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Customers frequently praise the facility's hot saunas, cold plunge, and food, noting a clean, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. However, recurring criticisms in lower-rated reviews highlight declining maintenance, such as broken showers and dirty facilities, alongside rising prices and a mandatory service fee. Some patrons also report that staff enforcement of hygiene rules has become inconsistent, leading to a perception that the venue has deteriorated since a change in ownership.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
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836 Google reviews we collected
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“Staff and patrons are friendly, facilities are clean, and the whole place has a great oldschool bathhouse atmosphere.”
“It’s a great place but the person name Sergey who works there is extremely rude and unprofessional.”
“My go-to place for a legit shvitz, with two old-school saunas--dry and wet--and excellent food.”
“I went back since I was fully vaccinated, and I don't recommend it.”
“It requires train and bus transfers, so access is a bit difficult, but I think it's an amazing experience.”
“…of TVs to watch sports, Towels and Robes available upon request, very reasonably priced, Stay all day, Great Staff!…”
“Food menu was outstanding as always, although a bit pricey.”
“Being able to enjoy traditional dishes and beer immediately after an outdoor sauna is unique to this place.”
“the pace of the place is nice and slow as it should be.”
“Super clean facility with genuinely friendly customers always willing to strike up a conversation.”
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Great schvitz. Saunas are hot, food is great, and cold pool is cold. Staff and patrons are friendly, facilities are clean, and the whole place has a great oldschool bathhouse atmosphere. Always leave feeling like a new man.
I've been a pretty regular patron here for about a year and I have to say the saunas, cold plunge, and food are 5/5 However, increasingly, insecure men have been dipping into the cold plunge straight out of the sauna, with their sweaty, disgusting shorts/towels/full clothes on. Without even taking the cold shower.…
サウナ好き日本人です。 印象としては、周辺を訪れる予定のあるサウナとお酒好き日本人は来ないと本当に損するレベル感です。 男性限定のサウナで、トルコスタイルとロシアンスタイルの2種類の部屋と、摂氏5度の水風呂、屋内のソファー多数完備の整いどころと、屋外の3～4脚のベンチがある整いどころ（屋外喫煙可）といった設備です。タオルとガウンが借りれます。 ロシアンスタイルはサウナの席の段差が大きく設置され、上部はタオルを腰に巻かないと座れないほどカンカンに熱いです。やけど注意ですが大満足です。 トルコスタイルは、木の枝葉などを用いる少し上級者向けスタイルだったので割愛しますが、同じくとても良いと思います。…
I always have an excellent experience at the Sweatlodge. Great staff and great company as well.
First time doing something like this. Glad I went with friends because I would have been a bit lost, but the sauna/cold plunge was awesome and the Ukrainian salad I had afterwards was peak. Will definitely go again next time I’m in Chicago.
When you really want to experience a true Russian and Turkish style bania this is the best place around. Fantastic heat, cold plunge pool and amazing food from the kitchen
4.8 ★★★★★ 836 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Great schvitz. Saunas are hot, food is great, and cold pool is cold. Staff and patrons are friendly, facilities are clean, and the whole place has a great oldschool bathhouse atmosphere. Always leave feeling like a new man.
Way beyond awesomeness 😍😍😍💗💯
Relaxing and refreshing, perfect for a day of football.
Tuskish hamam 😱
I've been a pretty regular patron here for about a year and I have to say the saunas, cold plunge, and food are 5/5 However, increasingly, insecure men have been dipping into the cold plunge straight out of the sauna, with their sweaty, disgusting shorts/towels/full clothes on. Without even taking the cold shower. Staff seems to be more concerned with smoking out on the patio instead of enforcing the rule of showering and disrobing before taking the plunge. Why have a rule to shower off if you're just going to wear your nasty sweaty polyester swimsuit into the cold tub? It's important to obey the rules for not only the culture, but also for cleanliness. The Koreans have figured this out by banning all clothing in wet areas. Learning opportunity for the Sweatlodge. Would be 5 stars otherwise
サウナ好き日本人です。 印象としては、周辺を訪れる予定のあるサウナとお酒好き日本人は来ないと本当に損するレベル感です。 男性限定のサウナで、トルコスタイルとロシアンスタイルの2種類の部屋と、摂氏5度の水風呂、屋内のソファー多数完備の整いどころと、屋外の3～4脚のベンチがある整いどころ（屋外喫煙可）といった設備です。タオルとガウンが借りれます。 ロシアンスタイルはサウナの席の段差が大きく設置され、上部はタオルを腰に巻かないと座れないほどカンカンに熱いです。やけど注意ですが大満足です。 トルコスタイルは、木の枝葉などを用いる少し上級者向けスタイルだったので割愛しますが、同じくとても良いと思います。 お酒好きにありがたいのは、ガウンを着てそのまま行ける食堂です。伝統料理とビールを外気浴後すぐに摂取できるのは、こちらのお店ならでは。 鉄道とバスを乗り継ぐ必要があり、少しアクセスに難がありますが、最高の体験になると思います。
I always have an excellent experience at the Sweatlodge. Great staff and great company as well.
Maybe my favorite place!
Best sauna. Number one in Chicago.
Nice place to come by chill & relax
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