Most egregiously repulsive food I've ever been served in a restaurant. French fries were served dripping soaked in oil with the texture and consistency of wet noodles. Chicken wings were served red and bloody on the inside covered in a flavorless sauce. I fear for my health after the one bite of the raw chicken I took before pushing them aside. The idea that cooks who apparently dont have an idea how to cook are allowed to serve human beings food is frightening. On the plus side the waitress was attentive and was very nice! read more

Love this place , It's our go to place before we hit the road on the bike and then head north . The mushroom soup IS to die for. need I say more , 5 STARS .. read more

I've been in this area for almost a year for my son's therapy. I always see this place. Today I decided to come in since I was a bit hungry. Man was I impressed! The Polynesian chicken salad was great! They are definitely very welcoming and they have their regulars which is very becoming since the lovely lady behind the bar knows them well. Nice to be in a place that felt comfy. read more

This has become a great place for me to stop on way way home after a visit to the nursing home just a few blocks away. First night had the cheese curds, which are awesome and light. None of that overly salty chewy cheese here. Also had the all you can eat fish and chips special, which was very good but we couldn't even finish the first plate because there was so much food., The next time we had cheese curds and the salad with the coconut chicken and raspberry dressing. It was perfect paired with a nice glass of wine while enjoying the outdoor patio. Service was great, friendly and we'll definitely be back to try something else on the menu. read more

I keep trying this place because I really want to like it. Every single time, the service is BRUTALLY slow. Staff is always nice, but my God, you wait long periods of time for everything, even when it's just you and one other table in the whole joint. They did an awesome job on the remodel and the outside patio will be nice in the summer, but I doubt that'll be enough to get me to return. The fifth time was not the charm for me! Drinks are also pricey. Food is decent, when it finally arrives. read more

Placed an order at 4pm yesterday for a 7pm delivery. Received a text that my order was 'delayed' and was expected to arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 which was frustrating but whatever. Around 7:40, I receive a call from the Grubhub driver advising that my order was NOT ready and that he'd been waiting at the restaurant for 40 minutes. Upon calling the restaurant, I spoke with the OWNER who was UNFORGIVABLY rude and after advising that they were very busy due to St. Patrick's Day and that it 'didn't matter' that my order was placed at 4pm, hung up on me. Though the food IS good, it's not worth the trouble and lack of accountability this establishment displays. I've had issues in the past with my order being late AND incorrect to which I've again, never received an apology or any means of rectifying the situation. NEVER eating/ordering here again. CLEARLY this business does NOT care about customer service OR its patrons. read more

I have been wanting to stop by HH for quite some time and I finally did this week. I wasn't disappointed. The place is comforting. Staff are super nice and really want you to enjoy the food they make for you. I had a hankering for a sandwich even though I was tempted with the fillet of beef stroganoff or the fish and chips, I still went for the turkey club sandwich on sour dough. It was very delicious and went well with my french fries. My hubby got the burger, he liked it enough. I really want to come back for breakfast and can't wait. I'll be coming back here soon and will tell all my friends. Thank you. read more

Highway House - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best pub tavern in Gladstone Park! Here you can get a real cocktail (i.e., not diluted like in so many neighboring joints). The reuben sandwich is loaded with quality meats and the Highway House burger with all the fixings including thin onion rings, basil tomato, and even a fried egg is fabulous. Atmosphere with dark oak trimmings is cozy and you can even talk because they don't try to drown the place with loud music. Just wish they didn't have only bar-height stools and tables in the happening area near the bar--it means you have to isolate yourself upstairs in the "dining room" if you want to sit in a regular comfortable chair. read more

Um. Yeah... so the food was pretty darn good. I had the cod tacos and my wife had the rib eye. A buddy had a burger and loved it. Kudos to the food. The management was no good. We had a new server. No bigs. She was very nice. It was obvious she was learning as she went. Again no big deal. Service was a bit slow but she was trying hard to get to all her tables. We got our appetizer promptly. Curds. Awesome. Not overly breaded. We ordered drinks after we got our entrees and our server dropped a glass of wine off the tray which hit a glass of water. Both shattered into our food and drinks. Spilled onto my leg and shoes. Picked shards of glass out of my leg and arm. Obviously an accident and I felt really bad for our server. She was so embarrassed and apologetic. So two of us had glass free food while two of us had to wait for our entrees again. About 15 minutes later, after our server cleaned up, the owner/manager came by and asked us what happened. She had no idea. She asked if we ordered our food at separate times. We told her all that happened and then she disappeared. 30 minutes later we got our food with tons of apologies. Then the check. Four adults who had a few glasses of wine, a couple mixed drinks, and the entrees for $138. Sounds right except they never even knocked off $1.00 for the bacon that was on my friends burger. I asked another server, who was the only one to be found, and she said that the manager went home for the evening. She called the manager's cell. Manager came back the restaurant from home (weird) and after I asked WTF she looked dumbfounded and thew her server under the bus. She knocked off 1 round of drinks. All in all the food was really good. Management was brutal. Oh and it was my wife's bday. My advice: pick another joint for a bday dinner. read more

