The first time we went here we both had burgers: I had a classic burger and my wife had their turkey burger. She swears by their turkey burger that it's one of the best around. The only problem is that they don't always have it, and that's a shame as I think if word got around d about how awesome it is, they would get more orders. It's hit and miss when they have it, so if you're craving a hood turkey burger, call ahead to make sure they have it. As for me, their burgers are not to be missed. They are plenty juicy and flavorful. The fries (at least the first time I had them) were both crispy outside and fluffy potato inside. Today, however, they were soft and limp. I ordered the cheese for dipping and it was watery and flavorless. Such a bummer. I also had their buffalo chicken ranch sandwich. It was lifeless. The chicken was rubbery, and the bacon tasteless. It was a waste of bacon (and I don't say that lightly). My wife had the chicken parm sandwich and again, the chicken was rubbery. Maybe we should have stuck with burgers? Alas, she could not ad they didn't have the turkey burgers. I say stick with their burgers and maybe ask for the fries well done. read more

The Hungry Mule - The logo in front window - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. A great place to eat in Lake Zurich. read more

Go there for the Burgers, the Creative Specials, Happy Hour, Cheese Curds, Calamari (better than any restaurant around)....so good and now go there for the Baja Fish Tacos; unbelievably good! A huge portion of breaded Cod Loin with a chipotle mayo sauce on fresh corn tortillas. They are so big you will not be able to finish all 3 tacos. No need to worry, they make great leftovers! I am still wondering why there is not a line out the door. Love the bar area where Armando, Frank, Rob, and Elena take great care of you, but honestly everyone is so friendly and welcoming, from the Owner George on down! Hurry over there and support a great family run local business! But more importantly you will have great food at a great value, which is rare these days when dining out! read more

Food and service was great, we had a club chicken sandwich and a couple orders of fish taco's. Large menu with fresh to order items. Staff were very attentive to make sure everything was good and up to our expectations. read more

Visited for the first time today. Really did not realize that this place was there! So glad I found it! Friend had the tomato basil soup which is served daily. She loved it! She gave me a taste and it was delicious! She ordered the Greek salad and said it was ok but the honey mustard dressing was just ok. I ordered the three cheese grilled cheese which was amazing. So much cheese - great bread! Yummy! For a side I selected the basmati rice which was scrumptious! So flavorful! It comes with a red sauce on top if you wanted. I selected no sauce - I would go back just for the rice! Staff is awesome and place is clean. Vast menu with alot of great choices - many Greek choices as well as burgers salads and sandwiches. It is attached to the thirsty mule which is a bar so alcohol is also available. Prices are pretty standard although a French dip on the menu was $23 and a lamb chop was $30+. Great place that I would visit again! read more

The Hungry Mule - My leftover - half sandwich and rice. Lunch for tomorrow ! - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

First two times was delicious. Ordered the walnut pear salad and tomato soup . The second time enjoyed the Ruben . Good quality corned beef and just the right amount of sauce . Bonus is pickles ! Ordered again and the corned beef was dry . Would definitely try again read more

Excellent menu..creative specials... Great help! Fresh ingredients .. Super get together spot for dinning And drinks! read more

I really like Hungry Mule. The food is always homemade and flavorful. We often order online and pick up. The service is always good and the orders are correct. I had the tuna salad on wheat last night. It was fabulous with very little mayo. And the coleslaw was delicious. read more

Best Souvlaki I ever had. Better than Greektown. Not lying. I'm guessing this place was purchased at some point by talented and experienced Greek owner because, well, their flavors were like an inside job. Can't wait to return. read more

Been here a few times and I have zero complaints. The food is really good and the staff is super friendly. Can't wait to keep trying things off the menu read more

We've always had great portion sizes and flavors in the meals and drinks we've gotten at the Hungry Mule. The food has always come out pretty quickly--even when they've been a bit busy at dinner times. We especially enjoy the cheese curds (especially during Happy Hour when they are half price), and the burgers are huge, so come with an appetite. It's always pretty quiet and chill in the restaurant half; the bar area can sometimes get a little louder as folks get a little more carried away in their sports, their conversations, or their libations, but it's never been overly loud for extended periods. One thing that does seem a little strange is that a few months ago they opened up the wall and put in a window between the bar and restaurant. That's the most 'negative' thing I can say about this place, and even that isn't a deal breaker by any means. Whether you like a burger, a salad, a flatbread, or an appetizer (all of which I can recommend) our good deals on Happy Hour drinks and appetizers (also recommended), Hungry Mule is a hidden gem of Lake Zurich. read more

