Have been in twice. First their famous burger then an Italian beef dipped hot. It was a decent chew…read morebut their beef lacked a lot of flavor. Employees are helpful and keep the dining room clean. I was expecting more.

Three because this is the 3rd strike. The food is good but the one cashier working on Monday…read moreafternoon no the drive thru person but the inside counter. Always has a bad ass attitude and treats and talks to customers with an attitude. I'm done going here 3 strikes your out. She was a Bitvh every time I went there. Never again

Had dinner there last evening. Good chicken sandwich paired with a beverage from Revolution…read more Karaoke was the order of the evening. While not a fan of that art form, the place was lively and fun. I'd eat there again.

We went last weekend to the Little Owl and was blown away with the food. I had the grilled cheese…read moreand my friend loved her tacos. Yum. We came on Saturday and it was karaoke night. Although we weren't brave enough to hit the mic, it was a lot of fun just listening to people try there hardest. The atmosphere was laid back and fun. We will definitely be coming back.

Burger Antics is one of the most fun and delicious burger spots in the area. They're always coming…read moreup with creative, flavorful combinations, one of my favorites had a ramp chimichurri that was so good I actually asked for a to-go container to take some home. The burgers themselves are top-notch, great blend, cooked perfectly, and packed with flavor. The drinks are also excellent, with a solid variety to pair with whatever you order. The staff is always friendly and attentive, which just adds to the experience. It's a place that clearly puts thought and creativity into everything they do, and it shows.

Great glutton food if you're looking to splurge for a night. Might need to go for a walk afterwards…read moreand undo the top button of the pants, but, well worth it.

Food and service excellent. Very authentic with large portions and reasonable prices. Been a…read morecustomer for years and never disappointed

Such a great place, lots of parking, friendly and warm atmosphere. The food was phenomenal we…read morestarted with rolled eggplant with vodka sauce that melted in your mouth. Giant stuffed with blue cheese wedge salad. Perfectly prepared coconut shrimp, giant Italian beef sandwich overflowing with fries.

After seeing a TikTok vid, I decided to give this spot a try. There was a parking lot but it was…read morefull so I parked on the street. Upon entering it was decent, clean, decor was sub par not the best. No menu listed but a monitor showing digital pics of dishes. The owner took my order; she was nice, friendly. It seemed like they were a bit over each other in the kitchen or with orders. I waited about 30 minutes but after inspecting bag they forgot to include the side of spaghetti and yams which were pretty small for $7 each. No music playing but in the next room they had a football game playing on tv. I ordered the fried chicken dinner for me with mac + cheese and cabbage. The chicken and mac + cheese were decent but cabbage was a bit dry, unflavorful. I also ordered the meatloaf for my other half with mac & cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. He said it was good. The spaghetti was good but the container was cracked and leaked in the bag. Yams were average, u can bypass them. Overall experience was decent but not superb. At least I patronize them.

I always want to support black owners so I came back to eat at this location when it orginally…read moreopened with the orginal owner.. I see there is a new owner and I was so disappointed this time in the $79 cost for family meal to much for the quantity of food that was given and the presentation of the food look like it was heated up in styrofoam containers toxic (see pics)!! The dressing was good stove top with gravy, mac cheese noodles were melted cheese in a styrofoam container warmed up into the microwave, the chicken was good, but it was soggy because it was next to my greens, the yam's some were not done so they were hard. And they tasted watered down.It wasn't good! The taste of the food it was not like mama's.

old school is a great neighborhood bar and grill. Some of the menu items are not what you would…read morefind at other neighborhood bars. The bbq ribs I have this weekend were exceptional!

Way better than average bar food. Daily specials are like eating n a gourmet restaurant! Great…read moreburgers, pork chop sandwiches and crab cakes to name a few!

The space is soo cute, love the building itself, beautiful stain glass windows…read more Only ordered 2 strawberry matcha, 1 had oat milk, bc we have a dairy intolerance, they still added whipped cream to the top of it, we asked if they remove the whipped cream, the gal just took a napkin to it, tossed it out, added more milk. Didn't offer to remake it. We took it and moved on. The matcha was very good at least! The staff could use some work. There was NO even simple apology, or even acknowledgment. Even walking into the shop, no acknowledgment, or welcoming/greeting. We gotta train people for customer service, being attentive, knowing what they are selling and how it can be made. The cashier was not friendly or welcoming at all.

Great service! The food was great as well as the prices and proportions. Ambiance is great for…read moresmall and big groups. Highly recommend. Wished I could've seen the sizes for the food tho!

