I have been to Craving Gyros two times total, and both the times I have had good food and service…read more On my first visit, I had their Gyros sandwich and fries, and in my recent visit, I had their gyro burger and jalapeños cheddar poppers. Upon entering the restaurant, I checked out their menu on the wall above the ordering counter. I was craving a burger but was also in the mood to have a gyro. My eyes fell upon their gyros burger ($6.99). It came on a toasted brioche bun with a beef patty, gyro meat, lettuce, tomato, carmelized onions, and tzatziki sauce. This was the perfect item I could have ordered on this visit. I love a good gyros burger. I have had it a few times before elsewhere. I also ordered cheesy garlic bread, jalapeños cheddar poppers, and a fountain drink. The food came out shortly after ordering. My burger looked so good that I could hardly wait to dig in. The cheesy garlic bread was placed together, looking like a sandwich instead of cut-up flat pieces of bread. It was good in taste. The jalapeño cheddar poppers were hot and fresh. My very first bite of the gyros burger was full of flavor. I tasted everything that was in the burger. The gyro meat and the beef patty were flavorful and cooked properly. The tzatziki sauce added a nice touch to the flavor of the burger. The brioche bun was soft and toasted just the right way. Overall, I had a good experience again, just like I did on my first visit. The service was good, the prices were reasonable, the restaurant was clean and inviting. The restaurant is located at a busy intersection. Their parking is adjacent to the building that houses the restaurant and one or two other shops. Check out Craving Gyros if you haven't before. It is definitely worth a visit and more. I look forward to going back here again.

Great quality food and friendly, quick service. Great place to stop in for a quick lunch or dinner.read more

Like eating grandmas . I come solely for chebureki and I am never disappointed. Go to the deli for…read moresweets and other treats on the way home. Daughter loves borscht. Kid friendly and not upscale just a good hearty meal

Tired of the same dull, old menu selections? I was. That's why when given the option to select…read morethe restaurant for my Birthday dinner I chose Ararat. Tucked unassumingly in a shopping mall in Mundelein, Ararat is a tiny hidden gem. With only about an 8 table dining room, it is a cozy, intimate venue, with a huge and amazing menu, featuring Armenian cuisine. A party of 4, we ordered drinks, 3 appetizers, and an entree for each of us. The portions were generous, delicious, and we probably over-ordered by at least one appetizer, but we wanted to sample and share as many dishes as possible. We began with glasses of tasty Armenian apricot wine. Our appetizers came out in sequence rather than all at once, starting with Italian Lady's Fingers. A mixed salad of cooked bell peppers, nuts, onion and prunes. Very good. Next we were served Khorovats, Armenian style grilled eggplant . Also an excellent dish. Last was beef and lamb dumplings, Khinkili. One of these large, juicy dumplings could have been almost half a meal by itself. I've tried khinkili in a number of restaurants, and these were the best I've eaten. Our entrees were Steak Kebab, Lamb Kebab, Lamb Rice Pilaf, and Frikasse, a chicken, mushroom, vegetable in sour cream sauce dish. All were very good, and were were saddened that we were all too full to try any of their baked goods desserts. The meal was excellent, the small dining room comfy and the service very good. One word of caution: If you plan to dine here you must be patient. Dishes were served as they were prepared, and apparantly little if anything is prepared in advance. The advantage is hot, fresh, and tasty dishes. The disadvantage is that there was a 10 minute delay between service of the 1st and 4th entree. We were in no hurry, so we did not mind. Also we were sharing our selection. For a casual, relaxed, delicious dining adventure I highly recommend Ararat.

food was great , and came out quick. the staff was friendly and helpful. The dim lights also set a…read moregood mood and made it feel like there was privacy.

Dude I used to come here every single day when my mom was in the hospital! Bc there's smth abt this…read morefood that just makes you feel good. And their main guy CARLOS he's the best his service was amazing. He is always nice always asking abt your day. And is just the nicest man you'll ever meet. And the place like inside is friendly it's comfortable and idk man this is the best food you'll have I promise you. Make sure to ask for Carlos tho he's the best I personally suggest beef shish kabob. Never fails. Overall love it 10/10. Would highly recommend.

