Downtown Aurora
Dining Guide
Alice’s Corner
Alice's Corner is a locally owned and operated Bolivian family restaurant. We bring to the community a new concept of flavors, coming from South America we bring delicious Bolivian food prepared with care and love.
Address:
37 W. New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
Altiro Latin Fusion
Altiro Latin Fusion owners Roberto and Erika provide patrons with an experience. Enjoy tasty tacos, soups, and more delivered tapas style.
Address:
1 S. Stolp Ave.
Aurora 60506
Amore Mio & Piano Bar
Amore Mio, is an Italian- American restaurant created by chef Roberto Avila . The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants of mid-20th century in New York City.
Address:
33 W. New York Street
Aurora 60506
Aurora Tap House
The longest bar in town! Visit this old-time bar and take in the nostalgia of a tin ceiling and friendly patrons. It’ll soon become your favorite neighborhood hangout. Visit the Aurora Tap House Facebook page!
Address:
134 W. Downer Pl.
Aurora
Ballydoyle Irish Pub
Ballydoyle is situated along Restaurant Row in downtown Aurora and offers the best in comfort food and live entertainment. The friendly Irish pub and restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy mac and cheese bites at the bar or a vegetable boxty out on the deck that overlooks the Fox River. It’s a great place to get away from it all.
Address:
28 W. New York St.
Aurora, IL 60506
Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room
The beautiful Calla Lily tea room is located in Historic downtown Aurora. The Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room serves the Chicagoland area making your event something more then just a tea party. Come for just lunch or plan a party with us.
We want you to know just how special your occasion is to us, even if the occasion is simply “Just because.” We serve the freshest foods and highest quality teas. You simply pick the date, pick your menu and leave the rest to us. We love creating personalized packages to fit every budget!
Address:
83 S. LaSalle St.
Aurora, IL
Charlie’s Silver Spoon Creamery
An ice cream shop passionate about rich flavors and fresh ingredients.Charlie’s Silver Spoon Creamery is named in homage to the Silverplate building that it is housed in at the northeast corner of Downer Place and Stolp Avenue. The shop serves up about a dozen small batch, homemade ice cream flavors.
Address:
6 E. Downer Pl.
Aurora
Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen
We're a family of foodies who are passionate about cooking. We are also blessed to have four beautiful daughters who are also passionate about cooking. We hope you'll taste all the love in our food.
Address:
31 N. Broadway
Aurora 60505
Cinco de Mayo Bakery
Address:
102 N. Lake St.
Aurora 60506
Craft Urban
Creating food and beverage pairings you crave, highlighting local artisan producers, and presenting them in a fun and approachable way.
Address:
41 S. Stolp Ave.
Aurora 60505
Dairy Queen
Stop by Dairy Queen on Lake Street near downtown for some classic soft serve ice cream. A staple for years, Dairy Queen is a perfect treat after dinner or after a show. Now open year-round!
Address:
31 N. Broadway
Aurora 60505
Endiro Coffee
A better menu, better coffee, better locations, and better careers. Enter the world of Endiro. A world that sees an end to child vulnerability. Enjoy lunch on their patio along the Fox River Trail or waffles on the deck, and read more about their mission HERE.
Address:
29 W. New York St.
Aurora, IL
French 75 Gallery and Lounge
French 75 is a fine art gallery and cocktail lounge combined.
Address:
56 E. Galena Blvd.
Aurora 60505
Hollywood Casino
Try award-winning steak at Fairbanks or treat yourself to a bite from Take Two. Hollywood Casino Aurora boasts some of the best casino dining options in the Chicago area. They offer a variety of choices, each with its own unique experience. From a quick bit to eat at Take Two between spins on the slots, to a truly fine dining experience at Fairbanks Steakhouse, Hollywood Casino Aurora dining can’t be beat.
Address:
1 W. New York St.
Aurora
Jake’s Bagels
At Jake’s the bagels are made from scratch and steam-baked daily. Because the bagels are steamed and not boiled they’re soft both on the inside and out. Not only are the bagels homemade right in the shop, so is everything sold at Jake’s. With 15 different kinds of bagels and over 10 flavors of cream cheese, and a featured flavor of the month, there’s sure to be something to please everyone’s taste buds!
Address:
220 N. Broadway
Aurora
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s sandwich shop is located on the ground floor of River Street Plaza. Dine in or get quick delivery. Enjoy a river view in the rear or an enjoyable lunch on the front patio.
Address:
160 S. River St.
Aurora
Kathryn’s Place
Kathryn’s Place is an urban service hub, designed to create healthy alternatives with all-natural juices, acai bowls, protein shakes, and more!
