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The food was delicious. Everything was prepared fresh and hot. The burger was great!…read more Also love that the Oberweis is connected to get a milkshake with everything. Great service. Timely. Clean interior

This place is half Redhot Ranch and half ice cream shop. The ice cream shop takes credit cards, the…read moreRedhot Ranch does not, but there is a weird ATM there to get cash if you don't have any. I have passed by this place so many times, so I was happy that I finally had a chance to check them out. The Redhot Ranch side is a no frills industrial design. And they are smashburgers, which I didn't know ahead of time and wish I did as I would have skipped it. Nothing says a good burger like smashing the ever lovin' crap out of it and getting rid if all the flavor, slapping a couple slices of cheese on it and whatever toppings you want to disguise the flavor of the meat. It was a messy burger. The fries were okay as well. Nothing to really say that I'm itching to go back. With so many burger shops around, skip this one.

Fish Sandwich! (keepsmilingphoto.com)

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Biggies

3.6(56 reviews)

1.0 mi

How have I not stumbled on this place before? It's less than five minutes from home, but it's…read morehidden on a less traveled part of a less major street, kind of off the beaten path. I discovered it when looking through Yelp to see what else was nearby that I hadn't tried before. I've been there several times now, and so far have always gotten the Italian sausage. It comes au jus for dipping, and it's is flavorful, plentiful, an all-around delicious. Seating is okay - a little lumpy and aging, but somehow it adds to the charm of the place. Service is quick and very friendly. She even remembered me the second time I came in, and greeted me like an old friend. Parking outside, at least the times of day when we've been there, has been plentiful. There are also some gaming machines in a side room, for anyone into that. We're just there for the food, and will definitely be back many times!

I was in the area and had a taste for a hotdog. I stopped in here and when I walked in I was able…read moreto detect a strong odor of weed! It was dark and the person behind the counter said the kitchen is closed, (it was 6:30). I was not going to order anything even if the kitchen was open. I left and drove west and found Booby's (yep that's the name of the restaurant). Decent hotdog

Bacon, egg & cheese on toasted French bread

Cheddar burger everything

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Chicago dog everything

Kaufman's

3.9(823 reviews)

1.8 mi

I have never been disappointed the best corned beef in the city I used to travel 35 miles just to goread more

I'm glad I finally got a chance to try it. There's parking on both sides of the building, which I…read morethink has been the issue when I've visited in the past--not seeing parking in the place I thought was for them. The deli is the main attraction, and we got a couple sandwiches. I got a reuben, their leanest cut, and it was really good. There was so much meat--too much for me, but it is super filling. They also have a bakery, though I didn't pick anything up from there. There's lots of soups, too, which I'll probably pick up if I visit again. There are some specialty foods, and they have some tables both in and outside if you'd like to stay a while.

Complimentary water.

Kaufman's Deli . 4905 Dempster St, Skokie, IL Fresh Deli Great Sandwiches Bakery Pastry Kosher Food etc. Cool!

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Verde Avocado

4.3(104 reviews)

2.2 mi

First visit and I found my new spot! Great service, tasty food, and affordable prices. I'll be back!read more

The lunch deals here are pretty awesome! I got two tacos (chicken and pastor) with a side of rice…read moreand beans. I love that you have a selection of tacos instead of a single option or two. Flavors were on point, especially paired with the red and green salsas included. I split the carne asada fries as an appetizer. The portion was gigantic and definitely needs to be split with a friend! The horchata was delicious though quite sweet for me. My theory was that they hoped the ample ice would eventually dilute the drink down for takeaway. In terms of picking up food, the restaurant parking lot was a little difficult to get into at the time given a carwash nearby. However, the food was definitely worth the slight parking woes.

Mexican food

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.1(118 reviews)

0.7 mi

Raising Cane's keeps it simple, so don't expect a huge menu, but they do what they do really well…read more The chicken is always fresh and crispy, and the Cane's Sauce is the star of the meal--it's so good! I honestly wish they sold it by the bottle because I'd use it at home. If you're craving chicken tenders and great dipping sauce, it's definitely worth a visit.

