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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

ww couldn’t pick our favorite angle they’re all too good
06/23/2026

ww couldn’t pick our favorite angle they’re all too good

more of the team 🫰🏼
06/18/2026

more of the team 🫰🏼

who doesn’t love a good lobster roll (especially when it’s THIS good)
06/14/2026

who doesn’t love a good lobster roll (especially when it’s THIS good)

new drinks on the menu!!!
06/10/2026

new drinks on the menu!!!

Chef Nate’s back with a new dish!!! 🤤Stuffed Sea Bream 🐟summer vegetable, creamed corn, chimichurri Hello summeeeerr!!  ...
06/06/2026

Chef Nate’s back with a new dish!!! 🤤

Stuffed Sea Bream 🐟
summer vegetable, creamed corn, chimichurri

Hello summeeeerr!!

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 ☀️

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05/22/2026

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

all love
05/18/2026

all love

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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