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Welcome to the Official Al's Café page A Little History About
Al’s Café & The Building
(167 Dupage St. Chicago St. Judge Ranstead died in 1915.
now known as Al’s Café 43 DuPage Court)
In 1892, the Ranstead Building was completed. It was designed by Elgin Architect Smith Hoag, with Siederstrom and son doing the carpenter work, and Lilly and Palm doing the mason work. The Elgin Daily Courier of December 31, 1892 declared “J.W. Ranstead’s Building on DuPage street is perfect in it’s construction and is one of the best in the city.”
John W.
09/24/2024
Saturday 9/28 from 11:00am-2:30 pm Al’s Cafe will be rolling out a spin-tastic wheel of fun for all the kiddos! Everyone’s a winner with prizes galore! 🎉🎈
NEXT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28!
Elgin Fringe is hosting FREE outdoor performances in Downtown Elgin's newly opened DuPage Court! Bring a chair, grab a snack from a downtown restaurant, and join us for music, magic, and more!
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SCHEDULE
10:30AM FeelJones and the New Gospel
12:00PM Dinder Brother's Circus AKA: the DON'T try this at home show!
1:30PM The Kindness Show with Miss Make-Believe
These performances are all Rated G and suitable for all ages.
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You can also visit with our community friends from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin School of Rock, Side Street Studio Arts, League of Women Voters, and more.
Go to https://www.elginfringefestival.com for more details.
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission
Side Street Studio Arts
League of Women Voters of the US
School of Rock Elgin
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
It’s still prime time to treat yourself to one of our six fabulous schnitzels featured in this month’s special!
We’re rolling out the welcome mat today from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with cozy dine-in or shady patio seating available! Come dine with us!
Boo-hoo! 🫣🥲
Our patio season is taking a final curtain call & my heart is shattered like a glass of spilled Sangria!🍹
09/14/2024
We were so excited to see Chad Goodman, Conductor for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on WGN Morning News!
All of us at Al’s Cafe look forward to another incredible season! Thank you for being such a vital part of Elgin! Congratulations on 75 years ESO! 🎉
Join us for dinner before the concert! We accept reservations!
OPEN: 11:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday-Sunday
I had a fantastic time on this morning! We discussed the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 75th-Anniversary Season, the incredible Elgin community and why attending an ESO concert is the perfect way to spend a night out on the town! ❤️
09/08/2024
Thank you for the shout out Historic Elgin House Tour! We appreciate you!
It’s not too late to purchase tickets Elgin
If you’re attending today’s house walk and are interested in experiencing a little more historical architecture, stop on by today!
We are open 11:00am-8:00pm!
We accept Reservations and to go orders via phone or through the Toast App.
09/07/2024
Happy Historical House
Walk Weekend Elgin!
Today we are feeling extra appreciative of our city and our restaurant! The building commissioned in 1892 & our food are forever timeless!
If you’re attending today’s house walk and are interested in experiencing a little more historical architecture, stop on by today or tomorrow!
We are open 11:00am-8:00pm!
We accept Reservations and to go orders via phone or through the Toast App.
09/03/2024
Al’s Cafe’s Maltini of the Month
Cherries Jubilee
09/03/2024
Al’s Cafe’s September Special
Schnitzel Fest
08/23/2024
Thank you and artist Jacqui Stilson for putting a smile on our faces today with this precious little gift outside our restaurant!
What’s the saying??
Don’t take life for “granite?”
Join us today for lunch or dinner!
We are open from 11:00am-8:00pm.
It’s not too late to try our Ragin’ Cajun Monthly Specials!
We hope to see you!
Happy Friday!
08/19/2024
08/10/2024
‼️ DELICIOUSNESS ALERT‼️
Introducing Chef Tony’s Tuna Chaufrous!
One of 5 New Entrees that are highlighted during our Ragin’ Cajun Monthly Specials.
It pairs lovely with our Hurricane Cocktail!
Give us a like, share or comment if you’ve tried any of our Ragin’ Cajun Specials.
We’d love to hear from you!
08/08/2024
Al’s Cafe’s August Special
Ragin Cajun
08/06/2024
Al’s Cafe’s next Monthly Special starts Thursday!
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Address
43 Du Page Court
Elgin, IL
60120
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 11am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 8pm |
| Friday | 11am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 8pm |
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