Maggie was wonderful, bright, cheery and so very welcoming. It was our first time there and will be going back. The woodwork with the tables are sturdy and was fun that the resin pour there were lil sharks in the table. So fun. Now the food. Very reminiscent of the Polish restaurants I remembered going to as a child with family on the South side of Chicago. Their house made bread with butter was very good. My husband got a beer and liked it so much he got bottles to go. He had gotten the breaded pork chop stuffed with cheese. I got pierogi and sides of fried cabbage and the sweet and sour beets. Would recommend all of it and would get it all again! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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A True Gem for Polish Cuisine Lovers! We had the pleasure of visiting Delight Wish on a Thursday night, and what a fantastic experience! Our party of two was seated right away, with no wait, making for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and I absolutely love the huge wooden tables--plenty of room to spread out all your plates and truly savor the meal. Their drink selection is impressive, featuring a great variety of European beers, wines, sparkling wines, and classic Polish/Eastern European liquors. I ordered a Prosecco (they offer convenient, single-serving bottles--such a great touch!), while my friend opted for a Perła (Polish beer) with raspberry syrup. If you've never tried this combination, I highly recommend it! It's a nostalgic taste of Polish summers--a crisp Polish lager or pilsner with a hint of raspberry syrup. For food, I ordered the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi, while my friend chose the potato and cheese (ruskie) pierogi. We both had them fried to perfection and served with sour cream on the side. Absolutely delicious! I also added a side of beets with horseradish (a perfect complement to the pierogi) and a serving of bigos (hearty and flavorful--just as it should be!). The prices are reasonable, the portions generous, and the flavors authentic. Plus, while you're there, you can pick up Polish bread, candy, chocolates, and chips to take home, making it a perfect spot to stock up on your favorite treats. I'll definitely be back--and if you're in the area, this is a must-try! read more

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The food as absolutely awesome!!! The family that runs this place is so warm and inviting.

Found this place randomly on a road trip. Everything was delicious! We had the potato/cheddar and meat pierogis, two types of cabbage dishes, and some potato dumplings. And the bread and butter... perfect! Would definitely recommend a stop here! read more

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store - Forgot to take a before picture. It was good! :) - Polish Near Me - Channahon, Illinois

First time here-very clean and staff was friendly. My mom had the whitefish and it melted in her mouth. I had bean soup (tasty!) and an assortment of pierogis (great way to try ones you havent tried before). They were hot and very tasty I highly recommend this restaurant and we will return!! read more

Cute family owned authentic food! Family and atmosphere were so warm and inviting! Everything we had was amazing from the pork tenderloin to the dill chicken and pickled beets. read more

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Plenty of parking, fresh and clean walk into Delight Wish. First thing to notice is the large wall of glass separating you and the kitchen, no guessing who, what or HOW your meals are being prepared. Warning, all meals made to order, not coming out of a stock pan, with that being said, wait time may seem a bit long. We enjoyed a bit of everything polish on the menu. An order of fresh polish sausage and a chicken cutlet. Both served hot and moist. Our sides included 2 styles of sauerkraut (one fried, one traditional), Brussels sprouts and of course, pierogis. Like mom was in the kitchen. All served with outstanding flavor, hot and nice presentation. Plenty of European style beers to choose from. Prices, extremely moderate. read more

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store - A very tasty variety of Polish food. All cooked like my mother and grandmother would have served from their own kitchen. - Polish Near Me - Channahon, Illinois

Such a hidden gem in Channahon ILL of all places. We found this on Yelp and decided to drive 25 miles and check it out. We are so glad we took the chance on a whim. We had a great experience and all of the food we tried was great with good old fashioned homemade taste. From cabbage rolls to potato pancakes with pork stew and pirogies. Yum Yum glad we had some. read more

This is the best hidden gem in the Chicagoland area. When friends and family come into town to visit, we take them here. The food is amazing and the owners are wonderful folks that go above and beyond to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Their entire family is wonderful. The ambiance is very cozy and the beer selection is fantastic and from all over Europe. The place is always clean and your food is prepared fresh. Try the monster fingers with dip for an appetizer while you wait for your main dish. We have tried almost everything they offer and it has all been really good and they change some menu items from time to time which is wonderful. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

