A dimly lit, cramped, dark, and friendly space rests a fondue restaurant made for a night out with friends, date night, or just a desire for melted cheese. A guitarist sits somewhere against a brick wall and plays music lightly but energetically. Service is friendly from start to finish and smiles are on everyone's faces. The menu is pretty easy to understand. You can get a three-course meal, or you can get each entree à la carte. You have two fondue candles in front of you, one for the cheese and dessert, and the other for the oil. We chose the three-course meal, and it was delightful. We started with the cheese appetizer. You get a basket of bread and fruit and we chose the seasonal cheese to dip. The oil for our meat was then left to heat, and we received a massive platter of veggies and meats for our main course. We chose the option for all selections of meat and seafood. After trying all the meats, I would opt for the lobster and shrimp. You can also substitute the oil for a broth. I would like to try the broth for next time. In one of the shakers, Gejas makes their own meat spice mix. It's recommended to put on the meats and even the desserts. It's a mix of tangy and savory and was a great compliment to the meal. We then chose the seasonal dessert, a white chocolate with vanilla cookies. Fruit, marshmallows, and churros to dip. We were so full by the time dessert came, but we enjoyed a few bites and took it home. The three-course meal, with five types of meat, came with about 10 pieces of meat. It doesn't look like a lot of food, but it truly is, with the apps, veggies, etc, your stomach will be full when you walk out of here. They also start the entire course with a mixed salad (so technically it's a four-course meal). It was very fairly priced, as well. Initially looking at the prices, you may think it's expensive, but it truly is a value with the amount of food they serve. This was rated as most romatic restaurant in Chicago. Its ambiance gives you the romantic feel, the guitarist adds to the atmosphere, and the staff is professional and friendly. This really was a great place and we enjoyed our time and meal. read more

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We came to Geja's to celebrate our anniversary and it certainly lived up to the hype. We were lucky enough to have a table off the side by the window so it maintained the intimate feel without feeling cramped by other tables. Food-wise, it was very fun to cook everything ourselves. I do think the appetizers were my favorite part because I do just love fruits and cheeses, but everything was great. They were also very accommodating of celiac. Overall, we had a wonderful anniversary celebrating at Geja's. read more

Geja's Cafe - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the most special dining experiences I've ever had! Everything was perfection. My boyfriend and I came here as part of restaurant week. I heard this is one of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago and I can see why. The lighting is red, dim, and sexy. Love is in the air. Beautiful decor. Live flamenco guitar music plays softly and adds to the lovely ambiance. We were seated right next to the guitarist and it was magical. The seating is arranged so you feel like you have a lot of privacy. It's a spacious venue with many rooms. The food is phenomenal. I love fondue and this is the best fondue restaurant I've ever been to! We had a Gruyère cheese course with fruits and breads for dipping, a protein course (I had beef and shrimp) with veggies and a variety of amazing homemade dipping sauces, and a Belgium chocolate course with fruits, rice crispie and other goodies for dipping. Every course was high quality and delicious. We could really take our time and enjoy it all. We never felt rushed. I love an opportunity for a leisurely dinner. Excellent drinks too. The sangria was delicious and I ended the evening with a cappuccino with Frangelico. My boyfriend loved his old fashioned. They also offered wine pairings with each course. A huge thank you to Gary! He took amazing care of us and provided exceptional service. He explained the menu options and instructions for cooking so clearly, and was very kind. What a perfect night and I'll never forget it! read more

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I went in SO excited because it was a special day and I wanted to celebrate with a special someone!! I also LOVE fondue (especially when I had it as a kid), and saw that this was deemed the "most romantic restaurant in America". The vibes are romantic and the Christmas decor was so cute. The whole restaurant feels like a warm hug from your fancy grandma!!! We decided to get the Geja's premier fondue dinner. You start off with a swiss gruyere cheese fondue with assorted breads, fruits, and veggies for dipping. These fondues lean a bit alcoholic tasting, so if you don't want to risk that, ask for a nonalcoholic version!!! That was absolutely delicious. The next course was protein, and we tried the Prince Geja's combo with 10 oz total of beef tenderloin, lobster tail, gulf shrimp, fresh sea scallops, and boneless chicken breast. You dip it in boiling hot oil and cook for 2-4 minutes each. The broccoli and the mushrooms were actually DELICIOUS!! The proteins also come with 8 dipping sauces: bbq, herbed butter, giardiniera aioli, honey mustard, chimichurri, fresh dill, horseradish chive, and teriyaki. The chimichurri was my absolute favorite. The final course is a belgian chocolate fondue flambed tableside and served with marshmallows, bread, rice crispy treats, strawberries, pineapples, and more! We asked for no flambé as we don't do well with alcohol. The chocolate was super rich, but I was sooo full at this point! Overall, I do think this is such a romantic date night spot with such cozy vibes and live music! Our server was also the sweetest person and super duper attentive! read more

