About - Cafe Galapagos
At Cafe Galapagos, we invite you to experience the warm and vibrant spirit of Ecuadorian cuisine in the heart of Chicago. Our story began with a passion for sharing the rich flavors and traditions of our homeland with our community. We're proud to be a family-owned restaurant, where every dish is crafted with love and care to bring you the authentic taste of Ecuador. We're committed to serving only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to ensure the highest quality of our dishes. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, making you feel at home with every visit. We're also committed to giving back to our community, supporting local charities and events that bring people together. Come and taste the difference that care and compassion make. We can't wait to welcome you to Cafe Galapagos. Phone us at (773) 754-8265 or visit us at 3800 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. We look forward to serving you.
Amenities and More
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
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I've been here a few times now. There's no wait for a table, you sit yourself anywhere. Parking on the street, I typically walk no more than a block. Service is good. They serve water in styrofoam cups which I found odd but, water tastes fresh and refreshing. Prices on food are expensive with the average being like $20 for a plate. The food is very delicious. We had empanadas, morocho, salmon and broiled chicken. The portions are massive and the food is very very good. They give complementary platano chips which are always bomb. I'd give this place 5 stars if the prices were a little lower. Highly recommend!
It's the worst Ecuadorian restaurant I've ever been to. The menu was totally overpriced. The person who greets you in was visibly unsanitary and with no smile. He even looked at us with an unfriendly face. After seeing the price of the menu I was outraged because the ample variety of plates for this type of food means that the ingredients are not going to be fresh. It's totally overpriced, and the environment feels like an old, not sanitary place. We didn't even order anything we just left. Not recommended at all. It's sad that Ecuadorian food places like this that don't help raise the real quality of this cuisine. Bummer
The food here is amazing and the portions are very generous! The complementary plantain chips are a plus too. I had the caldo de bagre and I highly recommend it! The fish was perfectly tender and the broth was so comforting and filling. A perfect place to enjoy a warm, delicious meal!