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The Bavarian Lodge Info
Amenities
From the business
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Identifies as women-owned
Service options
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Fireplace
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Great dessert
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Hard liquor
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Small plates
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Wine
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Identifies as women-owned
Best WLM Reviews
Mid week visit! The facade does not provide a clue of how awesome this place inside is! I was pleasantly surprised when we entered. We took the high chairs and were very close to the bar. Too many craft beer options - so asked the waiter to give us his recommendations, even for food! All what he suggested were amazing and we enjoyed every bit of it. For a weekday - it was pretty packed. We were left alone to have our conversations in peace. Come to think of it - there was no music playing. But the vibes inside were good ????
Excellent German food! We each enjoyed our meals and both desserts were great. Nice beer selection. The atmosphere was nice and we’ll definitely return soon.
Outstanding service from waiters and bartenders at every visit! Unique menu featuring a mix of German and American classics.
Drink menu features a fast-paced rotation of local and national craft beers, so there’s always something new to try!
Update 2/14/24
We came here spontaneously close to 8 pm. We had no issues finding parking in the lot, but the lines were hard to see. It would be nice if the lines were either more visible or more lighting. You guys do not need a reservation, believe it or not, not every restaurant has to have a reservation page. We walked in and were immediately seated. Service was amazing. The staff was very attentive and kind. This is a great place for grabbing drinks, they have an extensive beer selection. I wanted to try more of the menu vs the last time. We ordered a bunch of items.
-German potato pancakes 5/5 - incredibly moist and flavorful. I added the applesauce and sour cream to pancakes and it increased the flavor.
-liver dumpling soup 5/5 - very hearty soup. The meat itself tasted great when paired with the broth. Dumpling was very meaty and juicy. Beef stock was flavorsome.
-choose 3: meatloaf, tiroler schnitzel, thuringer, boiled potatoes, garlic buttered corn 5/5 - all 3 kinds of meat were terrific, no complaints. They were beautifully cooked, tender, savory, and filling. All of the sides were tasty.
-roast duck: quarter, bread dumplings 5/5 - duck was very juicy on the inside and had a thin, crispy skin. Eat both together and dip in that gravy.
-scotch egg 5/5 - first time having this. Hard boiled egg wrapped in sausage mixture. Interesting texture. It was good though.
-Apple strudel 5/5 - fresh, warm apples with cinnamon. Pastry dough was soft and delicious. Honestly, once you take a bite you don’t want to put the fork down.
I came here a couple times but not recently. I’ll have to come back since I live a lot closer and I love German food. If you came on a weekend then it might be difficult to find a table immediately. However, on a weekday you will have a much shorter wait. I tried the almond crusted duck tenders, stuffed cabbage rolls, and Hunter’s schnitzel. The duck tenders were crunchy, could use more duck taste, but tastes good with the orange-horseradish marmalade. Stuffed cabbage rolls were superb. Cabbage was easy to slice and the meat was very tender. Hunter’s schnitzel was nicely breaded with succulent chicken. The gravy was very mouth watering and savory. Great service. Prices were good for the amount of food served.
Excellent beer bar in suburban Chicago. Frequently rotating taps that include some unique European imports (sometimes very rare to find on tap) along with local brews. All food choices have been delicious with some of my favorites being the goulash, any schnitzel, or even a burger!
Sit in the bar area if you want to experience the beer lodge type atmosphere.
Parking lot is on the small side but now you can use the lot next door.
Love The Bavarian Lodge! Fantastic menu with every single Schnitzel imaginable. You really can't go wrong with just about everything offered. So good!
If you want an experience that is true to what they are serving, this is the place to go to.
This is true German food, German beer and atmosphere.
Our server, he was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the beers that he was able to describe them and recommend what we have been previously ordering to make our experience amazing. We were there for the Mother’s Day lunch/dinner service, the hosts were great with communicating and getting us sat during our reservation time. Everyone made the restaurant clean and presentable for all the guests arriving for a big day.
I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. We walked out happy, full and satisfied. This was a great experience for families. Thank you for a great dinner.
Visited family in Homer Glen. They know we like German food. They decided to bring us here. Just a great experience all around. Great food! Great drinks! It was 7 of us and we all sampled from one another and everything was just spot on. You won't regret coming here.
Quick Facts About The Bavarian Lodge
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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