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Geja's Café is definitely a vibe. It's one of those spots that always gets mentioned as one of the "sexiest" or top date-night places in Chicago -- and I can see why. The lighting is low, the atmosphere is cozy, and it's a cool place to go for a long, intimate dinner. Now let's be real -- it was just... okay overall. The experience is fun because it's a cook-your-own-food setup, which actually makes it great for conversation. You're not rushed, and it gives you time to really sit, talk, and enjoy each other's company. That said, the fondue? EXCELLENT. Truly one of the best things you'll ever taste. Rich, flavorful, and absolutely the star of the night. If you go, go for the fondue and the ambiance. Just don't expect it to completely blow you away beyond that. read more

Recently went to Gejas Cafe for the first time after hearing about how historic it is in Chicago, and it totally lived up to the hype. I'd never done an entire fondue-style dinner before, so I was definitely excited to try it out. Started with an espresso martini that was excellent smooth, rich, and just strong enough. I also tried their version of a dirty martini with blue cheese olives, and that was another hit. Both cocktails were spot on. We decided to go all in on the classic fondue dinner experience starting with the cheese course, then the meats, and finally the dessert fondue. The cheese fondue came out super fast and was delicious, a Swiss blend that wasn't overly sharp, perfect for dipping bread and veggies. It also came with a fresh salad to start. For the main course, it's about $65 per person, which I thought was a solid deal given the portions and quality. You pick your own meats and cook them right at your table in hot oil kind of like a cross between fondue and Korean BBQ. I went with chicken, shrimp, and beef, and everything cooked up perfectly. The staff walked us through how to do it, made it super easy, and everything tasted great. The sides like veggies and potatoes were also on point. Then came dessert the chocolate fondue was amazing. They brought out churros, pound cake, marshmallows, graham crackers, and more to dip. It was the perfect finish to the meal. All in, it came to about $100 per person with drinks, and honestly, for a two-hour, interactive dining experience like this, it's totally worth it. Drinks were great, service was excellent, and the whole experience was just fun. Definitely a must-try spot in Chicago, I'd 100% come back. read more

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My husband and I spent NYE @ Geja Café in Lincoln Park. We started with the cheese course--warm, bubbling fondue in the center of the table. Bread, apples, and vegetables dipping in slowly, one by one. The cozy booth we requested is dim, candles flicker, and everything feels unhurried. Next comes the entrée course. Steak, lobster, shrimp and vegetables cooking right in front of us. Steam rises from the pot, and forks turn as we celebrate 2025. Finally, the dessert course. The special Dubai Chocolate fondue did not disappoint - strawberries, bananas, cake--everything so much better dipped in chocolate Three courses. Three pots. One happy couples. Here's to 2026! read more

Follow the rock stairs down into the magical fondue basement. The vibe was mood lighting, tables in alcoves with tied back velvet curtains, and a flamenco player. Gejas offers different fondue experiences with cheese, meat/fish, and chocolate. My daughter and I decided on the prince Geja's option and shared. The starter was a swiss gruyere and fontina blend served with bread (including a nice pumpernickel), vegetables, apples and grapes. The main had assorted meats and fish cooked in oil (not broth), which I hadn't done before but it gave a really nice flavor. That was also served with potatoes, mushrooms, and broccoli along with an array of sauces that made it so fun to dip. The final course was chocolate served with cake, fruit, marshmallows, and rice crispy treats. The whole place was such a vibe and it would be so cute to do a late zoo walk then Geja's is right across the street. It does say on the website no children under 10, so best to get the baby sitter for the littles. read more

