We were on the hunt to find a place to watch the Bears game... we happened to be in the area so we decided to check another Rookie's off our list. It was loud and crowded but the service was awesome and the food was great, as usual. I had the soup of the day... it was the last of it (and they said it was "too thick".... not in my book, it was perfect) so they gave me two bowls, on the house. It was great too. read more

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill - Pretzel Bucket *APP* - American Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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Rookies is a classic sports bar in the truest sense -- a solid place to catch a game, have a beer, and settle into a lively crowd. The ownership helps give it character, and that neighborhood feel goes a long way. Beyond game day, though, the experience can be a little uneven. The food and overall draw are fairly standard, and the crowd can occasionally tilt in the wrong direction. Still, when the energy is right, it can be a genuinely fun place to spend an afternoon or night. read more

Food is very traditional so nothing unique. Service is fairly quick. Ambiance is sports bar casual. Only nuisance is that food is served in a plastic basket. Plate would be better especially for larger meals....such as the triple patriot in my pic. No space for ketchup or Tabasco so forced to place on top of food versus side. When put all over top of food, it started leaking. read more

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill - Patriot SMASH **TRIPLE** - American Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

First time here ! Ordered the pretzels bc I saw it came with beet cheese bc I HATE nacho cheese , I think it's so gross lol . I won't order pretzels if it came with it . Well, yup got nacho cheese . I told the waitress about it and that I didn't want it , she said she didn't even know it was supposed to come with beer cheese !! Mmmhmm ! At the end of the night , she brought the hand held card machine over and I have to say, and my friends all agree, it's extremely uncomfortable when they stand there and watch you pay and put in the tip . Please don't do that !! read more

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

About 25 of us (from the gym) got together here on a Friday at 5pm. We had a great sever who was able to keep everyone happy with drinks and food (and of course the popcorn!). This is a great neighborhood hangout. read more

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill - Great place to gather with friends - American Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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I've driven past Rookie's many of times and finally stopped in. The inside was rather large with a big central bar and seating all around. They have tons of tv to watch whatever game is on as well as slot machines. They also have a large outdoor patio right in front of the main entrance. When walking in, the host greeted us and offered a bowl of complimentary popcorn. I absolutely love when bars used to offer popcorn so this was a treat! My husband and I each ordered specials from their happy hour menu: a drink and their $10 Wings Plate. The Wings deal offers 5 bone-in or a 1/2 lb of boneless wings. The Boneless options definitely came with more food so I recommend that one if you visit. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal! Rookies had a couple of locations in IL but I highly recommend the Hoffman Estates one! Tip: On top of Happy Hour, they also offer daily specials so be sure to check out their website before visiting. read more

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Came here with my family to watch a bears game. They have a lot of tvs around the bar so you can watch from many different angles, but service is definitely a bit slow. Towards the end of the game, the waitress hardly came over to our table to check on us. Food was subpar. I think the most notable items on their menu were probably the wings, but their burgers and nachos were very subpar. The cheese that came with the nachos was flavorless and there weren't many toppings. There was just one bathroom in the back area so you'd have to wait occasionally, but the bathroom was clean and very fancy with the decorations. read more

Rookies is a great sports bar that is also family friendly. Depending on the day, they have numerous specials. It's a fun atmosphere which nice servers. read more

This place has become a well established place I'm much happier stopping by for lunch and cocktails.

This place is amazing! Me and my husband's first time here. Our server was Megan. It's refreshing to see someone who loves their job and is so kind. Best service and great food! Spectactular place and great time. Food is delicious. read more

My friend and I always come here to catch up. Free popcorn, great food, extensive menu (something for every taste), sports TVs if you want to watch, good selection of drinks, friendly and attentive service. What more can you want? Love this restaurant! read more

I must admit that their renowned wings are really tasty and it's totally worth it. The Micheal Jordan sandwich was decent. The skirt steak was tender and had a nice char grill aroma. My only wish is that they had added more meat instead of green peppers. read more

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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Went to this location to have lunch. When sitting down, there were black specks on the bar top, I went to push them away, and found my hands black with dirt. We asked the bartender to come over and wipe it down, she did, and her rag was black...gross. After a little while after getting our drinks.. wine and water, there were black specks floating in both my wine and water. We changed places at the bar thinking that would solve the problem. The bartender gave me new clean wine and water with napkins to put over the top to protect then from any dirt. Pretty soon the napkins had dirt float on them too. When I wiped the bar with my napkin, it was filthy. we looked up at the ceiling to see if we could see anything. All the pipes, vent covers, and anything else were absolutely filthy dirty. I would not recommend this location at all. read more

