As a long time lurker of this forum, I'm happy to have my first post here.
Yesterday, I rode the Metra Heritage corridor's Saturday excursion trains to Lemont, in search of Eastern European treats. For dinner, I rode up Lemont road to Cafe Smilga, in Darien. I'm happy to report that the restaurant is still there, and doing brisk business. I started my meal with a half liter of Švyturys Ekstra, with Rye bread and butter. For the main course I ordered their combo of Cepelinas, Potato pancakes, and Koldūnai, figuring it would be a great foray in Lithuanian food. And how delicious it was! By the end I was stuffed and feeling like a king.
Smilga also has quite the grocery store, bakery & deli section in it, and I'd highly recommend it if you're looking to pick up any Lithuanian goods. I picked up frozen potato dumplings, and Lithuanian Potato Sausage (Vedarai).
If you find yourself closer to Lemont, and don't feel like heading up to Darien, I'll also recommend Celina's Fresh Market. While more Polish in nature, they do have a substantial Lithuanian section. I picked up Kugelis from the deli, Bacon Buns, and Lithuanian Rye Bread.
Cafe Smilga
http://www.smilgabakery.com/2819 83rd St, Darien, IL 60561
(630) 427-0929
Celina's Fresh Market
https://www.celinasfreshmarket.com/14164 McCarthy Rd, Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1669