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Super super fun experience! It was my first time trying fondue and I really enjoyed it. The meat was surprisingly tender from being cooked in the oil. The different meats require different cooking times, so we had our phones out with a stopwatch to make sure we got the right cooking times. Chicken and potatoes require 5 min. Medium rare beef requires 1.5 min. And seafood was 2 min. I loved that you could flavor the meat to your own liking and that there were 8 sauces to dip your meats in. The horseradish went incredibly well with the beef tenderloin. The garlic oil sauce went well with the seafood and I also added a bit of salt to give it more flavor. The salad and cheese fondue didn't stand out to me too much. The cheese was a bit too alcoholic tasting for me. But it did pair well with the apple slices. The bread tasted a bit old and stale to me. And the star of the dinner was probably the cheese fondue. Oh my, the Belgian dark chocolate was so rich and flavorful. My favorite pairings were the marshmallow with graham cracker dust in the chocolate and the strawberries with chocolate. I would definitely come back here just for the dessert course. The bill was a bit expensive, around $90 per person including tip and tax. We also had used a dine-in credit with Groupon. Parking was a bit difficult to find around the area. We had to circle around a few times to find street parking. Service was attentive and informative. They knew it was our first time there so they took time to explain the sequencing of the meal. Thanks for a great time! This is definitely one of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago. We loved the atmosphere inside the restaurant. It felt like we were transported to Spain. read more

Geja's Cafe - Quart of Belgian Chocolate Fondue - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had been wanting to go to this restaurant for a long while now and my plans, hopes and dreams finally came through last night. One of the best restaurants I've been to! Staff is absolutely wonderful and attentive. The food is exceptional. And no better way to enjoy the food and ambiance here than listening to a live guitar musician playing a flamenco in the background! I really recommend this spot! We had the Premier fondue experience which is a must here! The protein I ordered and highly recommend is lobster tail. Leave some room for the dessert drinks (espresso martini!) and the chocolate fondue. You can also make some s'mores! read more

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The ambiance was so cozy. We showed up right before 4 and saw there was a reservation online so walked in and so happy we did. They checked our coats and hats and found a table for us. The restaurant got busy, quick! A popular spot with live music. It was so cozy inside. The food was amazing and priced very well. It was a great experience with delicious food! Cheese: amazing, came with onions, bell peppers, bread, grapes, apples and broccoli. Seafood: scallops, shrimp, lobster tail, potatoes, broccoli and mushrooms Chocolate: pound cake, marshmallows, pineapple, strawberries, bananas, rice Krispy and churros. The martini with blue cheese olives was delicious as well as the house red. read more

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The best fondue experience in Chicago. It's also rated on of the top date night locations. The food is fantastic and the staff is super friendly. The valet parking is quick and they have options for indoor and outdoor seating. They also have wonderful cocktails with a variety of beers. I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

Geja's Cafe - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a fabulous dinner here with a close friend. We were craving something dark, romantic (we're platonic), and vintage so Geja's was just the thing. Lots of wines to choose from. We both decided to go with the most premium option, because you gotta live it up! Loved the first course of cheese. I think my favorite thing to dip in the cheese was the grapes. Yummy! The meaty main course was so fun with its variety of dipping sauces. We had a blast cooking everything in our own little fondue pot. And the chocolate at the end was fantastic. Don't skip a glass of wine. Our server was super attentive and had all the answers. They had a live guitarist strumming along romantically to our dinner. Definitely a great date spot, but I think it's something every Chicagoan should try at least once. read more

Ambiance (4.5 stars): I love the vintage interior--although the space feels a bit tight, it's still a fantastic spot for a date night or a fun outing with friends. Food (2 stars): Definitely overpriced for the portion sizes, with each ingredient served in disappointingly small pieces. The chocolate fondue ingredients lacked texture--churros weren't crunchy but instead turned firm, and the rice crispy treats tasted stale, as if they'd been left out too long. The chocolate fondue itself was thin and watery. The good part is they serve 8 sauces, I like two spicy options. If you prioritize food over ambiance, this isn't the place for you. Service (3 stars): Our server, a charming gentleman, was friendly and thorough in explaining everything--definitely a 5-star experience from him. However, another female server seemed eager to finish her shift early, repeatedly trying to take our fondue away while we still had ingredients left. This brought the overall service rating down. Price: We used a Groupon and ordered the Prince Geja's combo plus an extra cheese fondue, which came out to $50 per person. read more

