Bottom Line: Good place to start the evening. This spot is good for opening the evening before heading to one of the many nearby dinner destinations. The indoor space is long and narrow, with an eclectic, warm vibe, lined with display bottle and can-filled shelving. There are several tables along the display wall that seat four comfortably, with a compact bar tucked toward the front. Don't come here looking for a quiet corner though. The place fills up quickly--especially Thursday through Saturday nights during sidewalk‑dining weather where the crowd spills out into the covered entry and sidewalk. The clientele skews upscale and once they settle in, tables tend to turn slowly. Also, the noise level often rises to the point where conversation requires a raised voice. Wine and appetizers are this place's wheelhouse. I agree with other reviewers that service can lag, especially when you're trying to get that first order in. The charcuterie is a reliable favorite, with the rest of the menu at least decent if not particularly memorable. The wine and beer offerings are broad enough to satisfy most tastes, though some reviewers' claims of "reasonable prices" depend heavily on your definition of reasonable--lingering over drinks and appetizers will leave a very noticeable dent in the ole' wallet. Though I don't feel It's the kind of place I'll likely make a weekly habit, it is a good starter spot for a date night or a meet‑up before moving on to a dinner place. read more

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This is such a great wine and charcuterie spot in downtown Downers Grove! The charcuterie boards are delicious and honestly really reasonable priced. We got to choose seven items between meat and cheeses for $25 plus you get to pick three accessories like nuts, jam, mustard, fruit, olives etc. All of the options we chose were delicious! And served with both a garlic bread and rice crackers. They have an extensive wine list and a lot of food options as well. After our charcuterie we enjoyed the white pizza- GF FRIENDLY! All the crusts are cauliflower crust, and I am not GF so while I wouldn't have picked this normally, it was SOOO yummy. I wouldn't have even known it was cauliflower crust! The flavors were great too. We also had a super tasty grilled cheese with bacon and the star... jalapeno jam! Loved it all and can't wait to come back on a future date night! read more

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My golf ladies and I try to stop by every week after a round. We all love the sangria, both white and red! The service is always welcoming and attentive. The patio is always hopping but I love the inside vibe as well! read more

This spot is such a vibe - the ambiance is fantastic, and would be the perfect spot for a chill night with my girlfriends or a cozy date night with my husband. However, the outside seating near the street can be SO buggy (we were being eaten alive) and service is super slow and inconsistent. Tables take a long time to be cleared after parties leave, so my guess is they just don't have enough staff on the schedule to keep up. I've ordered a charcuterie board here once, and the selection was awesome. There's a lot of potential here if you are patient, order a full bottle of wine (rather than by the glass to avoid waiting forever for your waiter between rounds) and if you bring your own bug spray if you sit outside. read more

Cellar Door - Surprise sparkling wine - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

We came in today to celebrate my mom's wedding and Brittany was absolutely amazing! Could not have been sweeter. Great recommendations and even some macaroons (which were incredible) on the house! All our food was great. Wine too! Such a fun time and wonderful service! read more

Cellar Door - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Great service, wine, and food to pair! It was fun to try new wines and have options for purchase as we were leaving. Great place for a girls night! read more

Best place in DG!!! Food is great. I like the burger and cauliflower pizzas! And ask for Lena. She is amazing!

Really cute and cozy little spot to get a glass of wine! I love that they have $10 "surprise me" options for the wine (red, white, rose, sparkling, etc). It is such a good idea and a great way to try something new! My suggestion is to maybe give a little more information about the "surprise" wine when it is given. I really liked the surprise white I tried but I didn't really catch the name from the server and didn't get a whole lot of info on tasting notes, origin, year... I totally get that they are busy and don't have time to go into all of that, but maybe could have little notecards about the surprise wines or even a digital QR code to scan when the glass comes? Just some thoughts and would make it more fun. Love the idea tho!! Can't wait to come back here! :D read more

