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Laschet's Inn
93/100 (1183 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
European
Bar
Pub
Central European
European
Central European
German
German
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pancakes
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Cucumber Salad
Sit down
Pub
European
German
Central European
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is a gem! The food is (chef's kiss), is phenomenal. The staff and especially the owner, great people. So much more on the menu I want to..."
Steven Brumfield
"Service was friendly and very helpful for first timers wanting to try multiple menu items. The food was excellent and we really loved the..."
Eric
"If you're looking for an authentic German dining experience, look no further than Laschet's Inn. From the moment you walk through the door, you're..."
Gordon Cacioppo
"Such delicious and authentic German food - this place has so many options and really lovely specials! Try the Chicken Paprikash! The spatezel is..."
Chelsie Tamms
"Food here is unreal! Best roasted duck I have for a long time. Seasoning on the skin is perfect. Liver soup is so light, so delicate. Soup broth is..."
SPICY
"Some of the best German Food ever. Wow terrific and authentic. The thickest veal I have ever had and all around terrific food...."
Matthew Standish
"The pork shank (Saturday special) probably has the best crispy pork skin I've ever had. Everything was delicious, but the pork was a..."
Jonathan Gostelow
"Delicious German food and beer! This cozy restaurant has warm décor and comfortable lighting inside. There is a nice mix of patrons at the bar and..."
Tyler Blaz
"One of my favorite restaurants to indulge. Great atmosphere with German posters/flags. Servers have always been great. Favorite menu items:..."
Danielle Roy
"My VERY German husband loves this VERY German place. He always exclaims that Laschet's is the closest to a good old-fashioned home-cooked German meal..."
Mark Collado
"1st time here, the food was fantastic. My wife is german and she loved it. 2nd time great food waitress was fantastic. Love this..."
Buford T
"Arguably the best German food in town, and second best duck I've had. Price included a beer, dessert, and tip. I will keep going..."
Erol Cims
"Great German restaurant. All the classics. Food was good and well priced with generous portions, beer selection was nice but way overpriced. Service..."
Darren B.
"The food was amazing, very authentic. The place was a very fun experience. Their split pea soup was the best and I loved their chicken schnitzel...."
Alli Harris
"Laschet's has a cozy neighborhood bar vibe, with amazing authentic german eats. The staff is quick and courteous, and the food came out hot and..."
Ian McMahan
"The history of every good time ever had within this establishment is palpable immediately upon entering. Brought my girl in for dinner tonight. It..."
Andi LP
Smak-tak Restaurant
93/100 (861 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Polish
European
Eastern European
Eastern European
Central European
Central European
Polish
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Salad
Perogies
Sit down
Eastern European
Central European
Polish
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
BYOB
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"There are no Polish restaurants in Atlanta so I make it a point to enjoy it while in Chicago. This was my first visit, and the food was exceptional...."
Steven Kendall
"Found this place on Groupon. A bit of a drive but the food was excellent. Will come back for..."
Greg Eischen
"Best Polish food around, soup amazing, cucumber salad best I have had, potato pancakes cant be..."
Kristen Marie Lyons
"Wonderful food and service! Charming small restaurant with delicious Polish food and friendly..."
Donna Mierzejewski McManus
"Loved the pierogi platter and breaded chicken dinner. Such a pretty paneled and comfy restaurant. Planning a return visit soon with the family...."
Jackie Garvey
"Outstanding authentic Polish food. Their Hungarian Style Pancake is crazy good, but you better bring your appetite if you expect to finish..."
John Garrido
"Best pierogies I've ever had!!!! Great service and yummy food all around. Can't wait to go..."
Brittany Beltz
"Service was great, they let you mix it up. The food was great and..."
Kathy Miller
"Excellent food. Great service. Owner was very kind and made great suggestions. Will see go back..."
Amber J Bernstein's
"This is a small family oriented restaurant that serves Polish specialty dishes. We love their mushroom soup, pierogis. (Cheese and potato, kraut and..."
Dominic Woo
"Great potato pancakes & kielbasa! Came here with my friends for dinner and we had a nice..."
Colby Beck
"Love the homemade pierogis, mushroom soup, cucumber salad and breaded cutlet with mushrooms. Good people, food and priced reasonably in a quaint..."
Karen Retherford Pukala
"The food is delicious and filling. The Hungarian Pancake is my..."
Don Dearinger
"Absolutely one of the best places in Chicago that offers home made traditional polish dishes! Decent portions, tasty meals and interior design..."