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Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Geja's Cafe. While it's a charming concept, our experience didn't live up to expectations. The ambiance was less romantic than anticipated, our meal burned, was very overpriced, and the service was inconsistent. It's disappointing because Chicago is home to so many wonderful restaurants, and Geja's just didn't seem to keep up with the times. Hopefully others have had better experiences. My husband and I invited close friends for dessert at Geja's, and while the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays with string lights and wreaths, the experience quickly soured. We had a reservation but were asked to wait at the bar until our full party arrived, which was fine, though we were disappointed when the drinks we ordered were underwhelming. When we finally sat down, we ordered the Belgian chocolate fondue. Unfortunately, it was served in a worn-out pot that wasn't suitable for fondue--it quickly burned. The assortment of dippable items was also lacking--two plates shared between four people, with the equivalent of one whole banana and two Rice Krispie treats cut into pieces and a few other sparse dippables like marshmallows, left us unimpressed. For the $100+ price tag, we expected a more generous and quality dessert experience. Adding to the frustration, our server barely checked in on us throughout the meal. It's such a shame because Geja's Cafe has the potential for a lovely night out, but the execution was sadly lacking. read more

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Most romantic spot in the city! I always love a restaurant with an activity, and who doesn't love fondue. The restaurant week menu is a great deal - 3 rounds of food (cheese fondue, main meal cooking, and chocolate fondue). Highly recommend and the staff is very accommodating, gave me some gluten free bread for free and extra fruit for the chocolate fondue. read more

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Omg, this was one of my favorite restaurants I've visited this year! I loved that every course was a fondue experience. We started with dippables for cheese, well mixed cocktails, then meats and veggies to cook, and lastly chocolate fondue with more diappables, YUM! It's such a romantic, dimly lit ambiance and they have live music too! The server and staff were friendly and very informative of the menu and fondue process! read more

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We were there for the experience and loved it. The food was delicious and service great. We will definitely go back. read more

Geja's Cafe - This is how we cooked our protein. - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We chose Geja's Cafe in Chicago for its renowned romantic ambiance, and it truly exceeded our expectations for our pre-ZooLights dare night. The cozy, festive Christmas decorations created an intimate atmosphere, complemented by the lovely live guitar music that set the perfect tone for the evening. The complimentary coat check was a classy touch, especially given the snug space. Our server, Michael G. was exceptional. He patiently explained the fondue process to us since it was our first time and clarified that we didn't have to order the same entrée, which was great to know. All entrees come with a cheese fondue to start and a chocolate fondue to finish. We opted for the Holiday Cheer Cheese Fondue, a seasonal blend of Swiss and white cheddar with shallots, garlic, rosemary, white wine, and cranberries. It was velvety and had a nice hint of sweetness. For entrées, I enjoyed the Prince Geja's Combination ($84 which includes beef tenderloin, lobster, shrimp, scallops and chicken), paired with a chocolate-covered cherry old fashioned ($16, made with chocolate cherry bourbon, cherry liqueur and bitters), while my partner savored The International entrée ( $69 and includes beef, shrimp, and chicken) alongside a Winter Wonderland cocktail ($16, with dark rum, cherry liqueur, ginger liqueur, lime and orange juice). All of the entrees come with vegetables too, and are alongside eight house made dipping sauces (oh man, let's see if I can name them: teriyaki, BBQ, honey mustard, horseradish cream, dill cream, chimichurri, garlic butter, and giardiniera aioli). The food was super delicious and when we didn't mess it up, well cooked. The dipping sauces were incredible though and amplified the meal for sure. To finish, the chocolate fondue was luxurious, providing a perfect, indulgent end to our dining experience. I hadn't toasted marshmallows in years, and the nostalgia was a perfect way to end the night. Overall, Geja's Cafe provided a memorable and romantic dining experience that we would highly recommend for special occasions or a cozy night out. For two people including one cocktail each, our bill was $214.14 before tip. read more

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I had been wanting to go to this restaurant for a long while now and my plans, hopes and dreams finally came through last night. One of the best restaurants I've been to! Staff is absolutely wonderful and attentive. The food is exceptional. And no better way to enjoy the food and ambiance here than listening to a live guitar musician playing a flamenco in the background! I really recommend this spot!!! We had the Premier fondue experience which is a must here! The protein I ordered and highly recommend is lobster tail. Leave some room for the dessert drinks (espresso martini!) and the chocolate fondue. You can also make some s'mores!!! read more

