Absolutely amazing burek! I've tried burek from a few different places before, and I've often found it to be either too oily or lacking in filling. This place is completely different--the burek was fresh, flavorful, and generously filled with plenty of delicious meat. You can really taste the care and quality in every bite! The wonderful lady who I believe is the owner was also incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We will absolutely be recommending this place to our family and friends, and we can't wait to come back again! If you love burek, you definitely need to try this place! read more

We walked in right before close on Friday night, not on purpose but in hopes to finally try this place.... OMG I could cry.... This sweet older Serbian woman greeted us with a big smile and said it would only take 10-12 mins to whip up whatever we wanted. This place is an absolute GEM - I was reminded of the old days of grandma and grandpa cooking up our comfort food and just the ambiance was perfect. If you truly know what I'm talking about you understand. . . The simple life, the smells, the smells and the pure joy of cooking up comfort meals. This Burek is hands down the most delicious I have ever had ... soft but flaky, buttery, the seasoning don't even get me started.... Mind blowing I was taken back 20 years and feeling my heart full. We also ordered a strawberry palačinke- my husband said it's exactly if not better than how his grandma used to make it for him.... We ended up taking everything to go so she could close up but she was so happy for our business and we will definitely be back!!!! Absolute best burek in the city, best ambiance, best woman cooking behind that counter - go support her!!!! She's truly living the dream! read more

What a charming little shop run by a charming old lady!! Went in not knowing what to expect. I never had Serbian food but will definitely be going back for more! Filling in a way that doesn't leave you lethargic as all the food I got was cert clean and made to order! As soon as I walked in I was greeted joyfully by the grandmother who runs the store. After ordering she wasted no time getting to work in the kitchen. Totally felt like a grandson waiting his grandma to cook me an after work meal Went with the Cevapi Beef and Pork meal. (Yeah I still have plenty of leftovers in the fridge) not highflying seasoned which I actually appreciated. A basic, yet, hearty meal. Pro tip...order an extra side of their house made bread. Trust me. Definitely gotta try their Burek next. Can't wait!! read more

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I ordered cevapi and it was amazing, I wish I had a picture to attach but I ate it so fast. The owner is very kind, it's a clean and nice spot that feels homey. Definitely give it a try if you want a homemade delicious Balkan food! It's reasonably priced, very well seasoned and generously portioned. read more

What an amazing surprise when we stumbled across this place. The amazing woman running this restaurant was so sweet and kind. You could really tell she put her heart and soul into the food. I will be coming regularly! read more

Burek Shop 3M Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

recommended this gem by someone who lives in the neighborhood. great home-cooked serbian spot run by a sweet ol lady who makes the best burek in the land. I got the burek with spinach and feta for 17.99, and it easily made 2-3 meals for me. Can't wait to come back and try the cevapi sausages!! read more

New menu as the Burek Shop - so we ordered a spinach and cheese along with apricot crepes. Both were great. The burek is thicker (particularly in the middle) here and that provides a different experience in terms of flake/chew and keeping contents moist. Diameter wise it seems like a small burek, but because it sits high, it was enough for us to share among three plus the crepes. Can sodas are going to cost you $2.50 and I think they are sticking with bottled water otherwise as any cheaper option to keep things simple in the kitchen. You're allowed to parking in the lot north of the shop where the White Castle is during the week (daytime only). Otherwise drive around the block and there's usually parking on the one way Thorndale south of the resto. read more

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The food tasted incredible and the service was incredible. Food is made to order but it's worth the wait. The ambiance took me back home to the Balkans. Parking was tricky a little bit BUT PLEASE DONT LET THAT STOP YOU FROM COMING... FIND PARKING, YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!! read more

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najbolji čevapi!! extremely kind owner, authentic serbian and delicious balkan food, i recommend this place as the best balkan restaurant in chicago. a small menu but it hits all the greatest dishes from the culture, and i will definitely be coming back for the palačinka! read more

Burek Shop 3M Restaurant - burek sa meat, pet čevapi sa kajmak i ajvar - Modern European Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is homemade and absolutely delicious!! Had the 5 pc Cevapi and beef, potato, and onion Burek. The prices are so reasonable and this was enough food for 3-4 people. The ambiance isn't that great but that's okay. The old woman who was running it was so sweet! I would love for it to be open later. read more

