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Mabenka
7844 S Cicero Ave, Burbank, IL 60459, United States
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DJ
Review №1

If you enjoy Polish food/Central European food, you owe it to yourself to try Mabenka out. All the food tastes like it came from a grandmothers kitchen. Very fresh and hearty. The service is very fast, friendly and attentive. I am a healthy eater and very seldom need to take food home from a restaurant. For $20 I had enough food for 2 days! Everyone at the table was raving about the food as well.

Me
Review №2

Great place to eat, family friendly. Terrific employees. Authentic, delicious food and desserts. Highly recommend.

Ro
Review №3

This place is really nice, our waitress was very pleasant, even the guy who cleaned our table was nice. The food was excellent, and fresh! The first of many more visits to come!

Ai
Review №4

The decor is a bit dated and you could miss the sign if youre not paying attention. Very attentive staff and prompt. Their chicken dumpling soup is great and the Lithuanian combo is huge! The dessert was sweet and Id come back here

Cr
Review №5

It had been hidden from me for years, and a spur of the moment, and not wanting to wait 40mins to eat at huck Finns. We googled for another diner and this gem popped up.This decision was the best to ever be made. The staff is amazing, very professional, friendly, and attentive.They give a welcoming environment.Now the food....The food was a whole new experience to me, our waitress was very communicative and informed us on our choices of food.Our meal was beyond delicious and an excellent mix of tastes that we certainly dont regret. Their beef was so tender and juicy. The chicken was also juicy and def delicious.This place is far and beyond.I def would recommend at least a one time try.We will certainly be going back.

Si
Review №6

This place is very quaint. I visited for a family party and the party room was freshly plainted. It was quite clean. The food came in quite large portions, you definitely feel like your getting your moneys worth.

Al
Review №7

Best food ever! Brings back so many family memories. This is the place for great food, great prices and wonderful friendly people!

Ha
Review №8

Its always been a nice place with good food.

Cr
Review №9

Everything was excellent! Food, Service, EVERYTHING!

Mi
Review №10

Im not much for the old world polish cuisine but I have to admit, the food here is pretty good. Glad to see the place survived the pandemic so far. Recommended.

Ma
Review №11

Good food, big portions even better customer service.

Pa
Review №12

Best food ever! Brings back so many family memories. This is the place for great food, great prices and wonderful friendly people!

St
Review №13

Excellent service, generous portions good tasting food! We have come back to dine at this restaurant. Banquet facilities available!

Le
Review №14

Our family has been having all of our parties at Mabenka for the past 18 years. We love the food and service. The staff has really made every single family gathering so enjoyable- they make us feel welcomed and we simply feel at home.

Fr
Review №15

Absolutely the best polish and lithuanian food you can get. Great staff.

Lo
Review №16

Great Polish and Lithuanian food. Portions are generous - I always take home leftovers. Love coming here with my Polish cousins...and then I need a nap!

S
Review №17

My mom loves this place. So Mothers Day is usually a la Mabenka. Last two years of course it has been take out, which is not quite as good as eating in person but its still wonderful and they do a good job including everything you would get dining in. Sometimes its bread, this time it was amazing kolacki!Id recommend asking for a double bag though because the steamy food always ends up tearing through the bottom of the bag!The staff is always really friendly too.

Ja
Review №18

Love Mabenka. Friendly, old-school atmosphere with delicious food. Can’t ask for much more.

Er
Review №19

Food is very good, portions are huge, good old fashioned European food cant go wrong!!!

Ch
Review №20

The food was great. The people were very friendly. The prices were reasonable. Would definitely recommend

Ri
Review №21

Lithuanian and Polish Dish1. apple pancakes2. bread basket rye, dark sunflower, golden raisin bread3. Hot red beet soup with boiled potatoes4. finger dumplings (pierogies) 3 blue berry filled 4 sweet cheese5. Polish CepilanaFantastic family owned restaurant great staff wonderful homey feel

Mi
Review №22

Great eastern European style food. Tastes just like my grandma was cooking.

Lo
Review №23

I used to live near here and cannot stress enough how great their food is. Always filling, always comforting. I will be making the trek out once a month when I can because it is that good.

Do
Review №24

Ive been coming to this place for years. I love the food. Friendly servers.

Li
Review №25

My husband and I love Mabenka💖. They have delicious comfort food and a great staff.

je
Review №26

Everything was super good as well as friendly staff and restaurant is well maintained and clean!

Ry
Review №27

Great service, great food!Beet soup has is wonderfully rich and just slightly sweet.Chicken pierogies and potato/cheese pierogies came in different shapes so you can tell them apart! Great thinking.Loved it.

