As I was out and about, and saw this place…read more Decided to have lunch and get their Bomber sandwich. It's a jazzed up Italian beef it came with their special house sauce, Swiss cheese, pickles, grilled onions and more. This is a small spot that also does the long party subs and catering. As I sat down to eat to flavor was good. The special sauce threw me a bit. It was just that it was a different taste than a normal Italian Beef. The fries were salted well and had a nice crispness to them. If I was back in the area I would stop again.

Not sure why I never knew of this place. Lived in Glenview for over a decade in late '80's-90's…read more Been here since '67. First visit I had the delicious Italian beef, dipped hot. Very meaty sandwich either 6" or 9". Make it a bomber with Swiss, pickles, onion and special sauce my next visit. New location at 1880 Glenview Rd is currently under construction likely opening 2026.

What a stunning, beautiful restaurant! We enjoyed a nice meal here... "smaller bites", but are they…read morereally? Our server was friendly and made suggestions of their best selling menu items. We opted for the corn hummus and brussel sprouts and apple salad. Both were delicious! Next was the chicken kefta which was served with a small side of rice and tzatziki. Yum! Although we wanted to try other items, we quickly became full. Loved everything about our visit!!! A definite gem!

Came in for a weekday lunch and it was fairly busy. Parking lot out front was mostly full and the…read moreinterior back area was hosting an event. Only a minor wait to get a table which was a plus since we were just in the area. Wheelchair accessible access in the front is perfect considering a good amount of geriatric population live in this area. Interior is very cute with the rattan wicker lights lining the ceiling. A modern Mediterranean feel with a classy bar just past the entrance. Staff were initially very attentive, but as time went on it did seem to disappear. I believe they were short staffed and currently training a new server which is alright on its own, but getting our food took about 30 minutes. Since we ordered they had time to fill another table besides us, given time for them to look at the menu, explain a minor issue about not having rice without dill available, so they would need to make a new batch, and they confirmed that it isn't a problem to the table being served their food at the same time as us. So they had a substantially less time and they were even able to get their check to leave before we got ours. Food wasn't brought by the servers who took our orders so I'm not sure what happened. Maybe they cook the food in batches or something. Despite the the service the food was good. The portion size for the lunch special is appropriate for the price and probably the best deal. The in-house made pita is exceptional but I feel as if they don't give you enough when you order the roasted eggplant (baba ghanoush). By the time we finished the pita we still had about half the order remaining. I would have loved to ask for more bread but no one came by and our server, I think, was in the back because we didn't see her for some time. I didn't see a patio so dogs are probably not going to be able to enjoy. They are part of Lettuce Entertain You so if you're a member you can get points. Reservations can be made online. So with items being on the expensive side and service slow I probably won't be going back unless I'm in the area during lunchtime. I won't be rushing to get back anytime soon, though.

I've been frequenting a Dengeo's since they first opened up in the early 70s in Skokie…read more They have evolved greatly over the years and have never disappointed. I'm a fan of the Philly Beef, my wife likes all the salads and my daughter is crazy about the Chicken Caesar Pita. The service is good, orders are served up quickly and the dining area is kept clean. A good value for your money.

We stopped in for a quick lunch at Denegos due to a recommendation! The space was clean and…read morespacious, with plenty of seating - including lots of room for our group of 7. Service was a bit slow and there were a couple staff members racing around while at least three were on their phones. Food was pretty good! A number of us at the table got gyros which were huge but the tomatoes and onions on the sandwiches were sparse. Other folks got the chicken kabob, meatball sandwich, patty melt, onion rings, and baklava. Everything came out hot and we enjoyed it for a lunch spot.

I came back with my new pup! He had a chicken and rice bowl which he devoured. So glad they are…read morestill dog friendly here. Love that they still have a play area for humans too. The human menu is kinda large and it was hard to decide what I wanted. I decided on a spicy chicken bowl over potatoes with a side of fried pickles. The food is good but it can be pricey for what you get.

I've never been so confused at an eating establishment…read more There are dogs. I like dogs...I have a dog...but do they never accidentally pee or poop inside? Menu is really big, a bit too many options so I had to stare at it for quite a while. Food is decent. I had a Chicago style dog and chili cheese fries. My son had a cheeseburger and fries. We had two fountain drinks. The total was $40. Inflation or are these particular prices unreasonable? I don't know, but $40 for a burger, a Chicago style hot dog, two fries (to be fair, one was chili cheese fries), and two fountain drinks seems excessive. Service was pleasant. I could see how the concept works for dog people who are dog crazy. Again, food is decent, prices high, service pleasant, decor and concept a bit confusing.

