Friendship Chinese in Chicago, IL

4.4(628)Chicago, IL
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 628 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.4★
Friendship Chinese: Chicago's Premier Chinese Buffet Experience. Indulge in Chicago, Illinois's best-kept secret, a Chinese buffet that's been delighting locals and visitors alike. With a 4.4-star rating and over 628 glowing reviews, Friendship Chinese Restaurant in Avondale is the ultimate destination for a satisfying dining experience. All-you-can-eat options, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere make this Chinese restaurant a standout. Whether you choose dineIn, delivery, or takeout, Friendship Chinese is sure to exceed your expectations. Casual and inviting, this wheelchair accessible eatery is perfect for any occasion. From serviceOptions to accessibility, every aspect of this restaurant is designed to ensure a memorable experience.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2830 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA, Avondale, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(773) 227-0970
Today
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (628 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyQuietRomanticTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeComfort foodHard liquor

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

628 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Friendship Chinese good?

Simply the best food, drinks and service! The flavors and spices keep bringing me back. Compliments to the chef!

What is the atmosphere like at Friendship Chinese?

The atmosphere is very calm and clean.

Is the service at Friendship Chinese good?

Simply the best food, drinks and service! The flavors and spices keep bringing me back. Compliments to the chef!

What is the price range like at Friendship Chinese?

Prices may seem a little higher but you also get large portions.

Is Friendship Chinese kid-friendly?

Kids loved the orange Chicken (its a little spicy) and we really enjoyed the Fkrecracker noodles.

How long does it take to wait for food at Friendship Chinese?

The staff was very nice and even let me dine in just 25 minutes before closing.

What are some popular dishes at Friendship Chinese?

Ever since we tried their orange chicken, we do not eat it anywhere else.

Is the food at Friendship Chinese fresh?

The food is fresh and tastes amazing.

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Is Friendship Chinese a good place for delivery?

The quality of delivery is great!

Is the food at Friendship Chinese overpriced?

Good, but sooo overpriced for the portion sizes.

Is Friendship Chinese a good place for a fancy night out?

Very nice Chinese place if you want a fancier dining experience.

Is the food at Friendship Chinese traditional Chinese food?

do not eat here if you want traditional Chinese food.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Elastic Arts Foundation

Arts Centre

~260 ft
Hairpin Arts Center

Arts Centre

2800 North Milwaukee Avenue

~260 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~450 ft
All Star Press

Gallery

2775 North Milwaukee Avenue

~670 ft
Pope John Paul II

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Theaters & performance venues

Logan Theater

Cinema

2646 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
Logan Square Auditorium

Theatre

~0.5 mi

Banking

Athena Bitcoin ATM

Atm

3145 West Diversey Avenue

~330 ft24/7
+1 312 690 4466Website

Insurance

Luke Harding (State Farm Insurance)

Insurance

3061 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-278-0001Website

Restaurants

Friendship Chinese

Restaurant

~40 ft
Spicy Taco

Restaurant

2825 North Milwaukee Avenue

~180 ft
Giordano's Pizzeria

Restaurant

2855 North Milwaukee Avenue

~310 ft
+1-773-862-4200Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

3427 West Diversey Avenue

~350 ftMo-Su 04:00-22:00
+1 773-252-5600Website
Van Phat

Restaurant

2752 North Kimball Avenue

~430 ftTu-Su 11:00-21:00
The Spice

Restaurant

~640 ft
Chiya Chai

Restaurant

2770 North Milwaukee Avenue

~670 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-773-360-7541Website
La Celia Latin Kitchen

Restaurant

2890 North Milwaukee Avenue

~690 ftTu-Su 10:00-22:00
+1-773-360-7536Website
RYUU Asian BBQ & Sushi

Restaurant

2766 North Milwaukee Avenue

~700 ft
+1-773-661-1919Website
Don Bucio’s Taqueria

Restaurant

2763 North Milwaukee Avenue

~790 ft
Tacos Tequilas

Restaurant

~930 ft
Little Clown Pizza

Fast Food

~970 ft

Cafes & Coffee

The Brewed Coffee

Cafe

2843 North Milwaukee Avenue

~180 ft
Website
Loaf Lounge

Cafe

2934 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website
Kerelys Cuban Cafe & Pizzeria

Cafe

2934 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-773-394-4040Website
Sipping Turtle Cafe

Cafe

2959 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-787-3668Website
Intelligentsia

Cafe

2642 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-945-1690Website
Necessary & Sufficient Coffee

Cafe

3624 West Wrightwood Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Website
Flipside Cafe

Cafe

~0.4 mi
Magnifico Coffee

Cafe

3063 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
+1-312-783-4755Website
Brew Brew Coffee Lounge

Coffee

3822 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-773-687-9498Website
Cellar Door Provisions

