May 26th 2026 We had…read morethe pleasure of Carry-Out ordering and enjoying several slabs of Brandt's well known BBQ Pork Ribs yesterday! Every part of our experience from ordering through gorging was a delight!! The Ribs flavor, tenderness, temperature, sauce and preparation easily earned five+ stars from our gang. What a great experience!!! Thank You!! Paul Heinze and family!!!!

Love the pub style burgers here--you choose your bun and how you want it cooked, so if you like it…read moremore rare and juicy or more done they'll make it to order. The fish and chips are also pretty good with a light, crispy batter. And the kids sliders are the perfect size for littles under 10 yo, otherwise they might need more. And most recently, the server let us know it comes with an ice cream sandwich or a drink--I don't think we were given that option in the past. We've been getting burgers from here for years, and I will say the burgers are consistently great. The fries seem to have changed over the years--I feel like they don't salt them anymore, but I prefer that because then I can control it from being too salty.

Don't be deceived. Yes it's a bowling alley. I would stop here again. My boys loved the pizza and…read morecheese curds. My wife and I split the birdie wrap with fries. My 7 and 5 year old gobbled up their food. Tony was excellent. Service was all-star quality.

Ignore the menu on the website as the one at this joint is completely different. Please update the…read morewebsite. Large appetizer selection which is fitting for the bowling folks, other offerings are several burger and chicken sandwiches plus pizza. Several tv's mostly on the small size around the bar with a couple larger in the dining area. Burger and pizza on this visit was just okay. Food was served hot but was nothing special. The bartender was very pleasant and we enjoyed her company. They have a huge pool table room which was holding a weekend tournament that was fun to watch along with about forty bowling lanes. Two stars for the bar/restaurant.

First time at Rep's today and here are some of my thoughts:…read more --The place is clean, looks new, service was friendly. --You order at the front desk and they call your name when it's ready--very fast, but quiet during the weekday lunch hour. --I ordered the original smasher meal, includes waffle fries and a fountain drink, all for about $15. --You get a lot of fries--they were fresh, hot, and good, plenty of salt. --The smashburger was good. Highlight was the cheese and the pickles. If you like a good cheeseburger, you'll love Rep's smashburger! Overall, good. I've tasted better smashburgers and better buns. This feels like a fast food version of the smashburger.

Always excited to see a new non-chain restaurant! Rep's took over the old Arby's location, and…read moreretained their drive thru, which I love to see. Reps is a smash burger place first and foremost. The only other food they have is a fried chicken sandwich and fries. They additionally have drinks, shakes, and alcohol. Typically, in my experience, places with such small menus have very good food. They need to be confident in their limited offerings enough to run a business off of just those items. I ordered one of their burgers, and even though all the employees were new, they were fairly quick in getting the food out. There are some things about their menu that I don't like and find confusing. Everything on the menu appears to be priced well except the burgers. This is because they do not include any toppings other than cheese and a side of 3 optional small pickles to put on the burger. All other toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, etc) are SOLD SEPERATELY. If I am buying a $9 burger, and you think it is good without toppings, I understand not putting them on the burger, but if someone asks for it, it shouldn't be extra. Once we get past the menu and on to the food itself, I find that Rep's is very correct. The burger, nicely smashed and caramelized, complete with it's cheese and (optional) pickles, needs no other sauce or topping. It is very flavorful, and paired with a nice brioche bun. It really is delicious! The problem is, without any of the extra toppings, it is kind of a small burger for $9. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't need those extra toppings one bit. In fact, after eating it with just the (optional) pickles, I don't think I would want to add anything, but this does make it less filling. So although this won't be an economical place to go if you are super hungry, it is a great place to go for a delicious smash burger. I wish them the best and will be back to try their Big Bad Bird chicken sandwich which sounds amazing!

Chicago Culinary Kitchen is the BEST! They provided their food truck for our youth program and are…read moresimply outstanding! Jay and his team are top notch. They are kind and easy to work with...not to mention they brought EXCELLENT food to our children and families! Highly recommend! Thank you Chicago Culinary Kitchen!

