We arranged for Michael's to cater our son's wedding reception. We couldn't have done any better! The food was great, there was plenty of it, and the service was wonderful! They were super easy to work with during the planning process and really delivered on their promises. All of our guests raved about the food and we were greatly pleased that everyone was happy! Michael's is a real gem! read more

Pretty decent place and reasonable prices for the north shore, the food is good, the service is friendly and fast

The skirt steak sandwich is good, but the sandwich should be bigger for it's price. 12.99 for the special which includes the sandwich and fries, but no beverage is a bit steep. I spent an additional $3-$4 on an order of cheese fries. I did not like the cheese sauce that it came with, therefore wasting the fries entirely. Not worth returning. read more

Polish was delicious and meaty, filled the bun. Love the grilled taste of it. Onion rings were huge, hot and well done. Can't wait to go back! read more

For $11 , I was looking forward to an awesome hot dog and cheese fries. Cold hot dog with mountain of cold sauerkraut and cold greesy fries with Merks cheese that was microwaved. That really sucked, and I'm embarrassed for the 143 people that think that is a "Chicago Dog" read more

I walked out after standing there for five minutes and watching a bunch of spoiled kids running around and the two mothers chatting with each other and paying no attention to their kids. The register people made no attempt to move things along. I have come here for years. Never coming back. read more

Ordered a Teriyaki chicken wrap on Friday at 2:30 P.M.. Five minute wait for the food, 24 hour wait for the food poisoning. Ugh! These people nearly killed me. Reported to Lake County Health Department. read more

I'm shocked how absolutely terrible this was. I actually brought my food back to counter and just left! Waisted $21! Ordered 4 hotdogs I was the only person in line. Waited 15 minutes for "boiled dogs"! AFTER some kid who had no idea how to make a hot dog made them 1 at a time...THEN he put down fries to cook! Yup, dogs sat their getting cold! I was taking food to hospital patient so asked for double bag- but before I left I opened 1 hot dog, just to check... it was ICE COLD, not even warm! I would NEVER go back! 7 guys behind the counter and 1 customer and at 5:15 at night it takes 15 minutes to hand me Ice COLD HOT DOGS! If I could give zero stars I would! This was not the Michaels I grew up going to & I would NEVER go back! read more

This place is great , i love the fact that not only do that have burgers but also a large variety of healthy items for days I'm to busy to run. The quality of the food is really great they start with a pretty decent product. They staff is always friendly and the environment is really clean and very family oriented. I love to take my 2 sons there on the weekend after their soccer games. Keep up the good work ! read more

Classic meeting place that I always want to go to when back up in the northern suburbs. Char dog and cheese fries always my order. read more

I work at a small Chicago high school and we recently used Events by Michael's to cater the Senior Prom. We were so happy with the results every step of the way! Laurie, our coordinator, was readily available with great advice and went out of her way to make the night special for our students while sticking to our fairly tight budget. We decided on the simple "Char Bar" option and had the teriyaki chicken, burgers, famous cheddar fries, and salad. The food was delicious, and Ben and his team of caterers made the evening run smoothly. With years of experience in this business, they were friendly, attentive, and professional and left the venue spotless when the night was finished. It was such a pleasure to work with Events by Michael's (And easy! And low stress!) that I even plan to book them for my upcoming wedding -- They are just that good! read more

Michael's - Events by Michael's simple "Char Bar" set up for a Senior Prom. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

I use to order 2 times a week, for many people and myself. In the last 2 months I've ordered my usually order of grill chicken salad which is not cheap, about $14 each time. They keep on forgetting the grill chicken, I called to complain they said they were sorry and we're going to send me a $5 gift card for the inconvenience. Never happened. You will not be getting anymore business from me or my company. ****EDIT**** Got promised credit. Increased my rating. I will try one final time. read more

I don't know how this place only has 3 stars. The neighborhood adores this place and it's been around for many years. The juiciest burgers and char dogs, grilled chicken, shakes and a while healthy menu for those who want a stuffed baked potato, wrap or salad. I don't go often enough! Thank u Michael's! read more

So sad to write this but the new set up is HORRIBLE. it's a Thursday night. Not busy and I have been here for 30 minutes to get a salad

We stopped here for lunch. The inside is much bigger then it looks from the outside and is adorable. If you are in Highland Park you must stop. We had the Italian beef, char dog and diner burger. All of it was absolutely fantastic. We shared fries and onion rings which were also great! It's a must stop if you are in the area!! read more

