Fresh, Fresh, Fresh. Super clean restaurant, flavorful dishes, amazing presentation for the price, everything is well thought out, the decor is fun, and their homemade hot sauce was delicious (not sure what Bridget is talking about). I've tried out so many Thai places and this and Sticky Rice are my favorite. Me Dee Cafe is open late too. The calamari and chive dumplings are delicious. They have almond pad thai instead of the traditional peanut pad thai. Also very good. I've also had the me dee curry which is salmon curry and curry noodles. They have a different menu in Thai that is available after 9pm that's a lot like dim sum. Next time we are going to try that and will have to have someone translate for us. We've done takeout, delivery and dined in and each experience has been a great one. If you're in the mood for Thai go to Me Dee Cafe! read more

While this is a fairly average thai place, it gets the full 5 stars because it has pretty great food and it is well priced... PLUS it's open til 2am! Which is perfect for people like me who get the munchies quite frequently. We came here around 1am and got appetizers to take home with us. We had the fish cake (which was pretty good, but nothing special), the "wing wing" which was great, and pot stickers which were pretty good as well. I also bought a bar of chocolate (they sell thai, japanese, and chinese snacks). My only disappointment was that we ordered a tiramisu mochi and they forgot to put it in our bag! Nonetheless, cute little place with great hours, good pricing, and good food. read more

Love it here! Food a presentation is great....but the big upside is that Me Dee is open till 2am!!! Yup, us night owls gotta eat too. I ordered the default Pad Thai Shrimp that I grade all thai restaurants on and Pad See Ewe Chicken on a repeat run. Both delicous but served on the slow side even though there was only one other couple there. Only downside is that it's on the expensive side, but that's made up for their hours, hello-kitty-esque cows on the one wall, and Thai-imported Lay's potato chips with flavors you never knew even existed on the other. read more

This is place is fucking awesome!!!!!! 1. Smoke a bong full of the finest herbs 2. Eat here and enjoy the wonderful delights that Thailand has to offer read more

Great traditional, home-made and street Thai food with prices that can't be beat! Will definitely be back.

My lasting memory of this place was, "I wish they had air conditioning!" We came by late one night after a wine tasting. It's byob, so we kept the wine tasting going. Our single, handsome, thai friend Jim thought their Lad Nar was one the better ones that he's had. My wife and I had the Pad siew and the crab fried rice. Both a little sweet, but pretty decent for a late night meal. Unfortunately, the only source of air conditioning was the giant fan in the middle of the room. Not quite enough for a hot chicago night. read more

Eh.. I got tofu pad said eww. It was fine but nothing special. Crab and cheese same. I ate both by myself and could have ate more. Food wasn't too hot even though I had it delivered only a few blocks. Also had a Thai iced tea. 22.29 delivered . I hate when they don't ring the bell. They called me I didn't answer. I went to the door and noone was there. They called again couldn't understand a word they said. Now this time they were standing at the door . Still didn't ring the bell . read more

After some thrilling turtle racing a few blocks away, the craving for (somewhat) late night eats crossed with my inner passion for Thai. I used my handy dandy Yelp app and found Me dee Cafe. Given it's high ratings, I could almost taste the delicious hybrid of broccoli, noodles, and beef. On our short ride over, I began formulating what my review would say. We were seated promptly with only 30 minutes before close - there was no time to waste! We ordered Beef Lard Nar and Beef Pad Sie Euw (Crispy). My glazed over eyes began to regain focus as our food was delivered to our table. There was no sri-racha so the home hot sauce would have to do. Lo and behold, my surprise. There was no taste. I quickly thought it must have something to do with the beers that I had so I drank some more water and hoped my taste buds would grab hold of themselves. But to no avail... my lard nar was just a heap of pale noodle mixed with briefly sauteed broccoli and lackluster beef. Me dee Cafe-ers, does this happen late at night when cooks want to go home? I hope this was a fluke otherwise, these patrons need to venture further to find some delicious Thai. read more

This is the best Thai food in the Lincoln square / ravenswood area, which is full of decent Thai places.

