Outdoor seating at Landmark Cafe

Shopping & Dining

Shop at the Zoo

Inside the Gift Shop

The Gift Shop

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Browse unique, nature-inspired items for kids and adults, including apparel, handcrafted jewelry, travel gear, souvenirs, games, puzzles, educational toys, books, and a huge variety of plush animals. Every purchase helps keep the zoo free and open to all while advancing world-class animal care, global wildlife conservation, and local learning opportunities.

Lincoln Park Zoo and AAA members get a 10% discount on all gift shop purchases.

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Dine at the Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo and AAA members receive a 10% discount at all zoo dining locations.

The Patio at Cafe Brauer

The Patio at Café Brauer

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free*
Open Seasonally

Weekdays: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. & Weekends: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

The Patio at Café Brauer offers panoramic views of Nature Boardwalk, a restored native ecosystem, and soaring skyscrapers. Dine on savory small plates and specialty burgers. Sip cocktails, craft-brewed ales, and wine.

*Gluten-free options are not listed on the menu. If you have allergic or dietary restrictions, please inform your server and we will do our best to accommodate your request. 

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Outdoor seating at Park Place Cafe

Park Place Café

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free*
Open Year-Round

11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Mexican and Italian food, burgers, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, ice cream, and more. Indoor and outside seating available. Park Place Cafe is open for takeaway. Meals can be ordered using Tock: visit exploretock.com/parkplacecafe.

*Gluten-free options are not listed on the menu. If you have allergic or dietary restrictions, please inform your server and we will do our best to accommodate your request. 

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Bird's Eye Bar & Grill

Bird’s Eye Bar & Grill

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Open Seasonally

Weekdays: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. & Weekends: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dine with a view in an open-air rooftop setting overlooking the Main Mall.

Outdoor seating at Landmark Cafe

Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Open Seasonally

Weekdays: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. & Weekends: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Chicago-style hot dogs, fries, and snacks.

Specialty Partners

Lincoln Park Zoo would like to thank its generous specialty food partners:

Joe & Ross Ice Cream

Official Scoop and Frozen Novelty

Coca-Cola

Official Soft Drink

Q Mixers

Official Mixer

Vienna Beef

Official Hot Dog

Gordon Food Service

Official Food Distributor

J&J Snack Foods Corporation

Official Pretzel and Churro

Dippin’ Dots

Official Beaded Ice Cream

Frito-Lay

Official Snack

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