I finally got to go check out Dave's Hot Chicken in Bloomington! This is some of the freshest hot…read morechicken I've ever had. First of all, their chicken strips are NOT small, so be prepared. When you order a slider, don't think you're getting some tiny sandwich--this thing is full-size and loaded. The kale slaw adds the perfect amount of flavor and crunch, especially when paired with Dave's sauce... such a good combo. The fries are also fantastic--almost perfect. I personally like mine just a little crispier, but the seasoning on them is so good it doesn't exactly matter lol And yes... we're talking about the pickles too. Perfect pickles. They add that extra bite and flavor that pushes the sandwich right over the edge to perfection. Oh and I almost forgot to mention my son wanted to try the macaroni and cheese so bad that he went up there and ordered a side of it, we all shared it. It was good, the noodles tasted just a little bit well done, and it smelled like velveeta. This place definitely gets crowded, but for good reason--it's a hot, popular spot and people know their chicken is fresh and amazing. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and I absolutely love the graffiti artwork on the walls. The bright, bold colors are so inviting, it almost makes you want to come inside before you even smell the food. If you haven't been here yet, do yourself a favor and get over here and check it out. It's great!

First know that this isn't fast food. It's not something you would really want to eat in the car,…read moreand everything appears to be made to order. I wasn't prepared for this. I had to use the restroom and it wasn't awful, but certainly not something you would brag about. I was surprised at how many people were working behind the counter. This was Sunday around 3. Not exactly rush hour, but they were busy. I ordered the two slider combo and a vanilla shake. I ordered 1 mild and 1 hot slider. I had no way to tell which was which when I opened the box. I ended up eating the mild first. This really isn't special. The flavor is lacking. The hot was pretty hot. My head started sweating immediately. Anything hotter would have been a mistake. Again the chicken doesn't have a lot of flavor it's just hot. The fries were okay, and overall this was a lot of food. The chicken pieces were big. The shake tastes like any other shake. Honestly o would rather have Canes and probably will be one and done on Dave's. Unless you just really need some hot chicken I would look elsewhere.

This spot came highly recommended and took a couple attempts to finally stop in because they were…read moreso busy. You order your food at the door then sit down and they bring it to you when ready. I ordered the og sando and truffle fries. The fries were ok and the sando was pretty solid. It's a massive sandwich and could easily feed 2-3 people. It was a couple meals for me. If i lived in the area, i would probably come back. Good food and good vibes. Service was nothing special.

We came here for fish on a Saturday and they said they sold out Friday which is ok. The person at…read morethe door that takes your order and gives you your table number was very friendly and helpful. Daughter got a burger and fries and bf and I got the OG sandwiches, hot and medium respectively and we split a truffle fry. It's a cool little place with a good selection of top shelf bourbon, but unfortunately I don't get the hype about the food. The chicken was tough, literally had pieces as tough as cardboard I could barely chew. The first 3 or 4 bites of my sandwich were just breading. I didn't think the spice level was even as hot as Franks which I would consider mild and bf said his was barely spicy either. The fries weren't very good, not very crispy mostly limp. My daughter said the burger was good. I may go back and try something else because I really want to like it but it won't be any time soon.

I had been to a Cane's in Kentucky and enjoyed it so was eager to have it again…read more This location has a drive thru as well as indoor and 3 tables outside. Order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. I had the 3 finger combo which comes with fries, garlic bread and a drink. And of course the secret sauce. It was all really good and the price is reasonable. They have Coke zero.

It was nice to go check out Raising Cane's in Bloomington a couple weeks ago. I had only ate at…read moreRaising Cane's twice ever so it's nice to be reminded of how good their chicken is. They were pretty crowded when we got there and the parking lot was a bit tight. It's kind of only one row of parking and I drive a larger vehicle so it was difficult to pull in or even back in to the parking place. I wanted to give 4 stars cause of the parking lot but instead just making sure you know, parking is a struggle. Once we finally got a parking place we went inside and placed our order. I noticed there was a lot of people that were happy and enjoying their dinner. There's not a lot of seating inside, I've definitely seen pictures of bigger Canes restaurants but it seems like it could be enough if people are in and out when they're finished eating. We didn't have to wait very long for our food and it was all fresh and hot! I enjoy the flavor of the chicken and also the cane sauce. The fries are okay but it'd be nice to try out some seasoning on them I'm not sure if this restaurant offers something like that. I love the art on the walls and I noticed the other two canes that I have been to have the brick wall painted with the canes logo. I love the ambience and all of the decor in the restaurant. I'd like to say that I would come back but they're building one in Peoria so I'll be able to have it there next. Thanks for making my meal fresh and ready!

While my partner grew up eating Portillo's, I had never had the chance to try it. So right before…read moreheading out of town on a Saturday, we found ourselves in need of a quick lunch and thought Portillo's would be a great choice. The place is huge, with three different dining rooms and an outside patio. The parking lot is large enough to accommodate such a crowd as well, as the place was pretty packed and we had no issues getting a spot not far from the restaurant. We did not wait long in line to order, and I was impressed by how fast the food came out. They obviously have a great system and plenty of workers to make sure you food comes out fast, fresh, hot, and correct. I got the chopped salad, since I needed something refreshing, and my partner relived his childhood with his favorite burger, fries, and a milkshake. The salad was great! I was skeptical about the pasta in it, but it added great texture and held onto the gorgonzola cheese well. Overall the flavors were balanced and each bite was tasty. The bread it is served with is also great. It came out still warm and went amazing with my salad. My partner loved his burger, saying it was just like he remembers, and let me try his vanilla shake. It was thick, creamy, and had great vanilla flavor. While I am not a plain vanilla fan, I found their ice cream very good. We were in and out in an hour and spent probably the same amount of money we would have at any other fast food or fast casual place. The bathrooms were also clean and had plenty of stalls. If given the opportunity again I would definitely come back.