I really hate bashing on yelp but the situation I was in definitely calls for it. Food was OK nothing spectacular; food gets 3 stars. Costumer service on behalf of the manager gets NONE. The employees there are working their butts off and deserve some credit. If there is an issue with an employee over serving salad toppings it should be brought up in the back area, not in front of costumers. Poor Jesus was told he needs to go back on hotdogs and off salad bar because he did it wrong again. No one should belittle their employees in front of a costumer. Not to mention my family and I didn't even have an appetite after the manager let us know how the salad we bought wouldn't look like that next time because it was made in correctly. Well my aunt has been going there for years and then said 'it always looks like that'. Manager then said 'well I want a paycheck and salads like that make us loose money' ...TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE TO SAY TO A CUSTOMER! If that is the case make your menu out to say additional charge for additional toppings. By the way loose money??? We spent over $40 on 3 salads! Cheesecake factory is cheaper then that. We then sat down feeling awkward. Noticed my sister salad was missing steak and aunts was missing chicken. We didn't dare go back to the counter at this point. Even though it was extra for the meats. The poor employee making the salads was probably upset/ embarrassed by his manager calling him out in front of everyone. Never returning after seeing how employees are being treated and how costumers have to hear about the restaurants issues. If this place is worried about loosing money on their salads charge per topping! It's not rocket science! read more

We have had Michael's cater two of our events. We have done their Char Bar both times- the food was fantastic, and Rachel, who coordinated our event and provided day-of assistance during our party, was awesome. We also included an extensive ice-cream bar for dessert that was a very fun addition. read more

So disappointed! Ordered at work for delivery with my co-workers. My burger was RARE when I asked for well done. The cheddar on the cheesefries was rubbery and cold. The hotdog had no flavor and had different condiments than asked for. The delivery was fast though and the mozzarella sticks were good. Paid so much money and was excited for a nice meal to find I couldn't even eat the burger! I would not recommend this place to anyone. I will not be eating there in the future. Don't waste your money here. read more

I have been happily devouring Michaels salads since 1997, and they are still my favorite salads in the world. They are fresh, delicious, and perfectly chopped. Staff is also always friendly and helpful. read more

Like many locals who have frequented Michael's for years, I was looking forward to the remodeling of the stuck in the nineties restaurant. Well.... their intentions may have been good but, in actual day to day functioning, confusing, frustrating and their prices have gone up! As you enter the restaurant, you're not sure if you should go straight if you're ordering carry out or do you take a left to the 2 registers by the wall??? I decided to follow my instinct aka "follow the crowd" and went left. There are 2 cashier's taking your order at the same time. UGH! So you are vocally competing with the other diner who is trying to order their meal at the same time as you are. You end up shouting and constantly saying "What"? Not good. One of my favs to get is the medium Greens Salad. It used to be the best salad value for $7.50. About one year before they remodeled, they raised the price of the salad to $8.50. Ok, no biggie. But, after the remodel, the new price is $9.50! I was a member of their frequent Buyer Club thru Spring Rewards but, they have discontinued that relationship. All my points, which I was super close to a $10 reward, got wiped away. The new decor includes an entire wall with a red, black and white mural with renderings of local amenities. It's only OK, could've done a little nicer decorating with slightly warmer tones. read more

We used Michael's for the rehearsal dinner before the wedding. We had the best experience. The food and desserts where outstanding. The event planners Laurie and her colleague Rachel went above and beyond to ensure perfection. I screwed up on the amount of people, short by 30 and Rachel didn't blink and put out more food. The sound system and tv's worked perfectly for the montage. There wasn't anything that could not be done if asked. We were able to order food for Vegans, gluten free, lactose intolerance and anything else that needed to be accommodated. A pleasure and true professionals. I recommend this venue to anyone. Thank you Laurie and Rachel!!!!! read more

Michael's is truly an institution - huge part of my childhood, and I was always so jealous of my friends who had their birthday or bar mitzvah parties there! Definitely one of the best hotdog places in all of Chicagoland - char dog and cheddar fries just can't be beat! If you're not in the mood to clog your arteries, I hear the salads are really tasty too! (Though personally, I would never go to Michael's and NOT order a hotdog...but that's just me...) read more

Best dogs on the upper northshore. Its an institution. Great place for families. For a Chicago-style carryouts joint they've got a lot of tasty options including (gasp!) healthy salads. If you're in the area, Michael's is great spot for lunch. read more

We loved going to Michaels in the past. Since they have changed to the new line and ordering system, the orders are slow to make, incorrect and you have many people waiting for food and standing over the miscellaneous items as they're placed on the trays. The dining area now looks like an old folks cafeteria. We won't be back. read more

