Chi Cafe in Chicago, IL

4.3(1,878)Chicago, IL
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 1878 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.3★
Chi Cafe: Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Armour Square. Experience the rich flavors of China at this Chicago, Illinois institution, where Chinese buffet lovers can indulge in a variety of dishes. From all-you-can-eat offerings to late-night dining options, Chi Cafe caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Reviewers rave about their HK style milk tea, while others appreciate the restaurant's wheelchair accessible entrance and seating areas. Whether you're in the mood for beef with vegetables or beef with egg sauce, Chi Cafe's extensive menu is sure to satisfy your cravings. With a 4.3-star rating and over 1,800 reviews, this casual and cozy eatery is a beloved staple in the Armour Square neighborhood.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2160 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Armour Square, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(312) 842-9993
Today
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Rating
4.3 (1,878 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerCateringDessert

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Great tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
CoffeeComfort foodHappy hour drinksLate-night foodQuick biteSmall plates

Reviews

1,878 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Chi Cafe kid-friendly?

Both the elderly and children like it.

What is the price range at Chi Cafe?

Prices are insane for the amount of food you get, and its delicious.

What kind of dishes does Chi Cafe offer?

Must try place for people new to the city.

Is the service good at Chi Cafe?

Service was great, friendly and hardworking.

Is Chi Cafe good for a late night meal?

Food is always fresh made with love and most importantly they're open late night.

Is the food at Chi Cafe authentic?

so it's always a great addition to have authentic Chinese food.

Is Chi Cafe good for families?

Both the elderly and children like it.

Where is Chi Cafe located?

Chi Cafe is located at 2160 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Armour Square, Chicago, Illinois.

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Is Chi Cafe good?

Chi Cafe is well-rated with 4.3 stars from 1878 reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

104 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Dog

Artwork

~370 ft
Monkey

Artwork

~370 ft
Rooster

Artwork

~370 ft
Pig

Artwork

~380 ft
Ram

Artwork

~400 ft
Horse

Artwork

~420 ft

Banking

Cathay Bank

Atm

250 West Cermak Road

~220 ft
Website
American Metro Bank

Bank

255 West Cermak Road

~340 ft
Website
Citibank

Bank

2022 South Archer Avenue

~730 ft
Pacific Global Bank

Bank

2323 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi
South Central Bank

Bank

2335 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi
Chase

Bank

1934 South State Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
+1 312-842-7489Website

Restaurants

Chubby Cattle BBQ

Restaurant

2162 South Archer Avenue

~20 ftFr-Su 12:00-00:00; Mo-Th 17:00-23:00
+1-773-451-9398Website
Chi Cafe

Restaurant

2160 South Archer Avenue

~20 ft16:00-02:00
+1-312-842-9993Website
MingHin Cuisine

Restaurant

2168 South Archer Avenue

~90 ft
+1-312-808-1999Website
Bonchon Chicken

Restaurant

2163 South China Place

~110 ft
+1-312-877-5832Website
Lao Sze Chuan

Restaurant

2172 South Princeton Avenue

~140 ft
+1-312-326-5040
Hing Kee

Restaurant

2140 South Archer Avenue

~250 ft
Website
MCCB Chicago

Restaurant

2138 South Archer Avenue

~280 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-312-881-0168Website
Joy Yee Noodle

Restaurant

2139 South China Place

~280 ft
+1-312-328-0001Website
Golden Bull Restaurant

Restaurant

242 West Cermak Road

~330 ft
Chef Xiong Taste of Sichuan

Restaurant

2143 South Archer Avenue

~330 ft
Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar

Restaurant

2131 South Archer Avenue

~390 ft
Pho Cafe

Restaurant

232 West Cermak Road

~420 ft
+1-312-600-9636Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe

Bakery

2158 South Archer Avenue

~40 ft
+1-312-225-3168
Tous les Jours

Bakery

2144 South Archer Avenue

~230 ftMo-Su 09:00-19:00
+1-312-225-8488Website
Sunlight Cafe

Bakery

227 West Cermak Road

~480 ft
+1-312-674-1368
Aji Ichiban

Confectionery

2117 South China Place

~560 ft
Fei Da Bakery

Bakery

2228 South Wentworth Avenue

~850 ft
Paris Baguette

Bakery

2239 South Wentworth Avenue

~960 ft
Website
Chiu Quon Bakery and Dim Sum

Bakery

2253 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-312-808-1818Website
Tasty Place

