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Chi Cafe
2160 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
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(312) 842-9993
- Sun - Sat 11:00am - 2:00am
Cuisine: Cafes, Chinese Food Restaurants, Coffee and Tea
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Chi Cafe Reviews
The congee bowl was terrific, especially considering how cheap it was. Outstanding value.
by Matt D.
Shredded chicken
by Quynh P
Loved their salt and pepper pork chops! Also tried the rice cakes, shrimp fried rice and shrimp dumplings
by Adam B
my family loves their early lunch and breakfast meal sets. i'm a fan of their hk french toast and milk tea.
by Tiffany P
Clean and comfortable. Excellent egg drop soup, crab rangoon, beef with mushroom and snow peas.
by Matt B.
Wontons were more like shrimp balls wrapped in wonton wrappers
by ISC C.
Most main dishes come with steamed rice.
by David S.
Cheap dishes for your Chinese food fix. Beef in sweet sake sauce, salt & pepper squid. Entrance on side. 🍚
by Christine D
Great place for a late night meal. Also, Chi Cafe has the quickest delivery service if you want to order at home.
by Samantha Hill
Plenty of surprises on the menu. Try the salt and pepper smelts.
by Chad B.
It was okay. I just ordered vegetarian noodles. Good for late night post drinking.
by Heather J
I had the chicken satay, and the beef and broccoli and both were delicious. The service was good too, and it's nice and clean.
by Harper Wentz
Authentic casual Hong Kong style fare- would recommend the rice noodles! Good food for a good price.
by Debbie Y.
Rice noodle dishes, fried rice
by Debbie Y.
Beef with saki sauce was incredible.
by Alex Dobyan
A chic, couple-friendly Asian cuisine. However, it is NOT a true Chinese restaurant. There are far better places to dine if you are looking for a Real Chinese dining experience.
by David S.
Huge menu and portions for a good price. Expect to take home leftovers!
by Sarah F.
Each table has a hidden drawer of utensils & napkins.
by Anthony M.
Romantic fun
by jc T.
I've never been to Asia but I imagine I would frequent places like this there. Order some delicious soup and noodle dish, get yourself a ginger tea, watch Chinese TV & bask in the seedy neon lighting.
by Samantha R.
Sizzling beef in saki sauce, and the salt and pepper pork chops!
by Rishik Pillai
Food is so cheap that almost every dish is under 10 dollars.
by Andy Tao
One of my favorite authentic Chinese food joints in Chicago. I have yet to try anything I did not like. But beware the Szechuan chicken: it will literally destroy your mouth.
by Michael D.
Kung pao chicken and chi cken noodle soup wad okay
by Karthik Challa
Great hours, prices, portions, & flavor! I really liked the garlic chicken fried rice & beef chow mein but next time I'll ask for extra meat.
by Heather S.
Best hot & sour soup ever.
by Jough D.
It was delicious and it reminded me eating in the cafe in Hong Kong.
by Aarif Leung
Everything was superbly delicious. It was perfect for my choosy palate.
by Glecy G
salt and pepper smelt with some white vinegar ftw
by Max C.
Try and purchase one of the vests that the servers are wearing. They are holy
by Brent
Great for my late night black tea and wonton cravings!
by Crystal G.
Open late! Try the fried sticky rice with dried shrimp and sausage. Yum.
by Jessica L.
Ask for the Kansas city shuffle
by Rainier B.
Bad experience. I ate a dirty squid. Poop and waste. It add discussing.
by Yer T.
Anything with sweet saki sauce.
by Vithida S.
The sunrise specials are what I always get here. Cheap, fast, and good.
by Jing N.
Do not be scared of the little black balls in your smoothie..... they are tapioca.... really big tapioca balls!!!! They are not monkey balls!
by Natalli K.
Best place for breakfast meals in Chinatown- includes drink!
by Rachel P.
Salt and pepper pork chops are always satisfactory.
by Chayant T.
try the fukin fried rice
by Austin
The nicest staff! Everyone is always welcome!
by Cliff A.
Try the fried fish filet w/sweet saki sauce. Delicious, breading is very light, sauce isn't overpowering (a very slight dip will do), comes w/a bowl of steamed rice. Order a side of chinese broccoli!
by Cedric A.
Pork belly, sizzling eggplant, salt n pepper Squid extra jalapenos, hot n sour soup, mango smoothie... Call it a day.
by Scott H.
Love the pan fried turnip patties!
by D. Pham
good for dim sum, snacks & meals, open 8am-2am, til 5-am on weekends!
by Gloria C.
"Japanese Tofu with King Mushroom" is awesome!! the tofu is sooo crispy and the sauce is delicious
by Tim H.
Awesome place, although there is no cell service to be had here
by Henry W.
Try the Salt & Pepper Shrimp...love it!
by Claudia R.
Taro freeze is nasty here...
by Daryl T.
One of the best Chinese places in the city.
by Bob B.
honey ginger tea!
by Alvin B.
don't get curry spaghetti or the rolled noodles. really gross texture going on there.
by bella d.
Curry Fishball. Enough said.
by David H.
Lemon tea and the beef chow mein are my favorite
by Catrina A.
First time here and already impressed by the decorations and special drawer with utensils built in the booth. Total awesomeness & open late!
by Iron M.
superb visit
by Seema N.
Cool bathroom... Ideal for a chick
by Amanda S.
Best General Tsao's chicken I have ever eaten in my life. Best in the city FOR SURE.
by Jacob S.
Salt and pepper smelt
by Jeffrey M.
Late night (opens til 5am) hot spot in Chinatown. Great food, friendly staff, and your bill will be cheaper than 2 mcdonald's meals. Can't beat that.
by Tammy
Best wonton soup.
by Kristina W.
The pork and preserved egg congee is fantastic!
by Rachel K.
Perfect late-nite joint, open 24/7 on weekends!
by Nguyen-Anh L.
Great food! And open 24 hours!
by Maria P.
Decent service, excellent prices, open 8am-4am. Their egg drop soup is actually flavorful; be sure to get a small b/c the portion's huge. If you like spicy, try Sichuan Shrimp. S&P tofu is good
by T H.
Sizzling sirloin in sweet saki, salt and pepper squid, chi stir fry special, chicken wings and curry fish balls = heaven.... I suggest you try at least on of these dishes...
by Leo K.
My boyfriend & our friends LOOOVE their Salt & Pepper Squid. :)
by Renalin J.
go for the rolled noodles or even the pan fried turnips. absolutely delicious! skip the smoothies (peach), unless you want an icee.
by Alyse
Bright place, good food, open till very late(till 5 am!!).Reasonably priced with interesting variety and meal size. Best place to go and have food after a late night partying!!!
by Prachi

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