Delivery was fast! Delivery guy was nice! The lady on the phone was nice! The crab rangoon had a unique and sweet filling but was still the tastiest thing in the whole order. On to the not-so-good...the veggie eggrolls were soggy and over 50% was just the wet, chewy eggroll wrappers. Very little filling so I have no idea what the heck was really in there but we didn't bother eating them all to find out. Pad see ewe was good but I asked for it a little spicy. It came, we ate, and it set our faces on fire. We requested (both online and on the phone) extra soy sauce. We received 1 portion. They managed not to screw up the steamed veggies...so that's good. O.o Seems that maybe we caught them on a bad night but with so many other options up there, we won't be trying this place again. Second worst Thai I've found in this city, sadly. read more

Excellent and inexpensive Thai in Ravenswood! We ate in one night around 6pm and it was empty. Very clean with awesome drawings on the wall. Service was friendly and polite. BYOB. Food was $8 for each order- pad see ewe was awesome, my girlfriend said her panang curry was great- and $3 for chive dumplings that were made right before we ate them. Surprisingly great food presentation too. Will definitely be back. read more

First off, the place is super cute! The walls have cows and lambs eating giant pieces of pink cake. Very minimalistic and boxy is the only way I can describe their look. At first I felt as if it lacked some sort of warmth, but I settled in and felt more at home when the food came. The crab n' cheese was the appetizer. Tasty, dough seemed possibly undercooked closer to the inside but then again could be the style. I enjoyed them nonetheless. Tum Yum Shrimp soup was delicious. I ordered the Kee Mao Noodles, Udon Noodles with Chicken. It was the perfect spicy! I often go to Thai places and am disappointed by the "spicy" options but this was both flavorful and had a formidable kick without being overwhelming. I also tried the Me Dee Signature which was a salmon in curry. I had to get two bites of it since I didn't really get a strong flavor from it, although my friend claimed it had some heat to it. Overall, presentation was very nice and both of us were happy with our plates. Dessert were mochi ice creams, tiramisu and raspberry white chocolate. I was looking forward to it but they arrived very frozen and while the inside was good, the usually wonderful exterior was just awful. *sigh* The waitress was very attentive and nice, but she was away that moment and it takes only a bite of a mochi for it to be gone anyways. Maybe next time... I will totally have to go again! read more

September 21, 2014: Love me some MeDee. I had the classic fried rice with chicken which, although boring, was fantastic. Service is fine and prices are reasonable. Would recommend. August 16, 2016: Updated review. We always get the chicken pad thai and the beef pad siew. I will say, however, that the portions are fairly small. Also, veggie egg rolls are $6 each which, in my humble opinion, is outrageous. As much as I like supporting local businesses, they have to do better than this. read more

This is my go-to restaurant for late dinner with family. I love their congee menu and their food in general. Very affordable and and friends staff. Will come back! I recommend the crab fried rice!!! Sooo amazing. read more

I originally thought my food wasn't going to get delivered because they never confirmed it, but it arrived later on. Thanks for the great food! read more

If you've got a late night craving for Thai food you could do much worse than Me dee. The food is definitely decent, but, just like a lot of Thai joints in the city, the food is much sweeter than you would normally find in a Thai home (I'm guessing to cater to the "western" palette"?). My last trip here was in the summer time and it was practically a sauna inside, so hopefully they've purchased an AC since then. Then again maybe my salty sweat dripping into my food will help offset some of that sweetness? Ok, that's kinda gross... read more

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What ever neighborhood in Chicago needs: A late night Thai restaurant. While I am a bit partial to its neighbor, Aroy, for more authentic and sit down meals - when I want thai and I want it now... MeDee is always there. What cravings has Medee satisfied? (list is partial) - 1:00am post holiday party KeeMao - 11:00pm urgent seaweed salads - 10:30pm Panang curry - Countless mochi needs, all hours - Insatiable need for cute cow and sheep graphics I didn't love their pad thai or signature dish, but I did like them enough. Everything else has been fast, pleasant, delicious and...available! A cute and tasty local hole in the wall. read more

When i lived in Chicago, I lived down the block from Medee. YAY! I always had a lovely tiny place I could count on to meet friends, grab dinner, or try some wacky new dessert. The mushroom salad, which is awesomely diverse and packs some SERIOUS heat, is the thing I miss most- beautiful and weird, it's like a crystalline cornucopia of fungi, soaked in chili goodness. I miss it just thinking about it. I never did get to try to congee "secret" menu. but have read multiple times that it's the bomb- and I believe it. read more

My favorite new Thai place. I feel that I let Kitchette down, but Me Dee is very very good. I am in love with the Almond Pad Thai, a different take on the quintessential American Thai food, but all the better for the twist. The hours are something else. I don't quite understand it. They are open to the A.M. hours, but its not next to any bars. They serve exceptionally good food, but aren't on any hot spots. But whatever, I love it. Its in my 'hood. Its damn good. Its never too packed, and the people who eat there seem to know how to keep a good tasty secret. read more

After reading reviews on Yelp, I decided to order delivery through GrubHub. I was not disappointed. The food came super quick, and was so good. Everything I had was amazing, including the free Thai Iced Tea! Also had some of the best Pad See Ewe with Beef I've ever had, and I've had a lot, as its my default Thai dish. Just ordered again, and ordered something completely different, which I'm expecting to be just as amazing. I'm ordering from here again for sure. read more