Today, out travels took us to Lake Zurich. We saw the reviews for The Hungry Mule and decided to give them a shot. The establishment has a nice outdoor area, an indoor area, and full service bar. Their menu has many options, such as tons of burgers, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, and gyros. I went with the New Orleans chicken sandwich with no cheese, and Greek potatoes. Another person got the chicken parmason sandwich with Greek fries, and 2 others got the potatoes and 6 wings... One with kc hot sauce and the other was Lemon pepper. First... The good part of meal. The WIngs were nicely cooked. Crispy on the outside and tender in the inside... But slightly chewy in some cases. The potatoes were awesome. They have a Mediterranean flavor and we're very tender! Absolutely delicious. That's where the good ends unfortunately. My chi Ken sandwich lacked flavor if it wasn't for the Chipotle sauce. The chicken was extremely overcooked and hard as a rock. I felt like you needed a chainsaw or the Jaws of a pit bull to bit into it. The WIngs KC hot sauce was hot but all 4 of thought the same thing.... Absolutely no flavor. The chicken parmasan was OK but def not worth $13 plus quality. Overall, we were very disappointed in the food, taste and quality of the cooking. It would have been 3 stars if the price for 4 lunches was arou d $40. 4 lunches of this quality in no way shape or form is worth $75! Absolutely insane on the pricing. I cannot recommend this business at all. read more

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Good local spot in Lake Zurich, its a bar connected to a counter service restaurant. Its bright and roomy inside. I like the restaurant is separate from the bar area, especially if there are kids with us. All the food was pretty tasty, fries were especially tasty. I got the BLT and sweet potato fries, kids had the grilled cheese, husband had the cowboy burger and we also had onion rings and basil soup. We'd come back here again if in the area and try a couple more menu items. Local seem to like it, there was a kids wrestling team there after practice as well. read more

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We stopped in for the first time while out running errands. Happened to stumble upon this place online and thought we'd give it a shot. We were so glad we did! Inside, the restaurant has a very fun/casual feel and counter ordering. They give you a # and bring the food to the table. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by each employee and ensured we would be helped momentarily. Loved this. They honored that and came to the counter quickly when someone was finished with their task and ready. The food itself was choice. We got the highway burger and the caprese sandwich. Both excellent and well-portioned. My only comment would be that I would have liked a bit more sauce on the burger but that's solely out of personal preference. The sauce that was there had great flavor and enough to stand out. While we were extremely happy with the service, food and cost of our lunch, something in particular inspired me to write this review... While grabbing a to-go container from the front counter, I noticed a woman waiting for her carry out order. As I walked away, I heard the gentleman at the counter offer the woman a complimentary drink while she waited. That bit of kindness/consideration means a lot, especially in today's world where these moments are a rarity. Sincerely impressed with this find. We are anxious to get back and try some more delicious food. The Hungry Mule is truly a place worth going out of your way for! read more

I'm glad we finally checked this place out. It's located within a strip mall and from the outside and recently expanded by adding a lounge/bar area. The dining side and bar/lounge is separated by a wall, which you can walk from one side to the other from the inside. The bar/lounge also has its own separate gaming room. There is plenty of seating options from low table tops, high tops and window seating. It is casual dining where you would place your order at the counter, receive a number card to place on your table and they'll bring the food to you. I couldn't tell if you had to cleanup after yourself or they would clean up for you. On their garbage can, there is a sign that reminds their guests to not throw out the trays, so I would assume cleanup after you enjoyed your meal. The staff is very nice, knowledgeable, helpful when placing your order. I would recommend requesting menu and review at your table before ordering. This helps keep the line moving, because they cool everything to order. So how was the food? Everything was awesome! When they say they cook everything to order, they really meant it. The batter for the onion rings was a light batter and we really enjoyed it. The burger was cooked perfectly. Our kids really enjoyed their meals. Their toasted ravioli were huge and awesome. Our son cleaned the entire plate and devoured a quarter of the Cowboy Burger. We ordered: Onion Rings Kids Grilled Cheese & cheese fries Kids Toasted Four-Cheese Ravioli Cowboy Burger: Bacon, Onion Strings, Cheddar Cheese & BBQ Drizzle ABLT (Avocado BLT) Tomato Bisque Soup Ambiance: 5stars Food: 5stars Price: 4.5 Service: 5stars Cleanliness: 4.5stars Would we return? Definitely Yes! read more

