Lao Sze Chuan (Grant Park) in Chicago, IL

4.0(286)Chicago, IL
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Solid choice

Rated 4.0 stars based on 286 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • 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 • 4.0★
Experience the ultimate Chinese buffet in Chicago, Illinois, where flavors and portions come together in perfect harmony. Located in the heart of the South Loop, Lao Sze Chuan (Grant Park) offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience that will leave you wanting more. With a rating of 4 and over 286 reviews, this Chinese restaurant is a casual favorite among locals and visitors alike. Enjoy fast service and a variety of dishes, including the popular fried rice combo, which is cooked to perfection with chicken, beef, and shrimp. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Lao Sze Chuan has got you covered with options for delivery and reservable seating. Don't miss out on this wheelchair accessible restaurant, where everyone can enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet and welcoming atmosphere.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
616 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, South Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(312) 285-2282
Today
11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Rating
4.0 (286 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍰Great desserts

Wide selection of sweets

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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

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:45 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

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
AlcoholBeerComfort foodSmall platesVegetarian optionsWine

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

286 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Are the portions huge?

The portion is huge so I could only finish half of the noodle and took away the dish and rice.

Is the service good?

Staff was very friendly and attentive.

Is the food authentic?

The flavors were bold and authentic—exactly what you’d hope for from a top-notch Sichuan restaurant.

Is the restaurant clean?

It was very clean and very nice inside.

Is the price good?

Very good food for a nice price, you get a lot of rice for a cheap price.

Are the wait times long?

Extremely slow every time I come here my weight is at least 10 plus minutes I've never been offered even a drink of water even though they know that they are slow would never eat here.

Is the food salty?

The food is generally quite salty, but the dumpling soup is especially salty, making it unpalatable.

What is the rating of Lao Sze Chuan (Grant Park)?

Lao Sze Chuan (Grant Park) has a 4.0-star rating based on 286 customer reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Libraries & archives

Columbia College Chicago Library

Library

624 South Michigan Avenue

~500 ft
+1-312-369-7900Website

Museums & galleries

The Museum of Contemporary Photography

Museum

~500 ft
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Artwork

Artwork

~650 ft
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Artwork

~660 ft
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Artwork

~670 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~670 ft
Conrad Hilton

Artwork

~680 ft

Banking

ATM

Atm

~230 ft
First American Bank

Atm

~730 ft

Money services

Payment terminal

Payment Terminal

~280 ft
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~290 ft
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~410 ft
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~420 ft
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Payment Terminal

~500 ft

Restaurants

Lao Sze Chuan

Restaurant

616 South Wabash Avenue

~20 ftMo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
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Subway

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~110 ft24/7
Dunkin'

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600 South Wabash Avenue

~140 ft24/7
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Thai Spoon and Sushi

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Tilly Bagel Shop

Fast Food

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~230 ftWe-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-12:00
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Wingstop

Fast Food

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~330 ftMo-Su 10:00-13:00
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Mercat a la Planxa

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638 South Michigan Avenue

~500 ft
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Epic Burger

Fast Food

517 South State Street

~540 ft
Panda Express

Fast Food

515 South State Street

~590 ftMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 09:30-21:00
+1 312-663-6617Website
Art of Pizza

Restaurant

727 South State Street

~600 ft
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Bakeries & Desserts

Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

600 South Wabash Avenue

~130 ft24/7
+1 872-873-2931Website
Insomnia Cookies

Pastry

~170 ft

Bars & Pubs

Warehouse Liquors

Alcohol

634 South Wabash Avenue

~150 ftMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
720 South Bar & Grill

Bar

720 South Michigan Avenue

~590 ft
+1-312-922-4400Website
Congress Lounge

Bar

~740 ft
Kasey's Tavern

Bar

701 South Dearborn Street

~760 ft
+1-312-427-7992Website
Printers Row Wine Shop

Wine

719 South Dearborn Street

~780 ftMo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-20:00
+1-312-663-9314Website
Vitology

Bar

~810 ft
Kitty O’Shea’s

Bar

720 South Michigan Avenue

~810 ftSu-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
+1-312-294-6860Website

Cafes & Coffee

LaSalle Cafe Luna

Cafe

63 East Harrison Street

~290 ftMo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00
+1-312-376-1487
Gong Cha

Cafe

555 South State Street

~400 ft
Market By The Blackstone

Cafe

636 South Michigan Avenue

~510 ft
+1-312-447-0955
Herb N’ Kitchen

Cafe

720 South Michigan Avenue

~650 ftSu-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-23:00
Cafe Deko

Cafe

715 South Dearborn Street

~770 ftMo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Starbucks

Cafe

555 South Dearborn Street

~780 ft
+1 312-922-8910Website
Peet's Coffee

Cafe

41 East 8th Street

~810 ft
+1-312-489-5097Website
Necessary Coffee

Cafe

726 South Dearborn Street

~910 ft
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Grocery & Markets

7-Eleven

Convenience

801 South State Street

~830 ft
+1 312-583-1173Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~230 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~550 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~850 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~850 ft
Recycling center

Recycling

~860 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~860 ft

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~570 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~940 ft

Postal services

FedEx Office

Post Office

720 South Michigan Avenue

~800 ft
Website
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~890 ft

Specialists

Athletico Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

557 South State Street

~380 ftMo,Tu,Th 07:00-19:00; We 07:00-18:30; Fr 07:00-17:00

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

520 South State Street

~710 ftMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00
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Other services

Shop Columbia

Yes

~140 ftMo-Th 10:00-16:00
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~180 ft
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~220 ft
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~300 ft
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~300 ft
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~310 ft
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~310 ft
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~320 ft
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~330 ft
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~330 ft

Hair services

Floyd's Barbershop

Hairdresser

~160 ft

Beauty & spa

J’s Blossom Nail Spa

Beauty

719 South State Street

~540 ft
Paradise Unisex Spa

Beauty

822 South Wabash Avenue

~860 ftMo-Su 10:00-22:30
+1 312-566-9979Website

Professional services

Cetera Labs

Company

~850 ft24/7
+1-800-775-5293Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~700 ft
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Bench

~720 ft
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Bench

~720 ft
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~720 ft
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Bench

~730 ft
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Bench

~740 ft

Places of worship

The Loop Church of the Nazarene

Place Of Worship

633 South Plymouth Court

~560 ft
+1-312-515-8453Website
Grace Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

637 South Dearborn Street

~720 ft

Specialty stores

Kpop Nara

Gift

545 South State Street

~430 ft10:00-19:00
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Sandmeyer's

Books

714 South Dearborn Street

~880 ft
+1 312-922-2104Website

Gyms & fitness centers

Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

521 South State Street

~600 ft
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Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness

Fitness Centre

633 South Plymouth Court

~620 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
+1 773-242-2065Website
9Round

Fitness Centre

767 South State Street

~710 ft
Chicago Fit Results

Fitness Centre

731 South Plymouth Court

~770 ft
+1 708-510-6800Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~120 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~300 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~310 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~330 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~380 ft
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Parking Entrance

~430 ft
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Parking Entrance

~430 ft
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Parking Entrance

~460 ft
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Parking Entrance

~460 ft

Vehicle rentals

Michigan Ave & 8th St

Bicycle Rental

~730 ft24/7

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~350 ft
Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~670 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~880 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~880 ft
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~880 ft