Authentic Polish buffet with pierogi, schnitzel, stuffed cabbage, and desserts






















"This Norwood Park icon is only open Friday through Sunday, but it makes up for the limited hours by having an “endless” buffet where you can theoretically eat 67 cheese blintzes. They have everything from Polish schnitzel to kartacze, along with soups and ice cream (those are served at the table). Red Apple has been open since 1984 and looks like it—legend has it some people have been eating the same buffet plate since then and just never left." - john ringor
"What this iconic restaurant in Norwood Park lacks in limited hours (it’s open Friday through Sunday) it makes up for in having an “endless” $32.99 buffet where you can theoretically eat 67 cheese blintzes. The buffet has everything from Polish schnitzel to kartacze, along with soups and ice cream (but those are served at the table). The Red Apple has been around since 1984 and looks like it. Legend has it that some people here have been eating from the same buffet plate ever since and just never left." - adrian kane
"What this iconic restaurant in Norwood Park lacks in limited hours (it’s open Friday through Sunday) it makes up for in having an “endless” $32.99 buffet where you can theoretically eat 67 cheese blintzes. The buffet has everything from Polish schnitzel to kartacze, along with soups and ice cream (but those are served at the table). The Red Apple has been around since 1984 and looks like it. Legend has it, some people have been eating the same buffet plate since then and just never left." - Adrian Kane
"Red Apple was known for its buffet, which is still open on weekends, but, like everyone else, it has made adjustments for the pandemic era, specifically takeout. (There’s also a prix-fixe family-style meal for those who want to eat in the restaurant.) But the pierogis are still the same, and there are eight varieties to choose from, both sweet and savory, plus two vegan options." - aimee.levitt, Ashok Selvam
"This 30-year-old Polish-American restaurant is set to reopen with its traditional favorites intact, including stuffed cabbage, pierogi, and herb-baked chicken." - Naomi Waxman