Address:
61 S. Stolp Ave
Aurora 60506
La Central
Address:
110 E Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60505
La France Bakery
Pick up cakes, bakery items, doughnuts, delicious flan and dos leches cake out of their eye-popping, lip-licking display cases. La France welcomes you with an elegant ambiance and delicious, sweet treats. Enjoy quality-crafted custom cakes or a dessert after dinner in downtown Aurora. They offer indoor and outdoor cafe seating.
Address:
118 E. Galena Blvd.
Aurora
La Quinta de los Reyes
La Quinta de los Reyes is a fine Mexican restaurant located on the northwest corner of New York and Broadway. Famed for their fresh table-side salsa and guacamole, La Quinta is a stand out in downtown Aurora. The two-story building boasts lots of room and an outdoor patio. Live mariachi music and karaoke adds to the festive ambiance.
Address:
36 E. New York St.
Aurora
Leilani Asian Fusion (Coming soon!)
Asian fusion restaurant to join Aurora downtown mix (chicagotribune.com)
Address:
2 N. River Street
Aurora
Miss Lee’s Lounge
Welcome to your new neighborhood bar! Miss Lee's Lounge is a friendly stop for a beverage or a game of pool. Join the fun at karaoke night. Enjoy a night out under the stars in their back patio oasis.
Address:
215 E. Galena Blvd.
Aurora
New China Hut
Dine in, carry out, or deliver. Noodles! Veggies! Tofu! And more. New China Hut #3 is a great choice for lunch or dinner in downtown Aurora.
Address:
140 S. River St.
Aurora
Society 57
Located in Aurora’s historical Pocus building, Society 57 is a seven-day a week social space designed to imaginatively bring people together from all walks of life. Our first phase, includes over 9,000 square feet of space and features a premiere wedding and event venue, an innovative coffeehouse, mid-size meeting rooms and more. Society 57. Where culture, coffee and community build a legacy to be remembered.
Address:
100 S. River St.
Aurora
Subway
In a hurry? Grab a quick bite to eat at everyone’s favorite sandwich shop. Subway sandwich shop is located on the ground floor of the parking garage at Downer Place and Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora.
Address:
5 E. Downer Pl.
Aurora
Tavern on Broadway
Cozy, welcoming tavern in Downtown Aurora with a full menu of lunch and dinner options that pair well with a wide array of craft beverages. A wall by the bar contains a bourbon, rye, and Scotch whiskey collection. Outdoor patio seating provides sunset views over Paramount Theatre and Hollywood Casino. Enclosed, heated patio space gives diners a winter and springtime option for seating.
Address:
24 N. Broadway
Taqueria Durango
Facebook review: “My favorite place for tacos. Great portions. Pastor and Lengua tacos are awesome! Mi lugar favorito para comer tacos. Las porciones son excelentes! Los tacos de Lengua y al Pastor de lujo!”
Address:
101 S. LaSalle St.
Aurora
Taqueria El Tio
Popular among locals, Taqueria El Tio boasts $1 tacos on Mondays and a full menu for lunch and dinner. It’s conveniently located across from the Santori Library on River Street.
Address:
81 S. River St
Aurora
Tecalitlan Mexican Restaurant
Review from Yelp: “This place is probably one of the best Mexican place I’ve ever eaten at. The staff is sweet, and the restaurant itself is nice and clean. They start you off with chips and salsa which is ridiculously delicious! The salsa is spicy, but so so good! Once you start eating the salsa you won’t be able to stop..we asked for seconds and the lady was more than willing to give us more.”
Address:
35 S. Broadway
Aurora
Torresmania
Enjoy authentic Mexican food at Torresmania #3 just east of the river. A cozy booth awaits you for lunch or dinner. Rated 4 1/2 stars on Yelp!
Address:
3 S. Lincoln Ave
Aurora
Tortas Guadalajara
Enjoy authentic Mexican food at Tortas Guadalajara.
Address:
100 S. River St.
Aurora
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Two Brothers Roundhouse is an Aurora destination. Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Two Brothers Roundhouse is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States. As with their beer and food, the live entertainment has a local flair. Whether it be a wedding, reunion or corporate event, Two Brothers has a variety of spaces for friends and family to gather.
Address:
205 N. Broadway
Aurora
Wyckwood House
Shop local! Wyckwood House offers a unique shopping experience featuring goods and gifts from local artisans in downtown Aurora. Find the latest fashions, too. Love the next item you buy for your home or for yourself at Wyckwood House. Now with a lounge and cocktail bar!
Address:
80 S. River St.
Aurora
