Geja’s Cafe was established in 1965. So was the plumbing…
Geja’s Cafe is a well-known restaurant in Chicago, that has been serving locals and out-of-towners for over 58 years.
According to their website, “It’s a perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and unforgettable dining experience.”
The restaurant is surely spot on in their self-description. Geja’s Cafe offers a unique and interactive dining experience, specializing in cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, and various delicious entrées…which all will be dipped and cooked by you!
Geja’s Cafe is known for its warm and intimate atmosphere, with dimly lit rooms, soft music, and tight seating arrangements that create a quant ambiance for a romantic evening. Although, this might not be the most appropriate flex for a first or even second date, unless you have a thing for skewered meat.
Also, Geja’s Cafe is known for its live flamenco and classical guitar performances, adding a bit of Spanish, “sabor,” to the atmosphere.
The fondue experience at Geja’s Cafe is an enjoyable and entertaining for both food enthusiasts and those seeking a memorable dining experience. Humor will naturally ensue as someone will lose their food in the vat of oil. Luckily, the restaurant provides a utensil that resembles a fishing net to recapture a lost shrimp.
Fondue is an excuse to dip food in cheese and chocolate… Who is complaining?
The staff at Geja’s Cafe are sweet, attentive, and helpful. They will guide you through the fondue process, limiting your time spent awkwardly staring at raw meat and skewers.
For the wino-poopers out there, Geja’s Cafe offers an extensive wine list. Their menu features a variety of reds, whites, and sparkling wines to complement your fondue choices.
It’s advisable to approach the menu with moderation and be mindful of your personal tolerance for rich and heavy foods. While the flavors are undeniably delightful, the aftermath may require a little extra time in the restroom.
Obviously, a menu that is particularly rich and indulgent, may have some repercussions on the ensuing bathroom experience. Indulging in the cheesy goodness of the fondue may result in a slightly “heavier” feeling in your stomach.
The combination of cheese, bread, and other delectable accompaniments can create a satisfying but potentially challenging digestive experience for some individuals. Fortunately, the bathroom at Geja’s Cafe provides an equally quaint location to unload a fondue-ridden poo.
The immediate concern with older locations is the likelihood that the bathroom will be on par with the age of the building. This is definitely the case at Geja’s Cafe. Also, the restaurant only has two single serving bathrooms, servicing a generally packed house on the evenings. So, plan to wait in a line during dinner hours.
The Poopable staff agree, the bathroom at Geja’s Cafe has character.
The signage in the bathroom is slightly romantic, thanks to a framed Virginia Woolf quote and mildly entertaining, noting the restaurant’s old plumbing. The bathroom matches the overall restaurant ambiance, and you can hear the live music, while relax on the vintage Gerber toilet.
The vintage appeal only enhances the overall charm of the place.
The old Gerber toilet, juxtaposed to the age of the restaurant, complement each other in a way that highlights the enduring quality of both the brand and Geja’s Cafe. The Gerber brand has been around since 1932. This porcelain potty surely is not that old, but it is likely a classic from the seventies (Poopable staff welcome corrections on observations!).
Some poopers may find outdated bathroom hardware as a negative aspect. However, the well-maintained and overall cleanliness of the bathroom bode well for the overall dumping experience.
The bathroom may not offer the glitz and glamour of a modern restroom, however it does offer a full-length mirror on the door, to make sure your clothes lack any fondue splatter and a somewhat curious wooden bench.
What is the bench for and why is it in here? The restaurant has free coat check at the entrance, so the Poopable staff had some ideas, however none were…solid.
Is Geja’s Cafe Poopable
The restaurant is poopable. However, during peak hours on a weekend night, it would not be advisable as a line is quick to form in this regularly reserved restaurant.
The live guitar music will help to mask any fondue-powered flatulence, otherwise easily heard by those waiting in line, but remember the age of the location. The old plumbing may not be able to handle the combination of a cheese, meat and chocolate infused fondue number two.
The nightmare of any pooper on a date is being the culprit of a toilet clog. Although, Geja’s Cafe’s dessert menu can accommodate to quelling that brief embarrassment.
Speaking of clogging toilets, any poopers out there with a clog story? The Poopable staff want to hear from you and hopefully unclog any residual shame.
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