Sawa's Old Warsaw Restaurant

Name: Sawa's Old Warsaw Restaurant
Address: 9200 W Cermak Rd, Broadview, IL 60155, Broadview, IL, 60155.0, US
Telephone: +1 708-343-9040
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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Sawa's Old Warsaw Restaurant — solid, no-fuss polish in Broadview. Order the Potato Pancakes. Feels like it's been there since before the neighborhood changed. "The pierogi were perfect, the potato pancakes were the best I have ever had" — Lisa Doody

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

4.9

👥Service

4.7

✨Ambiance

4.5

💬Sentiment

4.5

Ava Marie

185 reviews

Highlights

CozyOld SchoolFamily FriendlyGreat CocktailsBrunchNeighborhood InstitutionFamily Run

Must Try

Potato Pancakes

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsStrong cocktail menu

Some noted

Can be pricey

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Specialties

Potato Pancakes

Location

9200 W Cermak Rd, Broadview, IL 60155

What 1,930+ diners say about Sawa's Old Warsaw Restaurant

We stopped in after dropping our son off at O'Hare for his trip to Poland. The food was excellent and plentiful. It was replenished with fresh food regularly. We got to enjoy foods I have not had since I was younger and my grandparents would be cooking away. It was very clean. Aga was very attentive and we had a nice conversation with her about the restaurant and her experiences between here and the old country as we say. It is funny, I had never been there but it felt familiar. Highly recommend you get in for some smoked sausage, pierogi, excellent fried chicken and the cabbage rolls like Grandma used to make. There was a cash discount. I always pay in cash at a mom and pop anyway. Chains can eat the fees.

“They have the right amount of portions.”

They have the right amount of portions! They are constantly restocking and ensuring the food is fresh! I will definitely be coming back for more. Everything was absolutely delicious!

Stephanie Sandoval

Jan 2026

“Just like I remember 40 years ago at Harlem and Lawrence, the original location.”

Just like I remember 40 years ago at Harlem and Lawrence, the original location.. They took the original sign, the restaurant decor and moved to Broadview, and did not miss a beat. The atmosphere brings you back to the 1980's for sure. The crowd is diverse for sure, and it is cool to see everyone enjoying themselves. The place is smaller than the older one, but it does not miss on the expected experience. The price is spot on, probably could raise them and would not miss a beat to be honest. The service is second to none for sure, like an old school European family vibe, they are very attentive, nice and accommodating. The polish food is spot on, just like I remember, potato pancakes, perogis, sausage, etc.. the chicken was a slight miss, but that's ok.. Pace yourself or you will need a nap. My childhood came back to me ten fold walking into this place and having a meal.. if you go, remember your going for the meal and experience, and you will feel like it's 1986 all over again...

Jimmy G

Dec 2025

“Some people might not agree with a 5 star review for atmosphere but I love that it hasn't changed in forever.”

Some people might not agree with a 5 star review for atmosphere but I love that it hasn't changed in forever. The pink walls, the carpet, the neon lighting, it just oozes old school vibe eatery and never needs to change. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Now let's get down to the real reason we all come here. The food 😋 The buffet is by far one of the best Polish/European/American buffets you'll find. From soup to salad bar, to mainstays like the potato pancakes and broasted chicken to the dessert table and soft serve ice cream 🍦 😋 there really is something for everyone. Another point worth mentioning is cleanliness. Old Warsaw is CLEAN! From the tables to the buffet to the bathrooms, I've never had an issue or found anything to ever be schkievy. Wait staff is always coming by to take dirty plates, bring more napkins, and refill your beverage. I highly recommend Sawa's Old Warsaw. Wear your comfy pants and splurge a little bit. Your diet doesn't start until Monday (which is the only day they are closed.) UPDATE: It's been too long since I've been to Sawa's on a Friday. If you love shrimp 🍤 like I love shrimp then you really need to stop in for dinner on a Friday. Start off with some cocktail shrimp. These are jumbo shrimp! I recommend taking some extra horseradish from the salad bar and adding it into the cocktail sauce for some extra spice. The star of the show for me is the roasted shrimp. Amazing! If I wasn't worried about a gout attack I'd eat 100 of them. Soooo good! Plus you have the carving station with roast beef with au jus and the ham was delicious. Very tender and not salty. Let me know when you're going and I'll meet you up there!

Bob Kirchhoff

Oct 2025

“Step back in time to this buffet style polish restaurant.”

Step back in time to this buffet style polish restaurant. Authentic tasting pierogis and galumpkis, kielbasa and sauerkraut. Potatoes pancakes were amazing!🤩

Jillian Caci

Sep 2025

“Not only did I go into a food coma, but my girl and I got to hang out with the owner outside.”

Not only did I go into a food coma, but my girl and I got to hang out with the owner outside. Love this place

mathew williamson

Aug 2025

“This place is a truly amazing time capsule, they don't make them like this any more and there are not many like it left.”

This place is a truly amazing time capsule, they don't make them like this any more and there are not many like it left. The smorgasbord was excellent, the staff is very friendly and attentive. My wife and I had a great time here. If you love polish food it's a must try. A worthwhile experience.

John Smolinski

Jun 2025

“Just wow. If you miss your Busia this is the place for you! Everything is homemade and consistently...”

Just wow. If you miss your Busia this is the place for you! Everything is homemade and consistently replenished! The pierogi were perfect, the potato pancakes were the best I have ever had! Went at lunch time and this is a steal for about $20 per person! I am kicking myself for not being more hungry-the sausage and fried chicken looked amazing!

Lisa Doody

Jan 2025

“Food was excellent!!”

Food was excellent!!! Large buffet with soups, salads, cold pastas, tons of fresh polish favorites including pierogi, stuffed cabbage rolls, blintz, potato pancakes… all very fresh and yummy. Will absolutely be back. The sauerkraut soup was phenomenal!

Melba Lee

Jun 2024

“Old school place with a complete and very hearty buffet.”

Old school place with a complete and very hearty buffet. We enjoyed the food and our dining experience. The staff were friendly and we got chocolate phosphates to go with our meal. Very good.

Jim Manley

Jun 2024

“My Uncle was here from Texas.”

My Uncle was here from Texas. He said it was THE BEST polish food he has ever had. My sister and I both completely enjoyed everything. I am the one who loves all the not so widely loved foods, the beets, pickled herring, pickled onions. So the fact that they even have those things are a plus for me. The polish style chicken soup was amazing! Iykyk about polish chicken soup! They only keep a couple of pierogi on the buffet, but you can order whatever kind you like and how many you would like included with the buffet. We did dine in but we also took carry out for my nephew and to bring home. The takeout prices are exceptionally well priced. The service was buffet service, not bad but nothing exceptional. It didn’t matter we were there to enjoy the food and the company of family. Overall a very very enjoyable meal and experience.