Cute wine shop in downtown DG. Servers are friendly and attentive. Menu features wine, some cocktails, beers/ciders, and food. Try the cheese board -- it is excellent! Nachos and sandwiches are solid, too. Here is a pic of my white sangria. Hits the spot on a summer day! read more

Cellar Door - White sangria - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

All my experiences at Cellar Door have been very positive! The service staff are great and you can't beat the drink options. Small enough for an intimate date night and social enough to meet new people. The menu options range from charcuterie boards and flatbreads to salads and panini. They expanded their outdoor seating, so I'm looking forward to enjoying this new space. Highly recommend! read more

Service was not great. Ordered stuffed mushrooms, truffle burrata and wine. Stuffed mushrooms were okay. 6/10 "Truffle" burrata, is pretty, but 2/10 Definitely not enough burrata and If truffle is going to be on the menu we should be able to taste a little bit of truffle. There was not a single trace of truffle, ZERO TRUFFLE I assume they mistakenly forgot, I NICELY mentioned it and the lady with blond short hair in a yellow shirt. She didn't seem like a normal waitress. She didn't apologize or check. She told me "well they put a little of it on there." Terrible response.. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

Cellar Door - Never coming back - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Yummy deliciousness with a side of fun& attentive service. This is a great local spot to enjoy a lovely glass of wine or a pint of their large variety of on- tap ale. The cheese board was delicious and although my friend and I each ordered a glass of wine, the server kept bringing us little tastes of something new to try which made it even more enjoyable! read more

Cellar Door - Main tasting area - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Very nice wine bar in downtown Downers Grove. The inside has a bar and some tables as well as bottles to purchase. There is also a patio in the summer which is usually packed so it's best to get here early. Affordable pricing and friendly staff, would recommend! read more

Affordable AND DELICIOUS! Stuffed mushrooms and steak nachos were on point! Service is amazing also by Lena. read more

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Cellar Door is a local wine bar with some excrllent food choices which is the focus of this review. Their cauliflower crust pizza is outstanding and a must try next time you are there. You can design your own charcuterie board which is an excellent option for groups. No matter what you order you will NOT be disappointed. Its a nice, welcoming local spot good for conversations and food! read more

Delicious food and attentive staff. Was a really hot day when I came, so everyone was seated inside. Staff was a solid B+. I bet they'd be better if it wasn't 100 outside. Family friendly though not a place I would think of bringing my kids too. Food was well proportioned and fresh and tasty. Great drink specials. Not too pricey read more

I was disappointed. The main problem; it took way to long to get the food. Around 40 minutes. Wife ordered the Truffle Beef I had the Truffle grilled cheese. She loved the sandwich, but the grilled cheese was a disappointment. I expect a good grilled cheese to have buttery bread, not just toast. The sandwich was pretty bland, most the cheese was in one lump on one side. The paired wine, I feel was not a good match at all. It did not complement the sandwich it contrasted it. The wine was very sharp and seemed harsh compared to the cheese sandwich. I will not be returning. read more

One of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. They have a HUGE wine and drink selection with great food that pairs perfectly. Definitely recommend for a date night or a night out with friends. read more

Cellar Door - Guinness - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Let's just say... me and the wife didn't need viagra that night Ambience ... I think so Service I'll thank them BEFORE I thank the troops Food and wine. Well... you already know how that went read more

One of my favorite places in Downtown Downers Grove. It is a perfect place to start off for the evening, to pick up a bottle of wine or just stop in for a glass! Their food is delicious, and I love how you can custom build your charcuterie board. Their bottle selection is amazing and I have always had a great experience with anything I picked out. They have an adorable outdoor area that is great for people watching. Their pricing is surprisingly reasonably. Also they have a decent beer selection as well. Highly recommend! read more

Always a great time! Rotating specials and reliable cheese board presentation! Wine club options are a great steal for the money and they also carry lots of different price points on bottles for retail/dining in. Would recommend talking to Brittany before your next dinner party, she's a sommelier! read more

