Lincoln Park Zoo


Hungry?

We have a host of taste-tempting delights to satisfy every appetite. Select from made-to-order entrees including pasta, tacos, burgers and deli sandwiches at Park Place Café, the zoo’s year-round food-court.

park place cafe

Or grab a bite at one of our seasonal restaurant locations…

Capture breathtaking summertime views while enjoying fruit salads, gourmet sandwiches, and coffee at Café At Wild Things! Relax at a Chicago landmark, Café Brauer, while enjoying a half-pound cheeseburger and cooling off with a draft beer. And don’t forget the ice cream—it’s hand-scooped at Café Brauer’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

big cats

Create Chicago-style hot dogs with all the fixings at Landmark Café on the zoo’s Main Mall. Or sample Dippin Dots, pretzels, funnel cakes and soft drinks at Safari Café.

landmark cafe

Zoo Members receive a 10% discount on all food and beverage purchases. You must present your zoo membership card.