Aga Choluj
"Mila atmosfera i smaczne..."
Malgorzata Czyrek
"As soon as I walked into Smak-Tak, I felt like I was back in Poland visiting friends at the local restaurant. The food tasted very authentic and the..."
Natalia
"Good Polish food. For small place they have quiet variety of dishes. Everything was fresh and tasty. Bit of a surprise prices! Never pay so much..."
I D
"I’ve tried the pierogi, the breaded pork, among other things multiple times….the friendly owner always delivers. Cute, quaint, little restaurant..."
Christopher Baran
"Delicious Polish food and friendly service. I got the Hungarian goulash stuffed pancake. The atmosphere was lovely. It was 20 degrees out and I felt..."
Stephanie Polster
"Update: 4.1 stars...potatoes were a bit dry and no gravy. Ground veal was a bit bland. Heavy, filling and tasty Polish food. Reasonably priced. Soups..."
DOWPete
"Here's the place to get a plate of authentic Polish fare. We had the fried pork cutlet and chicken gizzards. I also ordered Borscht and potato..."
Phyllis Felts
"Ok. Wow.. absolutely five star food. This is the food your Polish Grandma will make you if she REALLY loves you. Like.... Clear favorite. And it's..."
Dustin Herlich
"A perfect place to sit down for some tasty, homemade Polish food. You will not go away..."
Jarek Kozal
"We LOVED this place. Authentic, home made Polish food. This is a new must do for us when in..."
Leslie Napora
"Came in today and had an amazing experience. Service was fast and friendly, food was amazing. I live in Texas but will definitely be returning just..."
Jordan Hitzfeld
Red Apple Restaurant
90/100 (1458 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Polish
Eastern European
Central European
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pancakes
Salad
Duck
Meatballs
Schnitzel
Perogies
"This was my first visit to Red Apple restaurant, I was pleasant surprised. Although the food is served as a buffet, it is fresh and fragrant. It is..."
T.T.Puslecki
"First time trying a Polish buffet. There are plenty of options to choose from including pierogi, potato pancakes, schnitzel, and even stuffed..."
Travis Truong
"We were traveling from out of town and wanted to try something new. We searched for buffets and found this amazing gem. The extent of my experience..."
Ant Man
"It was my first time to try a Polish restaurant. Celebrated my birthday here and I had a great time trying out Polish food. I love the ribs,cabbage..."
cmsh gratitude
"Amazing high quality old world fare for a reasonable price. The service is outstanding. The food is made with high quality ingredients. We come here..."
Pauline Mellon
"Beat buffet I've have ever been to So many different options and everything looks amazing and taste delicious 😋. Large dessert options and super..."
Jessica charris
"I came here due to YouTube Food Vlogger Mikey Chen. Plus it's a polish buffet, how could you not want to try it. Inside the atmosphere definitely has..."
Chris Hoekstra
"Sped my first Thanksgiving eating in a restaurant. Took the entire family had a wonderful time. Food was extremely fresh, cosley bringing out new hot..."
Frank meccia
"A classic of Polish food in Chicagoland. The Polish buffet, which has been in existence for many years, serves traditional Polish cuisine. ..."
Rich KR
"It's was a long and expensive Uber ride from Chicago ($60+ one way!) . The food choices were many and both Polish and traditional US. Even a 9..."
Carol Ellingsberg
"We have been there on occasion over the many years. The absolute best authentic polish food. Wide range all the good stuff healthy stuff too. Happen..."
Mark Sterkowicz
"A little pricey but the food is amazing and the whole variety is a perfect example of classic polish culinary experience. Loved this place for a long..."
Anna Hayward
"Delicious tasty Polish food buffet and the service was amazing! Super friendly place. The only downside of this buffet is the dessert, it wasn’t..."
Andrew Lazar
"We wanted to offer a luncheon for our dear friends and family, following my father's Memorial Service. We chose the Red Apple because we knew the..."
Ana Hurm
"This is a truly great restaurant. The service was fast and friendly. The buffet was well stocked. Food was delicious. Decor and ambiance were..."
Brian's Bluegrass Automotive
Staropolska Restaurant
86/100 (1456 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Eastern European
Central European
Polish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
Polish
Eastern European
Central European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Perogies
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
Polish
European
Eastern European
Central European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went to Staropolska with some Polish friends while I was in Chicago. We were very impressed with both the service and the quality food, which was..."
Brungiel
"Had the Polish plate, and it was simply the best.  Have never had sauerkraut that good anywhere else.  I moved away from Chicago 21 years ago, and..."