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Great local spot! We've ordered pick up here a few times and I ordered catering for my son's birthday and everything was delicious! Burgers are great Wings are great Gyros- yum! Chicken piccata yum! Greek salad super fresh! Definitely a new staple read more

Surprisingly good food! They serve dishes here that you'd never expect. This is much more than a fastfood spot or a local bar. It is a tasty experience that too many people overlook. Stop in for happy hour, order some apps and you'll find out why I consider it a Lake Zurich hidden gem! read more

The restaurant is casual. Good place to bring kids. The portion sizes are large. The food I did feel was a little greasy for my liking. But I would still come back. read more

The Hungry Mule - Caprese Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Went to Hungry Mule for the first time today. I would like to point out first that the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food was very good. My friend said their beet salad was the best shes ever had. My burger was good (a tad overcooked) and coleslaw was excellent (not overdressed). Pattymelt was very good and fries fresh and crunchy! We will return :) read more

We just love the Hungry Mule. We frequent the bar side of the restaurant and the service is great. The wait staff are all personable and attentive. Good Happy Hour pricing and food choices. Food is delicious with a good amount of options. read more

Service was great and food was delicious! There is no "B-team" at the hungry mule. And trust me- my kiddos were the hungriest of them all

I got the diablo burger. It had no spice at all and, in fact, had very little flavor. My wife said the same was true of her mushroom burger (which didn't come out with mushrooms on it). The fries were floppy and not very flavorful either. I wouldn' read more

Spent the day in Lake Zurich and happened upon Hungry Mule for lunch! The inside had two sides: one thats a smaller bar scene that leads into a slot area while the other side is more casual dining seats. We sat at the bar to watch the football games playing. Our server handed us menus and asked what we wanted to drink. We stated just water which he jokingly teased us about on top of another inappropriate comment later. We ordered our meals: classic angus burger and ABLT. My BLT had quite a bit of lettuce and bacon that had both a lot of fat, and was cold (I had specifically asked for well done bacon). Otherwise, the tomato basil mayo and bread were decent. Fries were kind of limp, not salted well, and not super hot. There were no complaints about the burger though. While the meal was okay, we won't be back due to the service and missed details. read more

We had the Calamari, Greek Fries, Lemon Soup, Chicken Quesadilla, blue cheese burger and Tiramisu. Service was fast and all the items were yummy. Will come back when in Lake Zurich. read more

Found this place by chance, and all 4 of us were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Went on a Saturday afternoon; service was fine, even though there seemed to be only 1 server. The tomato basil soup, cheeseburger slider, cheesy garlic bread, cheese curds and chicken strips were all hits. My MIL ordered a cheeseburger; it looked huge and she said it was very good, but she would never say anything bad about anyone so, ‍. The Greek potatoes she ordered as her side were outstanding. Only negatives were the non-alcoholic drink options and the price. Again, the food was good but 1 entree, 4 appetizers and 2 soft drinks were almost $90. Yikes. read more

Everything I have eaten here has been superb! Great menu options! Best Ruben sandwich ever!

Had a wonderful experience here. Looks like a typical casual bar experience from the outside but the menu is vast and incorporates many Italian and Greek Chicago classics. I ordered the Greek 1/2 Roasted Chicken and it was truly Incredible. As a self proclaimed roast chicken connoisseur, I think this is of my new favorites in the Northwest suburbs. Greek marinade was fantastic- the chicken itself was incredibly juicy and complimented by a crisp and flavor-packed skin. The roast potatoes... cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this for a quick outdoor bite to eat and wonderful service! Can't wait to try more from this menu. read more

Stopped in last month while we were in the Lake Zurich area. Walk up counter service and they bring it out to your table. No wait staff on our visit. Lots of televisions. Wide open dining area with plenty of high tops. Lots of choices on the menu and one of this days specials was a French dip which my wife ordered. I ordered the chicken tenders(6) and onion rings. Also a cup of soup. My wife said the French dip was very good. Tender beef and a tasty au jus for dipping. All of my food was just ...meh. 6 tenders for 12 bucks. They had no seasoning that I could taste. Rings were 9 bucks and not many of them. 55 bucks for 2 for lunch. Way too expensive for mediocre food. I would skip this place unless you have money to burn. read more

Very helpful and friendly staff the food was great we carried out. The food was hot and ready when I got there would recommend to anyone. Great dinner menu read more

The gal behind the counter (Nicole) was great; super friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. The takeout side has seats and you can get to the pub via the hallway. The food was good but not great. I got the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich and can't say I would order it again. Their onion rings were great; among the best I have had. Because of Nicole, and my wife's burger, I would give this place a try again. I would just order something different. read more