Food - top notch, hand made. Cooked perfectly Service- excellent Stop in. Prices are reasonable. Quality is high and portions are large read more

The spinach atndfeta burek with homemade yogurt was incredible! So great! A fluffy, light crust exploding with feta and spinach. Yummy! A perfect lunch choice read more

Amazing food and service! The Burek was amazing. The dough and fillings are all homemade. The cevaps are also delicious. We had both the mixed meat and beef. I will definitely be back! read more

The kind lady that runs the place makes you feel at home. Hospitality at its finest. Food is of course fantastic as well. read more

Burek Shop 3M Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Please, please visit this restaurant! It's so authentic Grandma makes Serbien-inspired food every day by herself and it tastes great. These are the places Yelp was founded for. To find new places that need our support. Make sure granny is busy. She serves regular breakfast but lunch and dinner are where her menu shines. Most items are made I. House especially the regional Serbian dishes like cevapi (little meatballs made to little Rolls) or the original Serbian hamburger pljeskavica. And always ask for Aiwa - a traditional condiment made from roasted red peppers. So good for any grilled meat. I had the cevapi for lunch - it comes with the biggest portion of fries and homemade cabbage salad - ask for Aiwa!! And I needed to come back for dinner and there I'll have grilled chicken with peppers and onions just house made with crispy chicken pieces made from chicken breast. Just like ma or grandma! Fresh from the pan/ grill. Also, her portions can feed a small family so please make sure you come hungry. And then for dessert the Serbian version of a crepe. I am pretty sure it might be older than crepes. And for sure better. More like a German pancake a rich dough filled with jam, eurokrem, or Nutella. Oh, I almost forgot just like at grandma's house there is always a fresh cup of tea or a coffee and it's on the house when you eat inside, and if you are a policeman or firefighter stop by any time and say hi. Coffee is always free for you guys - she is so thankful. And if she is not putting enough food on the plate already every lunch or dinner dish comes with house-made bread, butter, banana, and a little dessert (like a small sandwich roll). You will come hungry and 3M will never leave you hungry. it isn't my restaurant but I can promise it! Some say it's pricy - but it is not! You get an appetizer and desert with every meal and the portions are huge and you can take them home if you can finish them. It is a very fair price for that all! So please give 3M a visit and you will not be disappointed - that I also promise! read more

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Excellent burek! Also very friendly and thoughtful owner who ensured we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Burek are big enough to take half home for a second meal. A gem in the neighborhood, we'll be back. read more

Their Bereks are delicious! We had a meat (hamburger) Berek and a spinach and cheese one. The two would easily have fed 4 people. The crust was flaky and delicious and the inside was hot and perfect. The owner was delightful to talk to and served us quicklunch. Cute little lunch place. read more

Picked up food purchased on too good to go. Lots of buffet quality carb loaded items- tasty in general but not my thing. Very sweet women there. I wish them the best but it's not for me. read more

This place is probably the best deal in the city. One of these dishes can feed 4 people it's insane and delicious! Not to mention it comes with free bread and AMAZING butter, bananas, and two little pastries. The best part had to be the lady running this place. She is such a strong, sweet, and hard working person. I am so glad we got to come here and support what she does best! read more

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Had the cheese burek which was excellent. Flaky crust and lots of filling. The lady working was so friendly and sweet. Definitely recommend. Will return for the other flavors. If you haven't heard of or tried burek then give this a try. read more

The lady who owns and runs it is super sweet and is very helpful. They do not do a buffet anymore but the crepe was good and the burek was good. We had a cheese one and it's similar to a blintz but still unique. They have 7 different flavors and I would assume the pepperoni pizza one would be delicious. It's a small business but worth a try! read more

Burek Shop 3M Restaurant - Cheese burek - Modern European Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

pretty solid small business. owner was very pleasant. food came in large portions. interior is a bunch of tables read more

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Food was very delicious, the cheese and beef burek tasted authentic and the portion size were generous, enough to take home! The service was amazing, everything came out very quickly and we felt very welcome. read more

