January 2
First Day Open for 2024
Suzette's Boulangerie & Patisserie and
Suzette's Creperie hours may be found here.
Closed Mondays.
January 18–28
Restaurant Week in Downtown Wheaton
Cold, blustery weather got you down? Brush off the snow and indulge in comforting French country cuisine! Enjoy Downtown Wheaton's Restaurant Week at Suzette's. View our special 3 for $55 Restaurant Week Dinner Menu, below, and make your reservations today! Lunch specials are also available: click here to view them.
Thursday–Saturday 5:00–8:00 pm
3 for $55*
Choose one:
Three Cheese Soufflé
Pommes Frites
Bowl of French Onion Soup
Bowl of Southwestern Vegetable Chowder
Bowl of Soup DuJour
Side Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds
Choose one:
Chicken Crêpe
Roasted Vegetable Crêpe with Feta Cheese
Beef Bourguignon Crêpe
Mushrooms and Onion Crêpe
Spicy Coconut Shrimp Crêpe
Pork Tenderloins Normandy with sautéed Apples and Mashed Potatoes
Flat Iron Steak with Pommes Frites
Lemon Sole with Vegetables du Jour and Mashed Potatoes
Lamb Ragu with Pasta
Choose one:
Mixed Berry Crêpe
Raspberry and Lemon Curd Crêpe
Warm Caramel Apple Crêpe
Crème Brulee
Two Scoops of Gelato or Sorbet — Daily Selection from our Pâtisserie
*Plus tax and gratuity
January 20
Live Jazz Music at Suzette's
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes legends Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman to play in our intimate setting. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her!
January 27
Live Jazz Music at Suzette's
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's is excited to host Matt Peterson as he plays on our baby grand piano—the perfect accompaniment to a night at Suzette's. From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable and inviting.
February
February 3
Live Jazz Music at Suzette's
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes legends Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman to play in our intimate setting. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her!
February 6–13 : Mardi Gras Celebration at Suzette's
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
CELEBRATE! CELEBRATE! CELEBRATE!
Our special Mardi Gras menu is sure to "let the good times roll!" See our special menu, below. We are also offering our popular "Breakfast at Brennan’s Style Brunch" menu again. See this menu here. Available Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Tuesday, Feb. 6–Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
DINNER
Thursday, Friday and Saturday—February 8, 9 and 10
Mardi Gras Special Menu*
Main Courses:
Shrimp Creole Crepe ... $23.00
Shrimp Creole over Rice ... $24.00
Habañero Chicken Étouffée over Cornbread ... $24.00
Chicken & Tasso Gumbo with Rice ... $20.50
Blackened Catfish with Red Beans & Rice ... $28.00
Braised New Orleans Style Short Ribs with Creamy Grits ... $34.00
Sides:
Red Beans and Rice ... $8.50
Cornbread ... $5.50
Creamy Cheese Grits ... $8.50
*Limited quantities of each item have been prepared. We regret if we do not have your first choice.
Be sure to look at all of the wonderful Mardi Gras items in our Pâtisserie.
February 10
Live Jazz Music at Suzette's
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's is excited to host Matt Peterson as he plays on our baby grand piano—the perfect accompaniment to a night at Suzette's. From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable and inviting.
February 13
Fat Tuesday Lunch Specials
Our special Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday menu is sure to "let the good times roll!"
February 14 : Romantic Options for Valentine's day
Valentine’s Day…An Evening of Food, Drink & Romance!
Enjoy Valentine's Day at Suzette's with your special someone. We will be open for dinner with a very special menu for Valentine's Day. Reservations highly recommended for this popular date!
Voted as one of the most "Romantic Restaurants in Chicago," Suzette's has created a special Valentine's menu. Our intimate atmosphere, along with delicious cuisine and award-winning wine list, will create an affair to remember.
We have also created beautiful sweets to give to someone even sweeter. Surprise your sweetheart with a selection from our bakery.
Be My Valentine!
Give your sweetie some sweets this Valentine's Day. Check out our chocolate treats at the Patisserie!
February 15
Bordeaux Wine and Food Pairing ClassTime: 6:00–9:00 pm | Instructor: Anton Maletic
Join Anton Maletic as he leads the class in tasting a variety of wines from Bordeaux. Experience this opportunity to compare and contrast the power and allure of this celebrated region. $125 Per Person + Gratuity
February 17
Live Jazz Music at Suzette's
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes legends Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman to play in our intimate setting. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her!
February 24
Live Jazz Music at Suzette's
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's is excited to host Matt Peterson as he plays on our baby grand piano—the perfect accompaniment to a night at Suzette's. From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable and inviting.
