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06/01/2026
Hello June! We’re so glad you're here.☀️
05/27/2026
Patio season has finally arrived at Donkey Inn in Palatine! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️😎☀️☀️☀️
Come on by for breakfast (served all day), lunch, or dinner. And don’t forget to treat yourself to some delicious dessert! Or maybe enjoy some drinks and appetizers.
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The Donkey Inn patio is the perfect spot to relax and soak up the summer vibes.😎
05/25/2026
Memorial Day at Donkey Inn 🇺🇸❤️
Join us as we honor the heroes who gave so much for our freedom. We’re serving up good food, cold drinks, and all the laid-back holiday vibes with our Gyros Sandwich or Gyros Salad special, plus Breakfast, Bloody’s & Mimosas all day long!
Grab your friends, raise a glass, and kick back with us this Memorial Day. Open at 11am — and as always, served with a side of Donkey love. 🍻☀️
05/24/2026
Memorial Day Weekend starts now at Donkey Inn! 🇺🇸🍻
Join us for ice cold summer cocktails, good food, and great company all weekend long as we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom.
Stop in for our refreshing summer drinks, Sunday’s Chicken Caprese Sandwich served with tater tots, and Monday’s Gyros Special — your choice of a Gyros Sandwich or Gyros Salad. Patio vibes, fireworks, cocktails, and comfort food…sounds like the perfect holiday weekend to us. ❤️🤍💙
05/22/2026
🇺🇸 It’s the holiday weekend! 🇺🇸
What better way to celebrate than with the Friday Fish Fry at Donkey Inn in Palatine? Bring your family and friends along and enjoy a delicious meal together. It's served all day—come by while it's still available!
Open at 11am
Beer Battered Cod
Shrimp Tempura
Cod Fish or Shrimp Tacos
Soup of the day: Clam Chowder
See you soon! 😁
05/18/2026
Is your mouth watering? Ooooooo…it will be with our NEW Gyros Specials. Only on Monday!
05/18/2026
Want a breakfast that makes you feel full and satisfied? Big portions, great taste — we've got you covered! Donkey Inn in Palatine is the perfect spot for you.
Enjoy breakfast served ALL DAY... EVERY DAY! Yes, you can enjoy breakfast no matter if it's morning, noon, or night.
We look forward to serving you!😁✌🏻
05/18/2026
Watch for Refreshing Summer Cocktails COMING SOON to Donkey Inn in Palatine!
05/18/2026
Come enjoy our Sunday Special at Donkey Inn in Palatine: the delicious Chicken Caprese Sandwich served on a warm ciabatta bun. It features juicy grilled chicken, flavorful pesto basil sauce, ripe tomato, and fresh mozzarella. We think it might just become one of your new favorites at Donkey Inn!
05/16/2026
Saturday & Sunday Donkey Inn opens at 9am.
Breakfast served ALL DAY…EVERYDAY! 🍳🥞☕️
Stop by and enjoy a skillet, avocado toast, bacon & eggs, pancakes, & so much more.
We even have a kids menu for the littles! 😁
923 S Plum Grove Rd in Palatine. See you soon!
05/15/2026
“Fuel up at Donkey Inn instead. 🍻
Cold drinks, comfort food, good company, and enough laughs to get you through any gas prices. Swing by and see why even Turbo would rather park it here.”
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day!🌹
We hope you get to spend the day with someone super special today!
Stop by Donkey Inn…where we hope to make you all feel special.
05/09/2026
🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Donkey Inn! 🌸
Treat the special woman in your life to a delicious all-day breakfast, refreshing “MOM”osas, flavorful salads, hearty sandwiches, and maybe a burger or ribs. Donkey Inn offers a variety of delights to make her day memorable.
Check out our full menu at donkeyinnpalatine.com.
We can’t wait to serve you and your loved ones!😁
05/06/2026
Wednesday just got brighter at Donkey in Palatine!
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Our irresistible kabobs have returned—two juicy skewers of beef or chicken, loaded with peppers, onions, and pineapple. Served over fragrant rice pilaf and topped with our sweet red chili sauce, they’re a flavor explosion you don’t want to miss. We open at 11am.—come savor them before they’re gone!
