Opening hours
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Chicago: 12:28 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
166 West Washington StreetChicago, IL 60602
About Lotus Bahn Mi
Looking for a Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago? Lotus Bahn Mi is at 166 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Lotus Bahn Mi is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday).
Available service options are takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- Address
- 166 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lotus Bahn Mi’s weekday schedule with 6 other Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 20 hours a week, 50 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 83% of Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays; Lotus Bahn Mi does not.
Compared with 6 other Vietnamese restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 10 menus with 640 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.04 and $16.95.
We don’t have Lotus Bahn Mi’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Vietnamese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Wonton Soup | 40% | $12.21 |
| Pad Thai | 30% | $16.04 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
- Non-smoking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lotus Bahn Mi there are 436 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 994 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (157), Bars & Pubs (127), Sandwiches & Delis (83), and Bakeries & Desserts (73).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Vietnamese restaurants are within a mile and 13 within three miles. The closest is Green Apple PHOever, 0.1 mi away.
306 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsCardozo's Pub< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexQdoba< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisEinstein Bros. Bagels< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeChicago Brü< 0.1 mi
- AmericanCity Social< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lotus Bahn Mi's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
Is Lotus Bahn Mi open on Sunday?
No, Lotus Bahn Mi is closed on Sundays.
Where is Lotus Bahn Mi located?
Lotus Bahn Mi is located at 166 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602.
Does Lotus Bahn Mi offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Lotus Bahn Mi offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Is Lotus Bahn Mi wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Lotus Bahn Mi open late?
No, Lotus Bahn Mi usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Lotus Bahn Mi?
There are 994 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lotus Bahn Mi. Nearby options include Cardozo's Pub (< 0.1 mi), Qdoba (< 0.1 mi), and Einstein Bros. Bagels (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Lotus Bahn Mi?
3 other Vietnamese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Green Apple PHOever, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 10 menus with 640 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.04 and $16.95.
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