This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. The outdoor patio is awesome in the summer. It's a local crowed so it's a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. The bruschetta is amazing (it has goat cheese, so it has to be good). It is a more simple menu, but everything on it is good. The service was great as well and the staff was very friendly. We will definitely be coming back to enjoy some food and drinks this summer. read more

I would highly recommend this place for their food and their service. The staff was very friendly and we had very quick service. We ordered their Zummo Bloody Mary which O.M.G, it's was massive and delicious! The Zummo Bloody Mary came with enough food and Bloody Mary to satisfy 2-3 people. The food was really delicious. My favorite was their wings! The Bloody Mary mix was really good, as well. I am now completely overly stuffed but very satisfied. Now time for a nap! The Zummo Bloody Mary is a drink you should try at least once in your life :) read more

Highway House - ZUMMO BLOODY MARY - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my go to place for corned beef or Rueben sandwiches. We have gone with entire family incl. baby grandson and had a great meal each time. If you order the large size sandwich be prepared to have plenty to eat (or) take home. Nice family style place. Try it out! read more

Awesome service and food LOTS of good selections and one of kind of drinks that are unique and good to splurge once in a while.

We've been here a few times and everything that we've ordered is absolutely delicious! The soups! The salads! The sandwiches! I highly recommend the Rueben sandwich and the shrimp appetizer! read more

Impressed! Nice conversion from an antique coffee shop to a neighborhood restaurant. The room is warm and the bar, cozy, with about a dozen stools. It has TVs but conversation and food are the focal point. The burger is ground to order with Angus beef and was simple and had great flavor. The Irish beef sandwich was done Reuben style on house made rye bread. It is made with house cured beef and sliced paper thin. Kinda reminded me of an Italian beef but with corned beef taste. The service is top notch. The bartender, Sami( a doppelgänger for Bella from those Vampire Diary movies), shook a great dirty Titos martini. And Lisa, one of the owners, was there carefully overseeing every dish that came out of the kitchen. The beer selection is 8 craft brews on tap; most of them local. And they have plenty of Miller lite and other stuff for you traditional beer drinkers. Their focus seem to be on quality house-made bar food. The Highway House is a welcome addition to the growing Norwood Park restaurant and bar offerings. Stop by and give me a try. read more

Love this place! Great neighborhood place to hang out. Nice outdoor area. Allagash on tap (My favorite!) and delicious food. LOVE their bruschetta and bacon dip appetizers. Actually, everything I've eaten there has been pretty fantastic... read more

Cheese curds were out of this world. Nice beer selection and great menu.

This new pub is definitely on the right track. They have a great menu and great booze selection. The menu dishes need a tiny bit of tweaking but overall a great start! The staff is friendly and efficient. Our bartender David (I think) was so friendly. We will definitely be back soon. read more

I have had one of the best soups ever. Shrimp Bisque. I always loved Lobster Bisque, but never had the shrimp Bisque. Can't wait to go and get it again. And I also had the most amazing Corned beef Sliders. Can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Thank you Lisa for the amazing food! read more

Such a neighborhood gem! The food and drinks are always excellent! We love riding our bikes over for an early dinner with the kids during the summer. Also, a friend hosted a birthday party outside on the patio and it was perfect! The egg rolls, captain crunch chicken, fish and chips and sliders are all winners. Enjoy! read more

Our food was delicious.. Beer selection was pretty good too. The service was outstanding. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items off the menu. read more

We live in the neighborhood and have been hoping for a nice place like this. It has great street parking. A beautiful interior, with a nice bar area that has plenty of seating and a great seating section a few steps up if you prefer a more dining area atmosphere. We started with the cheese curds, they were delicious!. My husband had the burger which was outstanding. My ribeye sandwich, (this also comes as a full dinner that I look forward to trying), was cooked exactly like I ordered, the sour dough bread was grilled to perfection. The fries were nice and crispy. I took a slice of cake home and had a bite upon arrival, looking to save the rest for later. Good luck with that. The cake was a tasty treat I am sure to order most times I return. The prices were just as they should be. Very affordable dinner with superb service. We will return I am sure again and again. The menu had numerous items that we both look forward to trying on future visits.. I recommend coming to try as I feel you will return too. I'll be letting my friends know to come here, to give the Highway House a try. read more

I don't normally write reviews bc people on Yelp are pretty pretentious and annoying but I had to for this place. This is a GREAT neighborhood spot. I've had breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the food is all terrific, fresh and prepared on site. AWESOME burgers. As the rest of the reviews say - CHEESE CURDS - Order them. They are unreal. Beer selection is solid - craft beer staples and domestics. Full stocked liquor bar for the cocktail drinker. The staff is excellent and interior is perfect for a little neighborhood bar. If you like beer, burgers and an old school bar feel, this place is just waiting to be found. read more

So we've only done delivery but my boyfriend and I have ordered from here now a couple times and the delivery has always been on time or even earlier than expected! The burgers are juicy and delicious and the cheese curds are always a favorite! Can't wait to stop in and actually dine in next time! read more

Loved the service, food was excellent, can't wait for the patio and outdoor liquor license! Lisa (owner?) is lovely. House made coffee cake is TO DIE FOR. We'll see you again soon, Highway House! read more

My wife and I finally tried Highway House last weekend. The food was excellent. The service was awesome. This is a must try restaurant.

