We dined here after getting a recommendation from an employee working at the Embassy Suites. We drove from downtown Chicago to experience the Serbian cuisine. 016 did not disappoint!! We each had something different from the menu: Ground Beef Burek (meat pie-my favorite), Chicken Schnitzel (Karadjordjeva), Chicken Soup, Charcuterie, Cheese and Spinach Burek, and a Sausage Sandwich. SUPERB! We also ordered dessert, the custard chocolate cake was wonderful, and the baklava was not too sickly sweet. The entire experience was wonderful including the excellent wait staff and vibe. We can't wait to return in the summer to enjoy the outside patio when we visit the Chicago area again!
Great food and service. The sandwich was huge enough to feed two people! It was a little bit too salty but I guess because it was loaded with meat!
We found this place by mistake because we couldn't find the Japanese place we were looking for. I didn't know much about Serbian food, but my girlfriend was pretty familiar. When you first walk in, it looks like what I imagine the soup place in Seinfeld resembled, so I figured it had to be good. There were a couple freshly baked loaves and pastries behind the glass cases and there was a baker standing in front. We asked some questions about the menu and were very surprised when he told us we could have a seat. To our surprise, as you walk past the sandwich pick up area, the place opened up into an amazing indoor dining area and an outdoor patio. We chose to eat on the patio.
The waitress came to get us. She was extremely helpful with her suggestions and recommendations and each one was perfect. We chose from their specialty cocktails, perfect for the warmer weather. And then I ordered the muffaletta, and she had the burek. Everything was absolutely delicious. The drinks were refreshing and flavorful. The muffaletta was packed full of meat, cheese and flavors and the burek had the best crust and filling I had ever tasted.
This was a spectacular introduction to the world of Serbian food. But the only problem is that they may have set the standard too high. This was another top ten eating experience. If you're in Chicago and want more flavors than your face can deal with, head to 016 Sandwich Shop. Be sure to come hungry!!!
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