Greenhouse Café

06/13/2026

Today (6/13)! Hear the music of national and local songwriters — and the stories behind their songs — at our Singer-Songwriter Round from 12-4 p.m. in the Meadow.

Joining us will be Nashville based Tess Frizzel, a singer, songwriter, and portrait artist with deep roots in country music as the daughter of CMA & ACM Award Winner Shelly West. Tess often writes with top Nashville songwriters and has released songs like “I Will Show You Love” and “The Wrong One”. You can find Tess on tours nationwide, performing her own songs and classic hits from her family’s legacy.

In addition, CMA, ACM, and Grammy nominee Bobby Tomberlin has co-written songs like “One More Day”, recorded by Diamond Rio, and the 2023 Grammy nominated song “Someday It’ll All Make Sense”, recorded by Dolly Parton and Bill Anderson. Tomberlin has also had songs recorded by artists including Blake Shelton, Willie Nelson, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, among many others.

The Café is closed due to a power outage, but there will be a limited food menu and bar tent outside. Free; bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Learn more: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/singer-songwriter-round/

06/13/2026

Unfortunately, the Café is still without power and will remain closed today, June 13.

However, visitors will still be able to enjoy food and drink during the Singer-Songwriter Round. A bar tent and limited food menu will be available in the Meadow beginning at 11 a.m.

We hope you join us for an afternoon of good music, food, and community!

For more information on the Singer-Songwriter Round visit: https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/singer-songwriter-round/

06/08/2026

Bobby Tomberlin and Tess Frizzell so looking forward to hosting you.!

06/08/2026

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND! Hear the music of national and local songwriters — and the stories behind their songs — at our "Singer-Songwriter Round" Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14 from 12-4 p.m. in the Meadow.

Songwriters will take turns singing and playing original music, prefaced with the story behind their compositions. Grab some food and drink from the cafè and enjoy the tales told by these talented songwriters:

Saturday, June 13
— 12-1:45 p.m.: Chelsea Nolan, Leighton Ewers, Luke Rund
— 2-4 p.m.: Tom Vrem, Bobby Tomberlin, Tess Frizzel

Sunday, June 14
— 12-1:45 p.m.: Trey Leynes, Michael Sparger, Jack Daniel
— 2-4 p.m.: Freedom Shearon, Joe Asselin, Black Eyed Lillies

Free; no reservation required. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

05/19/2026

We'll enjoy this new beauty until someone takes it home! 🎨🖌️🖼️

05/18/2026

“'We have patio seating, we have indoor seating, or you can take your food out to the picnic tables in the meadow,'” chef and owner Leah Bodine said.

'We are also, pretty much, a farm-to-table cafe. I use several local farmers for lettuce, beef, pork, eggs, micro greens and vegetables. And when the Allerton Mansion kitchen garden kicks in, we pull produce from that as well.'” via The News-Gazette

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Greenhouse Cafe at Allerton Park in Monticello has a unique menu

04/15/2026

In case you need another excuse to visit! 😋🍪

Head out to The Greenhouse Café - you will find our delicious Gluten Free Cookies !!!!

04/10/2026

We know you've been waiting... and it's finally Croughnut Friday!!

Get them while they last. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today.

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

04/09/2026

70s and sunny for opening day tomorrow (April 9)?!

We’re open 10 a.m-4 p.m.

See you then!

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04/02/2026

In just ONE WEEK you could be enjoying a delicious meal on the patio, before or after perusing the gorgeous spring wildflowers.

Come see us starting April 9:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

More info: https://allerton.illinois.edu/greenhouse-cafe/