Typical fast casual, chicken is pretty good and the sauce and lemonade are great!…read more I do wish they had some vegetable on offer that isn't that nasty soggy cole slaw soup.

Kids meal - also comes with a kids drink.

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Portillo's Skokie

3.6(585 reviews)

2.0 mi

We have been here at least 20 times over the past 4 years since we moved closer to this location…read moreand each time has been great. The consistency in their food and service, will make this location stay open for awhile. It really doesn't matter what time of the day you come, the drive thru is always full. This time we came here before heading out to go swimming so we had a Hot Dog lunch. It was great and my company was even better. The decor is on point with other Portillo's so we're a fan! Don't sleep on their Kids Meals for your kids, it's a fair deal. There is plenty of parking but sometimes during lunch or 6pm ish, you may have to wait for a spot to open.

Portillos is such a Chicago staple. Everything on their menu is delicious. I especially love their…read morechopped salad and milkshakes. This time I got a burger and went for a double because a girl's gotta eat! It was the right choice. Great burger to bread ratio. The cheese was so melty and delicious. They have order kiosks at the entrance or you can order with a cashier at the front. I guess it depends how much you're avoiding people on which you prefer. It's clean and has spacious seating. The decor is typical of a Portillo's but I found the mannequin scene at the entrance quite interesting and I'm still trying to put the story line together.

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Dear Franks of Niles

3.9(193 reviews)

2.1 mi

Went there on a Sunday with my son. Their Sunday special is a jumbo grilled hot dog, fries and a…read moredrink for like $12. We both got the special. The hot dog was pretty good, fries (Crinkle cut) were also good. Place was pretty crowded. Overall, I'd eat there again, if I'm in the neighborhood, but you have a go with the special of the day, or it's expensive. The cons? Seating was very tight. We sat at a table of 4, and our backs were right on top of the person in back of us. Also, service was slow, considering it was just a hot dog, but like I said, it was busy. It's in a strip mall, so it's a little hard to find the first time.

I am no stranger to Dear Franks of Niles; I visited it several years ago for lunch during one of my…read moresummer jobs in-between college semesters. Since then, I have off-and-on ordered from nearby restaurants yet with an interest in revisiting Dear Franks at some point. It was not until I recently discovered its veggie and plant-based items on the menu when I made it a high priority to visit, being that I am now a vegetarian. After attending training at my job which sits no more than a mile from Dear Franks, I made my visit. Its location sits along W Touhy Ave amongst a mixture of restaurants and shopping stores that are relevant to the community of Niles. I was acknowledged shortly after I walked in and up to the counter to look at the menu which was plastered above the counter. It took me some time to look at the menu because the menu online differed from the menu onsite above the counter. I had a taste for a veggie hot dog, but I did not see it featured on the menu above the counter, figuring that it was no longer an option at the time. So, I ended up ordering their veggie burger, fries, and a drink which was completed within several minutes. While paying, I could not help but notice Turano products near the register. Turano baking company, a family-owned bakery that produces authentic and delicious breads. I drive by Turano's daily enroute to my primary job and it is hard not to notice its building exterior, which has a commanding presence. Being that I have had the interest in visiting Turano's for some time now, I ended up purchasing a Turano - chocolate chunk cookie to go along with my veggie burger, fries, and drink. Maybe now after purchasing the chocolate chunk cookie, it will urge me to visit its location in Berwyn. I chose to dine-in at Dear Franks since I had plenty of time in my day, plus I figured that I still had time to beat the traffic on Edens Expressway enroute back to Chicago. The inside of Dear Franks appeared clean, and the atmosphere gave off a sporty vibe with pictures of Chicago sports teams, and iconic sporting moments in history of those teams featured. And there are a number of tables with seats available inside of the dining area, plus a television plastered on the wall near the entrance for viewing pleasure as you eat. The crinkle-cut fries were the first item I started off with eating. Though not as good as Portillo's crinkle-cut fries, ketchup certainly complimented them well. From that point on, I could not resist eating them all after the addition of ketchup. I moaned in enjoyment after my first bite of the veggie burger; it was garnished with everything I requested such as ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomatoes! It was very satisfying indeed. Taking note of everything I experienced: service, ambiance, and food, I have to say that it was a good experience. And with that I would gladly re-visit Dear Franks of Niles again whenever in the Niles area. Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Food: 5 ~Nourish your soul. ~ Thomas G

Dining area

Garden Veggie Burger w/ French Fries

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Daily Special board.

