Shopping & Dining
Shop at the Zoo
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.
Dine at the Zoo
Per City of Chicago regulations, all individuals ages 5 and older must show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to dine in any of our seated dining establishments or attend a private event.
Lincoln Park Zoo and AAA members receive a 10% discount at all zoo dining locations.
The Patio at Café Brauer
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.
Park Place Café
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. & Weekends: 10:30 a.m.–5 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.
Bird’s Eye Bar & Grill
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.
Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café
Weekdays: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. & Weekends: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Chicago-style hot dogs, fries, and snacks.
Speciality Partners
Lincoln Park Zoo would like to thank its generous specialty food partners:
Official Soft Drink
Official Scoop and Frozen Novelty
Official Produce
Official Hot Dog
Official Food Distributor
Official Pretzel and Churro