I'm really surprised by some of these reviews. I find the ambience of the restaurant really cute…read moreand welcoming. Service was great too. Alexandria was friendly and very attentive. I read one review that said the place was dark and gloomy. That is not the case at all. The food is outstanding. I had the crispy stuffed chicken. I've had this same meal (although it wasn't crispy) at 5 or so other local restaurants over the years and Mattone's was the best hands down. I tried my friend's meal, Rigatoni Contadina, and it was excellent as well. I just went here last night and I've already told a couple of friends about this place. I'll certainly be visiting again.

Had some great drinks and okay food at this LaGrange Park classic. It has a lot of history in the…read morecommunity and is a favorite among locals. Mattone has a pretty standard menu of Italian food like spaghetti. A lot of the familiar. The flavors may not be as good as they used to be so just know that and it will seem like better quality. Certainly the happy hour is the best time to come. It's expensive already so save a few bucks and it makes things quite an improvement. There's a lot of what to expect on the menu. Cocktails and pasta of course. They took forever taking everyone's order and then there was even more waiting. It's about $12 for the cheapest cocktails. They have a few bucks off martinis at the happy hour thankfully. A serious lack of vegetarian choices. There's even salads covered in bacon and pancetta. Has a few weekly specials to check out. It's $20 for the classics specials on Thursdays. Among the options are lasagna and spaghetti. This also comes with a choice of soup so you get lots with this. Actually a pretty filling meal. They can make the spaghetti without meatballs and stuff. Got to say it gets busy. It's only open in evenings. There's limited options for vegetarians.

We recently tried The Original Chickies and had a mixed--but overall decent--experience…read more The staff was friendly and helpful, which definitely made a positive impression right away. The cheeseburger was okay, but the patty was smaller than expected and could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming compared to other spots. The loaded fries were a highlight--topped with cheese, Italian beef, and fresh jalapeños. They were flavorful and absolutely massive, easily a meal on their own. We also had the breaded steak sandwich, which was decent but could have used some jalapeños for extra flavor. Portion-wise, it was very generous and easily enough for two people to share. The chicken fingers were just okay--good size, but again, a bit more seasoning would have helped. The mushrooms were solid, and the onion rings were better than most--big and crispy--but there were quite a few broken pieces. We also tried the famous cannoli shake, which tasted exactly like you'd expect--a cannoli in liquid form. If you like cannolis, you'll probably enjoy it. Overall, not a bad spot with generous portions and friendly service, but some items--especially the burgers--could use a bit more flavor and a larger patty to really stand out.

Every year during Lent, people ask me where to find the best fish sandwich…read more After trying the Cod Sandwich at The Original Chickie's Beef, I've got my answer--Chickie's in Hillside, Illinois! Perfectly crispy cod with tartar sauce and that classic, no-frills flavor that just hits right. It's only around Fridays during Lent, which makes it even more of a must-have this time of year.

Checked out this chill LaGrange Park brewery. Hop District is one of the few interesting places to…read morego to in this overlooked suburb. They always have a crowd and that's expected because there's not many other great places besides this. A lot of beers to choose from. There's a pretty great variety and they always rotate. Beers are the main thing of course. It's got a pretty surprising amount to choose from. There's a lot of these on tap. More in cans. Pretty great variety. A lot are IPAs but there's a few others. It's about $8 a pint. Kind of a lot but they make smaller batches of these. Best one we had of these was the Hazy In The Name Of. This is a New England Hazy IPA, a classic style. Made with citrone and nectaron hops. There's notes of citrus, lime, passionfruit, and peach. Has a few things to munch on. It's about $7 for the Knotty Pretzels. Comes in a big bag. These are a great combination and big enough for sharing. For sure there's lots of great beers. It's actually open daily which is especially rare for a brewery to be honest. They sometimes have food trucks.

I'd heard of Hop District for a while now, but finally was able to get out to the brewery itself…read morelast weekend. I was glad I did. While I'd liked the beers I'd been able to try in the past, it was nice to see their taproom. It's basically 2 halves, with the bar on one side, then a more cozy area with lounge chairs and tables and high tops on the other. There are TVs on both sides, so you'll be able to watch whatever game is on no matter which side you sit. It was also nice to see they had the Chicago Sports Network channel, the new channel for Bulls/Sox/Hawks games, as a lot of places/people don't have it. They had quite a big tap list, I tried 4 throughout the night-2 week vacation, Gold as Hell, Movies on Mars, Black Eclipse. All good, the first 2 were definitely my favorites. They sell a few snack items, or you can bring food in. Bartender seemed like a really cool guy. No real street parking, but there's a big shared lot in back with plenty of space. Very glad I finally made the trip out here, and would happily come back when there's some new beers on tap.