The challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

did I even slightly hesitate on driving 45 minutes for a bagel? like no. not even "like no," just…read moreno. i had to try Kaufman's - I got the breakfast bagel once and the Reuben on a bagel this time... and lemme just say this was an intimidating place. all the food at every counter looked amazing but i couldn't figure out what to order. it seemed everyone just knew what they wanted without a menu so ACT FAST PEOPLE - the bagel itself was surprisingly average considering this was authentic ass deli (not kosher tho) - the fillings tho were what stepped up the game...SOOO much egg in the breakfast game. they asked if I wanted salami or bacon which was interesting like I'm a sausage girl (lol) but honestly it was so yummy - the Reuben though... best sandwich I have ever had in Chicago and that is 0 exaggeration. i shall be returning again and they make the sandwiches BY THE POUND

A hidden gem in an office building (Wi-fi building) on McCormick! Definitely would not know there…read morewas a restaurant in this area but a pleasant surprise. It's a kosher restaurant with sushi as well. We got the BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy Sandwich + Fries, and The Nashville Crispy Sandwich + Sweet Potato Fries. Food was delicious but on the pricier side. Would recommend splitting the food. Honestly even the flatbread would be enough to fill two people alone. Service was friendly and the seating area is in a separate room. They have a Paris type of aesthetic.

This place is excellent. . .if you can find it :) It is inside an office building , go in the side…read moredoor. I do not keep kosher, but went with a relativew who does. The food was excellent by any standard. Each item is a creative mix of ingredients and flavors. The serive is very friendly. Shimon makes great suggestions. The setting is not fancy, but the food is! Burgers to beef wellington.

Wow. Where do I start, I stopped in between some sales appointments and was greeted quickly by Ms…read more Yourtana who throughout my entire visit was attentive, offered great recommendations, and kind. The food was out of this world. I started with the Arancini's which came out fresh, hot, and reminded me of East Coast fine Italian. Garnished well, full flavor. The tea Ms. Yourtana recommended was amazing, and I recommend the Ravioli with truffle as she did. They didn't miss a beat at Nuovo Chicago and I will certainly be stopping in whenever I can for lunch. What a great experience and beautifully set up restaurant.

I am glad I found this place online and saw that it had great reviews, or I would never have…read morestopped by. The outside is deceiving, as the restaurant is in a sort of strip-mall-like space. But once you walk in, the interior is lovely. Bright, nice decor, and not too loud. David was our server, and he was lovely. At first glance, the prices seem slightly high but are totally in line with the amount of food you get. My friend and I had the beet salad. It could have fed 3 people as an appetizer salad, and it was delicious! We also split the grouper vodka sandwich. I am not a sandwich person, but that caught my eye, so we ordered it. It was definitely enough for 2 people, and it was yummy. We were full, but topped dinner off with the flourless cake à la mode. The cake was OK, and the vanilla ice cream seemed to have freezer burn, so that was disappointing. But it will not stop me from coming back. I 100% recommend this place, and my friend and I will make it one of our go-tos.

Taboun is an amazing Yemenite Middle Eastern kosher restaurant the best in Chicagoland! I love…read moretheir pita, hummus and baba. They have very affordable lunch specials if you want the same great food at a discount!!

Usually get sandwiches and like them all. Falafel, shwarma... lunch special is nice. Excellent pita…read moreand lafas that don't fall apart. Friendly service.

I was excited to try this diner. walking in you are thrown back decades with the old booth type…read moreseating and counter with old soda machines. Unfortunately the service seems dated as well. No one to tell you what todo. So we followed folks to the counter and after asking got a menu and sat down. Lots of regulars at this place. Seemed like they aged in place. The food is just okay. I had the burger baby a half lb. of beef. A huge sandwich with everything but flavor. hunh the texture of the beef was a little off. The onion rings were crispy but also missing the onion flavor. Wife had the jumbo dog with curly fries. A huge dog again just okay. Hermes would have been a better choice. A huge disappointment. Staff weren't unfriendly just unengaged. They all seemed bored. The prices were high. $40+ for the food and drink.

In town to see family in Skokie and go to the Wildcats game in Evanston with a group of friends…read more This is the quintessential Sunday afternoon diner. The Pastrami on rye was phenomenal. We saw a lot of burgers and chicken dishes going out. The ambience was comfy cozy and the people very welcoming. Most of these family run operations are a great find. We're here a few more days, I'm hoping we can stop back in!

