Cermak-Chinatown

91 reviews

Chicago, IL 60616

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Cermak-Chinatown is a Subway station located at Chicago, IL 60616. It has received 91 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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  • The address of Cermak-Chinatown: Chicago, IL 60616

  • Cermak-Chinatown has 4.1 stars from 91 reviews

  • Subway station

  • "Some great places to eat and shop"

    "Like many CTA elevated train stations, it is a bit unkept and dirty"

    "ENJOYED MY TIME THERE TAKING IN THE SCENERY AND SHOPPING AT THE VARIOUS STORES"

    "Chinatown is a great place to spend a good day at"

    "If you take the red line from the city (eg Lake station), board at the front carriage so that when you exit from the train at the destination, you will be closest to the elevator (smelled disinfected; a real welcome) or escalator to Cermak direction"

Reviews

  • Abuelita Maco

Some great places to eat and shop. But cleanliness is a problem. Overflowing trash receptacles ( baskets) on the streets, garbage overflowing from dumpsters, rats running in and out of some restaurants in the alleys. Produce from restaurants sitting on the bare ground in the alleys next to restaurant doors. It is very hard to find paid parking forget about free parking. But the biggest problem is the lack of public restrooms. If you are sitting down and eating in a place they will usually let you use the restroom. But if you're getting take-out, picking up an order, or just walk in off the street you will not be allowed to use most restrooms. I saw a goat delivered out of the trunk of a car to a certain restaurant...I lost my appetite. On another day I saw some restaurant kitchen workers sitting outside in the alley on the ground cross legged cutting up meat on a wood block that was on the gross dirty ground also. There needs to be some surprise inspections.

  • C Thomas

Like many CTA elevated train stations, it is a bit unkept and dirty. However, the platform and the train provides some nice views of the Chinatown area of Chicago. Even if you are not going to ride a train, it may be worth a ticket just to stand on the platform. With that being said, there was a lot of news reports on local Chicago stations about Chicago and CTA crime at the time of my trip so you may want to be cautious and it may not be a good place for kids. I will leave it to you and your discernment and discussion with officials to make the best choice for you and your family.

  • Brigitte Gholar

ENJOYED MY TIME THERE TAKING IN THE SCENERY AND SHOPPING AT THE VARIOUS STORES. IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO BRING YOUR FAMILY. THERE ARE VARIOUS RESTAURANTS AND STORES THAT HAVE NUMEROUS ITEMS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS. LEE WING WAH IS A GREAT RESTAURANT TO GO TO. THE STAFF THERE ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND THE FOOD WAS GOOD. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT.

  • Jamie

Chinatown is a great place to spend a good day at. There are many great restaurants along with shops to buy cool souvenirs, popular asian candy, and anime merchandise. Of course, let's not forget the cool dessert cafes! It's really cool to see more businesses open up around chinatown.

  • P

If you take the red line from the city (eg Lake station), board at the front carriage so that when you exit from the train at the destination, you will be closest to the elevator (smelled disinfected; a real welcome) or escalator to Cermak direction.

  • Jenny Ross

From a European's point of view, this is an interesting place to visit for shaved ultra-cold ice cream, usual (and unusual) pan-Asian groceries and medicines, souvenirs, bubble tea, or just people-watch.

  • Vanessa Lam

Accessible station with an elevator. Outdoor, but felt safe as there were always police officers walking around the few days I was there. The view of Chinatown from the station isn’t bad either.

  • UtaHiME歌姬

A place for you to find Chinese food, Hong Kong food and Asian supermarkets. I will say you must try the Dim Sum over here and do not forget to take a cup of bubble milk black with you!

  • David Rodriguez (David)

Es demasiado sucio el transporte en el tren, las escaleras y casi todo el lugar, no funciona el elevador no hay asistencia para discapacitados

  • Quang Nguyen

Chinatown is a must visit in Chicago. Plenty of restaurants to choose from as well as gift shops. Before you leave take a boba tea to go

  • Lily

I absolutely love China Town. I visit Everytime I visit Chicago. Great shopping and view. Also such a beautiful place for a walk n food.

  • BARCELONA FC

Nunca habia visitado este lugar y la verdad me impresiono con la cultura china las tiendas y los restaurantes muy bonito el lugar.

  • MicusIII

Plenty or opportunities for food and shopping at China Town, but the subway car could of been a bit cleaner on the inside.

  • Elmer Diaz

2nd. time here and it was ok. If you like Chinese culture and their food, this place it's perfect.

  • Gregory Levi

The train station has three entrances & exits to make it convenient for entering & leaving.

  • Rachel Rodriguez

Hay muchas opciones de restaurantes, tiendas y pastelerías, los postres son deliciosos.

  • barbara Samaniego

durante invierno las paradas expuestas como esta de metro suelen ser muy inhumanas

  • Mark Adams

No matter how many times we visit Chinatown... it's awesome! Fun for everyone.

  • Jacob Korducki

Clean with nice views. Convenient access to all the main Chinatown attractions

  • BDR_EDM LIVE

The start of most peoples china town trip. It could be a little cleaner

  • Engi89

Nice walking area of Chinatown. Lots of restaurants and fairly clean.

  • Vicky McPherson

When I’m Chicago don’t forget Chinatown it was a great experience

  • Annette Ward

Beautiful display outside of the Cermak station on the red line.

  • Hope Harms

Views from the platform during a brief, partly sunny downpour.

  • J Argueta

This stop takes you to Chinatown. A must if you are a tourist.

  • Han Stw

This station has one of the nicest views of Chicago skyline.

  • Julián Henao

El barrio de cultura china en la ciudad de Chicago

  • Michael Van Bodegom-Smith

Can be dirty at times but otherwise pretty solid

  • Santosh Sugumar

Looks beautiful with all the artistic buildings.

  • James Lipinski

CTA is a great way to get to where you're going.

  • Bruce Ma

Interesting bird view location of the Chinatown

  • Dan Fun

clean. but the surrounding area is like dump

  • Michael Cippant

Come here to find kids brandishing pistols.

  • Yin Chen

中國城有鮮芋仙 台灣餐廳(鹹酥雞,魯肉飯.....) 米其林推薦大宮米線

  • Folando Sutton

Quiet lovable ‍‍‍ …

  • Vencent Follery

Time and money savers. I like it.

  • TravelKing Visuals

I love it beautiful places....

  • hortencia vivero Chicago ilinois

Muy buen servicio de trenes

  • alberto galvez

Próximamente lo visitaré.

  • miguel chino

The food is great!!!!

  • Angela Ordonez

The food and stores

  • Tabatha hughes

So much history

  • Steven C

So convenient!

  • TIANWEI CHEN

Familiar Place

  • Julia Robinson

E-z to get to

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Discusting!

  • Pedr0 Morales

EL PAISAGE

  • Uladzimir Sapeshka

Great area

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