Patty Rogover Owens
"As someone who's grown up on Polish food since I could walk, you won't find any better in the city. It's usually never that crowded inside but..."
EuroAtHeart
"Poland away from Poland!Just been missing polish cusine staying out now for almost two weeks and at the chance of seeing the Polish restaurant in..."
Chandu Nallur
"A great place. We decided to make a Polish themed visit to Chicago so after visiting Polonia bookstore and the Polish museum, we went to Staropolska...."
Gary Brush
"Great Polish Restaurant!. I've never had Polish food and I've heard great things about this place. I went with my girlfriend and the Polish plate had..."
Robert Baricz
"Best polish food in Chicago! Must..."
Anna
"MUST TRY!. Love love love the food!! this is the place we choose time & time again to cater any family events because of the amazing food! very..."
Monica
"Delicious, authentic food at good price. I am native polish and this is the place I go when craving polish flavors and cusine. I am also a culinary..."
Anna K Woinska
"Smacznego!. Totally authentic Polish food that is well prepared and super tastey. I loved the "Old Poland" atmoshphere with the exposed brick and..."
Traveling Jon
"First of all, I enjoyed the beer again and again and again. The favorite was the mushroom soup. It brought back memories from 30 years ago, it was..."
Edwin Eisenstaedt
"Great food, especailly soups! Real polish food so if you’re missing Poland or just want to try it for the first time-it’ll be the best choice...."
Kasia Halarewicz
"First time in Chicago and knew I wanted some good Polish food as a fellow Pole. This place really hit the mark and service was impeccable. We had the..."
Katie Musial
"Great place with authentic food. It is very cozy. The sausages are smoking tasty. My polish drink cocktail is very good too. And the waitress is so..."
Wuliao Hao
"An amazing little taste of Poland. So many dishes and tastes to try, one can quickly find themselves over ordering. Highly recommend multiple visits..."
Wes Nall
"Update: We came back for the rest of the menu, and I must say, nothing disappointed. The veal meat ball is to die for. My first bite was like a..."
D “Juanito” H
"Good Polish restaurant. Featured photo: zucchini pancakes. Other delicious dishes are beef stew, pierogi, soups. Check out the drink menu. Save room..."
M B
"Super cozy spot with super cozy food. I’m no connoisseur of Polish food, but I was really happy with everything we ordered - cabbage rolls (such..."
Alexa Tang
"It says a lot if restaurant has almost full seating in an hour after opening on Memorial Day. Best place to have some taste of polish..."
Andriy Vashkevych
"The atmosphere was wonderful and the way they have their decorations set up is beautiful as well. I’m polish myself and honestly the food was..."
Alex Wojciechowski
"Love this place. The food is great and the service is good. The drinks are fantastic! We created our own with their flavored vodka as a base and they..."
Alicia McNamara Grott
"Great ambiance, staff was super friendly. We split the “dinner for two” platter which I would highly recommend! The potato pancakes, sausage mix..."
Chelsi Riordan
"My party got many plates to share, and everything was well-balanced and delicious! The quality of each dish was high, and I truly can't say that..."
Kim Gasiciel
"Staropolska Restaurant is an absolute gem in Chicago! I recently had the pleasure of dining there, and it's safe to say it's the best Polish food..."
Will Hochstatter
"EXCELLENT Polish food. This is the best that my family has experienced in Chicago. Very tasty dishes and not the run-of-the-mill food. Highly..."
Don Benkeser
Prost!
86/100 (1864 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
European
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
European
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Sit down
European
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food and friendly staff. I've been looking for a place nearby with good German beer and I found the..."
Chris Ahearn
"Came here for my birthday with a few friends. Love this place. The band was great, food and beer phenomenal! Great place to hang out with..."
Thor Pardo
"The giant Pretzel � is absolutely delicious. It’s Hot & Fresh and a must order for..."
Richard Shunick
"What an awesome place, went there on Saturday afternoon for a gathering and it was my first time visiting but what a great place, I'll definitely be..."
Ramiro Salsero Arroyo
"Food was excellent and fast. Drinks were fun. Prices were steep but, comparable to downtown spots. Great stop before seeing Thrones at the..."
Jacquelyn Jenke
"Stellar food and service, highly suggest going here if you are looking for some quality and low priced..."
Joe Jaczkowski
"I went there last night randomly with my boyfriend and was not in the slightest disappointed. The beer was so delicious and the food was incredible...."