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Geja's is a fun place. It's a great date night place, or for a celebration. It's intimate, with lots of nooks and crannies, subdued lighting and nice music. In fact when we were there, they had really awesome live guitar player there! Also, the service is awesome, especially the bar staff. But the servers are great and super helpful when it comes to figuring out what you want or how it should be prepared. The food quality is very good. And there are tons of options. Portions are also very good. Don't be afraid to ask for some modifications. They can't accommodate them all, but if they can, they are very nice about it. And if the food is over or undercooked, that's on you since you are the chef! I also really liked the sauces provided. Do you want to impress a date and have a great time, this is a really solid option. read more

My very favorite place in Chicago!!! Food excellent! Service , on spot ! Ambiance....new than amazing! read more

This is the best Fondue experience I've had in awhile. I used to go here in the 70's and 80's . I had to return . The cheese and chocolate are wonderful . I was so full and stratified . It came with a house salad! The service was superb . The owners were amazingly nice. You don't get rushed. They gave me a little birthday cake with a candle. That tasted great also. It's adorable great for a date with music playing. It's cozy and pretty. I recommend Valet. The restrooms are gender both. Very clean . I can't wait to return . read more

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Geja's Café is hands-down one of the most romantic dining experiences in Chicago--the dim lighting, live flamenco guitar, and intimate fondue setup make it feel like a warm, cozy escape. While it's known for its fondue feasts, vegetarians absolutely won't feel left out here! Vegetarian-Friendly Fondue Feast Cheese Fondue (A Must!) - One of the highlights! The rich, creamy, melty blend of cheeses is served with crusty bread, fresh veggies, and apples for dipping. Every bite is pure comfort food bliss! Vegetarian Entrée Fondue - Instead of meat, you get a mix of fresh vegetables, tofu, and plant-based goodies to cook in their flavorful broth. You get different dipping sauces, which makes every bite even better! Chocolate Fondue (The Grand Finale!) - Absolutely heavenly. You get a platter of fresh fruit, marshmallows, and pound cake to dip into a warm, velvety pot of melted chocolate. It's indulgent, rich, and worth every bite. Why I Love Geja's Café: Incredibly cozy & romantic atmosphere - perfect for date nights & special occasions Great vegetarian options - you won't feel like an afterthought here! A fun, interactive dining experience - fondue is always a good time! Live flamenco guitar adds to the ambiance If you're looking for a unique, intimate dining experience with delicious cheese & chocolate fondue, Geja's Café is a must-visit! Whether you're vegetarian or just love all things fondue, this place is truly special. Can't wait to go back! read more

Geja's Cafe - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I did not enjoy this place at all. The only good thing about it was the ambiance. I arrived at 3pm for a reservation that had been placed a week in advance. The couple in front of me walked in off of the street and was seated in a booth. I was seated in an extremely small table in the back of the restaurant where it was freezing cold and dark. How do you give away the bigger better tables to the walk ins and not the people that made reservations? After that they moved me to another table that was slightly bigger but had been forced into a small space along with four other tables. At that point I heard one of the waiters tell a customer that they may sit certain items on the floor to have more room. In addition to that, my waiter did an awful job explaining the difference between their restaurant week menu and their regular menu. The prices are astronomical in comparison to the small amounts of food that ​​you are given. I chose the international meal from the regular menu that costs $72. It came with four small pieces of beef, four small pieces of chicken and three or four small shrimp. The portions for everything were very small. The cheese that was meant for dipping was just ok. You cook your own food and it is fried in some kind of oil. The only seasonings were salt, pepper, and some unknown concoction. The dessert by far was the best part of the meal and the dessert was even a small amount. Overall, I did not like my experience at Geja Cafe. The place was too small, very expensive, very small portion sizes, over crowded and over hyped. I suggest going to the melting pot instead. I personally, will never go to this place again. read more

This is a hidden gem in Chicago. The service, ambiance and experience was out of this world. I rarely give 5 stars, but this place deserves it. Kind staff, no rush, ample fresh food, and the fun of fondue... all wrapped into a brilliant evening. The three course meal was fairly priced. Their house wine was extraordinary. This is a great spot for a quiet meal with loved ones. Amazing! read more

