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Red Apple Buffet-Restaurant — reliable polish in Jefferson Park. It wears its years well. No shortcuts. You can taste the intention.
T.T.Puslecki
179 reviews
“Absolutely fantastic Polish place to dine”
The Restraunt was load and noisy, not enjoyable, went start at the buffet and grabbed a plate, and 1 grabbed i and was dirty with grease smudges, then 2nd and 3rd.
6474 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
“Great polish food!!”
Great polish food!!! There were so many options i loved it all!! The roast beef with the horseradish cream was phenomenal!! The look of this place and music were just simply comforting, great way to spend an evening. Make sure you bring someone who loves meat. Only thing I wasn't blown away by was the sweets unfortunately. But I'm picky in that way. Our server was so attentive and nice too!! I'll Def be back!!
Megan Klepitsch
Jan 2026
“How do you know when any place is truly “authentic”? The locals go there and in this case the...”
How do you know when any place is truly “authentic”? The locals go there and in this case the Polish speaking locals go there. They advertise being one of the Top 14 buffets in the USA and i believe it. Everything homemade. Everything clean and fresh. The selection was excellent and higher end. Of course they have staples like stuffed cabbage rolls and pierogis but also many others like roast duck with apple filling, salmon with dill sauce, beef tripe soup and more. The vibe is like you were fortunate to be invited to your friends rich Polish grandparents house for a special celebratory meal and they held nothing back. Total check for two of us was around $74 and they are CASH ONLY which was fine as other reviewers had alerted us. Would definitely go back again
david hargraves
Dec 2025
“Love everything about this place.”
Love everything about this place. Will be back for sure!
Weina
Dec 2025
“Good food & the people were all amazing.”
Good food & the people were all amazing! Very friendly and helpful! So much to chose from and so fresh! Only did 4 stars as the polish sausage was dried out and tough. Everything else was delightful and the bread and dessert bar were out of the park!!!
TomandDebi Williams
Nov 2025
“We had not had Polish food for a long time.”
We had not had Polish food for a long time. We decided to give it a try. There are not many parking. They have huge selection of meat, salad and desserts. The fried chicken was very dry so don’t try it. The famous potato pancake was very tasty. The pork cutlet was very good. The Polish Schnitzel was very special. The Polish Sausage was excellent and I had many of them. The corned beef was ok. The Orange Cheese cake was very yummy. The service was excellent and they took away the empty dishes very quickly. When we left, the restaurant was very packed. Definitely recommend it and we will back again.
J W
Oct 2025
“Very comfortable &clean so friendly my family has a great time worth definitely worth the price highly recommended.”
tim&tiffany hooper
Oct 2025
“Outstanding food, all homemade with care and love.”
Outstanding food, all homemade with care and love. Gonna be bringing more people to try this!
Megan DeRemer
Sep 2025
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Red Apple is an absolute gem.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Red Apple is an absolute gem! I came here with my mom and aunt, and it was such a special experience that I’ve decided to make it my tradition every time I visit from San Diego. The food is authentic, comforting, and packed with flavor. My favorites were the “little hoofs” kopytka with rich wild mushroom gravy, the tender Angus beef brisket, perfectly crispy potato pancakes, the breaded chicken cutlet, and the classic potato and cheese pierogi. Everything tasted homemade and full of love. I had tea with lemon alongside the meal, and we couldn’t resist finishing with their beautiful selection of treats. The coffee meringues and homemade whipped cream were divine. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, just like a Polish kitchen should be. The servers were attentive and kind. We never felt rushed. They have a beautiful full bar and another room that looks like it can be used for a party or private event. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for real Polish comfort food and a memorable dining experience!
Dominika Procek
Sep 2025
“Red Apple is easily one of the best buffets I’ve been to.”
Red Apple is easily one of the best buffets I’ve been to. The food is fresh, flavorful, and there’s a great variety — especially if you’re into Polish cuisine. The pierogi, sausages, and cabbage dishes are all delicious and taste homemade. The place is clean and comfortable, and the staff is friendly. If you’re looking for a solid buffet with authentic Polish flavors, Red Apple is definitely worth a visit.
Daria Pavlova
May 2025
“I recently visited Red Apple Buffet after seeing great reviews online, and I have to say, it did not disappoint.”
I recently visited Red Apple Buffet after seeing great reviews online, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. The moment I walked in, I remembered people mentioning how fantastic the Polish buffet was, and they were absolutely right. The food was like something straight out of my grandparents' kitchen hearty, comforting, and delicious. From the homemade pierogi to the perfectly seasoned meats and hearty soups, it truly felt like I was back at Grandma's house. The service was excellent as well; the staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. I’m so glad I found this gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and cozy dining experience. Thank you to the entire team for such wonderful service and food. We will definitely be back!
Ed Jurczak
Jan 2025
“Never been to a polish buffet nor a small buffet, but my first experience with both here was just grand.”
Never been to a polish buffet nor a small buffet, but my first experience with both here was just grand. Unlike your typical buffet experience where you expect a mixture of hit and miss items, here almost everything offered was a hit. The roasted chicken was surprisingly tender and juicy, the roasted duck was flavorful, classic whole foods like roasted ham or beef where here, the sides were perfectly complimentary, etc. We came right when they opened so certainly the food being peak freshness may have been a factor. Highly recommend the roasted chicken, duck, sliced pork loin with cherry inside, sliced lamb with hunter sauce, "meat croissant", potato gnocchi, dumplings, the carrot & peas bake, and the poppyseed cake. If you enjoy bread, they serve sliced freshly baked sourdough bread as well which is a nice addition. It's certainly not the cheapest buffet, but you clearly pay for the great quality that's served here. Also heads up, being a small-buffet vibe, they will not be afraid to chew you out for not finishing your food, so if you do the usual ''sampler first round' strategy, keep all your serving sizes small so you can guarantee to finish it even if you don't like it or want room for something else - know this from the person I went with grabbing a cutlet that he didn't even take a bite of because he got too full by then haha
BJ Tan
Jan 2025
“What a wonderful slice of home.”
What a wonderful slice of home! I visited Red Apple for a nice summer lunch, and found the buffet full of favorites from the old country that really took me back to my grandma’s cooking - except executed even better than her cooking. A special highlight for me were the brisket (don’t miss out on the horseradish sauce!) and the fluffy Polish style cheesecake in the dessert section. Pricey, but well worth it. A glowing recommendation from me!
Ruby
Oct 2024
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