Laschet's Inn in Chicago - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Delicious food and great beer. Solid potato pancakes as well. Check it out if you enjoy German food and beer.

Met the owner and she was awesome. Came in fir lunch for our Uncles 80th birthday and they treated us like family. This was my first trip here.

Good food friendly service , fast good place to enjoy a beer good atmosphere

Great German Eats in Chicago! The entire vibe of the restaurant was true Bavaria! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Chicago looking for German cuisine!

Great food, nice atmosphere and decent service. A pretty authentic German restaurant. It’s not a wow 5-star place, but definitely worth going. We’ve been before and will be back.

Great quality traditional German food at reasonable prices

Our extended family all had authentic German food, each chosing a favorite dish and sharing bites because we wanted to share the deliciousness, oh and the beer!

First time visit, recommended by a family member. Best food that I have ever had at a German restaurant! Will definitely be back, as often as possible.

Great German beer selection and classic German-American food. One of the most underrated locations in Chicago for food OR beer! They usually have Ayinger or Weihenstephaner selections on draft and always serve great food. A local's favorite (me!)

nice little spot, food is just not quite as good as I was hoping for

10.95 for potatoe pancakes? You know how much a 10lb bag of potatoes cost? About 5 dollars, uh, I did not get anywhere near my money worth...quit thinking people are stupid. It's easy math,

The owner, staff and food were great! Had the delicious lentil soup with rye bread, chicken schnitzel with red cabbage, crispy potatoes, and a side of applesauce. The complimentary apple schnapps topped off the meal perfectly. I'll definitely be back!

Our waitress Mary treated us very well at this old school bar and restaurant on Irving Park. Try one of the good German beers on tap and relax as you dine on schnitzel, potatoes, spatzel noodles and red cabbage! End the meal with a traditional complementary shot of schnapps with many varieties to choose. Enjoy my friends.

Very fun, very old, great food!

Best German food in the city, by far! Also the only bar I've ever been to where I like every single beer on draft. They know German beer!

This is, by far, the BEST German restaurant in Chicago! Hands down! Erin, the owner, has created a spectacularly genuine restaurant that is warm, cozy and welcoming. It harkens back to those gloriously rich, cultured German dining spots of old while celebrating classic rustic fare that needs no introduction. The appetizer selection is grand and elegant and includes perfectly prepared hackepeter, a robust jumbo Bavarian pretzel, delectable potato pancakes and expertly breaded fried smelt. The lunch menu will satisfy ever taste with terrific savory sandwiches such as the Laschet's Reuben, chicken schnitzel, smoked pork butt and bratwurst. Mouthwatering roasted potatoes, spaetzel, sauerkraut and warm German potato salad are majestic accompaniments to choose from. Their dinners are all "Must Try!" and feature incomparable sauerbraten, Wiener schnitzel, rouladen, goulash and many, many other dinner highlights that truly stand out as superb. Much love, care and attention go into every meal that it's virtually impossible to pick an absolute favorite. They are all spectacular. Outstanding desserts include decadent German chocolate cake, delicious apple strudel and a "too-good-to-be-true!" apple crisp that really sets the bar really, really high. Of course, we can't forget beer! A full, traditionally beautiful bar showcases the finest, freshest selections of German and Austrian beers available to balance and compliment everything on the menu. The staff is just ideal! Friendly, professional, warm and attentive, the staff always goes above and beyond to make ones dining experience memorable. Bravo to them!!! After a great meal and a beer, it's easy to just sit back and feel relaxed, content and throughly happy. Perhaps sit at the bar when done in the comfortable dining room. You're amongst friends. Family. That's how this place make one feel. True, there are quite a few German restaurants in Chicago, but Laschet's Inn far exceeds the usual fare by building the flavor components to an eye-opening level and turns dining into thoroughly enjoyable moments not to be missed. Laschet's Inn is Chicago's iconic German restaurant, and it truly provides a 5-Star dining occasion to be relished. By all means, do become a regular!!!

Food was excellent and so was the service!

