Learn about Lent friendly takeout options in downtown Elgin

Posted March 29, 2020 11:00 pm

Submitted by Downtown Neighborhood Association

Do you have a favorite Lent-friendly meal? The Downtown Neighborhood Association offers a listing of Lent friendly takeout food in downtown Elgin at www.downtownelgin.com/lent-friendly-takeout/

• Al's Cafe & Creamery: Check out their "Gone Fishin' Specials" including Stuffed Whitefish, Tuna Steak Fusion Style, Mahi-Mahi Cajun Style and more! View the full menu at alscafe.com. Takeout and curb side pickup, and delivery available within a 5-mile radius. Call (847) 742-1180.

• Arabica Cafe: Try the Salmon Salad & Twister for $8.25 or the Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich for $6.95. View the full menu at www.facebook.com/pg/arabicacafeelgin/menu/. Takeout and curbside pickup and GrubHub delivery. Call (224) 227-7192.

• Blue Box Cafe: Pick up the Veggielicious Sandwich topped with Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant, Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato & Red Onion, Drizzled with Balsamic Dressing and served on Toasted Multigrain Bread for $6.99. View the full menu at www.theblueboxcafe.com/menus. Takeout and curbside pickup available, and GrubHub and DoorDash delivery. Call (847) 697-2583.

• Bricks Wood Fired Pizza: Start out with an order of bruschetta for $5 and try the Quattro Formaggi Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, provolone, Asiago, Parmesan and Roasted Garlic for $12. View the full menu at brickswoodfiredpizza.com. Takeout and curbside pickup and GrubHub delivery. Call (224) 268-3995.

• Danny's on Douglas: The more cheese the merrier! Pickup an order of 6 Cheese Filled Breadsticks for $8.99 and a Large Cheese Pizza on Danny's famous thin crust for $20. View the full menu at www.dannyspizzaelgin.com/menu. Or ask about the Danny's Fish Fry Special. Takeout and curbside pickup available. Free local delivery. Call (847) 742-5400.

• Elgin Public House: Fish fry special served on Friday! For $13, enjoy beer-battered Mahi-Mahi served with Pub Fries, Black Beans, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw and Lemons. View full menu at elginpublichouse.com. Takeout and curbside pickup available. Call (847) 468-8810.

• Jimmy John's: Friday calls for "Totally Tuna," an 8-inch on healthy whole grain is just $5.99. Round out your meal with Chips and a Cookie for $2.50 extra. View full menu at jimmyjohns.com. Takeout and curbside pickup available, and $2 local delivery. Call (847) 888-2400

• Kubo Sushi: There are so many options for lent-friendly meals! Try the Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box for $19.25 or some of their Signature Rolls starting at $11. View full menu at www.kubosushi.com. Takeout and curbside pickup and local delivery and GrubHub. Call (224) 856-5590.

• Mama Lee's Popcorn: Popcorn is always Lent friendly! Stock-up with 2 large bags for $20. View full menu at mamaleespopcorn.com. Takeout and curbside pickup available. Free local delivery. Call (847) 789-6084.

• Toom Toom Thai: Order Thai spring rolls for $5.95 a cucumber salad for $4.95 and shrimp pad thai for $12.95. View full menu at www.toomtoomthai.net. Takeout and curbside pickup available. Uber Eats, GrubHub & DoorDash delivery. Call (847) 531-8755.

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