Buona

Mike is so beutiful and a great server. I love this place so much and its food makes my mouth…read moredrool. I love you

I placed my order at the counter, and was told there would be a wait because they were backed up…read more Fair enough, but the time on my receipt was 6:09, and I received my order at 6:53. Forty four minutes is, in my opinion, an excessive wait for a sandwich and fries. That said, the honey butter mild chicken sandwich was good, as expected. The fries could have been crispier. A very disappointing visit, not sure if placing the order online would have been faster. The woman apologized for the wait when she handed my food to me.

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Double fried Beef Tallow fries, served with pipping hot Cheddar Cheese Sauce.

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The Poor Dog

4.5(48 reviews)

3.8 mi

Been going to this place for over 10 years and have never walked out disappointed. Consistently…read moredelicious every time! Staff is always cordial and polite. Dine in area is always clean. My personal favorite is the chicken on a pita! Juicy chicken, fresh ingredients, very filling sandwich and still really affordable!

Quick and efficient with food service. Food itself was excellent. The gyro rivaled my favorite…read moreplace in Oak Lawn at 103rd and Cicero. Gyro meat was not greasy, tzatziki was flavorful and not watery, and the veggies were crisp and fresh. Pita was a little soft and not griddle and was able to hold a good amount of stuff. Fries were crispy and tasty, and were a little thicker than normal. My son enjoyed his burger which was a little larger than your standard one at similar places. The pizza puff was tasty and not too greasy as well. Overall we were glad we tried The Poor Dog and will likely come back to carry out again in the future.

Updated menu continued.

Outdoor seating. These guys are smart

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D.A.’s Corned Beef Stand

3.9(73 reviews)

4.9 mi

Had the loaded corn beef potato and maaaannn it was loaded. Full of meat and cheese on a large…read moreperfectly cooked potato. It definitely hit the spot. Can't wait to try more of their stuff because that loaded potato was on point When I stopped in it wasn't busy at all so I was in and out.

Paid for Swiss cheese on sandwich never got Did not like as…read morewell as A& P deli No hot peppers

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D.A.s Corn beef stand.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.1(191 reviews)

2.6 mi

Had a small mix up with an order and I came back later that night with the food and was told that…read morethey are closed and to come back tomorrow, I went back the very next day and was told that any problems with an order has to be taken care of the same day that is their policy. I was told to go to their website and it will be handled threw corporate. I asked for her name and she refused to give it to me I asked to speak to the GM and she told me she is not in and won't tell me when she is in or her name. I went home and filled out the online form to be contacted and no response I called and left a message and again nothing I have tried 7 times in a month and a half and I been totally ignored. I then called back to the store and finally got the General Manager on the line she was rude and unprofessional the asked me who was the person I first spoke to and I told her she refused to give me her name and then I was told it is their policy not to give out names and then I asked her if that is your policy why would you ask me for her name knowing I would not know it. She then hung up on me.

Raising Cane's chicken taste good, but the chicken strips are extremely small, almost half the size…read moreof a french fry

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Rosie's Drive-In

3.2(189 reviews)

2.1 mi

I went late last night and ordered 2 specials. Mind you each special comes with large fries. They…read moreonly gave one fry. When I pointed it out they refused to give me my other fries telling me that's all I get. No I payed for 2 specials so I was supposed to get 2 fries. I like their food for the most part but after that experience they'll never get another dime from me

This place has been here as long as I can remember. I drive past it. The best thing I did was stop…read morein. They were fast. My food was great. The pizza puff was crunchy, crispy and freshly cooked. The Gyro was awesome. The French fries are golden and crunchy. I will not regret this guilty pleasure. They are fast polite and you won't be disappointed.

BBQ Rib Sandwich @ Rosie's Drive-In . Oak Lawn,IL Chicago Fast Food Place.Gyros Hotdog Italian Beef Philly Steak Chicken Sandwiches.etc.

Rosie's Drive-In - Rosie's Drive-In 10235 S Cicero Ave,Oak Lawn,IL Chicago Fast Food Place.Gyros Hotdog Italian Beef Philly Steak Chicken Sandwiches.etc.

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Rosie's Drive-In 10235 S Cicero Ave,Oak Lawn,IL Chicago Fast Food Place.Gyros Hotdog Italian Beef Philly Steak Chicken Sandwiches.etc.

Portillo's Oak Lawn

2.6(492 reviews)

2.7 mi

I placed the order near closing time. I spent $45 for it to be delivered…read more They claimed they didn't have any fries or any Polish's cooked. They only gave me a sandwich. $45 for a $12 sandwich And then they closed so I couldn't call to speak to anyone Now I have to wait at 7 to 10 business days to get my money back The sandwich was extremely cold And dry They put no effort into the food Due to them closing!!!!

I did takeout from this Portillo's, and the food itself was fine, but the parking lot design is a…read moremess. Getting in and out felt more stressful than it should have been. The layout is awkward, traffic backs up fast, and it just does not seem designed well for the amount of cars coming through. For a place that does a lot of takeout, that part of the experience really matters. If you are stopping by, be prepared for a frustrating parking situation before you even get your food.

