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    Good for kids
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    Philly Steak Fries- I requested no mushrooms which was NO problem, the beef was seasoned perfectly. So messy but worth it!
    Morgan D.

    Food was made fresh to order. The service was fast and friendly. The ambience could use an update but I'll definitely be visiting again! Everything was amazing!

    Philly cheese Philly Steak Deluxe w/provolone
    Nikki M.

    This place legit surprised me in the best possible way. We walked in and were immediately greeted and offered free samples of their house made cheesecake (delicious, btw). We ordered and got our food within like 5 minutes, which was awesome because it is made to order. Price was very reasonable too. Solid. Food. I got the Philly cheesesteak deluxe sandwich with provolone cheese (comes with green peppers, onions, mushrooms). The meat was perfectly seasoned and felt like an actual cheesesteak. Bun was lightly toasted as well. My boyfriend got the buffalo chicken sub and it was also very good. The fries are made to order so they came out super hot, which is a major bonus. I would absolutely come back and tell a friend- nice place to get a cheap meal not in a super busy location.

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    CYOC is a great place to get cheap and good food in waukegan. Love this place, very inviting staff.

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    Cheesecake is amazing! A tad expensive but worth it. Sandwiches are pretty good too. Overall A#

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    One of the best Philly cheesesteaks in the Midwest. Salty but good. Cheesecake is awesome too!

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    Excellent sandwiches with fast service. Have enjoyed the restaurant several times over the last few years.

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    Love the food, but the cashier could use a training course in customer service. Keep up the good work cook staff!

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    I absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE! Best cheesesteak I have had to date no questions asked!

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    It's nice to be greeted as you enter a restaurant. We felt so welcome. The Philly cheese sandwiches are consistently delicious.

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    poor customer service. absolutely zero desire to assist or even attempt to resolve an issue with a misplaced order

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    This the most delicious, delightful, tasteful, flavorful, meaty, creative place hands down!

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    Lucky Scottie - Burger

    Lucky Scottie

    3.7(24 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    First time here. I ordered a Lucky burger and my company ordered the chicken bacon wrap and…read morecalamari. If I would have seen the wrap prior I would have ordered that. Not that my burger was bad, that wrap looked delicious and I was told it is. This wrap was served with fries. My burger was cooked as requested, medium well, tender and juicy. This burger was served with fries as well. The calamari was good as well. Slightly battered. The restaurant is clean and the ambiance is nice. Our server waa nice and very attentive.

    What a pleasant surprise - we loved it! We came up to Waukegan for a show at the Genesee Theater…read moreand had time for dinner beforehand but hadn't made any reservations anywhere. We stopped in to Lucky Scottie in for a pre-show dinner and we were greeted quickly and seated soon thereafter. The service was amazing and the food was terrific. The calamari was absolutely delicious. LOVE that they have a pre-show menu so we were in and out quickly. We both got the burger special and it was delicious. I had a chocolate martini and my husband had a Manhattan - both drinks were perfect. The owner, David, is amazing. He's everywhere and never stops moving. His team is so professional and quick. The must all be exhausted at the end of the day. My husband and I were talking about how we don't come up to Waukegan for show because the drive from home (1+ hour) is such a drag, but we both agreed we'd come more often just to have dinner at Lucky Scottie beforehand. Five stars - definitely recommend for a bite before the Genesee Theater.

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    The after party begins

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    Lucky Scottie - The Bar front.

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    The Bar front.

    Cribb Fine Foods

    Cribb Fine Foods

    4.8(17 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Bought some groceries from this classic store in Waukegan that has old school charm. Cribb Fine…read moreFoods has been a staple in the neighborhood for generations. It may be most notable for the popular butcher section but there's also produce. Has cheap prices on many items. They prefer cash so bring some of that. A small store but it has a lot. It's not as much to choose from as the big chain groceries but there's quite a few finds. The most popular part is the butcher to get fresh meats. Basically that's the area at the entrance. If you prefer things not from animals there's plenty more in the store. Has alcohol. Last time I found a can of Crazy Cowboy for $1.99, and there's other cheap beers too. As for the produce it's not great but it's cheap. It's about $2 to get a few oranges. A few other good things in here. They only have a couple checkout aisles, and they prefer cash but that's not required. For sure it's an important local business. It's a lot better than going to some corporate chain. They're closed Sundays.