Kosta's is a really nice casual restaurant with some excellent Gyro's…read more I ordered the Gyro Platter with Greek potatoes as my side - and the whole meal was excellent. The potatoes had a lot of flavor and the gyro plate portion is massive - you can easily make 2 meals out of one gyro platter - generous portion sizes. I would recommend a visit and recommend the gyro platter if you're in the area.

First time at Kosta's today for lunch. Here are some thots:…read more --The place was busy, service was a little slow. Took us 15-20 minutes to order. --They have a broad menu--gyros, burgers, chicken, Italian beef, etc. --I ordered a pizza. I know, that's like ordering a burger at a Mexican restaurant : ) --The pizza was on a pita, and it was not good. Next time I'll try the Italian beef. Fries were good.

We have dined here a few times since they opened. And our latest visit was a Thursday night. The…read moreplace was empty, unfortunately, though we were told that the local assisted living places bus in their residents for Bingo night in the bar and it gets busy. They have a large parking lot and (when it's warm) a nice outdoor seating area. Though, people smoke out there which makes it unpleasant for those of us not wishing to get the second-hand smoke and makes in unpleasant, so we have gone elsewhere because of this. This is January, though, so no worries about smoking near the food. We were seating it their very spacious dining room. The hostess lead us to our table as the cook (or manager) barked directions to her as to where to seat us. Other people came in after us and that same behavior didn't take place. It seemed odd, bt whatever. My wife and I were not looking for anything heavy so we both ordered soup and salad. She got the French onion soup and I the chicken noodle soup. Scratch that, I got the small cubed celery and carrot soup with a few noodles and couple pieces of chicken and a splash of broth. I guess I have to let them know that I prefer more broth in my soup because this seemed more like chicken noodle stew vs soup. She got the southwest chicken salad without corn. and I got the wedge without tomato and blue cheese and subbed in ranch instead. The wedge was huge and covered in bacon and the ranch dressing was very good (like Wingstop ranch good). Instead of a wedge, this was more of a 1/3 of a head of lettuce. It was crisp and fresh. It was very good. My wife liked her salad as well stating that it was flavorful and crisp, too. Our server was quick to refill our waters which was nice as he just did it without us ever asking (a great trait, btw). There was another server who was more of an entertainer. He would come into the dining room, dance a little and sing. Woodfire doesn't have entertainment like this; he was just happy to do his thing, and chat with the tables. It was a nice change and made the dinner more enjoyable. We paid our bill (which you can do online via a QR code on the bill) and left and the manager/owner experessed his pleasure in having us join Woodfire that evening and off we went. It's a good place with some decent options which seem to change periodically. Not sure if it's a seasonal change, but it's nice to see. Their pizza is also pretty good. It's a nice neighborhood tavern with good drinks and food. Anda bit of bingo.

Chose this restaurant as I was looking for something in the Long Grove area that was large, a bit…read moreless crowded, with a full menu, and TVs to enjoy a football game but still be able to have a conversation with friends and this spot fit our needs well. The parking lot is enormous, and they have a bar area in addition to a large amount of outdoor seating. Service was quite fast as we were the one of a few tables in the dining area on a Thursday evening. The interior of the dining room fit our needs quite well with plenty of TVs all around and much more comfortable seating than you'd get at a bar. The food here feels a bit pricey, except for the pizzas which area priced very competitively. It's not too crazy compared to other options in the long grove area however and the portion sizes are fair. One of the things to remember too is that some of the ingredients here are a bit more premium and that's reflected in the price. Still, I wish there were a few more choices of value priced items, though the pricing may needed to help support all the events that they run here. With that said, they do run specials on some days of the week that are quite competitive. The food itself is not bad at all. I liked the Texas Twinkles that had a good level of savoriness and wasn't really spicy, but had a good richness and amount of fat to it. It was a little small for $13 but still enjoyable. The Woodfire BBQ Chicken Thin pizza was big enough to feed 4 and was done quite well. It's a bit on the savory side with the applewood bacon and red onion with about the right amount of cilantro and seasonings to balance everything out. It wasn't too salty or sweet, and the amount of mozzarella was just about right. The wagyu brisket platter was also quite good, with meat that was super tender and had a nice crust. I wasn't a huge fan of the cornbread, and found the baked beans and corn to be fine -- but did enjoy their version of the coleslaw. Overall, a solid choice if you're in the Long Grove area and need a spot to have a nice meal with friends. The full menu and comfortable dining room make it a pleasant spot to spend some time at (when they're not too busy).

