Dining

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Grab a Bite to Eat!

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a sweet treat, or a refreshing beverage, you'll find a variety of restaurants and food stands across the park. Enjoy everything from classic burgers and fries to unique seasonal specials.

Please note: Hours of operation for our dining locations may vary seasonally and by day.

Guests sit at tables eating lunch.
Dining
Open

Graze Kitchen

Emerge from the Living Coast exhibit, and then feast on vegetarian options, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

Where to Find It
  • The Living Coast
  • Feathers and Scales
The exterior of Cup and Cone.
Dining
Open

Cup & Cone

Enjoy some sweet treats with your favorite ice cream and ICEE flavors as well as custom-made coffee drinks and cold brew

Where to Find It
  • North Gate
  • South Gate
  • Australia
  • Hamill Family Play Zoo
BZ Red Hots at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dining
Open

BZ Red Hots

Choose from a variety of foods including Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Sandwiches, and seasonal salads.

Where to Find It
  • Dolphin Bay
  • East Mall
  • Big Cats
 Bites n Brews refreshment station at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dining
Open

Bites & Brews Stands

Offering all your festive favorites including beer, pretzels with cheese, popcorn, and cotton candy

Where to Find It
  • North Gate
  • South Gate
  • The Living Coast
  • Wild Burger Plaza
  • Hoofed Animals
Dippin Dots at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dining
Open

Dippin' Dots Carts

Look for the ultimate ice cream treat at one of the many Dippin' Dots carts located around the Zoo.

Where to Find It
  • Habitat Africa! The Forest
  • BZ Red Hots Plaza
  • Carousel Plaza
  • The Living Coast
  • Tropic World
Exterior photo of The Grove at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
Dining
Open

The Grove

Don't miss out on The Grove's specialty treats, including Dole Whips, frozen chocolate-dipped bananas, and more.

Where to Find It
  • Bramsen Tropical Forests
  • Tropic World
  • Feathers and Scales
A cheeseburger sits on a plate with potato chips.
Dining
Open Weekends
Seasonal

Wild Burger

Trekking through Great Bear Wilderness can sure make you hungry. From all-beef hot dogs, burgers, and more, you are sure to satisfy the hunger of your entire group. Choose from fountain drinks, water, and a selection of beers.

Where to Find It
  • Great Bear Wilderness
A hand reaches out of a window to hand an ice cream cone to a guest.
Dining
Seasonal
Local Favorite

The Original Rainbow Cone

The Original Rainbow Cone® is now available at Brookfield Zoo Chicago! Through spring and summer, you'll be able to purchase a wide range of treats from this legendary 100-year-old ice cream brand, right here at the Zoo.

Where to Find It
  • East Mall
A cheese pizza on a wood table.
Dining
Open Weekends

Roaring Oven

When it's time to grab lunch, or just fill up along your way around the Zoo, we've got you covered. Enjoy wildly great pizza, paninos, funnel cakes, and more!

Where to Find It
  • East Mall
A plate with a chicken sandwich and chips.
Dining
Food Truck
Seasonal

The Coop

The Coop Truck offers hand-breaded chicken sandwiches in a variety of delicious flavors.

Where to Find It
  • East Mall
A plate of three tacos.
Dining
Food Truck
Seasonal

Taco Caja Food Truck

The Taco Caja Truck offers street tacos made with a variety of meat and vegetarian options.

Where to Find It
  • East Mall