McDonalds

Sammie or "Sammy" their hospitality lead is the best service I have ever seen. This was a…read morephenomenal experience with any service ever. Across all my life I've almost never seen a friendlier service. He made sure to check for allergies, ask if we needed water cup after seeing my younger brother in the car, mind you, this was the kind of service that only one place had matched: A 2 Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo that I went last year. Kudos to him!

I just got an order of medium waffle fries and when I got to the bottom, it was just crumbs! This…read morewas a total disappointment for me!

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Invicto

3.8(280 reviews)

0.2 mi

I have had a few recommendations for this place so I was in the area and I was able to try it…read more Horchata was really good I would really go back for it but it's just too much ice and the lady doesn't feel it to the brim that's my only complaint. I also tried something called Vampiro it's kind of like a tostada it was actually really good and I would go back to try more stuff on the menu. The place was nice it's really cool setting I didn't interact with any of the servers just because we did the ordering on the kiosk. I feel like it is a must try place I would have to go back and try more stuff. Happy eating!

It's been a while since I've been here. The first time was during COVID lockdowns. We placed an…read moreonline order for a few milkshakes to go. The wait time said a half hour, and I was thinking "30 minutes for some milkshakes? No way, that can't be right." So I showed up after about 15 minutes... and walked out another 15 minutes later with the milkshakes. Fast forward a few years later, and thinking it was probably just an anomaly, decided to give this place another try. I love the old-school Tijuana vibe and decor, and the food is great. I really enjoyed my tacos, especially with the various salsas available. And $3 margaritas? Hell yeah. But I can't fathom why three tacos and a burrito would take over a half hour to prepare by even the most inexperienced kitchen staff. After we ate, we decided to order a milkshake to go, thinking that with only a few people left in the restaurant, it shouldn't take too long. It was finally served 20 minutes later. Both experiences - the one a few years ago, and the one recently - took place during dinner hour on the weekend. I'm genuinely curious if the inefficiency persists during busy weekday lunch hours when people need to get back to work. As I said, the food is delicious and there are plenty of menu choices I want to try. Life is too short, though. If I were to give it a positive spin, I would say that it's great if you have a lot of spare time.

Churro shacks

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Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills

3.5(549 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

I love Portillo's so much! I swear the hot dogs in LA just don't hit like this so whenever I'm home…read morein Chicago, if time allows, I hit them up. I did just that when visiting my friends in the 'burbs and we rolled through this Vernon Hills location. Parking was plentiful although it was packed liked a lowkey In-N-Out as they usually are, with a drive thru line looping through the parking lot. Every Portillo's has a theme and here it's the 1930s & 40s with gangster vibes and prohibition is still alive and well. So much fun stuff to look around at here. Staff was great at this location, it was clean and organized, food came out as fresh as is here and quickly. I know everyone loves their beef but I am all about the hot dog. It's my must get when I come here and younger Sarah enjoyed their chocolate cake and milkshakes. However these days, give me a hot dog and split some fries with me and I'm good. Great Portillo's location I'd return back to!

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Shake Shack Vernon Hills

2.4(248 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great food. Fresh. Can be more clean. I've gone several times and tables are dirty. Employees are…read morenice.

They got me with their marketing for the Dubai chocolate Shake & free chicken sandwich with…read morepurchase. The quality of their chicken is amazing, always moist on the inside & crunchy outside. The chicken sandwich still lacks flavor, though each individual piece is wonderful. The Dubai shake ($10 & change) is not worth the hype. I couldn't even finish it. Chocolate is much better. Like many have said, this is an overpriced burger joint. Long waits to get food. The order keosks are filthy! Not sure why it bothers me that the take out orders aren't covered up. There was too much pollen flying around in Chicago & I wish it was covered up. Also they added a drive thru window and it screams hazard Wowza. Seems like I had more opinions about this place than I thought. It's good but not enough to justify getting it without the coupon deals. There is an Instagram worthy sign on the wall though

Chicken bites, $5.29.

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Storefront, at southern end of Mellody Farm shopping mall.

