BienMeSabe Venezuelan Arepa Bar

The food so delicious, hot and tasty! The staff was very kind

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really love this place, but will never be back. Went in on a Saturday at 4pm, so not exactly a busy time. Walked right up to the register to order and was ignored for over 10 minutes. Your customers should not be made to feel invisible. Ender up walking out.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Both locations are outstanding. This is in my top 5 restaurants in the city. Highly recommend the #5 pabellón arepa with shredded beef, black beans, and sweet plantains

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This my favorite place to go to when walking around chicago with my girl. The environment is cool & friendly, the staff is kind & inviting, & their food is literally PEAK latino food. I used to not know much about Venezuelan food, but after stumbling into this place, arepas have cemented themselves as one of my favorite latino foods, ESPECIALLY the ones from this place. Also I always get their papelón drink, it's the only spot I know that has it & I love it. Overall, 12/10

It wasn't bad, but I still haven't discovered the authentic taste of Venezuelan food! It seemed like my empanadas and tequeños were reheated, and hearing the manager say that the Frescolita tastes like raspberry made my head spin like Linda Blair in The Exorcist.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Have you ever had an arepa? Me neither, until now. I had the number 3 (pork, cheese, guac). So yummy. Fresh. Flavorful. Sweet plantains hit the spot too. Service was great and prompt. I will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A true Venezuelan gem in the heart of Chicago’s Loop!

As a Venezuelan, finding a place like Bien Me Sabe right in the middle of Chicago’s financial district honestly blew my mind. Surrounded by office buildings and big companies, this spot brings a real taste of Venezuela to the Loop and people know it. I saw so many non-Venezuelans coming in for lunch, which says a lot about how good this place is.

They serve arepas with huge, flavorful fillings, cachapas, and Venezuelan bowls that look and taste amazing. Everything was fresh, and the service was super fast and friendly. The empanaditas come in orders of three, same with the tequeños, and they’re perfectly stuffed, small enough to try different flavors, which I loved.

They also have natural juices. I had a passion fruit one and it was delicious, perfectly sweet, super cold, and really refreshing.

They even sell Frescolita, Malta, and all those drinks that make Venezuelans instantly nostalgic. There’s plenty of space to sit, and the location couldn’t be more convenient.

Honestly, this place is a 10 out of 10. Whether you’re grabbing something quick or sitting down for lunch, it’s perfect. The portions are generous, the food is complete, protein, carbs, flavor, everything you need in one plate.

It’s not the cheapest spot in town, but that’s just how Venezuelan food is, and trust me, it’s absolutely worth every dollar.

If you’re in Chicago, especially around the Loop, and want something truly Venezuelan, Bien Me Sabe is the place to go. 🇻🇪🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was calm and inviting. You can tell thought was put into preparing what to serve and how to serve it. Oh, and it was SUPER fast! Will come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been three times and I think I like it even more each time. Always delicious arepas, every piece of it so flavorful. The tropical vegan arepa is probably my favorite but my partner enjoyed the catira arepa too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friendly staff, great service and great food!

These are some very tasty and satisfying arepas. The fluffy and chewy corn flour pocket hold all the delicious filling in place. The shredded beef (pabellón) is juicy and fatty, like other pulled meats. But the combination of the saltiness of the meat with crumbled cheese, black beans and sweet plaintains is a huge treat.

Wash it all down with the unique Venezulean lemonade (papelón) which uses whole cane sugar (panela) and tart limes. This lemonade has the brown color that looks like iced tea but has a different sweet and tart overtones. A must try!!

The owner was super friendly and for a Noontime on a rainy Saturday, this place was packed. A small cafe but huge on flavors!!

Will try more of their menu in the future.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve never had Venezuela food and saw this place near the Chicago Art museum. This place is really good. I got number 3 which is the chicken thing and their sandwich which sat on a bed of plantains.

I saw a special on TV years ago and since then, I've always wanted to try this restaurant out. I was finally in the area and got the chance to try their scrumptious Arepa's. I definitely recommend stopping by if you are downtown, you won't be disappointed!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious arepas and quick service! Especially loved the cheese and chicken arepas. Wish I lived nearby, because I would be visiting regularly!

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best authentic Venezuelan food in the city. Everything is super flavorful and tastes like it was made with love. My comfort Venezuelan go to! Their empanadas are the best, and don’t get me started on the arepas! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5