Café Brauer

Café Brauer, located in Lincoln Park, Chicago, is a historic restaurant building completed in 1908, designed by architect Dwight H. Perkins. Known for its distinctive green roof and red brick facade, it exemplifies the Prairie School of architecture. Originally a popular dining spot, it transitioned to a recreation space in the 1940s and underwent significant restoration in the late 1980s. Today, it serves as a venue for private events and features a family-friendly restaurant and ice cream parlor. Recognized as a Chicago Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Café Brauer offers visitors a blend of architectural beauty and historical significance, set against the picturesque backdrop of Lincoln Park Zoo and its lagoon.