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A Chicago Classic. Geja is a restaurant that focuses on fondue and I would have to say one of the most romantic places to have a special dinner with your special someone. We sat outside this round. A couple of tables set out in front with a fire place in the middle of each. No complaints. But a little part of me wants to experience the inside ambiance. We started off with a few happy hour cocktails (the deals are ridiculously good. 50% a bottle of wine under $100 and 50% signature cocktails!) and moved onto the experience. They have a few A La Carte options , but we went for one of their pre constructed dinners. We got the Prince Geja Combination which came with beef tenderloin, chicken breast, shrimp, scallops, and shrimp. All of the meat was beyond delicious - especially with the unique dipping sauces and seasoning. Before the meat came, we were introduced to some of the most fantastic fondue cheese I've tasted with a plethora of breads, fruits and veggies to dip. After the meat, we were greeted with some delicious chocolate fondue. I may or may not have been scrapping the bottom of the bowl at the end of the meal. Overall, this meal was the perfect amount of food for a party of 2. Our waiter Ricky explained everything beautifully and was an amazing server. We felt at home! He even surprised us with a special dessert for my partners birthday. If this is your first fondue - no worries. This place is VERY BEGINNER FRIENDLY! If there's a special occasion, I think I found your spot :) enjoy! read more

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What an experience! I brought my partner here on a surprise date night and we loved it. The staff were all incredible and so welcoming. One of the best service experiences I've ever had. It's such a cozy and perfect winter spot for a date night. The cheese fondue was AMAZING! They give you bread, veggies and fruit to dip and it was so delicious. For the main course, we chose beef, scallops and chicken - the cooking part was definitely a little chaotic! We definitely should have cooked all the meat at once and then the veggies just to manage the timing better, but overall it was a fun experience. The dessert was sooo good. Chocolate fondue with all kinds of treats to dip - what more could you want?! Overall, this was such a fun experience and I'm excited to go back. read more

This restaurant is fun- basically a privately owned version of the melting pot. We were sat outside by a fire which was nice, but a little tough to communicate accross the fire to the rest of the party. The waitress felt a bit abrupt. She replaced my friends cup that had someone else's lipstick on it, without much of an apology. I liked the cheese dip for the appetizers and the chocolate sauce for the dessert but cooking all of our meat in the oil took quite a bit of work, time and calculating how long each item had been cooking. In the future, I think I'll leave it to the chefs. They did provide a lot of sauces but the meat we cooked ourselves wasn't that good. read more

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A Chicago institution that has been around since 1965, Geja's cafe is a Chicago Fondue restaurant which has been called The most romantic restaurant in the US by USA Today readers. Come for the classic 3 course Fondue dinner, Cheese, Meat/vegetables, and dessert. The cheese fondue is absolutely delectable , dipping in fruits, veggies and bread. The middle course were shrimp and beef, and veggies, and top it off with the dessert with fruits, graham crackers. Be careful to pace yourself as while they will fill up things like bread, fruits , veggies, it will quickly fill up your tummy. The service here is impeccable and they are always asking how things are. I'm embarrassed that it took me more than a decade in Chicago to finally make it here, but it was well worth it!! #datenight #romantic read more

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Geja's Café is one of the most romantic and unique dining spots in Chicago. The candlelit atmosphere, live guitar music, and fondue experience make it perfect for date night or a special occasion. We had the scallops, lobster, and beef -- all cooked at the table and served with delicious sauces. The chocolate fondue dessert, flamed table-side, was the perfect finish. Service was excellent and the whole night felt special. Now I see why it's been a Chicago favorite for 60 years. Can't wait to go back! read more

Geja's Cafe - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great atmosphere, food, and service! Get there early and have some of their delicious cheese and crackers along with your favorite glass of wine! read more

My wife and I spent our 25th anniversary at Geja's Cafe for dinner. It was a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was very warm and romantic. The food was delicious. Our servers Holden and Felipe were amazing! We will definitely go back to share future memories at this restaurant. read more

