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    4.2 (75 reviews)
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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Two Dawg's, all-the-way with fries.
    Chumba W.

    Stopped by to grab a late lunch. Ordered their two Dawgs special and they asked me if I wanted them charred on the grill a bit...why not! Both dawgs were dressed all-the-way and came with fries and a drink. Staff is friendly and order was made fresh and fast. I like their fries, they cook them a little more well-done....and they are not greasy. Both Dawgs were dressed completely even with a little-subtle celery salt, which some places miss, it's not a Chicago Dog without it. Tables and floor were clean and or you can sit outside at picnic tables on the sidewalk with umbrellas. I will be back, good example of Chicago-Style hot dogs.

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    Sabrina J.

    This is a typical greasy spoon and I WILL go back! I had a pizza puff (classic to this type of establishment). The grilled cheese was (picky) toddler approved. Their seasoned waffle fries were really tasty! And the Chicago style hot dog was okay (a little over cooked, per my husband). Not something I'd want to eat all the time (the pizza puff was so deliciously greasy), but it was good!

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    First time. Good food, good fries. We got in right before the lunch rush took the food to go and ate across the street at the park.

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    Great chi dog. Fresh cut perfectly fried fries. Will come back. A little dated with old Chicago Bears stuff but its a good dog house

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    Thank you Michael for the kind words and your continued support. Mark

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    Excellent char dog, Italian beef, Italian sausage. In fact nothing there is bad. It's all great.

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    GRILLVILLE - BEST SHAKES

    GRILLVILLE

    3.6(185 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Grillville is a family-owned local business that serves delicious fast-casual dishes of Greek…read moreAmerican food, which includes items like gyros, chicken kebabs, pork kebabs, burgers, sandwiches, etc. I have been here once and had a good experience. The restaurant is family-friendly and offers good, fast service. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and their menu options were reasonably priced. We ordered a gyros sandwich, a chicken kebabs plate w/ a side salad, and a gyro & pork kebab w/ a side salad. Our food was ready in a short time. It was hot and fresh tasting. I liked their gyro the most. Its flavor and texture were on point. The pork kebab was grilled properly as well. It was tender with a good char taste. The tzatziki sauce was creamy and yummy. The side salad with chunks of Feta was delicious. The creamy vinaigrette dressing for the salad added a nice touch. Overall, our visit was good, and we would go back for more. I definitely recommend checking out Grillvile.

    Very disappointing. Sitting down, eating it right now, chicken kebab was way overcooked to the…read morepurpose of almost like eating a dry piece of wood. In fact, a piece of chicken fell off of my pita, and hit the plate and rattled the fork. It's that overcooked. Had fries with one and rice with the other. Tried two of the hot dogs, again disappointing. Hot dog quality was maybe something you would get from Aldi. Very rubbery, not really good flavor. These could be Mexican "Fud" dogs. They were cold when handed to me, not even warm. Just had the Gyro, meat is dry. The fries: extremely flimsy. I went in here before about a year ago and it was outstanding. Decided to try it again today, it's totally missing. Sorry, Grillville... The manager was nice though, and the place was very clean. I just wish that they carried on over to your product. Yeah: I'm not coming back. I think the next time when I drive by it, it may be closed up for business. Sorry Grillville... you had your shot, and we ended up throwing out about half of the order.

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    Franks For the Memories - Suicidal tenders (NOT b/l wings, breaded tenderloins) & hot wings. W/ blue cheese because if you get ranch, your B-lo card gets pulled!

    Franks For the Memories

    4.2(330 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    When I think of Franks For The Memories, I think of some of the best wings I've ever had. This was…read morethe first place where I truly experienced top tier wings, and funny enough, it all started with one random wing back in high school. I remember being at lunch one day when I ran into one of my friend's sisters and some of her friends. They had wings, and since the last time I checked our school definitely didn't sell wings, I jokingly asked what they were eating. They told me where they were from and let me try one. After I finished that wing, I immediately wanted another. I couldn't just ask for one, so instead I basically interrogated them. What's the name of the place? Where is it? How far away? To my surprise, Franks was only about 10 minutes away. The funny part is I didn't actually get to truly experience Franks until after high school. I had been a fan of wings for years, but I didn't really know what a great wing was yet. Looking back, I didn't realize how lucky I was that Franks was one of my first introductions to genuinely great wings. Fast forward about 15 years and I'm still eating them. I usually get Franks every two or three months, and recently I realized it had been a while. My order almost never changes. Two pounds of mild and two pounds of medium. I always order them to go, and even after the ride home, they still taste fresh and juicy. I usually start with the medium, and that first bite always reminds me why I keep coming back. You bite into tender, juicy meat followed by that crisp exterior and Buffalo sauce. Everything complements each other perfectly. You have tender chicken, crunch on the outside and sauce covering the entire wing. These aren't wings where you get one great bite followed by a section with barely any sauce. They are saucy, and I mean saucy. The medium sauce is probably my favorite. It has that peppery Buffalo flavor with a noticeable acidic tang and enough heat to make itself known. The acidity gives it a sharp Buffalo bite while the pepper and heat follow right behind it. Mix that with the juicy chicken and crispy exterior and it's a beautiful combination. Then you have the mild. The mild has a similar flavor, but the buttery taste comes through more. It's smoother and richer without losing what makes the sauce good. Sometimes the mild and medium sauces mix together, and those might be some of the best bites. You get the buttery richness from the mild mixed with the peppery, acidic kick and heat from the medium. It just works. That's what I love about these wings. They look simple. You might look at them and think you know exactly what you're about to get. Then you bite into one and realize there is nothing simple about the flavor. When I eat these wings, I'm genuinely at peace. I'll go out with cousins or friends, talk, joke around and enjoy the food together. With Franks, it doesn't matter. Eating these wings is an experience on its own. Once I start, I'm in my own little world enjoying every bite. The only bad part is knowing eventually I'm going to run out. I always make sure I have some left for the next day. If something tastes this good, why experience it only once when I can wake up knowing I still have Franks waiting for me? What might impress me most is the consistency. I've been eating these wings for around 15 years, and whether I think back five years, 10 years or 15 years, I know what I'm getting when I order Franks. I honestly can't remember a time when I finished their wings and walked away disappointed. After all these years, they still stand tall. They're juicy, tender, crispy, loaded with sauce and packed with flavor. The medium brings that peppery heat and acidic tang, while the mild brings that buttery richness. Are they the best wings I've ever had? They might be. These wings don't kid around.