Food and beer were great. Service was friendly and very good.

The food was delicious, and the portions were large. You definitely get your money's worth. We had the lenten special creamed herring appetizer, and it was outstanding. The potato pancakes are more like a pancake; do not expect the Latke style of shredded potato with onion. They are served with both sour cream and apple sauce. The Sauerbraten has a non-traditional white gravy that tastes good but is definitely different from what I am used to. They have a very good selection of draft beers as well as a good selection of beers in bottles and cans. The Chicken Paprikash had very good flavor and richness to the gravy. The Goulash is tender, decadent, and has a little heat to it. The service can be slow, so it is not a place for a rushed meal. The restaurant area is clean and has a great ambiance. The restrooms are separated, with the men's bathroom being by the front of the restaurant area and the women's being towards the back. The men's room is a little cramped, but that is a necessity for space.

Where has this place been all my life! I've driven by here countless times but never stopped in...until Friday January 5, 2024. My wife and I stopped in around 3:00. There was a decent crowd. The place has a warm, welcoming, German vibe, and just feels right. Ahhh... Let me start by saying we intentionally ordered way too much food. Not because we were overly hungry but because it was our first time here and we wanted to sample as much of the menu as possible. We started with a couple of appetizers: A Jumbo Pretzel, and Potato Pancakes. The pretzel was very good and the potato pancakes were great. The serving of potato pancakes was massive, and came with both sour cream and applesauce which my wife appreciated. For her entree my wife enjoyed the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich. Her German Potato Salad was okay, but I prefer potatoes sliced as disks rather than big chunks, and I also prefer the salad to be a little sweeter. But I'm nitpicking and it won't impact my rating. For my entree I had the Sauerbraten, the gravy had a lighter color than I'm accustomed to, but it had good flavor and the meat was super tender. My Red cabbage was excellent, and the closest I've ever tasted to my mom's! The Spaetzle was perfect - nice and crispy on the outside and tender inside. I also had a cup of Goulash, which was delicious! Service was excellent and very friendly. Prices are in line for a wonderful German meal. We had tons of leftovers to take home, which was all part of my plan. The one oddity was a shower in the mens room. I'm sure it was leftover from a bygone era. It's always fun to see quirky little things like that in old buildings! Lashet's Inn instantly became one of my new favorite German Restaurants. I can't wait for my next visit!

14 in our party, including 3 kids under 10. We had a table in an area out of the traffic flow, good for kids getting up and down to visit family around the table. Service was excellent from our very busy waiter. We especially liked that we could all talk and hear each other though table was long, not round. Really appreciate no very loud music and good acoustics in this great old-fashioned restaurant!

Best German food and beer in chicago! Love this place!

I have passed the Laschet's Inn sign about a thousand times in my life and it took a few friends that started working there for me to finally visit - and boy am I glad I did. This bar / restaurant has great German Cuisine. If you came in with a few friends or your favorite flavor of the week, a few food items off the menu aughta do the trick. There is an assortment of bier by the draft & the bottle that will leave you with a desire to try them all. The staff are really super friendly with a trve vibe. Bonus points if you come in on a night when the owner is bartending because he'll give you all sorts of info on the drafts they have in rotation. If this place isn't on a list of things to do in Chicago, it should be.

Best German food in Chicago! I love their weiner schnitzel with roasted potatoes and red cabbage. Service was good. Gets noisy quickly.

Scott is the best bartender of all time!!

If you've had enough of American food or want to get to know German cuisine in general, this is the right place. Authentic cuisine, location and music. Beer, etc. It's like home only with lots of American tourists, so that feeling. Super fast service, super friendly and always available for a chat. It was a great experience and I'll definitely be back. Thanks to the great team.

Beer and curry wurst were as expected, but never seen and tasted a Wiener Schnitzel this soggy. It's really too bad as this place used to have the best food around. Unfortunately this is not the case anymore

Laschet's is always good. This time we sat at the bar and had an early dinner. Königsberger Klopse and Hühner Schnitzel hit the spot.

