If you've been to any Portillo's before, you already know they have great good. The service is fast…read moreand the orders are prepared accurately. I like this Portillo's in particular because they have nice outdoor seating. The direction the seating is facing (I think it's west) always seems to give you a nice, gentle breeze. I think it's only about 5 or 6 tables, but it's very pleasant. I got a beef, fries and a soft drink and everything went as planned. I didn't take a pic, because it would look like any other one that a yelp reviewer posted. I wish I had taken a picture of the seating area though. I go there to meet friends once every three months. It's about an hour from my home, but it's equidistant from the other 3 people that I meet with. The people at the register are friendly and quick. I always use my perks card, so this time I got free fries. I always love going to Portillo's.

Update: Got a call from someone at a company representing Portillo's and not anyone from the…read moreactual company. I stated I didn't want my money back or any financial compensation, just knowledge that other people wouldn't get sick. Instead of being concerned about food quality and me getting sick from the hot dog, they were more concerned about how much I paid. Real window into their business. Quality and care; not there.

Great ribs very tender and juicy the barbecue sauce was very good the dinner comes with Cole's slaw…read morefries and garlic bread I wish my ribs would have been hot when you eat pork which I went back to eating it the pork should be hot not warm did not want to complain because I don't want nothing to happen to My food if you know what I mean the fries were cooked to perfection and juicy and tender ketchup and Tabasco makes everything taste better The breaded mushrooms were cooked to perfection without that stale Taste other places have the service was out your name and come and get your own food so no table service The ambiance was great country music with the cute benches saying on them no too crooked and not Loud at all the beef was not good at low very low quality meat but over all is great

We were doing a delivery in the area and wanted to try this place! My husband went to college in…read moreDeKalb and remembers dining at a Tom and Jerry's restaurant. The menu has so many great choices... it took a while to decide what to order. I love Gyros so that was what I ordered... everything about it was delicious My husband ordered the Cheeseburger and said it was delicious and he would definitely order it again. It was juicy and delicious! For an extra fee you can add on a side and a drink so my husband added a homemade soup which was cream of Chicken and it was delicious! We also ordered cheese curds (there were 20 of them) and mozzarella sticks 5. They were both delicious but we both loved the cheese curds the best they had a better tasting crust and a more crunchy texture. The dining room is dated but very clean! The booths are very comfortable. They have two and four seater booths... lots of tables too! The people working here are very nice and

Five stars. Not just for the chicken -- though it's great -- but because the Raising Cane's in…read moreDeKalb, Illinois is home to a miracle of modern engineering: the loudest restroom stall door on Earth. This isn't hyperbole. This door doesn't simply close -- it announces itself with the fury of creation. It's a blast so thunderous it could part clouds. When I tried to shut it, the resulting sound wave nearly knocked the sauce cups off the counter. My grandpa, who's lived through enough history to be unshakable, heard it and went pale -- said it sounded like "the sky itself falling." The entire restaurant froze. Fry cooks paused. Toasts trembled. For a full five seconds, everyone in that Cane's shared a single, reverent silence. And that's when it hit me: this door is not just loud -- it's holy. It deserves pilgrims. People travel the world to see the Grand Canyon, to visit the pyramids, to circle the Kaaba in Mecca. But one day, I believe they'll come to DeKalb -- not for the chicken tenders (though they are solid) -- but to experience The Door. To stand before it in awe. To hear its unearthly thunder and whisper, "I was here." You don't visit this Raising Cane's. You make a pilgrimage to it. You bring your friends, your family, your earplugs. You witness something primal and transcendent -- a door that humbles all who hear it. Five stars. A divine experience in fast-food form. Come for the chicken, stay for the revelation.

All I to say it I know things are not free in life but. I literally payed over $19 dollars, the…read morelady at the window talking about, imma have to charge u for the WATER!!! Smfh y'all funny af

This is a must visit if you're in the area... or even if you travel here. My first time visit blew…read moreme away with the warm, inviting interior, and charming owner. He explained everything to us and we selected a samosa chat, a favorite of mine, and my dining companion ordered the lava chicken. The owner explained the dish to us and convinced us it was a must have. Must have? Yes... MUST HAVE!!! It's a sweet and deliciously spiced dish that Is pretty mild given the explosively fiery name. Delicious texture to the chicken with a light crunchy, not breaded, and the sauce? OMG!!! Travel here from Arizona if need be. The mango lassi was spot on delicious but the lavender smooth? It's from another world that is full of peace and happiness. Seriously... no exaggeration. Come and experience.

Wow. What a pleasant surprise. Came in for an early lunch. The butter chicken Mac n cheese,…read morebriyani, and paneer tikka loaded fries were all excellent. The briyani was special. Had an iced coffee that was great, as well. The lady behind the counter is super nice and happy to help you decide on menu items. I owe her a huge thanks for recommending the briyani. There's a bunch of indoor seating which was nice for a hot summer day. The inside isn't authentic. More like a counter- order hot dog place. But don't let that fool you.

I am disappointed that I've not been here before today. The Village is most certainly going to be…read morean frequent and easy go-to for me in the future. The place is clean, bright and cozy without being cramped. The service is friendly and helpful. The menu is not too big nor too small....just right. We ordered the spinach pie - flakey crust, delicious spinach & feta filling with herbs. Most definitely homemade fresh, not a frozen food service product. Gyro dinner with spinach rice and Greek potatoes - gyro meat was tender and not overly spiced/flavored like, once again, a nasty food service product. Potatoes were cooked perfectly. Soft and seasoned spot-on, obviously made fresh and not left dying under a heat lamp. The spinach rice was tasty but a bit salty. I can assume that since everything is fresh made this might just be a one-off. I am more than willing to try this dish again to test out this hypothesis. I definitely recommend. Please support this venue to assure that this option for an alternative to bar food in downtown Sycamore lasts for a long time to come

Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.