I haven't been to a Portillo's in over 15 years, just once, and that one was in Chicago, so I…read morewasn't sure what to expect. The store in Normal is about a 15 minute drive off Interstate 74 from the south side of town. I started with 2 Chicago-style hot dogs. There was a pickle spear, a tomato slice, and some peppers in with my hot dog, on a poppy seed bun. I devoured them. Then I let my wife know where I was eating. She suggested I try a hot and wet, and the chocolate cake. The hot dogs were excellent so I decided to try them. I wasn't sure what a hot and wet was so I asked the cashier who took my order. She said "I got you." It was a slow-roasted Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers and dipped in the beef's natural "gravy" that dripped off it while it was roasting. I opened the package and started eating immediately. There was no stopping until it was gone. The photo in their online menu is pretty accurate. I didn't pause long enough to take one myself. Then there was the cake. If you like chocolate cake, this is a no-brainer. It was definitely non-dry. It was likely the best cake I''ve eaten all year. The restaurant was nice and clean, with someone cleaning up after customers as soon as tables were vacated. The cashiers were friendly, and the woman calling out the numbers was extremely friendly. I saw her offer to help a woman across the dining area from the pick-up window to package up a large to-go order. She also noticed that I went back for the cake. I will have to stop here again the next time I'm passing through.

The food was AVERAGE at best, after we had to wait in line experiencing the poor costumer service…read more Little to no communication between the employees and costumers about the food. I then found a hair in my soup when I opened it up and instantly got disgusted and threw all my food away. I will never bring my business to this location again.

I haven't had their sandwich for awhile. So I decided to have that for dinner. Ordered it in the…read moreappl. Went and pick it up inside. They used to have a shelf there for pick up. Every time I go there, it is always relocated. This time o where to be found. No problem. It was not busy anyway.I stood there for a good 5 minutes. A guy and a gal worked at the end of the counter. Did not acknowledge me being there for a good 5 minutes. Given the fact that they were busy making orders, still they can say, " I would be right with you!". Nothing. Another customer came in for a pick up, stood there as well. Then went to say something to them. Finally the guy asked me my name and gave me the order. Went home and had my dinner. Opened my sandwich and it fell apart and it was so soggy as well! Ugh! Not sure if I want to have it again!

I love this place and the people who work there. Always super nice and the food is delicious. I…read morehave suggested this place to many out of town people and they loved it! Keep up the good work!

Review Visit: October 22nd, 2014…read more Free ice cream! Jason's Deli is one of those rare cases where I don't remember much about it. It does happen once in a blue moon but Jason's Deli does have an interesting point to talk about. What I do remember about Jason's Deli is the free ice cream machine. Once you have paid for your food and are seated, you have unlimited access to the ice cream machine. From what I do remember, there is the two basic flavors: chocolate and vanilla. There is, of course, the mixed option in the middle. That's my go-to option whenever I encounter these machines. It's nice to have something so awesome be free for once at a restaurant. Check out their menu to see if Jason's Deli is something you would be interested in. If so, go there and have yourself some new memories and free ice cream.

Portions were large. The items came out quickly and were hot. The spice was on point not too hot…read morenot too mild. Perfect.

First time here and got the chicken sandwich. Very good, juicy yet still had a crunch. The fries…read morewere also crispy and tasty. We tried the corn as a side but it was disappointing. The place was clean and the service at the counter was very helpful and engaging. I plan on coming back.

I'm stuck away from home with a loved one in the hospital and had never been to firehouse, and not…read moreonly is the food good the folks at the Veterans Pky store were so sweet and made me really feel care for even if it was just for a second! Amazing service, sub was top shelf and the chili is like REAL chili! Tasted homemade! cool environment, but the staff was the best!

This was my first time ordering from Firehouse Subs and I was very excited to try the Thanksgiving…read moreTurkey Sub. Sadly, despite its name, there were only two pieces of turkey on my sandwich. While the cranberry sauce and stuffing were good, the sub felt very light and I feel like I paid for mostly bread. The sub did not appear as advertised and was not satiating in the slightest. I wonder if I would've had better luck ordering in person than online. May or may not return considering there is a Jersey Mikes and Potbelly's nearby.

Stopped in for a late lunch on a Tuesday and this place was hopping. Quick friendly service and my…read more12 piece nuggets did not disappoint. I could not open one of my honey mustard dips, the top layer was sealed tight against the bottom tab. Oh well, went and got another. Of course they serve Coke Zero.

Bar none, this the very best of fast food establishments, the food is made fresh, served hot, and…read moreall of the staff are cheerful , pleasant, and very attentive! Congratulations the owners/managers of this little gem, they really care and do things right! They stand head and shoulders above their competition, kinda like it was 1963 again when it seemed young employees were more enthusiatic to be working and did their best to represent themselves and their place of work in the best possible way! I like to be treated so well as here and will return soon THANKYOU!

Based on the reviews, we tried it...and hey Mikey, we liked it!…read more I had the Korean BBQ Chicken. Right level of sweet and spicy plus good rice, naan and chips made for a filling meal. G had the Birra tacos - a lot of food and it was good as well. Nice atmosphere and attentive service made it a great experience. Note: construction immediately in front of the restaurant may dissuaded you from trying it. It is open but be careful walking over the temp sidewalks. And street and public parking is about a half block away.

Me and my colleagues enjoyed the huge menu and the generous portion sizes. Our plates left a light…read morebut filling feeling. It delivers a homemade and fresh flavor. Not greasy or cheap quality. Will be back!