Nestled in the heart of Highwood, Illinois, Froggy's French Café serves as a charming destination for those seeking an authentic taste of French culinary traditions. Located at 306 Green Bay Rd Suite 1, this establishment has become a staple for locals and visitors alike who appreciate the art of fine dining in a relaxed, welcoming environment. The café prides itself on maintaining a balance between sophisticated flavors and the comfort of a neighborhood gathering spot, making it an ideal location for everything from casual afternoon meetings to intimate evening meals.
Stepping into the café, guests are immediately greeted by an atmosphere that reflects the warmth and hospitality synonymous with classic French bistros. The philosophy behind the kitchen is simple: prioritize high-quality ingredients, respect traditional cooking techniques, and present dishes that tell a story of heritage and passion. Whether you are a connoisseur of French cuisine or simply looking for a memorable dining experience, the café offers a curated selection of plates designed to satisfy a variety of palates.
What Makes Our Café Unique
At Froggy's French Café, we believe that the dining experience extends far beyond the plate. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our service and preparation. Here are a few reasons why our guests continue to return:
Authentic Culinary Approach: We focus on time-honored recipes that celebrate the depth and complexity of French gastronomy, ensuring that every bite remains true to its cultural roots.
Inviting Atmosphere: Our space is carefully designed to foster conversation and connection, providing a cozy retreat from the bustle of daily life in Highwood.
Dedicated Service: Our team is passionate about hospitality, striving to provide attentive and knowledgeable service that enhances your overall dining experience from start to finish.
Community Focus: Being part of the Highwood neighborhood is central to our identity, and we take great pride in serving our local community with consistency and care.
The dedication to quality is evident in the way we source our ingredients and the meticulous attention to detail applied during the preparation of each dish. By focusing on seasonal availability and classic flavor profiles, we aim to provide a dining experience that feels both timeless and fresh. Our team understands that a great meal is about more than just sustenance; it is about the memories created around the table and the joy of sharing good food with friends and family.
We invite you to visit us at 306 Green Bay Rd Suite 1 to experience the unique character of our café firsthand. Whether you are stopping by for a quick bite or planning a leisurely meal, we look forward to welcoming you into our space. Our goal is to ensure that every guest leaves with a sense of satisfaction and a desire to return, continuing the tradition of excellence that defines Froggy's French Café. We remain committed to our craft and look forward to serving you soon in the heart of Highwood.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cozy
Romantic
Trendy
Upscale
Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Valet parking
Menus
Photos
Reviews Froggy's French Café
Andy & Lauren Petersen
30-05-2026
We can't speak highly enough of Froggy's, and specifically Thierry! Froggy's catered our wedding and we have received so many rave reviews about our food. He was great to work with, super knowledgable and very responsive to all our questions throughout the wedding planing process. Thank you so much, Thierry & team! More
Karen Baker
30-05-2026
A wonderful experience! I had the shrimp linguine with lobster sauce. I have to go back. excellent service. More
Ayan702
30-05-2026
My wife and I celebrated our 7th yr anniversary with a simple, casual lunch. With Froggy’s being aware of our special day, they elevated their game and made our lunch experience unforgettable. Thanks crew, you’re top tier in the industry. More
Elizabeth Dunham
30-05-2026
Really bad, overpriced food. It was like low sodium nursing home food. Tiny portions and very expensive. The pasta and shrimp were cold. I am not picky and will eat pretty much anything and this was awful. The only positive is that the service was good and staff was friendly, but the place was mostly empty. More
Abby Wulfekottte
30-05-2026
We chose Froggy's for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier! Thierry, the owner, is an absolute professional—clear, consistent, and incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. He runs a smooth, seamless operation; if … More
Bruce Johnson
30-05-2026
A wonderful French Bistro with many traditional French dishes and French inspired dishes. The service and service were very nice. The decor had a great French theme and conversation friendly as the room filled. More
Miranda Leschke
30-05-2026
We hired Froggy's from a list of approved caterers at our venue. They also provided some dessert. Froggy's tried to meet all our requests and people seemed to enjoy the food. The service was attentive during our meal and open bar time. … More
Scott Fergus
30-05-2026
Froggy’s French Cafe is by and far an experience to enjoy cuisine in course, the most superb way to enjoy a meal. Top Quality with a regimen of consistency! Another flawless dinner, thank you Theirry! You and your team are extremely talented, thank you!
Peter D'Angelo
30-05-2026
Truly a wonderful dining experience. Busy but quiet enough for normal conversation. Spectacular food and service. Deserts are off the chart. More
Joyce R
30-05-2026
It was my first time at Froggy's and I truly enjoyed my meal. John our server was very laid back and did not rush us through our special meal. More
Alec Dorn
30-05-2026
Fast and friendly service are the highlights of my experience at Froggy's. As soon as we were seated, we were greeted by our server and drinks were promptly brought. And the food! It was wonderful, most of our party ordered the fish special … More
Ann
30-05-2026
The service was slow, the food was edible at best and definitely not French, as well as extremely overpriced. Even the cocktails were not good. More
Jason Knauff
30-05-2026
Sometimes you just want a super old school French meal, with excellent tuxedoed waiters, and nothing but 60 and 70 year old people surrounding you.
If you’re into butter, unctuously sauces game meats, white Burgundy, and ridiculous somewhat mismatched plates, Froggy’s is the place for you. Will definitely return.