Sa
Review №28

Unique diner with opportunity to taste Polish and Lithuanian food. I personally enjoyed the Polish plate a bit more and think their polish sausage was the best I ever had, but enjoyed getting to experience both cuisines. Their complimentary bread is fantastic.

Ki
Review №29

What a wonderful wonderful restaurant! Waitresses beyond great. Phenomenal food!

Da
Review №30

Wonderful atmosphere delicious food great service definitely coming back here soon

ch
Review №31

Amazing food. They give large portions and everything is piping hot.. Good people. They have a small private party room. Thats really pretty for bridal showers etc.

Je
Review №32

Love this restaurant Drive all the way from Darien to awesome polish food

Be
Review №33

Mabenka is a very wonderful polish restaurant the food is very delicious and the service is very excellent too.

St
Review №34

Such good food, polish, Lithuania. So much flavr

Ro
Review №35

One of the best restaurants around if you want comfort food this is the place Lithuanian and Polish food is outstanding six different types of soup to choose from daily the staff is very courteous as well

Mi
Review №36

Mabenka is a neighborhood gem. The Lithuanian and Polish dishes are always spot on. Today we got the special, pork ribs.

li
Review №37

Just had a satisfying breakfast! Shared an Freshly made Apple pancake with strawberry and whipped cream. The apples were freshly cut and the strawberries were fresh too! The coffee is so smooth, I can drink it black! The service is always friendly and welcoming. Oh and all their soup is homemade!

Ro
Review №38

A large variety of options to choose from and the Polish food is excellent. I had the platter with stuffed cabbage, smoked butt, sauerkraut and dumplings. The chicken noodles soup too. It wa good!

La
Review №39

Always a favorite, great for date night or family celebrations. The food here is always on point, flavorful, and traditional. The Polish/Lithianian foods are done well and tasty. Try any combo plate, chicken stir fry, or pierogies, and you wont be disappointed. Soups are tasty as well.

La
Review №40

Mabenka is AMAZING. The amount of food you get for the price is great. The staff is so friendly and make sure you are well taken care of. If you haven’t been to Mabenka yet, it is a MUST try. Highly recommend the cream of spinach soup, dumplings, and potato pancakes. SO GOOD.

No
Review №41

Great ethnic food. Huge portions. Staff very friendly

Ca
Review №42

Friendly staff, delicious authentic food, wonderful experience.

JO
Review №43

Fantastic Lithuanian Food with Great Service. Was in Chicago from South Bend IND for Dr Appt, found Mabenka on Google. Got the Lithuanian Combo, Sausage was spot on, great Rye Bread, the Mushroom Soup, Kugelis were very good, as was the Cepelinia.

Co
Review №44

Pork chops are divine, kugelis reminds me of home.

Ru
Review №45

Great home cooking, reasonable prices and good size portions PLUS. Home baked bread!

Th
Review №46

Great Service & Good Food! Breakfast was great & filling. We all ordered food to go & My breakfast & dinner combination tip included was $43. Very reasonable. Waitress was by herself working very hard but took care of everyone with a smile, and also took care of the billing & cash register! She was amazing!

Ma
Review №47

This place is great, they serve polish and american food, I love the cheese blintzes with strawberries, those are my favorite ones. This Place is nice and clean great costumer service.

Ro
Review №48

Great home style food.

Ka
Review №49

Best beet soup ever!! I wish I knew their recipe. I moved from the area and I still make trips back there for their food. Love that place.

An
Review №50

Amazing. The red beet soup is rich and creamy. The potato pancakes and goulash was phenomenal. The bread and coffee worth the trip alone. Would highly recommend. Foodie 10/10.

Ra
Review №51

Great Polish and Lithuanian food at a fantastic price. Large portions with a lot of selections. Very carb heavy.

Ma
Review №52

Our meal was beyond delicious and an excellent mix of tastes that we certainly dont regret.

Ba
Review №53

The most pleasant waitress. The food is almost as good as my Moms. Delicious!!

Na
Review №54

Really good food for way low prices.

Pe
Review №55

The best Polish Food Service and Restaurant for any family, business party or other special occasion.

Ti
Review №56

Friendly and family style atmosphere!Great Polish cuisine and great coffee!

Li
Review №57

Prices were a little higher than I expected but food was good. Service was exceptional

Jo
Review №58

Great food and huge portions.

Ma
Review №59

Check daily specials. Good food in good price.

Ma
Review №60

Amazing food! And the people are amazing as well!

Ro
Review №61

Food was fantastic. Would go back again. The polish food is out of this world.

Do
Review №62

First post pandemic meal at Mabenka in over a year and it didnt disappoint. I have enjoyed your restaurant for many years.

am
Review №63

Old time favorite,best sourkraught ever.anywhere. love the beer soup.