Came here for a glass while in town. Brittany was so knowledgeable and attentive. She was so sweet and went out of her way to share her fun wine knowledge with us! Their bottle selection is top notch! Will be back soon :) read more

Such a cute little wine shop in downtown Downers! We went on a Friday night around 5-6 pm, and we're able to get a table on the patio right near the sidewalk without a wait. In fact it was pretty slow, and picked up later through the evening. I was pretty confused if we should seat ourselves or pick out a bottle of wine and then sit. It wasn't really clear to me and I asked a staff member and he said we could do either. I hoped that meant they would bring menus, and luckily they did. They had a good wine selection, and a small dinner menu, which was perfect for us! Our table outside was kind of at an angle, and I would have loved if they had some background music or something playing, but otherwise the patio was great! Our server was fantastic, even though he seemed very busy - and we split a charcuterie board which was DELICIOUS! I definitely love their bread and the fig jam too! (Fig jam + goat cheese is a dream!) The prices weren't too expensive for a wine bar, and I would have loved to have try more on their menu. (Especially considering they had a FAKE CHICKEN salad on their menu, and I'm ALLL about places that think about vegetarians.) Great place for a glass of wine and a low key night! read more

Cellar Door - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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We scored a Groupon for a date night at Cellar Door & in my opinion it was money well spent. We each received a glass of wine & were able to choose three meats or cheeses along with condiments. I noticed they had bacon wrapped dates and definitely had to try those too! Although the dates were overcooked slightly they were still pretty good. Service was solid & the wine was delish! I'd definitely go back. read more

Cellar Door - 3 Selection Cheese and Charcuterie Flights - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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Sangria is fantastic and they usually have something going on - live music or bingo. The service is average depending on who you get though.

Nice, quaint, small place serving drinks and food. Love the sangria and cauliflower crust margarita pizza (among other things). I always have a good time and would have given a higher rating except for one thing. There is one public toilet and it is always gross and disgusting. Reminds me of the bars near Wrigley after a Cubs game. read more

i love it here because everyone is fun and casual and hardworking and anthony is so attractive that i like to look at him while i eat my food god bless, graham "loose boot" no read more

Cellar Door - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Great wine list by the glass or bottle, plus light bites. The red velvet cheesecake was super! read more

Cellar Door - A generous pour, house red wine and delicious! - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

This place never disappoints. Amazing what they can do out of that tiny kitchen! Hands down best burger around.... Excellent variety of beers on tap as well read more

Great atmosphere. Very helpful staff. Always enjoy meeting friends here. Have not tried the food yet, but lots of great wine choices.

I came here because of a Groupon. The place is definitely small and rustic, probably not somewhere you'd go for the decor alone. Good drink options. I really enjoyed the white sangria. It was light and refreshing. The price was fair too. We had the pepperoni pizza as an appetizer. It was mediocre but not bad. All of my friends and I decided to order sandwiches. The sandwiches were really big that if you just wAnted a snack or a light meal you could split it with someone. They weren't loaded with meat but we thought the sandwiches were tasty. They serve the sandwiches with ruffles potato chips which is kind of cheap. They should make something instead like potato salad or soup. I get that it's a small kitchen but soup or potato salad would be totally doable. So for that reason I thought the sandwiches were a little over priced. read more

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Cute little spot for my lunch date with my minor daughter. We sat by the windows enjoying watching the dogs walking by while we ate a well prepared turkey sandwich and margarita pizza. The pizza was a bit salty but otherwise delicious. The best part of the meal was the tiramisu, arguably the best I have tasted in over 20 years! Next time I ll bring my husband and delve into their vast selection of wines. FYI- these pix were taken AFTER we dived into the meal but all I have:) read more

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I visited today around 7pm for the first time. I wasn't sure how thing work so I stood at the door waiting for someone to become available. The guy at the cashier just raised his eyebrows at me and said "yes?"... I asked to be seated and he said "oh you just get your own table here." The waiter was sweet enough to show me my way, but my first impression set a bad tone to te night. Better welcoming and greeting people goes along way in customer service. read more

Love the atmosphere, the food, and the wine selection. Great for date night, to hang with friends or just because.