Courtney Ann
"Awesome pretzels and sausage board. I highly recommend making a visit here a priority the next time you are in..."
Stephanie Hardy
"Great food, relaxing place, and awesome service - I'll be back really..."
Carrie Jaksic
"The brews on tap are phenomenal and don't even get me started on the food! I came here for my birthday with a group of friends and the bartenders..."
Joël Espitia
"Love the atmosphere and great beer. Great spot to hang out with..."
Jose Villalobos
"If you great sausage, great German beers, and a great atmosphere, you will love..."
Mary Chergosky King
"We dropped in late and the kitchen was about to close, but the bartender was amazing about everything, gave some amazing recommendations and even..."
Troy Kerby
"We got the small wurst board and half pretzel — both were delicious, especially the pretzel! We shared the food between three people and that was..."
Lindsey Jay
"Honestly, there are too few German bars in Chicago nowadays. This one does a great job of keeping a traditional German feel while appealing to..."
Matt Kelly
"The atmosphere, drinks, and food are always great every time I've been here. We even have big enough tables to bring in our own boardgames and play,..."
Aaron Graham
"My partner and I have been customers for over 2 years now, and I gotta be honest and say that we don’t keep coming back because of the service. To..."
Jess Morr
"Pizza sized pretzel with several different mustards and cheese. 2L beer boots. Wurst and schnitzels..."
James N.
"A hidden gem in Chicago for beers and great food! We went to this place the other day for casual drinks and it was fantastic. The variety of food and..."
Christian Totoy
"Great drink selection. I had the chicken schnitzel strips, and they were awful bland even with the dip. However, my friend had the broccoli beer..."
Cheryl Kuropas
"Great place, open seating and servers know there stuff on drinks. Nice smooth wooden tables, dimmed lighting and multiple TV’s at every angle so..."
CHASM GAMING
"Pretzel is a must! It's definitely the best one I've ever had, including the ones in Germany. Beer was good. I'm not a beer person but loved the..."
Kyle Zofinski
"I always had a liking for a German beer hall! I really liked this spot. The rating is completely relative to my other favorite restaurants. They..."
Sakthi (Sakz)
"Mediocre food: sauerkraut from a grocery store with no additional spices, spaetzle with a weird charred flavor to it as if cooked in a dirty pan, and..."
David Griggs
"Had a decent lunch here. Beer was great, corned beef sandwich was good, spaetzel was surprisingly mediocre/bad. It was way too oily and tasted like..."
Joshua Buss
"Visited on a Tuesday afternoon and it was quiet. Quality beer, great shareable plates, and friendly and attentive service. I would love to come back..."
John Lettieri
"The location was nice and the staff friendly. It's not 100% authentic German but it was one of the best German restaurants I have visited in the..."
Anton Gretz
"We came here for Sunday trivia and enjoyed the game. The host did a good job and all the questions were displayed on screens. Other folks were still..."
Sue Kwong
"The pretzel was awesome. The beer cheese it comes with really makes it. The sausage platter was good .. it was fun to eat something more authentic...."
petersonA95
Lutnia
86/100 (151 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Polish
Central European
Dinner
Lunch
"We stumbled upon the place by chance. And I'm glad we did. The restaurant is hidden slightly among tons of other billboards that are overdo for an..."
Kathy Zalecka
"Went there last night with the whole family, and it was the first time I had escargot in my life. It was very very good. Everything we had was..."
Tony Marino
"Wonderful food and service. I am Eastern European and can attest to authenticity and quality of the meals. My party was late and we pretty much..."
Sasha Chiburg
"Love this restaurant! I usually don't care for polish food very much, but my opinion was certainly changed after giving Lutnia a try. My friends and..."
Caroline Miszczak
"We stopped here cuz my wife is Polish and of course we have to stop at the Polish restaurants to be able to eat the food that you used to eat while..."
Brandon P
"Great restaurant, the food is completely different and delicious. Beautifully decorated, very nice service from the waiter, a nice guy as well. I..."
Victor Delgado
"I and my wife stopped in recently and enjoyed the food very much. Everything was fantastic and very delicious. We enjoyed the service and the warm..."
Stan Sylwia
"Food is absolutely amazing - price is even better. The food is the quality of many of the 5 star restaurants that I have been to downtown. The only..."
P S
"loved it! my family and I all ordered different things to share and all of the food was incredible. the restaurant was also very nicely decorated...."
Claudia Harmata
"Its so good. I grew up in Poland, I've been in the states for 26 years now. I know my polish food and I am somewhat picky. Best polish cousine I've..."