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Pluto's

3.6(130 reviews)

2.2 mi

Great fast and homemade food. Gyro plate dinner is my go too. Service with a smile and quick to get…read morecooking. Inside is welcoming and has that original feeling to them.

Great gluten free options. They have a gluten free pita, burger bun, and hotdog bun. Consistently…read moregood! It's a cute spot to bring kids and families inside.

Pluto triple burger on a gluten free bun

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Chicken on a gluten free pita

Culver's

3.1(50 reviews)

2.5 mi

I ordered a Cod Sandwich…read more Pros: Decent food, sandwich was hot and fresh, friendly staff/good customer service. I ordered a Cod Sandwich and small fry Cons: dining area crowded; tables not the cleanest, smells like dishwater inside the restaurant PS this is like 99% of all Culvers I go to by the way

Culver's always been one of my favorite places even though I don't eat meat but I love their…read morebutterfly shrimp dinner that comes with a dinner roll with butter, 6 crispy fried butterfly shrimps with cocktail sauce, Cole slaw and fries. It is absolutely delicious. My hubby got the 3 piece fried cod fish dinner and my little guy got their delicious double Swiss cheese mushroom burger with fries and they both enjoyed it. We also got the scoop of the day which was the chocolate Caramel twist and that was fantastic! This particular Culver's is absolutely amazing. Super clean and the staff is phenomenal. April and Joseph is super friendly and soooo nice. They were out of ketchup and Joseph immediate refilled it and when I thanked him, he was polite and friendly. April helped me with my order and not only she is knowledgeable, she was patient and never made me feel like I was taking up too much of her time. An elderly customer who had trouble walking to the booth with a cup of piping hot coffee, April walked the elderly customer carrying her coffee for her. And treated the elderly customer with respect. Talk about great service! 10 out of 10 just by witnessing this alone. Above and beyond for sure!!! Love love love!

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Smashburger

3.0(255 reviews)

1.4 mi

Customer service was A1. Kevin welcomed us with all smiles and took our order. Shout out to the…read morecook in the back she made a scrumptious bacon double stack burger it was fresh and tasty. The strawberry dragon fruit juice is so delicious! We will definitely come back to visit next time we are in town. Also the restaurant was clean.

we came in here with my aunt and she came with a coupon and she had to pull it up so the woman…read morewalked away without asking then came back and they still couldn't get the coupon up and the worker was starting to get frustrated and swore at her and the manager complained about my aunt taking him off his break and then when the came with her food, they slammed the shake down pretty forcefully. The food is decent, nothing to write home about and not worth 50$ for 3 people. And the place is pretty but kinda looks like a dump when you see them leaving hot water running in a sink over a milkshake container and the caddies on the tables don't have salt in them and look generally disorganized

Dining area

Tots swimming in artery clogging oil

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Dry burger that still managed to be greasy

Windy City Subs

3.9(157 reviews)

2.4 mi

Hotdogs were great. Service was very good. Thank you would go back anytime to try a sub sandwichread more

I mean...it's just real good and real consistent. A great local place. Everything I have had here,…read moreI have really enjoyed. I think it's the best gyro in the area, and you should trust me on this. I've done the research. If you are looking for a place which will remind you of where you would get a pizza puff back when they were good in the 80's, this place is for you.

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Herman J.

8 years ago

My wife Barb and I enjoy going here for one reason: it's close to our home. My wife complains about driving too far to places and heck she won't even walk a few feet let alone a few blocks to do anything. The other day, I asked her if she wanted to go to the festival with me down the street because Joe and Heildi were going, too. The festival was literally just a five minute walk from our house, but my wife said it was too far. I replied stating no wonder you gained weight. Anyways, I love this place. read more

Elizabeth S.

8 years ago

We waited for 20 mins for our drive through order, ended up going inside and it was ready, sitting there, and then they forgot items.

Jessica P.

5 years ago

Great food and great service. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food and food gets to you super fast even if it is busy.

Nechima N.

3 years ago

About to try it out for the first time, Will report back on how it was and how much i enjoyed it

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Delicious!! I found out about Just Kabobs from an Instagram video. The commenter said the food was…read morefantastic, so I decided that I'd check it out. We visited on a bustling Saturday afternoon. There were several people already in line who were still looking at the menu, so they told us to cut the line. My sister and I both ordered the chicken kabob plate. Neither of us are big pita fans, so we didn't eat that, but everything else was delicious. The chicken was well cooked and succulent. The rice and potatoes were both seasoned to perfection, moist, and tasty. We were both pleasantly surprised by how good everything tasted. The salad was great too. It was fresh and offset the carbs perfectly. I had the Italian dressing which had a light and refreshing taste. We ordered takeout and ate the food a few hours later. It warmed up well at that time and the following day. The portion size is extremely generous, so there's enough food for a few meals if you tend to eat smaller meals. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The service was fast and the gentleman that rang us out was very friendly. Both plates cost about twenty dollars, which is very reasonable for lunch. I'll definitely visit Just Kabob again!

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