I am a certified professional eater (Da Garbage Disposal) and when I say I know food ..... I do…read morethis for a full time job. I been to Big Ed's when he had the smaller place and every time I pass by Waukegan my vehicle has a lock on Big Ed's to go eat. EVERYTHANG I tries there so far was delicious. Meaty ribs made my mouth water, the burnt ends were fire, all the sides I tried were terrific SPECIALLY that BBQ Tony Macaroni I call BBQ Ice Cream!!!!!! Only thang bad about goin' to Big Ed's BBQ ius you have to leave at some point!!!!! For all the folks that complain in his reviews either you are gettin' paid by his competition, jealous your Mom can';t cook like this when you grew up or you are from the UK and can';t handle seasonin'.

Always hits the spot! We used to frequent their old restaurant across the way and now that they've…read moreopened up their new location we had to check it out. The restaurant is so much bigger and livelier and were so excited to see all of their success. Definitely come early to be able to try their brisket and Tony Mac! You wont regret anything you try but those are defnitely our favorites. Oh and the ribs, if you're looking for the incredible smokey juicy flavor look no further. Any of their bbq sauces are great and pair well, but we highly recommend giving their original a go because of the perfect balance of sweet, savory, with a bit of a kick.

This restaurant in Waukegan is small on the inside. Not the most ambiance but the food makes up for…read moreit. You can definitely eat here but it's mostly for take out. The employees are friendly and ready to help. The food comes out very quickly to you. They have a window where you pick up your order. They don't do table service. We ordered a full chicken with all the trimmings.

Can't miss this place. Located on Green Bay road. Building is bright yellow and orange. Came here a…read morecouple of times during the years and they have the best chicken yet. I used the drive thru to take my order and there's wasn't many people there at the time. But normally this place can get packed. They do have a couple of tables inside for indoor seating. I ordered the 8 piece family pack. Which comes with a whole chicken with green onions and jalapeños and 3 sides. I got rice, mashed potatoes, and extra green onions. Everything is so delicious. It also comes with 4 sauces. 2 red ones and 2 different green ones. My favorite is the lighter green one. It has a little kick but it's still pretty good.

This place has amazing Korean chicken wings! They are made to order so don't expect food right…read moreaway. The wings are super tender with a perfectly crispy coating. My go-to flavors are the Cheesking and the Mala Spicy--both are packed with flavor. For me, the real standout for me was the tteokbokki. The sauce is incredible--it has a mild sweetness from tamarind that really elevates the whole dish and keeps you coming back for more. I'd honestly come back just for that sauce! I had to order one to go. The chef even came out after our meal to check in and offered candy to all the kids. Such a thoughtful touch--great hospitality all around. Definitely come support them when you're craving wings!

Overall: 4/5 Food:…read more5/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Came here for dinner and got the Kimchi Fried Rice, and the Garlic Honey boneless chicken. The food was on point! The crunch that Korean fried chicken has, always amazes me. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I really appreciate that they use boneless THIGHS and not chicken breast. The chicken THIGH meat is dark meat and juicy, while white meat just drys out so easily and fast. The Kimchi Fried rice was good too. It's got a little heat on it, but when you eat the cold pickled daikon with it, it has a nice balance. If I'm ever back in Great Lakes IL, I'll doubleback fasho! Might be hittin this place one more time before I leave! My only constructive criticism would be to allow 2 flavors on the 10 piece and higher. I could only get 1 flavor, and there were so many that sounded good, I would've loved to have tried 2 flavors.

Always a great trip to Culver's to feed my cheese side! Jackie was phenomenal with her patience as…read moreour party navigated the menu (some first timers) and she handled it like a pro! Very friendly and quick service as felt like the meal nearly got to our booth before we did! Casual and laid back vibe at this location to enjoy the food over conversation as we were on limited time. Until next time Culver's!

Popped in for concrete mix custard. Like there are variety of sizes as we only needed the mini…read more Flavors were incredible: raspberry and hot fudge in my case. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Nice sit down area.

I haven't had Five Guys in awhile so made my way to this one as it is newer and near me. The…read moreestablishment is clean and plenty of signs about having peanuts out. They have a deal going on for a combo with a little burger, fries, and drink. It's one patty which did the job for me but you can upgrade to two patties for an additional cost. I tried their Cajun fries and I liked the seasoning of them. The food was made fresh and love that you can customize what you would like in it. It is on the expensive end for fast casual but overall it was delicious a good reminder that it's an option.