So we wanted to have a fun celebration dinner. We went on a Friday at 6 the place was not too busy yet but was full when we left. We had nachos and pizza. The nachos were good in flavor. There was beans all over the bottom of the tray. That would have liked that as they done like it so they could avoid it lol. Touch Ken did not have any specific flavor, though I probably would've gone with the chili or maybe steak next time. The pizza we chose was the Western pizza. We subbed sausage for the chicken that was so good. It had several different cheeses on it. Plenty of toppings. It was way t much food. We had leftovers. The kids not real complaint is that it was very loud. There was plenty of tvs. As it's a sports bar. Service was great she was attentive to our needs and check back often. I will say she seemed to have a lot of tables. And she was doing good. read more

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I enjoyed coming here with some friends I would recommend to come here with some friends or your lady and enjoy some sports and drinks and sometimes karaoke read more

My friends and I went for the Bears game. Absolutely great atmosphere and very good food. Beers were very cheap and a very affordable night overall. However, my review Got knocked down when we were leaving the bar. When we were leaving the bar, the manager was a complete asshole. yelled at us for accidentally taking a cup and followed us into the parking lot and told us we were never welcomed back. The same Manager yelled at us. I returned the cup and he was a complete jerk the whole time and told us to never come back. While I enjoyed my experience with waitresses, staff and other restaurant Employees this completely overloaded this experience and made it very unenjoyable. read more

This review is coming a little late because after the first time my husband and I went here, we came back a week later! The vibe in here is very much sports bar with tons of tv screens playing different sports games. If you're a Monday night football fan, you'll definitely enjoy especially since the wings are on special Mondays (99 cents/wing). Let me tell you, for 99 cent wings on Mondays, this place is well worth is considering the size of these wings are pretty large. I love that there were quite a few sauce options but the Windy City BBQ was my favorite, followed by the Sweet Chili Thai. We had also tried the Garlic Parmesan and the Teriyaki - I stand by the first two flavors I mentioned. Fries were also crispy and had a good amount of seasoning. Like I said, we came back the week after because this place was good and service was also good. Will definitely be coming back for wings again! read more

Rookies All-American Pub & Grill - Rookies Famous Wings - American Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

My gf and I came here for an event and to watch MNF so we were there from 3-10pm. We sat at the bar and the whole time we had to flag down the bartender for any type of drink, we weren't offered a menu even for HOURS til we had to ask for one. Service absolutely SUCKS but atmosphere and food is decant aside from the saganaki appetizer which is $12 for a little thin slice of burnt cheese you have to scrape off the pan. read more

My husband ordered a side of French fries for our 7 year old daughter to go. He handed them the credit card thinking they would cost $4.00 maximum and they charged him $7.83! I cannot believe they charged us that much just for a side of fries. If we would have known, we would have ordered a meal that includes fries like the $5.99 1/2 price Gyro sandwich. We asked them to cancel the order and they only refunded us $5.83 and said they charge a $2 inconvenience fee for canceling the order. They just lost a regular customer over $2! We will not be coming back! Guess we will find a new restaurant to eat at on Mondays and Wednesday's! read more

It was awesome!! the food was absolutely delicious, the cheese curds are 10/10 #rookies_sports_bar @rookies_sports_bar #buzzybooth

Wings over cooked. Beer on tap returned, tasted like they aren't cleaning their taps. Place was empty. Plenty of TvS

We grab lunch at this Rookies probably 2x per month on Thursday. The food is typically consistent with good tenders and Italian beef - they also have a very good fish fry or sandwich deal on Fridays during lent. The staff are nice and very attentive. Sadly, today the chef absolutely HAMMERED the chicken tenders. I tried to eat them but they were just bad (the sauce used was wrong as well). Didn't eat 1/2 and explained things to the sever who apologized but never offered to replace them or take them off our bill. Hoping this is isolated read more

We came here as a group of 25+ people and everything was amazing! My favorite thing to get are the wings but all food we ordered was freshly cooked and tasty. Plus the staff are so welcoming and accommodating. Thank you Ben and Jen for everything!! HIGHLY recommend this place to eat and watch sports!! read more

Great place to watch games! Service is amazing, managers are fantastic. Huge fan of the owner.

