Chez Joël

About

Quaint, family-owned bistro serving upscale Southern French cuisine & wine by the bottle or glass.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 613 Google reviews.

Mind the closed day: Sunday. Parking is the easy part: free street parking, metered street parking and valet. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 613 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Not aimed at young kids
Nothing here is flagged as child-oriented, so set expectations before bringing the family.
Closed Sunday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

No Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

Featured in

#6 in Best Gardens in Chicago, IL

Common questions about Chez Joël

What is Chez Joël?

Quaint, family-owned bistro serving upscale Southern French cuisine & wine by the bottle or glass. It is a garden in Chicago, IL, at 1119 W Taylor St.

What are the opening hours at Chez Joël?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.

Are dogs allowed at Chez Joël?

No. Chez Joël is not listed as allowing dogs.

Are there restrooms at Chez Joël?

Yes, restrooms are available at Chez Joël.

Is there parking at Chez Joël?

Parking options here include free street parking, metered street parking and valet.

Is Chez Joël good for kids?

Chez Joël is not listed as being geared toward children.

How is Chez Joël rated?

Chez Joël holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 613 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including North Rose Garden, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and El Paseo Community Garden.