Lao Peng You in Chicago, IL

4.4(804)14.38 - 22.00Chicago, IL
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 804 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • Price 14.38 - 22.00 • 4.4★
Lao Peng You in Chicago, Illinois is a top-rated Chinese buffet destination in the vibrant West Town neighborhood. All-you-can-eat enthusiasts will love the extensive selection of dishes, from noodles to dumplings, at this Chinese restaurant. With a 4.4-star rating and over 804 reviews, it's clear that this spot is a hit with locals and visitors alike. Whether you're grabbing takeout or enjoying a meal in-house, Lao Peng You offers fast service and a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Don't miss out on the delicious noodles, dumplings, and other highlights that have reviewers raving about this buffet experience.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA, West Town, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(872) 206-8624
Today
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
14.38 - 22.00
Rating
4.4 (804 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

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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

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

8 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Dill Dumplings×2Service×2Dan Dan Noodles· $19.00Pork· $19.00Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Also mentioned

AtmosphereFoodThis **Buffet** Experience

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 1 positive signal
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
2/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 804 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 804 reviews(↓ 0.10 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median804 / 438 median
02,190 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2190+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Popular Times

See when it's busiest
Sun
Thu
Fri
Sat

Pricing

Price range 14.38 - 22.00
Price range14.38 - 22.00
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BreakfastLunchDinnerCateringCounter serviceDessert

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
AlcoholBeerCoffeeComfort foodHalal foodSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Usually a wait

Reviews

804 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Lao Peng You kid-friendly?

Yes, it's a great spot for families. The cozy atmosphere makes you feel like you're eating at grandma's house, full of warmth and comfort.

Is Lao Peng You a good spot for take-out?

Yes, many reviewers have reported that the food is still great when ordered for take-out.

What are some popular dishes at Lao Peng You?

Many reviewers have raved about the dumplings, broths, and bings. Some popular dishes include the Dan Dan noodles, pork and dill dumplings, and wood ear mushroom salad.

Is the atmosphere at Lao Peng You cozy?

Yes, many reviewers have described the atmosphere as cozy and welcoming.

Are the dumplings at Lao Peng You homemade?

Yes, many reviewers have reported that the dumplings are clearly homemade.

Is Lao Peng You a good spot for a night out?

Yes, many reviewers have reported that the atmosphere is perfect for a night out.

Is the service at Lao Peng You kind?

Yes, many reviewers have reported that the service is kind and attentive.

How long do you have to wait to get a table?

Wait times can vary, but some reviewers have reported waiting as long as 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon. However, it's worth noting that the wait can be shorter if you arrive early or order take-out.

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Is the food at Lao Peng You worth the hype?

Some reviewers have reported being underwhelmed by the food, while others have raved about it. It seems that the food can be hit or miss, but many reviewers have praised the dumplings and broths.

Is the service at Lao Peng You good?

Some reviewers have reported poor service, including being ignored by the hostess and receiving a rude attitude. However, others have reported kind and attentive service.

How long do you have to wait for a table on a weekend?

Wait times can vary, but some reviewers have reported waiting as long as 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon. However, it's worth noting that the wait can be shorter if you arrive early or order take-out.

Is Lao Peng You a good value?

Some reviewers have reported that the prices are reasonable, while others have noted that the food can be overpriced for the quality.

Where is Lao Peng You located?

Lao Peng You is located at 2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA, West Town, Chicago, Illinois.

How much does Lao Peng You cost?

Lao Peng You is priced. The price range is 14.38 - 22.00.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
18
Retail & Shopping
10
Government & Public Services
7
Religious & Spiritual
7
Recreation & Entertainment
6

104 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Museums & galleries

Regards,

Art

~0.2 miWe-Sa 12:00-17:00
Website
Shit Fountain

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Ukrainian National Museum

Museum

2249 West Superior Street

~0.3 miTh-Su 11:00-16:00
+1 312 421 8020Website
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Pawn & gold

West Town Jewelry & Loan

Pawnbroker

~410 ft

Insurance

D and D Insurance Agency

Insurance

~630 ft

Financial planning & investment

iLoan Home Mortgage

Financial

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su "appointment only"

Restaurants

Lao Peng You 老朋友

Restaurant

2020 West Chicago Avenue

~10 ftTh-Su 11:00-21:00
+18722068624Website
Sunrise Cafe

Restaurant

2012 West Chicago Avenue

~70 ft
+1-773-276-8290Website
Hummus Grill

Restaurant

744 North Damen Avenue

~300 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
+1 312 888 2999Website
Taco Pros

Restaurant

1959 West Chicago Avenue

~300 ft
Odge's

Fast Food

730 North Damen Avenue

~420 ft
Cleos

Restaurant

1935 West Chicago Avenue

~540 ft
+1-312-243-5600Website
Soule to Soule

Restaurant

1931 West Chicago Avenue

~580 ft
+1-312-526-3825Website
Dicey's Pizza & Beer Tavern

Restaurant

2109 West Chicago Avenue

~580 ft
Roots Handmade Pizza

Restaurant

1924 West Chicago Avenue

~610 ft
Homestead on the Roof

Restaurant

1924 West Chicago Avenue

~620 ft
+1-773-332-2354Website
West Town Bakery & Diner

Restaurant

1916 West Chicago Avenue

~670 ft
+1-773-904-1414Website
All Together Now!

