Opening hours
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 1:04 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 842-9993 to confirm.
Location & directions
2160 South Archer AvenueChicago, IL 60616
About Chi Cafe
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in Chicago? Chi Cafe is at 2160 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Chi Cafe is open daily, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
You can visit for dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (312) 842-9993.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 2160 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
- Phone
- (312) 842-9993
- Hours
- Open daily, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Chi Cafe’s weekday schedule with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 97% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 4 hours more than the local median of 67. 90% of Chinese restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Chi Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 61 other Chinese restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
We don’t have Chi Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Chi Cafe there are 96 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 186 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chinese (46), Cafes & Coffee (31), Bars & Pubs (19), and Bakeries & Desserts (18).
Competition is strong: 42 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 69 within three miles. The closest is MingHin Cuisine, < 0.1 mi away.
25 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiChubby Cattle BBQ< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsSaint Anna Bakery & Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeSaint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsBonchon Chicken< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSakura Karaoke Bar< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Chi Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Is Chi Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Chi Cafe is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Chi Cafe located?
Chi Cafe is located at 2160 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616.
What is the phone number of Chi Cafe?
You can call Chi Cafe at (312) 842-9993.
Does Chi Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Chi Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Chi Cafe open late?
Yes – Chi Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Chi Cafe?
There are 186 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Chi Cafe. Nearby options include Chubby Cattle BBQ (< 0.1 mi), Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Chi Cafe?
42 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is MingHin Cuisine, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
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