I see a blue awning and especially the blue decorations, I am headed into Culver's!…read moreThis location parking lot is small yet good for bigger cars like mine. Staff was so so inviting (said hello when I walked in), friendly and festive. Some days I love to just get a custard (I use coupon) especially when my favorite flavor of the day is highlighted on the Culver's sign. Any flavor with carmel, chocolate or nuts is my favorite. Thanks, Culvers, I shall return. Cheers!~

What in the world has happened to what used to be the delicious choices on the custard menu?…read moreStrawberry sundae is now tasteless with new rubbery, gelatinous imitation fruit. Today I ordered the fudge caramel sundae and it was inedible, peppered with mushy pallets of what was supposed to be cake. Ugh. The tasteless sauce was incorporated into the custard and mostly flavorless and undetectable. While I will continue in future to enjoy the butterburger I be going elsewhere for my custard. Dairy Queen anyone?

I've had gyros from a lot of places, and while they can often taste pretty similar, The Works in…read moreGlenview truly stands out. The gyro meat has a unique, delicious flavor that keeps me coming back, and the pita is exactly how it should be, soft with just the right amount of crisp. Their fries are consistently fresh, perfectly seasoned, and always served hot. What makes this place even more special is the service. You can tell the staff genuinely cares about the customer experience. On my most recent visit, Verda was exceptionally kind, patient, and welcoming to every person who walked through the door. I was especially touched by how warm and thoughtful she was with my sons. That level of genuine hospitality is becoming harder to find, and it made our meal even more enjoyable. Great food brings people in the first time, but outstanding service is what keeps them coming back. The Works delivers both. It's the kind of local business worth going out of your way to support. I highly recommend it, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit with my boys.

The Works has been around for several decades, and I tried The Works again, shortly after ownership…read morechanged hands, and they updated the decor and removed the newspaper clippings that mentioned a wrestler named Steve Austin and Marlee Matlin visiting the restaurant. And actually, Marlee lived in the area close to The Works when she was growing up. Anyway, during both visits, I found the meat to be dry; it had flavor, but no moisture. The staff was friendly and the place was clean; so, 3 out of 5 stars.

First time...this place is Fantastic. The owner is the nicest person, offered me a few tastes and…read moreeverything was great. I love PLANTAINS and his were perfect. His hand made Falafel was light, filled with flavor and delicious. His homemade sauce, spot on. He gave me the soup he made. Delicious. Highly recommend this spot. Reasonable fair prices, full quality meals. My new go to place.

Once again, this place didn't disappoint. We ordered multiple meals. The meat was cooked and…read moremarinated to perfection. The chicken was so tender. This place makes some of the best falafel. The place maybe small, but we really believe it is one of the food hidden gems in the area.

Great hot dogs and excellent customer service! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely…read moreseemed to enjoy what they do. Fast service, great food, and a really positive experience. I'll definitely be back!

I wanted to try and authentic Chicago dog so I used ChatGPT to give me the nearest best place from…read morewhere I was at and this location was highly recommended! I'm really glad that I went ahead and gave it a try, from walking in the door to leaving, the customer service was absolutely phenomenal. The gentleman who cooks the dogs up absolutely loves what he does and you can tell because of how excited and happy he was to show us his work. Then we got to chat with the owner for a little while, and he was extremely friendly and welcoming, and just made the whole experience just feel very comfortable and welcoming! If I lived in this area, I would definitely eat here all the time! I highly recommend giving them a try if you've never been here!!!! 5 for sure!!!!

One thing is for sure: a return visit is in the cards within a couple weeks. As soon as the soda…read moremachine (for the water cups!) is installed, and the Hot Chicken Shawarma Wrap makes a comeback. In the meantime, I ordered a Hot Chick (medium heat), with a side of fries, some extra pickles, and the garlic sauce to make my Slavic heart happy. The food came out fresh from the bubbling oil, it could be handled without burns, but clearly spent no time under a lamp. Both the chicken and the fries were fried to a delectable crunch. No twice-fried-as-an-excuse here, genuinely well done. My only note is that it feels as though the fries and chicken *may* have spent an extra 15 seconds in the fryer. While the innards were tender, it felt as though a tinge of moisture was sacrificed without need. The fries were seasoned perfectly, and other than the usual delight of dipping them into everything on the plate, they were perfect as they were. Fantastic amount too, not the starch overload of Five Guys, but not a skimpy serving either. The chicken sandwich was the real star. The medium contained some proper spice without having smoke come out the ears. It was well sauced, and had a great hit of acid from the pickles. Out of left field came the slaw: I was not expecting to like this to the point of almost leaving it out. However, it was fresh, felt homemade, and wasn't a mayonnaise bomb. Would order the again without complaints or reservations. I also had a chance to try their house-made lemonade. I appreciate that they use zero-calorie sweetener to cut down on sugars. However, it came out too sweet for my liking. It would be helpful to have options of level and type of sweet. Final notes: The server behind the counter was very welcoming and friendly, and the food came out in a reasonable time frame considering how fresh everything was. Final verdict: A case where I say it's a good thing Nash Bros is a little bit of a hike, otherwise I might visit too much for my health. Barring some minor notes, everything was scrumptious, and I'd happily order it all again (and likely will!)