Very nice and cozy inside. Great outside deck. Friendly service. Salad was good. Wings and fries are terrible. Wings were dripping in grease, rubbery and more like small chicken legs. Weird breeding. Fries were bland and greasy. Burger was ok once they recooked it for me. Have a few micro beers on draft and full bar. Couple of tvs inside. Might go back to sit outside when they get liquor license read more

The food is outstanding! The service is even better! When you come here, make sure you ask for Sami!!!

Went last night, for the first time and it was great. Southwest egg rolls were SO yummy! Fish tacos were filling and flavorful, loved the "chips" that came with. Liked that you can get a "taste" of a beer, if you're just not sure! And the service was OUTSTANDING. Our waitress, Jessica, was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back! read more

We went here shortly after they opened. Good food and service. I had the veggie sandwich, not sure what my husband had, and we of course got the cheese curds (get the cheese curds!). I think I also had the Sangiovese, it was delicious. The owner came to chat with us, which was nice. We'll definitely be back. read more

A local find! Wow! I was impressed. When you walk in you notice an impressive decor! Beautiful! Great bar area, seating and TVs. Outdoor patio is GREAT!!! So comfortable! CLEAN!!! Server was so attentive. We had a bottle of wine and cheese curds appetizers! Great food and drink offerings. Can't wait to go back and bring friends! read more

Love this place! Local, clean and fantastic customer service. Nice wine list and yummy food menu. Place has unique character with deep rich wood bar and accents. Kathleen is funny and we love her! Made us laugh which was what we needed! read more

My boyfriend and I are new to the neighborhood and checked out Highway House unsure what to expect. This place is a hidden gem! Our server Christine was very attentive, knowledgeable and pleasant, and we are happy to be in her section when we return. We are also really happy to find out they allow dogs on their patio, which is a game changer for our lab who likes to tag along. The food is also fantastic-- a step above your run of the mill bar food. I love the bruschetta! Overall, Highway House is a nice break from the louder bar scene on Milwaukee ave. when you want to have a more relaxed evening and we're glad we discovered it! read more

OK, I'm a newby, a first-timer, a rookie...but I can state the fish tacos were as fine as any I've had, including San Diego where I thought I discovered fish taco Nirvana. While the menu is not expansive, it shows diversity: instead of 25 burger versions of varying quality you get like two, which I've heard are wonderful. Can't vouch personally but the people at the next table were in happy burger land, adjacent to fish taco Nirvana. I'm heading back in a few days to sample their b'fast/lunch selections. Can't wait! read more

Awesome neighborhood place to go! Amazing food and drinks and all around great atmosphere! The owners and staff are super accommodating and friendly! I would highly recommend checking it out and you won't be disappointed! read more

I was at the Highway House this past weekend and had the corned beef sliders. Trust me, they don't get any better. Best corned beef I've ever had and that says a lot as I've had a ton! Even better than mine! Turkey club and chicken wrap also delish. Please stop in and make it a regular place. We have to keep these folks around!! read more

very close to home, excellent portions and quality. reasonably price. fried fish and salmon very moist and appetizing. Karen our server was extremely courteous and friendly: was happy to make recommendations. will definitely be back to try something else!! read more

Just can't say enough good things about the Highway House. Love the atmosphere, LOVE the people, excellent food! Drinks are great, and the bartender is splendid! And the music is just right. Stop in and have some cheese curds, at least ;) read more

Cute atmosphere even on a rainy night. Very clean, warm and inviting. Service was very attentive. Food was delicious, fresh and served at perfect temperature. Rib-eye sandwich was delicious; tender, juicy and loaded with flavor. Fries were a nice touch. Coconut chicken salad was excellent with more than enough chicken, fresh greens and a lots of yummy berries. Split a fabulous piece of chocolate cake, which could have fed 3-4 people. Can't wait to go back when the patio is open. PS: Friendly and honest too! I forgot a brand new umbrella there. Phoned the next day and they had it waiting for me! read more

Pretty Good! Been here twice. The Southwest and Reuben egg rolls very good. Yesterday I had the stuffed chicken breast which was a special and it was both tasty and the presentation was good(they sliced it a few times and it both looked and it was easier to eat). The service was also excellent(Sammie). The only negative comment I have is the price of both the beer and wine. I thought it was a little high for the neighborhood, more in the line of River North/Lincoln Park. read more