Joy Yee in Chicago, IL

4.3(4,257)Chicago, IL
CallDirectionsWebsite
Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 4257 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • 4.3★
Joy Yee Chinese Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois is a top-rated destination for a memorable dining experience. This Chinese buffet offers an all-you-can-eat selection of mouth-watering dishes, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. With a 4.3-star rating from over 4,200 reviews, it's clear that this restaurant delivers on taste and service. From casual to trendy, Joy Yee's atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're dining in or taking out, the friendly staff and wheelchair accessible facilities ensure a welcoming experience for all. Reviewers rave about the fresh and piping hot food, particularly the orange chicken, which is bursting with real flavor. With its delicious cuisine and excellent service, Joy Yee is a must-visit spot in Chicago's vibrant Chinatown.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(312) 328-0001
Today
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
4.3 (4,257 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

View reviews →

Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Popular Times

See when it's busiest
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BreakfastLunchDinnerCateringDessertSeating

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
Great tea selection

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
CoffeeHealthy optionsLate-night foodQuick biteSmall platesVegan options

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

4,257 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

Loading full reviews...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the service good at Joy Yee?

They anticipated our wants before we even knew we wanted them. It was hot that day and boom - 2 tall glasses water almost as we sat down.

What is the food quality like at Joy Yee?

The food came out fresh and piping hot, and I savored some of the best orange chicken I've ever tasted—bursting with real orange flavor and made with quality chicken.

Is the wait times long at Joy Yee?

Though there was a bit of a wait to be seated, every moment was worth it.

Where is Joy Yee located?

Joy Yee is located at 2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois.

Does Joy Yee offer delivery or takeout?

Joy Yee offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Joy Yee good?

Joy Yee is well-rated with 4.3 stars from 4257 reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Monkey

Artwork

~130 ft
Rooster

Artwork

~130 ft
Ram

Artwork

~140 ft
Dog

Artwork

~150 ft
Horse

Artwork

~150 ft
Pig

Artwork

~160 ft

Banking

Cathay Bank

Atm

250 West Cermak Road

~360 ft
Website
Citibank

Bank

2022 South Archer Avenue

~470 ft
American Metro Bank

Bank

255 West Cermak Road

~530 ft
Website
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

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
+1 312-842-7489Website

Restaurants

Joy Yee Noodle

Restaurant

2139 South China Place

~0 ft
+1-312-328-0001Website
Hing Kee

Restaurant

2140 South Archer Avenue

~70 ft
Website
MCCB Chicago

Restaurant

2138 South Archer Avenue

~80 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1-312-881-0168Website
Ken Kee Restaurant

Restaurant

2129 South China Place

~190 ft
Chi Cafe

Restaurant

2160 South Archer Avenue

~270 ft16:00-02:00
+1-312-842-9993Website
Chef Xiong Taste of Sichuan

Restaurant

2143 South Archer Avenue

~280 ft
Chubby Cattle BBQ

Restaurant

2162 South Archer Avenue

~290 ftFr-Su 12:00-00:00; Mo-Th 17:00-23:00
+1-773-451-9398Website
Sushi Plus Rotary Sushi Bar

Restaurant

2131 South Archer Avenue

~300 ft
Phoenix

Restaurant

2131 South Archer Avenue

~310 ft
Bonchon Chicken

Restaurant

2163 South China Place

~330 ft
+1-312-877-5832Website
Veggie House

Restaurant

2109 South China Place

~340 ftSu-Mo,We-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
+1 312-326-9966Website
MingHin Cuisine

Restaurant

2168 South Archer Avenue

~360 ft
+1-312-808-1999Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Tous les Jours

Bakery

2144 South Archer Avenue

~80 ftMo-Su 09:00-19:00
+1-312-225-8488Website
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe

Bakery

2158 South Archer Avenue

~240 ft
+1-312-225-3168
Aji Ichiban

Confectionery

2117 South China Place

~290 ft
Sunlight Cafe

Bakery

227 West Cermak Road

~550 ft
+1-312-674-1368
Fei Da Bakery

Bakery

2228 South Wentworth Avenue

~890 ft
Paris Baguette

Bakery

2239 South Wentworth Avenue

~1000 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
Bao Bae Bakery

Bakery

2105 South Jefferson Street

~0.4 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Bingo Tea

Cafe

2150 South Archer Avenue

~160 ftMo,Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Su 11:00-00:30
+1-312-328-6668
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet

Cafe

2157 South China Place

~240 ft
+1-312-842-8882Website
Mango Mango Dessert

Cafe

~280 ft
Website
Kung Fu Tea

Cafe

2126 South Archer Avenue

~300 ftMo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
+1-312-255-7331Website
Tiger Sugar

Cafe

2116 South Archer Avenue

~350 ft
TE'AMO Boba Bar

Cafe

2169 South China Place

~380 ft
Website
Uni Uni Bubble Tea

Cafe

2171 South China Place

~410 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

261 West Cermak Road

~560 ftMo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa,Su 08:00-20:00
+1 312-819-3096Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~160 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~620 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~680 ft
Lakeshore Recycling

Waste Disposal

~0.4 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~200 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~660 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Chinatown Post Office

Post Office

2345 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi
Mailbox

Letter Box

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~810 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.4 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

316 West Cermak Road

~630 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

~880 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

~100 ft
V Salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi

Beauty & spa

Pink Mi Up

Beauty

2026 South Clark Street

~990 ft

Financial & accounting services

Angela Ip and Associates, LLC

Accountant

219 West Cermak Road

~590 ft
+1-312-791-0003

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~670 ft
Bench

Bench

~760 ft
Bench

Bench

~910 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~1000 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~1010 ft
Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~1020 ft

Outdoor activities

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

~0.3 mi

Places of worship

Chinese Christian Union Church

Place Of Worship

2301 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.3 mi

Specialty stores

Shiseido

Cosmetics

2136 South Archer Avenue

~60 ft
Ka Oriental Gift

Gift

~590 ft
+1-312-842-8839
Pacific Furniture Inc

Gift

2200 South Wentworth Avenue

~700 ft
Gifts R Us

Gift

2220 South Wentworth Avenue

~800 ft
Grace Trading

Gift

2236 South Wentworth Avenue

~950 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
EK Souvenirs

Gift

2292 South Wentworth Avenue

~0.2 mi

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

Gyms & fitness centers

Phenomenal Fitness

Fitness Centre

2001 South State Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~130 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~280 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~650 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~1010 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
Dearborn Village V

Parking

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

Wells St & 19th St

Bicycle Rental

~1000 ft24/7
Wentworth Ave & 24th St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
State St & 19th St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7

Public transportation

Chinatown

Ferry Terminal

~0.2 mi
Website

Visitor information

Store Directory

Information

~170 ft

Travel agencies

China Tours and Travel

Travel Agency

~580 ft
Mag Vacations

Travel Agency

~0.4 mi

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~710 ft
Ventra

Vending Machine

~840 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~850 ft
Pepsi

Vending Machine

~880 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~950 ft

Public facilities

Public shower

Shower

~0.4 mi