Geja's Cafe

Name: Geja's Cafe
Address: 340 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (773) 281-9101
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5568 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fondue

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Charming
Good for special occasions

For over 59 years, fondue dining at Geja’s Café has been a favorite indulgence for Chicagoans as well as out-of-towners. It’s a perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and unforgettable dining experience.
To start we offer a Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue, served with fresh breads, fruits and vegetables for dipping. Our crisp house salad, dressed with tangy Dijon vinaigrette, offers a counterpoint to the rich, warm cheese fondue appetizer.
Next, you’ll cook your choices of Australian lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, beef tenderloin, fresh sea scallops or boneless chicken breast in a pot of sizzling soybean oil or broth. The main course is served with fresh vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces.
Our famous chocolate fondue is flamed table-side, and presented with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable dippers.

A 4 % operational fee is added to all checks to work in concert with Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fondue, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 281-9101
Website
http://www.gejascafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Your are the Chef of the Evening
Private party facilities
Please email adam@gejascafe.com for more details.

Location
340 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Park
Cross Street
Lincoln and Clark
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Brown Line to Sedgewick / North
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

4 PM- New Year's Eve Package Seating
US$110.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Featuring our Connoisseur Premier Dinner and a Glass of Roederer Estate Brut Rose. Premier Fondue Dinners Include: Appetizer: Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue with assorted breads, vegetables and fruits for dipping. House salad served with Geja’s Dijon vinaigrette. Entree: Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail and Gulf Shrimp. Served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces. Dessert: Geja’s Belgian Chocolate fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable treats for dipping.
9:30 PM- New Year's Eve Package Seating
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Featuring our Connoisseur Premier Dinner and a bottle of Louis Roederer ‘Collection 244’ Brut per couple. Festive party favors included for the countdown to midnight and celebration. Premier Fondue Dinners Include: Appetizer: Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue with assorted breads, vegetables and fruits for dipping. House salad served with Geja’s Dijon vinaigrette. Entree: Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail and Gulf Shrimp. Served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces. Dessert: Geja’s Belgian Chocolate fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable treats for dipping.
6:30 PM- New Year's Eve Package Seating
US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Featuring our Connoisseur Premier Dinner and a glass of Louis Roederer ‘Collection 244’ Brut. Premier Fondue Dinners Include: Appetizer: Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue with assorted breads, vegetables and fruits for dipping. House salad served with Geja’s Dijon vinaigrette. Entree: Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail and Gulf Shrimp. Served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces. Dessert: Geja’s Belgian Chocolate fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable treats for dipping.

Popular dishes

Include: Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue with assorted breads, vegetables, and fruits for dipping. House salad served with Geja's Dijon vinaigrette. Your choice of any combination of aged Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail, white Shrimp, Fresh Sea Scallops and Boneless Chicken Breast. Served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces. Geja's Belgian Chocolate fondue flamed at your table and served with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable treats for dipping. Vegetable broth and gluten-free bread are available. Premier Fondue Dinners are available a la carte for $22 less

Prince Geja's Combination*
Beef tenderloin, lobster tail, white shrimp, fresh sea scallops and boneless chicken breast
- per personUS$84.00
The Connoisseur*
Beef tenderloin, white shrimp and Australian lobster tail
- per personUS$84.00
Deluxe Seafood*
Fresh sea scallops, white shrimp and Australian lobster tail
- per personUS$84.00
The International*
Beef tenderloin, white shrimp and boneless chicken breast
- per personUS$67.00
Beef and Lobster*
Beef tenderloin and Australian lobster tail
- per personUS$84.00
Beef and Shrimp*
Beef tenderloin and white shrimp
- per personUS$69.00
Beef Tenderloin*
- per personUS$69.00
Vegetarian Delight*US$49.00
Chicken Breast with Lobster Tail*
- per personUS$81.00
Chicken Breast with Gulf Shrimp*
- per personUS$63.00
Chicken Breast with Fresh Sea Scallops*
- per personUS$71.00
Fresh Sea Scallops
- per personUS$79.00
Boneless Chicken Breast
- per personUS$59.00
Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Sea Scallops*
- per personUS$77.00
Beef Tenderloin with Chicken Breast*
- per personUS$62.00

Cheese & Charcuterie Boards

Cheeses: Sharp: California Blue, Canadian Black Diamond, Wisconsin Aged Cheddar. Robust: French Brie, Swiss Gruyere, Wisconsin Herb Goat. Delicate: French Port Salut, Dutch Edam Gouda, Italian Bel Paes