I checked out this restaurant for the first time recently as we were in the area and wanted to grab…read moredinner. So we decided to give Nash Bros a try. We got here about 30 minutes before closing time. The restaurant was somewhat busy w/ dine-in and carry-out orders. I ordered their original Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich made Xtra Hot based on their heat level offerings (which was the highest heat level) and my wife ordered their Honey Butter fried chicken sandwich with mild heat level. I also got their House Fries that were seasoned crinkle cut fries. We asked for cups of water but were told that they were out of cups, so either buy water or can of pop. They did not have fountain drinks. The food came out shortly. My etra hot sandwich tray was tagged as 'Hot' w/ three symbols. I asked them if that meant the sandwich was just 'Hot' and not 'Xtra Hot' and I was told that if I ordered extra hot then it meant it was extra hot. My sandwich was really delicious. The flavor was good and the texture was nice. The Xtra Hot flavor was not overwhelming but also it did not seem like the extra hot they said I should be mindful of because it was going to be very spicy. My sandwich was decently crunchy and the pickles and coleslaw had a tad bit of sweetness that went well with the heat of the fried chicken. The Brioche bun was well toasted. The fried chicken patty was decent in size. The Honey Butter fried chicken was a major letdown. It's a sandwich in Brioche bun w/ fried chicken and only spicy honey butter (no pickles or slaw). The bun and the fried chicken were drenched in melted butter but there was no taste of sweet heat or just sweet honey. The fried chicken patty didn't have any flavor either. We mentioned it to the staff members and they apologized for the way it turned out for us. The crinkle cut fries were okay. They were soft and unevenly seasoned. The seasoning was decent in taste. Overall, we had a decent experience. The service was okay. My original Nashville hot chicken was delicious but the Honey Butter chicken sandwich was anything but delicious. The restaurant aesthetics were decent. They have a live band performance area. It's a nice, friendly restaurant with a decent menu variety. We weren't wowed by the food but I would say that the original Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich was worth trying.

(4) ~ very good overall, plus no seed oils;) Note: You order at the kiosks, where you can customize…read moretoo. MENU: ** Tallow French Fries = (4.15) Very tasty, although these are more like thin Frites, than fries. I prefer thicker fries... ** Real Cane Sugar Coke = (4) very cool:) ** Frisco Melt = (4) very good w. sourdough bread & I upgraded from American to Swiss cheese;) ** Butter Steakburger = (4) very tasty * Garlic Steakburger = (3.85) Good * Triple Steakburger (no roll) = (3.75) Good

Oy vey! Reading other reviews, I was worried that I'd either be eating cardboard, or be required to…read morelock myself in the bathroom for 3-5 business days. Neither was the case, and it was instead an above-average fast food experience. Now... do you remember when the fries at McD's were actually worth raving about? Yeah... it was likely when they were cooked in beef tallow, as opposed to oil with beef flavor added (really!). I don't buy into the belief that one must go after seed oils with torch and pitchforks, but I do love a darn good fry, and Steak 'n Shake delivered! They were hot, fresh, and well seasoned. The burger itself was respectable as far as fast food goes. It was cooked fresh and assembled with care. The meat was well seasoned, and the veggies gave a good balance in terms of freshness. While the smashed patties didn't have the lacy crisp edges a next-level smashburger does, it's fast food, so I'm not going to hold it against them (I may be tough, but I am reasonable!). It did take a hot minute for the food to come out, but I was not in a hurry, and I want to recognize that everything appeared to be cooked fresh to order. It was very quiet at the time, so please be aware that during a busy time, YMMV. Finally, the service was perfectly polite and friendly. Final verdict: Steak 'n Shake has by 'good' by definition burgers. Where they shine, though, is the fries, and not for a lack of seed oils, but for being hot, fresh, and flavorful! Thus, we are left with a place that is not a destination, but one to visit when I am in the area craving a superb fast-food fry!