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Four Letter Word

Cafe

3022 West Diversey Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-773-360-8932Website

Grocery & Markets

FoodSmart Urban Market

Greengrocer

3415 West Diversey Avenue

~340 ft24/7
+1-773-384-1125Website
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op

Supermarket

2746 North Milwaukee Avenue

~880 ft08:00-21:00
+1-773-252-2667Website
Supermercado Picino

Convenience

~1050 ft
Red Star Liquor

Convenience

~0.2 mi
Milwaukee Fresh Market

Greengrocer

~0.3 mi
J.J. Pepper's

Convenience

3201 West Diversey Avenue

~0.3 mi
Adrian's Foods Market

Supermarket

3700 West Diversey Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:30-22:00; Sa-Su 07:30-21:00
+1 773-486-8835

Government offices

35th Ward Service Office

Government

2710 North Sawyer Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-773-887-3772Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Specialists

Big Smile Dental

Dentist

2833 North Milwaukee Avenue

~130 ft
Tropical Optical

Optician

~750 ft
Athletico Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

2747 North Milwaukee Avenue

~950 ft
Pearle Vision

Optician

2706-2708 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website
Modern Dental Logan Square

Dentist

2645 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi
Orthodontic Experts

Dentist

3339 West Belmont Avenue

~0.5 miMo-We 09:00-17:00; Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
Website

Hospitals & clinics

Kimball Medical Center

Clinic

~130 ft
Advocate Medical Group

Clinic

2511 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website

Alternative medicine

Logan Square Acupuncture

Alternative

~0.3 mi

Other services

Spin Cycle

Laundry

~240 ft
Superwash Coin Laundry

Laundry

~330 ft
The Insect Asylum

Yes

2870 North Milwaukee Avenue

~490 ft
+1-312-961-7219Website
Dry Cleaning

Dry Cleaning

~0.3 mi
Windy City Wash House

Laundry

3200 West Diversey Avenue

~0.3 mi
Fleur

Florist

2651 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-773-395-2770Website
Exfolia Botanical

Florist

3608 West Wrightwood Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-773-799-8069Website
Night City

Events Venue

3650 West Wrightwood Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website
Spin Xpress Laundry

Laundry

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Savvy Coif

Beauty

~470 ft
Penny Lane

Beauty

2658 North Sawyer Avenue

~0.3 mi
Look's Nails

Beauty

~0.3 mi
Beauty & Soul

Beauty

3600 West Wrightwood Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
Polished

Beauty

~0.5 miMo-We 10:00-19:00; Th-Su 10:00-20:00

Hair services

The Gilded Lily

Hairdresser

2741 North Spaulding Avenue

~1040 ft
Sam’s Cuts

Hairdresser

2955 North Kedzie Avenue

~0.4 mi
The Bird's Nest

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
Art + Science

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Professional services

Second Shift

Coworking

3432 West Diversey Avenue

~150 ft
+1-773-698-6142Website
Logan Share

Company

2864 North Milwaukee Avenue

~430 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~1010 ft
Bench

Bench

~1010 ft
Bench

Bench

~1020 ft
Bench

Bench

~1030 ft

Funeral services

Diversey Funeral Home

Funeral Directors

~0.2 mi

Places of worship

Local Evangelico Avondale

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi

Specialty stores

Skunk Cabbage Books

Books

2826 North Milwaukee Avenue

~60 ftTu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Website
Aurelio's Diamante Jewelers

Jewelry

~160 ft
Vintage Frills

Second Hand

2846 North Milwaukee Avenue

~180 ft
Joyeria Moreira's

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
Roots

Tobacco

~0.3 mi
Torres-Omar Jewelry

Jewelry

2624 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website

Electronics & technology

Bric-a-Brac Records

Music

2845 North Milwaukee Avenue

~190 ft
Website
Prism Games

Games

2874 North Milwaukee Avenue

~520 ft
+1-773-661-9742Website
Midlane Esports Gaming Lounge & Bar

Video Games

2741 North Milwaukee Avenue

~1030 ftTu-Th 17:00-23:30; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00, 15:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00, 15:00-22:00
Website
Signal Records

Music

3156 West Diversey Avenue

~0.3 mi
Disco City #8

Music

2630 North Milwaukee Avenue

~0.3 mi

General retail

Family Dollar

Variety Store

3429 West Diversey Avenue

~260 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
Website

Gyms & fitness centers

Logan Square Gym

Fitness Centre

2179 North Spaulding Avenue

~1050 ft

Parking facilities

Parking facility

Parking

~920 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Vehicle rentals

Central Park Ave & Elbridge Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Kimball Ave & Belmont Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7

Visitor information

Logan Square

Information

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Electrify America

Charging Station

~550 ft
Website

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~970 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~0.4 mi
Ventra

Vending Machine

~0.5 mi
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~0.5 mi
Ventra

Vending Machine

~0.5 mi