R K
Little Bucharest Bistro
84/100 (1201 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Eastern European
Central European
Romanian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Beef
Eggplant
Polenta
Schnitzel
"Consistantly delicious, hearty and eclectic cuisine combined with friendly service and a homey ambiance always make for a pleasurable experience. ..."
Matthew Qui Tango
"One of the finest restaurants we dined at while in Chicago. The place is nice and the staff makes you feel like you’re at home. Great food and..."
Alina Gamal
"The most amazing restaurant I have ever been to. Amazing value, incredible atmosphere, and huge portions! I would make the trip to Chicago just to..."
Robert Danger Boberg
"I had such a great time celebrating my Birthday at Little Bucharest! The food was great, the service was great, and i would definitely recommend this..."
Meli Cruz
"We had driven by this restaurant so many times but finally stopped in tonight. This is a hidden gem. From the second you walk in, you feel a warmth..."
Yasmin Pinheiro
"Awesome food, ambience, drinks ... absolutely don't miss this restaurant if you are visiting Chicago � .... and have chitchat with owner, he is..."
Zoran J. Bobic
"Super nice and attentive staff - and the food was excellent! The 3 course meal is the best..."
James Lai
"Best experience thus far in Chicago! My husband is Romanian and the food was authentic (mama liga to die for)! Hospitality was beyond European..."
Valerie Sherb
"Best salmon I've ever had (and I live in the Pacific Northwest). Amazing service, incredible food, treat yo'self and eat..."
Emily Dolphin
"The boss and the employees are extremely welcoming and humble. The boss is funny and he's the only person I'll take sarcasm from lol the place is..."
Selestino Gutierrez
"The best Romanian Traditional food !!! We know Mr Branko the owner for over 17 years , it’s a very welcoming funny guy always trying to make you..."
Florentin Feier
"A great neighborhood find in Chicago, great meal - great service, lots of..."
Paula Barnes
"We had such a great time this evening. The service was truly excellent. Our server took time to explain the dishes to us. The food was simply..."
Richard Tucker
"My Aunt came in from California and our family went here yesterday. I had never been to a Romanian 🇷🇴 restaurant before! My mom and Aunt are..."
Becky Boehmer
"Great little place, very quaint. Staff is very lively, and friendly! Food was delicious. Polenta best I ever had. Owner is so nice, and funny. Can't..."
Monica Torres
"A new Chicago favorite for us. Great food with incredible service and..."
Cliff Barnes
"Great restaurant, great food, great service and good atmosphere we felt so welcomed! Thank you and keep up the good..."
Ionuț-Gabriel Burlacu
"Went there for my birthday. The were so accommodating and welcoming! The wait staff was incredibly nice and the food (roasted lamb and pig) was..."
David Kanson-Benanav
"First time picking up from this legendary place (50 years in business!!) and I wish we knew about this place sooner. Great variety and quality of..."
Laura Prelletz
"Great food, exceptional service! We had a birthday party here and the appetizer sausages were very tasty. I ordered the braised short rib which was..."
Kino Zhou
"This was by far one of the best treatments I've experienced! My friends and I stopped here after the Cubs game to try out the food, and we were..."
Lidia Braboveanu
"I absolutely love this place even though it's my first time going here to get take out in this pandemic time! The stuffed cabbage and schnitzel was..."
Francis F
"Food was delicious. Was surprised to discover that I like stuffed cabbage, which was very tasty. Service was good. Clearly family owned with the..."
Katie Chapman
"I can honestly say Little Bucharest Bistro is truely the best place to go. The food and services feels right at home. I personally recommend anybody..."
Alexander Ruzicic
"Amazing food and friendly staff. Went there for their Sunday pig and lamb roast and it was amazing. The owner really makes you feel like family...."
Joey BC
"Spare ribs gulash is something that everyone need to try here, 5 hours slowcooked meat just melts in your mouth with delicious other ingredients...."
Anikó Ükös
"Like this place. Went in to pick up to go dinners and our free cabbage roll. Met the owner Branko & Just as important got to meet Violetta his..."
Michael Campbell
"I felt like I was walking into my grandparents' house for this first date. It was comfortable and cozy, there were people speaking different Slavic..."
Frieden Liebe
Cafe Vienna
83/100 (667 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Central European
German
Austrian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Cafe
Austrian
Vegan Options
German
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Pretzel
Torte
Schnitzel
Café
German
Austrian
Café
European
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My husband and I have been coming here for breakfast since we moved to Chicago. I can't find enough words of praise for the service, the food and......"
