North suburban Ukrainian drain that serves up old school prepared deli meals. They also offer up…read morevarious imported food to meet the tastes of its customer base and introduce the American palate to their cuisine. Their offerings are superb especially if you enjoy Eastern European dish's. I probably hit this stirrup once a month and load up on many of their homemade dishes. They are always fresh and reasonably priced. If you're hungry immediately there's a few small cafe tables out front of the deli. Most of the women working at the deli are always friendly and even with a language barrier manage to walk me through my curiosities about the offerings. I love trying new goods and this spot has become a go to of mine whenever I'm out that way.

We have been recurring customers of the Deli, stopping by whenever we ran out of food. Allegro Deli…read morehas a great variety of European homemade dishes, freshly baked bread, smoked and slightly salted salmon, red caviar, ice cream, and everything in between. Food is always fresh, service is good and cheerful, store is clean and well organized. Today I picked up a large order for my family gathering. First of all, I was amazed how organized the staff. Everything that I ordered was already neatly packed and kept either in the fridge or in the warm box. Devils eggs, roasted duck, tongue and radishes salad, quinoa with broccoli, puff pastries with chicken, and mushroom salad were very tasty. Our guests indulged completely most of ordered food, and we didn't have a lot of leftovers. Thank you, Allegro Deli cooks and ladies in the front area for helping make our party tasteful.

Food is ok . The focaccia sandwich isn't as good as I remember. The pasta salad was dripping in oil…read more, the chicken in the chicken soup was tough . I asked for a small and got a pint . There's still a huge plastic divider when trying to place order so he can't hear properly and not very friendly . People don't stick around to eat here . They mostly have to go orders . The only thing I like is their cannolis so I may be back for that one day

New to this place . Had the pasta fagioli twice and it is AMAZING !!! Today I had their turkey sub…read moreand cannoli . I think the best part of the sub is their fresh baked bread. It is so soft with a little crunch on the outside . Plus it's not TOO much bread . Their turkey is great along with the oil and pickles. Definitely would get it again. End it with the cannolis.. omg prob the best I've had in a very long time ! The shell was thicker and didn't fall apart when we tried to eat it . The only downers are their hours and one of the workers . It's a Hispanic woman who took our order over the phone , she let him know by her tone she wasn't looking g forward to heating the soup . He called from the car on the way and was told 20min. He got there sooner than the 20min mark and she started bitching in Spanish !!! Saying , "Is this the guy for the soups? I told him 20min wtf is he doing here already ?" People should be very careful bc you never know who is in your restaurant, sorry honey he knows Spanish and replied in SPANISH , "It's ok I'll wait !" She looked at him like a deer in headlights and went to the back. He laughed it off but it was extremely rude , it's warming up soup lady it's not rocket science and the stove does all the work . If that's too hard for you , maybe you should find another job bc your lame attitude isn't professional or cute !!!

BEST BUTCHER SHOP AROUND -- HANDS DOWN!…read more Dorfler's Meats has been my go-to butcher shop for the past few years, and honestly, I can't imagine shopping anywhere else. From the moment you walk in, the owners and staff treat you like family -- not just customers. It's beyond refreshing to go to a meat shop that truly does it right, from start to finish. The quality is unmatched. I happily travel well out of my way just to stock up on their incredibly fresh meats, top-tier seafood, and the ready-made, home-cooked meals that make weeknights (and weekends) so much better. And let's not forget the deli counter -- WOW. The sandwiches are next-level delicious, and the homemade salads are always fresh, flavorful, and addictive. If you're shopping for the holidays, Dorfler's is an absolute must. Their Prime Tenderloin roasts are unreal -- exceptional quality, fair pricing, and you can truly tell how much care and craftsmanship goes on behind the scenes. It's the kind of place where excellence isn't an accident -- it's the standard. The staff is nothing but helpful, friendly, and genuinely kind. From outstanding customer service at the counter to unforgettable meals at my family's table, we have nothing but positive things to say about Dorfler's Meats. Thank you to everyone at Dorfler's for all you do to stay open, keep raising the bar, and continue showcasing exciting, seasonal products that we look forward to all year long. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out -- HIGHLY recommend!

