Greenhouse Cafe at Allerton Park
515 Old Timber Rd, Urbana, IL
Crema's Take
“Tucked within the beautiful grounds of Allerton Park, this café feels like a secret garden escape where you can linger over elevated specialty drinks and generously portioned, fresh food after exploring the gardens. The warm, attentive staff and inviting mix of indoor and outdoor seating make it an ideal spot to settle in with friends or family, whether you're hiking the grounds or just seeking a peaceful afternoon. Reviewers consistently rave about the quality and care put into every visit—from the thoughtfully crafted beverages to the vegetarian-friendly menu—making this a standout neighborhood gem that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This is a very nice Cafe. The atmosphere is very nice and comfy. They have quite an option for meals you can try. This is a very nice place!!!
Ever time I eat here I am never disappointed!!! The fridge tastes great and is elevated. I had a salad this time. The portion size was enough for a meal, which it was. Everything was fresh and very taste. The avocado was perfectly ripe, all addital ingredients were well balanced. Definitely worth the price. I will be eating there again.
You would be surprised to find such a lovely little cafe at Allerton. It's perfectly placed to have some refreshing drinks and food after a hike around Allerton Food: My wife is vegetarian and we always try to find a place which intentionally has more than just a single vegetarian option. This place has a good set of options across different types of food. They take time but it's worth it. Drinks: Standard coffee and a lovely lemonade. We loved the food so much, we got a wrap to go. It's very economical for the place and location. I would highly recommend this place.
Fun little cafe spot in Allerton Park! The food is really good and has a few places to sit both inside and out. Only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they only have black coffee, no flavors available and can’t make lattes. No chai tea, matcha or anything like that as well.
This was my first visit and it won’t be my last. Staff was solo and managed the high volume with tremendous grace. Lovely location and the gardens are gorgeous to stroll.
Crema Reviews
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