We were excited to try Urban Kitchen, and it absolutely delivered…read more Right away, the decor stood out, unique without being over the top, warm, and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive without hovering. We started with drinks: blueberry mojitos and sangria. Both were fantastic. The flavors were perfectly balanced, refreshing, and it was clear they were made with real care and attention, not just poured and sent out. For appetizers, we ordered the chips with guacamole and salsa. We weren't expecting the chips to come out hot and clearly fresh from the fryer, but wow, perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The guacamole tasted fresh and clean, and the salsa had a great balance of heat and flavor without overpowering anything. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were outstanding. The meat was incredibly well seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell when food is prepared by someone who truly cares about what they're making, those kinds of flavors can't be faked. The Cobb salad was equally impressive: fresh ingredients, a perfect portion size, moist chicken, and a dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the nicest surprises was learning that Urban Kitchen supports the community through Meals on Wheels. It's always great to enjoy a meal knowing the restaurant gives back. The only downside? We live six hours away. That said, we will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!

First time here - very nice ambiance inside. X-Mas decoration up…read more Had the Cauliflower Bites for an appetizer, Market Salad and Birria Queso Tacos for main dish. All were Hot, well prepared, and Tasty!! Service was great. Will definitely be back.

Was looking to try something new, so decided to place a delivery order there for lunch…read more Food was absolutely amazing! The Gyros wrap was so full it was impossible to eat as a wrap but it really did not matter: it was delicious! Every other item was just as amazing. Food was well packaged and service was very quick! Will definitely order again

Better than expected fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Joliet. It happens to be another one…read moreof those build as you go along the counter places. Amba is a place to get tasty food in a hurry. Only thing is it may be long calling on you to make an order. The lines usually move quick though. A pretty easy ordering process many other places have copied from a chain that happens to be everywhere. It's a series of steps. The first is to choose a bowl, pita, or wrap. A few reasons to make the right choice. You can fit more in some things and get better values. It's about $12 for bowls. We got these because more fit in these compared to pitas and wraps. After this, choose a base. There's bulgur and tomato pilaf, mixed greens, or saffron and turmeric basmati rice. After this choose a sauce like baba ghannouch or hummus. They also have a few ones that are seasonal. After this choose a protein. There's chicken, falafel, gyro meat and other things. Each of ours certainly was filling. They have plenty of sides we couldn't get, but maybe the next time we'll explore more stuff. For sure we could go here again. It's located on Route 59 close to Theodore Street. There's tons of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

Great food at good prices, they are always on point. One of the only mr sub locations to serve…read moreItalian beef sandwiches.

I've had a long-term love affair with Mr. Submarine -- and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Out of all…read morethe locations, the Joliet one has my heart (and probably most of my paycheck). First off, I'm what you'd call a soup granny -- I live for a good cup of soup -- and this Mr. Sub always understands the assignment. While other locations might toss out one lonely option, Joliet's got multiple soups every day like it's their full-time job. Chicken noodle? Chicken gumbo? Cream of chicken and rice? Yes, please. I'm basically one punch card away from moving in. The chicken breast salad? Fresh, crisp, and makes me feel like I'm making good life choices (even if I follow it up with fries). But the Gyro King Sub... oh my. That thing is what dreams -- and possibly Greek love songs -- are made of. It's full of meat, drenched in sauce, and served piping hot. Honestly, I'd write poetry about it if I could stop eating long enough to grab a pen. Joliet Mr. Submarine, you're the one. Never change.

The beef roll is amazing and worth the visit. We went mid week and lots of regulars were hanging…read moreout at the bar. They recommended the beef roll for our first visit. It's like a pizza or calzone combined with Italian beef, gooey cheese and garlicky bread. You can get marinara or au jus if you like to dip. Service was prompt. You order at a counter and they deliver to your number at a table or the bar.

Beef roll is amazing! I had heard good things about it, so I decided to stop in and see what all…read morethe fuss was about. It's hands-down the best beef roll around. Do yourself a favor, ignore R.E.M. and definitely go to Rockdale!

They have very good sandwiches and the service was excellent and quick. The staff were very…read morefriendly especially when I told them I needed a little help. Truly enjoyed my visit.

