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.

I haven't been to the hoagie hut since it left Highwood. I had some free time today and was…read moreactually craving an old-school hoagie. At first from the outside it looked like it was closed, but I don't judge it on the looks of the outside of the building. I ordered the original cheesesteak hoagie, and it did not disappoint. It's not the healthiest sandwich in the world, but it's not supposed to be. The staff seemed like it was the same staff from Highwood many years ago. When I opened it up out of the package, that distinct smell hit and I was pleasantly surprised at how it tasted just like it did back in the day. The 6 inch was just perfect and I'll definitely be back for when I have this craving again.

One of the best sandwich spots in Northern Illinois. The variety is great and flavors are perfect…read more We generally order the Sicilian sub, Godfather sub and / or the Italian Stallion sub. The service is always great. There is a reason they've been around for many of years.

I love this sandwich shop ! I have to go there soon! The…read moreItalian is awesome. Their potato salad is the best . Buy a big one yo eat again tomorrow. It is a counter of call in service. A couple of tables. They get slot of bussiness for the school district that is how I found out about . They have street parking and a small lot . Pick your size for your sandwich . Good side choices

I love this Resturant cafe. I would go more often but I can't get here on working days …read more I love the egg salad and sides. There are so many choices salads pastas soups. You can get chips and a drink . It's counter service. Make your picks and then check out! It's a sunny cozy place to sit .

Had lunch with a friend here. Their online menu indicated they have GF bread and offered GF salads…read more I told the staff I was celiac/GF and they asked if it was an allergy. For food purposes, I said yes. She immediately changed her gloves and put the bread on a new paper. She was very careful with toasting the bread but then added mayo using the same knife from the counter container. I asked if she could use a new knife and grab the condiments from the back. She tossed the bread and made it again. The other staff member was really helping and guiding her on what to do. Not sure if she was new but we got through it. They also have certified GF bakery items. I opted for a banana spice muffin. Also, a lot of their chips are certified GF. As long as you watch and the guide the staff preparing your sandwich, it should be pretty safe.

Love this place! Best burgers I've had in my entire life. Other menu items are generally great as…read morewell.

We came by for some ice cream after dinner and with it being our first time we weren't sure what to…read moreexpect. When we walked in it was total chaos with 4 different lines, some folks waiting to order food, some waiting on take out and others just not sure what to do. We had about 10 people cut in front of us to order ice cream because we weren't sure and they just kept helping people next to us. After about 20 minutes of waiting we finally got our orders only to be totally shocked that each cone with 1 small scoop of ice cream was about $7 each. When the ice cream didn't even fill the cone. We should've just gotten a point for that price since the pint was $8.50. The ice cream was really good, but perhaps we'll try an off time where it's not full of people to visit again.

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.

I came at 2PM on a Friday, pretty off time. Service was impeccable and restaurant and bathroom were…read moresuper clean. Whole place had a great vibe, a little more family style. I got an italian beef dipped no pepps with mozz; beef quality not good but they pack it in there so you're full by the end. The dip was interesting, I'm used to Portillos where it's a bit soggy but this was not at all, kind of nice it doesn't get everywhere but still some flavor, but maybe not enough. There's a huge amount of fries for the order that are crinkle cut and well done. And you fill the drink yourself (so free refills) but there's no lid on the styrofoam cups. Whole thing cost me $16.33; nice place, can't say I recommend this order.

First time here and they have an extensive menu. Lots of choices of hot dogs, hamburgers, salads,…read moreItalian beef and sausage and ice cream. We ordered a double cheeseburger meal ($11.99) with perfectly prepared Krinkle cut fries and a Gyro meal ($12.49) with those same perfect Krinkle cut fries. These meals came with drinks and we ordered mozzarella sticks as an added side (4.99). The cheeseburger is pretty ok and the gyro was really tasty. Service is friendly and quick. The dining room is not big but has a combination of tables, booths and counter seating and there is also outdoor seating. The restaurant appears to be clean and in good repair. I want to return to try some of the other menu items.

Foodstuffs is a great and interesting lunch option in Lake Forest. All of their offerings are very…read morefresh and high quality, including their bakery items (look closely in the display case for potential bargains!) Starting with the salads...for around $12...you pick from an excellent selection of fresh ingredients and they toss it up. You can have them chop it as well. Their dressings are custom made and the ginger dressing, in particular, is delightful. The sandwiches...also about $12...are large and also made to order. (If you order a Panini expect a wait of around 15 minutes.) Their bakery goods are to die for! Yes, you could run around the corner to Gerhards but you'll pay much less here at Foodstuffs for a larger, better dessert (and maybe even fresher). It's not all perfect, however. We recently took home one of their frozen Shepards Pies and while the crust was great and it had plenty of meat filling there was way, way too much salt in the recipe. Also, I've had soup here a few times and it was good, but not great. As an aside, the service here is definitely courteous but can be slightly standoffish at times so don't expect the kind of super friendly service you may experience elsewhere in Lake Forest.

foodstuffs is a mainstay in lake forest, glencoe, evanston. my fav location is glencoe because…read moretheir fish dept., with david at the helm has fantastic fresh seafood as well as amazing prepared selections. one of our favorites is the scottish salmon, as well as tilapia and the chili lime grilled shrimp. so.good. but it doesn't end there: they also have an amazing salad bar as well as a sandwich bar, ehich is always fresh and busy taking orders. a great variety of soups are also made daily and can also be found frozen. at the glencoe location, a nice selection of wines for ravinia and their desserts are wonderful. the daily selections of prepared foods change daily and is a great way to pickup dinner on the go. one of my favorite specialty food stores on the north shore.

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.

Great sandwiches, friendly owners, great deal!…read more We went in with two kids and a baby, and she gave our toddler extra cheese on his grilled cheese. The owner was very friendly and made great conversation while she made our sandwiches.

Great value for around five bucks it gets you a loaf of really fresh bread and a bunch of lunchmeat…read morestuffed in with some onions, tomatoes, lettuce and some sort of dressing that reminds me of the dressing they use at Leno's on Grand av. Nice guy inside making the sandwich offered to go across the street to Dockside Dogs and get me some giardiniera for my sub which I declined. Nice deck outside with tables, chairs and umbrellas or sit by the boat ramp. Very limited menu offering just a few items. Just like the dog joint across the street the views are what you come here for but the sandwich was very fresh and tasty even without the giardiniera. These two places draw you to the harbor.

Best tuna melt on the north shore. Huge portions, great coleslaw on the side! Great staff and…read moreservice!

I was super excited to try this cafe when I found myself in this area. High ratings, delicious…read morelooking food options AND outside tables on a clear blue sky day? Yes, please. And then... While I understood the line to order (it's popular and it was just after 1230), I didn't understand why numerous orders after mine, came out first. One woman checked on me and went to look for the cranberry chicken salad. I continued to wait. I asked a second time. Shortly after that, I got it. It was 1255, so I had to switch to takeaway re in house. To their credit, they gave me a free cookie (I won't eat it but maybe I can find someone else to give it to) and it doesn't seem like this is "normal". No one else waited as long as I did. Maybe I should have ordered a sandwich, but the salad was just average. Not bad. Not special, in any way. I would have liked a little more chicken. It was definitely okay. I like the vibe. Staff seem really friendly. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here though.