Have been in twice. First their famous burger then an Italian beef dipped hot. It was a decent chew…read morebut their beef lacked a lot of flavor. Employees are helpful and keep the dining room clean. I was expecting more.

Three because this is the 3rd strike. The food is good but the one cashier working on Monday…read moreafternoon no the drive thru person but the inside counter. Always has a bad ass attitude and treats and talks to customers with an attitude. I'm done going here 3 strikes your out. She was a Bitvh every time I went there. Never again

Had dinner there last evening. Good chicken sandwich paired with a beverage from Revolution…read more Karaoke was the order of the evening. While not a fan of that art form, the place was lively and fun. I'd eat there again.

Yummy cocktails and the trio of salsas with hot, freshly made tortilla chips? Yes, please. Treat…read moreyourself with a side of queso, too. Perfect lil happy hour!

Burger Antics is one of the most fun and delicious burger spots in the area. They're always coming…read moreup with creative, flavorful combinations, one of my favorites had a ramp chimichurri that was so good I actually asked for a to-go container to take some home. The burgers themselves are top-notch, great blend, cooked perfectly, and packed with flavor. The drinks are also excellent, with a solid variety to pair with whatever you order. The staff is always friendly and attentive, which just adds to the experience. It's a place that clearly puts thought and creativity into everything they do, and it shows.

Disclaimers: - No…read morethe inside isn't the biggest. I was a bit hesitant about that before going as well. - Yes it's really only a burger joint. They have different appetizers and things but not a super extensive menu Do not let these things deter you tho. They're just facts. This place was pretty delicious. Mac n cheese was (I think) the best I've had from a restaurant in a while. I love the type of fries that they pair with the burgers, they were fresh & not too salty. Our burgers were also very good. Apparently they have a new burger/dessert of the week each week so those items do change. They looked like they'd have good drinks too, I'd definitely come back to try. It can be a bummer that it's not a place where you can eat, drink, then hangout a bit so don't expect to be allowed to sit for too long. Service was also very nice

This gem never disappoints! My family and I have frequented this spot for many years and every…read moretime, the service and food are great! Big servings with delicious flavors, staff are always so warm and welcoming. Very comfortable environment as it has a lovely bar and separate dining area, as well as a newer party/dining space. Thank you Village Pub for being you!

Food and service excellent. Very authentic with large portions and reasonable prices. Been a…read morecustomer for years and never disappointed

After seeing a TikTok vid, I decided to give this spot a try. There was a parking lot but it was…read morefull so I parked on the street. Upon entering it was decent, clean, decor was sub par not the best. No menu listed but a monitor showing digital pics of dishes. The owner took my order; she was nice, friendly. It seemed like they were a bit over each other in the kitchen or with orders. I waited about 30 minutes but after inspecting bag they forgot to include the side of spaghetti and yams which were pretty small for $7 each. No music playing but in the next room they had a football game playing on tv. I ordered the fried chicken dinner for me with mac + cheese and cabbage. The chicken and mac + cheese were decent but cabbage was a bit dry, unflavorful. I also ordered the meatloaf for my other half with mac & cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. He said it was good. The spaghetti was good but the container was cracked and leaked in the bag. Yams were average, u can bypass them. Overall experience was decent but not superb. At least I patronize them.

I always want to support black owners so I came back to eat at this location when it orginally…read moreopened with the orginal owner.. I see there is a new owner and I was so disappointed this time in the $79 cost for family meal to much for the quantity of food that was given and the presentation of the food look like it was heated up in styrofoam containers toxic (see pics)!! The dressing was good stove top with gravy, mac cheese noodles were melted cheese in a styrofoam container warmed up into the microwave, the chicken was good, but it was soggy because it was next to my greens, the yam's some were not done so they were hard. And they tasted watered down.It wasn't good! The taste of the food it was not like mama's.

I always enjoy coming here for a beer and snack after a hard work day, the staff is extremely…read morefriendly, the space is quiet enough sometimes I can do a little work but the patrons and staff are always engaging. I like that the menu changes I didn't get to grab her name but the lady with the cool accent and Nicole were really attentive and kind :)

Old School Tavern and Grill seems at first blush to be another dive bar. But that really couldn't…read morebe further from the truth. Yeah this is a bar but it's also a really good restaurant and sports bar as well. The food is really good. We had the prime burger, the Mac and cheese and the pork chop sandwich, along with a few other things. The burger was great, with grilled onions and cheddar. Next time I'll get bacon too. The Mac and cheese was solid. It could be a bit bit more creamy and gooey, but it was good. The pork chop was a bit dry and needed sauce. Let's work on that. The drinks are great - the beers are awesome and their martinis are great. No complaints. The staff is the best. Super helpful and friendly. The space is also great with lots of TVs showing all the games. This is a seriously good neighborhood bar and restaurant, kid friendly and with unique and good food. Get here!