I'd like to preface this review by saying that I might not have chosen this restaurant on my own, but I'm overly thankful to our friends who knew just how good this place is!!!! We drove an hour south at the advice of our friends to try this restaurant. They advised they had a European menu, which meant a lot of things. Delight Wish is a smaller restaurant that they say fills up quickly. After eating here once, I would be surprised if this weren't the case. Only a town corn boil event just down the road kept the crowd in here to a minimum when we visited. Seating is bench style and at the back of the restaurant is a clear window where you can watch the chef's prepare food. The menu isn't completely European, but more or less a little bit of many things, all of which are made with a Polish or German styling. That's what makes everything here so delicious. I'm a fiend for oriental stir-fry and couldn't say no to that. The dish comes with pork, chicken or shrimp..and I like my poultry. The dish was served with a round of rice in the center, surrounded with diced chicken, stir-fry veggies and peanuts. It only took one bite to realize I was eating greatness. This dish comes in two sizes; small and large. One of our friends had the small size and I didn't see a huge difference, but...I only made my way through half of the large dish. This is saying a lot because I came in hungry as a bear after a very long bike ride, and I can put back a sizeable amount of food when I want to. Well, I wanted to, but their stir-fry dish is so filling that I had to take almost half of it home. Onto the beer menu, which includes 54 names from 12 European countries. I had two bottles of the beer in the attached picture, and really enjoyed it. The service here is with a smile, helpful, and our table was given a free plate of ham hocks as a sample. Those were damn good as well. I absolutely cannot wait to come back here. Cheers!! read more

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store - Polish Near Me - Channahon, Illinois

First time trying Delight Wish. Food was delicious! We had Pierogi's (sweet cheese and meat) so good! Stuffed cabbage was fantastic! Service was excellent! Will be going back soon! So cute inside! Very clean! read more

We were greeted warmly by the owner and seated quickly. All food is prepared while you wait but that's okay because we've enjoyed homemade chips along with homemade dip while we've waited. The delicious food comes in large portions and we ve needed takeout containers the few times we've been there. There is a good selection of beverages both alcoholic and nonalcoholic which is nice. Because of distance we've only been there a few times but will definitely go back! read more

Such nice people first of all! The young man helping the waitress is a doll! The tables are awesome...would love one for my house. Everything was delicious. The polish sausage is so good. Perfect snap and flavor. The potato pancakes are divine. I had the stuffed cabbage with tomato sauce. It has barley ( which I like) but it needs more meat and less filler barley. We loved the bread brought to the table and bought a loaf of fresh rye to take home. Will be back to try other items. read more

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I wish there were a way to give 3 1/2 stars but there isn't and I just can't give them four stars. If you're concerned about covid 19 this is not the place to visit. None of the staff wore masks. The kitchen has a wall of windows which I'd nice at you can watch your food being prepared by unmasked kitchen staff. They provided fresh cut bread and butter at the table. It was a tasty start to our dinner. I ordered schnitzel and mashed potatoes, V ordered Cheesy fried chicken, Mashed potatoes and carrot slaw. We split our entrees so that we could each try both meals. The cheesy fried chicken was tasty, and had a bit of crunch at the edges. The schnitzel was tasty but too salty. The mashed potatoes were flavorful. The carrot slaw gave a nice fresh counter to balance the meal. The waitress brought the bread and a koraf of water. Then she took our order. I was surprised she didn't ask if we wanted something to drink which was fine with me though V said he was going to order apple juice. Ultimately the water was needed due to the salt in the schnitzel. She checked back with us after bringing the meal and as we finished cleared the plates and brought the bill. I don't know if they have deserts, we weren't asked if we wanted one so maybe not. The atmosphere was very relaxed. Tables are large uncomfortable to sit at picnic tables. The music was enjoyable as we both liked most of the songs played from the 90's and early 2000's. read more

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Polish food isn't typically my go-to cuisine, but I always have a wonderful experience at Delight Wish! This family-owned gem is so welcoming, and you can really feel the love in everything they do. Everything is made to order and the whole family helps out in the restaurant, which makes the meal feel extra special. I'm a huge fan of their Monster Fingers with dip appetizer, especially paired with a cold beer. They have an extensive selection of beer, wine, and liquor from Europe, which is always fun to explore. My husband swears by their potato pancakes and loves the cabbage salad. Don't sleep on the specials either - they had a steak sandwich on there for a while which was HUGE and so delicious. Whether you're a fan of Polish food or not, you can't go wrong here. read more