Joe Donut

3.9(367 reviews)

2.3 mi

Stopped in for a donut and wound up getting breakfast besides. I ordered a pistachio donut, a…read morecoconut donut and a crème brûlée donut. All were very good. No, I didn't eat all three at once; it took a few hours. I think I liked the crème brûlée one the best. The custard was great and the sugar coating was outstanding. I ordered from the counter and service was pretty quick. The place was very lively and quite busy on a Sunday morning. Anyway, so I saw someone else get the chicken and waffles, and I said, I gots to get me some of those. So I did. So the donuts were 5 stars easily. Each one was great. The coconut and the pistachio donuts were not very big, but still an average sized donut. The crème brûlée was bigger. The chicken and waffles consisted of 2 rather large fried chicken tenders on a fairly big waffle. There was a light syrup coating the chicken. Very large portion for $13. My only complaint was it tasted like the chicken was fried in old oil that perhaps needed to be changed. I'm sure they go through a lot of fried chicken, fried potatoes and other fried fishes, but the chicken was darker than it should be and tasted like old oil. I noticed another person next to me who got fried potatoes, and they too, were very dark. Still, the chicken was good, and I consider this to be minor and maybe doesn't happen on a less busy day. I would go back if I'm in the Niles/Skokie area again, because there are other donuts and breakfast items I'd like to try. The price is very reasonable for the portions you get.

Single use, non-recyclable styrofoam containers for donuts? Ridiculous and wasteful! What happened…read moreto using paper bags? Disappointed by the doughnuts, seems like the recipe was tweaked to make them fluffier/less dense for more profit, as if they weren't expensive enough already. Plus they were a weird yellow color inside, donuts dough isn't supposed to be yellow. HINT: if you consistently sell out of old fashioned donuts by 10 a.m., why don't you make more of them and less of the ones you have lingering in the case? Really stupid metrics employed here. We won't be back. :-(

For the price you pay, there should be a quality box that doesn't damage and fits the order. (Ugh!)

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K-Coop Chicken

4.3(242 reviews)

0.5 mi

The fried chicken here is incredibly tasty. You can order chicken most any way (boneless, tenders,…read morewings and drums, or even half/whole chicken), and there are countless sauce varieties to try. I personally really enjoy the soy honey glaze. Keep in mind you can also order sauces for the side. We also tried out some kimchi loaded fries. The waffles fries underneath were crispy and piping hot. The kimchi itself was pretty seasoned and definitely more of a sauce-like consistency than I'm used to: different but still worked well with the fries and sauce. We ordered to-go, and the food was ready in a few minutes. Given how good the food was for us, I can't wait to go back and dine in. They seem to have a decent private lot as well for parking.

Bland with little to no seasoning. The chicken is totally dependent on the dipping sauce. Bland…read morechicken dipped in sauce doesn't make it good. Also... eat inside because if you order takeout .. you will have bland soggy wings with sauce !

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Kimchi fried rice

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The Bulgogi taco just seems so wrong, and yet it is so good.

Cultura Subs

4.4(135 reviews)

1.2 mi

I think an earlier reviewer is correct and they changed owners and/or management. Went by today to…read moretreat friends and was pretty disappointed. The food just was not what we were expecting. We expected Cultura Subs but what we got was a shadow of what we experienced before. The service was very accommodating, but slooow to get their version of jibarito sandwiches served up. They were subpar; even if they had the OG recipes, the execution was mid or below. The serving of yuca fries tasted similar to what we had before, but they served it with ketchup and not the original delicious homemade sauce. I doubt I will go back. Sayonara, OG Cultura Subs ;_;

We definitely ordered more than our family could eat from our first Cultura Subs visit, but it was…read moresuch a welcome treat. Some standouts for me were the steak jibarito, the Philly cheesesteak, and the shawarma bowl. The staff also gave us a freebie which was so thoughtful of them! I think it was an app, but I honestly didn't get to try it since my partner devoured it before I got a chance. No matter, we were stuffed regardless! We ordered takeout, and the food was still hot when we tucked in. I can only imagine the menu is even better in person. If you're in the mood for some cultural crossover cuisine, I highly recommend Cultura Subs if you're in the area!

