Geja's Cafe

4.8

5593 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fondue

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 101 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
Neighborhood
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

Valentine's Day Dinner Package 2025
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
Valentine’s Dinner Package Includes: Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue with assorted breads, vegetables, and fruits for dipping. House salad served with Geja’s Dijon vinaigrette. Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail and Gulf Shrimp. Served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces. Geja’s Belgian Chocolate fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable treats for dipping. A Glass of Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling Rose.
Valentine's Weekend 2025 Deposit
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Geja's Cafe has a $50 per person deposit for the weekend of February 15th and February 16th. The deposit will be applied to your bill. Refunds are issued Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM by phone only. Please call 773-281-9101 or email adam@gejascafe.com with any questions.

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 person$84.00
The Connoisseur*
Beef tenderloin, white shrimp and Australian lobster tail
- per person$84.00
Deluxe Seafood*
Fresh sea scallops, white shrimp and Australian lobster tail
- per person$84.00
The International*
Beef tenderloin, white shrimp and boneless chicken breast
- per person$67.00
Beef and Lobster*
Beef tenderloin and Australian lobster tail
- per person$84.00
Beef and Shrimp*
Beef tenderloin and white shrimp
- per person$69.00
Beef Tenderloin*
- per person$69.00
Vegetarian Delight*$49.00
Chicken Breast with Lobster Tail*
- per person$81.00
Chicken Breast with Gulf Shrimp*
- per person$63.00
Chicken Breast with Fresh Sea Scallops*
- per person$71.00
Fresh Sea Scallops
- per person$79.00
Boneless Chicken Breast
- per person$59.00
Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Sea Scallops*
- per person$77.00
Beef Tenderloin with Chicken Breast*
- per person$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 Board$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 Flight$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 person$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 person$25.00
Cheese and Chocolate Fondue
Swiss Gruyere Cheese and Belgian Chocolate Fondues served with house salad with Dijon vinaigrette
- per person$45.00

What 5,593 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Best Ambiance
Chicago / Illinois
Romantic
Chicago
Best Ambiance
Chicago
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Geja's Cafe is a beloved Chicago institution known for its "fantastic food and service," making it a top choice for special occasions and romantic dinners. Guests rave about the "cozy atmosphere" and "live music," with fondue being a standout feature. Despite being pricey, many find it "more than worth it" for the unique dining experience.

5,593 Reviews

S
Sara
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The winter special chocolate fondue (sweet and salty bliss) was fantastic. Also enjoyed the winter special cheese fondue (holiday cheer).
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Nevin
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for a date night and celebration. Staff were pleasant, friendly, and helpful. Food was amazing
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Kaitlin
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter was well versed in the dining experience. Atmosphere was perfect. Food was spectacular
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Alaina
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food was amazing! Awesome experience for my brother’s 21st birthday!
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Tracy
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I dined at Geja's Café for the first time on our 3rd wedding anniversary. We have been dining here ever since throughout the years and just celebrated 🍾🥂 our 22nd wedding anniversary. Geja's Café is romantic, cozy, and quaint. Not only is the food fresh and delicious 😋 but interacting with one another by dipping bite sized pieces of fruit and churros into fondue 🫕 melted cheese and chocolate and cooking various veggies and proteins in the oil while sipping delicious wine 🍷 keeps you engaged with one another. The ambiance of the warm low lighting, the live guitarist 🎸 and the faint murmurs and laughter of couples canoodling is a beautiful and infectious vibe. We love ❤️ Geja's and will continue to frequent them!
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Debbie
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Geja’s Cafe was such a great experience. The staff was so friendly from the moment we walked in the door. The atmosphere was fun and so enjoyable with live music. And the nostalgia of growing up with fondue dinners in the 70’s and sharing that with my adult children now was so fun! The food options were perfect for everyone’s preferences and the drink options were festive for the holiday season. Definitely worth the price.
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Megan
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Cheese fondue was very good, so was the chocolate. The main protein was average at best. The server talked incredibly fast and it was very difficult to understand the menu and cook times suggested for the main course. We had to guess and it felt a little tricky with the chicken.
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Liz
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Chicago staple and classic that was amazing as always.
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Mike
VIP
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience for New Years Eve. Highly recommended.
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Abbey
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had a wonderful new year’s eve experience with kendra as our server; we were lucky enough to get a booth (which was requested on the reservation) and we could not have asked for a better time. thank you!
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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 5593 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 101 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

340 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln and Clark
Neighborhood
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

Valentine's Day Dinner Package 2025

Valentine's Weekend 2025 Deposit

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*$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 Board$27.00

Cheese Flight$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