Blue Jay Cafe

We LOVE this place, but they are frequently closed when their hours say that they are open. It’s a bit out of the way, and there have been many times where we specifically have come here after checking the hours, arrive, and they are closed. We absolutely love the food and the…

A RP gem, a beachside paradise. Love coming to this place while at the beach. They have hot dogs, French fries, chicken nuggets, and more. They also have ice cream, although definitely would not recommend the mango ice cream because it melts so quickly, but is so good. It’s kid…

I've never been disappointed by Blue Jay Cafe's food - and given that I have a gluten intolerance? I will extend extra accolades to them for being accommodating to food allergies when they probably "don't have to be." Because seriously, they're a hot dog stand on a beach. But…

More food and beverage choices, (some for adults) than you'd expect. Plus, my "Chicago Dog" was delicious! As for atmosphere... you can walk right up from our lovely beach at awesome Loyola Park in the best neighborhood in the city. Support local businesses!

Waffle fries were perfect. Perfectly crisp, not overly hard, still soft inside. The Chicago dog was good. It was lighter on some of the toppings than other dogs, but it made it much easier to eat and better balanced. At a lot of places I get a jumbo so I can still taste the…