Shopping and Dining
Make your day at Shedd even more memorable—take home the perfect souvenir! The aquarium has a range of gift shops to meet your needs.
Please note, all restaurants are temporarily closed.
Effective Friday, October 30, 2020, there will be no indoor dining allowed in the city of Chicago.
Shopping at Shedd
Plushes, books, apparel and more—you’ll find something for everyone at our stores, including a range of sustainable items. We have toys made from recycled materials as well as great reusable products to replace single-use items, including water bottles, thermoses, straws, cutlery sets, bags, bowls and even plastic wrap! Because we’re a not-for-profit organization, your purchases directly support Shedd’s mission.
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Dining Options
Soundings Café
Currently closed due to state restrictions on indoor dining.
Enjoy a full line of Starbucks drinks and coffee, fresh-baked pastries and sandwiches.
Soundings Café is located in the Abbott Oceanarium on the ground level, near the foot of the green staircase.
To support social distancing, please wait until you are seated with food ready before removing your mask to eat.
Soundings Restaurant
Currently closed due to state restrictions on indoor dining.
Find fresh salads, wraps and burgers fresh off the grill, all with locally grown ingredients when in season. The casual atmosphere includes one of the best views in town — either inside or on one of our outdoor terraces.
Soundings Café is located in the Abbott Oceanarium on the ground level, near the foot of the green staircase.
Bubble Net Food Court
Currently closed due to state restrictions on indoor dining.
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a family-friendly menu that features pizza, iconic Chicago foods like the Chicago dog and Italian beef, grass-fed burgers, sustainable-sourced fish and chips, house-made soups, and artisan grain bowls. We also offer vegetarian choices like the Beyond Burger™ and feature Partnership for a Healthier America kids meals.
The Bubble Net Food Court is located in the Abbott Oceanarium on lower level 1, near the sea otters.
To support social distancing, please wait until you are seated with food ready before removing your mask to eat.
Farmer’s Fridge
Currently closed due to state restrictions on indoor dining.
The Marine Munchroom is located on the main level, at the bottom of the stairs leading to the Aquatic Education Center in the main lobby.
Deep Ocean Café
Currently closed due to state restrictions on indoor dining.
Satisfy the kid in everyone with this café in the Polar Play Zone on lower level 2. Choose from favorites like hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn and Dippin’ Dots.
Stingray Touch
Stingray Touch has closed for the season.
Popcorn kiosk
Currently closed due to state restrictions on indoor dining.
Freshly popped popcorn, Dippin’ Dots and sweet and salty snacks enhance your Caribbean Reef viewing experience. Grab a cold beverage as you’re enchanted by the wonders of the underwater reef.
Caribbean Reef is located centrally on the main level.
Bringing Your Own Food?
Effective Friday, October 30, 2020, there will be no indoor dining allowed in the city of Chicago. Unfortunately we cannot allow outside food at this time.