Ethan's Restaurant & Cafe
- Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 2201 N. Sheffield Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-244-9012
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This casual Lincoln Park BYOB and coffee shop is the perfect place to go if you're in the mood for a fruit smoothie. Or a fancy espresso drink. Or Korean food. Or sushi. Located within DePaul University's campus, Ethan's wears many hats to cater to the student crowd. You'll find daily lunch specials starting at $7, and an all-you-can-eat maki buffet is offered daily. (Beware, there are a lot of rules: There's a two-hour limit for the table, everyone at the table must participate, and while you can order any maki from the menu, there's a limit of one maki priced at $9.95 or more per person. There's also a $5 per-person charge for any leftover maki.) If you're not in the mood for maki (or rules), go for a noodle dish, a Japanese entree such as salmon teriyaki or chicken sukiyaki, or a Korean dish like barbecue ribs or bibimbop instead.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Sheffield Avenue and Webster Avenue
- Parking:
- Metered and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Red Line (Fullerton)
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Japanese, Korean, and Sushi. Coffee, smoothies
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Required
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Cafe
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Internet Access:
- Free WiFi
- Specialties:
- Fruit-flavored bubble teas, coffee drinks, smoothies, all-day maki buffet
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Debit Cards, and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes. Within Lincoln Park.