So happy I found this place. This is a great sports bar with great food and tons of specials. I don't understand the bad reviews on here because I have never had bad service or food. Plus everytime I have come here the place is packed. So it can't be as bad as all the reviews say they are. Give them a chance and you won't be disappointed read more

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We always go to Rookies for the wings. They are really great. But I am not impressed with anything else. Every time I walk in Rookies, the guests and the waitresses all just stare you down. They do not say hi or welcome, they just stare at you until you tell them what you need. This happens every time I go, at least to the Roselle location. I was surprised they had their own long kid menu even though everything was about/almost 10 dollars. We got my son the mini tacos thinking itd at least be ground beef on tortillas. Im not expecting much, thats it. But they are actually some kind of weird meat paste on chips. I recommend you rename them what they are... nachos. Especially if youre going to charge 10 dollars. I also got a milkshake this time, just because I needed a pick-me up. They serve food that goes with a milkshake, I thought who could mess that up. I saw the woman making it behind the bar with ice, milk and heresies syrup. No ice cream. Maybe rename this, the frozen chocolate milk. That is what it tastes like. I know its a "sports bar" but its also a restaurant "grill". For anyone looking for wings, this is the spot. For anything else, think of what you'd expect and then lower that expectation. I don't write reviews often and I do love their wings but the service and food quality today was just infuriating. read more

Service was exceptional. Food was tasty. I had the fish and chips and my husband had the gyros platter. I will definitely be back to try the saganaki and the fried pickles. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, the place was packed they had the mma fight going on. They sat us pretty quick even though they where busy. We order wings and the waitress was super busy but she did great. The wings where cooked perfectly and the hot sauce was very delicious. The mild where okay not a fan of the sauce, seems like it was made of mayo and some kind of hot sauce. Overall it was pretty cool to catch the fight and amazing hot wings read more

I figured I should write this review before I slip into a food-induced coma. My dad, my daughter, and I just got home from overdosing on their AMAZING AYCE Friday Fish Fry, and in ally years of Yelping, I've never been more driven to immediately post our experience. We went early in fears that it would be packed, not knowing exactly how big the space is inside. Next time, we'll definitely wait until we're a little later into the evening. But that doesn't take away anything from how much we (over)enjoyed ourselves tonight. The kid isn't much of a fish fan, so she went with the chicken tenders from the kiddie menu. Her strips were INCREDIBLE! 3 huge, fresh tenders in a super light and crispy coating, with a mound of some of the best fries around. She devoured 2 of them, but just couldn't muster the gastric capacity to toss back the third one. She did good, though. But the star of the evening was the fish. HO. LY. SH*T! The fish was sooooo damn good! Huge, fresh, plump pieces of deliciously mild and tender cod, in a very light, airy, and non-greasy batter. You just can NOT beat the value in relation to the quality. And it came with yet another pile of those mild-boggling fries. We washed it all down with a few beers, and I found it difficult to breathe because I ate so much! Our server, Kaitlyn, was so friendly and quick with a smile. Look, this isn't a place you would bring a first date. But by the 2nd date, if she isn't impressed, dump her. She clearly lacks the appreciation of a place like this. And after you gently let her down, head here on a Friday and drown your sorrows in a platter of fish. You'll go home with a smile on your face and plenty of cash left in your wallet. read more

Happy the Mrs and I decided to try this place! Great sports bar. Food is really good. My wife loved the Gyro. Great kids selection as well. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for the little ones! Highly recommend this if going to cabelas are if you live in Hoffman estate. I'd leave a photo of the food but we ate it so fast. read more

Great sports bar. Good food, and friendly people. Game days are crowded so get there before kick off.