I came here for a buffet lunch and absolutely loved it!!!! The stars for me were the traditional beans, polish sausage, corn, rice pilaf, corn dogs (yummy , just like they made them in grade school! I miss em so much, but now I can get it here), chicken soup, ... just everything. It's comfort food with love. You gotta come here. read more

Delicious!! I just had the spinach and cheese burek, and it is amazing. Finally, the real deal! The apricot crepes were also excellent. I'm thrilled that the "bun" I ordered is a fresh mini loaf of bread - a smaller version of what my mom used to make growing up. I'm too full to try the complimentary nutella crepe, but that was a nice surprise. I had everything delivered to me in Lakeview, so I imagine it's even better served in the restaurant. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! I'm especially excited to try the poppy seed strudel when it's available. read more

excellent Home Cookin, great atmosphere like being at Grandmas kitchen. always fresh and always Hot. I'm a regular now since finding this gem of a place. read more

This was an awesome restaurant with really great Burke. We had two savory ones one sweet and split it between 4 adults and it was plenty. Good prices and the restaurant was really clean. The woman who runs it was welcoming and ran the place on her own. Door was out in about 10-15 minutes and was fresh and delicious. We'll definitely be back!!! read more

One of the best kept secretes in Chicago. Incredible diversity and flavor on classic American and Scandinavian breakfast items. Owner is super sweet and authentic. A very local neighborhood vibe. read more

Few times I tried food at this balkan cuisine spot and they are giving their best with high quality ingredients, preparation and hugeee portions. I tried burger, beef stew and some other cook food. Highly recommend for everyone to check this place! read more

We stumbled on this place after our original dinner plan didn't work out, and we left SO happy. The service is fantastic and the food is even better. Be prepared for huge and delicious portions. We will definitely come back! read more

I recently had lunch there, and the food was very good. It was like being at my grandma's house for lunch. All the food was fresh, homemade, and the elderly lady that was running the place was very friendly, and very obliging read more

The food is really good and portions are huge!!! The owner is super nice and you feel like home! Highly recommend this place! read more

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This place is amazing!! I ordered the beef stew and the spaghetti bolognese and both were phenomenal. Fresh and homemade tasting, I cannot wait to try some more of their food. Oh, and the freshly made bread is seriously delicious!! Awesome!! read more

This a great place to eat! The food is fresh and delicious, very clean and the mother and daughter sure know what they're doing. Went there today and will definitely be back. Good job ladies! And best of luck. I know we'll be back! read more

I agree with every 5-star rating. The buffet is fantastic. It has a variety of proteins, such as sausage, pork, chicken, and fish. The vegetable dishes are made with fresh broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and potatoes. Sweet potatoes were on today's menu, and they were very good, and so was the corn on the cob. It was sweet and tender. The buffet comes with soup and salad, and an assortment of homemade breads. All in all, I am very pleased and I will be back to the 3M Restaurant. read more

Ordered chicken noodle soup... not enough noodles and meat. The flavor was great, can't complain about that!!! Delivery service was awesome. I will try other meals they have available, i'm quite sure they will be good! PS Didn't care for the spaghetti noodles. read more

Went to 3M for lunch yesterday - 1st time visit. Overall, my meal was very good. There were so many choices, I could only try a few. My favorites were the chicken liver & onions, the baked fish, the sausage (two kinds), sweet potato casserole, steamed vegetables, roasted peppers, baked beans and lemon cake. It was obvious that these were all homemade family recipes and just delicious. My main complaint is that some of the dishes weren't very hot which is always a challenge for buffet service. I also would have liked a few more salad toppings like radishes, celery, etc. I'm not in this area very often but I'll definitely dine there again when I am. read more

Delicious delicious food, I've been here a few times with family and it has yet to disappoint. Food is always fresh and tasty. The staff is super nice as well There's parking in the lot right next to the White Castle parking lot that is free read more

Excellent home made food. Old world flavor, like it's coming from your grandma's kitchen. Perfect place for casual breakfast or lunch.

Excellent freshly prepared food and very friendly owner. If prices seem high, they are not. You get a huge amount of food for the money. Freshly made bread and kaymak with every dinner is a big plus. A wonderful taste of the Balkans. The real deal! read more