New day, new review…read more We hadn't visited in a while (time marches on) and I had a burning taste for the Dirty Bird. So back we went. The theme is still the same - CHICKEN EVERYWHERE! It's clear, and they love chicken. I mean they REALLY love Chicken! First off, they are FAST. They were very busy - almost every table filled and they kept filling after people left. After we placed our order, our chicken (two Baby Bird meals) came out HOT and FRESH within around 7 minutes. With my appetite, the Baby Bird is the right size, and I have a big appetite for their chicken. Service was great as well - our drinks were checked, and the server was very pleasant. What a great place to visit in Downtown Sycamore! The drink menu is still impressive, and they even have a Whiskey Acres Bourbon-infused barbeque sauce.

The Dirty Chicken is a must stop if you are in Sycamore, IL. The menu has so many yummy sounding…read moreoptions that it is hard to decide. The restaurant is small but a decent amount of tables for the space with cute chicken decorations. Our server was so sweet and delightful. We ordered our drinks and answered all our questions. She was helpful with her opinions on items on the menu and helped make it possible to narrow down the difficult choice of what to order. My friend ordered the soup flight(only available in the fall) and I chose fried pickle burger. (I know a burger at a chicken place) the soup flight had three cups of the soups of the day and a four cup of the brisket chili. It also came with a grilled cheese sandwich. Plenty of food! My deep fried pickle burger was a thick patty, crunchy onions and 2 thick deep fried pickle chips with a dill sauce on top. The burger was juicy and the toppings were delicious with a little crunch. The Dirty Chicken will be a stopping point on my return trip to Sycamore!

Food is great! I ordered it as takeout and it was ready in a jiffy . Folks were nice and…read morerestaurant looked nice. Soup, potatoes, shrimp and lamb chops were good. Definitely will return next time I'm in town. Thumbs up

We went back - a friend was coming into town from Florida, and I was thinking of this place, raving…read moreabout the Tenderloin Souvlaki and how good it was. But, it's no longer on the menu. Okay, that's a disappointment. He went with the non-Tenderloin souvlaki, and I had their gyros platter. The gyros was good. The regular souvlaki was okay. The general theme of the restaurant is the same - that Greek Isle ambiance. The service was the same. Just the best item on the menu - GONE. Along with my return business apparently.

The food is super tasty there, i would recomend the Chicken Club Sandwich. The service is pretty…read morequick. But it is pretty exspensive, so don't go there if you exspect cheap food.

I was visiting NIU in DeKalb for a few days and was looking for healthy food options. As far as…read morechains go, this is a pretty good one with healthy options. I went here twice, ordered the salad and soup combo and the skinny sandwich and salad combo. Everything tasted pretty good, and the service was prompt and friendly.

Always so good! They have the nicest associates there.i always want to try other things but my…read morelove of the cheddar butter burger gets me almost every time. But i have had the cod sandwich which is excellent as well. And the onion rings? Gurlll. Fantastic. Is all i can say

i'm actually so irritated. we have never had anything but issues getting sauce with our order…read more issue was so common i figured it was the chain, but it's truly just this location. we've had no trouble getting the dang honey mustard from the culvers on the other side of town. instead of working double overtime to ask a bunch of questions at the speaker, can we focus on actually fulfilling the order the first time? i don't want to have to double check your work before driving away like i'm your teacher. i'm not on the payroll. SAUCE. IN THE BAG. THE FIRST TIME I ASK. PLEASE. good grief.

Welcome to DeKalb!…read more When the White Castle closed at this location before COVID, we were sad. Then McAlister's Deli came in. The place is completely redone - you wouldn't recognize it. Food wise, oh was this place good. My wife ordered The New Yorker with corned beef, pastrami, swiss and spicy brown mustard on marbled rye, and I had their Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar, which had black angus roast beef, sharp cheddar, red onions, and horseradish sauce on a toasted ciabatta. Listen carefully when you make your order - they ask you if you want a pickle. The pickles are good. My wife went with their Choose 2 option, and got a half a sandwich and a cup of soup. I got the regular sandwich with a bag of Ms. Vickers Salt and Vinegar chips. While they don't have the fountain where you can get it, the staff makes regular tours and offers free refills for soft drinks, and also asks you if your food is okay. My wife enjoyed her New Yorker, and I enjoyed the Horseradish Roast Beef and Cheddar. It had enough Horseradish to taste good, and the drinks tasted great. The place is completely redone, is attractive and clean, with very good service. We'll be back!

Food is ok they do have an excellent service wow it is extremely crowded because it is new here in…read moredekalb huge long line but it moves super fast service there is a gentlemen he is a floor keeper that comes around asking you to see if everything is ok you can get free tea refills I love the ambiance a little bit too loud for me I would prefer music on the back ground instead of listening to the loud conversations the food was ok the sub has very little meat and a little bit too salty for taste The price for me for 1/2 a sandwich and a cup of soup and a one size lemonade $23 way to expensive because it did not have no salad on it just the meat a very small amount of red onions the meat looked shaved I can do this at home but my son wanted to try it out Good for lunch time to come here and Chat with friends and Family. Over I give it 6 stars for service and ambiance not for the food food 2