The Tartare and the mushroom goulash were delicious! Great German beer and food

Tasty German beer along with a hearty goulash that was outstanding. Fish and chips were perfect along with the classic atmosphere.

This place is a gem! The food (chef's kiss), is phenomenal. The staff and especially the owner, great people. So much more on the menu I want to try. Beer selection absolutely goes well with everything I've had so far. So long as the place is there, it's going on my permanent recommendation list for German cuisine in Chicago.

Exactly what you want from a German restaurant. Windowless, comfortable lighting, spacious tables. Large but busy enough on a Wednesday to create a fantastic atmosphere. Tons of personality and professionalism out of our waitress. She was a gem! Food lived up to the hype. Glad I stopped by when the jägerschnitzel was on special, it was killer. Spectacular mushroom gravy, delicious spätzle, and the red cabbage provided the needed acidity. Also had a starter salad with an unreal bacon vinaigrette. All around this Laschet’s is a home run. Can’t wait to return soon.

Best German food in the city! Get the goulash!

Can’t beat Laschets for German comfort and fun for a night

two stars was for the warm service

Great German food. Good German beers on tap

We had a wonderful meal, good cocktails, and enjoyed them with a friendly staff.

Great cozy place, wonderful ambiance, very friendly staff.

My husband's favorite spot in all of Chicago. The owners are warm and friendly, and the service us excellent. Great cozy place to hang out in on a rainy day.

I've come in here many times with my family, and all's been well. We came in last week, and I asked a waiter in our section (our waitress was busy) if he could bring crayons and a drawing page for our daughter. Every other time, they've brought this to our table without asking. The waiter must have forgotten, so I again asked our waitress when she came to our table. She forgot as well. We also ordered fries with one of our entrees and received cooked potatoes instead. When bringing this up to our waitress, she decided to send the owner to our table. The owner asked us how everything was going, and I explained the situation about the crayons and paper. The first thing she said was, "It's not our responsibility to entertain your child".

Wow! Delicious food and amazing portions. Prob should call ahead for reservations.

Great neighborhood bar with great service and amazing food. Big variety of great food, good place for a quiet dinner or a casual drink.

I've visited Laschet's for over 30yrs. I drank there when it was owned by Herr Karl Laschet. I enjoyed Ursula's food for the years the Kokott family owned the restaurant. I ate just about every dish they had on the menu & the Rouladen was my fav, even when compared to my own mother's recipe. Tonight I dined there with 3 friends, celebrating a birthday. The service was good, I was very disappointed in the food. The Wiener Schnitzel and the potato pancakes were greasy and over fried. The rouladen meat completely fell apart and did not taste right to those at our table who have eaten the dish many times. The bacon and pickle was undetectable. The goulash soup was once a favorite. While the meat is tender & tasty, we found the soup much too spicy to finish after one bite. Despite the entrees being unsatisfactory, the roasted potatoes, spätzle and red cabbage were delicious! The Hackepeter and soft pretzel are very good. Don't order the cheese sauce for the pretzel, it's a weird texture, verrrry oniony and overpriced ($15 for a pretzel with cheese?). We were charged extra for every little thing, an extra apple sauce and sour cream for a table of 4 for our potato pancakes and gravy with the Wiener Schnitzel, etc. No one likes to be nickel & dimed at a restaurant. What happened to the traditional complimentary dessert shot? ☹️ I will end this on a good note by saying the staff was very nice, the music and atmosphere is pleasant, the Hackepeter and beer was good. I will need to look elsewhere for authentic, delicious German food in the future. I may come back for the Hakepeter and beer with a side of red cabbage and spätzle.

Stumbled in here with a hankering for some haketpeter and that crazy bacon dressing; no notes, this place rules.

Food is always tasty & comforting. Jeff was amazing & took great care of us.

Great German restaurant. All the classics. Food was good and well priced with generous portions, beer selection was nice but way overpriced. Service was attentive and the restaurant is cozy.

