For those of you staying at or near Argonne, there is a range of dining options available on site and in the surrounding area.
Argonne has a cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch which includes flexible meeting and working spaces. The Beaker & Flask Restaurant and Lounge at the Guest House offers dining with a forest view. The 401 Grille serves fast meals and there are a number of Starbucks coffee shops.
Building 213 Cafeteria (Bistro 213)
A chef-led, privately owned company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with 41 years of food service experience, Taher operates the Building 213 Cafeteria (Bistro 213).
Whether you’re in search of a refreshing salad or a comforting hot meal, Taher’s team will provide an unforgettable dining experience, including an onsite chef preparing food from fresh ingredients daily, healthy menu options, and gourmet grab-n-go offering an array of salads, sandwiches, and wraps, perfectly crafted for your convenience.
Hours of Operation
- Monday -Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. (note earlier closing time)
Please note the Cafeteria and Starbucks is closed between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to prepare for lunch service.
Service
- Weekly Menus, Info on Taher’s Food4Life App, and More
- Hot Breakfast: 7:00–10:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (1:00 p.m. on Friday)
- Starbucks: 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (1:00 p.m. on Friday)
Please note the Cafeteria and Starbucks is closed between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to prepare for lunch service.
Beaker & Flask Restaurant and Lounge and 401 Grille
Sodexo provides food service, catering, and hotel management for Argonne and operates the Argonne Guest House, Beaker & Flask Restaurant, and the 401 Grille.
Beaker & Flask Restaurant and Lounge
- Breakfast: Service provided based on hotel occupancy.
- For guests staying at the Guest House, continental breakfast is served from 7:00–9:00 a.m. daily.
- Buffet Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Dinner and Lounge: Service provided based on hotel occupancy.
- Menus and catering information
401 Grille
- Monday- Friday: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Hot Breakfast: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Starbucks Kiosk: 8:30a.m.–1:30p.m.
Argonne Guest House Market Pantry
- Freshly made sandwiches, salads, microwaveable items, and snacks, available 24/7
Where to eat in the surrounding area
A large number of dining options can be found within a few minutes’ drive. These establishments are provided as a sample of the variety of restaurants nearby and are not endorsed by the laboratory.
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe & Banquets
Serves barbecue, plus some Mexican and Cajun-Creole dishes, in a casual environment.
8025 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
+1-331-431-4000
Chiba Japanese Restaurant
Casual Japanese dining offering standards such as sushi and hibachi dinners.
7533 S Cass Ave unit a & b, Darien, IL 60561
+1-630-850-7848
Home Run Inn Pizza
Old-school local chain serving an assortment of pizzas, pastas and burgers.
7521 Lemont Rd, Darien, IL 60561
+1-630-739-9696
Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and more, plus beer and wine, in a retro atmosphere.
7195 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL 60527
+1-630-789-0909
Chinese Kitchen
Small eatery serving traditional Chinese favorites for dining in, to take out or for delivery.
6551 S Cass Ave # M, Westmont, IL 60559
+1-630-968-3828