LENT FRIENDLY DINING IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN
Al’s Cafe & Creamery
Start off your meal with Crab Cakes or Garlic Roasted Shrimp. For a lighter dinner dine on a fresh Cafe Salad topped with Salmon and a cup of their wonderful Clam Chowder. Other fish entrees include the Idaho Spring Trout, Black and Bleu Salmon and Roasted Salmon Mediterranean. The seafood options are plentiful! View the full Al’s Cafe menu here. Call 847-742-1180.
Blue Box Cafe
Arabica Cafe
Yes, everything in the bakery case is a great Lent friendly option! And, for a healthy lunch, try the Salmon Salad & Twister (pictured at the top) or the Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich. View the full Arabica Cafe menu here. Call 224-227-7192.
Blue Box Cafe
Veggies rule! Pick up the Veggielicious Sandwich topped with Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant, Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion, Drizzled with Balsamic Dressing and served on Toasted Multigrain Bread. View the full Blue Box Cafe menu here featuring fresh salads and more meatless options. Call 847-697-2583.
Danny’s on Douglas
The more cheese the merrier! Pick-up an order of 6 Cheese Filled Breadsticks and a Large Cheese Pizza on Danny’s famous thin crust. View the full Danny’s menu here. Be sure to ask about the Danny’s Fish Fry Special. Call 847-742-5400.
Danny’s Fish Fry
Elgin Public House
EPH serves up their popular Fish Fry special every Friday. Enjoy beer battered Mahi-Mahi served with Pub Fries, Black Beans, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw and Lemons. They also offer fish sandwiches including a Potato Crusted Cod and Seared Ahi Tuna. View the full EPH menu here. Call 847-468-8810.
Elgin Turners
Choose from Fried Haddock, Perch, Catfish, Walleye, Baked Haddock or 10-Piece Fried Shrimp. All served with Cole Slaw, Roll and Choice of Side Potato. Bottles of Wine and 6-Pack of Beer also available. Order from Elgin Turners online here or call 847-697-4431. Available Friday’s 5pm – 8pm.
Jimmy John’s
Friday calls for a “Totally Tuna”! An 8-inch on healthy Whole Grain. Get is freaky fast from our friends at Jimmy John’s. Round out your meal with Chips and a Cookie. View the full Jimmy John’s menu here. Takeout & $2 local delivery. Call 847-888-2400
Kubo Sushi
The Tar Tar Pyramid and Shrimp Tempura make great starters. Also try the Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box, some of their Signature Rolls or the Kubo Favorite Sushi Combo featuring Saki, hamachi, ebi, maguro, unagi and a California maki. View the full Kubo Sushi menu here. Call 224-856-5590.
Mama Lee’s Popcorn
Popcorn is always Lent Friendly! Stock-up with 2 large bags for $20 to get your Pop-Tastic weekend started! View the full Mama Lee’s menu here. * Please note, Mama Lee’s is now located in the Centre of Elgin. Visit their website or call for current hours.* Call 847-789-6084.
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LENT FRIENDLY DINING IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN
Al’s Cafe & Creamery
Start off your meal with Crab Cakes or Garlic Roasted Shrimp. For a lighter dinner dine on a fresh Cafe Salad topped with Salmon and a cup of their wonderful Clam Chowder. Other fish entrees include the Idaho Spring Trout, Black and Bleu Salmon and Roasted Salmon Mediterranean. The seafood options are plentiful! View the full Al’s Cafe menu here. Call 847-742-1180.
Blue Box Cafe
Arabica Cafe
Yes, everything in the bakery case is a great Lent friendly option! And, for a healthy lunch, try the Salmon Salad & Twister (pictured at the top) or the Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich. View the full Arabica Cafe menu here. Call 224-227-7192.
Blue Box Cafe
Veggies rule! Pick up the Veggielicious Sandwich topped with Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant, Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion, Drizzled with Balsamic Dressing and served on Toasted Multigrain Bread. View the full Blue Box Cafe menu here featuring fresh salads and more meatless options. Call 847-697-2583.
Danny’s on Douglas
The more cheese the merrier! Pick-up an order of 6 Cheese Filled Breadsticks and a Large Cheese Pizza on Danny’s famous thin crust. View the full Danny’s menu here. Be sure to ask about the Danny’s Fish Fry Special. Call 847-742-5400.
Danny’s Fish Fry
Elgin Public House
EPH serves up their popular Fish Fry special every Friday. Enjoy beer battered Mahi-Mahi served with Pub Fries, Black Beans, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw and Lemons. They also offer fish sandwiches including a Potato Crusted Cod and Seared Ahi Tuna. View the full EPH menu here. Call 847-468-8810.
Elgin Turners
Choose from Fried Haddock, Perch, Catfish, Walleye, Baked Haddock or 10-Piece Fried Shrimp. All served with Cole Slaw, Roll and Choice of Side Potato. Bottles of Wine and 6-Pack of Beer also available. Order from Elgin Turners online here or call 847-697-4431. Available Friday’s 5pm – 8pm.
Jimmy John’s
Friday calls for a “Totally Tuna”! An 8-inch on healthy Whole Grain. Get is freaky fast from our friends at Jimmy John’s. Round out your meal with Chips and a Cookie. View the full Jimmy John’s menu here. Takeout & $2 local delivery. Call 847-888-2400
Kubo Sushi
The Tar Tar Pyramid and Shrimp Tempura make great starters. Also try the Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box, some of their Signature Rolls or the Kubo Favorite Sushi Combo featuring Saki, hamachi, ebi, maguro, unagi and a California maki. View the full Kubo Sushi menu here. Call 224-856-5590.
Mama Lee’s Popcorn
Popcorn is always Lent Friendly! Stock-up with 2 large bags for $20 to get your Pop-Tastic weekend started! View the full Mama Lee’s menu here. * Please note Mama Lee’s is now located in the Centre of Elgin. Please visit their website or call for current hours. * Call 847-789-6084.
Do you have a favorite Lent friendly meal? Please share with us in the comment section below. Also, be sure to follow the Downtown Neighborhood Association on Facebook.