Good German food and nice pricing

Fantastic spot with great food, beer, and staff. Can’t go wrong if you want authentic German (big menu)

Service was friendly and very helpful for first timers wanting to try multiple menu items. The food was excellent and we really loved the sauerkraut.

The pork shank (Saturday special) probably has the best crispy pork skin I've ever had. Everything was delicious, but the pork was a standout. Servings are huge. We had leftovers for 2-3 more meals. Friendly service and a shot of schnapps to end the meal make this a really inviting and enjoyable meal. Definitely going back.

This is no German Food. I dont know what it is, but its not german. And 3/4 of the Beer is just not good. Germany, especially Bavaria, has so many excellent berwerys. And they import the standard mediocre stuff…

Grew up around here. Love German food. This restaurant/ bar is my favorite German food restaurant. I had the Rouladen with red cabbage and spatzle. It was outstanding as usual. The bar also has Hacker Pschorr Weissbier on tap with lemon wedge heaven mmmm.

Amazing food, great service, delicious! Definitely going back and bringing friends. The Portobello Mushroom appetizer is incredible. .

We go to Lachets 2/3 times a year for special occasions and have always enjoyed ourselves. Last week was a big letdown. The food was great. We were all excited to be together and celebrate my sons birthday. Greg the waiter put and end to that. He was very curt, short in all his interactions with us. He ignored everyone of us. He was very perturbed when we asked for a sample of one of their many beers. Even more perturbed when my wife asked him if he could please take a picture. He forgot to bring us table bread, forgot our pretzel, forgot our to-go bags. Argued with me when I asked how much longer our birthday strudel was taking. We had to ask other wait staff for help and they were all very pleasant with a smile. Greg was very openly surly and really put a damper on what was otherwise an enjoyable evening. Worst waiter I've ever had. Definitely go to Lachets for great food and atmosphere but know what your getting with Greg.

Opa, talk about stepping back into time and into Germany. If you want a craft IPA beer jog on, they don't have it -lagers, pilsners, and bocks. Amazing authentic food and a fantastic atmosphere.

Some of the best German Food ever. Wow terrific and authentic. The thickest veal I have ever had and all around terrific food. Wow!!

The history of every good time ever had within this establishment is palpable immediately upon entering. Brought my girl in for dinner tonight. It was our first time, and certainly won’t be our last. Get the potato pancakes, cheese spaetzel, chicken schnitzel, and apple strudel. And say hi to Vincent the bartender. He has excellent beer recommendations.

Great beer, great vibe, great food and great service

While the Inn is a little bit away from my hotel, I decided to give it a visit. First of all, Laschet's is not easy to enter and if you did not see the sign with the German Eagle outside, you would walk past it or just go to another place. The atmosphere was interesting with plenty of Oktoberfest/German decorations & pictures. It is however a "plastic German bar/restaurant" with nobody serving speaking German or having been to the country. German music was playing. Service initially was ok but after I ordered, I was give the soup (which was part of the main course) before the starter. The manager apologized. The main course was given just after I received the started which was ridiculous. I sent it straight back.The servers seemed more interested in talking to themselves rather than serving guest. I order white sausage and brown bread for starter and pork schnitzel, red cabbage and roast potatoes. The food at least was excellent which saved the experience!

Had a Pleasant Surprise when we dropped in for a late lunch. Food was DELICIOUS, Service was Excellent, Atmosphere was Cozy and Cost was reasonable. We booked for a return visit w/friends. Chris Mackey

In honor of Oktoberfest we visited this staple of Chicago and a classic German restaurant and bar. Neighborhood feel with great food, a funny smart and efficient waitress who made us laugh while taking great care of us--and the red cabbage too good to pass up.

Amazing place, excellent authentic food.

If you like German food and beer, this is as close as you'll get to authentic in Chicago.

Not sure if the staff when we first sat down. They were WONDERFUL

German beer selection was excellent! Beer was very fantastic! Wienerschnitzle was delicious and sausage platter was very well seasoned and cooked. Service is excellent. Sauerkraut was odd, because of the unusual spicing. The German potato salad was dry and clumpy.

