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Oak Park · Soul Food · $

Chef Daddy's

4.2934 reviews ·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
And I the meal came with cornbread (which was big and perfect)
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Chef Daddy's — soul food in Oak Park. Friendly without hovering. Stephanie Mariscal: "Rib tips were tender and flavorful, the catfish was fresh and perfectly crispy" [$]

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5944 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644
Oak Park
TodayClosed
Sun12-6PM
Mon–TueClosed
Wed–Fri11AM-6PM
Sat12-6PM
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What 934 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Shameka Leach
Feb 2026

🔥🍽️ Yesterday I had some amazing food at Chef Daddy’s in Chicago and whew… every bite was a blessing! From the flavor, to the portions, to that real comfort-food love — everything was on point. This is the kind of food that feeds your soul, not just your stomach. 💛 If you’re in the city and craving something real, this is the spot! #ChefDaddys #ChicagoEats #SoulFood #GoodEats #SupportLocal #ChicagoFoodScene #MekaThePlug 😋🔥

Shameka Leach

Shameka Leach

22 reviews on Google

Review photo by Antoinette Tidwell
Feb 2026

Chef did Amazing Job.. Food Good. customer service threw the roof.. love this place. I will be back

Antoinette Tidwell

Antoinette Tidwell

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Deatrice “BabyBlue. DeeDee” Ivory
Dec 2025

Food so good. Oxtails chitterlings too

Deatrice “BabyBlue. DeeDee” Ivory

Deatrice “BabyBlue. DeeDee” Ivory

288 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tamara Fou
Dec 2025

Food was so good and I even got to try some samples! The beans with okra was unique and delicious, and pork chop was fried well - will be back to try more!

Tamara Fou

Tamara Fou

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Teressa McKinney
Nov 2025

I ordered the chitterling dinner with greens and yams. OMG, I almost hurt myself... Everything was soooo good!!! The price was a bit steep, but it was well worth it.

Teressa McKinney

Teressa McKinney

66 reviews on Google

Review photo by Taylor Madee
Oct 2025

The meatloaf was so delicious everything was just great 🫶🏽

Taylor Madee

Taylor Madee

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by Anonymous Anonymous
Oct 2025

The customer service is very good but a little disappointed picture explains itself right side membrane left side removal can’t even eat them because I’m unsure of the cleanliness

Anonymous Anonymous

Anonymous Anonymous

48 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

I enjoy the experience every time I go in everything's good

Cynthia Silas

Cynthia Silas

10 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Would be nice if there was a separate pick up window for online orders. Other than that I was really pleased with the level of service. The young woman at the register is very personable, and the Kitchen staff is very friendly. Almost forgot to mention how delicious the food was. Smothered pork chops dressing with gravy and greens were amazing!

Bridget Watson

Bridget Watson

115 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

Chef Daddy's .. GREAT Place To Dine In or Carry Out.. the food is delicious 😋😋😋 the service is Great 👍👍👍

charles henry

charles henry

32 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

The Owner and staff are always welcoming and very pleasant. The food is consistently Delicious! You can tell it’s made with love and care. I had to eat some of the chitlins before pulling off.

Toy

Toy

8 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

Amazing food and service

Emma Thomas

Emma Thomas

2 reviews on Google

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