Now, I'm not Polish but you can't come to this restaurant and not think of an old country polish meal. It was fabulous. They had it all. Piroges, blintzes, schnitzel, and veal ragu. I loved the mushroom gravy. There was plenty of waitstaff but I didn't feel that they were attentive as they should be with only 2 patrons in the restaurant. If the waitstaff were more attentive a big 5 stars. read more

I've been here a times and the food is good when it's hot and fresh. It was not crowded last time i went and the food looked like it was there for awhile. I'll come back when it's busy. Good food for the price read more

Food is really good. Strange management practice though...while paying was told "we prefer cash, next time...we have atm around corner". That statement assured that there won't be a next time, unfortunate because the food is good. Also, $2.69 for a small coke...come on man... read more

I used to really like this place, but since they've raised prices ($14.99 for the buffet at lunch in late November 2010), I won't be going back. The food is good, but not great, and as another reviewer commented, the desserts are dry and a waste of calories. Service is inconsistent. It was a good value at $10, but it's not worth $15. read more

Lovely buffet, really good quality for a buffet restaurant. Potato pancakes alone are worth the trip. The gem here is the waitstaff, very kind and helpful. Their chicken noodle soup is simple but so delicious. Small parking lot but there's enough space on Milwaukee. Cash only! read more

$10 Buffet - honestly, where can you get that nowadays? The food was very tasty for a buffet. It was my first time eating Polish food, so I didn't know what to expect, but I left VERY full and VERY happy. In addition to a salad bar, dessert bar, they send out a bowl of soup and a bowl of ice cream. I haven't even gotten to a carve it yourself roast beef and turkey slab of meat, dumplings, fish, chicken, pork, gizzards in gravy, potatoes, omg...drool. We seriously chilled for half an hour because we couldn't breathe and get out of our seats. read more

came here by mistake, stayed anyways and wow I can honestly say it was good eats!

I love the stuffed cabbage and polish sausage. Desserts are just ok, but I go for the meat and carbs.

I've been going here since I was a kid and it's some of the best polish food outside of poland. Lunch, dinner, or whenever, you get a fixed price-buffet of Polish goodness. Skip most of they desserts, a lot of them are dry and a waste of calories although my bf adores the rum balls. They'll have ham or roast beef and all the side and salads you could dream. Always comes with choice of soup and icecream. Everything is good. Some of the dishes are heavily salted and greasy but the homemade touches and flavors make up for it. One less star for service. Many times I've gone in with my bf and we get "funny" looks or unfriendly service in general. Also, not many vegetarian options except for potatoes and salad. Bring your family and friends for a tasty meal, polish style. read more

I went here for a family get together. We were seated quickly and our server was very friendly. I was not a fan of the soup: I had the chicken noodle, which was watered down and had no chicken in it. But I was pleased with the Buffett, aside from the desserts, which were very dry for the most part. Overall, this was a pleasant experience. read more

The service was excellent, and the food selection was good. It's a buffet style restaurant, so you can pick and choose what you like. I'm not a fan of Polish food, so to say that I enjoyed my meal really means something! I have Polish friends who say there are better restaurants, but if you don't know the cuisine, going to a decent buffet is the way to go. read more

Great service and food. Worth the trip from Indiana. Not sure why there are negative reviews your all crazy. This place rocks.

Their food is not good Polish food. I am Polish and my mom and aunts were the greatest Cooks and I will tell you that this is not good Polish food. Smak Tak is good Polish food but still not as good as my mom or aunts! read more

We went here for lunch just to have something different. We got there at 11am to get the fresh food first thing. I don't do buffets so I don't know what a five star buffet is so I give them three stars. The buffet is $15.00 per person before drinks. Everyone was great and every 2 min or so someone was tending to the buffet. All types of polish and American food. Hunks of meat you carve your self. I liked most of it and I have never had polish food. There is a salad,fruit and sweet bar which I never made it to. You start with soup which I passed on so I try the other food. They even had fried chicken next to the beef tongue and BBQ ribs. I wanted to try a polish buffet once because I have not seen a place like this before. I'm glad we went but I don't have the appetite for a buffet so if you have a large appetite then this will be right up your alley. They have 2 locations on Milwaukee so I chose the 6747 because there is parking all over and I thought the one closer to the city would be harder to park. I might even try another style buffet in the future because it wasn't bad at all and I thought buffets had crap food after going to old country buffet with co workers and I said to my self no more buffets. read more

