Cellar Door

Cellar Door The Cellar Door was founded by Sean Chaudhry in 2005. With Sean’s immersion in the wine community, he Wine Bar and Bistro in the heart of Downers Grove.

Carrying a variety of red and white vino, as well as twelve craft beers on tap.

Spring has sprung with the most beautiful blooms here at Cellar Door! Join us this Thursday, April 17th from 3pm-6pm for...
04/11/2025

Spring has sprung with the most beautiful blooms here at Cellar Door! Join us this Thursday, April 17th from 3pm-6pm for a “Try & Buy Tasting” as we welcome Janie Brooks Heuck, managing director of Brooks Wine in Willamette Valley, Oregon. We have prepared some special pairings for the event, and we’ll be pouring these organic wines by the glass! Come for the tasting and stay for Baig of Tricks Music Bingo at 7pm.

Join us today 3pm-5:30pm for a Try & Buy Tasting with  Margerum Wine Company! Winemaker Doug Margerum joins us from Sant...
03/27/2025

Join us today 3pm-5:30pm for a Try & Buy Tasting with Margerum Wine Company! Winemaker Doug Margerum joins us from Santa Barbara to showcase his exceptional wines, evocative of Southern France. No cost for the tasting. Stay after for free Music Bingo with Baig of Tricks Entertainment at 7pm!

A reminder that our patio is OPEN today!  No reserved seating so first come first served.Only a few days left for our St...
03/16/2025

A reminder that our patio is OPEN today! No reserved seating so first come first served.

Only a few days left for our St Patrick’s Day specials too! Come warm up with some Beef Guinness Stew or a Colossal Pretzel that some are comparing it to the size of a small car.

It’s the official sign that winter is over: The Cellar Door patio is officially open.We couldn’t have planned it any bet...
03/14/2025

It’s the official sign that winter is over: The Cellar Door patio is officially open.

We couldn’t have planned it any better with today reaching the high 70’s! Come out and enjoy your Friday

Have you come and gotten our St Patrick’s Day specials yet?  We aren’t lying when we say this is a colossal soft pretzel...
03/12/2025

Have you come and gotten our St Patrick’s Day specials yet? We aren’t lying when we say this is a colossal soft pretzel!

We’re all fired up to launch the St Patrick’s Day food specials today!  The return of some favorites and a few new addit...
03/07/2025

We’re all fired up to launch the St Patrick’s Day food specials today! The return of some favorites and a few new additions. This year we’re featuring:

- Cellar Reuben
- Irish Colcannon Soup
- Beef Guinness Stew
- Colossal Baked Pretzel
- Smoked Salmon on Irish Soda Bread
- Irish Pub Burger

There’s enough time for you to stop in multiple times to try them all!

For Valentines week, Feb 10th-16th, Chef Nick & Brittany have crafted a luxury menu for us with wine pairings! Seared Fo...
02/10/2025

For Valentines week, Feb 10th-16th, Chef Nick & Brittany have crafted a luxury menu for us with wine pairings! Seared Foie Gras with G. D. Vajra Barolo, Caviar & Chips with Chateau Bligny Brut Champagne, Smoked Salmon Tartare with Luc Belaire Rare Rosé Champagne, & Chocolate Truffle Mousse Cake with Dow’s 10 Year Tawny Port. We’re pouring them all for just $15 a glass! Come anytime through Sunday to give them a try.

We’re here until 5pm today and then I hope you all have a great time watching the Super Bowl!
02/09/2025

We’re here until 5pm today and then I hope you all have a great time watching the Super Bowl!

Sorry for the late notice, but we have to cancel Music Bingo for tonight.  Our apologies but we still have all our great...
02/06/2025

Sorry for the late notice, but we have to cancel Music Bingo for tonight. Our apologies but we still have all our great Thursday drink specials available all day you should come out for! $2 off draft beer, $5 wine margaritas and $10 glasses of Quilt Cabernet.

New Year, New Food Specials!  Chef Nick has been working some magic back there to bring you some fresh stuff. Come and g...
01/07/2025

New Year, New Food Specials! Chef Nick has been working some magic back there to bring you some fresh stuff. Come and get it!

Champion Cold Cut - Calabrese, sopressata, Genoa, mortadella, provolone with basil aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion, olive oil balsamic vinegar on toasted French bread

Roast Beef Pizza - Sundried tomato pesto spread, shaved roasted beef, mozzarella, chopped giardiniera and olive mix, finished with fresh basil and Grana Padano cheese on our cauliflower crust

Bleu Benton Salad - Benton’s bacon, bleu cheese, granny smith apples, red onion, dried cranberries on leafy greens with olive oil and balsamic glaze

Big Ball Bruschetta - 4oz Burrata ball, sundried tomato spread, sunflower pesto, balsamic glaze, fresh basil and maldon salt with toasted baguette

If you’re doing Dry January, it doesn’t have to be boring! Our staff favorites are the new  White Widow NA cider and the...
01/04/2025

If you’re doing Dry January, it doesn’t have to be boring! Our staff favorites are the new White Widow NA cider and the NA sangria. All of our NA wines, beer, and cider are available by the glass or to take home for retail!

We can’t thank you enough for making 2024 such a great year at Cellar Door!  We hope you’re ready to ring in the new yea...
12/31/2024

We can’t thank you enough for making 2024 such a great year at Cellar Door! We hope you’re ready to ring in the new years right. We’re here until 8pm today for you enjoy a little pre-partying as well as to pick up any last minute supplies. You don’t want to show up without any champagne!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Cellar Door!  We hope you enjoyed the day with all your loved ones and Santa brought y...
12/26/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Cellar Door! We hope you enjoyed the day with all your loved ones and Santa brought you everything you wanted. If not, we’re back open tomorrow so you can buy yourself something nice!

We’re bringing back our popular catering size charcuterie boards for Christmas and New Years!  Make your life a little e...
12/19/2024

We’re bringing back our popular catering size charcuterie boards for Christmas and New Years! Make your life a little easier by picking these up for your parties. Call us at 630-241-2030 to get your order in.

Address

5150-A Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+16302412030

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Cellar Door was founded by Sean Chaudhry in 2005. As a result of Sean’s immersion in the wine community, he recognized a need for a local, no frills bistro and wine shop. Cellar Door was created to offer Enthusiast a place to relax and enjoy great food and wine at prices to be savored as well. Over the years, Cellar Door has transformed into a beer and food connoisseur paradise even with wine as the main focus.

Themes of new, fresh and exciting is always present as the food menu and beer menu are constantly rotating. Don’t be alarmed, the favorites always seem to come back to the menu fairly quickly. Cellar Door has emerged as Downers Grove’s ideal date spot, a laid back classy atmosphere with a wonderful staff will always ensure you and your significant other are taken care of. Come in today grab a bottle, a nice refreshing beer, and one of our signature small plates and see what this gem in the heart of downtown Downer’s Grove has to offer.