BUYER BEWARE! Most of the staff is rude and the entire business is a scam. Find a local farmer and…read morepurchase meat from them instead. Our household shopped at Dorfler's for 13 years. It always felt a little strange that they never had pricing visible. Every other butcher I have ever been to since childhood has always had prices visible. You would go in, order, and pay whatever they charge you at checkout. But the products were good enough and I was happy to support a local business. Over the years we have ordered a beef tenderloin roast during the holiday season when it is on sale for $34.99/lb. It has always been very pricey but (as far as we know) we were never cheated on the price and the product the way we were this year. We ordered one 3lb beef tenderloin roast. We were explicit when placing the order that we wanted one piece of meat that was 3lbs. The person who took the order was rude but seemed to understand the request. When we got the roast home I did the math because the bill was a lot more than expected. We were charged over $41/lb. When I called to ask about why the price was so high I was put on hold and the rude man that picked up next told me "it's trimmed. We charge you for the weight before trimming." This means Dorfler's supposedly trimmed off about 3/4 lb of fat. That is a lot of fat to trim off of a 3lb roast and if I was going to be charged for it why was the fat not offered to me as part of my order? Unfortunately, we accepted this explanation. The roast was wrapped in butcher paper which we did not open because we put it straight in the freezer for a week before defrosting it. We finally opened the butcher paper on New Year's Eve to prepare the roast to have on New Year's Day and were appalled that Dorfler's clearly lied to us. There were 3lbs of meat in two small roast each vacuum sealed in plastic by their distributor. This means that Dorfler's not only WAY overcharged us for the amount of meat we received, they also charged us for 3/4lb of fat they never really trimmed off. I am not even sure why they bothered with the butcher paper at all, except they probably charged us for that, too. If I could give Dorfler's zero stars I would. Also the obvious direct response to this negative review is a pathetic attempt to save face regarding your tenderloin roast "sale." Patricia W. is likely related. Why else would she disagree with facts? Dorfler's is nothing but a lying bunch of cheats who screw their loyal customers every chance they get. Some just haven't figured it out yet. And now they blocked me on Facebook. Keep it up guys. You are proving how crooked you are and how you can't handle the truth being told about your disgusting business of cheating loyal customers.

I love this quaint coffee cafe ! The sandwich's croissants bagels and deserts are awesome!…read more The coffee and cream is perfect My daughter liked her smoothie! The scone was great pistachio s and figs and frosting superb! The restroom is gender neutral and clean and smells aroma spray therapy type! It's counter service but if you sit they will bring it to you! French music is playing ! There's a cute patio outside for pleasant weather! Relax and enjoy !

A very quaint cafe in the historic long grove town. Love the vibe, although there were just so many…read moremenu boards, we couldn't really figure out which ones to look at. It's nice that they were able to substitute with oat dairy-free milk options. We tried black coffee, Dubai chocolate latte, and highway to heaven (cardamom rose) latter. All were pretty good but pretty light in terms of flavor. The black coffee was more roasted/burnt than we anticipated but it wasn't bitter or overroasted so we were pretty happy with the flavor. I was hoping the Dubai had crunchy strands inside, it didn't. It's more like a darker version of hot cocoa, but didn't stand out. The cardamom rose latte wasn't bad but a bit light and watery on the flavor also, for my preference. The fig nut your day bagel was pretty good, balanced flavor and texture but can get pretty heavy after a while. The plant power sandwich was not bad either, with the hummus and greens (arugula and cucumber). Pickled onion was good. Overall doesn't stand out much but not bad for a local cafe. They do have a few interesting options we wished we saw earlier, like their seasonal salads. Although we might have to wait until later to try those given the cyclospora parasite outbreak in the Midwest!

We usually went to the Potbelly in Northbrook for sandwich takeout orders. Last time they had a…read moremixed-up (which was satisfactory resolved), and we also found out that the Potbelly in Wheeling is actually slightly closer to where we live, so, this time we placed our quick lunch order at the one in Wheeling, which turned out to be a good experience. Since my husband went to pick up the sandwiches, I can only comment on the food itself. We had a buy 1 get 1 free deal, which was a really good deal. We had ordered two multigrain avocado turkey sandwiches, that came with avocado, turkey breast, and cucumber. We just added Swiss cheese, artichokes, red peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, and seasoning. It came to a great sandwich with abundance of ingredients, that were all fresh and delicious. I always like their bread that has a crunchy skin and soft inside. I could only finish half of a sandwich each time for lunch, since the portions are very generous. I would highly recommend Potbelly sandwiches for a quick and delicious lunch!

