The Garden View Café at the Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe
(847) 835-8375
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Sesame Orange Chicken Flatbread
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Fiesta Cheeseburger
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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...
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!!!
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...
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