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Matthew S.

9 years ago

I went to McDonald's on Dempster road yesterday, Sunday December 17th at 9:30 P.M. to be exact. This fast food restaurant is a place I would recommend you people to come and eat. It is located on a busy street which is good because people will always be driving by and seeing this place and would want to try it. The atmosphere of McDonald's is pretty nice. The area is clean, the whole inside of the restaurant has no bad smells and is easy to eat inside. When you walk into McDonald's, it is warm inside due to the cooking that is being done by the workers. They provide two touch screen menus to order earlier if the lines are long and a soda machine to fill up drinks to your pleasing. It's somewhat noisy because everyone is busy while working but it shouldn't really bother you while eating. Pricing at McDonald's is fairly cheap. My meal cost about 5 dollars and it really filled me up. I experienced reasonable prices because the food portions are fairly large and they will fill you up before you even finish. McDonald's gives a bigger bang for your buck and it's affordable to just about anyone so I'd recommend a visit. If you are ever low on money or on a budget, you should come here and just eat. When you come to this McDonald's on Dempster, you enter, and you get welcomed and greeted with a smile. I experienced service with a smile and the staff having nice attitude. Service was good because I didn't wait long for my food. The workers were always busy trying to get to all the customers upfront and the drive-through. The staff is always on task making their customers happy. It was expected to get the food quickly because it's a fast food restaurant. McDonald's is pretty clean since it has been remodeled, it's been looking newer than ever. I experienced tables and chairs clean the floors were clean, and it makes it better for anyone that wants to eat there. If a table is dirty, a worker would come by and clean it so other customers can come sit down and not feel disgusted/dirty. There was some music playing, not loud so people can have their conversations with some soothing music in the background. Overall, McDonald's can keep the place clean as a team. The taste of the food is on another level. McDonald's likes to cook their food very nicely and well done. I experienced Well cooked food no problems while eating the food. The food would make your mouth water after every bite. As I got my food, It came in a bag officially from McDonald's and in the inside of it, held my McChicken wrapped up in a yellow paper with the labels. I unwrap the McChicken and I see a nice sized sandwich and I tell myself I'm ready to eat. My first bite was really good because the McChicken was crispy on the outside and not too soft on the inside but, as I reached towards the middle, the inside of the McChicken got a bit too soft which lowered my expectations on the sandwich. I would say the outer parts of the sandwich are the best because of its crispiness. I also got an Ice cream cone with Vanilla swirled over it. This was the best part of the meal. The ice cream was served in a nice small size cone with loads of ice cream swirled up several inches. Doesn't everyone love ice cream? I know I do. The ice cream was really nice, cold and tasty. Especially when you reach the cone, it brings crisp and the softness of the ice cream together and gives a really satisfying sweet bite. Overall, I would rate McDonald's an 8 out of 10. It's speed, accuracy, and pricing isn't competitive to other fast food restaurants. I would give some tips to the staff. I would tell them to work on making their sandwiches a little bit better. Their service is really quick and their attitude toward customers is really nice. I would recommend anyone to come eat here at affordable prices. Their fast food will help people when they're on the go and want a quick bite. read more

Sanjay S.

13 years ago

DO NOT PATRONISE THIS RESTAURANT. It is operated by lying, cheating bastards who will steal your money. THESE PEOPLE ARE LYING GREEDY CHEATING FILTHY BASTARDS. DO NOT TAKE YOUR BUSINESS HERE. I ordered a Combo Meal #7, clearly shown on the menu board at $5.99, with an extra sandwich, also clearly shown on the menu board at $3.99. $5.99 + $3.99 = $9.98, right? With 10% sales tax, the order SHOULD have been $10.98. Well, that's not what I was charged. I was charged $12.30, because the register is programmed to charge $6.49 for the combo meal, and $4.69 for the sandwich (I have the receipt). I was TOLD BY THE CASHER "Well, that's the price, I can't change it." The manager, upon being summoned, said, "Just charge his card and give him some change." No apology, no explanation, NOTHING. I handed the cashier $20, and received $8.70 in change. I said, "Where's the rest of my change?" "That's all you get," said the cashier. "Fine," I said. "Where is my receipt?" He gave me the original receipt with the CHEATERS PRICING. I took a photograph of the menu board, showing the FAKE PRICING. THESE PEOPLE ARE LYING GREEDY CHEATING FILTHY BASTARDS. DO NOT TAKE YOUR BUSINESS HERE. read more

Joe J.

