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    The Hometown Tap

    3.3 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Brad P.

    I only say 3 stars because of the first bartender. This one seems unhappy to be at work and only talking to the regulars. It's a roll of the dice if it's a good bar or not.

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    5 years ago

    Great neighborhood bar! Prices and service are fantastic. Live music and games and good atmosphere.

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    8 years ago

    Love this place. The owner is genuinely one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Very generous. Love Sunday bartenders.

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    Maggie McGuires - It may not look like too much from the outside, but there is plenty of fun that can be had inside...

    Maggie McGuires

    3.0(3 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I am proud to be the first person to write a review for this place. I went here on my own little…read moreOak Lawn pub crawl over opening day of NFL football (Sun. Sep. 11) after going to TC Sports Pub and Tailgator. This place blew those two out of the water. In short, Maggie Maguires can either be called a very laid back sports bar or top-of-the-line dive bar. After driving up the alleyway that runs along the auto mechanic next door, park in the big lot behind the fenced enclosure that holds a very nice outdoor seating area. As you enter the dimly lit bar say hello to Jimmy, the bartender, and find yourself a seat at the long L-shaped bar. Enjoy a variety of drinks (including a respectable selection of beers on tap or in bottles) as you watch sports on one of the five plasma screen TVs, play $1 pool (on a well maintained pool table with decent cues), darts, or ask for the set of wooden beanbag game (bag-o, cornhole, whatever you want to call it). I had fun playing music on the computerized juke box which had a wide range of music. My choices that night included Grateful Dead & Metalica. A sign on the wall advertised a Guiness draughts special on Wednesdays. This is a major step up in class from the $1 Old Styles and Bush Light patrons at other lesser dive bars choke down. There was an assortment of patrons there that night from sports fans to much older country music fans, which I could tell based on their jukebox choices that night. A sign in the window welcomes NASCAR fans as well. I found out from Jimmy that Maggie McGuires has been around awhile and actually used to be even better then it is now, but I don't see too many ways for it to improve. A kitchen would be nice, but there is a gyro place right next door. I fully intend to come back. It is the perfect place to watch a game or just gather with friends for a drink & fun.

    This place was creeppy and in pretty bad shape. the tile on floor falling apart,bad stools, etc…read more The place does not seem very welcoming to strangers and the bartender made some snide remark when I left. Maybe he wanted a better tip. This place is definately a dive and they have nothing but cheap old beer. The place was filled with local bigots thrashing a certain racial group. One of the worse bars I have seen for a while. At least they had a large pool table and this is the only reason it gets one star aside from the fact yelp doesn't have anything lower.

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    Vito & Nick's Pizzeria - Sausage Pizza with Peppers and Onions

    Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    0.4 miAshburn
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    Vito & Nick's Pizzeria offers maybe the BEST example of Chicago's "Tavern Style" Pizza in the…read morecountry. The city of Chicago itself has FOUR main catagories of pizza styles that were invented Here:... 1): Deep-Dish - This has a thick crust & lots of toppings. 2). Stuffed - This is 'double-decker pizza where the toppings are laid atop the bottom dough along with pounds of grated cheese, and then another sheet of dough is placed on top to which is added many ladles of tangy pizza sauce. Suffed Pizza usually take about 45 minutes to bake. 3). Tavern Style - This is a Thin-Crust Pizza that became popular in Chicago's Southside neighborhoods long before Deep-Dish or Suffed Pizza ever saw a mouth. It was created for the men who work in the 'Stock Yards' butchering cows. After a long day these workers would often go to their local tavern to have a beer and maybe a snack (if the tavern actually had any snacks. Then, eventually ONE Tavern caught on, that if they offered a Snack, the men drinking would always order another beer. So they began making inexpensive, thin-crust pizza (not to sell but to give-away as a promotion. And to make it easier to both snack and drink at same time, the tavern cut the pizza in straight lines, east to west, and north to south. Then they just passed the pizza down the bar and everbody took a square, (you can tell a lot about a person from watching which slices they choose: the gooey soft inner squares full of melted cheese and sauce-oil; - the rectangular edge pieces with a center that's gooey and a crunchy crust-edge; - and finally, the "Runt" of the "Zaa", the little, dry, triangular pieces (I cannot call in "a slice", because... a slice of WHAT?!?) . The first tavern to do this was Vito & Nick's. And it still does it ( only Now Vito & Nick's charges for its Pizza

    It was our first time at Vito and Nicks. 40-45 minutes each way…read more I get that it's a one-hundred plus year old place, but something smells foul in the restaurant. It's not overpowering, but the odor is in the atmosphere along with the smell of the pizza oven - a combination of a musty old carpet, damp old rags, a urinal, and bread baking. The service was attentive and the server was nice enough. Now for the iconic pizza. We had a large half sausage and half Italian beef with mild giardiniera. We enjoyed the sausage half more than the beef half. Overall the pizza was good, but it's not something I'd drive 40+ minutes each to have again. If V&N's was located in my neighborhood, they'd would probably join my pizza rotation. I enjoyed their crispy crust, but didn't love their sauce. The sausage was good. The beef was good but the giardiniera was just okay. We also had the combo appetizer which was also pretty good. V&N's is a legendary Chicago pizza spot, so we had to check it out. While certainly good, it disappointed because it was not great.

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    Vito & Nick's Pizzeria - Super thin.

    Super thin.

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    King's Wok - Mongolian Beef

    King's Wok

    4.0(122 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    If you're looking for a reliable American Chinese carryout spot, King's Wok is an easy…read morerecommendation. It's been my go-to for years, and they've consistently delivered quality food and great service. I've never had an issue with a call-in pickup order. The staff is always professional, courteous, and happy to accommodate special requests or order customizations. Pickup is quick and efficient, with orders typically ready within the estimated time. The menu offers a solid selection of appetizers and entrées, and the portions are generous for the price. Everything I've ordered has been fresh, hot, and well-prepared. One standout is the fried rice--it has that classic Chicago-style flavor that's becoming harder to find. It's actually seasoned and complements the meal instead of feeling like an afterthought. King's Wok is carryout only, but the food is packaged well and stays hot all the way home. They accept both cash and credit cards, making pickup convenient. If you're in the area and want dependable American Chinese food with good portions, fair prices, and consistently friendly service, King's Wok is worth checking out. Good to know: They're closed on Tuesdays.

    Fell off big time !! I ordered the large Mongolian beef got like 6 pieces of meat in my food the…read morerest all onions. Idk if the cook counts the meat out like a Jew bag idk. But I've lived locally for over ten years used to be my go to.

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    King's Wok - Mongolian beef, shrimp fried rice and shrimp in lobster sauce. Delicious.

    Mongolian beef, shrimp fried rice and shrimp in lobster sauce. Delicious.

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