Viola Cafe

06/15/2026

Scoot on in….We’re now open Tuesdays during summer season!

06/10/2026

Viola Cafe is turning ONE!🎉
Thanks for a year filled with great food, good times and amazing guests! We’re so grateful to be part of this amazing community!

We are also now open on Tuesday’s during the summer, 8am-3pm!

Stop in This week for a free beignet with your meal.

Here’s to many more good times ahead!✨✨

06/04/2026

A big thank you to WBEZ and Dunes Diva for the wonderful shout-out! 🙏✨🙏

https://www.wbez.org/travel/2026/05/30/indiana-dunes-southwest-michigan-travel-red-arrow-highway-beverly-shores-michiana-union-pier-new-buffalo-sawyer-three-oaks?fbclid=IwdGRzaASJc6FjbGNrBIluoGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkhIkJeF80LFE36JNr7G8VuncS-jmWhHHLHHx1EH9DMQtb0x9DeqO3XeNRUG_aem_gZBY_pp-vahpIDS8Jwg6ow&sfnsn=m

“For breakfast or lunch, two Chicago transplants have reopened the popular Viola Cafe (102 N. Elm St.), which was closed for a few years. Along with their chef, former Chopping Block owner Shelley Young, they’ve put a Southern twist on it. Think po’ boys, beignets, meat loaf, greens, fried green tomatoes and mac ’n’ cheese alongside breakfast classics.”

All within easy driving distance from Chicago, the charming towns that dot U.S. Route 12 and Red Arrow Highway are buzzing with openings.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Specials🇺🇸
Crepes, crab cakes, fresh salads and southern favorites all weekend long!

05/17/2026

Rockin’ the newest swag and wearin’ it well - now it’s your turn. Come and get yours!😎

05/16/2026

Thanks for the shout out! Y’all come back and visit again soon!🙏🌸🌸

05/08/2026

Spoil Mama the Southern way 🌸
Crab cakes, crepes and other favorites!🌷

04/30/2026

Springs showing off in Three Oaks🌸🌷
Y’all come soak up a taste of spring!🌿

04/24/2026

Art Attack Weekend 🎨🔥
We’re painting plates, not canvases - Southern specials, no art skills needed.

04/23/2026

Y’all listen in for our chat on all things southern!