    Five stars for the subs and the bratwurst. This grocery store and butcher shop buried in a Waukegan…read moreneighboorhood, have some of the best brats I've ever had. I brought some to a family vacation in Michigan and everyone said they were outstanding! Forget the Big Brand name brats and support the local mom and pop joints. My freezer was packed with them all summer. The sub sandwich was also one of the best, with fresh sliced meats and cheeses and veggies. It never made it out of the parking lot. All I wanted to do was try half of it but I couldn't stop eating it until there was no more. I also tried the stuffed pork chops that are huge and tasty.

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    Cribb Fine Foods - Nice deli section.

    Nice deli section.

    Cribb Fine Foods - Order a super sub for $5.60

    Order a super sub for $5.60

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    Potbelly

    Potbelly

    3.0(52 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    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!

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    Potbelly
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    Burt's Deli - The Pastrami sandwich.

    Burt's Deli

    4.7(295 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    The summary is this: Burt's Deli is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs…read more First time. Ordered a reuben. Talked to the owners, who are just the people you want there to be in the world. They gave us a little sample of hot corned beef while we waited for the magic. Melt in your mouth deckle, after battling chewy or tough fat from other places, felt like my long-lost love coming home from the sea. We ate the sandwich in the car and talked about how great it was to have a beloved food item that was just perfection, like knowing there was something out there in the world that would always make you happy. 10/10, no notes. The pickles plucked on the strings of my heart, thinking about the old pickle barrels from The Milk Pail and other places long gone. "Next time I see you I'll be looking at you." We'll be back soon.

    This little neighborhood gem is 5 stars on every turn. They have been serving up gold standard…read morecorned beef and pastrami sandwiches since 1975 when Burt opened the place, which is now run by his son. As someone who is not a fan of pastrami or corned beef , I went in thinking I was going to do a Turkey breast sandwich. Nope! The owner encouraged me to taste their corned beef and it was love at first bite. My friend and I split a sandwich and it was truly Chefs kiss! The service was top tier and warmth and friendliness and they make you feel like you've stopped in to visit with family for a bite.

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    Burt's Deli - The Rachel - A Reuben with turkey.

    The Rachel - A Reuben with turkey.

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    Up North Axe & Tap - Smoked Brisket Sandwich 10/5 that good!!!!

    Up North Axe & Tap

    4.7(20 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    Went on a Saturday night with my best friend and it was surprisingly not too busy. Service was…read moregreat and the food did not disappoint. Axe throwing with more restaurant seating in the back with a bar cute aesthetic. They don't have steak sauce for the steak, but the garlic butter makes up for it. We also tried a couple of their Old Fashioneds, solid variety and really good. Definitely a good experience overall!

    Up North Axe & Tap occupies the former Chili U location. There are entrances from Milwaukee Avenue…read moreand the parking in the back. If you're interested in the axe throwing, enter on Milwaukee Avenue as the restaurant is in back and easier to get to from the rear. You can enter either way. I didn't get a chance to check out the axe throwing part during this visit so I won't discuss it. We met another couple and entered from the parking lot at the rear. When you walk in the vestibule, you can only enter or exit on the left as the right side corner of the restaurant is used for live music. On this occasion there was a singer/guitarist playing when we arrived. The other party was seated already so we made our way to the table. There are a bunch of tables and seats at the bar. And the place was packed. Clearly people knew the singer and were there in support. The speakers were turned up and it was hard to hear the conversation at the table. It's a nice menu and has a lot of options. This would be a good spot for our Burger Club, as there were a few options to choose between. In addition to the burgers, there were other handhelds, some nice looking entrees, salads, and nice starters. I opted for one of their burgers and asked for it medium rare. It was perfectly prepared and was quite delicious. My wife got a salad and added chicken. There was a ton of chicken in it. It looked nice and she said it was good. Our two companions ordered burgers and a chicken sandwich respectively and also commented on how good the food was. Our server was very attentive and was constantly refilling drinks before being asked, asked how we were doing, if the food was to our liking, and cleared up finished plates. By the way, their ranch is a dill ranch and is quite tasty. I'd give five stars, except it was extremely loud and hard to hear.

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    Up North Axe & Tap - Cheese Curd Burger  4/5

    Cheese Curd Burger 4/5

    Up North Axe & Tap - Mystic pink drink

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