Greta Kasatkina
"Great food esp breakfast croissant and build your own choices. And the bakery items are the yummiest..."
Sharon Kahler
"Great. Real fast place! The bread was out of this world! And I brought a delicious piece of cake home for..."
Eileen Scanlon Harford
"Delicious. Unique items on the menu, great service. Loved my mocha, pretzel breakfast and my friend had the turkey..."
Heather Kullman
"Liked it a lot. Small diner atmosphere with friendly service. Everything is super-fresh, from home made baked goods to specialty dishes. Prices..."
Tim Riddell
"Small, busy and cute European style cafe and bakery. Made us feel like we were truly back in Vienna! Espresso machine was broken when we went, so we..."
Katie Rash
"The service was a bit slow but the food and value most certainly made up for..."
Frank Paukovitz
"Solid food, good prices, good atmosphere. There's a reason it's usually..."
John Myers
"We were there in August and ordered the famous croissant sandwich. It's one of the best things I have ever ate. Definitely try it! We will come every..."
Karen Culp Wenzelmaier
"Friendly service and amazing spaetzle. Highly..."
Carrie Dorta
"It's one of the best cake places. Try the..."
Danny Rahnefeld-Kratsch
"Love love love this place. The only bakery in that gets German bread and pastries..."
Katja Lindo
"The best breakfast I've had. Still dream about it a year..."
Rachel Grimes
"Really like this place. Food was delicious. The croissant sandwiches were amazing and huge. They have fresh squeezed orange juice and my children..."
Natalia Rasavong
"Great breakfast! I ordered the pretzel croissant sandwich and it was super tasty. The bread is all made in house. I tried my friends poppyseed toast..."
Bryan Nagy
"The omelette on a croissant was very tasty as was the raspberry danish. There are a few other things from the dessert case that I'd try. They also..."
Tom K
"Small cafe but great menu offerings, we've ordered wiener schnitzel and it was juicy inside and crispy crust. Austrian goulash that was just good,..."
Alaa Sindi
"Small cute place with delicious bread! Nice stuff, food..."
Edyta Woźniak
"So easy to miss next to the big Starbucks, but hands down better pastries and cakes! Breads all homemade and tasty - try the Turkey Panini. Lots of..."
Pam S
"Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Poppy seed French toast is a must..."
Ilsa Loeser
"Excellent authentic pastries and bakery, plus comprehensive sandwich and lunch fare. Just wish they stay open later for..."
Paul Chen
"Thought I was getting a croissant sandwich. What I really got was a giant omelette between two slices of croissant. Super good. Seasoned just right...."
Phillip Nightingale
"Amazing breakfast! Visiting again soon. Photos from @chicagobyob..."
Chicago BYOB
"Taste of Austria, Germany, Poland and US. Nice european food, good..."
Karolina Zajda
"Recommend the Napoleon cake. The hot chocolate is different and light...."
Tanvee Agrawal
"Miss cafe Vienna, perfect location, pastries, apple strudel and..."
Agnieszka K
"Great, authentic food. I've lived in Germany, and the kase spaetzle with onions and black forest cake were fantastic. The fresh-squeezed orange juice..."
Sue D
"I love this little place. The sandwich and salad super combo is an amazing value. My girlfriend and I can be full of off a $10.50 meal. Their..."
Dave Quarick
"One of my favorite breakfast places. Great prices, solid food, and if you can get the window seats do it. Has a busy yet relaxed vibe if that makes..."
Kevin Jacobson
Smakosz Restaurant
83/100 (692 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Eastern European
Polish
Central European
Eastern European
Polish
Central European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Eastern European
Central European
Polish
European
Table Service
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The first word that comes to mind is authentic. I lived in Poland for 2 months and can say the food here is really authentic. I got a sampler and..."
David Hong
"Small local restaurant with good polish food. We showed up really close to closing time, and ordered a heavy dish. Pork knuckle was amazing. Big..."
Lisa Farkas
"We had a really great dinner here!!! Food was amazing and the people so welcoming and nice! I'll be back again..."
Alan Insley
"Absolutely the place you should go to if you like old-fashioned, home-style, and just straight up good eating. You will enjoy comfort food without..."
Taylor Gillen
"Cozy Atmosphere with vintage looking wood panels is very relaxing. My boyfriend and I have been about 5 times now and it's becoming a regular spot..."
