Come enjoy a yummy dish at Chicago Café. They are open late from Wednesday to Saturday and are easily accessible by public transit but also by bicycle and car. The neighboring area is notable for its restaurants, merchants and parks.
Vegetable dumplings, Jaa Doo chicken wings, spring rolls, beef skewers, and crispy butterfly shrimps
$24.50
STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (4pcs)
$10.25
CRISPY TOFU
Lightly fried tofu accompanied with a light lemon soy sauce
$9.50
CRISPY VEGETARIAN DUMPLINGS
$9.50
STEAMED BBQ PORK BUNS (2pcs) (NEW)
$5.95
STEAMED DIM SUM COMBO
*extra time needed to steam Items include Shanghai pork buns, shrimp dumplings, beef dumplings, and pork dumplings
$21.95
LOTUS LEAF WRAP
*extra time needed to steam Steamed sticky rice with chicken infused in wine and wrapped in lotus leaves
$6.95
STUFFED CRAB CAKES (2pcs) (NEW)
Tender slivers of crab meat seasoned to perfection, baked in crab shell
$11.95
BUTTERFLY SHRIMPS (6pcs)
Fried to a crispy golden brown
$10.50
JAA DOO CHICKEN WINGS
Fried chicken wings marinated in our special spices and soy sauce
$9.95
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Grilled chicken and crispy romaine lettuce tossed with spicy peanut red vinegar dressing
$9.75
HOT AND SOUR SPICY SOUP
$6.95
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SOUP
$6.50
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN LEMONGRASS SOUP
$6.95
WONTON SOUP
$6.95
THAI RICE NOODLE SOUP
with Shrimp Scallops (NEW)
$16.95
VEGETARIAN RICE NOODLE SOUP
$12.50
STEAMED RICE
white
$2.75
AUTHENTIC SPECIALTIES
LOTUS FRIED RICE
Shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, eggs, and onions stir fried with seasoned rice served on a lotus leaf
$24.95
MANDARIN SIZZLING RICE
Kernels of crispy deep fried rice, wok fried shrimps, scallops and asian vegetables served hot and sizzling at your table
$27.00
SIZZLING GREEN CURRY COCONUT CHICKEN (NEW)
Green Curry Coconut Lemon Grass chicken stirred fried with steamed seasonal vegetables served hot and sizzling at your table
$24.95
ORANGE OR LEMON CHICKEN
Lightly battered chicken breasts with your choice of a sweet and spicy orange sauce or a tangy lemon sauce
$22.50
CHILI PEPPER SALT TIGER SHRIMP AND SQUID
Large tiger shrimps and squid lightly fried and seasoned with our own special chili pepper spice
$25.50
CRISPY GINGER BEEF
Cuts of beef tenderloin stir-fried in a tangy and sweet ginger sauce
$25.00
SEAFOOD LO-MEIN
Large tiger shrimps, scallops and Basa fish stir-fried, served with bean sprouts, waterchestnuts, bamboo shoots, baby corn and onions on a bed of egg noodles
$31.50
CRISPY PICKEREL FILET WITH CITRUS SOY
A large pickerel filet lighty fried and infused in a citrus soy sauce, served on top a bed of seasonal vegetables
$23.50
THAI SPICY BEEF
Morsels of beef tenderloin stir-fried with seasonal vegetables in a spicy red curry thai sauce and served in fiery granite stone bowl
$27.95
SPICY PEANUT LAMB
Succulent rack of lamb, with steamed seasonal vegetables and served with spicy peanut sauce
$32.95
SEAFOOD LO-MEI FUN
Large tiger shrimps, sea scallops and squid stir-fried in a spicy thai red curry sauce with rice noodles
$31.50
HONEY WALNUT CHICKEN
Tender chunks of chicken and walnuts glazed in a honey soy sauce over a bed of seasonal vegetables, served in a hot pot
$28.95
SHRIMPS AND SCALLOPS IN OYSTER SAUCE
Large tiger shrimps and scallops stir-fried with fresh seasonal vegetables in tasty oyster sauce, served in a hot pot
$26.95
MONGOLIAN BEEF
Large tender pieces of beef tenderloin, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, waterchestnuts, baby corn, and broccoli stir-fried in a delicious spicy sauce, served in a hot pot
$26.50
CASHEW CHICKEN
Tender chunks of chicken stir-fried with carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, waterchestnuts, and baby corn in a spicy garlic sauce, topped with cashews and served in a hot pot
$24.95
VEGETARIAN PAI THAI (NEW)
A medley of fresh seasonal vegetables and tofu stir-fried with broad rice noodles
$21.95
COMBO PLATES
THE FARMER
Egg roll, crispy breaded shrimps, chicken fried rice, sweet and sour chicken breast, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables
$23.95
HOUSE OF ENG
Chicken fried rice, crispy breaded shrimps, sweet and sour chicken breast with pineapple, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables
$24.95
CLASSIC COMBO
Egg roll, stir-fried ginger egg noodles, sweet and sour chicken breast, and honey garlic ribs
$26.00
CHINESE PEASANT
Egg roll, chicken fried rice, and sweet and sour chicken balls
$17.95
ALMOND MAPLE CHICKEN (NEW)
Toasted almond maple chicken, steamed baby bok choy with fried rice
