The Walnut SpeakEasy

214 Walnut Ave, Elgin
(847) 695-2420

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10 Pepperoni Pizza After 3pm - No Side
Mustard Crusted Chicken
Burger and Fries Served
Walnut's Famous Nachos
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Southwest Egg Rolls
Giant Soft Pretzel
French Onion Soup
Traditional Wings
Sweet Potato Tots

Menu

Appetizers
Traditional Wings (12 pcs)
12 wings tossed in 1 sauce of your choice, Served with ranch dressing, carrots, and celery.
Boneless Wings (12 pcs)
12 pieces served. Served with ranch dressing, carrots, and celery sticks.
Potato Skins
6 crispy baked potato skins stuffed with bacon, melted cheddar cheese, served with sour cream, topped with green onion.
Nachos
Our very own tortilla chips with melted cheddar cheese, soon-to-be-famous chili, tomato, diced onion served with sour cream and jalapeno peppers, salsa on the side.
Giant Pretzel
Enormous warm soft pretzel served with 2 dipping sauces, Nacho cheese, and mustard sauce. Great for sharing.
Traditional Wings (06 pcs)
6 wings tossed in one sauce of your choice. Served with ranch dressing, carrots and celery.
Southwest Egg Rolls
6 halves served with chipotle ranch dressing.
Sampler Basket
3 chicken tenders, 3 potato skins, 4 mild Buffalo wings, 3 fried pickles, and Onion straws (no subs).
Chicken Tenders
Tender strips of chicken, lightly battered and deep fried (regular or Buffalo) served with BBQ, ranch, or honey mustard sauce. Definitely a meal!
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken and cheese, grilled, and topped with lettuce, tomato, and green onion. Served with salsa and sour cream.
Fried Pickles
6 lightly breaded fried pickle spears served with Cajun ranch.
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Served with Chipotle ranch dressing.
Fried Calamari
Freshly breaded and fried. Served with cocktail sauce.
Onion Rings
onion rings served with Cajun ranch dressing.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Served with pita bread.
Chili Cheese Fries
Fresh cut fries covered with chili and melted cheddar .
Feta Cheese Fries
Fresh cut fries drizzled with olive oil and feta cheese and baked in oven.
Chips and Salsa
Our very own homemade chips and salsa.
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Chili Platter
Bowl of chili topped with cheese and green onions with a side of sour cream and jalapenos and homemade nacho chips.

Salad and Wraps
Southwest Salad
Grilled marinated chicken breast strips, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, and avocado slices over mixed greens. Topped with crunchy tortilla strips served with chipotle ranch dressing. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Crisp romaine, diced tomato with Caesar dressing and freshly grated Parmesan cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Apple Walnut Salad
Marinated grilled chicken breast strips, granny smith apple slices, and tomato wedges atop crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce. Sprinkled with chopped walnuts and crumbled bleu cheese served with bleu cheese dressing. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Turkey Caesar Wrap
Turkey, Crisp romaine, diced tomato, crispy Bacon with Caesar dressing and freshly grated Parmesan cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, tossed in a spicy, or mild Buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes with bleu cheese or ranch dressing on the side. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Cobb Salad
Chopped layers of grilled chicken breast, tomato, bacon, bleu cheese, avocado, and hard-boiled egg atop crisp mixed greens served with your choice of dressing. Add cheese for an additional charge. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Roasted Veggie Wrap
Portabella, fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, broccoli, and roasted onions tossed in balsamic vinaigrette wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Tuscan Chicken Wrap
Char-grilled chicken strips, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, mushrooms with mozzarella cheese and oregano wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, Kalamata olives, and imported feta cheese served with our traditional Greek dressing and grilled pita. Add protein for an additional charge. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
House Salad
Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce with red cabbage, tomato, and cucumber. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons, tomato, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add protein for an additional charge. All dressings served on the side. Extra dressing for an additional charge.
Sweet Thai Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet tai chili sauce and served over a bed of lettuce mixed with walnuts, red onion, cucumbers, mandarin oranges and wontons. Choice of dressing.
Fajita Chicken Wrap
Seasoned chicken, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, refried beans, jalapeños, and pepper jack cheese.