5 years ago

Worst McDonald's ever! I ordered 20 pc nuggets and they didn't give me any sauce when I specifically asked for it, when I called back and asked to speak to the manger they were being really rude to me and told me it wasn't a big deal and to "deal with it" I really didn't appreciate it, I don't understand why they had to be so rude about it read more

Angelo C.

109

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14 years ago

Have a sign on the door in handwriting that read "now hiring teenagers" that's discrimination. If an older person walked up looking for a job they feel they automatically don't qualify I told a manager on duty that night but saw it again the next day still posted. read more

Jinhee S.

7 years ago

If I could give 0 stars, I've been to the drive through at this location twice around 12:30am and nobody answered the drive thru.. and this location is open 24 hours. read more

Connie M.

9 years ago

This McDonalds does not participate in any of the advertised specials such as the $1.00 specials. The Skokie McDonalds does. Skip this place as consumer unfriendly. read more

Danilo R.

10 months ago

Jake is so nice he makes me laugh he is kind jake is funny he makes good jokes he is cool

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First of all there are two Chik Fil A's in Niles. I'm reviewing the one on 8575 Golf Road. My…read moresister and I ordered the broiled chicken sandwich and fries. The sandwiches were delicious and the waffle fries were out of this world - all hot and delivered to our table. Just as important was the friendliness of the staff and cleanliness of the facility. We met the owner who helped us pick up our trash when leaving. My sister who is in the military thought the owner was also military as he was so polite and helpful as well as running an establishment that dotted the i's and crossed the t's in all categories. We will be returning : )

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I'm thinking I've fallen in love with Culver's fish…read more Stopped in for a quick bite my go-to order is a double Culver's Deluxe burger. But lately I've been getting the Atlantic cod dinner or the Walleye dinner. The nice lady behind the counter took my order for the 2 piece cod dinner and handed me a number. The place was packed and I found a table and waited. The dining area is large but felt small with so many people. I received my order and dug in. The fish was fresh and hot, tasted like it just was made. The fish was flaky and crispy. I love the tartar sauce that they give you. With a squeeze of lemon and malt vinegar the fish is so good that I wish I would have gotten the 3 piece dinner. The cole slaw was creamy with a good crunch. The French fries were really good. The roll wasn't as fluffy this time around and didn't get any butter. But, I'm lazy and didn't want to get up, so I dipped my roll in the tartar sauce, not bad. I left full and happy. I have to go back for the walleye before it disappears.

I've been going to Culver's for years if not decades however this particular review is for the…read moreCulver's in Skokie. I came here several times and I don't know why I didn't do a review until now however, this most recent visit on a Friday during lent was absolutely fantastic. The lady working at the register behind the counter was so super friendly and helpful. She made me aware of so many different combinations and options of what you can do with a simple two-piece fish platter that comes with two side sides. For example, I didn't know you could even change out the sides, let alone app for the premium size or even forfeit some of the sides. I usually eat at Culver's on Fridays during lent and this is the first time anyone's ever told me all the possible options, which was mind-boggling While it might be a little overwhelming, I will say it was great to even realize that there were any options to begin with She had the most bubbly, friendly personality, absolute patience to even explain all of these things to us and then to take our order and get it right who knew? Anyhow, she is great whoever trained her was fantastic and whoever hired her definitely saw her ability to do well at this job. She clearly likes people she likes communicating and being helpful. I like Culver's overall not just for fish but also for the cheese curds and the sandwich sandwiches. This is a solid go to for fast food when I have to choose fast food.

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Food was fresh and as expected for a great subway. Service was great too and store was clean. Under…read morenew ownership. Got a free cookie too

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