Jason Royce
30-05-2026
Been coming here occasionally for 20 years !!! We love it! Amazing food ! Prices are fantastic!!! Great cocktails… Best service and servers in town !!!
Thanks again for an amazing evening!
TWC
30-05-2026
Bravo!! Or shall I say “Bien joué chapeau” which means well played and hats off to you!! Had a delicious meal here for the first time Christmas Eve, and the prix fixe menu had something for everyone in my party!! Christmas Eve was surely … More
mj Weber
30-05-2026
Amazingly, you always find something incredible when exploring places. This Gourmet French Restaurant has tasty appetizers and entrées. As you get in, you can listen to a guitarist playing lovely music. The beautiful arrangement inside is best for special occasions or celebrations.Highly recommended.✨✅🎉
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Parking options
Free parking lot
Ann Brownell
30-05-2026
I think it is daring for a vegetarian to go to a French restaurant named Froggy's!!! Everyone got something different. I should have taken a photo of everyone's dish because they were all beautifully presented. Zero leftovers which means … More
Judith Fai-Podlipnik
30-05-2026
Overall, our dining experience was decent. Nothing was terrible, however it was not as good as I had heard, expected, nor remembered (it has been over a decade since I dined here, and I now remember why I do not return on a regular basis). … More
cathy lasowski
30-05-2026
I felt sadness and disgust in equal measure. I felt sorry for the server who had to present the congealed and lifeless food. We were a party of six and not one person had an edible entree. I am disgusted that the management does not … More
John McCauley
30-05-2026
My wife and I had dinner at Froggy’s this past week. This was our first visit, and expectations were high. At first impression, we were surprised at the dingy, dark decor and outdated atmosphere. All staff were friendly and knowledgeable, … More
John Rospenda
30-05-2026
We came here tonight on a whim after being scared off from another restaurant where they literally could not fit more people in than were there. Highwood as a whole is dicey about distancing, so fair warning. … More
Earthbound Adventures
30-05-2026
First visit after 15 years, nice little place but the food can be better. The appetizer was pheasant in the chicken with mushrooms no seasoning. The salad seems like it was sitting in the fridge for several hours it was little wilted . … More
Mike K
30-05-2026
Warm and friendly atmosphere. Attentive, professional staff. Chef came out to greet and check on the guests. Food and drinks were wonderful. Enjoyed every dish we ordered.
Helen Karadsheh Levinson
30-05-2026
I visited Froggy’s with a friend for the first time. What a special place. Service was quick. Our waiter was so helpful with the menu and wine selection. Ordered the artichoke cold plate, a mushroom ravioli for appetizers and filet … More
Wendy Rosen
30-05-2026
We hosted a baby shower at Froggy's, and it was a first-class event from start to finish! The staff, especially Rodrigo, were extremely accomodating and professional. The Froggy's chef prepared special meals for our guests with dietary … More
robin rzechula
30-05-2026
This restaurant holds a special place in my family's heart - it's been our top choice for elegant dinners and celebrations for as long as I can remember. Most recently, I treated my mom to a Mother's Day meal there, and it was a truly delightful experience. The service is exceptional, and the cuisine is undeniably gourmet.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Ceil T
30-05-2026
Saturday lunch served in the front room - so bright and cozy. Full menu, so many wonderful choices. Recommend escargot, lobster bisque, mushroom & truffle ravioli, Whitefish, duck medallions, chicken special. 6 of us had so much fun sharing 4 desserts. Service was incredible!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Wait time
No wait
Sarah Metzger
30-05-2026
My husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Froggy’s in 2024, and it was stunning, absolutely perfect. We organized the event with Rodrigo, who was so gracious and helpful. The food was delicious as always, and the cake made in-house was a visual masterpiece and honestly the best cake we’ve ever had. The wait staff were amazing, kind, and attentive, and their expert experience meant that my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a thing — their professionalism was just incredible. The entire Froggy’s team made our marriage celebration everything we hoped it would be. A real dream come true. We can’t wait to come back and do it all again for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2049! ;)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Luke Thomas
30-05-2026
We had excellent service on a busy night, and the vibe very casual and friendly with dozens of umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and folding screens providing privacy/sound baffling.
The food was a mixed experience. The escargots were prepared in a different way than I've experienced before, with a single skillet and one piece of puff pastry, versus the individual spots, but the flavor was good. The beef bourguignon seemed like the wine hadn't cooked out, very sharp flavor and carrots were not particularly soft. My friend who ordered the beef medallions said they were prepared perfectly, and the wine/cocktail list was very respectable.
We noticed a lipstick stained water glass and sticky plates, but given our server being busy, didn't bring it up or ask for anything to be done, just didn't use them.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free street parking, Valet
Wheelchair accessibility
Bathrooms are down a staircase and I did not see an elevator.
Nayad
30-05-2026
We went for a team dinner, the parking can be a bit difficult and they have valet BUT if you go around the corner there's a free parking lot. The decor inside was super cozy and welcoming. The staff was very kind and the food and wine was incredible! I'm not sure about the prices but I am guessing it will be on average a $100+ dinner for 2 with drinks. I had the medallions beef dinner item. My colleague who is a vegetarian said her pasta dish with veggies was delicious too!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Reviews Froggy's French Café