March
March
Lent Specials: Check back for our lent for fish specials that will delight!
Sample Menu (Note: these specials change, so ask your server for today's Lenten Special.)
SHRIMP CREOLE | Whether served over an omelet for breakfast or tucked into a tender crepe for lunch or dinner, Suzette's Creole is spicy, filled with shrimp and warming on a cold day.
BLACKENED CATFISH & FRITES | A zesty catfish filet with Creole seasoning, sauteed in butter.
All winter and spring
Our Live Jazz Schedule Has Been Posted on the Entertainment PageTime: 5:30-8:30 pm, varies
Enjoy Spring Jazz Performances by:
Matt Peterson: From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable. Join us on Saturday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm all Spring for a relaxed dinner, delicious wine and great music. . . a complete evening for all the senses. More about Matt.
Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman: Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her! More about Judy and Greg.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day—French Style!
This special menu will bring out the Irish in all of us! At Suzette's we do it French Style—Corned Beef, Cabbage and Whiskey-glazed carrots all wrapped in Puff Pastry with Mustard Bechamel Sauce!
MarcH 31
Celebrate Easter
Happy Spring! Happy Easter! Suzette's is offering a wonderful Easter Brunch this year, including options like Roasted Leg of Lamb and Glazed, Baked Ham. See below for our Special Easter menu. Please make reservations early, as space will fill quickly. We look forward to ushering in spring with you and your family this Easter!
Reservations highly recommended: Call 630.462.0898 or click the yellow button for online reservations.
April
All spring
Check our Entertainment page for our Live Jazz schedule with engaging artists such as Judy Roberts, Matt Peterson and more.
September
Summer entertainment—Live JAZZ!
Live Jazz Friday and Saturday nights. See full schedule >
October
All Fall
Live Jazz Saturday nights. See full schedule >
October 5
Petra Van Nuis and Dennis Luxion Duo
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's is thrilled to present the Chicago based duo, vocalist Petra van Nuis and pianist Dennis Luxion. They have been noted for their “seamless camaraderie” (Chicago Jazz Magazine) creating "spellbinding sonic snapshots that movingly capture the intricacies of life" (Jazziz Magazine) with a style that is “hauntingly atmospheric and filled with creative substance” (All About Jazz Magazine). For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
October 12
Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes favorites Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman. Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Greg is a star in his own right, performing with Woody Hermann’s Big Band and countless other well-known performers as well as personally acclaimed both nationally and internationally as an artist and teacher. He has multiple recordings, is author to numerous publications and is teacher and mentor to many of the young musicians emerging on the music scene today. For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
October 17
Food from the DordogneTime: 6:00–9:00 pm | Instructors: Chef Chris Thielman & Karen Thielman
Enjoy this menu created by Chef Chris Thielman & Karen Thielman. Chef Chris Thielman and his wife, Karen, (Full bio here) will be instructing this class centered on French cuisine, wine and culture. Along with instruction, the class will be peppered with personal experiences from their extensive travel in France. Chef Chris is a 32 year instructor at the College of DuPage Culinary Arts Program. Karen is the recipient of the Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques from the government of France as well as a Certified specialist of Wines with the Society of Wine Educators. The class will end around the table with a tasting of the food prepared and wines specifically chosen to go with the food prepared. And, of course, convivial conversation about our French adventures experienced or yet to come. More details about the menu for this class to follow. This class is $125 per person plus gratuity; 5:30–8:30 pm.
October 19
Matt Peterson
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmMatt Peterson brings the sounds of Debussy to Gershwin back to Suzette's. Matt's piano styling is comfortable. Join us on Saturday evening for a relaxed dinner, delicious wine and great music. . . a complete evening for all the senses.
Matt Peterson is a classical and jazz pianist from Seattle, WA. He has performed around the country as a soloist and in groups. His accolades include being the overall winner of the Wheaton College Ben Heppner Concerto Competition with Gershwin’s Concerto in F, and being an invited performer to the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
October 24
Lyon—The Gastronomic Capital of the WorldTime: 6:00–9:00 pm | Instructor: Anton Maletic
Many folks have become familiar with many of the wonderful wines hailing from Spain these days. Cava, Rioja and Albariño have become pretty common on wine lists across the country. And for good reason! They are world class, delicious and affordable quaffs. But have you ever sipped a Jumilla from Mercia? How about a Priorat from Catalonia, or maybe a Godello from Galicia? At this class you will have the opportunity to sample these and some of Spain’s other hidden gems. Join us for an evening of six exquisite Iberian wines paired with a four course dinner and experience a little history about the region, it’s wines and it’s cuisine. $125 per person plus gratuity.
