Sawa's Old Warsaw
About
An all-you-can-eat Polish buffet founded by Walter Sawa, a Polish pork butcher who came to America after the war. His family still runs it, and the steam tables are loaded with home-style cooking made from scratch.
What to order: A first plate of pierogi, potato pancakes and stuffed cabbage, then go back for the Polish sausage
An all-you-can-eat Polish buffet founded by Walter Sawa, a Polish pork butcher who came to America after the war. His family still runs it, and the steam tables are loaded with home-style cooking made from scratch. A visit is the easiest way to work through the Polish classics in one sitting, with apple blintzes and kolaczki for dessert. It's a short drive west of the city.
Address: 9200 W Cermak Rd, Broadview, IL 60155
Neighborhood: Other Suburbs
History: Walter Sawa opened the buffet in 1973. Tasting Table calls it "widely considered as the oldest Polish buffet in the Chicago area" (Tasting Table, Nov. 10, 2025).
Ranking: No. 7 of 9 on Tasting Table, "The 9 Best Polish Restaurants In Chicago," Jan. 3, 2026.
Recognized by: Tasting Table, Oak Park & Beyond.