I stopped by Potbelly Sandwich Shop to get lunch to go. I got the roast beef and provolone sandwich…read moreand a oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. The sandwich was good but the cookie is the star of the show. I get a cookie every time I go. I have gone to Potbelly Sandwich Shop before just for a cookie for dessert. The service was fast and friendly. The Potbelly restaurant decor is always fun and always includes some local flare. For great food and atmosphere I highly recommend Potbelly Sandwich Shop!

Sorelle has become one of our go to casual and fast restaurants. The food is very good, the…read morepastries are perfect, and we haven't encountered anything other than friendly service. When you enter the restaurant/cafe, you're greeted with a long counter/case that displays the pastry/coffee bar offerings to the left. To the right side, the case showcases all the entrees available for the day. You order at the counter, then you'll get a table number and the food is delivered table side and they bus your tables. We've tried a few different pasta dishes and sandwiches on our trips to Sorelle, all have been very tasty and a good size portion. We typically order coffees and pastries to go after each meal. The take away pastries and desserts and the perfect way to finish the meal. They also have gelato that can be ordered to eat in or take out. We're due for our next visit to Sorelle!

Update after 9 months: it's still our regular to-go place but the cashier service is getting worse…read moreand worse. They were super busy when just opened up but service was fast and accurate. It seems like they hired more people and the same change staff often. Cashier is always taking forever to take orders. They are always confused with what's going on especially for takeout orders. This place is so special for us and we really hope they can recognize the problem and frustration they have caused.

Very tasty Greek food, great atmosphere, me and my friend loved it also great service.read more

I think I went in with higher expectations for this place…read more The service was excellent. The workers were quick to answer questions, take the order and offer water while I waited for my to go order. The food, I think I would do without the ton of salad I got in my bowl next time. I think there was so much salad and not enough rice that the ratio felt off. The lamb I got was really good though. The spicy tzatziki was different but I think I prefer the traditional instead. Next time I'll try the sandwiches and maybe it'll be a better ratio.

Met two colleagues for a quick dinner. The staff were welcoming and wildly helpful to answer…read morequestions as we ordered on the electronic kiosk! There are tables available to sit indoors and a couple small tables outside. They have bottled soft drinks for purchase but limited beverage options. The food is worth coming here for. I would drive out of my way to come here again for the quality of the food and the hospitality, which more than make up for anything lacking in a generic strip mall ambiance. The chicken kebab is incredible - so juicy and flavorful. The hummus is perfectly seasoned. Chicken and beef shawarma were both winners. Grape leaves were perfect and came in orders of a dozen! Pita was warm, fresh and fluffy. 10/10

I've been past this place a bunch of times recently. I love good shawarma, but it's hard to find…read morenear me, so I made a mental note and added it to my list. While it's past take-out distance from me, it's a nice enough restaurant to eat in. Its no further away than my old favorite place (ruined under new ownership) as well, which is a good deal for me. We got a chicken shawarma plate and a kifta kebab plate. Food came out in order, with salad and hummus first followed shortly after by our main plates. It's counter service so you grab everything yourself. I really liked the dressing on the salad. Like a light and sweet balsamic, it cuts through the richness of the rest of the meal. Really nice hummus. Extra nutty flavor. You get some pita, too. It wasn't my favorite but it was soft and warm which is good enough. The mains came out but they initially forgot the sauce. When I asked for some they initially gave me tzatziki before getting it right the second time. The shawarma is really good! You can see the spit behind the counter so you know your getting the real deal, always a plus. Kifta was also excellent, and the rice is seasoned well. Tasty. Good portion on the plate as well, I took home leftovers and enjoyed them the next day. Cleanup is on you, and it's not convenient. I don't mind doing it typically. But I see this trend a lot now... one small garbage bin with the little plastic bucket on top for all of your stuff. Plates, silverware, plastic bussing trays, all supposed to go in this tiny thing? And it was already full. If this is the best you can do for a garbage you've got to keep it cleaner. It shouldn't be an awkward chore to simply throw out my trash. Two more quick gripes. First, the bathroom isn't in the best shape. The dining area is nice, clean and modern, they should give the bathroom a matching remodel. Two, chairs are kind of uncomfortable. We need some padding. I really liked the food here. I like a more varied shawarma plate but if I play with the menu I think I can find a satisfying solution. This is probably going to be my go-to shawarma place for now. That said, I'd really give this visit a 3.5 for the issues I mentioned. I'll round up for the flavors!