Sandbox Beach Cafe

Lakefront Trl, Chicago

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Max Geraci

Food was really good. We forgot our water at the counter and about halfway down the beach towards North Ave one of the staff came sprinting down and stopped us with the water we forgot. Very friendly and totally went out of their way. Will never forget that. 5/5

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chad Ogren

Walking by, stop for a taco.
Riding by stop for two tacos. And don't sleep on the tamales either. You worked hard you deserve this!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Rodrigues

Very, very good taco salad. All homemade menu and food. Super refreshing and relaxing atmosphere. Owner is a very nice person, loves to talk and easygoing! A nice place to stop by for a quick bite to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Salad

Raneem Samman

Perfect spot for a break while biking, a refuel for a run, and a hang out with friends and/or a cute date on the lake front.

Super pet friendly and has some of the best views of the lake/city!!

Opens all days of the week!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beyond Meat Plant Based Brat w Chips, Fresh Chunky Guacamole, Taco Salad, Vienna Beef Chicago Hot Dog w Chips

Manuel García Nieto

Great taco salad, delicious and fresh. Very reasonable price to be next to the beach and they have tables and umbrellas if you want to eat there. Kind staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Salad

Andy Loh

The shop duo was super kind and food was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cielito Coffee

We had the pleasure to visit the cafe . We enjoyed the delicious hot and had an amazing service from the stuff and the owner. She suggested to try the tacos next time so we will be there to do so :) ahh also, there are dogs friendly ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vienna Beef Chicago Hot Dog w Chips

Jeff Stoecklein

Excellent tacos and love the taco salad too. Perfect for a day on the lakefront.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

tony mizzle

Awsome chicken tacos!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lori Rotenberk

This is a hidden gem along big ol’ Lake Michigan just south of Fullerton. Owner Shari has designed a lovely patio set up and has the best homemade guacamole an tamale’s made this side of Pilsen. Open from 11 to 5 everyday, weather permitting, through Sept 17. I make it a stop on lakefront bike rides. And it’s a lovely place to meet a friend for an afternoon of people watching. I almost don’t want to tell you about The Sandbox as it’s been my little secret.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fresh Chunky Guacamole

Abir Kteich

Bad hospitality ,treating people with no patience and racism

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

UltimateRoadRally

Talk about a great hotdog stand on the beach amazing service and good food with a view of the lake. Highly recommend stop here on your walk or bike ride.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danny Sapio

Great location with excellent food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lee W

This tiny cafe is an absolute jewel. Tacos here are super - really, they are superb. Oh yeah, the taco salad is even better. So, make sure you stop by when biking or jogging on the north Lakefront Trail, 1/2 mile south of Fullerton. A great place to enjoy one of the finest views as well.

Nick Spencer

Great tamales, tacos, hot dogs and more. The owner and staff are super nice. Awesome place to stop by and check out, highly recommend.

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