Svea Restaurant

5236 N Clark St, Chicago
(773) 275-7738

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Denise Schultz

Adorable place. We’ve had breakfast there every time we’ve been in Chicago.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Swedish Pancakes, Potato Pancakes, Odins Breakfast, Swedish Crepes

Maria Toczek

I find myself confused by all the high rating/reviews for this restaurant. I found the menu to be rather overpriced, $4 for coffee and $10 for two Swedish pancakes. Swedish pancakes were okay, flavorless and greasier than I’d like. Emphasis from staff is really put on larger parties here. My friend and I were having a nice conversation after finishing our food (friend still had a full cup of coffee) when a larger party came in and we were asked to move to another table so tables could be combined for them to sit. We moved with no problem. Shortly after we were asked to leave as another large party showed up. This party went outside, stood around for 5 seconds, and left. We were at the restaurant for around 35-40 minutes and were given the check the second we finished eating. No follow up on whether we’d like anything more. Overall disappointed by the entire experience. There are many better breakfast places in Andersonville.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Swedish Pancakes

Joshua DeWar

Great service with friendly staff! The toast was excellent as were the potato pancakes!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Swedish Pancakes, Potato Pancakes

Shani M

Enjoyed the large portion of food. Swedish pancakes off the chart.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

liz finan

My omelette was tasty and the offer sliced tomatoes instead of potatoes, which is a healthy option. Our server was great. Food was fast because we said we were in a hurry.

My husband loved the potatoes.

Gluten stopped me from trying Swedish pancakes which is heartbreaking and likely would have upped the stars.

The place is small w wobbly tables or uneven floors but our waitress fixed the table stability w cardboard.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Franki K

Swedish breakfast place home cooking style. Falukorv/swedish sausage was great. Fluffy omelette. Awesome pancakes and crepes.

Place is relatively small. A group of 4+ might need a little wait. Bar seatings are abundant and great for solo diners.

3% up charge for credit card. Cash and debit accepted.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tony Sawah

This place is trash. Just spent $45 for two people. The waiter talks down on you and doesn’t know what a cooked egg is.

Crepes were decent though, everything else I can make at home better.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

P. M.

I visited on 8/25/24 and the service wasn’t that good. Their food was okay and the decoration is nice, but I don’t see myself coming back here again. Overall, I’d give it 3 stars.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

kevin donnelly

Wonderful old Andersonville breakfast and lunch spot. Owner is a lifelong Andersonville resident with a deep love of the community.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Walt Rzecznik

Had an amazing breakfast in their outdoor dining area behind the restaurant. Their Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries were fantastic. Wish they were open even later but a nice spot for authentic Swedish breakfast and lunch food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Swedish Pancakes

Forrest Sodergren

Pretty basic interior. My grandparents came here in the 1920,s my folks in the 60s my sis and i in the 80s and my kids most recently. Foods ok swedish atmosphere reasonable prices very nostalgic for my family

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gothenburg Special with Swedish Sausage, Swedish Pancakes, Viking Breakfast, Swedish Crepes

Kurt Krause

Always good food and service. A cute part of Swedish history still alive in Andersonville.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rhianna Jenkins

Lovely little spot with delicious breakfast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Swedish Pancakes, Swedish Tease

Chad Leary

Good food and priced fair

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Martin

It’s great if you want to spend $31.00 (incl tip) for breakfast for one.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

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