Cute little cafe and they just recently added more tables. Very good Thai food and for the price, even better. They have this mural on the wall that just makes me smile ;). Definitely try the almond pad thai and curry noodles, delicious! They are also open very late. read more

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Naam fried rice, I've been dreaming of you. And, you too, banana coconut sticky rice. If you're not given the congee menu, ask for it. That's where you'll find the good stuff like crispy pork belly and ong choy. Pick 3 items and your plain congee is included. Ice creams are available as desserts but this is more Thai cafe and less Thai ice cream cafe. read more

Me Dee Cafe has been our go-to place for delicious Thai food for about 4 years! I usually order the Panang Curry with Tofu; Me Dee is very consistent with their flavors, and this dish always hits the spot! I also order the veggie egg rolls, which are GREAT! To end the order you MUST order the roti! It is the most delicious dessert! You will love it!!! The delievery is always fast and courteous. We LOVE Me Dee!!! read more

Oh Me Dee! How I love thee. I've probably been here (or gotten take-out) 10 times since I move in to the neighborhood. In all honesty, I would be hard pressed to think of another restaurant that is as consistently delicious. They really deliver. It's reasonably priced, and I've loved unconditionally every dish that I've tried there. Sunny Sunny is amazing and I eat it all the time and when I'm not eating it I'm thinking about it. Seriously, 10 fried quail eggs? Did someone say cutest dish ever? Curries, yum. Fried rice, yum. Almond Pad Thai, mega yum. I've eaten at a ton of Thai restaurants in the city, but I swear they hit the nail on the head every single time. The seasonings are perfect, spicy, well-balanced, 10 times out of 10. I love them. Also, they have great late hours (but unfortunately aren't open for lunch), An awesome neighborhood spot and the object of my undying affection. read more

Solid and resounding "meh". 2 Pad See Ew's, both dripping and soaked and a soppy mess of noodles and brocolli; very little flavor...and 9$ for a PSE is very expensive compared to elsewhere. Trust me, skip this one. read more

Okay here's the situation: The wife and I are kickin' it on a Wednesday evening, about to watch some Netflix not wanting to cook or go out for food. We're both a little tired of our favorite Mediterranean place and our burrito joint on the corner won't deliver. Thai food! That's it! We've yet to find one that we like in Albany Park since we moved here last summer (mostly because we're stuck on Mediterranean food) so now is as good a time as any to try someplace nearby. I picked Me Dee Cafe because the Yelp photos looked tasty and several reviewers mentioned they deliver until 2am. We made our order online using Koosine.com which was super easy and it arrived in about 20 minutes or less piping hot. I had the combo fried rice and Jan had pad see ewe and both were excellent. For an appetizer we had crab cake with honey mustard mayo sauce and tomato salsa which kicked all forms of ass. Since they did such a great job on a simple order like this, We look forward to trying all their dishes. What truly earned the 5 star rating was the fact that we are actually outside of their delivery area and they still got us the food super fast and hot. I really appreciated them doing that for us and making an exception because we were starving & lazy that night. read more

This place isn't BAD, but I wouldn't say its great. Granted, I only had dessert when I came (cheesecake which was around $4-6), but it was only 3 SUPER TINY little blocks of dessert... I'm sure everything else is good, but its a bit pricey for getting almost nothing. Charming shop, charming people. read more

Really yummy pad Thai. Very fresh and not greasy or heavy like some Thai places can be.

Everything I've tried at Me Dee has been absolutely delicious. I've always been curious about their congee, and finally got to try it. What a fun and tasty experience! Honestly haven't seen this type of option at any other thai restaurant in Chicago. A large sized congee is enough to split between two people. The exciting part is getting to choose the sides you want! We tried the clams with basil, the spicy sausage, and veggies with fried pork belly. Everything had the perfect amount of flavor and spicy kick. The portions were generous, and we can't stop thinking about the incredible meal we had! read more

I had my first meal at Me Dee Cafe the week they opened, and I continue to go back on a regular basis. I love this restaurant for a plethora of reasons and am happy to sing its praises. They are open late (until 2 am), so they are one of the few places I can stop at on my way home from work. If you are dining in, be aware that the restaurant is tiny. If you are getting carry out and they say it will be ready in 15 minutes, they mean it - leave right away to go and get your delicious meal. The staff is lovely. All of the employees that I have encountered have been friendly, polite, helpful, and generally wonderful - from offering me a free drink or appetizer because I ordered enough to use a coupon they have in their delivery menu or online (even when I don't have or know about the coupon) to recommending something for me to try or pass on based on what I liked about my last meal. Most importantly, the food is always tasty and fresh. The panang curry is really delicious, and I love the almond pad thai. The chicken potstickers are delightful - flavorful, light, and crispy. Don't forget to take a look at the board to check out the specials (or ask about specials, if you are calling in an order), as they have some really great and unique offerings every day. read more

