This Polish buffet has been feeding Illinois appetites since 1973, and it shows, in the best way. The food is comforting without trying too hard, the vibe feels frozen in time, and nothing is rushed.
Potato pancakes arrive hot and crisp. Pierogi disappear faster than expected.
Some nights there’s roast beef being carved like it’s a celebration instead of a regular evening. I come in hungry and leave full in that deeply satisfied, loosen-the-jacket way…