Love this place! Great comfort food, love the charcuterie and plenty of great wine. Have been there multiple times and always looking forward to going back. read more

Came here for an early birthday celebration and I have to say, it was well worth the trip. This place is great. Has a cool relaxed atmosphere. And there always seems to be a great Groupon worth snagging before you visit. They've got an incredible selection of wine. And their cheese trays and food offerings are equally amazing. Make sure you try the charcuterie board! Their homemade pickles, jalapeño jelly, and pickled veggies are awesome. read more

Cellar Door - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

It was a very nice chill place to sip on some wine. I had a Groupon and decide to use it on a hot and sunny day. The parking is hard to find on a Friday because of The Downer's Grove Car Show. But I was able to find me a park for 2hrs. Cool place to hang out with some friends or even a date night. However, it was a busy Friday Evening and it took someone to finally take my order after waiting 20mins. I think if I didn't have a Groupon and it is was about to expire. I would of walked out and found someplace else to have a drink. But once I finally got someone's attention. I was a happy camper with my selection of wine and my Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap. I have to come again on a different night to really get a better feeling on this place. read more

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As I am unfortunately not from the area, I always make it a top priority to visit the Cellar Door whenever I am visiting Downers. I have been a total of three times and each has been as amazing as the last! I 100000% love trying different cheese and wines (and know a good deal about each as I made sure to take a Wine/Cheese class in college since I had the opportunity and plus why not?) and are never disappointed when I come here. Their prices are VERY reasonable for the quality of both cheese/meat/fruit selection as well as their wine pours and selections. The staff is very knowledgeable any time I ask for recommendations on what to order. As I have never ordered 'actual' food from the Cellar Door, I am sure it is as good as their cheese plates! I have sat both inside and outside and both are fantastic! The ambiance and decor is great, and their outside seating does have a roof overtop, so you can be in the shade which is a must for me if it is during a hot/humid day. Also, you can people watch outside which is something I love to do! I have been to brunch one time and that was incredible! I also went to trivia once and sat outside during that. It was SO FUN! Their difficulty of questions what was I was hoping for (the ones that make you say "GAHHH I SHOULD KNOW THIS" vs "I didn't even know that was a thing"). Can't wait to visit again to see what is new! read more

Cellar Door - Meat/Cheese/Olive/Fruit plate. FANTASTIC. - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Stopped by the Cellar Door for a glass of wine and charcuterie with my husband as he has never been here before. I've enjoyed my past visits at Cellar Door and wanted to share it with him. We were lucky to find two empty seats at the bar as it was very busy on a Saturday late afternoon. The staff we encountered were so friendly and knowledgeable about their wine and beer. We ordered a meat and cheese board that consisted of three cheeses, duck pate and prosciutto along with marcona almonds, honey, grilled bread and crackers. It was nicely presented and it was the perfect accompaniment to our wine. I love this little wine shop and will definitely be back again. read more

Cellar Door - Charcuterie - Specialty Food Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I've loved this place for at least 7 years... but who is keeping count? Years ago, it was my favorite "first date" when I was meeting dates arranged on Match or Coffee Meets Bagel. It was a total win win for me, even if my date wasn't a great match, I could count on having an excellent glass of wine or two, enjoy some nice fresh air out on their patio, or the nice view of their extensive wall of wine inside! Today I'd like to add a bit more about their food. I've eaten their nibbles in the restaurant before, all delicious. The portions are on the small side, which is actually perfect, I never had to eat too much or waste any food. Lately, I've done their carry out, and I can actually say their "dinner for two" special of Veal Tenderloin may be in the running for the best take out meal I've ever had. They did a fantastic job of pairing the veal with amazing mashed potatoes, asparagus, a house salad (with perfectly seasoned vinaigrette) and a very special pinot noir. I can't wait to try more! (I've already pre-ordered their weekend shrimp Alfredo!!) read more