Greenhouse Café

Greenhouse Café Operated by Blue Dragonfly Catering, the Greenhouse Café offers freshly made drinks and food.
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Stop by for coffee or lunch on your next adventure at Allerton Park and Retreat Center!

WE'RE HIRING!Blue Dragonfly Catering is now hiring a Kitchen Assistant to assist with catering operations year-round and...
08/27/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

Blue Dragonfly Catering is now hiring a Kitchen Assistant to assist with catering operations year-round and seasonally in the Greenhouse Café at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL (open April through October).

The Greenhouse Café focuses on fast, fresh, casual takeaway, with a creative menu in a beautiful setting. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to take initiative as they contribute to our small team.

Training is available and there are opportunities for advancement!

Learn more and apply: https://allerton.illinois.edu/kitchen-assistant/

We are now operating in our low season hours! Make sure to plan your late summer/fall visits in the next couple months b...
08/20/2026

We are now operating in our low season hours! Make sure to plan your late summer/fall visits in the next couple months before we close for the season on November 1!

Learn more: https://allerton.illinois.edu/greenhouse-cafe/

08/14/2026

The cafe will open at 10am today (Friday Aug 14). Croughnuts will be waiting!

08/12/2026

The cafe has closed due to inclement weather conditions. See you tomorrow!

"Absolutely lovely. The staff alone is amazing and the gentlemen and his wife who cooks are absolute gems. I’d go back t...
08/01/2026

"Absolutely lovely. The staff alone is amazing and the gentlemen and his wife who cooks are absolute gems. I’d go back to support them alone, the rest is absolutely beautiful as well. Strong history and a lot of love here." -Rae B., Google review

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Find our menu and hours: https://allerton.illinois.edu/greenhouse-cafe/

MENU HIGHLIGHT(The Famous) Figgy Piggy: ham, bacon, pimento cheese, and fig jam on ciabatta 😋🤤Open today (Thursday) from...
07/30/2026

MENU HIGHLIGHT

(The Famous) Figgy Piggy: ham, bacon, pimento cheese, and fig jam on ciabatta 😋🤤

Open today (Thursday) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.!

Find our full hours and menu: https://allerton.illinois.edu/greenhouse-cafe/

"Fresh delicious food, often employing fresh herbs from the garden outside. I especially love the 'Sunsinger salad.' Per...
07/29/2026

"Fresh delicious food, often employing fresh herbs from the garden outside. I especially love the 'Sunsinger salad.' Perfect." -Alice B., Google review

Open today (Wednesday) until 4 p.m.!

Find our full menu and hours: https://allerton.illinois.edu/greenhouse-cafe/

Our famous Allerton T: A blend of mint, mango green tea, & lemonade. Refreshing and delicious! 😋☺️Open today (Wednesday)...
07/15/2026

Our famous Allerton T: A blend of mint, mango green tea, & lemonade. Refreshing and delicious! 😋☺️

Open today (Wednesday) until 4 p.m.!

Find our full menu and hours: https://allerton.illinois.edu/greenhouse-cafe/

Address

505 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL
61856

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12177145858

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