Saint's Alp Teahouse

4.4 ( 437 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
2157 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
+1 312-842-8882
Saint's Alp Teahouse, located in Chicago’s vibrant Chinatown, offers an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine that satisfies both tradition and innovation. This beloved establishment has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike since its inception. Reviewers rave about standout dishes like the Taiwanese pork chop and the rich beef brisket noodles, each remarked for their generous portions and appetizing flavors. Denise L’s nostalgic recounting of her early visits highlights the restaurant’s enduring quality, particularly the delectable sticky rice—a true must-try for lovers of this classic dish. The drinks, especially the signature sumiyaki coffee with coffee jelly, impress even those who typically shy away from coffee. Walkers’ family dinners showcase the diverse menu, reflecting the restaurant's ability to cater to varied palates with standout items like baked chicken and lamb. Andrew Pierre praises the lamb chops, emphasizing the tender meat paired with a unique black pepper mayo sauce. Overall, patrons appreciate the quick and friendly service alongside reasonable prices, making Saint's Alp Teahouse a perfect spot for gatherings. Whether you're revisiting favorite dishes or exploring new culinary delights, this teahouse promises a delightful dining experience steeped in flavorful tradition.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For Saint's Alp Teahouse

Denise L
May 25,2025
I’ve been going to Saint’s Alp Teahouse since I was a freshman at UIC. That was 20 years ago (yikes I’m old!) when they were at a different location. I had a Taiwanese roommate and she really liked their Taiwanese pork chop and tea egg over rice. So we would go to the restaurant to eat and study. Other than the Taiwanese pork chop, I’ve also had the beef brisket noodles and marinated mince pork over rice. It is good. Their teas are amazing too. I’ve never had anything else on the menu up until recently. My friend introduced me to the sumiyaki coffee with coffee jelly. I’m not a coffee drinker but it is DELICIOUS (adjust the sweetness to your level)! I also ordered the new menu item- sticky rice (lo mai fan). I have a weakness for sticky rice and it is not bad at all. The portion is huge!!
Walker
May 1,2025
We had dinner with family. Portugal baked chicken and lamb dish was delicious. The chicken skewer and chicken wings were amazing. Service was great.
Andrew Pierre
Apr 1,2025
Saint's Alp is really a treat! We were in the area and their outdoor menu really stood out! Glad we decided to dine here! The service was quick and the menu is full of such authentic cuisine! I tried the lamb chops with black pepper mayo sauce....trust me is tasted sooooooo good ( dont let the name scare you away)! The lamb was super tender. Fair prices, nice portion sizes, and quick service. Add this place to your list!
Nicholas P
Apr 1,2025
Saint’s Alps has always provided good quality and delicious food over the years. They used to stay open really late because they were our go to for late night meals. Prices were reasonable. Great service. Restaurant was clean. They were good for groups. Portions were ample when sharing.
CL
Mar 9,2025
Have dined here several times and every time found the food delicious and service fast and friendly. The drinks are great, too!
Kelvin Cee
Feb 13,2025
Try the spicy lamb stirred fried with thin cilantro. It’s a personal favorite of mine. I asked for it to be mildly spicy and it was done perfectly tender and just a hint of spiciness. We also had eggplant fish fillet chow fun (thick noodles) and golden stirred fried tofu. All of these are excellent. Not too heavy in the sauce and you can taste the actual food that’s in it. The chow fun was slightly too soft— but still delicious. More firmness would be perfect. Over all 4.8 stars so I round it up to a five. 4 stars for the atmosphere as seating near the door is not recommended. We went on a cold day and waiting guests kept the door open and made our food cold. I had to tell them to close it myself. The host was too busy.
Joi Shaw
Feb 5,2025
Wasn’t sure I even liked bubble tea, but Saint Alp’s was recommended to me for it. It was amazing!
Plano
Feb 4,2025
Great underrated hong kong cafe. Food is really good and on point. Price is cheap too. They are very generous with the ingredients as well. The entire bottom half of my bowl is filled with noodles. I do wish i have more broth instead but it was a perfect amount of tofu, chicken and shrimp. I really enjoyed it. I just wished that they did not name it laksa because it is definitely not anything close to laksa. It’s a typical chinese style curry noodle. Also, just a tip for the owner: The name of this restaurant needs to be changed to something more chinese because this restaurant is very empty during lunch time when everywhere else is packed. I mean, people go to Chinatown wanting chinese food or at least asian food and saint alps doesnt sound very chinese so maybe that’s why it lacks customers. I didnt even realize that it’s a hong kong cafe until i heard the staff and customers speaking cantonese.

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