Ku
Review №64

Polish food, awesome. excellent spot to spend time alone or talk business. there was fast, efficient, and courteous service.

Er
Review №65

Amazing pierogis, outstanding

Pa
Review №66

Excellent like always!

Al
Review №67

Never have had a bad meal here. The staff is like family at this point. Especially love that they have a pass it on going for soup quarts now!

Kr
Review №68

Always authentic. Never disappointed.

De
Review №69

The food is always delish..

Di
Review №70

Great restaurant. Delicious food. Polish and Lithuanian cuisine. The soups are great and a nice variety.

Ad
Review №71

The waiter is very nice friendly good service,and food.

Fr
Review №72

Main course was not cooked . Dumplings never seen any boilng water. I think prices are a little high for what you get., Sausage was flat just did not meet expectations. service was,OK. RESTROOM was clean but tight for me and my walker.

Ti
Review №73

Best Polish food Ive had in 20 years

Bu
Review №74

Unique diner with opportunity to taste Polish and Lithuanian food. I personally enjoyed the Polish plate a bit more and think their polish sausage was the best I ever had, but enjoyed getting to experience both cuisines. Their complimentary bread is fantastic.

Ed
Review №75

A south side staple. Solid Polish and Lithuanian food. Everything is authentic and made in house. Staff is very friendly and menu has pictures for anyone who needs it.

Ch
Review №76

Great people and delicious food. Go try it out

Je
Review №77

The beet soup is the best in town

Er
Review №78

My first time having a Lithuanian breakfast and I enjoyed it. My waitress was absolutely amazing. Kugelis was my favorite part about experience. Eat it with sour cream not apple sauce

Sa
Review №79

Special food and good prices.

Do
Review №80

Food was Delicious 🤤😋

D
Review №81

Mabenkas is one of my go-to for Lithuanian food. Love the Ox-tail soup and the specials are always on point. I have never been disappointed here. And dont forget a nice riesling to pair with dinner.

St
Review №82

Great food. Service was excellent. Friendly staff.

Ja
Review №83

Amazing food. Will be back.

Ja
Review №84

My waitress was super polite and mannered attentive and the food was really good uhh my craving were definitely satisfied.

JO
Review №85

Excellent Restaurant, clean, bright cheerful atmosphere. Great food, affordable and good location. Delicious ethnic food. Service is fast and efficient. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will not be disappointed.

li
Review №86

Best polish food around! 😋

Da
Review №87

Great old school Polish food

De
Review №88

Lets make this a Wow for ethnic Polish and Lithuanian cuisine. I was there for a Funeral luncheon and was very impressed with decor, food, service and bar. Thats a home run in my book. The food was delicious and looking at the menu very reasonably priced. The service was excellent and really catered to our needs. The room we were in was very nicely decorated.The chairs even had chair covers. Drinks were great!!! My only complaint would be the parking lot needed some repair and lines would definitely help in parking....but, thats parking. Great restaurant!!! Give it a try!!

Ri
Review №89

Great food! Generous portions.

Al
Review №90

I love this place. The food was absolutely fantastic. The soups are to die for.

Ti
Review №91

Everything was perfect! Very tasty highly recommend,this place is a true gem

Na
Review №92

Nice people working there ..the food was great ..thank you

Al
Review №93

This restaurant is run by an amazing family. Ordering a meal from this restaurant not only supports a local small business, and a local family, it also supports the health care workers that they have been delivering food to. I encourage you to try their food!

Na
Review №94

Excellent homemade soups, the staff is so friendly that i actually look forward to going there.

Ri
Review №95

Good Polish food. Very nice people working there.

La
Review №96

Last week, I carried out perogies -- sauerkraut, potato, spinach -- potato pancakes, apple pancakes, beet soup, finger dumplings. Everything is delicious with very generous portions, and the service was fantastic!

El
Review №97

Really really really good! Stumbled on this place during a work trip and have brought coworkers back. The pierogies are divine. Soup excellent. Service wonderful. And most lunches come with coffee! Love it!!

Su
Review №98

Food was great as always.....and wonderful waitress! Also got food to go......happy girl !

Ma
Review №99

The most delicious food in all the world!!!

pj
Review №100

An old world blend of Lithuanian and polish with warm family diner feel. Very friendly place.

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  • Address:7844 S Cicero Ave, Burbank, IL 60459, United States
  • Site:http://mabenka.com/
  • Phone:+1 708-423-7679
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Polish restaurant
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Lithuanian restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–8pm
  • Tuesday:9am–8pm
  • Wednesday:9am–8pm
  • Thursday:10am–8pm
  • Friday:10am–8pm
  • Saturday:10am–8pm
  • Sunday:10am–8pm
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Women-led:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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