Do Not Eat Here !!!!! Place is a dump, Dirty,Nasty,Has that…read moreGross Smell ! Ordered 2 HotDogs/Fry-Drink. Couldn't, Wouldn't eat any of it !! Just Gross, Place ,People, Food .. No Hair Nets by food handlers, don't see either employee wearing rubber gloves, Just All Around Gross !!! Health Dept Need To Visit !!!

Wow, the old reviews need an update…read more My stepsister catered Guys Grille Gyros for her brother's engagement party. They came out with the flat top for the carnitas, al pastor, and chicken and they had huge stone bowls for the salsa, guacamole, and salsa verde. First the food was excellent. The meat was seasoned perfectly and coooked with the amount of crisp that I enjoy. The onions and cilantro were freshly cut and a great accompaniment to the protiens. They even had homemade tortilla chips, so I was happy to oblige for my second trip. The flavors were delicious and the presentation came across as homemade and rustic, versus some of the local Americanized hispanic restaurants in the area. Last note is that the owners, Luis and Genaro Garcia, were very kind and made sure that everyone was able to get enough food and feel catered to. Don't pay attention to the old reviews and listen to me... when you come here, you should expect food made with love and passion and if you have any issues with it, Luis and Genaro would gladly help you out. Visit them now!

Highly recommend Little Joey's for delicious catered food! We used Little Joey's over 20 years ago…read morefor a huge neighborhood block party and everyone raved about the food which was absolutely delicious and expertly delivered. I ordered with them again this weekend for a last minute family gathering and was wowed again. The lemon chicken was by far, the best I have ever tasted! The fettuccine alfredo with chicken was perfectly cooked and creamy as well. The salad was perfectly sized bites and very fresh. The breadsticks and Italian beef were also delicious. Email and phone follow up communication were really fast, the delivery was extremely reasonable, very friendly, and right on time. It took ALL the stress out of a last minute hosting situation, so I thoroughly enjoyed time with my guests! We will definitely use Little Joey's again for our next gathering and plan to visit the restaurant and try out the rest of the menu.

We were at a nearby playground and thought to pick up dinner since it was late in the day already…read more The Italian beef and pizza were ready in 30 min as they told us. It was a bit expensive (~$40 total, with tip even tho they are a fully takeout/delivery place). But I think it was worth it because they made it really well. They also use really sturdy box for the pizza too. The pizza crust was very crunchy which the kids liked because it's like "crackers". I liked that they had the meat and pineapples under the cheese, clearly freshly made. Love that they had extra spices on top you can see and taste. Only thing is that it was cut to squares. I'd probably ask them to cut like a pie next time. My husband also really liked the Italian beef and noted that the flavor was really good just a tad bit small he could eat two. Overall, our first try here was good, and we all agreed it's worthwhile to come back!

Still the best breakfast in town for all this time and they now accept credit cards! Big news!…read moreService is always excellent and the food is as wholesome and unadulterated as food can be! We discovered something new this time: when I was asking the waitress the difference between them "Diablo" plates and the skillets, she said "Diablo Sauce". So, I got a veggie skillet with Diablo Sauce and I gotta tell you that this sauce is FANTASTIC! It is NOT too hot! It's got some sweetness to it and tiny chunks of peppers and onions in it. It comes in a little dish of its own and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT if you like your breakfast with a little heat on it! We love this place!

We were in the area and hungry for a late lunch, so based on…read moreyelp reviews we decided to drop in. The dining room is really cute with a retro diner, model airplane theme that's more appealing than it sounds. For lunch my wife and I split a burnt ends platter, avgolemono soup and a salad. It was tasty comfort food. We even ran into the owner who turned out to be a friendly guy. Service was attentive and the waitress' recommendations were spot on. We will definitely come again when we're in Barrington.