Blue Jay Cafe

08/30/2025

07/04/2025

Happy 4th! Yes we are open today and are excited to host some wonderful artists this evening. $4 Fried Pickle Chips and $2 Bomb Pops for the 4th!

06/26/2025

We're delighted to have RP neighbor Neil Dixon Smith with his guitar this evening! Come soak in the sounds and have some treats to cool you off!

06/13/2025

The Blue Jay will be closed today, Friday the 13th! We hope you all have an auspicous Friday and we'll see you tomorrow for Artists of the Wall Weekend!

06/04/2025

Due to rain in the forecast, The Blue Jay will be closed today, June 4, 2025. We'll be back Thursday 11:00 - 8:00.

06/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who reached out about working at The Blue Jay this summer - we’re all set for the season! We truly appreciate your interest and support. 💙

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06/03/2025

05/31/2025

Come jam and be merry at the Blue Jay Cafe this evening.

05/31/2025

This afternoon at the cafe we’re delighted to have Chicago Tap Theater. 15%of sales between 2-4 will go to support the companies upcoming performance work!

Kick off summer with Chicago Tap Theatre at Blue Jay Cafe, May 31st from 2-4pm! ☀️❤️

Join us for Chicago Tap Theatre’s Summer Community Celebration — a family-friendly afternoon of food, fun, and TAP DANCE! Come jam with us, enjoy performances from our amazing Loyola Park students, and support CTT by enjoying food and drink from Blue Jay Cafe (make sure to mention us when you order!)

Part of the proceeds from Blue Jay Cafe purchases will go towards CTT, helping us in our mission to continue making tap dance affordable and accessible to our community!🕺💥

This event is FREE and open to all — just RSVP at the link below! 🔗

https://our.show/ig19fd2ec2

📸 - William Frederking

05/22/2025

🚨 Job alert! The Blue Jay Café is hiring for the summer ☀️

We're looking for lake lovers who are cool under pressure and great with people (and ice cream, hehe).

Slide into our inbox or email Jessie - info on the flyer!

05/22/2025

🌊 We're opening the flaps soon and can't wait to see your smiling faces!

We’ve added some fresh new eats to the lineup, come check them out this Memorial Day weekend! 🍴

📍 Loyola Beach

05/19/2025

The countdown starts NOW⏰

Blue Jay Café opens this Saturday, May 24th!

Expect sunshine, sweet treats, and your favorite beach snacks all summer long - see you there!