Following my experience with Ken's Diner & Grill, I discovered Sarah's Brick Oven listed within the…read more'People also viewed' section of its yelp page. Out of several other restaurants listed, Sarah's was the only one that captured my interest, plus it was a restaurant that I had not visited before in Skokie. Sarah's Brick Oven itself is linked to Sarah's Tent, a market for kosher products that is located where Oakton St connects with N Crawford Ave in Skokie. And in spite of it being linked to Sarah's Tent, there is an acceptable number of parking spots available. After entering and having plenty of time to look at the menu above the counter, and even on the laminated menu, I was acknowledged shortly after the customer ahead of me had finished ordering. I took an interest in the impossible burger after contemplating between the truffle mac & pizza, and the norma jean burger after I noticed that the impossible burger came with barbecue, onion rings, and served on a pretzel bun! And it was completed within a reasonable timeframe. I opted out of dine-in, choosing to take my order to go because I had errands I needed to complete, plus I did not want to be in the area long. Moreover, the restaurant appeared clean, and the atmosphere gave off a very relaxed vibe. There were a number of tables with seats inside of the dining area, and I must say that I adored the interior, and the ceiling decoration which gave off sukkot vibes. As for the food, other than my jaw popping because I had to open my mouth wide to take a bite of that stacked impossible burger, I enjoyed the satisfying taste of it once I had gotten settled in for the evening. It was delicious! And I most definitely recommend it if you are having trouble identifying something to try on the menu at Sarah's. Being that I had a good experience, I would gladly re-visit Sarah's Brick Oven again whenever in the Skokie area. Or maybe I will just make a visit solely for it, tehehe. Service: 4 | Atmosphere: 4 | Food: 5 Recommendations: truffle mac & pizza, norma jean burger, impossible burger, pestorella, spinach almondina, black forest, eggplant shakshuka pizza, truffle alfredo, koh panghan pasta, eggplant lasagna, sicilian panini, avocado sandwich, omelette sandwich, sarah's acai bowl, tropical bowl, or crispy sweet potato salad. ~ To live well is to eat well. ~ Thomas G

On a Sunday afternoon, starting to shop for Passover, we decided to go to the Hungarian Market (now…read morecalled Hungarian By Sarah's Tent). We were hungry and opted to try Sarah's Brick Oven. It's in the same parking lot. If you aren't familiar with Kosher Restaurants, since you cannot mix milk and meat, there are dairy restaurants and meat restaurants. So, no meat here. They have a cute dining room and the orthodox or Chasidim are behind the counter and in the kitchen to ensure the laws of Kashrut are being done correctly. You order at the counter, pay, and pick your meal up at the counter when it's ready. My wife had an Italian Panini and I ordered Eggplant Shakshuka. The presentation of both dishes was fabulous. And, they were really delicious. Pricing is a bit high because, well, Kosher food costs more. I have to admit that the food was well worth the few extra dollars. Definitely a must try for anyone curious. It's very good.

I had the pleasure of dining at Shallots Bistro while in Chicago on buainess. I was with a…read morecolleague who is Kosher, and several other friends had recommended Shallots. The menu is complete with options for just about anyone, and we tried a little of everything! The Grazing Platter is an excellent place to start, and the Carpaccio with Arugula is spectacular. We had some sushi as well, and it was very well done. The hero of the evening was the Surprise Steak! Unbelievable!!! Our server was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations! And the restaurant is well decorated and comfortable. Definitely worth the drive from downtown, and I will be recommending Shallots to anyone who keeps Kosher, along with anyone that desires a tremendous dining experience! Well done!!!

I have no idea why anyone would give this place one star. We went this afternoon for lunch and the…read morefood was delicious. We had the Branzino which was tasty and plentiful. In fact, I took half of it home for another meal. We split the dessert - chocolate chip cookie with ice cream (pareve) and chocolate sauce - to die for. The waitress, Olga, was more than pleasant, she was competent and friendly and it was a pleasure to be her customer. The restaurant was beautiful and the booths are very private and comfortable. We will go back here in a second. Not too many great restaurants around these days. This is a gem!!

Ambiance is nice: no music, but quiet and calm. Nice furniture, seems they've replaced old…read morefurniture and updated some things. The firecracker chicken wrap was 5 stars. The firecracker chicken strips: 4 stars. The burger: 4 stars Fries: 5 stars. Chips: 4 stars

All the food tasted great! Great service, great food, and great experience. We work next door and…read moreenjoy their food all the time.

It's a birthday celebration week and we're craving BBQ. Thanks to Yelp, we found Smoke by Crunch…read more First, I must say don't get intimidated by the simplicity of the front mirrored windows. You must get in there to try some fantastic briskets, wings, and good food. The people at the counter were great. We ordered there and it didn't take long to have our food ready to go. While waiting for our food, people dining in had orders burgers and it look very good and tones of fries. When we went home, we kept raving how much the food tastes so good especially the brisket. It was perfectly tender, meaty, with the fat and meat ratio just right, and not oily at all. Anyways, so happy this restaurant is close by that has fantastic BBQ and many other food options too. There are ample of parking. Food does not disappoint.

Truly great. I wanted everything on the menu cause it's all good…read more Bring the entire mishpacha. Go up to the counter and place your order with the nice and efficient cashier. Grab a seat at one of the several tables. The food will be delivered to your table in short order. Try not to order everything on the menu, serving sizes are large. Each item had a unique and delicious flavor. Nice new clean environment, kept so by the cashier. More than adequate seating and parking.

A quick stop for a bagel and lox. Filled the gap and left satisfied. Very clean and organized…read morespot!Tasty Israeli salad side choice. Coffee was great. I'd return.

Poppa loves a cozy little bagel shop! On our rounds to see the town, we stopped before heading to…read morethe football game. The menu has a lot to choose from. The portions are generous and everything is reasonably priced. These good folks took the time to answer our inquiries. They will suggest an option or two. They'll even provide you a sample on some things. It was an intimate little spot and everything tasted great! We are definitely stopping here one more time before we leave! 09/25