Soups and Chili
Baked French Onion Soup
French onion soup made daily with 3 cheeses melted atop.
Chili
Chili Plater
Bowl of Chili topped with cheddar cheese and green onion, served with a side of sour cream, jalapeño peppers, and homemade nacho chips .
CUP-Soup of The day
Homemade Soups made Daily (Monday: Chicken Noodle ) (Tuesday : Broccoli Cheddar) (Wednesday :Chicken and Rice (Broth) (Thursday :Chicken Tortilla ) (Friday: New England Clam Chowder) (Saturday : Stuffed Pepper) (Sunday : Cream of Chicken and Rice)
Bowl -Soup of The day
Homemade Soups made Daily (Monday: Chicken Noodle ) (Tuesday : Broccoli Cheddar) (Wednesday :Chicken and Rice (Broth) (Thursday :Chicken Tortilla ) (Friday: New England Clam Chowder) (Saturday : Stuffed Pepper) (Sunday : Cream of Chicken and Rice)

Sandwiches
BLT Club
Triple decker crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Choice of white, wheat, or rye bread.
BLT Sandwich
Served on French bread with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Turkey Bacon Club with Bacon
Choice of white, wheat, or rye bread.
NY Strip Sandwich
Char broiled to your liking served on a toasted French roll.
Reuben Sandwich
Fresh corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese on grilled light rye 1000 Island upon request.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender Pulled Pork slathered in our BBQ sauce served on a bun. Served with a side of Coleslaw. .
Grilled Corned Beef and Swiss Sandwich
Generous portion of our extra lean fresh corned beef and Swiss cheese on grilled light rye.
Turkey Club Junior with Bacon Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Corned Beef with Swiss Club
Served with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Choice of white, wheat, or rye bread.
BBQ Roast Beef Sandwich
Slice of tender juicy beef with BBQ sauce served on a toasted French roll.
Home Cooked Italian Beef Sandwich
Choice roasted beef served on a toasted French roll choice of green peppers or hot giardiniera.
Tuna Melt
Albacore Tuna on grilled light rye with tomato and cheddar cheese.

Fresh Char-Broiled Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches
Hamburger
Served on toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and onion. . All burger and chicken sandwiches are served on a toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and raw onion.
Hamburger (1/2 lb)
Served on toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and onion. All burger and chicken sandwiches are served on a toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and raw onion.
Chicken Sandwich
Served on toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and onion. pasta salad, or coleslaw. All burger and chicken sandwiches are served on a toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and raw onion.
Impossible Burger
A burger without the beef. Made from plants. Delicious, you may never have a beef burger again. All burger and chicken sandwiches are served on a toasted bun with lettuce, pickle and raw onion.

Specialty Burger and Chicken Chicken Sandwiches
California Burger
Ripe avocado slices with bacon and melted provolone cheese. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Rancher Chicken Sandwich
Crispy chicken breast topped with buffalo ranch sauce, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. .
The Bacon Cheddar
Grilled onions, bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Bleu Cheese Burger
Smothered in fresh bleu cheese. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Swiss Mushroom Burger
Sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Burger of The Month
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Patty Melt
American cheese, grilled onions on grilled light rye. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Cajun Burger
Seared with Cajun spices and served with ranch dressing. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Impossible Delight Burger
Burger delivers all the same qualities of beef, but its made of plant! Try One! sauteed onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and mozzarella cheese. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Walnut Delight
Sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers, and mozzarella. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.
Fiesta Burger
Fresh guacamole, salsa, and melted pepper jack cheese. All speciality burgers can be beef patty or chicken breast. All Speciality burgers are 1/2 lb. patties. Chicken breast are marinated and grilled. Sandwiches Served with Choice of fries, pasta salad or coleslaw.

Specialty Pizza
Super Supreme Pizza Thin Crust
Pepperoni, sausage, green pepper, onion, mushrooms.
Greek Pizza Thin Crust
Feta, spinach, black olives, onions, and oregano.
BBQ Pizza Thin Crust
Marinated chicken breast, onions, BBQ sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
Vegetable Pizza Thin Crust
The Hawaiian Pizza Thin Crust
Canadian bacon, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese.
Mexican Pizza Thin Crust
Beef, green onion, tomato, jalapeno, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
The Ultimate Pizza
Roast beef, sausage, onions, hot giardiniera, fresh garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
Buffalo Pizza Thin Crust
Marinated chicken breast, Buffalo sauce, mozzarella, and a hint of cheddar cheese.

