Summertime Jazz Cafe / Lounge

Wonderful little spot for Japanese “tapas”.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Why say you're open until midnight if you're already closed at 11 p.m.?

Pretty authentic Japanese experience. The food was spot on. Wish they had tatami seating so we could take our shoes off!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food, good service and Karaoke room is great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A great find! Dishes are quite different than typical Japanese restaurant menu items, maybe a bit intimidating if you aren't familiar with the ingredients or style of cooking but rewarding for the curious or adventurous. Definitely coming back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden away gem. Super nice service. Freshly prepared food. Learned about Japanese cuisine as we didn't know what most of the menu items were, but we made no bad choices. Nice to sit and chat and try a large amount of plates. Almost like a tapas atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hidden gem in Mt.prospect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great experience and food; huge selection of authentic dishes and drinks. We ate a lot and each dish was carefully prepared while tasting delicious. The dessert was incredible as well. Standout dishes: ochazuke, ika butter, agedashi tofu, and tempura. We plan to return here very soon and certainly everytime we visit Chicago burbs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everytime I walk into Summertime, I am always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. I really enjoy a moderate portion of the menu and the foods presentation, proportions, and taste has never fail. Highly recommend to everyone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything here is amazing. The food is always great and the portions and large too. Staff is very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Great service and a reasonable price. I would recommend any of their katsu dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place and a nice find. Really nice Japanese tapas place. The mushroom meat sauce spaghetti was amazing
Nice place to get together with friends

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grounded Beef, Onion Salad Small, Beef Tataki, Fried Gyoza, Geso Karaage, Chicken Katsu, Deep Fried Oyster, Miso Soup

Great place, food, service.
First time here and we ordered Katsu Curry Meshi. Food's really tasty.
Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came in for dinner. We ordered a lot of food. Everything is very good. My favorite was the tofu and sake! This place is genuine authentic Japanese. Next time I will try karaoke here. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My girlfriend and I came here to reserve a meal for our two year anniversary and were delighted to have been treated to an excellent curated menu from the chef of the cafe. It was quite possibly the best meal I have ever had in my entire life. Each course was carefully crafted and the owner himself explained each dish with care and explained the pairing between the dish and sake. It was pure magic. The entire evening was a blast. It was an intimate setting, with incredible fresh and a well crafted meal. I will be returning, and not soon enough. We will probably make this a regular spot considering how great the food and service was.

Unlike anything I've experienced in Chicago. You MUST come here for a meal and drinks. Try it. Live a little.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5