Gourmet BoardUS$27.00
Your choice of three 1-oz cheeses listed above with Toscana salami, aged chorizo, smoked landjaeger, pretzel bread, apples, grapes, Marcona almonds, stone-ground mustard, green peppercorn Dijon mustard, fig jam and quince puree
Cheese FlightUS$20.00
Your choice of three 1-oz cheeses listed above served with pretzel bread, apples, grapes, Marcona almonds, fig jam and quince puree

Fondues

Swiss Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Imported Gruyere blended with white wine, Kirsch cherry brandy and spices. For dipping: apple wedges, grapes, vegetables and assorted breads. House salad with Geja's Dijon vinaigrette
- per personUS$25.00
Belgian Chocolate Fondue
Flamed with orange liqueur and served with strawberries, banana, pineapple, cherries, pound cake, graham cracker crumbs, Rice Krispy treats, churros and marshmallows for roasting
- per personUS$25.00
Cheese and Chocolate Fondue
Swiss Gruyere Cheese and Belgian Chocolate Fondues served with house salad with Dijon vinaigrette
- per personUS$45.00

What 5,568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Best Ambience
Chicago / Illinois
Romantic
Chicago
Best Ambience
Chicago
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Geja's Cafe in Chicago is a beloved destination for romantic dining and special occasions. Guests rave about the "most romantic restaurant," "exceptional service," and "delicious fondue." The charming atmosphere, enhanced by live guitar music, ensures a memorable experience. While some find it pricey, many consider it "worth every penny" for a unique, intimate evening.

5,568 Reviews

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ManasaV
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute Chicago gem. Perfect for a special date.
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Adrean
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance, pretty quiet place…as long as the table next to you is considerate lol ours not so much. Service is very good. Spent $200 on a date night with one drink each, so definitely not too budget friendly if that’s what you’re looking for haha. Overall pretty nice place I just feel like you can get a lot more bang for your buck somewhere else.
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Natalie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful way to celebrate an occasion with a special experience. The dinner was well-paced, professionally handled, delicious food, fun atmosphere. There’s good reason Geja’s has been around for more than half a century.
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Jessica
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for hosting our girls night ❤️ We appreciate the cozy atmosphere to celebrate the Holiday’s! First time visitors but we will be back!
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Aniyah
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable. Murphy killed it. The place was so great my group has made it a monthly thing to do. Recommend it to anyone!
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Nancy
Chicago
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s a dining experience. Have to enjoy cooking your own food. Food is good, limited selection. Staff and servers very pleasant. Place is small so limited seating and music very loud so hard to hear others at the table talk, if more than a table of 4.
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Tracy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, very pricey, music way too loud !!
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Joanne
VIP
Chicago
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience…recommend for a lovely evening!
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Nicholas
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning basement environment. Soft live instrumental guitar. Beautiful brick ambiance. Pricy, but we'll worth it.
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Tom
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most romantic dinner i have had to date in Chicago. The staff all signed a card congratulating us on our anniversary. A guitarist played soft lovely music while we ate chocolate strawberries.
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FAQs

Geja's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 281-9101.

Geja's Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 5568 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

340 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross Street
Lincoln and Clark
Neighbourhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fondue, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Brown Line to Sedgewick / North
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Your are the Chef of the Evening
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.gejascafe.com/
Phone number
(773) 281-9101
Private party facilities
Please email adam@gejascafe.com for more details.

Geja's Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

4 PM- New Year's Eve Package Seating

9:30 PM- New Year's Eve Package Seating

6:30 PM- New Year's Eve Package Seating

Belgian Chocolate Fondue

Cheese Flight

Prince Geja's Combination

Geja's Premier Fondue Dinners

Prince Geja's Combination*

The Connoisseur*

Deluxe Seafood*

The International*

Beef and Lobster*

Beef and Shrimp*

Beef Tenderloin*

Vegetarian Delight*US$49.00

Chicken Breast with Lobster Tail*

Chicken Breast with Gulf Shrimp*

Chicken Breast with Fresh Sea Scallops*

Fresh Sea Scallops

Boneless Chicken Breast

Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Sea Scallops*

Beef Tenderloin with Chicken Breast*

Cheese & Charcuterie Boards

Gourmet BoardUS$27.00

Cheese FlightUS$20.00

Fondues

Swiss Gruyere Cheese Fondue

Belgian Chocolate Fondue

Cheese and Chocolate Fondue

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Geja's Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Geja's Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Geja's Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information