Steak
10 oz Rib Eye
10 oz. char-grilled to your specifications. Served with a salad and fries and vegetable of the day.
10 oz New York Strip with Au Jus
Char-grilled to your specifications. Served with a salad and fries and vegetable of the day.
Boston Chopper
Chopped sirloin topped with mushrooms, onions, and mozzarella cheese served over pan sauce baked en casserole. Served with a salad and fries and vegetable of the day.
8 oz NY Strip Steak & 4 Shrimp
Char-grilled to your liking. Grilled or fried shrimp.

BBQ Ribs
Half Slab Ribs
Half Slab fall off the bone tender drenched in our special BBQ sauce. Served with salad and your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day.
Full Slab
Full slab fall off the bone tender drenched in our special BBQ sauce. . Served with salad and your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day.
Ribs and Shrimp Combo
1/2 slab of BBQ ribs and four jumbo fried shrimp. Served with salad and your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day.

Chicken Entrees
Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta and blacken chicken tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Side of garlic bread (no potato). Served with a salad.
Baked Chicken (1/2 )
Served BBQ or grecian style. Served with veggie and choice of potato. Served with a salad.
Mustard Crusted Chicken
Tender chicken breast coated with Dijon mustard and country bread crumbs sautéed and served with a light lemon cream sauce. Served with a salad.
Fire Roasted Chicken Pasta
Penne pasta with red and green bell peppers, red pepper flakes, and cajun spice tossed in a garlic cream sauce with blackened chicken
Vodka Pasta
Mostaccioli pasta tossed in our homemade vodka sauce served with garlic bread. Choice of Italian sausage or chicken.

Fish
Roasted Salmon
Pan seared Atlantic salmon filet in white wine and lemon sauce. Served with a salad and your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day.
Buttermilk Crusted Arctic Cod
Arctic baked cod and buttermilk bread crumb crust. Served with a salad and your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day.
Fried Shrimp
8 jumbo fried shrimp with our own crunchy breading and cocktail sauce. Served with a salad and your choice of potato (fries or mashed) or rice pilaf and vegetable of the day.
Salmon Piccata
Pan seared salmon in a butter sauce topped with capers & broccoli over a bed of linguine pasta. Served with garlic bread.l
Tropical Salmon
Pan seared salmon topped with mango pineapple salsa and drizzled with mango habanero sauce.

Desserts
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie
Great for sharing 2-3 people. Fresh warm cookie served with ice cream on side.
Carrot Cake
Rich, moist carrot cake layered, and frosted with sweetened cream cheese, walnuts surrounding the sides.
Death by Chocolate (GF)
Gluten-free. Creamy chocolate flourless mousse cake with chocolate ganache.
New York Cheesecake
New York cheesecake iced with cream cheese and vanilla short bread crust.
Warm Chocolate Brownie A la Mode
Warm fresh baked brownie topped with vanilla ice cream ( great for sharing 2-4 People!

Sides
Fresh Cut Fries
Large order of fresh cut fries.
Small Onion Rings
Served with Cajun ranch.
Sweet Potato Tots
Garlic Bread
Vegetables
Side Celery and Carrots
Side of Veggies
Side of Rice
Small Side Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onion, red cabbage, crouton, and cucumber.

Beverages
Coke Bottle
Sprite Bottle
Flavored Ice Tea
Minute Maid Lemonade
Bottled Water
IBC Bottled Root Beer
Perrier Sparkling Water

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Recent Reviews

I've been going to Walnut for several years with coworkers for lunch and/or happy hour. There was a period where we went there once a month for lunch because their wings were really good and prices were on par for a lunch outing.

Recently, a new bartender start working during the lunch shift who is not always attentive, even while taking our order. She is friendly, but seems always distracted. We waited for a few minutes before she came to place our orders...
October 2025
Where to begin? I ordered a 10 piece order of chicken wings ( lemon pepper with a side of buffalo 🤤) truly amazing. Also tried their pizza ( Sausage and Pepperoni) and it was cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend this place for dinner or any occasion!
September 2025
Great place to actually eat and have a conversation!
Waitstaff was attentive and considerate, food was tasty and menu offered a nice variety without being overwhelming. Off street parking. Clean.
Comfortable. It’s not often I call a restaurant that, but it truly was. I’d be back often if I lived in the area! Did I say excellent staff? Well, there, I said it again. (No, I don’t know any of them.)
August 2025

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The Walnut SpeakEasy

214 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 695-2420