Welcome to Red Apple Buffet-Restaurant
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6474 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60631 Hotline: (773) 763-3407
Welcome to the Red Apple Buffet-Restaurant, a true gem located at 6474 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60631. This delightful establishment specializes in Polish and soul food, bringing authentic flavors to the heart of the Windy City. The venue invites guests to explore a culinary journey rich in tradition and comfort, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike.
The buffet experience at Red Apple is notably expansive, offering a vibrant assortment of dishes that represent the best of Polish cuisine. From pierogi filled with blueberry, potato, or sauerkraut, to the crispy goodness of potato pancakes (or placki ziemniaczane), each item is made with care and piques the appetite. Diners can also indulge in hearty options like Polish sausage and stuffed cabbage (gòłàbki), ensuring that there is something for everyone at this bustling buffet.
Notable reviews from customers echo the restaurant's commitment to quality and freshness. Many have returned after years to find the food even better than they remembered. Collette Y. praises the improvement over the years, highlighting the constant replenishment of the buffet to keep dishes hot and appealing. The attentive service adds a personal touch, with friendly staff ensuring that dirty dishes disappear quickly, allowing diners to focus on their culinary delights.
The vast selection doesn't just stop at savory comforts. The dessert station boasts a variety of mouth-watering sweets, including cheesecake, layer cakes, and delicious kolaczki. Each dessert beautifully rounds off the dining experience, offering a light treat after indulging in the savory buffet offerings.
With customer reviews consistently praising the atmosphere, quality, and well-stocked buffet, it’s no wonder that Red Apple Buffet-Restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Chicago’s top spots for Polish food. A night out here promises delectable dishes, a vibrant ambiance, and a hint of nostalgia with every bite, making it a culinary trip worth taking again and again.
So, whether you're a fan of traditional Polish delights or simply looking to enjoy a hearty buffet with a touch of soul food, Red Apple Buffet-Restaurant awaits you with open arms and a table full of flavor.
For more information or to plan your visit, you can reach them at (773) 763-3407.
Went back recently after 20 years. Food was better than I remembered. Fresh and authentic. Buffet was clean and beautifully arranged. We were also served a phenomenal white borscht. Will be back soon.
Wonderful assortment of hot entrees and cold salads....but 32 dollars per person??? Is anyone actually going?
I have been to Red Apple Buffet many times in the past three decades, coming about once or twice a year during that time and this time it was way improved over all the others! All the food had a good taste, which to me if did not have before. They put a small amount of each kind of food out so that they are constantly putting out more food to make sure it is always fresh and hot. The servers are extremely quick bringing you the drinks, included soup and ice cream. Dirty dishes disappear before you realize they are gone. There is a nice balance of Polish delights with American comfort food. Many say it is expensive, but I believe the quality is way above any buffet I've been to and it is equal to other restaurants in the area. I highly recommend eating here on the Friday night or weekend, which is the only time they are open.
I like this place. A lot. Homie American staples like mashed potatoes and gravy mingle with old world delectables like pierogis and beets done all sorts of different ways. Roasts, shrimp, salmon, and an ample salad bar (complete with pickled herring) sit next to various towers of desserts in small cups. Service staff were all old ladies who killed it. Service like a hug. They also have beer. One beer. A polish beer. And it hits the spot.
Delicious Polish food with a wonderful buffet assortment! The service is fantastic and very attentive. Highly recommend if you're in Chicago!
Red Apple is a staple in Polish Food! I personally know the owner, Anna. She provides the best quality food in Chicago! The service is excellent!! Keep in mind that the waitresses are Polish and may not understand you 100% but will provide great service. The array of food and the display is top notch. If you want the pierogi fried, just ask! The bad reviews are from people who don't understand the food or nationality. I promise EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!!!
The food here is tremendous. One if the best buffets I have experienced. We had heard very good comments about this restaurant. So glad we took a drive to the Northside to try it out. There are so many choices for you on the buffet, so even if the typical pierogi/sauerkraut/typical Polish food isn't your thing there is lots of other homestyle food to try. All the food I tried was good to excellent. Dessert is basically pastries. But just enough after sampling all the dinner options. Service was friendly and the restaurant itself is warm, clean, and welcoming. We were there until closing and noticed they did keep the buffet food stocked late so we didn't feel like we were getting scraps. (Just sad to see all that good food getting tossed at the end of the evening.) Highly recommended.
Sooo good, worth the trip from midway to far north food was delicious, fresh they food was constantly replenished our waitress kept our drinks refilled
Visited here Saturday afternoon for there $34'sh buffet, make sure to come hungry because you'll be leaving full!!! Main dining room near full, side room 1/2 so it was a popping afternoon. Started out with chicken noodle soup :) good stuff. I could only survive 4 food and 1 dessert trips this visit. Food was rotating quick, serviced hot and fresh... I was a sucker for there potato pancakes and chicken.... Wait stuff was great, attentive, made me feel right at home.