For our 3rd month cultural extravaganza my friend had chosen the partaking of Polish food. Knowing that they have a buffet here, I pre-empted myself to wear stretch pants. It was a little disappointing that the soup wasn't included as part of the buffet, but you have to get this spinach soup. It has an egg in there and it was delicious! This definitely set the tone for a very indulgent dinner. They have everything you can imagine here - so many salads - bean, crab, mixed greens, pasta salad, egg salad, and make your own. I had the schnitzel, stuffed cabbage, blintz, pierogis, pastas, roast beef, ribs, potato pancakes, chicken kiev, and polish sausage. Even if you don't want the traditional Polish items there was fried, breaded, and roasted chicken, turkey, and so much more. I had gotten a plate of dessert options as well that paired nicely with coffee. This place was reasonably priced and the service was excellent. It's a good thing this place isn't close by where I might indulge a little too much and more often. read more

Great service, but didn't enjoy the food very much. There wasn't much flavor, except the brisket was good along with the garlic butter shrimp. The salad bar was just okay and the dessert was mediocre. Looks like they charge extra for soft drinks and, according to another review, extra for the soup, but they don't mention the additional charge which is rude considering other buffets include drinks. I definitely wouldn't pay $22 to go here again, but maybe if it was $12 I would. read more

This is a wonderful place! Delicious variety food Buffet. Loved the polish old school vibe + healthy food options. Very nice service staff. Super Clean. Great Winter (year round) Place! A Chicago Favorite... read more

I came here with my friend because he had this place bookmarked. When we walked in here, it was kinda small but we ate here anyway because we were really hungry. This is the first time I have tried a Polish buffet so I really can't compare it to any other ones. I like how everything was listed, so you know what you are eating, but I honestly thought everything was just okay at best. Nothing really stood out and I have no idea why the reviews here are so great. Maybe it is just me, but my friend did not like this place as well. read more

Great Polish food, and wonderful staff! The only thing I will nag on is the lack of variety when it came to the pierogi. The only choices were mushroom or strawberry. read more

We took out of town relatives here because we wanted to experience authentic Polish food. We were delighted with the buffet & the food. There was a large variety & it was all very tasty. read more

Outside of the summer polish festival I dont get the opportunity to eat polish fare very often. I found this place by accident because I thought the sign looked like the tomato sign for Fazoli's and I was itching for some starches. As I walked it I realized I was in the wrong place but willing to give the buffet a chance. The food was good relative to other buffet experiences. It did not leave you hurting either, which is always a plus when eating ungodly amounts of food. The perogies and stuffed cabbage where adequate and the potato pancakes were more than adequate. The selection was lacking however as the number of dishes are about half of what one would find at a typical buffet. The Red Apple did serve its purpose however, I felt satisfied and not too gross afterwards. The dining room was clean, but although it is a buffet the busing and water service was extremely slow even during a not busy shift. For me I think that since I do not have the opportunity to eat polish food ever this place serves to scratch that itch, albeit few and far between. read more

First time to have all Polish food for dinner...my cousin's brought me here saying it was a hidden gem. I was glad that it was a buffet and I was able to try a lil of everything...some good and some just ok. If Im looking for something to fill me up, this is a good place to go...the food is fresh and hot. service is very good and there is parking in the back...bad part is they don't accept plastic...cash only. read more

Mighty tasty! Lots of great stuff in the buffet. I was in perogi heaven! And there were various potato and cabbage and sausage dishes. Great value and service, read more

This is an Eastern European buffet second to none. Price is worth it The food is excellent. The service is spot on. The variety is not to be believed. They have some food choices other than Polish (the fried chicken is astounding) but you should try their ethnic offerings. Fish, pork, beef, chicken, sausage, salads, veggies, soup, fruits, desserts just go on and on. Don't miss it read more

Best buffet in the city and best price. This is Polish food at its best. It is the stuff that makes you happy all over.

