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Blue Box Cafe
About Blue Box Cafe
Blue Box Cafe is a welcoming coffee and tea destination in Elgin, Illinois, offering a comfortable setting for everything from a quick bite to a relaxed meal. With great coffee, an excellent tea selection, and local specialties, the café provides satisfying choices throughout the day.
Guests can enjoy coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and vegetarian selections, making it easy to find something suited to different tastes and occasions.
Known for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, seating, and table service, Blue Box Cafe is a versatile place to start the morning, meet for a meal, enjoy something sweet, or settle in for solo dining.
Its casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere also makes it good for working on a laptop, while delivery, takeaway, dine-in, and on-site services offer convenient ways to enjoy the menu. Reservations are accepted, and restroom facilities are available for added comfort.
Blue Box Cafe is committed to accessibility, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Payment is convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. Located at 176 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States, the café has earned a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 78 customer reviews.
To learn more or make plans to visit, call +1 847-454-3507.
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Tim Berneche Edited 8 months ago
Great place and they've done some remodeling lately which is nice. However they've pared down their menu a little and they only offer about half the specialty flavored coffees they used to. They've also done away with the fountain drinks and the free water. The Doctor Who videos to go along with the blue box theme are back which is cool. Still a great place to stop by for great breakfast, sandwiches, lunch or a coffee break.
Vicki Zwart 9 months ago
You don't have to be a Dr. Who fan to enjoy this place! The food and drinks are wonderful - lots of yummy choices served simply. The staff is super-friendly and accommodating. We love the Turkey rueben, the tuner melt, and blue tardis refresher! But everything is great!
Kyra Dailey 11 months ago
One of the best first-time coffee shop experiences I have had in quite a while! Service was so friendly and so quick; my friend and I had the seasonal drinks (Lucky Charms Latte and Lucky Charms Matcha) and the best tomato bisque I think I've ever had. 10/10, will definitely visit again.
Zac Scott 6 months ago
The Dr Who theme gets the lions share of attention, but past the theme you find really delightful deli counter style cuisine. The coffee drinks are also mixed, brewed and made to high quality and are very tasty. Would recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable cafe to grab a bite and drink.
Richard Sherman 6 months ago
The Wife and I have eaten here occasionally since it first opened. Elgin Club is awesome, so is their BLT. Soups are always good as well, and they have excellent coffee's and teas.
Susan Levenhagen 9 months ago
Sweet little Cafe with delicious fresh sandwiches and delightful beverages. I was introduced to the London Fog and fell in love. Service excellent!
Degalaxy 2 months ago
Such a lovely local cafe. For doctor who fanatics and for those who have never seen the show. Tasty food and drinks, kind employees, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The caprese sandwich and honey matcha were yummy :)
Jennifer Beitzel 10 months ago
Love this place! Staff is so friendly and kind, excellent cheese sandwich and love the specialty drinks! Great place for Whovians
Carm A 8 months ago
2025: Still doing great, sandwiches are yummy, teas and soups.
Popular Items
Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Blue Box Cafe
Breakfast Sandwich
Lemonade
Porchetta
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Food & Drinks
Menu & Prices
SPECIALTY LATTES
The Last Cinn-Turion
Caramel, Vanilla and Cinnamon
Impossible Girl
White Chocolate and Maple Spice
Lavender White Mocha
Lavender and White Chocolate
Sarah Jane
Lavender and Honey
Rose Tattoo
Raspberry and Vanilla
SANDWICHES
Blue Box BLT
$11.49
Bacon, fresh tomatoes, shredded lettuce, + extra mayo on toasted sourdough bread
The Elgin Club
$11.49
Turkey, roast beef, ham, bacon, + pepper jack cheese with siracha mayo on toasted sourdough bread
Turkey Ranch
$11.49
Turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, red onion, fresh tomatoes + ranch dressing on toasted multigrain bread
Veggielicious
$11.49
Feta cheese, fresh tomato, cucumber, pickeled red onion, spring mix, avocado, hummus, and basamic glaze on toasted multigrain bread
Rose’s Wrap
$11.49
Turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, red onion, fresh tomatoes, shredded lettuce + french dressing rolled in a spinach wrap
The Master’s Wrap
$11.49
Roast beef, provolone, tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, + horseradish mayo, rolled in a spinach wrap
Dalek Delight
$11.49
Turkey, roast beef, pepper jack, pickles, red onion, shredded lettuce, herbed oil, + horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough bread
Caprese
$11.49
Fresh mozzerella, thick sliced tomato, spring mix, balsamic dressing, + pesto mayo on toasted ciabatta roll.
SANDWICHES - PRESSED
The Melted Goodness (Available Cold Too)
$9.99
Select up to 3 Cheeses. American, Swiss, yellow cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack on pressed sourdough bread.
Reuben Reuben
$11.49
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, our house made coleslaw, + 1000 island dressing, pressed on light rye bread
Tuner Melt
$11.49
Our house made tuna salad with cheddar cheese on pressed sourdough bread
Turkey Reuben
$11.49
Turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, our house made coleslaw, + 1000 island dressing, pressed on light rye bread
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
The Companion
$7.99
Bacon, egg, + cheese
The Timey-Wimey
$7.99
Sausage, egg, + cheese
The Whovian
$7.99
Ham, egg, + cheese
SALADS
Blue Box Salad
$10.99
Turkey, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion, grape tomatoes, + a hard boiled egg
Harvest Salad
$10.99
Turkey, Swiss cheese, red onion, grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, + dried cranberries
Veggielicious Salad
$10.99
Feta cheese, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled red onion, avocado, hummus, + balsamic glaze
SIDES
Soup Of The Day
$4.99
Chips
$2.25
Coleslaw
$2.99
Side Salad
$3.99
Mixed greens, grape tomato, cucmber, and cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing
COFFEE
Drip Coffee (One Free Refill)
Doppio Espresso
$3.25
12oz.
Macchiato
$4.00
12oz
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Cold Brew Iced Coffee
NON COFFEE DRINKS
Hot Cocoa
Matcha Latte
Chai Tea Latte
Loose Leaf Tea
ICED DRINKS
Bottled Water
$1.99
Canned Soda
$2.89
Bottled Juices
$2.49
DRINK ADD ONS
Soy Milk
$0.89
Almond Milk
$0.89
Oat Milk
$0.89
Extra Double Shot Of Espresso
$1.00
Add A Flavor Shot
$0.75
HAND-CRAFTED TEA-LEMONDADES!
Blue Tardis
Blueberry Tea, Vanilla,
Sonic Screwdriver
Peach Tea, Cherry, Orange
Bad Wolf Berry
Hibiscus Berry Tea, Coconut
Time Lord Limeade
Ginger Lime Tea
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Common questions about Blue Box Cafe
- Saturday: 9 AM-4 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 9 AM-4 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM-4 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM-4 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM-4 PM
- Friday: 9 AM-4 PM
Blue Box Cafe is located at 176 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States, Elgin, IL, United States.
You can reach Blue Box Cafe by calling +1 847-454-3507.
Blue Box Cafe has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.
Blue Box Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Blue Box Cafe features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Blue Box Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Blue Box Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Blue Box Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Vegetarian options.
Blue Box Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Blue Box Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
Blue Box Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Blue Box Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Blue Box Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Blue Box Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Blue Box Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking.
Blue Box Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Come Say Hi
We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.
Location
176 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, United StatesPhone
+1 847-454-3507Hours
Closed
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Sunday
Closed
Saturday
9 AM-4 PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-4 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-4 PM
Thursday
9 AM-4 PM
Friday
9 AM-4 PM
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