Blue Box Cafe

Cafes & Coffee in Elgin, Illinois

4.7 (81)

Category	Cafes & Coffee
Address	176 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
Area	Elgin, Illinois
Phone	(847) 454-3507
Google rating	4.7 (81)

Hours

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
Saturday	9 am–4 pm
Sunday	Closed

About Blue Box Cafe

Dr. Who inspired cafe serving signature deli sandwiches and coffee.

Located at 176 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, Blue Box Cafe operates as a cafe serving Elgin in Illinois. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

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The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. Typical hours are 9 am–4 pm. It is closed on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Blue Box Cafe at (847) 454-3507; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, blueboxcafeco.com.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 81 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded cafes & coffee in Elgin.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Brooke Warnock 4 months ago

Absolutely love it here! The food the atmosphere the people are awesome! Dr who episodes on TVs! Fans can bring their drawings and Dr who stuff to keep in the store too! They change management a bit but they just keep making it better! Love the Rose Tyler wrap!

John Clamshell SP 5 months ago

This is a 5+ STAR gem in downtown Elgin. The food is real, and very good. The restaurant has a "Dr Who" theme and is very cool. Here are my ratings. 1. Price, 5 Star. Quantity of quality food, in relation to BIG name fast food places. 2. Quality of food, 5 Star. The BLT sandwich hands down might be the best I have ever had. Real bacon, bread and related. 3. Staff, 5 Star. The staff on hand were very courteous and take the time to here your order. 4. Dining experience, 5 Star. The sandwich took only about 5 minutes to have ready. The dinning area is well planned out, and very nice and clean. The Dr Who theme throughout is amazing. 5. Drinks, 5 Star. I only had the coffee, buts it's amazing. Sorry BIG brand coffee shops, Blue Box tops it out all day, any day. They do sell cold pop in cans, if desired. 6. Conclusion! For a small sandwich and coffee shop in Elgin Illinois, this place is a real gem. I RATE 5 STAR PLUS.

Thes 5 months ago

Amazing place with great vegetarian options. I highly recommend the Caprese, even for non veggie lovers, probably one of my favorite sandwiches in the area right now. Staff is extra kind and accommodating, they were mindful of cross contamination with non vegetarian food even though it slipped our mind that everything would be on the same grill and let us know. Good atmosphere and clean place. Definitely the kind of place you make a regular for lunch. Find parking around the blocks and take a short walk.

Adrian Frye 6 months ago

This place was made for Whovians. From the themed drinks to the decor this is a nice spot to visit. I had a hot Last Cinnturion minus the cinn(amon). I really enjoyed it. My daughter got a iced version and she liked it. I will visit again when I'm in the area and recommend you do the same.

Carm A a year ago

2025: Still doing great, sandwiches are yummy, teas and soups. Only a few times they forgot my bacon in my grilled cheese, I like how you can build your own! SO good. 2016: Yummy place. The coffee's are so good, I just wish you opened earlier. The sandwiches and the salads are good. The tortilla soup is amazing. Definitely try the Gobbler. I am not a fan of Dr.Who btw, I think that's what this is based off? I just love the place, very hip and cool. Good food and nice staff. The blue door is super cool. I know it's something with the Dr.Who theme, but I like it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue Box Cafe located?

Blue Box Cafe is at 176 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, in Elgin, Illinois. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Blue Box Cafe?

Blue Box Cafe is listed as a cafe.

What are the hours of Blue Box Cafe?

Published hours are 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; Saturday: 9 am–4 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Blue Box Cafe open on Sunday?

No, Blue Box Cafe is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Blue Box Cafe?

You can call Blue Box Cafe at (847) 454-3507.

How is Blue Box Cafe rated on Google?

Blue Box Cafe has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

Does Blue Box Cafe have a website?

Yes, the website of Blue Box Cafe is blueboxcafeco.com (linked on this page).