05/05/2026
💥CHECK THIS OUT!💥
NEW DAILY SPECIALS….some old some new…
ALL DELICIOUS.
Stop by this week and try them. You’ll be glad you did!
923 S Plum S Grove Rd
Monday through Friday open at 11am
Saturday & Sunday open at 9am
See you soon 😁
04/28/2026
Looking for a fun way to spend your Tuesday? Why not visit Donkey Inn in Palatine? We offer all-day breakfast, burgers, salads, and plenty of other options. Plus, Tuesday is Chicken or Beef Enchilada day! The soup of the day is our delicious Chicken Tortilla.
Check out our full menu at donkeyinnpalatine.com
Open from 11am Monday through Friday, and starting at 9am on Saturday and Sunday.
04/21/2026
Tuesday Specials:
Chicken or Beef Enchiladas…served with lettuce, tomato, onion, rice, beans, sour cream, & salsa. Get ‘em while we got ‘em.
Soup of the day: Chicken Tortilla.
See you soon! 😁
04/14/2026
Breakfast served ALL DAY…the right way at Donkey Inn in Palatine.
Open at 11am today. Stop in and see us. 😁
923 S Plum Grove Rd
View our full menu at
donkeyinnpalatine.com
04/10/2026
Donkey Inn in Palatine serves you good food all day long!
Breakfast isn’t just for the morning—have it for lunch or dinner too! Appetizers like nachos are enough for you and a friend or two to share. We offer salads, sandwiches, entrées, pizza, cold beer, and refreshments. There’s so much that Donkey Inn has to offer. Stop by and give us a try.
04/08/2026
Who doesn’t love fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs?
Donkey Inn serves delicious full and half slab ribs daily.
Add Coconut Shrimp and you’ll be in Donkey style BBQ heaven.
Plus…try our SATURDAY BBQ SPECIALS.
Check out the regular menu for details.
donkeyinnpalatine.com
See you soon!😋
04/05/2026
Happy Easter! 🐣
Donkey Inn is open regular hours today. Bring the whole family. Breakfast all day, kids menus, daily specials, and more!
Hop on over! 😁
04/03/2026
✨ Good Friday at Donkey Inn ✨
Join us for our Lenten Fish Fry—served all day while it lasts!
🐟 Beer Battered Cod – $16
🍤 Shrimp Tempura – $20
🌮 Shrimp Tacos – $18
🌮 Cod Tacos – $14
🥪 Pepper & Egg Sandwich
🍲 Clam Chowder – Soup of the Day
Bring your appetite and your crew… we’ve got all your favorites ready 🍻
📍 923 S Plum Grove Rd | Palatine
📞 847-359-5451
❗️No reservations – first come, first serve
⏳ Get it while it lasts!
Address
923 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL
60067
The S Plum Grove Road in Palatine is accessible by public transportation and driving. For those taking public transport, one can take the train to the Palatine Station, then walk towards the south on Plum Grove Road until they see a bar & grill and American restaurant on their left. Alternatively, one can take a bus to the intersection of N Hicks and W Euclid Avenues, then walk eastwards on W Euclid Avenue until they get to the S Plum Grove Road. The bar & grill and American restaurant will be to their right.
For those driving or parking, head towards S Plum Grove Road in Palatine using any GPS device or map service. Once at S Plum Grove Road, there are several parking spots available around the area for parked cars.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 12am |
| Tuesday |
11am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
11am - 12am |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11am - 1am |
| Saturday |
9am - 1am |
| Sunday |
9am - 11pm |
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What people say
Donkey Inn on S Plum Grove Road in Palatine is a neighborhood sports bar and grill that offers something for everyone. With a patio perfect for enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Donkey Inn is the ideal spot to catch up with friends and family while watching your favorite sports games. The menu features classic American dishes like burgers, salads, wraps, and daily specials that are sure to satisfy any appetite. Their Saturday Special of Full Slab BBQ Ribs with baked beans and cole slaw is finger-licking good! Donkey Inn also serves breakfast all day long, so you can enjoy a Bloody Mary on the patio while indulging in their Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich or Spicy Pulled Pork Chimichanga. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to try their newest addition - the Limoncello Cake - it's lemonilicious! Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal with friends and family, Donkey Inn has got you covered.