October 26
Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes favorites Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman. Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Greg is a star in his own right, performing with Woody Hermann’s Big Band and countless other well-known performers as well as personally acclaimed both nationally and internationally as an artist and teacher. He has multiple recordings, is author to numerous publications and is teacher and mentor to many of the young musicians emerging on the music scene today. For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
November
November 2
Matt Peterson
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmMatt Peterson brings the sounds of Debussy to Gershwin back to Suzette's. Matt's piano styling is comfortable. Join us on Saturday evening for a relaxed dinner, delicious wine and great music. . . a complete evening for all the senses.
Matt Peterson is a classical and jazz pianist from Seattle, WA. He has performed around the country as a soloist and in groups. His accolades include being the overall winner of the Wheaton College Ben Heppner Concerto Competition with Gershwin’s Concerto in F, and being an invited performer to the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
November 9
Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes favorites Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman. Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Greg is a star in his own right, performing with Woody Hermann’s Big Band and countless other well-known performers as well as personally acclaimed both nationally and internationally as an artist and teacher. He has multiple recordings, is author to numerous publications and is teacher and mentor to many of the young musicians emerging on the music scene today. For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
November 16
Petra Van Nuis and Dennis Luxion Duo
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's is thrilled to present the Chicago based duo, vocalist Petra van Nuis and pianist Dennis Luxion. They have been noted for their “seamless camaraderie” (Chicago Jazz Magazine) creating "spellbinding sonic snapshots that movingly capture the intricacies of life" (Jazziz Magazine) with a style that is “hauntingly atmospheric and filled with creative substance” (All About Jazz Magazine). For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
November 23
Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman
Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes favorites Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman. Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Greg is a star in his own right, performing with Woody Hermann’s Big Band and countless other well-known performers as well as personally acclaimed both nationally and internationally as an artist and teacher. He has multiple recordings, is author to numerous publications and is teacher and mentor to many of the young musicians emerging on the music scene today. For additional dates, see our Entertainment page.
November 19: Thanksgiving Catering deadline
Suzette's is pleased to help with your Thanksgiving and assorted holiday events. All pre-orders for Thanksgiving must be in by Sunday, November 24 to make a Wednesday November 27 pick-up.
All pre-orders for the Christmas Holidays must by in by Sunday, December 15 to make a December 24 pick-up. We will be open 8 am–noon for pick-ups on December 24.
See Suzette's Holiday Side Dish and Sweets List (2024 List to be posted this November) >
Please call 630.462.0898 to place your order.
All Fall
Live Jazz Saturday nights. See full schedule >
Thursday, November 21
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
All over France on Thursday, people will be celebrating the day when bottles of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau wine hit the shelves. Beaujolais Nouveau Day has become one of the best known festivals in France and is celebrated all over the world. This young wine, Beaujolais Nouveau, it is on the shelves between six to eight weeks after the grapes are harvested.
The release date of the Beaujolais was established in 1985. It was decided that the third Thursday in November would be the uniform release date. The main festival is in Lyon where barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau wine are rolled by wine-growers through the centre before being opened.
November 29–December 31
Christmas TeaTime:
Tue - Fri: 2:30
Sat: 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 AM & 1:00 pm
Make plans early to join us for this annual holiday tradition. Celebrate the Holidays with your family, work colleagues and best friends at our three-course Christmas Tea. The third course is our scrumptious desserts prepared by Suzette's pastry chefs.
Ends December 31.
Please call 630.462.0898 for reservations.
December
Thursday, December TBD
Wine Tasting Class: Annual Bubbly Class—Kick off the Holidays!
See full class schedule >Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
December 15: Holiday Catering deadline
Suzette's is pleased to help with your holiday events. To receive catering for Christmas Day, please order by December 15.
See Suzette's Holiday Side Dish and Sweets List >
Please call 630.462.0898 to place your order.
All Fall & winter
Live Jazz Saturday nights. See full schedule >
November 29–December 31
Christmas TeaTime:
Tue - Fri: 2:30
Sat: 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 AM & 1:00 pm
Make plans early to join us for this annual holiday tradition. Celebrate the Holidays with your family, work colleagues and best friends at our three-course Christmas Tea. The third course is our scrumptious desserts prepared by Suzette's pastry chefs.
Ends December 31
Please call 630.462.0898 for reservations.
December 25
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas to All! (The restaurant will be closed today to allow our staff time with their families.)
December 31
New Year's Eve
Happy 2025 to you and yours!
We were thrilled to have the talented and engaging 