The Hungry Mule - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

We've been ordering to-go from The Hungry Mule for almost 3 years, we thought it was time to actually go inside and have some food. Now, from ordering to-go, we knew that these were some of the best burgers around, so you really can't go wrong. We also had to order cheese curds, which were pretty standard. I would still get them again - I mean, how can you go wrong with deep fried cheese?? Our group ordered a couple of cocktails & beers, which were all good. Unfortunately it seemed like they were out of a few draft beers, but their list is pretty decent so finding a replacement wasn't tough. The staff are super nice and seemed like they wanted everyone around to have a great experience. With only two of them there & a packed room, that can be hard, but they were always nice & we never felt like too much time passed without them coming to check in on us. I love this local place & will definitely be coming back to actually dine in again! read more

Number one takeout in Lake Zurich according to Yelp. Menu has several categories. We each chose something the HM logo which means a house favorite. Hubby tried the Chicken Parmesan sandwich with onion rings (upcharge). He thought McDonald's would have been better. The bread was very hard and the flavors of the sandwich were meh. Onion rings were decent. I tried the HM Burger with merkt cheese fries (upcharge). The burger was very good. The cheese was not melted so dipping was difficult. We ordered this to go to eat at Phase Three Brewery nearby. While waiting for our food, we found out this place actually delivers to Phase Three. Well now we know. There's a large dining area and a bar next door. They also have. Mexican "sister" restaurant about a mile down the road. read more

The Hungry Mule - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Best food and service! I'm never disappointed. Every meal I have never disappoints! Cocktail porn star is a must!

I just tried Hungry Mule for the first time and my partner and I really enjoyed it! We initially came because of the happy hour and will return for everything else: the food, the people, the owner and the drinks. It was a perfect for getting familiar with Lake Zurich and try something new. They were so welcoming and kind and it was just what I needed. It is family friendly as well as having a seat for us coming in for an early evening drink. read more

The Hungry Mule - The margarita and Armando (no he does not come with the margarita) - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Unfortunately, what stands out about this visit is that it's home to the worst fries I've ever had in my life. Yes, that bad, and it's hard to mess up fries, right? Think extremely dehydrated, burnt tasting sticks of potato that taste like they've been sitting under a heat lamp for 48 hours. The saving grace here was the loaded pasta. It was comforting bow tie pasta served with a cream sauce, peas, bacon, chicken, and mushrooms. It came with a couple slices of French bread too. Cheese curds were not too memorable but will satisfy that craving for a crisp batter surrounding ooey gooey cheese. Dining is available indoors or outdoors. I'll pass if in the area again. read more

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This place is an awesome local business! Food quality- they use premium chicken and beef and you will notice the difference. Good variety on the menu. Cowboy burger is my favorite! Huge burgers. Greek chicken is amazing. Bar or restaurant or carry out/ cater- They have a family friendly restaurant, and next door is a great bar. We have held social events for 40+ people in the bar. We have used them for catering many times for work and personal. The service in bar and restaurant is always great- they all seem to really like working there. read more

This is my second time coming. I had to think twice about going. It is 45 minutes away from me. Thing is the Saganaki sandwich is so good. It was a beautiful day for a drive down Rand. Ordered the Saganaki sandwich with tasty coleslaw. Well worth the trip. Reason for 4 rather than 5 stars? It seems to me that they now are using less cheese. I was not sure and then I saw the pictures from last time. Sure looks like it. Also on the way back to the restroom there appears to be supplies lined up in the hall. Will I return? Yup! It was that good. read more

The Hungry Mule - Saganaki sandwich with cole slaw - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

The Hungry Mule is quickly becoming a go-to of ours! Tons of menu options and I have yet to order something I don't like. The Greek fries are straight up addicting. Do yourself a favor and try something new each time you go here, the flavors are exceptional. read more

We were there for an event. About 75 people. The food was excellent equal to the service. They really care about their customers and it showed. The chopped salad was fresh and I will be going back. The fish was awesome as well as the hamburger. Hidden Gem for sure! read more

Came here for lunch on a weekend and while it wasn't that busy when we got there, it got busier. They have a ton of options that all sounded good- I opted for a gyro sandwich. The food was flavorful and I would come back to try other things. The downfall was the amount of time it took for the food to come out. Other tables were also commenting on the wait time. This would make sense at a sit down style restaurant, but not at The Hungry Mule. read more

The Hungry Mule - Gyros Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois