I have been a long time patron of Gnarly Knots and I have yet to have a bad pretzel. The pretzel…read moredogs are delicious as are the many other offerings. I was just there on Friday and got an Italian Beef stuffed pretzel. Dipping that pretzel and letting it soak up that au jus was so delicious. Favorite sweet stuffed pretzel is the chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed ... sublime! Everyone is kind and the decor and sound is inviting. Every time I introduce someone to Gnarly Knots, they become regular customers. Run don't walk ... I highly recommend Gnarly Knots!

I have always wanted to try this place, and I was finally in the area and able to drop in. I went…read morewith the garlic and cheese pretzel and a black tea. I would pass on the tea next time. The pretzel was good, but I think I ordered something too basic. I want to try something more over-the-top if I get to return. The service was friendly and fast. The interior looks like a rustic cafe, and I love the area it is in.

Stopped by this morning to get pretzel bites and there was nobody behind the counter and no…read morepretzels to be seen. No customers either. This is the second time this has happened. Will not try to go there again.

Just went to this place right next to my kids high school and the hot, fresh soft pretzels were the…read moreperfect Friday afternoon COMFORT food! Mike and the lady at the register weee both super nice and professional and the place was bright and clean. My son and I sat there at the window and ate our pretzels and it was a delicious time! Thanks Auntie Annie's for making great soft pretzels!!!

The poutine was so good the gravy was salty and warm and the fries were hot and crispy and the…read morecheese was so gooey. The Hunter schnitzel was definitely the best. The Budapest schnitzel topping isn't as spicy as I thought. Kind of tasted like mild salsa. Our server was nice. It seems like a lot of people come to drink. Lots of varieties on beer and etc. even cocktails. Had a TON of people though. I had to wait over an hour to get seated.

Fantastic meal! Had the beer cheese soup, and it was the stuff dreams are made of. Decent service…read more Traditional German food in a delicious German environment.

Tasty beer and delicious food! We ordered the shrimp tacos and Reuben sandwich. Both were very…read moretasty, but personally, the Reuben was my favorite of the two. We also tried a few of their beers, and they were all enjoyable. The atmosphere was very trendy and inviting, and we had amazing service. It's also a great, spacious place to host an event, such as a birthday party or office gathering. They have a HUGE TV in the middle of the bar, which was perfect for watching the Bears game! Definitely will be back to try more of their beers!

Recently stopped in for the first time to have dinner with a friend and had a good experience…read more We ordered the cheesesteak eggrolls and bang bang cauliflower for apps and they both were amazing! The cauliflower tasted just like orange chicken lol highly recommend them! We also split the alter prime burger and thought it was so nice they separated the meal into two plates for us so we didn't have to do that ourselves (which we wouldn't have minded either). Burger was 10/10 - cooked perfectly! We both ordered beer flights and opted to have lighter options. Overall, we loved the beer but the orange hwip was prob my favorite! Tasted like a pineapple orange juice lol very delicious! Our server was very nice and attentive too! The only "issue" (wasn't really a big issue!) was that I wanted a booth and they said the booths were all reserved, but there was a whole other side that wasn't in use during the entire night we were there (several booths) and they didn't offer those. Not a huge deal but there wasn't an option to reserve a booth or else I would've made sure to do it. We had a great time overall! Food was delicious and service was great. Will def be back (hopefully in a booth lol).

We were so happy to find a Wetzel Pretzel at Oakbrook! Pretzels were so butter and we treated…read moreourselves to the jalapeno cheese this time and it had the perfect amount of spice. They are also very friendly and added extra salt to our pretzels. We will be back everyone we visit the mall.

Whoa. Never heard of this place before now but let me tell you …read more. 1) They have Boba 2) Their lemonade can rival CFA but without the whole extra baggage 3) The pretzels now include funnel cake style and some dessert styles with strawberry syrup 4) The owner actually works the stand. They are in the basement/lower level next to Starbucks across from the candy bar. They take all forms of payment via Toast (their system emails or print and text receipts). Frozen lemonade has Blue Raspberry and Strawberry available.

One of our favorite places to stop for a snack in Benton Harbor. The bacon and cheese specialty…read morepretzel or the classic sour cream pretzel is one of my favorites. I usually bring a pizza or a ham and cheese pretzel pocket to go and they reheat in the oven very well. The pretzel dough has a hint of sweetness and its very soft and chewy with a crispy crust. Not overly salty too. I prefer it over Auntie Ann's and wish there was a storefront in the Chicago suburbs. The service here is always with a friendly smile. I've met the owner a few times, and she is always pleasant to speak with. The price is within reason for the amount of food you get. Great place to come with friends for a quick bite.

I have been here a few times. I really like the ham and cheese and pizza pockets and pretzels. The…read morestaff is always friendly. Cinnamon rolls were an interesting idea but they were too sweet. They need to take the syrup down a notch.

Elmhurts Brewing is a great spot for a few beers or some tasty food. Are these the best beers in…read morethe greater Chicagoland area? No. But they are solid beers and the food is also tasty. The place is a pretty normal brewery vibe, which is cool. It's clean and well maintained. And the staff was super cool, always checking in and making sure we were good. This is a nice, solid place to check out.

My lovely wife and I visited Elmhurst Brewing awhile back on a whirlwind day in the 'burbs with our…read moredrinking friends. This was the fourth establishment that we visited that day. While we had a nice time here, I wasn't totally wowed though that is not really the fault of the venue. I suppose that's what happens when you eat and drink all day. The interior is fun, and the service seemed fine. My love and I enjoyed our flight tree of four beers, and we tried a pretzel stick with beer cheese that our friends had ordered.

Update 2026 - Oktoberfest at Schnitzel Platz…read more It's official. Celebrating Oktoberfest at Schnitzel Platz has become a tradition for us. Live music, dancing, interactive fun, flowing beer, and hearty German food, honestly, who argues with that combination? The place transforms into one big cheerful party where strangers toast like old friends and nobody leaves quietly. This year was extra special because it was my sister's, from Buenos Aires, first time experiencing the festivities , and she absolutely loved it. She left with a full belly and a few loud, happy memories that will probably resurface every time she hears an accordion. Service is always upbeat and fun, keeping pace with the festivities. The food is heavy in the best possible way, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're raising a stein. Prost to traditions worth repeating.

We came on a Saturday night and it was my 1st time dining at Schnitzel Platz and I don't have a lot…read moreof experience dining at German restaurants. Our server was very attentive and was able to answer all our questions we had about the menu. She definitely helped us decide on what to order. The menu is extensive with so many different kinds of Schnitzel to choose from along with a variety of entrees like pork shank and pork chops. We first started with the sauerkraut balls as an appetizer. These deep fried sauerkraut and smoked ham balls were served with a honey mustard like dipping sauce. Absolutely a must try. We also ordered a half order of the German potatoes pancakes and they were the best I've ever had. So light and crispy and we ordered a side of sour cream and apple sauce to complement the pancakes for extra up charge. For our entrees I went with the pork chop zingara. It was a healthy portion of breaded chops topped with mushrooms and tomatoes with ham. We chose the green beans and bread gravy as the sides. Absolutely delicious and plenty to take home as well. The also ordered the Deutsche Haus Platter - Breaded pork schnitzel, frikadelle (German chopped steak), assorted sausages. Served with home fries, red cabbage, and sauerkraut. You can substitute the sides if you want but kept our order as is and so glad we did. The home fries were really good. The entree was a great way to try a little of everything so I know exactly what I'll want to try the next time I come which I home will be in the near future. All the entrees come with soup or salad. We got the soups : the goulash and liver dumpling soup. The goulash had a kick from the paprika but it was very hearty. I am not a fan of liver but it was good too and the broth was rich. Schnitzel Platz offers great hearty and comfort German food with a very fun atmosphere filled with live music. Nice selection of German beers on tap too. The service was also great.

Relaxing place to have a drink and/or lunch and take in the views!…read more Plenty of places to sit for groups or couples.

The Northman is a place that fits a Chicago summer evening vibe. Being right on the river is the…read morehighlight- drink in hand, water and skyline right there is hard to beat. Go in early or late summer when it's warm but not melting-hot and you can actually enjoy sitting outside! The rosé cider was great! Crisp, refreshing, exactly what you want on an evening by the water. Grabbed a Chicago dog (unexpectedly good) to go with it and was a nice wind down with friends after work. Heads up, it's pricey (but so is everything by the river). You're paying for the view and the vibe, and it's worth it!

I miss their pretzel sandwiches more than life itself. Thinking about them used to get me through…read morethe day and I wish they were still in the mall.

Good pretzel. It was a little tough, but it still had that wonderful buttery and salty flavor. I've…read morehad about a dozen pretzels at the Ottawa location, and those pretzels have always been soft, so I'll just stick to that location. The workers at the Peru location were friendly, and there was a constant stream of customers.