Great place to celebrate your birthday or just spend time with friends! The food was excellent, everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The service was amazing—friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back!
Kelly
Food quality is consistently outstanding. Service is good - friendly and not intrusive. Very comfortable dining room, with warm vibe and no fuss. If you are up for Eastern European food this is a great place. Parking is on the street in downtown Highland Park. We usually find a place within a block or two.
Marion Taicsich
The food tasted great but it was lukewarm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Svitlana Vitovska
Cozy place with good service and delicious food ♥️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nancy
A small (~10 table) establishment with lovely ambiance. You can actually talk with your table and be heard! Food is tastefully presented and taste great. It was a wonderful dining experience.
Kim
Selection of traditional Eastern European/Russian dishes offered. Quality food and attentive service. We were very pleased with our meals and with our experience at Cafe Dacha
norman
If uou are looking for wonderful food with a european flair, try cafe dacha. You wont be disappointed. We were there for chrostmas eve and were treated to a wonderful meal. Potatoe pancakes, borscht, seafood soup, slightly fried orange roughy, stuffed cabbage, goulash. Only regret was that there wasn't enough room for dessert. They serve wine and drinks and seevice was excellent.
Matt
Service was great. Four people had four different dishes and we all enjoyed our meal. We'll be back.
Jeremy A
Excellent food and service in a cozy place. We've been there a handy of times with friends and always pleased and ready to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul
We have been to Cafe Dacha several times and it is always tasty and the service friendly. I recommend the cabbage rolls, lamb soup, and potato pancakes.
Had my birthday party at Cafe Dacha and everything was great! The Owner-Manager is the kindest person, so patience, knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. Same goes to his staff. My guests complimented this service, food and drinks - and fully enjoyed themselves.
Thank you for a great party! We will be back ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chrono
Café Dacha is an absolute gem tucked away in the heart of the city, transporting you straight to a cozy Ukrainian countryside dacha the moment you step inside. The rustic wooden beams, embroidered textiles, and shelves lined with vintage samovars create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and effortlessly charming. Service is warm and genuinely hospitable—staff greet you like an old friend and happily guide you through the menu with stories behind each dish. Whether you’re sipping a perfectly balanced honey-pepper vodka infusion or lingering over a glass of house-made kompot, every detail feels thoughtful and authentic. The food is nothing short of spectacular: fluffy syrniki drizzled with sour cherry varenye that taste like they came from a babusia’s kitchen, tender chicken Kyiv that bursts with garlic-herb butter, and the richest, most soul-warming borscht I’ve ever had—deep beet-red, topped with a generous dollop of smetana and served with addictive garlic pampushky. Don’t even think about skipping the honey cake; its delicate, creamy layers melt in your mouth and somehow manage to be both light and decadent. Café Dacha isn’t just a meal—it’s a heartfelt, flavor-packed escape that leaves you planning your next visit before you’ve even finished your tea. Five stars, without hesitation.
George Winstone
Superb food and atmosphere, don't sleep on getting the herring or honey cake
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pavle Saicic
Amazing atmosphere and even better food! everything we ordered was top quality and fresh. our favorite was chicken pelmeni, calamari and chicken and lamb kebab! highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael
The food was very good. The beef Stroganoff was the best I have eaten. The background music was pleasant. Conversation at the table was easy, which was a nice contrast to so many noisy local restaurants. The staff was friendly and the service was great.
Great place to celebrate your birthday or just spend time with friends! The food was excellent, everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The service was amazing—friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back!
Food quality is consistently outstanding. Service is good - friendly and not intrusive. Very comfortable dining room, with warm vibe and no fuss. If you are up for Eastern European food this is a great place. Parking is on the street in downtown Highland Park. We usually find a place within a block or two.
The food tasted great but it was lukewarm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cozy place with good service and delicious food ♥️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A small (~10 table) establishment with lovely ambiance. You can actually talk with your table and be heard! Food is tastefully presented and taste great. It was a wonderful dining experience.
Selection of traditional Eastern European/Russian dishes offered. Quality food and attentive service. We were very pleased with our meals and with our experience at Cafe Dacha
If uou are looking for wonderful food with a european flair, try cafe dacha. You wont be disappointed. We were there for chrostmas eve and were treated to a wonderful meal. Potatoe pancakes, borscht, seafood soup, slightly fried orange roughy, stuffed cabbage, goulash. Only regret was that there wasn't enough room for dessert. They serve wine and drinks and seevice was excellent.
Service was great. Four people had four different dishes and we all enjoyed our meal. We'll be back.
Excellent food and service in a cozy place. We've been there a handy of times with friends and always pleased and ready to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been to Cafe Dacha several times and it is always tasty and the service friendly. I recommend the cabbage rolls, lamb soup, and potato pancakes.
Restaurantji Recommends
Had my birthday party at Cafe Dacha and everything was great! The Owner-Manager is the kindest person, so patience, knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. Same goes to his staff.
My guests complimented this service, food and drinks - and fully enjoyed themselves.
Thank you for a great party! We will be back ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Café Dacha is an absolute gem tucked away in the heart of the city, transporting you straight to a cozy Ukrainian countryside dacha the moment you step inside. The rustic wooden beams, embroidered textiles, and shelves lined with vintage samovars create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and effortlessly charming. Service is warm and genuinely hospitable—staff greet you like an old friend and happily guide you through the menu with stories behind each dish. Whether you’re sipping a perfectly balanced honey-pepper vodka infusion or lingering over a glass of house-made kompot, every detail feels thoughtful and authentic.
The food is nothing short of spectacular: fluffy syrniki drizzled with sour cherry varenye that taste like they came from a babusia’s kitchen, tender chicken Kyiv that bursts with garlic-herb butter, and the richest, most soul-warming borscht I’ve ever had—deep beet-red, topped with a generous dollop of smetana and served with addictive garlic pampushky. Don’t even think about skipping the honey cake; its delicate, creamy layers melt in your mouth and somehow manage to be both light and decadent. Café Dacha isn’t just a meal—it’s a heartfelt, flavor-packed escape that leaves you planning your next visit before you’ve even finished your tea. Five stars, without hesitation.
Superb food and atmosphere, don't sleep on getting the herring or honey cake
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere and even better food! everything we ordered was top quality and fresh. our favorite was chicken pelmeni, calamari and chicken and lamb kebab! highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was very good. The beef Stroganoff was the best I have eaten. The background music was pleasant. Conversation at the table was easy, which was a nice contrast to so many noisy local restaurants. The staff was friendly and the service was great.
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