Nah. I ordered takeout from Me Dee and won't go back. First off, the food here is about $1-2 more expensive per item in comparison to other Thai takeout/delivery places, and it's not worth it. The food was average and nothing special. Every dish was over oily and a little too greasy. We ordered the crab-n-cheese, basil fried rice, and the almond pad thai. It was fine but nothing spectacular. Very regrettable meal, expect for how greasy it was. My preference for Thai delivery remains Ben's and there are a number of other Thai places just a couple blocks from Me Dee that I would rather eat at. Not sure what all the fuss is about. read more

This is the place in Chicago for late night khao tom and the accompanying dishes. I get the baby clams, on choy and turnips usually. Glass noodles with crab also good. Liked the old decor with the funny cows better but at least they kept them in the bathroom. read more

This place was awesome, and open late! I went with my boyfriend and we sampled a bunch of stuff, too long ago to remember exactly what we ordered but I do remember we both remarked how it was authentic, had great spice levels (I like it hot!), and satisfied our cravings for good street food after a recent trip to Japan, where we indulged on many gyoza. Also, service was friendly and fast! I keep meaning to go back or to order delivery - lots of people came in to carry out, with a modest dining room a bet a lot of their business is takeout orders. Anyway, this was one of the best Thai food experiences I've had in Chicago, a great place to go for spicy comfort food read more

Wife picked this place at random on a Saturday evening. Circus: Small, fortunately for us, we came at a time when there was no one there, so we got a seat right away. On one wall they sell asian snacks/candy while the rest is decorated in a younger asian/crate and barrel (plates and silverware were from here) kind of decor. Appetizer: Chicken Pot Stickers - Unless you are craving this, skip it, It was good, and filled with a decent amount of chicken, but save yourself some money and buy some from Costco. Entree: I had the Beef Lad Nar which was good. Have I had better? Of course, have I had worse, definitely, a lot worse. The gravy in my dish was thicker then a majority of the other Thai restaurants I have had this dish at, which is actually a good thing! I have eaten this dish at a lot of Thai restaurants and most of the times it has turned out to be a soup, which is disgusting. The gravy was a little too sweet, but the delicious smoky flavor of the thick rice noodles made me soon forget about it. Wife had the Chicken Pad Se Ew, which she asked for extra spicy. The dish was average, but they definitely added the spicy, to the point where you needed to take a sip of water after each bite. Dessert: We had the mochi balls in mango and tiramisu flavors. Both were ridiculously good, highly recommend it if you want sweets here. Overall, if I was craving some Thai food and wanted to go somewhere quick and has good service, this is a great neighborhood spot. However, if you are looking for a authentic/romantic Thai dinner. You might want to keep looking. I gave it 3 stars because the food was quick, good, dessert was real good and we were probably in and out of the place in 45 minutes and didn't feel rushed. read more

I like Me Dee-- especially if you dine in. The food was really spicy, and the desserts are really interesting and tasty. Although, the take out was not as great as an experience. The staff is really friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I really love the decor-- It's cute and eclectic and very clean. read more

Late night dinner, authentic Thai food! Great taste just like street food. We will be back soon!

I just got my food a half hour ago and must say, bravo! I ordered the Panang Curry with chicken and shrimp. I literally had to stop myself from inhaling it. I ordered the chicken pot stickers as well. They were delicious! The only reason why I kept my rating at four stars is because I want to try two other dishes first before giving this place praise. Good job on the food Medee Cafe! read more

My boyfriend and I order from Me Dee regularly for delivery and absolutely love the food. Our regular order includes: Tom Yum Shrimp Soup: My boyfriend swears by this soup and orders it on any possible occasion. Keep in mind the soups are on the smaller side, so if you want soup as an entree you should order 2. Shrimp Wonton Soup: I prefer a lighter soup, so I went with the Wonton and was not disappointed. Broth was delicious and loved the beansprouts. Only complaint would be that the bbq pork was a tad dry. Otherwise, excellent. Combo Fried Rice: INCREDIBLE. I usually find fried rice to be dry and plain but I was very impressed. The dish was neither of those and has become a staple when we order. Panang Curry: This is my boyfriends go to curry and he only has great things to say. I am not a fan of coconut, but if that is something you enjoy you will love this dish. Tip: ask for bamboo shoots they are a great addition! read more

One of the best Thai food I've had in a long time. I'm not a fan of egg drop soup but my boyfriend ordered it was delicious! Crab Rangoon's were good size and golden crispy on the outside. Almond pad Thai flavors were very well balanced and tasted so fresh! read more

The stir fried clams is a MUST. So ridiculously good that I asked them to pack up the leftover sauce so I can pour it over rice when I get home XD read more