Kelli Wisdom
"Great food to have when you can’t make it back to Poland. Everything we ordered was good. Pork knuckle, pancakes with goulash, Żurek, pierogi and..."
Darien Snavely
"Loved this place. The food service and atmosphere was fantastic. We had the potato pancakes, sausage, stuffed cabbage, and perogie. Really good!..."
Amanda Jean Iverson
"Tried today for the first time, and the food was excellent. We had an appetizer of grilled sausage and pierogi - both very good. Main courses were..."
N R
"Finally got to try some authentic traditional Polish cuisines! They are hearty, flavorful and absolutely delicious! Loved the atmosphere and the..."
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"I really enjoyed this place. It was a completely serendipitous that I ended up here and I am very glad we did. The original byo that we planned on..."
Andrew Magnatowski
The Radler
82/100 (1150 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
European
Pub
European
Central European
Central European
German
German
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Burger
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
European
German
Central European
Free Wifi
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"This place is the best spot in Chicago for great German sausages and pub fare. Everything I’ve had there is fantastic. The pretzels are out of this..."
Joshua Copley
"This was my first visit to Radler and had a great time , music was great and not to loud , food was fabulous!i I ordered the goast pepper sausage, a..."
Thresia Raynor
"Last Saturday I threw my husband a surprise birthday party at the Radler. From start to finish, the staff and venue exceeded expectations. Sean and..."
Olivia S. Villarreal Lollino
"Way better place to chill and have great beer than the "place down the street" which will remain..."
Rodney Landers
"Food is so-o-o good. Can't beat the schnitzel. If you are just snacking, don't miss the pretzels. (Pretzels? I know, but they are truly special.) and..."
Adrienne Kirkeby
"Service was great. Beer list impeccable. And food was outstanding. Highly recommended. Awesome..."
Paul LaLonde
"Best German food, great atmosphere, super beer..."
Katja Lunde
"Delicious food, brats and fries were to die for. The service was..."
Sammi Nichols
"Great food, great staff, great place..."
Karen Stoll Lorek
"Went for the Father's Day pig roast. The food was AMAZING. The beer selection was excellent, and every single staff member we interacted with was..."
Alex Cavnar
"The food here is very good, but what really sets the Radler apart is the cool but warm environment and awesome people that fill the place up. It's..."
Dan Kirkeby
"Good German Pub with great draft beer and excellent Bloody..."
Nils Christoph Schaede
"They are different events here but I enjoy going on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays evenings from 5pm to 11pm they have great food and drinks with a..."
Oscar Flores
"This. Place. Is. My. Heaven. I loved everything from the food to the beer selection, to the atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and stop in, get a brew,..."
Carl Clifford
"We like The Radler. It's a fun pub. Very spacious, German themed, and reasonable prices. I like their pretzels and beer cheese dip. I also like the..."
Siri Thongpan
"Great place to enjoy German style food and beer pairings. The BOH staff is always a stand out, they are always very personable and catering to your..."
A.C.
"Food was good, drinks were not watered down like most places, and I likes that. Our waiter was..."
Melanie Brundage
"The Radler is a wonderful German beer hall. The beer list is fantastic and the food is delicious, even if you're not partial to traditional German..."
Anthony DiFoggio
"I actually went here during the day time and they had free coffee and wifi. It was a perfect place for me to study. The staff was friendly and let me..."
WU-Shun rabor
"Nice little place to check out for a Saturday night drinks. The bartenders were nice and suggested some beers that they had on tap. They have some..."
Meli Sanchez
"Love the food, the vibe, the atmosphere. If you’re looking for German goodness, you got..."
Sam Menke
"Great food, polite staff. Perfect for lunch or late night food and..."
Robert Schulman
"One of my favorite places to eat and drink. The burger is so addictive, you will instantly want another. The house made sausages and pretzels are..."
Dani Jones
"Very cool spot! Great beers and a great environment. The hammer and nail game is an absolute blast. Great spot to bring a group of friends and hang..."
Steve Sabu
"Great atmosphere and unlike any other bar. Superb draft..."
Nydia Franco
"Awesome place for some great German beers and cocktails! Very open floor plan so I didn't feel crammed into the space like some other bars in the..."
Kate Michel
"I was able to see why my friends really wanted to take us to Sunday brunch here. It was really good! Buffet style with some decent breakfast options,..."
Jenn “Ninjakitten” Cootware
"Me and my friends were looking out for a authentic German hangout place and we're glad that we selected this place. This is the place for brat and..."