Lunch today was a pretty pedestrian affair; a decent cabbage/sauerkraut soup (mushroom not on menu), followed by the all you can eat thing. The salad bar was pretty basic for all the praise it gets; the potato pierogis were okay but barely and the strawberry pierogi was less than okay: undercooked and underflavored. Too bad blueberries are out of season. No duck, ham or turkey on the lunch menu, and no carving station; fried fish, litttle (pretty tasteless) shrimp, chicken, pork or beef in gravy and a hunter's stew which was far from my more German experience. There was some veal shnitzel but it was strangely thick and kind of loggy (too moist and lacking veal flavor). Hannah H. pretty much hit the nail on the head with her review. Potato pancakes were thin, crispy and with excellent flavor; the blintzes were also tasty. The apple pancake was decent but one was enough. Very nice service and excellent coffee or tea available. But as for the dessert I thought the kolachky was pretty dry; I was too full for the rest having filled up primarily on potato pancake. So maybe it's really a 2, at least for lunch. read more

I have been going to the Red Apple since I was a very young child. My Polish Grandmother used to bring us here. This is very good comfort food at very low prices. I would recommend coming here on an empty stomach because you will leave feeling very stuffed. Even though i do not eat meat, there is still enough to choose from on the buffet. I love this restaurant because it brings back fond childhood memories of my grandmother's cooking - and yes it is that good. The only bad thing i have to say is that the sauerkraut is not as good as it once was. it's too sweet or something.... read more

delicious food here finger licking good! http://foursquare.com/venue/1062923 read more

Nice buffet. Enjoyed lunch. Duck was great. Timing is essential in a good buffet. Go during main dining hours and you won't be disappointed. read more

The food here is unique delicious, but just a heads up: THEY DON'T TAKE CREDIT CARDS! THEY ARE CASH ONLY! The service is so very polite and welcoming, and the facilities are quite clean. Just remember, it's CASH ONLY! (They do have an ATM on-location.) read more

I've came here many times in the past with my big family and was treated quite nicely. I recently came here by myself and felt quite unwelcome. I felt very uncomfortable as soon as I came into the restaurant. I was looking for some good quality polish food I can grab from the buffet and eat on the go and didn't quite find that. There wasn't any selection really and the food I did choose wasn't really tasty-- no flavor, stale mostly. The cash only policy was a surprise but the way I was told was seemingly rude. I let it all go and grabbed my cash from the atm nearby but once I got my food I realized I didn't have any utensils in the bag or napkins. I don't know, just really expected more and was let down quite a lot. Felt unwelcome &looked at sideways and on top of that, received sad food. Not quite comparable to Jolly Inn on Irving Park-- that's definitely my favorite hands down. read more

I'm so glad this place is still here !! I've been coming here for years . Reasonably priced , great food and nice service !! It's a cute neighborhood gem . We just ate there again tonight and left happy ! Love their chicken soup , sausage , and all the food was fresh . Five stars from me !! read more

Best perogies around. Buffet is always hot and fresh with great service.

Not bad. I enjoy the blintzes and the chicken.. Of course its all you can eat so that is always a plus. Some things are a little greasy, some things are a little dry. But i still come here every 2 months or so. read more

Everything polish you want to eat plus more always a huge variety they have beef turkey and ham that you carve yourself mmmm good plus perogis stuffed cabbage polish sausage lamb potato pancakes ribs and about 5 or so different cold saleds coleslaw potato salad cucumber salad beet salad and much more they also serve alcohol and other drinks but its CASH ONLY but you can use there ATM for a fee read more

Food gets better and better. Went for lunch. Got the Sr discount-- which almost paid for beverage. No longer free refills on soft drinks.

Never really had polish food until today. I really enjoyed it! I went on a Monday afternoon, and had a wonderful hearty buffet for only $9.99. All of the food was fresh and hot, none of that old stale stuff that you often see in most buffets (especially the asian ones). The waitress was very friendly and pretty attentive. The salad bar was nothing that blew my mind, but it was quite respectable. I will definitely go back! read more

Had the lunch buffet for 11.99. Lots of Polish fare to choose from. Very unique and bring a big appetite

I really like the food and their service is really good. Nice place and nice area to bring with the family. 2 thumbs up!

Food is okay or mediocre. Extremely overpriced, pass it up and go to the jolly Inn, better food better prices