Cumin Restaurant - Lakeview in Chicago, IL

4.7(130)$20–50Chicago, IL
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 130 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Chicago, IL • Price $20–50 • 4.7★
Cumin Restaurant - Lakeview is an Indian buffet located at 1039 W Belmont Ave in Chicago, IL. This establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 130 reviews. Cumin Restaurant - Lakeview offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout services. The price range for dining here is between $20 and $50. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. This buffet provides a dining option for those in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.

Good to know

  • Cumin Restaurant - Lakeview has a listed address in Chicago, IL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 130 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1039 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Phone
(773) 687-9024
Today
11 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–50
Rating
4.7 (130 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

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema 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 · 130 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.7 from 130 reviews(↓ 0.41 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median130 / 450 median
02,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–2:30 PM
monday
11 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–3 PM
sunday
11 AM–3 PM
thursday
11 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–50
Price range$20–50

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomQR code menus available

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Fireplace

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

130 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Cumin Restaurant - Lakeview?

Cumin Restaurant - Lakeview has a 4.7-star rating based on 130 customer reviews.

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Place Of Worships

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Young Seang Korean Church of Chicago

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Banks

Countryside Bank

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~0.3 mi
Chase

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~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
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Atms

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Bites

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3313 North Clark Street

~0.2 miMo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
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Fast Foods

Chipotle

Fast Food

1025 West Belmont Avenue

~166 ft
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Potbelly

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~0.2 miMo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00
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Philly's Best

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~0.2 mi
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IDOF

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Jimmy John's

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~0.2 mi
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~0.2 mi

Bars

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Bar

1010 West Belmont Avenue

~370 ftSu, Fr 11:00-04:00; Sa 11:00-05:00; Mo-Th 16:00-04:00
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~489 ft
Cheesie's Pub & Grub

Bar

958 West Belmont Avenue

~0.1 miMo-We 11:00-02:00, Th 11:00-03:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-05:00, Su 11:00-02:00
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Matilda

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Redmonds

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~0.3 mi

Bakerys

Bittersweet Pastry Shop

Bakery

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~432 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-19:00
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Jennivee's Bakery

Bakery

2925 North Halsted Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 08:00-21:00
+1-773-697-3341Website

Ice Creams

Oberweis

Ice Cream

3055 North Sheffield Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
+1 773 697 3317Website
Sundae Stop

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~0.2 mi

Cafes

Panes Bread Cafe

Cafe

3002 North Sheffield Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
+1-773-665-0972
Starbucks

Cafe

3184 North Clark Street

~0.3 mi
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Cafe

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~0.4 mi
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~0.5 mi
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Starbucks

Cafe

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~0.5 miSa,Su 05:30-20:00; Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Cafe

3300 North Broadway

~0.6 miMo-Su 06:00-20:00
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Intelligentsia

Cafe

3123 North Broadway

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:00-19:00
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The Coffee & Tea Exchange

Cafe

3311 North Broadway

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Pubs

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~0.4 mi
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Corridor Brewery and Provisions

Pub

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~0.6 miMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
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Pharmacys

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~0.6 mi
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Dentists

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~0.6 miMo-We, Sa 09:00-17:00; Tu-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-16:00
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Beautys

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~0.1 mi
XO Studio and Spa

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Hairdressers

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~0.6 miMo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa,Su 07:00-21:00

Alcohols

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~0.3 miMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:45
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~0.4 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
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~0.1 mi

Pastrys

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~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-16:00
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~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
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Athleta

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Locksmiths

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~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:30

Gifts

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~0.2 miMo-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 09:30-16:30
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