Okay experience, just don't use a Groupon that was gifted to you as then everything changes. In addition to the 4% operational fee, as soon as you use a Groupon they will not tell you but will add an auto 20% tip to your bill, which includes 20% on the 4% operational fee! Then when you ask the manager about this, he will tell you that you should have been told that when you used the Groupon, and when you tell him you weren't told that, and we're surprised with it when you got the final bill, he will just say oops! Not how can I help resolve this... It was more like you cheap bastard for using a Groupon, that I remind you was gifted to me, and apparently the person purchasing it was told I would be charged an auto 20% tip, but I do not expect the person giving the gift to communicate that to me. I always thought that Groupon was used by restaurants to entice people to come in and experience what they have to offer. Instead, I left their confused, and feeling very used. And all over maybe $15 that you would think the proprietor would have tried to resolve. Mind you we had their most expensive dinner, four cocktails, AND after dinner drinks! We liked the place until the end!! Obviously, they don't need my business and are OK with that, as am I! Very disappointing! Let the buyer beware! read more

Very romantic. More of a couples experience. Not for large groups or parties. Great service. Greta for vegetarians, too!

Ambiance is 5 star, staff is efficient, concise and kind. Never made me feel silly for asking questions. Food- solid! You get so much with each course- there's no reason not to eat your vegetables here while still indulging in quality meats and seafood, overloading in cheese and indulging in chocolate! read more

Geja's cafe has some of the best service in the city!! Our server was so friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. The ambiance in there is definitely the most romantic, they go above and beyond to have a live guitar player. I see why they've been around 60 years! read more

Since 1965, Gejas has been blessing Chicago with its premier fondue dining experience - an experience that has rightfully earned it the title as Chicagos most romantic restaurant. It's dimly lit, with wine bottles all around and live music. However, it isn't just for couples - My brother and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves as we moved through the menu! For starters - the drinks were good! Cocktails are 50% off during their happy hour too! The food experience following was fantastic. VEGETARIAN AND PLANT BASED OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AS WELL! We started by dipping various fruits and breads in the Gruyere cheese fondue. Then moved to a variety of meats, seafoods and veggies being fried in an oil, to pair with 1 of 8, of their house made sauces. The finisher is a flamed pot of Belgian chocolate served with more fruits, churros, rice krispy treats and pound cake for dipping. AMAZING! I tried a bottle of their special reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - perfect, and we also tried a warm drink made with Bailey's. Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere and a filling spread. Make a reservation to experience them and tell them that Bri from Planes and Plates and her brother Brian , sent you! Enjoy! read more

My partner and I visited Deja's this past September with a Groupon discount. Even with that discount, we were treated incredibly well by everyone on staff. You could feel that they were excited to be running the service. My partner let them know about our anniversary and they made the night extra special; we even have a little card to remember the occasion. Our waiter, Tyson, was a wealth of knowledge. He managed so many tables with the same level of care; at no point were we left wondering what to do. He remembered our dietary restrictions throughout endless courses, it was amazing. The wait staff was full of attentive, courteous people. There was a live musical performance that night, too, which was a delightful addition to our trip. If I had any criticism, it would be this: the pound cake may have been a miss, at least in terms of "fondue dessert." I would also recommend avoiding the bathroom if you're on the claustrophobic side, but given that the location is underground, that might be a given. I look forward to visiting again whenever I find myself in Chicago. read more

Geja's Cafe - Vegetarian Fondue options, with tofu, peppers, and onions on offer. - Fondue Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went here for our anniversary with a Groupon and we were very happy with the experience. If you drive note that valet parking is $15 and there is no close parking for non residents. Ambiance is romantic with subdued lighting and a guitar player. Service was very good. We chose the international fondue which included chicken, steak and shrimp for the main. There was a nice salad to start, and then a cheese fondue with a large basket of bread, assorted fresh veggies, grapes and apples. Some reviews complained about portion size but we felt if anything the portions were overly generous- we left over a lot of the bread and veggies since we wanted to make sure we had room for the later courses. We also ordered a carafe of red sangria which was delicious. The cheese fondue was very good. The main was also accompanied by veggies and it was fun to cook the items in the oil. Oil was very fresh. The dessert was churros, pound cake, marshmallows, apples, strawberries and bananas to dip in delicious warm melted chocolate. Everything tasted fresh. This is not an inexpensive dinner even with a Groupon but it was fun and perfect for a special occasion. We left stuffed - couldn't do this on the regular! read more