Fun hotdog place. I grew up in Chicago with places like Wolfy's and Fluky's, and now that I'm suburban I find myself liking this place. Big menu, even have salads and wraps. Parking is really tough, and sometimes I go to Stash's just for that reason, but I prefer Michaels. read more

I have been coming here for the last 10 plus years. It's hard to find a place with hot dogs, burgers for the kids but also with very healthy salads. Michaels got it!!you can build your own salad or pick from the menu. Always fresh. Great place to come with the family for a quick lunch. read more

I'm in Highland Park fairly often for work and every time I get in my first stop is always Michael's. This place has always been slammed every time I have stopped by, no matter the time of day or night. The prices are super affordable and the selection is huge. They also boast a whole lot of seating. I can't speak to too much on their menu because I order the same thing every time I go (why mess with perfection right?). The Chicago dog and cheese fries, cheese on the side, that' the way to go. They have a wide variety of dogs and burgers with an impressive assortment of toppings. You let 'em know what you want piled on when you order. Go nuts! But make sure you're hungry because it's a huge helping of food! Did I mention the cheese fries? So. Freaking. Good. On my last visit I noticed that most folks standing in line didn't even have to glance at the menu, they are such long standing customers they know what they want as soon as they walk in the door. This is the mark of a great place! read more

Rude, dirty and horrible food. Not a clue how they stay in business. Don't bother going, you will be very disappointed. Never again.... read more

We used Michael's catering services for our "back yard BBQ party" and they were outstanding! The food was out of this world delicious! The customer service, delivery, and presentation was exceptional. Our guests still can't stop raving about the food. We had the jumbo dogs, turkey burgers and Italian beef, as well as Caesar salad. Everything was top notch quality and every detail was thought of. My family and friends are simply impressed by Michael's experience and we are definitely going to use them for future catering needs. Next on the list is to go visit the newly updated restaurant. Thank you, Michael's and Laurie for helping us host a great party! read more

No photos from my favorite place growing up? What? Best cheddar fries hands down. In addition, in the 80s, they started the baked potato fad where you add whatever you want. Teriyaki chicken was my favorite. Cheddar burgers, and char dogs rock. Can't wait to go back (someday)! read more

In summary, "Cafeteria food at sit down prices." They charge $4.69 for a mediocre cafeteria-esque soup! What a disappointment! We visited yesterday (10/21/2011) and I got that gut feeling not only were we getting ripped off but also the food was sub-par. As I was walking back to the table twice after ordering to remember things that we didn't get (no butter included with bread, and later we need a salad lid, soup lid, and bag), I thought to myself "This is cafeteria food at sit-down prices." Too busy for who-knows-what reason. We were shocked when we ordered for 3 people and the total was $31, but wait there's more! We ordered: -2 diet Dr. Pepper sodas (flat, not that cold, and not fizzy, and they didn't even taste that Dr. Peppery!) $1.99 + $1.99 -1 chocolate milk for son, $1.59, (not filled up all the way) -2 medium size chicken noodle soups $4.69 + $4.69 each (First off, WTH on the price! And they tasted like they were straight out of a vat of premade soup.) -2 4-topping salads ($4.99 + $4.99), they fail to tell you that there's absolutely no meat choices to choose from with the "Small Greens" option. We were hungry! We wanted chicken or something on top. It turns out "tomato" counts as 1 topping, "croutons" are 1 topping. They were so stingy I had to say can I have a "1/2 cheese and a 1/2 egg". Embarrassing RIPOFF. Then we got desperate and added chicken, another $3 please! They're very stingy on the salad dressing. -1 plain hot dog for son, $3.19 (We've tasted better buying and boiling from the store!) Our total was $34...For this money we could have been waited on at Baker's Square including a tip! Then the experience began. We sat in the back...screaming kids, too many kids with 1 parent to 4-5 kids ratio. What hell. If I wanted this atmosphere I'd eat in a daycare. Keep your screamers, climbers, don't-know-how-to-eaters at home, please! Then we went to the bathroom, I commented how dark it was in the women's. My son, 5, said "It's a cave!" Seriously with the $34 I gave you for mediocre food, turn up the darn lights! Thank you - we're never coming back - I rather check out anything else around there: Subway, Noodle place, ANYTHING. Heck I rather grab food at pricey Sunset Foods and travel back home. read more

