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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

GRETEL’S HAPPY HOUR IS BACK ☀️monday – thursday | 4pm-6pm$2.50 oysters with the purchase of any alcoholic drink*availabl...
06/02/2026

GRETEL’S HAPPY HOUR IS BACK ☀️

monday – thursday | 4pm-6pm
$2.50 oysters with the purchase of any alcoholic drink*

available by the half dozen or full dozen only 🦪

*soft drinks not included

see ya at the bar 🫂

national burger day and we all know who has the best ones…
05/28/2026

national burger day and we all know who has the best ones…

charcuterie and sips on the patio kinda weather ☀️
05/26/2026

charcuterie and sips on the patio kinda weather ☀️

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
05/22/2026

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

all love
05/18/2026

all love

the guy she told you not to worry about
05/14/2026

the guy she told you not to worry about

why did the chicken cross the road?to get spread on our sourdough(sorry)
05/08/2026

why did the chicken cross the road?

to get spread on our sourdough

(sorry)

love ya
05/05/2026

love ya

this hot dog could be yours tonight… the girl’s way out of your league
04/30/2026

this hot dog could be yours tonight… the girl’s way out of your league

Fried Maitake 🍄‍🟫nutritional yeast, herbs, green goddess 🍃
04/27/2026

Fried Maitake 🍄‍🟫

nutritional yeast, herbs, green goddess 🍃

a few of the vibe
04/24/2026

a few of the vibe

a dozen reasons to come see us today
04/21/2026

a dozen reasons to come see us today

happy saturday we’ll see you in a bit!
04/18/2026

happy saturday we’ll see you in a bit!

get yourself a pound of jumbo fried shrimp to end the night with. why not
04/15/2026

get yourself a pound of jumbo fried shrimp to end the night with. why not

This or that? Spaghetti alla Chitarra1. Maitake, miso, parmesan, black truffle, chiveVS.2. Res sauce, parmesan, torn bas...
04/10/2026

This or that?

Spaghetti alla Chitarra

1. Maitake, miso, parmesan, black truffle, chive
VS.
2. Res sauce, parmesan, torn basil

the drinks are ready, which one’s yours?
04/07/2026

the drinks are ready, which one’s yours?

we 🫶🏻 you
04/04/2026

we 🫶🏻 you

100% worth the wait
03/31/2026

100% worth the wait

guess the drink win a shot!!!!
03/27/2026

guess the drink win a shot!!!!

who is she, you ask? it’s our vegan pastrami carrot sandwich and she’s THAT girl sourdough, sauerkraut, pickled beets, m...
03/24/2026

who is she, you ask? it’s our vegan pastrami carrot sandwich and she’s THAT girl

sourdough, sauerkraut, pickled beets, mornay, mustardaise

what screams weekend in the 60s ☀️ more than a charcuterie?! we’ll see you soon
03/20/2026

what screams weekend in the 60s ☀️ more than a charcuterie?! we’ll see you soon

slinging these your way 👇🏼
03/16/2026

slinging these your way 👇🏼

this could be you tonight 🤤 or… every day. your choice
03/11/2026

this could be you tonight 🤤 or… every day. your choice

you guys are all so hot and cool we wish we could give you a kiss on the forehead
03/07/2026

you guys are all so hot and cool we wish we could give you a kiss on the forehead

over 150 types of whiskey… trust we’ll find the perfect one for your OF
03/04/2026

over 150 types of whiskey… trust we’ll find the perfect one for your OF

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

Out of Business

Food safety rules last inspection date: 2025-10-28

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.

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