A grown man dressed as Buddy the Elf might be the first face you spot in this Illinois holiday hangout. Meanwhile, the movie Elf plays on the screens, on repeat, all season long.
The decorations don’t politely stop at the walls. Nutcrackers, garland, and twinkling lights climb from the floor all the way to the ceiling, like Santa’s workshop got wildly carried away.
Even the menu joins the joke. Dishes and drinks borrow names straight from the film, so ordering feels a little like quoting your favorite scenes out loud with friends…