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Greenhouse Café

The Greenhouse Café is closed for the season, and will reopen on Thursday, April 9.

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The Greenhouse Café, operated by Blue Dragonfly Catering, is open seasonally (April – November) and offers fresh and fun sandwiches, homemade baked goods, unique salads, classic refreshments, beer and wine and more. Located in the Allerton Greenhouse (515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL).

Download a menu here or order online here (online ordering available Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick-up only; no delivery.)

Peak Season Hours (April 9 to mid-August)
Monday
: CLOSED
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.*
Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Low Season Hours (mid-August to early November)
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

*Will stay open until 7 p.m. for select special events.

NOTE: Café may close in severe weather.

Funding for the Café renovation was made possible through an estate gift from George M. Unger, and donations from the Friends of Allerton.

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