I finally found a BBQ spot in the suburbs that I absolutely love. Chicago Culinary Kitchen has a…read morecool rock n' roll vibe, and everything we ordered was delicious. For the hand-cut meats, we tried the brisket and pulled pork. Both were incredibly tender, smoky, and practically melted in your mouth. We also ordered the cornbread and mac and cheese, and both were standout sides. The cornbread was huge, dense, and still perfectly moist. I was a little worried the mac and cheese would be too spicy because of the Hot Cheetos, but it actually had just the right amount of kick. The combination of creamy mac and crunchy Cheetos made it extra flavorful. To finish the meal, we shared a burger, and wow , it was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You do have to order at the counter, but the staff was super friendly and helpful. They gave us great recommendations on which meats to try, which made the experience even better.

Madcats is an unassuming lively music venue in Downtown Palatine. Every weekend, various types of…read morebands play with drinks served. If you want a table while watching your favorite band, come early and grab a seat! It fills up quickly. Good is served and service is fast! Delicious options and great drinks at a decent cost. You won't be paying high prices for drinks. It's a lively place, sound quality is also great, and the staff is friendly! We like coming here when we want to hear great music. Madcats is a great addition to Palatine!

Visiting from St.Louis & the reviews said this place had lively atmosphere & music…read more What a treat. The owner was amazing. Welcomed us in & brought over stools to a table. Told us all about the band playing that evening. Fugu Dugu. a balkan band. Fun stuff. The bar itself was on the smaller side but the drinks were strong & the service was great. Prices were average for cocktails. I was just very impressed with how kind & welcoming the owner was. Never had someone bring stools to a table & keep Checking with us tmake sure we were all comfortable. 6stars

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.

I'm originally from the PNW (Seattle). Moved to SoCal 35 years back then to Chicagoland almost 3…read moreyears ago. Loved Village Inn. And even SoCal had a few until they almost all petered out. And Baker's Square closed YEARS ago in SoCal. Missed their pies and baked goods! So imagine my (pleasant) surprise when I found this little place in Palatine! I decided to head there for a brekky on a cool May morning. Stepped in, saw all the breads, pastries, and pies along the front counters- wow. I was greeted warmly and seated instantly. My waitress came right away, and I ordered unleaded (decaf for those in the know). It came in a little pot, ala IHOP, and was really, really GOOD. Wow. Decaf has come a long ways from the Sanka days! I ordered the INN-CREDIBLE V.I.B. which allowed me to order 4 yummy items of my choice - I chose the french toast (yummy and spiced just right albeit w/room temp syrup- not a deal-breaker but notable), a strawberry crepe (totally awesome strawberries, but the crepe was a bit colder than expected); scrambled eggs (always a nice stalwart) and two turkey sausage links (as with the frenchie above, nicely flavored!). The ambience was modern, updated, and felt welcoming and (thankfully) a bit familiar. Brought back some good ol' memories even if only the Baker's Square part of the menu was just pies nowadays. But the Village Inn lives on! And that counts - and I'll return. You should check it out too if you enjoy a good brekky at a classic American diner!

My mortgage company gave out free pies through Bakers Square. They were organized with pickup, so I…read morewas in and out. I got a cherry pie and added a slice of apple pie (my fav). I was happy with the apple pie. The flavor, texture, crust, and apples were all done right. I haven't got to the cherry pie yet. They also had a few other deserts that I wouldn't mind trying.

Was in Palintine and had to hit up J&J. Friendly guy at the counter was serving up slices. I bought…read moreone slice of cheese pizza and a drink came with it. Like my man Tim from Chicago noted in his review, this pizza is heavy and large. It felt like a was carrying a brick to the car. The dough was extra dense. The pizza flavor was satisfactory. On the plus side, you will not be hungry after eating one slice for the price of $8.08 with tax. That's not a bad deal and will due if your in a pinch and just craving to get some pizza in your mouth.

First time at J & J tonight for a slice of pizza. Here are some thots:…read more --If I had to use one word to describe their pizza slices, it would have to be "substantial." --When they handed me my slice of sausage, I thought they accidentally put a brick in mine : ) --It's not the best slice I've ever had, but it really filled me up. I could not finish it. That's never happened to me before. --The pizza has a thick, heavy crust, very light but tasty sauce. Cheese and sausage were good, but not great. --Great value--$7 for an extra large slice and a soda or water. --Has plenty of inside seating. Very casual atmosphere. Recommended, especially if you are really hungry : )

Love this place! The food goes way above and beyond for a bar. We hit it up after my kids practice…read moreit's family friendly before late night. Reasonable too.

We had never been here before friends invited us. The service was great, would be a great place to…read morego watch sports and the food was delicious. We'll definitely be back...