Food was great, service and ambiance. Waitress made great recommendations and they accommodated us…read morequick at short notice and busy day as it is Mother's Day. Waitresses were kind friendly and under the stress were all smiles and patient. Clean and very nice environment. Parking was easy

The space is soo cute, love the building itself, beautiful stain glass windows…read more Only ordered 2 strawberry matcha, 1 had oat milk, bc we have a dairy intolerance, they still added whipped cream to the top of it, we asked if they remove the whipped cream, the gal just took a napkin to it, tossed it out, added more milk. Didn't offer to remake it. We took it and moved on. The matcha was very good at least! The staff could use some work. There was NO even simple apology, or even acknowledgment. Even walking into the shop, no acknowledgment, or welcoming/greeting. We gotta train people for customer service, being attentive, knowing what they are selling and how it can be made. The cashier was not friendly or welcoming at all.

What a delightful experience! Wonderful food. I enjoyed the crispy stuffed chicken breast with…read morerisotto and vegetables, dining paartners enjoyed rigatoni with veal meatballs and eggplant parm. All delicious. Waitstaff and servers were so nice! Will hopefully return again. Really enjoyed the restaurant.

Had some great drinks and okay food at this LaGrange Park classic. It has a lot of history in the…read morecommunity and is a favorite among locals. Mattone has a pretty standard menu of Italian food like spaghetti. A lot of the familiar. The flavors may not be as good as they used to be so just know that and it will seem like better quality. Certainly the happy hour is the best time to come. It's expensive already so save a few bucks and it makes things quite an improvement. There's a lot of what to expect on the menu. Cocktails and pasta of course. They took forever taking everyone's order and then there was even more waiting. It's about $12 for the cheapest cocktails. They have a few bucks off martinis at the happy hour thankfully. A serious lack of vegetarian choices. There's even salads covered in bacon and pancetta. Has a few weekly specials to check out. It's $20 for the classics specials on Thursdays. Among the options are lasagna and spaghetti. This also comes with a choice of soup so you get lots with this. Actually a pretty filling meal. They can make the spaghetti without meatballs and stuff. Got to say it gets busy. It's only open in evenings. There's limited options for vegetarians.

We recently tried The Original Chickies and had a mixed--but overall decent--experience…read more The staff was friendly and helpful, which definitely made a positive impression right away. The cheeseburger was okay, but the patty was smaller than expected and could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming compared to other spots. The loaded fries were a highlight--topped with cheese, Italian beef, and fresh jalapeños. They were flavorful and absolutely massive, easily a meal on their own. We also had the breaded steak sandwich, which was decent but could have used some jalapeños for extra flavor. Portion-wise, it was very generous and easily enough for two people to share. The chicken fingers were just okay--good size, but again, a bit more seasoning would have helped. The mushrooms were solid, and the onion rings were better than most--big and crispy--but there were quite a few broken pieces. We also tried the famous cannoli shake, which tasted exactly like you'd expect--a cannoli in liquid form. If you like cannolis, you'll probably enjoy it. Overall, not a bad spot with generous portions and friendly service, but some items--especially the burgers--could use a bit more flavor and a larger patty to really stand out.

Every year during Lent, people ask me where to find the best fish sandwich…read more After trying the Cod Sandwich at The Original Chickie's Beef, I've got my answer--Chickie's in Hillside, Illinois! Perfectly crispy cod with tartar sauce and that classic, no-frills flavor that just hits right. It's only around Fridays during Lent, which makes it even more of a must-have this time of year.

Had a really great time here for the Bears playoff game! First timer, and I'll admit I was a little…read moreskeptical of the wing/pizza deal because I've had bad experiences with bar all-you-can eat type deals in the past, but they were unfounded! The bar had everything come in waves so everything was fresh and hot and not just sitting in a hotel pan over some sterno. Food was delicious!! Split the pot, raffle prizes, great beer (maybe brew more than 3 beers that aren't IPAs? That's just one mans opinion) every seat in the house was taken, but it wasn't overcrowded at all somehow, props to the layout. Never had to wait for the bathroom or at the bar to get a drink, really solid operation. We sat in the bar area, but they have a really cool living room vibe kinda area in a room off of the bar area (fireplace, 60s/70s furniture) that I could definitely see coming back to for a date night or post-dinner drink. Great spot, will be back!

Checked out this chill LaGrange Park brewery. Hop District is one of the few interesting places to…read morego to in this overlooked suburb. They always have a crowd and that's expected because there's not many other great places besides this. A lot of beers to choose from. There's a pretty great variety and they always rotate. Beers are the main thing of course. It's got a pretty surprising amount to choose from. There's a lot of these on tap. More in cans. Pretty great variety. A lot are IPAs but there's a few others. It's about $8 a pint. Kind of a lot but they make smaller batches of these. Best one we had of these was the Hazy In The Name Of. This is a New England Hazy IPA, a classic style. Made with citrone and nectaron hops. There's notes of citrus, lime, passionfruit, and peach. Has a few things to munch on. It's about $7 for the Knotty Pretzels. Comes in a big bag. These are a great combination and big enough for sharing. For sure there's lots of great beers. It's actually open daily which is especially rare for a brewery to be honest. They sometimes have food trucks.