Samir Kamble
Resi's Bierstube
82/100 (479 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
European
Bar
Central European
Pub
German
European
Central European
German
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Schnitzel
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A fantastic, classic Chicago German bar with delicious homemade German food. A relaxed and private beer garden is great for summer. Fantastic German..."
Adam Coleman
"Nice restaurant with a great patio. Good to bring kids over (even if they don't have a proper kids menu, it's easy to find something they like). The..."
Martin Diez
"Stumbled upon this place on the way to dinner elsewhere and decided to call an audible to try Resi's and I'm glad we did! Great list of draft and..."
Caralee Jackson
"Very tasteful, staff was amazing. Awesome Beer selections as well. Portions could have been bigger but still a 5/5 for..."
Rodney Madison
"Das essen war gut! The food was really good. There were four of us and we each had something different and the were all delicious. The waitress was..."
Aaron Miller
"The absolute best authentic German restaurant bar. A full German menu with the highest quality and fresh made food. They have the most wonderful..."
Christopher Marsh
"Jaeger Schnitzel (upgrade to spoetzle), couple of Oktoberfest beers (liked the Hacker), and latkes and weiners for the kids. Great..."
Dave Van Saun
"One of the last of the dying breeds. Wonderfull 'Old Country" German food made by Inga Stober who has had this place for over 50yrs. Inga and Richard..."
Christopher Marsh
"Excellent Place to have German Bier.The Food Section is urtypical German. Reasonable..."
Manfred Tschoepe
Cafe Prague Chicago
81/100 (1133 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Eastern European
European
Central European
Eastern European
Czech
Central European
Czech
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Pork
Sit down
Eastern European
Central European
Czech
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Was here last Friday night. They actually have authentic Czech specialties as well as some unique offerings in both dinner and “bar food”..."
Scott Schada
"My husband had the steak and it was soft and tasty. I had the salmon, and it was juicy, not salty and cooked just right. My kid had a vegetable..."
Tlma Gnzls
"Valentine's Day Dinner was top notch. Our hostess Dominika was the..."
Veronika Cascio
"Great atmosphere, fantastic food and the jazz jam was top..."
Tamara Martyniuk Jazwinski
"I just had my son's First Communion Party at Cafe Prague. The food was awesome, meats were tender and juicy, vegetables were cooked to perfection...."
Ane Tka
"I've been coming here for years, best neighborhood cafe in..."
Adam Lowisz
"We had a great time at Ladies night! Food was good, DJ was great only thing is every announcement was in polish. We were a table of 10 who don't..."
Matilda Montalvo-Lugo
"Super jídlo úžasná obsluha přátelská atmosféra.Moc děkujeme a doporučujeme všem. skupina..."
Pavel Vohnout
"Ďakujem za skvelý večer v Chicagu super DJ super personál super jedlo .... Lucia..."
Lucia Hrebenárová Nemcova
"Great time celebrating birthday with "Hasło- Masło". Delicious food, wonderful..."
Beata Ewa W-j
"Obsługa miła, jedzenie bardzo dobre, lokal przyjemny można spokojnie posiedzieć i zjeść pyszny lunch albo obiad...."
Dana Ekiel
"Everything we tried was delicious, our waitress was charming and helpful. We need to go back and try the rest of the..."
Albeast 1 (Papi Guapo)
"Delicious traditional Czech food Our first time @resturant,clean friendly service definitely will be..."
Lore L
"What a great experience, it was as good a meal as you would find in Prague! We ordered the svickova and the beef goulash and both were incredible,..."
Louis Cahn
"Absolutely the best Czech restaurant in Chicago! Unique Czech style interior, most friendly servers. Excellent place for any celebration party! The..."
petr drapalik
"OMG! What a great place. We were looking for a Polish restaurant and this place showed up. Never tried Czech food but sure glad we tried this..."
Steven Milewski
"Great place for Czech food, the Goulash was excellent..."
Jesse Chang
"I studied abroad this past summer in Prague, and I was excited to have Czech food here in Chicago. I met up with friends who also studied abroad in..."
Tanya
"Excellent food ✅ Excellent atmosphere ✅ Highly recommended..."
marek marganski
"AMAZING AUTHENTIC CZECH AND SLOVAK FOOD!!! You Must Good and experience it. Great service and cleanliness! The Best food you will ever taste! Great..."
J K
"Delicious home cooked Czech meals in a nice atmosphere and with friendly, professional staff (Olena); they also offer non Czech options. The portion..."
Alex L