Absolutely delicious! My husband comes from a Polish family and wanted to find somewhere local to have some of his favorites. We tried the perogies, polish sausage, potato pancakes, pork stew and sauerkraut. Everything was fresh and tasted great! Cute atmosphere and seemed to be a family owned business. Will return to try the cabbage rolls! read more

Friendly service, homemade food, great portions, laid back atmosphere. Wonderful experience! read more

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The pizza was not what I expected. Just not my kind of atmosphere. Owners sometimes seem to have a poor attitude towards customers. Don't think I would return even though I have heard some good things about the food. read more

A BIG YUM! Who would have thought that homemade Polish food would make it to Channahon. Absolutely try the potato pancakes!!! I also had the breaded pork chop with cheese. Very good especially with a side order of Bigos. We were too full for dessert - but they had some delicious sounding items. I will be back soon! The owners are there working hard. If I understood correctly, the husband handmade all of the tables and benches in the restaurant. Very impressive!!! read more

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Great little place if you're nearby, however the menu is not that extensive as far as availability of Polish food to make it a destination visit. Dined with the family and there were 5 of us. Somewhat surprised as the bread came to the table with a small amount of butter enough for 1 slice. Portions are tiny for the prices. None of the main dishes come with any vegetable salads, so you're forced to order them separately in larger portions vs offering them with the entree in smaller tasting. Seating is very uncomfortable as the booth wood only covers your cheeks. Service inconsistent but that is most likely going to be resolved as there were hiring. The pork with cheese is amazingly good, and mashed potatoes are fresh. They would benefit from a bit more butter, but when you ask for more got the same small portion. Pierogi are very good, but offered plain, not enough sour cream and no bacon and onions to accompany the non fruit options. read more

Wonderful place, great food, and very nice, personable service. Family run! If you want great pierogis then you must go on the weekend, that is the only days they are available. Also look closely at you table for the hidden sea creatures! read more

I'm part Polish so I was super excited to try this place to experience the food I grew up with from my parents and grandparents and let me tell you it was super amazing! We had som meat and white cheese pierogis along with an order of polish sausage. It tasted wonderful! I'm looking forward to trying more and bringing my mom here next time read more

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store - Polish sausage - Polish Near Me - Channahon, Illinois

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Really good Polish food. Beautiful bench seating and very clean. I ate 12 sauerkraut and mushroom, meat pierogi. (6 and 6). The Borcht was super flavorful. My friend got the bean soup and that was awesome too. I ate 12 sweet cheese pierogi for dessert! I was STUFFED when we left. Menu is very eclectic. They even have stir frys! Delicious food, nice family run business. Go eat pierogi, yummm read more

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Great food, family business, great family. This is a hidden gem. If you haven't been, go! Eastern European food, great beer and wine list. Not a pizza place but the pizza is the best around. We try to be there once per week. Large portions. read more

Great place to dine in or carry out! Food and service are great. Orders can take a little time but it is worth the wait. It's great to see a local family create such a great business. It's also great to have options other than pizza and Mexican food. I highly recommend. read more

Was there last night with relative from out of town.....it was delightful! I particularly loved the pierogi....tender and tasty!

Too bad I live in Florida! Seriously, this is real food and really good. Don't buy that bag of tater chips, stop here and have a fresh bowl of chips! Did someone say pizza? This place has the Picard oven and the crust is to die for. The service? Awesome. You don't like to wait? Okay, stop by the golden arches or where you can have it your way. Casual atmosphere for good eats. Where are you Guy Fieri and triple DDD? You gotta stop here! read more

Please run to this place for dinner. The food was cooked to perfection! It was delicious and abundant! Great value too!! The owners are husband and wife and the made our meal feel like we were visiting family! You cannot go wrong deciding to eat here. Take your time and sample the beers! The potato pancakes and the pierogi are SO SO GOOD!! Thank you for a great meal!! read more

