Laschet's Inn

This place is a gem! The food (chef's kiss), is phenomenal.
The staff and especially the owner, great people.
So much more on the menu I want to try.
Beer selection absolutely goes well with everything I've had so far. So long as the place is there, it's going on my permanent recommendation list for German cuisine in Chicago.

Where has this place been all my life! I've driven by here countless times but never stopped in...until Friday January 5, 2024. My wife and I stopped in around 3:00.
There was a decent crowd.
The place has a warm, welcoming, German vibe, and just feels right.
Ahhh... Let me start by saying we intentionally ordered way too much food.
Not because we were overly hungry but because it was our first time here and we wanted to sample as much of the menu as possible. We started with a couple of appetizers: A Jumbo Pretzel, and Potato Pancakes.
The pretzel was very good and the potato pancakes were great.
The serving of potato pancakes was massive, and came with both sour cream and applesauce which my wife appreciated. For her entree my wife enjoyed the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich.
Her German Potato Salad was okay, but I prefer potatoes sliced as disks rather than big chunks, and I also prefer the salad to be a little sweeter.
But I'm nitpicking and it won't impact my rating. For my entree I had the Sauerbraten, the gravy had a lighter color than I'm accustomed to, but it had good flavor and the meat was super tender.
My Red cabbage was excellent, and the closest I've ever tasted to my mom's! The Spaetzle was perfect - nice and crispy on the outside and tender inside.
I also had a cup of Goulash, which was delicious! Service was excellent and very friendly.
Prices are in line for a wonderful German meal.
We had tons of leftovers to take home, which was all part of my plan. The one oddity was a shower in the mens room.
I'm sure it was leftover from a bygone era.
It's always fun to see quirky little things like that in old buildings! Lashet's Inn instantly became one of my new favorite German Restaurants.
I can't wait for my next visit!

Owner response

The food was delicious, and the portions were large.
You definitely get your money's worth.
We had the lenten special creamed herring appetizer, and it was outstanding.
The potato pancakes are more like a pancake; do not expect the Latke style of shredded potato with onion.
They are served with both sour cream and apple sauce.
The Sauerbraten has a non-traditional white gravy that tastes good but is definitely different from what I am used to.
They have a very good selection of draft beers as well as a good selection of beers in bottles and cans.
The Chicken Paprikash had very good flavor and richness to the gravy.
The Goulash is tender, decadent, and has a little heat to it.
The service can be slow, so it is not a place for a rushed meal.
The restaurant area is clean and has a great ambiance.
The restrooms are separated, with the men's bathroom being by the front of the restaurant area and the women's being towards the back.
The men's room is a little cramped, but that is a necessity for space.