Kong Dog

We stopped in to see if they might sell merchandise and they do not. Would be a great shirt idea,…read morethough. We decided to try the chocolate shake, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best. I'm a bit disappointed that the picture shows a sugar cookie, but it doesn't come with one. Bummer. We had time to pass, so we just hung out for a bit. Then, before we left, we ordered two Kong Dog to go. I'm surprised that these are not hot dogs, but instead sausages. The variety of flavors is crazy. We decided to try the original (half mozzarella/half sausage and the Milky (half mozzarella/ half sausage). I feel they'd be better more portioned. They come with the mozzarella on the top and sausage on the bottom. Both were on the sweeter side. Certainly a different taste. The staff was nice. The facility was clean. They offer seating on the inside and outside as well.

We decided to try the chocolate shake, not bad…read more The variety of flavors is crazy. We decided to try the original (half mozzarella/half sausage and the Milky (half mozzarella/ half sausage). These are certainly a different types of "corn dog". Both were on the sweeter side. Certainly a different taste. The staff was nice. The facility was clean. There is seating on the inside and tables and chairs outside as well.

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Bo-Bo's Gyros Vernon Hills

3.4(129 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is a neighborhood gem. Great ambiance, food is really fresh and tasty. Gyro plate was sooo…read moregood. We'll definitely be back to try more. Highly recommend this local mom-and-pop shop.

We had some time to spare and the wife has been wanting to take me to this 50s style dinner. It's…read morecool. We enjoyed a Big Gyro and an Italian Beef meal with fries and a drink. Good was good. There was a retro vibe. And the staff was nice.

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2.5(76 reviews)

2.1 mi

When you walk in (no drive thru for me), you are meet with wood tones a colorful fed and orange…read morepalette, and light instrumental music in the lobby having direct conflict with the more aggressive music ruminating from the kitchen. The counter service is good. A friendly host guided me through the process. The delivery back to the counter was fast enough that I could fill my soda cup and that was all. I ordered the 3 piece spicy chicken tender meal with macaroni and cheese and BBQ sauce. The chicken was crispy, crunchy, and packed full of flavor. The BBQ sauce was sweet enough to balance out the spice and not overpower the chicken flavor. The Mac and cheese, although baked, was bland and the noodles were overcooked. I really didn't expect much on that though so... meets expectations. The meal came with a biscuit. That biscuit was buttery, light, and flavorful. Overall, not a terrible experience. Prices right too.

It's Popeyes. I don't particularly have too much expectations on these giant fast food chains…read more The only thing that makes me want to point out is when these places run out of food items. There were plenty of other Popeyes elsewhere for example, ran out of mash potatoes or slaw. Or, some stop frying spicy chicken around dinner time. Something like this should never happen in my opinion, but they do. This particular location is across the street from me, so it's an easy option when my family crave fried chicken. Because of this, I can't really comment on ambiance of the dining area since I've never eaten inside. Of the couple dozen times we ordered from them, they never messed up our orders or ran out of food. It's a win for me.

Dining room

Popeyes Sides

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Popeyes Strawberry Biscuits

The Philly Special

4.4(169 reviews)

1.7 mi

I am not from Philly, but I have been there a few times and this place has a vibe like many of the…read moreshops I would look for. Not the tourist traps, but more like the small neighborhood places where they can't risk cutting corners. The menu is simple and you don't need much time to pick your order. Its a place where you are probably appreciated if you walk in knowing what you want. That's also authentic to Philadelphia, as I remember. I ordered a classic with ribeye, and provolone. A side of fries and a drink. Drinks are self-serve from the fountain, so I filled my cup and grabbed a table. Only a few minutes later, I had my order. The steak was great.. Plenty of cheese and onion, and on a nice, chewy roll. Look, it's a cheesesteak. Just a darned good, basic cheesesteak. I am not going to attempt to wax poetic about some time in Philly when such and such happened before a Dead Milkmen show, or something. The fries were solid as well. Medium cut and cooked to have a good mix of crispy fries mixed in. They also have a house-made hot sauce that is pretty darned good on the sandwich. If you want an unpretentious meal and are short on time, this is a great option. Good food, fast service and reasonably priced. Give them a try. If you're not a snob, you're gonna like it.

