Try Downtown Elgin for Great Dining & Drinks!
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European and American fusion. Monthly special dinner menus. Home of the famous Burns Malt!
Seasonal outdoor patio dining.
Food from around the world. Located inside
Dream Hall at 51.
Latin fusion cuisine and vibe.
Birria tacos, yuca fries, flautas.
Fish tacos, cubanos, empanadas.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
Gluten-free and extra crispy!
Drumchops or boneless thighs.
Half or whole fried chicken.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
Local deli with a Dr. Who theme!
Premium coffees, meats, cheeses.
Create-your-own sandwich.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
Steakhouse and bistro.
Traditional favorites.
Contemporary setting.
Inside Grand Victoria Casino.
Delicious pizza & drinks.
Pasta, ribs, sandwiches.
Local favorite since 1968.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
DINE OUTDOORS!
A great meal or drinks outdoors on a nice day sounds wonderful! Here is where you can find outdoor dining in Downtown Elgin.Get a little fresh air and enjoy the weather!
Downtown Elgin restaurants offer a variety of options to dine or drink in the great outdoors. For full patio service try Al’s Cafe, Elgin Public House, Danny’s on Douglas or Dream Hall at 51 restaurants. For more intimate sidewalk dining or beverage options try BeaUnique Latin Kitchen, Blue Box Cafe, Kubo Sushi, Martini Room or Meraki Market Hub.
Multi-concept food hall.
Viator Coffee, Brillo Breakfast,
Lounge 51 & more.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
Quick coffee and beverages.
Donuts and bagels.
Sandwiches, snacks, wraps.
Drive-thru available.
Traditional Mexican seafood.
Tacos, burritos, tortas.
Barbacoa, birria, pozole.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
All your Mexican favorites.
Generous burritos, tacos, tortas.
Enchilada plates, fajitas, nachos.
Ask about daily specials.
Not your average pub grub!
Extensive food & drink menus.
Daily specials & happy hour.
Seasonal outdoor patio dining.
Friday night fish-fry.
A local favorite.
Available year-long!
Pick-up or dine-in.
Fresh made & health conscious.
Made to order ice cream.
Hundreds of flavor combos!
Always fresh, always delicious.
Fresh and healthy!
Juices and smoothies.
Ginger shots, sea moss.
Smoothie Acai bowls.
CRAVING COCKTAILS?
Here is where to find the best cocktails in Downtown Elgin!It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Downtown Elgin!
For something unique try Tiki drinks at Vern’s Tavern. At Martini Room enjoy award winning martinis in a huge variety of flavors. EPH has an impressive offering of beers, Al’s Cafe is known for their Maltinis and Lounge 51 serves up refined classics. When you want to keep it simple head over to Eaton’s Redwood Inn. Cheers!
Your favorite sub classics.
Premium meats & cheeses.
Bread baked fresh daily.
Freaky fast local delivery.
Traditional Japanese food,
with a slight Cali twist.
Hand crafted sushi.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
Famous roasted chicken!
Carne asada, chicken quesadilla.
Chicken burrito, steak burrito.
Tortas, tacos, lunch combos.
Authentic gorditas.
Tacos, burritos.
Barbacoa menudo.
Seasonal outdoor dining.
40+ ice cream flavors!
Mangonadas & paletas.
Aguas frescas & esquimales.
Elotes, dorilocos, nachos.
Artisan cocktails.
Wonderful wine selection.
Seasonal outdoor patio.
Inside Dream Hall at 51.
Delicious gourmet popcorn.
Cheddar, caramel, kettle corn.
Smoothies and snacks.
Located inside The Centre.
Award winning cocktails.
50+ martini flavors!
Flights, wines, margaritas.
Live music & entertainment.
Local Mexican bakery.
Fresh baked daily.
Breads, cookies, pastries.
Custom cakes available.
Pizzeria located inside
Dream Hall at 51.
Pizzeria with unique creations like homemade Italian beef, Mojo Pork Loin, Meatball sandwiches and handcrafted sodas.
Delicious, fresh donuts! Coffee, sandwiches, burgers. Soup, steamed buns & more. Inside Gail Borden Library.
EATING HEALTHY?
Low carb, high protein, low fat ... whatever form of healthy food you're looking for you can find it in Downtown Elgin.Downtown Elgin has you covered!
At Al’s Cafe try the Veggie Burger, Black Angus Steak Salad or Roasted Salmon Mediterranean. At EPH order the Hummus & Veggies, Margarita Shrimp, Chopped Salad or Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich. Blue Box Cafe also has salads and create-your-own sandwiches. Kubo Sushi has an expansive menu full of healthy options and Goose’s Natural Juices is 100% fresh and great for you. Yes, you can eat healthy in Downtown Elgin!
Artisanal pastries baked fresh daily, made in-house from scratch.
Proudly serving Colectivo Coffee.
Unique experience of Asian cuisine infused with inspirations and flavors from Japan, Korea, and Thailand.
Specialty & classic cocktails.
Tiki drinks and small bites.
Classy tavern atmosphere.
A hidden gem in Elgin!
Gourmet coffee & espresso drinks. Delicious small breakfast plates. Fresh pastries and baked goods. Inside Dream Hall at 51.