Hard to find but this small restaurant behind the bar was pleasant but the food was average at best. Coming from a German background, their Rouladen were pretty good, but seemed like they’d been prepared some days prior…. They came apart/crumbled when trying to cut them. The veal schnitzel was way overdone. It was dark grey and clearly spent a few minutes too long in the fryer. Their spaetzle were burnt on one side…. Inattentive cook. The leberkase was average while the sauerkraut was great providing some zing to the meal. The strudel was difficult to cut but had a nice flavor. The pretzel was pretty lame but huge and the liver pate on Ritz crackers could’ve used nicer crackers for the price. The positives included a pleasant server, not being rushed, relatively quiet area in the back and an extensive list of German beer. I’m not sure if the cook was off on a Saturday night or this is the norm. Since the nearby Brauhaus closed we’ve searched for a top notch German restaurant and we will continue our search!

This place is so special. My whole family gathered here around a massive table of delicious schnitzel and steins of beer, we had SO MUCH FUN. I want to replicate that evening. Awesome German food, incredible German beer. EIN PROST! 🍻

Delicious German food and beer! This cozy restaurant has warm décor and comfortable lighting inside. There is a nice mix of patrons at the bar and others eating dinner. The spätzle and mushroom goulash were excellent. We also highly recommend the chicken schnitzel dinner. If you are a fan of German beer, you'll have no shortage of great options here as well. Be prepared to be very full at the end of your meal!

Great selection of classic German dishes, great beer selection, and a warm, friendly staff. Bright the kids and the staff was helpful ace understanding. The owners are very accommodating and we'll be back!

It embarrasses me to admit that Winfred Sturm is the uncle that abandoned me.

There's a few places like this on and around Irving Park- this one is the best. The food is really good and it isn't too expensive! The cheese for the pretzel was $5 extra and I was like 🤔 but when I got it I was like 🤤 The beers are reasonably priced which I only mention because I feel like a lot of German places really charge a lot for them. It's really cute inside and I like that they play German music too.

If you're looking for excellent German beer on top with a wide selection is worth the trip alone. The food is pretty good, not bad for not being in Germany. A great bar to drink at for sure!

Delicious & authentic German food and beer

Such delicious and authentic German food - this place has so many options and really lovely specials! Try the Chicken Paprikash! The spatezel is incredible too. If Chicken Noodle Soup is the soup of the day, you’re in luck! We tried it for the first time and then immediately brought friends and family back with us in the same week. The entire feel of this place is great and the staff is friendly. I appreciated that they had a Lenten menu as it made it easy to take guests here as well.

Good German food and Great beer. Local hotspot.

Great place for groups of people. Selection of German beer on draft was well curated. Server was knowledgeable about the beers and the food. Will definitely go back again.

Great restaurant with authentic German food and drinks!! A breath of fresh air. Service is amazing and the atmosphere makes you feel like you're in southern Germany/Austria. 10/10 would love to come back!

Laschet's has the best German food in Chicago. The beer list is always fantastic. Staff and service are stellar.

Authentic German classic. Grew up in the neighborhood, it has been here forever. Stop in!

Very good food and a friendly staff.

I truly enjoyed my time here. Amazing service. Great food. Clean restaurant. Solid beer. Authentic German feeling. I’ll return!

That is still a place to visit for small reunion getogethers 😅😂😆😬

Food here is unreal! Best roasted duck I have for a long time. Seasoning on the skin is perfect. Liver soup is so light, so delicate. Soup broth is unreal. Great beer, great service, no stupid staff support charge like most restaurants this day. The price is so cheap too. A la carte get dessert drink after. I love this place

Best smelt ever. All of our food was fantastic.

Went there 30 years ago...had moved out of state...back now and it's better/same

Great food. Atmosphere was awesome.

Everything was so good especially the pork shank! So crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside!

