Gretel

Gretel Gretel is a restaurant located on W Armitage, serving up classic New Orleans muffuletas for Fat Tuesday, fried chicken sandwiches anytime, and even a hangover curing McGretel breakfast with fried chicken and glazed donuts as buns. With a cocktail lounge snack menu featuring chicharrones with pimento cheese dip and their own thoughtfully crafted bourbon in house old fashioneds, Gretel offers unique experiences and flavors to its customers.

Recent social media posts

Wednesday might as well be the start of the weekend. Have some drinks
09/09/2026

Wednesday might as well be the start of the weekend. Have some drinks

OOOH WE to this full fried chicken 🫦
09/04/2026

OOOH WE to this full fried chicken 🫦

feels like you haven’t seen our sandwiches in awhile and that’s honestly a shame
08/31/2026

feels like you haven’t seen our sandwiches in awhile and that’s honestly a shame

shrimp cocktail ftw always
08/26/2026

shrimp cocktail ftw always

all of these waiting for you at the bar 😘 see ya soon
08/22/2026

all of these waiting for you at the bar 😘 see ya soon

we literally have everything you could ever want on this menu, guys
08/19/2026

we literally have everything you could ever want on this menu, guys

look at this big a** sandwich. and it’s vegan?? amazingVegan Pastrami Carrot Sandwichsourdough, sauerkraut, pickled beet...
08/14/2026

look at this big a** sandwich. and it’s vegan?? amazing

Vegan Pastrami Carrot Sandwich
sourdough, sauerkraut, pickled beets, mornay, mustardaise

love you, mean it
08/10/2026

love you, mean it

getting that perfect bite isn’t hard when you have a perfect bone marrow in front of you
08/07/2026

getting that perfect bite isn’t hard when you have a perfect bone marrow in front of you

sunday funday!!! and your drink’s ready
08/02/2026

sunday funday!!! and your drink’s ready

you know what’s a good pair? gyoza & sticky ribsGyozaVeggie: cabbage, mushroom, misoPork: garlic, scallion, soySticky Ri...
07/28/2026

you know what’s a good pair? gyoza & sticky ribs

Gyoza
Veggie: cabbage, mushroom, miso
Pork: garlic, scallion, soy

Sticky Ribs
char siu, orange, fried garlic, scallion

this…. and that. happy friday
07/24/2026

this…. and that. happy friday

Address

2833 W Armitage
Chicago, IL
60647

To reach the restaurant located on W Armitage in Chicago, you can take the CTA bus or train to the nearest station and then walk to the location. Alternatively, if you are driving, take the local roads until you arrive at the destination. Street parking is available nearby but it may be limited or subject to restrictions during peak hours. It is recommended that you check for available parking options in advance.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 12am

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Food Inspection

PASS

Food safety rules last inspection date: 2026-08-24

What people say

Gretel, located on W Armitage in Chicago, is a must-visit restaurant for foodies. The cocktail lounge snack menu offers chicharrones with pimento cheese dip that is simply divine. The house old fashioneds are made with their own collaboration bourbon, which is thoughtfully crafted and incredibly good. Gretel also knows how to celebrate Fat Tuesday with classic New Orleans muffuleta, oyster shooters, and more. Their fried chicken sandwich is a great way to start your day and now they are open at 11 am every day for lunch. If you are looking for something unique, try their McGretel breakfast which includes fried chicken with glazed donuts as buns and bacon fat hash browns. Gretel's food creations are paired with the neighborhood's best beers making it an unforgettable experience.