$25.95
CITRUS LIME GLAZED LOBSTER TAIL AND TIGER PRAWNS (NEW)
A lobster tail with large prawns and infused in a citrus lime sauce, served on top a bed of Pesto Soba noodles
$31.50
URBAN CLASSICS
CHICAGOS CANTONESE CHOW MEIN
Beef, chicken, pork, and shrimps stir-fried with a medley of fresh vegetables and served on top of a bed of crispy egg noodles
$28.95
CHOP SUEY
choice of beef, chicken, shrimp
$17.95
HONEY GARLIC RIBS
$18.95
ALMOND SOO GUY
breaded chicken breast
$23.00
FRIED RICE
choice of pork, chicken, shrimp, or beef
$16.95
STIR-FRY GINGER NOODLES WITH GREEN ONION
$16.95
SWEET AND SOUR
choice of chicken balls or crispy butterfly shrimps
$18.95
STIR-FRY VEGETABLES AND ALMONDS
choice of beef, chicken, or shrimp
$19.50
Beverages
Drinks
drinks (WINE AND BEER -WHITES, REDS, TEA / COFFEE, JUICES)
We enjoyed the Chicago's Spring Feast. on Thursday the 25 april. 8 great items from appetizer to dessert Spring rolls great. Red Curry Beef was excellent. Second time for us and surely will attend and enjoy again. Hosts Ed and Helen. very cordial and welcoming. . Service was excellent as well.
Being on town on a business trip, I always prefer to dine at local owned restaurants that more or less serve homemade delights. In doing searches online I came across the menu for Chicago Cafe and found some interesting selections.
At first walking in I was taken aback by the atmosphere. I thought, WOW. I truly enjoyed the dim lighting, soft Asian spa like music and the service was phenomenal. The history behind this restaurant is amazing and the transformations it has experienced since 1904 was truly interesting to hear and see.
I had the pleasure of trying the Thai Coconut Chicken Lemongrass Soup. It had a nice kick to it and was quite flavourful. The Sizzling Green Curry Coconut Chicken entree thereafter was the perfect complement to the soup. The chicken, hot for the spicy lovers, had a nice kick to it with the spices and lemongrass. I have tried lemongrass dishes in the past and this is the first time I can say I actually enjoyed it.
I am told to try their Lamb the next time.
For dessert I had the luxury of trying their homemade green tea ice cream. The best ice cream I have had by far.
The restaurant was well organized with the right amount of servers for the population of the patrons and it is obvious the owners and staff take pride in their building, food, which is fresh, and service.
Some might be scared off by the prices, but by far, it is well worth it. You get exactly what you pay for!!!
5 stars all around. This will be my regular restaurant upon my journeys to the Bay. Thank-you Helen for a wonderful experience!!!
Dining at the Chicago Cafe is always a pleasant experience. Many times I have been disappointed by the food at various restaurants that serve Chinese food. The Chicago Cafe is entirely different. The ambience of the setting is relaxing and calming. Most importantly, the food is always delicious. You can certainly taste the quality ingredients used in each dish. Just a word of advice...always save room at the end of your meal for their homemade ice cream!
When we want to treat ourselves, our family or our friends to a wonderful meal in North Bay, we go to Chicago Cafe.We have always been delighted with the food, the presentation and the ambiance. Helen, the owner, always makes us feel welcome and often has a new dish to suggest. The latest one is a lobster and shrimp combination which is truly sensational. Another of our favorites is Quail, prepared in the Asian fashion and it is a most delecious and exotic dish. We highly recommend Chicago for truly world class cuisine and service.
Chicago Café
Reviewed by Louis M
Our extended family is widely scattered around Canada and the U.S.A. so sometimes we must travel many miles to attend gatherings for weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations. Our first experience with the "Chicago" was at a sister's wedding anniversary many years ago. We drove about 8 hours to attend the party. Others, in attendance had traveled from as far away as London (Ontario) and Atlantic City, New Jersey but we were unable to claim the prize for the longest distance traveled which went to a brother from B.C.
Since then we have had many meals at North Bay's finest restaurant and Helen and her staff have never failed to please whether the food is ordered from the menu or served at the seasonal feasts Unless fate intervenes at the end of September we will travel from our camp in the Muskokas for the "Autumn Moon Feast" and the trip will be made well worthwhile by the five-star food, the excellent service and the homey, friendly atmosphere.
