Lior's Cafe

Name: Lior's Cafe
Address: 10500 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60628-2308
Telephone: (773) 239-5467
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (95)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

10500 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628-2308

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

LIOR’S CAFE, NESTLED ON THE VIBRANT SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO, IS A CULINARY GEM THAT BRINGS THE AUTHENTIC FLAVORS OF HAITI TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

LIOR’S CAFE STANDS OUT AS A WARM AND INVITING SPACE, ADORNED WITH VIBRANT HAITIAN ARTWORK AND DÉCOR THAT REFLECTS THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CARIBBEAN NATION. AS YOU STEP INSIDE, YOU ARE IMMEDIATELY ENVELOPED IN A WELCOMING AMBIANCE, WHERE THE SCENTS OF SPICES AND THE SOUNDS OF LAUGHTER FILL THE AIR.

THE MENU AT LIOR’S CAFE SHOWCASES AN ARRAY OF TRADITIONAL HAITIAN DISHES METICULOUSLY CRAFTED WITH LOVE AND EXPERTISE. FROM THE FIRST BITE, YOU EMBARK ON A CULINARY JOURNEY THAT IMMERSES YOUR TASTE BUDS IN THE VIBRANT AND DIVERSE FLAVORS OF HAITIAN CUISINE. EVERY DISH IS PREPARED USING HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS, CAREFULLY SOURCED TO MAINTAIN THE AUTHENTICITY AND ESSENCE OF EACH RECIPE.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 239-5467
Website
https://liorscafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Our full menu can be catered for your next event. Visit liorscafe.com for details. <br /><br />Please email us at info@liorscafe.com to inquire about catering.

Location
10500 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628-2308
Neighborhood
Washington Heights
Cross street
105th Street & S Halsted
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 95 people are saying

Lior's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lior's Cafe offers "delicious food" with a charming ambiance featuring murals and live music. Although service can be slow during peak times, the staff is "extremely kind" and accommodating. Known for the "best Haitian food in the city," the cafe is a must-visit for its mouthwatering dishes and welcoming atmosphere.

95 Reviews

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JOAN
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was outstanding in the food, service, and cultural environment it provided. This was my second visit and food and service were consistent. I am so happy to have such a first class experience in my neighborhood.
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Carolyn
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This reservation was set on the Mother’s Day holiday and I don’t think they were prepared to have so many customers. Service was very slow and had it not been for the great live entertainment we would have been extremely disappointed. The food was good when it finally arrived, but the overall ambiance was wonderful because of murals both inside and outside of the restaurant. The staff was friendly, but not as attentive as they might have been. We may try this restaurant once more to support the Haitian community they represent.
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Darnell
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Honestly I do not go out my way to write bad reviews, but the fact that the first 20 minutes there was enough to make me decide that I wasn’t going spend my money or time there is ridiculous. I made a 3:00pm reservation, walked in with my plus one, and waited at the front desk for 10 minutes, no one greeted us or told us that they’ll be right there, we walked to the back where workers were taking online orders and was told that they were supposed to have a party of 10 but it turned into a party of 30, and that someone would be moving people around and cleaning off a table for us, but again for another 10 minutes we stood there looking stupid and lost, as no table was prepared for us. I heard the food there was really good from online food reviews, but ended being a waste of our time, the customer service that time was terrible.
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Phoebe
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lior's Cafe is a lovely place! The food was delicious, and the owner and servers were extremely kind and went out of their way to make our anniversary dinner special. We had a wonderful time.
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Yvette
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you to the team at Liors. Will definately be recommending that everyone comes check yall out. Service, food, everything was awesome.
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Gabrielle
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Haitian Food in the city. The owner is so nice and accommodating. The waitress was amazing. The food is always good.
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Rashida
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all loved our respective dishes. The appetizer, pate, was good. Not as thick as I know for Haitian pate to be but delicious. The portions were healthy. The ambiance was good. Haitian music was a nice touch. The corking fee is a little high $10 for wine $20 for other liquor but that is my only complaint.
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Remy
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
With reservations it took over 2 hours to be able to order food. The food when it did arrive was great, I would definitely recommend this establishment and will definitely visit again but what happened on Valentine’s Day 2025 can never happen again. The staff was very apologetic and accommodating but something failed horribly behind the scenes and I would hate for anyone to experience it especially on my recommendation. The snapper skin was crispy and the meat was still juicy, cooked to perfection. The sauce on it with the vegetables puts you in the mind state of escovitch, great seasoning but very little spice. The cabbage, mushroom rice, mac & cheese, and corn soufflé were excellent compliments to meal. Everything is mouthwatering good compliments to the chef! Please try this establishment out and try to be patient if you run into some hiccups like I did, you won’t regret it.
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Chelsea
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Gave them an hour and a half as we could see they were busy. No food. Poor communication. The hostess was nice enough but overall, they were not ready for their own reservations. Something behind the scenes isn’t working well. I won’t return because nothing about my first attempt was worth me giving them another try. Oh and it’s BYOB but it took them 40 min to provide the cork screw. Then they handed ME the wine to uncork.
Lior's CafeResponded on March 5, 2025
We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your patience as we strive to provide a smooth and enjoyable dining experience, although it’s clear that we fell short this time. We remember this unique situation regarding the corkscrew! That was an oversight on our part, and we sincerely apologize. We’ve taken your feedback to heart and have intently stocked more corkscrews at the ready to provide this service for guests without delay. We would love the opportunity to make it up to you. If you’re open to giving us another try, we’d be happy to offer 50% off your next visit. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can arrange this for you. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us grow and improve!
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Babatunde VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made it to my appointment. The door was locked so I called the restaurant to find out why their doors weren't open. I got in touch with someone working inside and I was informed they're only doing take out and no dine in. I was upset and was about to leave when I saw one of the employees open the door and started putting decorations outside. I called the restaurant again and this time, the owner came to the phone. I explained what his employee told me and he insisted his restaurant was open. Customer service is everything and the lack of customer service I received was the reason I decided to not go inside.
Lior's CafeResponded on March 5, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the miscommunication regarding our dine-in availability. The previous week, we were only offering takeout, and unfortunately, the staff member you spoke with provided outdated information. This was a mistake on our part, and we have since retrained our team to ensure this does not happen again. We completely understand your frustration, and regret that this impacted your visit. Customer service is extremely important to us, and want to make things right. We’d love to offer you 50% off your next order. Please reach out to us directly so we can arrange this for you. We hope to see you again!
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FAQs

Lior's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 239-5467.

Lior's Cafe is rated 3.9 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

10500 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628-2308

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
105th Street & S Halsted
Neighborhood
Washington Heights
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://liorscafe.com/
Phone number
(773) 239-5467
Catering
Our full menu can be catered for your next event. Visit liorscafe.com for details. <br /><br />Please email us at info@liorscafe.com to inquire about catering.

Lior's Cafe

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