If you're looking for an authentic German dining experience, look no further than Laschet's Inn. From the moment you walk through the door, you're transported to the heart of Bavaria, with the cozy atmosphere and traditional decor setting the scene perfectly. But what really sets this restaurant apart are the incredible dishes they serve. The pork knuckle is an absolute must-try, and it's easy to see why it's one of Germany's most beloved dishes. The meat is succulent and tender, falling off the bone with every bite. The skin is crispy and packed full of flavor, and it's all served with a generous helping of sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, making for a truly satisfying meal. And let's not forget about the Bavarian pretzels, which are equally impressive. They're soft and doughy on the inside, with a perfectly baked exterior that's salty and delicious. Served warm with a side of sweet mustard, they're the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Overall, Laschet's Inn is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic taste of Germany. The pork knuckle and Bavarian pretzels are both absolute standouts, and the rest of the menu is equally impressive. With friendly service, a cozy atmosphere, and incredible food, you won't be disappointed. Five stars all around!

Great German food. Hearty portions. Excellent hackenpeter. Friendly staff. All round enjoyable experience. Visited again tonight. Cucumber salad like my grandmother used to make. Excellent streusel. Complimentary after-dinner schnapps!!!

Make a point to visit Laschet’s every time we’re in Chicago and are never disappointed. Can be busy at times, so generally call ahead to confirm reservations beforehand. Wait is not usually needed, but have been packed in when visiting over a holiday weekend. Food is great Americanized take on traditional German fare, that is to say a generalization of good German cooking and not specific regional cuisine being offered. Best rouladen anywhere we’ve been - for the uninitiated, order and enjoy, as you will never notice the dill slices and brown mustard unless we told you they were there. Schnitzels are great, as everything else we’ve tried, but prefer fried spatzel over potato side offered. Red cabbage also a surprise, nothing like its pales sauerkraut relative. The best indication of the effort to offer a taste of the old country is on the beer list - dozens of draft and bottled German beers and ales and ONE American one. Nearly perfect ratio.

We did takeout from Laschet's. Got Rouladen and Sauerbraten with Clam Chowder. Great packaging. An immense amount of spaetzle.

Love the German cuisine at this place. Still a great place to eat German food. Great place to celebrate my daughter's birthday.

Cool older establishment. Nice German beer selection in tall mugs. Large portions and very tasty. The Mushroom Appetizer was a winner.

My husband dragged me here and I ended up loving the food so much. I feel like the experience was wasted on me due to that I don't drink. If you drink and love some German food, this is the place to be! I never had German food before and I felt like I experienced just that here and more. Definitely recommend and wanna bring friends here in the future.

Incredible German fare. The Weiner Schnitzel a la holstein is to die for. Best pretzel I've ever had. If you go on Sunday, the liver ball soup is a must. Just outstanding and you will never leave this place even a little bit hungry. One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.

Great beers, service and atmosphere! I have been here before but it was a long time ago. This time I was reminded that I should really try to visit more often. Our party of four did not have reservations on a Saturday night, but we were still seated in about the time it took to have a beer at the bar. The food was solid german faire, very tasty and filling. Our bartender, hostess and waiter were all on point. I'll be back, Laschet's! Keep it up!

Wonderful German food and drinks!

Nice place, good service, great food, amazing beer. I just think it could stand for an updating or at very least a good deep cleaning, especially the items hanging from the ceiling.

Cold Chicago winter means Laschet's is on the menu. Came for the goulash and the real star on the plate was the red cabbage. Our party of four were able to get a seat at the bar at 7 on a Saturday while we waited for a table. Not even one beer's wait and we were seated. They do take reservations so maybe plan ahead if needed. Delicious pretzel, lentil soup, and classic German flavors with warm potato salad, sauerkraut, spaetzel and meats! Plenty of German beers on draft to enjoy. Thanks for the comfort food and kind service!

Love this place from when I used to live in the city! It's got great German food and actual German beers on tap ready to go. If you want to eat and drink like a German stop here. Can not recommend the smelt as well!