This place was recommended to me so I thought I'd give it a try…read more Welcomed by workers when you walk in, and there were also patient with me as it was my first time and didn't know how to order. I got the prime steak sandwich, which they said was a new/seasonal item. Also got an avocado turkey sandwich and a chicken pot pie soup with 2 drinks for $30. 5 stars because the food was extra delicious. No complaints except maybe the drinks in the cooler were not as cold as I would have liked, but not to the point of being undrinkable. If you haven't tried this place, definitely give it a go.

Service was great, the flaming cheese dish was great. Couldn't decide whether to order the shrimp…read morespaghetti or the seafood dish overall great time.

Located in downtown Joliet, this is a Greek restaurant conveniently located near the parking…read moregarages. There's also a parking lot next to here for closer spots. It's in an old bank. It's cool to see the vintage interior designs. We went in the evening and it was pretty quiet. The staff were extremely friendly. I appreciate that they take a couple of minutes to engage with you in conversation. We got an "appetizer" that was a shot of alcohol. I believe it was called an Aperitif drink. The server said it's a tradition before you start a meal and helps encourage your appetite. It was good. I ordered the lamb burger and fries. It was delcious. It was cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. I was full after that meal. I had no room for dessert! The prices were reasonable, too. It's a sophisticated yet informal type of restaurant if that makes sense. I don't visit Joliet often, but I would come back and try something else off of the menu.

Very neat place. Much larger than in the photos. Open bar on one side and dining in the next room…read more Very nice solid wood comfortable chairs. Great service. Scratch kitchen that really delivers. The homemade thin potato chips are magical. Amazing menu. Lives up to the name.

My husband and I shared a Rico, Magpie's version of an Italian beef sandwich…read more I'm super picky about beef sandwiches, and seldom order them. I have to say that the Rico was phenomenal. The beef was tender, well seasoned, and sliced paper thin, complemented perfectly with mild giardineira and beefy au jus.I'd never hesitate to order one again. The service was superlative, and the ambiance warm and friendly.

Ordered a customized bowl with chicken, rice, black beans, some veggies. It was fresh and a great…read morehealthy food selection. The good thing is that it's really healthy and the service was decent. Next time I would prefer to go into the store as I can imagine it would be much better than ordering on a food app.

Great fresh and healthy food selections. Wraps and bowls which you can custom tailor with any…read moreingredients you wish. The Buffalo Wrap is my favorite. My daughter absolutely loves this place as well.

Two things stood out the most for my first visit. The customer service and the quality of food. I…read moreordered the avocado breakfast and a Freddo Espresso, which both exceeded my expectations. My meal was served fast and the waitress was helpful and attentive. Will definitely go back.

Our server was Monica. She was friendly. We ate our brunch there on a late Monday morning. We had…read morenever been so we were excited to try them out. My boyfriend and I had steak and eggs. Steak was fantastic, eggs were great as well. The potatoes were not my favorite. They were a little dry and seemed like maybe they were made ahead and sat for a bit, but I am sure if they were made to order, they'd be great too. Overall, ambiance is really warm and friendly. There wasn't many people there at that time so it was pretty chill. We will definitely be going again to try a few different things on their unique breakfast menu!

The food and drinks were delicious & the service was great. We really liked the ambiance, it's set…read moreup nicely. I will definitely be coming back

Forno left an extraordinary aftertaste in our memories! My husband and I met some friends here for…read moredinner, and everything from the food to the ambiance was outstanding. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, with just the right volume of music to enjoy conversation. The service was excellent, attentive yet unobtrusive. We started with the Fire Roasted Meatballs, Burrata & Prosciutto with Fig Jam, and Ciabatta Bread, all of which were fresh and flavorful. The Eggplant Parmesan and Potato Croquettes (with prosciutto cotto, mozzarella, and roasted red pepper aioli) were also incredible. For the main course, we shared two pizzas: * Burrata & Honey - A perfect mix of San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, soppressata, hot honey, and chili flakes. * Diavolo - A bold and delicious combination of San Marzano sauce, fior di latte, soppressata, ricotta, and chili oil. The grand finale was dessert, and the Tiramisu cake was absolutely divine--light, creamy, and the perfect ending to our meal. Overall, Forno is a gem. The restaurant is the perfect size, the food is top-notch, and the experience was memorable.