The best. As a HP native, I basically grew up on this place. Nowhere in Chicago chops a better salad with better ingredients, or makes a better hot dog and fries. I sometimes have a love/hate relationship with the fact that all of the North Shore shares their love of this place (it's kind of a place to "see and be seen" around town) but it's worth it for how great the food is! Two thumbs up :) read more

Michaels is a classic, amazing casual joint in HP. Amazing Cheese and always great service. It does NOT deserve the 3 star average rating it has right now on Yelp. read more

I equate Michael's with my childhood. It is a highland park staple that consistently serves good food. Michael's has my all time favorite cheese fries. They are definitely the best on the North Shore. They have an extensive menu and lettuce wraps for low-carbers. The salads are amazing and HUGE. Definitely at least 2 meals. Parking is really difficult, but all of downtown HP is the same way. The lines are long during traditional lunch and dinner hours, but it is well worth the wait. It's one of the places I make sure to go whenever I'm in town. Love it. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. I have been going for about 20 years and drive from the city to get it. WONDERFUL cheese fries. Great salad bar for parents who want to be healthy. HIGHLY RECCO IT. read more

keep in mind, that if you order a hot dog with "everything", it's chicago style but they add sauerkraut. i don't know why. get the onion rings. they are deliciously crispy and taste like they're hand battered. at $3.19 they're a bit expensive, but worth it!!!!! also, i'm so glad someone decided to open up a yogen fruz inside. what a nice dessert option. get the acai-blueberry froyo, it's DELICIOUS. i'm not a big fan of their regular flavor yogurt, but i prefer mine a little tarter like berry chill or pinkberry. i would also recommend their smoothies and their mix-in yogurts (strawberry and mango!) -- they use a different yogurt that's frozen in a block, and sometimes it can taste a little freezer burny. read more

My brother and I were thinking about what to eat. We ruled out a few cuisines and he asked if I would like a Chicago Red Hot. I love those, so I thought that this was a good suggestion. So off to Michael's we went. But when we got on line and I saw the menu, I changed my mind. Those burgers they were grilling looked fantastic. I asked my brother what he was having. He had already decided on a double char burger. So I decided on that too, except I added cheddar cheese to mine and asked to have mine medium rare. Now ordering a burger medium rare is almost an impossibility. I am not sure why the grill guys always seem to sway toward well done, but they seem to do that. Maybe it's a health thing and they don't want to take any chances. But I was really pleased when I bit into my perfectly cooked medium rare double char burger. It was smoky and flamed on the outside and pink and still tasty and juicy on the inside. These guys got it perfect. Lettuce, tomatoes and raw onions were ordered. Check. They too were fresh and tasty. Now the burger was huge. I don't know what size patties Michael's uses, but after eating the double, I would guess they are at minimum a third of a pound and maybe even half a pound each. This was a monster burger. Burgers never seem big enough to me, but this double was a challenge. We also ordered an order of Onion rings and an order of grivinas to split. They too were perfect. I don't know if they use chicken fat to make their grivenas, but whatever they do use is probably related to some addictive drug, because it was hard to stop eating them. The venue is simple and set up for kids, families and the high school crowd. The place is attached to a large parking lot, so parking is easy and convenient. This place is in Highland Park, so I was not surprised to see a Ferrari parked in that lot. Prices are on the high side, but the value is definitely there, so one can ignore the high prices. I like this place. read more

Hot dogs, good. hamburgers, good. Baked potatoes with all the fixin's, good. Wraps, good. Salad bar, fantastic. They've got all sorts of fresh goodies and mix and chop your salad for you. I used to take my college friends there from time to time and they compared it to The Max from Saved by the Bell. All sorts of photos of HP folk on the walls, lots of screaming children but sometimes you just need good, casual food. read more

Michael's is a North Shore institution, period. I've been coming here since I was a kid and it is as awesome now as it was back then. My favorite thing about this place is that they have sauerkraut which is, hands down, the best hotdog topping ever ... and for some reason other dog stands don't have it. If you are a city dweller I am sure that there are better dog stands out there for you, in the city. But Michael's is a piece of North Shore history, and no matter what one may say, it will always be the best dog and hold a special place in this suburbanite's heart. read more

Used to be the best place ever growing up for food. Recently the food quality has diminished, which is most likely a product of new ownership. The fries used to be top notch, now they are soggy and smaller, the dogs used to be bigger than the bun, now they are smaller and not as good, and an order of chicken fingers (not the kids menu order) only comes with 3 small chix fingers. Clearly the quality of products went down to save costs along with the portions, a damn shame. Times like these I wish stash's was still around read more