I finally had a chance to go to the new Polish\Lithuanian restaurant, Delight Wish in Channahon. My daughter and I went there the other night and went crazy over the menu. We ordered four entrées and just put them on the table and pigged out. Everything was absolutely delicious. We had three different kinds of pierogi, breaded pork tenderloin and many other different side dishes. I love Polish\Lithuanian food. We have so many chicken, fast food hamburgers, Mexican and pizza restaurants in the area it was a real treat to feast on everything we ordered. We had absolutely no complaints on the food we ordered. We knew we were going to take the majority of it home, but sometimes that's the best part, leftovers. Personally I don't mind mushrooms but if you're not a mushroom lover and you order a dish with mushrooms I suggest you tell them to go lightly on the mushrooms because they give you a ton of mushrooms in their gravy and their entrées. Also what was really nice was the chef came out at least four times to ask us how we liked the food. He asked our opinion if we thought he should put more of some thing into a dish or less. All of the employees made us feel very welcome and they were very polite and it seemed like everybody was in a great mood. So the atmosphere was very much appreciated. I say this because we did go in to the restaurant close to closing time. We also ordered cheesecake. It wasn't the creamy type of cheesecake it was the spongy type of cheesecake. Just like everything else it was absolutely delicious. I definitely will be returning not only because the food was absolutely delicious but also the atmosphere and the employees. I would actually say on a five star scale I definitely would give it five stars. *****! read more

First things first, this place was AMAZING!!! Paul the owner couldn't be a nicer guy, took time out from running around the kitchen like a maniac to tell us his story. If the pictures of the fantastic food don't get you to come. The sheer entertainment value alone is awesome. Paul is like the Polish Gorgon Ramsey! LoL. its awesome. we had was some of the best Polish food I've ever tasted in my life. If you haven't been there definitely go it's worth it. And you'll totally go back. Everything is imported, nothing domestic so you know it's authentic as possible. read more

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Seating is in comfortable, Service wasn't very good, We ordered Spaghetti Bolognese which was basic tomato sauce and Kraft Parmesan cheese. I got the broccoli soup which was great, but would have been better with bread or crackers. As we were almost done eating I noticed other tables got served bread and butter. We never got offered this. Bread would have been great with the pasta or soup. As I paid the waitress asked how everything was, I answered telling her about the bread. She said you should have asked, This restaurant went off my list of must go eat at... read more

Tried for the first time and absolutely amazing. Clearly a restaurant of family pride, and it tasted like they were cooking for family. I saw nothing frozen or boxed. You can see right into the kitchen (which is awesome) and you can see how everything was prepared with love and from scratch. We legit ordered half the menu, so I'm not going to review every item, because all the food was 10/10. But Monster Fingers with the dip, pierogis and potato pancakes were all must get again. I read some of the less than 5 star reviews and talk about petty reasons or just ridiculous. So try to eat with 4 or more people so you can all order a little bit of everything and try each others. We will for sure be back. A business like this I'm more than happy to support with my dollars. Don't change anything you're doing to speed up any of it, keep it just the way it is! read more

Decent food, although popular items run out early, seating uncomfortable, terrible service. Stick to takeout read more

Couldn't wait to try this restaurant since I grew up on Polish food. Nothing fancy about it. Our entrees only came with a side of mashed potatoes, no salad so we ordered pierogi & beets as "appetizers" The portions were huge so we came home with leftovers enough for tonight's dinner. My complaint would not be about the food but the seating. Because they were benches my short legs didn't reach the floor so my feet became numb leaning against the bench. read more

Ate here again yesterday and it was so good. they were a little busy and had the sweetest little man working the tables. Only complaint, which really is more of a suggestion, tartar sauce for the fish. read more

Service is great! Ambiance okay! The food is wonderful, mostly but small portions for such high prices, also could use some color. You got sausage, bread, onions, but it just looks so bland. Add some broccoli or purple cabbage to liven it up. People love colorful dishes... also the kiszka did not taste fresh , there were also small pieces of cartilage in it . Just had a bad taste and belched it for hours. For $17.25 you would expect fresh !!!! read more

This place is ADORABLE!!!! Service was amazing. Food took me back with Home made potato pancakes and pierogies. Great atmosphere read more

Our first time here and definitely won't be our last! This place was recommended to us by a trusted friend and we are so glad he let us in on Channahon's best kept secret! The service was good. The aesthetic unique and fun. And most importantly the food was excellent! We ordered a mix of perogies (meat and potato/white cheese), the cabbage salad, the barley blood sausage w mashed potatoes and the homemade chips and dip as an appetizer. The food is authentic and flavorful. The drinks delicious. If you're in the area and want to try something new, definitely check out this excellent family-run establishment- you won't leave disappointed. read more

Wow! Food was great. Can't wait til hours are expanded. This would be a great Friday lunch spot.

Food is ok takes a long time when we ordered doesn't matter if you could carry out or sit there