We've been coming the this establishment for about 5 years and always had a great experience with family and friends but today was not a good one. We spent well over 300.00 and the problem started when we started taking shots. Well I asked for a lemon drop and guess what was served to me not the vodka which is normally used when the drink is prepared. I really did not want to comment and say anything but while I took this shot with the rest of my group I still couldn't help but think what was it cause I know for a fact this was not how my shots are usually prepared. So I just stood quiet while I knew that something just wasn't quite right with this. Well we ordered another round and this time I wanted reassurance from my party that I wasn't crazy on what I was tasting the first go round. Well the shot i got to my surprise it's didn't taste right I had everyone that was with us to taste it to see that maybe it was just me and I don't know what I'm talking about, guess what I was right everyone was like nope it does taste right it just taste like water and I was like look I really didn't want to be one of those people who sends stuff back and to my surprise yet again I was right the drink was not what I wanted. So my husband takes the drink up to the bartender which at first assumed my husband was just making stuff up so she grab the same bottle she used and poured a way bit more in the shot thinking that it would taste better cause guess what she is under thee impression that she is grabbing a bottle of vodka and had it been what she pour would've been exceptional but low and hold guess when I got it boy it still tasted the same (water) and my husband went back to her and informed her could she please taste it. Now cause of trying times we are in a COVID related era she said she can't drink front he same cup so she pour the vodka for herself and after tasting it she could plainly seen that this was just a plain water in a vodka bottle now all the while the two time he had gone up there to inform them not once except for an apology that was given. I can't even imagine a patron ordering something and not saying anything in fear of the order not being made correctly. Hear getting the issue I guess some what resolved cause she did throw the bottle out and hopefully that won't happen again. I have to honestly say I'm very disappointed with my experience today. read more

Our original waitress pretty much gave up on us during our visit. She got us waters and took our order but then completely disappeared on us. Our drinks were sitting at the bar for a good five minutes when out of nowhere the amazing Megan came up, grabbed our drinks and took care of us for the rest of our visit. Megan was an absolute ray of sunshine on one of the cloudiest days. She gave us our drinks, checked on our food and took such good care of my mom and I. She was so genuinely sweet and caring and we so appreciate how kind she was. She is an absolute gem to this restaurant and we will definitely be back just so we can visit Megan. read more

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Came in on a Saturday afternoon after shopping for a quick bite hoping to catch the end of football games. We sat down at the bar and were greeted by the bartender, Joanna. She seemed very friendly and welcoming. She offered us some menus, and brought us water while we decided on what to drink. We decided on the Saturday special, $5 import draft beer. I decided on a Pacifico and my husband chose Blue moon. The glasses were super cold, which was a plus. We couldn't decide on which appetizer to get, but the bartender suggested we try the shrimp zingers, and they were delicious! Highly reccommend! Overall, our experience was great. Our bartender was awesome, and it just seemed like everyone there was having a great time. We will definitely be returning! read more

I've been here a few times with family and friends and I've brought my nieces here before. There's a tv screen in every direction, a small section to play slots and popcorn available. I usually get burgers here, which I do enjoy and they cook it they way I like. The California burger is my favorite. They usually have burgers and or hotdogs on specials during the sports seasons for like $1-2. I haven't been here in awhile but this time, my fries were over cooked and the wings were dry. I was hoping the Parmesan garlic would be wet but it was a dry rub. My burger was fine though and the service was excellent. We wanted to share the burger and she split the meal into separate plates which was very nice of her to do. We didn't have to wait long to order. And even though we weren't ready and still browsing, she came back pretty quick to check in again. read more

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The ribs are great as well as the service. Will definitely be back while the ribs are in special.

I went on a Friday night for a few drinks and to try my luck on the machines for a bit. The place had a good vibe with good music playing. They had a pretty decent size crowd. I have eaten here a number of times. The food is good with friendly service. They always have food and drink specials. The mini corn dogs are yummy! And you can't go wrong with the fresh popcorn they give you. read more

IF I COULD GIVE RESTAURANT A NEGATIVE STAR IT WOULD BE DESERVED!! This restaurant chooses not to practice any Covid safety. The only safeguard appears to be the servers wear masks. The manager does not wear a mask and walks around shaking hands and speaking to customers at the very crowded bar. There is no social distancing. We were given a bowl of popcorn and when we had eaten it the server told me we could refill it from the fully open popcorn machine SELF SERVE!!!!! Are you kidding me! You served me popcorn that anyone in the restaurant could have contaminated. I believe I may call the health department - this restaurant is disgusting and apparently is only concerned with the profits from bar customers and not the healthy and safety of their employees or customers. read more

I'm all about supporting small businesses BUT this place is not taking this COVID seriously all. No social distancing and the manager is running around with out a mask. It's was crazy busy and packed to capacity on a Saturday afternoon at 4 pm. We got take out and had to pay at the busy bar where no one was wearing a mask. Will NOT be back. read more

The service here is good with nice staff. The entertainment and environment was enjoyable so no complains about that. However, rookies is only good for wings and apps if you want to get food. The burgers all taste like cardboard, I get medium rare, and their chicken wraps are salty. And as a Latina, I know when things really are salty. Pretty mediocre food but overall not a bad hangout place read more