Burger is ok, the lettuce and tomato in the burger makes the burger so soggy. Cajun fries too…read moresalty but then strawberry milkshake is good. Table kind of dirty bathroom needs to clean up. Floor was wet

At first I thought it was gonna be a bad experience because it was AI on the microphone, but I have…read moreto say the employee who took care of me great guy definitely would come back and one of the best shakes I've had in a while

This Checkers location is a hit and a miss. I was craving their seasoned fries, so I decided to…read morestop by. They have an automated drive thru. The computer was able to get everything I said correctly. There's no screen to see if the order was taken correctly, so you just have to trust the computer heard you. After ordering the classic mothercruncher with cheese, no tomato, fries, and a 4pc monsterella stix, I pulled up to the window. The employee told me my price and my food were made pretty quickly. Everything was nice and hot. I love their mozzarella sticks and the marinara sauce that comes with them. Checkers has some of the best seasoned fries around. The chicken sandwich was good but not my favorite. I may stick to their burgers. They are one of the few things around that close if you need a late night snack this could be for you.

Absolutely recommended with 5 stars!…read more I heard about this restaurant from TikTok as it is rated the #1 restaurant in Lake County, and now I see why! We stopped in for some lunch. We were greeted by owner Marlene, who is absolutely wonderful. We placed our order and got some fresh lemon water. I ordered the lunch special Chicken and Gyro plate, and he ordered the Lamb Kabob Plate. While we waited for the food, we chatted with Marlene, and we were given some baklava (love that stuff). My goodness, the aroma coming from my plate was so good. The meats were cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were just right. He told Marlene that was not his first choice for food, but this meal changed his mind. The pitas and sauces were delicious as well. The presentation is nice, and portion sizes are large. I brought some home. I feel so bad because I forgot to tip, which is crazy for us. But, this just means we have to return soon and give a large tip. Don't skip trying this place. You won't be disappointed! Closed on Sunday, so plan accordingly.

Believe the reviews! LOVED this restaurant. We stopped by…read morefor a late lunch and each of us had a little something different and we enjoyed everything. The owner helped us choose since we had never been there before. She was so friendly and welcoming. I'd go back just to sit and talk to her, felt like family. Started with some Hummus, followed by a Beef & Chicken Shawerma Plate and a Lamb Shawerma Wrap and finished up with some Baklava. Large portions and very reasonably priced.

My first time having a Chicago style cheesesteak hoagie and I was very impressed! I've had Chicago…read morestyle hotdogs before (once went on a hunt for "the best") and cheesesteaks, but I've never had the 2 together. My hoagie was full of delicious and perfectly cooked steak, full of seasonings, oil and mayo making it slightly wet like I like (I love my sandwiches saucy). The bread was tender yet sturdy enough to hold all the wet goodness, and to my surprise, the onions weren't overpowering. I was tempted to save half of my sandwich for later that day, but it was so good I ate it all in one setting. Unfortunately my waffle fries were non-edible. They were all fried way too hard and crunchy like rocks which was disappointing. The service was quick and extremely friendly! Since they were out of curly fries they gave me a few extra waffle fries (just wished they weren't cooked extra hard!) and I was offered an iced water cup for the road on a 92 degree day!!! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area and maybe even give the fries another try!

For what it looks like inside & out, the sandwiches will surprise you. I got the Chicago steak with…read morecheese & hot sauce, very delicious! The guy working the counter was nice & helpful. Just under $10 nowadays isn't bad. I'd definitely stop back in to try the sandwich I had or something else.

Store was clean…read more Staff was friendly even while the store was very busy. Military discounts which is cool. Food was fresh and hot.

The food is consistent. The best part is the sauce. The coleslaw is not tasty. Service is quick…read morefresh food and the dining area is clean and fun... except please keep door clear of all the nasty chicken grease fingers on the glass.

Stopped in for dinner while out and about. We stopped in the pouring rain…read more Maria was very nice! We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Her meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and mine was hot (in spices) and fresh. Wow, that had quite the kick.

I'll start with this, in a complete rain storm / windy while trying to place an order at the drive…read morethru I was getting drenched and asked the lady if I could pull forward to the window. When I arrived at the window we were met by Maria who was absolutely nice and helpful, not to mention, patient. We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck (didn't even listen to what she said after the meat) and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Served with a smile. We will certainly be returning. We did sit in the car, in the rain and enjoy our sandwiches. My meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and his was hot (in spices) and fresh. My goodness that kind of spicy hot is hard for me to handle. WOW! Great experience all around!