Chicago's only Croatian restaurant, is tucked away on Western Avenue near Bryn Mawr, in a neighborhood dominated by historical Rosehill Cemetery and a number of car dealerships. Tables are set outside Caf Croatia among cheerful flower planters during warmer months. To really appreciate the food in the proper surroundings, it's best to pass through the smoky bar in the front of Caf Croatia to the charming upper level. This cozy inn-like setting is decorated with linen table cloths, china table settings, and folksy wood carvings and paintings on the walls. Check out free candid reviews for Chicago. Also, get the latest weather for Chicago. Find all kinds of Restaurants in Chicago with Verizon SuperPages.com. Location 5726 N. Western Av. Chicago Illinois 60659 Phone 773 276-2842 Fax 773 276-2842 Website http://www.cafecroatia.com

Unfortunately, I think Café Croatia closed some time ago. I have been looking for a Croatian restaurant in Chicago since The Golden Shell (a real gem and and popular among Southsiders of all nationalities for years) went into a decline years ago and eventually closed after the Croatian owner became ill and was forced to sell. A friend from out of town sent the website of Café Croatia to me a year or so ago, but when I drove by, it definitely appeared to be out of business. I tried calling the telephone number a couple hours ago and the number no longer belongs to Café Croatia. Also, I was not able to connect to the website. What a shame that a city like Chicago with a substantial Croatian population doesn't have a Croatian restaurant. If you go to www.metromix.chicagotribune.com<http://www.metromix.chicagotribune.com/>, and click on "restaurants" about a fourth of the way from the top of the screen, then at the left side of the screen under "Cuisine" select Serbian, you will find Lidjas Restaurant, who "prefers to emphasize Yugoslavian food on her menu because you can not discriminate mindful of the breakup of her native country". Phone number given is 773-929-6500 it is on the north side, 4343 N. Lincoln. This is not an endorsement. I have never been there. It is simply the best I can do. As for me, I am looking forward to visiting Ante's Croatian Restaurant in San Pedro when I travel there for my son's wedding at the end of this month. I know there is a piece of krempita there with my name on it! Sarah ------ Original Message ----- From: Jerome Buza<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 10:38 PM Subject: [CROATIA-L] Croatian restaurant in Chicago Chicago's only Croatian restaurant, is tucked away on Western Avenue near Bryn Mawr, in a neighborhood dominated by historical Rosehill Cemetery and a number of car dealerships. Tables are set outside Caf Croatia among cheerful flower planters during warmer months. To really appreciate the food in the proper surroundings, it's best to pass through the smoky bar in the front of Caf Croatia to the charming upper level. This cozy inn-like setting is decorated with linen table cloths, china table settings, and folksy wood carvings and paintings on the walls. Check out free candid reviews for Chicago. Also, get the latest weather for Chicago. Find all kinds of Restaurants in Chicago with Verizon SuperPages.com. Location 5726 N. Western Av. Chicago Illinois 60659 Phone 773 276-2842 Fax 773 276-2842 Website http://www.cafecroatia.com<http://www.cafecroatia.com/>