patio hop - elgin
ALEXANDER'S CAFE
Address: 1725 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123 | Click here for their website.
BENNIGAN'S AT HOLIDAY INN
Address: 495 Airport Rd., Elgin, IL 60123 | Click here for their website.
DANNY'S PIZZA
Address: 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 | Click here for their website.
DREAM HALL FOOD HALL
Address: 51 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 | Click here for their website.
Adjacent to a newly renovated court.
DUTCH INN WEST
Address: 2288 Foothill Rd, Elgin, IL 60123 | Click here for their website.
Beachy feel, often featuring live music. When they are not hosting a band, you can connect to the outdoor TouchTunes and play "pocket DJ" (one of my favorite things to do at places like this). They have a selection of patio games, too.
EL PATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 64 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 | Click here for their website.
Fun, vibrant, and lively outdoor spot!
GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 | Click here for their website.
They have a cafe and a lovely, tucked-away patio adjacent to the cafe (with a water feature). If I need quiet time outside, there are plenty of options around the library.
GRUMPY GOAT TAVERN
Address: 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL 60123 | Click here for their website.
Even if you are not golfing, this is a favorite spot of mine. You can't beat the view overlooking the beautiful rolling hills of the Highlands of Elgin Golf Course.
KUBO SUSHI & SAKE LOUNGE
Address: 70 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 | Click here for their website.
Their patio is a small but very nice sidewalk patio.
MARTINI ROOM
Address: 161 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 | Click here for their website.
Their patio is a small but very nice sidewalk patio. Unmatched creative, craft cocktails to please any taste.
NIKO'S TAVERN ELGIN
Address: 3145 US-20, Elgin, IL 60124 | Click here for their website.
OLD REPUBLIC
Address: 155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123 | Click here for their website.
Their patio is huge, multi-level, and super fun! Often featuring live bands, this venue is likely to book your favorite cover band. The patio was so well thought out that you forget your near Randall Road.
PLANK ROAD TAPROOM
Address: 39W149 Plank Rd, Elgin, IL 60124 | Click here for their website.
So much more than a patio, it's an outdoor oasis! Bring your well-behaved leashed K9 companion!
SAMMY'S MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
Address: 3091 US-20 #111, Elgin, IL 60124 | Click here for their website.
A very small sidewalk patio, but it has one! We love Sammy's!