I ordered take-out after driving by here for years. Went with the 6" cheese steak, cheese whiz,…read moreonions and added a fry to make it combo. Service was perfect, it was a pick up aftwr all, ambiance is sterile? Like not much personality...like grab your food and go. But if you want a beer then have some Food: cheese steak was perfect. Meat, cheese, onions and soft bread. Fries...well its hard to keep Fries hot i recognize. So they were plentiful and somewhat lukewarm and under salted. So id order just the cheese steak next time! Definitely worth the stop!

To go Philly Chicken Sandwich 8in and fries

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Culver's

4.1(47 reviews)

2.8 mi

My husband and I went to Culver's in Lincolnshire to get some ice cream after a dinner out. We…read moreshared a Reese's peanut butter cheesecake concrete. It was good but could have had a few more mix ins to have more flavor. We sat with some friends and were able to have a nice conversation in the restaurant. I found it to be pretty clean. I recommend the Culver's in Lincolnshire.

This was our first visit to this particular Culver's. They were very convenient for lunch after…read moreseeing a mid-morning weekend show at the nearby Marriott Theatre. We have almost always found Culver's to be a reliable and consistent chain with courteous staffers and clean premises and that remained the case for this visit. They promptly served up a satisfying and delicious lunch for our party. Big thumbs up!

Georgia peach with sprinkles

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BIBIBOP Asian Grill

4.4(87 reviews)

0.1 mi

Alison had very good customer service. She served me with a warm smile and remembered me from past…read morevisits. She delivered on everything she could have!! The atmosphere was very welcomin. Will definitely be visiting again.

I'll always be down for grabbing a meal at BIBIBOP. The ingredients are always fresh and healthy…read more(purple rice, fresh roasted veggies, kimchi to name a few) and the portions are always generous. Add a little miso on the side and we always leave fully but not feeling too heavy. All the proteins are a hit for a fast casual environment. Sometimes the sauces lean on the sweet side so we go light on them so the fresh flavors of the bowl ingredients shine through. For a fast, clean, bang-for-your-buck lunch, this is a great option!

Inside view

Make your own bowl!!

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Made my own BOWL with a variety of items in it, including the tofu

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Joel F.

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There's something incredibly nostalgic about McDonald's French fries. From the moment you catch a whiff of that golden, salty goodness, your taste buds start to tingle in anticipation. These beloved fries are consistently crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, creating the perfect bite. The magic of McDonald's fries begins with their preparation. They're made from high-quality potatoes, sliced to uniform perfection before being fried to a golden brown. This consistent cooking process ensures every fry is delicious, whether you're grabbing a quick snack or pairing them with your favorite burger. The flavor is unmistakable, with just the right amount of salt to enhance that potato goodness without overpowering it. What truly sets McDonald's fries apart, though, is their iconic brand. They embody a sense of comfort that transcends age, culture, and geography. Whether you're a child savoring your first Happy Meal or an adult reliving childhood memories, these fries have a unique ability to bring joy. They evoke a sense of togetherness, often shared among friends and family during casual meals or road trips. And let's not forget about the versatility. McDonald's fries are the ultimate sidekick, whether paired with a classic Big Mac, a crispy Chicken McNugget, or a refreshing McFlurry. They can be enjoyed straight out of the bag, dipped in ketchup, or even paired with a McDonald's milkshake for a sweet-savory combo that's hard to resist. In an age where tastes and preferences are ever-changing, McDonald's French fries remain a staple, a testament to culinary consistency and quality. So, the next time you can't decide what to order, remember: sometimes the best things are the simplest pleasures. A piping hot carton of McDonald's fries awaits, ready to satisfy those cravings and make your meal complete. read more

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Veteran T.

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The staff is always friendly and kind. They go far above and beyond to see that we feel comfortable. read more

Marcia G.

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Great friendly people behind the counter the morning of February 18.

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2.5 stars for this place is crazy work. Doesn't make sense at all…read more Food is very good. Burgers are cooked right. I enjoy their double cheeseburger and cowboy burger. Cajun fries are really good and I'm not typically a big fries person. I tried their hotdog a few times and I enjoy that too, just without the hot peppers. The few times I've been here, service has always been consistently good, professional and prompt. Interior, love the high-backed and cozy booths. If I was here long term, I can definitely see myself being a regular here. Military discount offered here.

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