Bakery

2306 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-312-842-8802
TE'AMO Sweets

Bakery

2306 South Archer Avenue

~0.3 miWe-Mo 11:00-19:00
+1 312-731-4787Website
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies

Bakery

2323 South Archer Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-312-842-8199
Bao Bae Bakery

Bakery

2105 South Jefferson Street

~0.3 mi
Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery

Bakery

2409 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-312-842-6888

Cafes & Coffee

Mango Mango Dessert

Cafe

~100 ft
Website
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet

Cafe

2157 South China Place

~100 ft
+1-312-842-8882Website
Bingo Tea

Cafe

2150 South Archer Avenue

~120 ftMo,Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Su 11:00-00:30
+1-312-328-6668
TE'AMO Boba Bar

Cafe

2169 South China Place

~140 ft
Website
Uni Uni Bubble Tea

Cafe

2171 South China Place

~160 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

261 West Cermak Road

~310 ftMo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa,Su 08:00-20:00
+1 312-819-3096Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~370 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~680 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Chinatown Post Office

Post Office

2345 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~440 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~860 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~910 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~870 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.4 mi

Government offices

Illinois Secretary of State Chinatown Facility

Government

2250 South Canal Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00
+1-312-793-1010Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

316 West Cermak Road

~380 ft
Website
Peace Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2320 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi

Alternative medicine

Chinatown Chiropractic

Alternative

2322 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi

Other services

Clock

Clock

~1050 ft
REI Co-op Kayak Rentals at Ping Tom Memorial Park

Boat Rental

~0.3 mi
Ping Tom Boat Launch

Slipway

~0.3 mi
Website

Hair services

Headquarter Salon

Hairdresser

2145 South China Place

~190 ft
V Salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi

Beauty & spa

Pink Mi Up

Beauty

2026 South Clark Street

~0.2 mi

Financial & accounting services

Angela Ip and Associates, LLC

Accountant

219 West Cermak Road

~570 ft
+1-312-791-0003

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~830 ft
Bench

Bench

~900 ft
Bench

Bench

~1030 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~0.2 mi
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~0.2 mi
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~0.2 mi

Outdoor activities

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~0.3 mi

Places of worship

Chinese Christian Union Church

Place Of Worship

2301 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

Specialty stores

Shiseido

Cosmetics

2136 South Archer Avenue

~310 ft
Ka Oriental Gift

Gift

~560 ft
+1-312-842-8839
Pacific Furniture Inc

Gift

2200 South Wentworth Avenue

~720 ft
Gifts R Us

Gift

2220 South Wentworth Avenue

~790 ft
Grace Trading

Gift

2236 South Wentworth Avenue

~900 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
EK Souvenirs

Gift

2292 South Wentworth Avenue

~1020 ft

Electronics & technology

K Pop of Chinatown

Music

2223 South Wentworth Avenue

~880 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1 312-526-3744

General retail

Miniso

Variety Store

2263 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

Home & garden

Sunlight Kitchen Hardware Supplies

Houseware

2334 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~340 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~420 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~520 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Dearborn Village V

Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Wells St & 19th St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Wentworth Ave & 24th St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7

Public transportation

Chinatown

Ferry Terminal

~0.3 mi
Website

Visitor information

Store Directory

Information

~440 ft

Travel agencies

China Tours and Travel

Travel Agency

~550 ft
Mag Vacations

Travel Agency

~0.3 mi

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~940 ft
Ventra

Vending Machine

~960 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~970 ft
Pepsi

Vending Machine

~1000 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~1040 ft