    Their known for their wings. They're large and meaty but flavor wise you must rely on sauce. Very…read morelittle seasoning. Next time I'd try several sauces to find one I love. Chili was really good but don't get the cheese on it. They're using the cheese you'd find cheesy fries. The texture on chili is not very good. I'd much prefer shredded cheese. Their hot dogs are great. All in all one of the better hot dog joints but their wings didn't live up to the hype.

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    Franks For the Memories - 1 pound of wings loaded with traditional hot sauce.  Some of the best wings I've had!

    1 pound of wings loaded with traditional hot sauce. Some of the best wings I've had!

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills

    3.5(549 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I stopped by Portillo's and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The restaurant was…read moreclean, well organized, and had a fun atmosphere. Even though it was busy, the line moved quickly, and the employees were friendly and efficient. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Everything tasted like it was made to order, and the portions were generous. It's easy to see why Portillo's has such a loyal following because the quality and consistency really stand out. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to grab a meal. Great food, fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere make Portillo's well worth the visit. I'll definitely be back again.

    When it comes to portillos it's always a yes. This location is one of my favorites, not every…read morelocation has a barnellis and this is the closest one that does. The decor inside is always so fun for each location. You can either order at the kiosk or walk up to the counter and wait for your number to be called. My go to is the beef and cheddar with hot peppers and their classic cheese fries. You can't go wrong with their classics. They also have decent ribs, you will need to wait about 20 minutes or so for it but it's delish if you've got the time! Although I've been convinced that I need to try their pasta with vodka sauce with chicken. That might be the next move. All in all, I love this location because it's always a perfect dinner spot when we're done running our target errands. Their drive through line always look long but we've never waited more than 5 - 10 minutes to order and get our food both drive thru and inside.

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills
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    Grayslake Dog n Suds Drive-In - Beyond Burger And Pineapple Dole Whip

    Grayslake Dog n Suds Drive-In

    3.6(117 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I cannot get enough of their creamy Root Beer. I will go out of my way for it. That alone is reason…read moreenough to go, but I also always crave their crinkle cut fries and a burger. Going to Dogs n Suds is a classic park and eat experience everyone should have if they're in the area. This location is newly built/renovated after a fire a year or two ago, but it's always been a great location. The staff is always friendly. They come straight out to your car, no buttons to press. And they come and check on you periodically to see if you need anything else.

    We have been going to this establishment for many years as we love their Texas burgers,now mind you…read morewe take the 28 mile 49 minute trip from our home and back. My husband went there a few weeks ago and placed a $50 plus order brought it home and everything was burnt, due to the new charbroiled cooker. I got ahold of them and was told I would get a credit for the order I went to collect a new order and they wanted to give me a $10 credit? What? Then it went up to $20! So I took it from the manager got only 4 burgers nothing else was replaced in my order when my order came out and the young lady said,that'll be $8 and change more! What! Needless to say we won't be going back to that location. There's one in Ingleside not that much further. It's a shame that customer service isn't respectable and the customer gets treated like they're nothing. The managers are completely disrespectful and rude. We were once loyal customers for many years to that location but will be no more. It's all about quantity not quality any longer. Thank you Dog N' Suds for the many years of good treatment,good food up until now. I know that my words won't make a difference in this matter but in case you're thinking of going there,don't expect much courtesy.

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    Grayslake Dog n Suds Drive-In - Newly renovated.

    Newly renovated.

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    Twisted Burger - Vernon Hills - The burgers were great. The fries could be a bit crispier but still, everything was yummy.

    Twisted Burger - Vernon Hills

    4.3(74 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    What a gem in VH! Loved the burgers and fries at Twisted Burger. A variety of different burgers to…read morechoose from that rivals places like Red Robin. We got the Cali burger which had avocado and bacon and I'm forgetting the name now but one with a fried egg and bacon. The buns on the burger were so good (I think they're brioche buns from Turano) - soft with a good bite. And the loaded fries we got were also delicious with green onions, bacon bits, cheese, and some sour cream. I learned that the fries are made in-house not bought frozen and pre-cut. Next time, I would just get regular fries bc they're so good as is! Would love to go back to try the smoothies. Everything seems to be made with care and quality at Twisted Burger and can't wait to go back.

    We came back to try new things!…read more Superman regular size milkshake-- tastes like cotton candy! Creamy and light throughout even after sitting in the fridge. El Zorro burger-- this was really good. There's a beef patty under the chorizo, so the chorizo flavor wasn't overpowering. Sauce is also not overpowering and not greasy. The large fries is definitely pretty large. The cuts are of potato without additional coating before frying so the flavor is of potato itself and added seasoning afterwards. I prefer it this way since the oil soaked ones are soft and delicious, but my kiddos prefer more crispy and crunchy end pieces. The Baja fish naan is still our favorite. Because of the loaded fresh veggies. Would come back to this local POC owned establishment to try more of their shakes and burgers!

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