of times this year. We’re happy to report that the new food service (Levy), seems to be doing a good job of providing quality foods for acceptable prices.
The variety of sandwiches and other freshly prepared dishes is refreshing and satisfying. We have sampled the tuna melt, the black bean soup and the grilled cheese sandwich. All of these dishes were freshly made and tasty.
While the portions were not “American super-size,” they have been ample. Prices are what you would expect at a venue like the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Another improvement that Levy brings to the Garden View is conscientious service. After ordering our food, we took a table buzzer and sat at a table near a window. Minutes later, a Levy server brought our order to the table. She even offered to get us an extra plate and did so promptly.
We hope that Levy will continue to provide high-quality foods at reasonable costs at the Chicago Botanic Garden (where visitors are “captive diners”).
… moreThe variety of sandwiches and other freshly prepared dishes is refreshing and satisfying. We have sampled the tuna melt, the black bean soup and the grilled cheese sandwich. All of these dishes were freshly made and tasty.
While the portions were not “American super-size,” they have been ample. Prices are what you would expect at a venue like the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Another improvement that Levy brings to the Garden View is conscientious service. After ordering our food, we took a table buzzer and sat at a table near a window. Minutes later, a Levy server brought our order to the table. She even offered to get us an extra plate and did so promptly.
We hope that Levy will continue to provide high-quality foods at reasonable costs at the Chicago Botanic Garden (where visitors are “captive diners”).
evan king
Quick and my salmon was delicious. The veggie mix had so many different things and they were all so good! Coffee was good too! Nice break from the walking.
… moreI D
Ok selection of food but you will have chance to sit on the nice outside patio with plants and flower around you Nice selection of drinks. Pleasant speedy service.
… moreGoodDay
Yes, the prices are definitely on the higher side, but considering the quality of the food and the fact that it’s conveniently located inside the Botanical Garden with such an amazing view, the premium feels worth it. The plating is beautiful, the ingredients are fresh, and everything tastes great. Given the setting and likely high demand, the slightly higher pricing makes sense—it helps maintain a pleasant dining experience without overwhelming the space. A lovely spot to enjoy both nature and a good meal.
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