Restaurant

2119 West Chicago Avenue

~690 ftTu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-17:00

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

2021 West Chicago Avenue

~290 ftMo-Su 06:00-20:00
+1 773-799-9000Website
Prequel

Cafe

1957 West Chicago Avenue

~320 ft07:00-14:00
+1-312- 733-2701Website
Altar Cafe

Cafe

1856-1858 West Chicago Avenue

~930 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Plenty Goods Cafe

Cafe

1000 North Damen Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 11:00-18:00
+1 773 904 8398Website
Old Lviv

Cafe

2228 West Chicago Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
+1 773 772 7250
HERO Coffee Bar

Cafe

1651 West Chicago Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-312-285-2857Website
Pickwick Coffee

Cafe

1651 West Chicago Avenue

~0.4 mi
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership

Cafe

738 North Western Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-17:00
+1 773-697-8472Website
Electric Lady Lab

Coffee

~0.5 mi"By appointment"

Bakeries & Desserts

Pierre’s Bakery

Bakery

1956 North Damen Avenue

~300 ft
+1-773-360-8878
Black Dog Gelato

Ice Cream

859 North Damen Avenue

~620 ftSu-Sa 14:00-22:00
+1-773-235-3116Website
Ann’s Bakery

Bakery

2158 West Chicago Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-19:00
+1-773-384-5562
Publican Quality Bakery

Bakery

1759 West Grand Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-15:00
+1-312-605-1618Website

Bars & Pubs

High Dive

Bar

1938 West Chicago Avenue

~470 ft
+1-773-235-3483Website
Damen Tavern

Bar

701 North Damen Avenue

~730 ft
+1-312-796-3191
Tuman’s Tap and Grill

Bar

2159 West Chicago Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-773-782-1400Website
Ola’s Liquor

Bar

947 North Damen Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-773-384-7250
Nilda's Place

Bar

1858 West Iowa Street

~0.2 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.2 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
The UPS Store

Post Office

2027 West Division Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.5 mi

Primary care

SPS Family Care S.C.

Doctors

~600 ft
+17734896100

Specialists

Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry

Dentist

2127 West Chicago Avenue

~750 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Website
Continental Therapeutic Services

Physiotherapist

~0.5 miMo-Fr "By appt"
+1 773 227 5150

Other services

Present Company

Events Venue

~820 ft
Shelter

Shelter

~0.3 mi
Product Productions

Studio

~0.4 mi
Create Your Space Studio

Events Venue

937 North Western Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 773 726 7427Website
Badger Murphy Food Service

Yes

700 North Western Avenue

~0.5 mi
1820

Yes

1812-1820 West Hubbard Street

~0.5 miFr 11:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00

Hair services

Gold Chair

Hairdresser

~870 ft
Volume Hair Salon

Hairdresser

1717 West Chicago Avenue

~0.4 mi
Infinite Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Spa Social

Spa

1855 West Chicago Avenue

~990 ft
Website

Technology & IT services

Dealroom, Inc.

It

2045 W Grand Ave

~0.4 mi
+1 312-344-3442Website

Professional services

Windy City Consulting

Consulting

~0.5 mi
Otherwise Incorporated

Company

~0.5 mi
+1 312 226 1144

Other recreation & entertainment

Recreation & entertainment venue

Outdoor Seating

~640 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~650 ft
Bench

Bench

~650 ft
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Hoyne Avenue Wesleyan Church

Place Of Worship

~810 ft
San Marco United Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Rectory

Religion

2238 West Rice Street

~0.3 mi
Mision Bautista Northwest

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
The Painted Door

Place Of Worship

2219 West Grand Avenue

~0.5 mi
New Hope Bible Church

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi

Funeral services

Muzyka Funeral House

Funeral Directors

2157 West Chicago Avenue

~1040 ft
+1 773 278 7767Website

Specialty stores

Paperish Mess

Gift

1945 West Chicago Avenue

~410 ftMo-Su 12:00-18:00
+1 312 265 1497Website
Passages Wine and Books

Books

1911 West Chicago Avenue

~740 ftMo-Tu off; We-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-18:00
Website
ДЕЛЬТА

Gift

2242 West Chicago Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 09:30-15:30
+1 773-235-7788Website
Urban Remains

Antiques

1820 West Grand Avenue

~0.4 mi
CEA Estate Sale Finds & Consignments

Second Hand

2023 West Division Street

~0.5 miWe-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00

Sports & outdoor

Comrade Cycles

Bicycle

1908 West Chicago Avenue

~770 ftMo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1-773-292-2522Website
Pedal to the People

Bicycle

2030 West Hubbard Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
+1-773-355-0882Website

Home & garden

Altar Home

Houseware

~940 ft

Clothing & fashion

Alcala's Western Wear

Clothes

1733 West Chicago Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website
Mulberry & Me

Fashion Accessories

2019 West Division Street

~0.5 miTu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Website

Gyms & fitness centers

CrossFit

Fitness Centre

1718 West Chicago Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1 773-791-7139

Vehicle rentals

Damen Ave & Chicago Ave

Bicycle Rental

~250 ft24/7
Leavitt St & Chicago Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Wood St & Chicago Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Damen Ave & Grand Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Damen Ave & Thomas St (Augusta Blvd)

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7
Wood St & Augusta Blvd

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7
Western Ave & Walton St

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~310 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~330 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~430 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~450 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~720 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~740 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~770 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~780 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~1050 ft

Other transportation

655 Car Center

Car

655 North Western Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 773 299 1567Website