solid food always consistent chicken gyros is my go to meal…read morenever had a bad meal there

Easily the blandest food in the area…read more Service is okay Ambiance is just okay. Every time I'm here I'm just disappointed. Everything they do is bland and below average.

Love the wings and sandwiches The bowls are good but not…read morehuge servings Will absolutely eat there again

When we went to Vietnam for a 5-day side trip back in March, 2025, we were fortunate to have tasted…read moresome very good Vietnamese food, including a Michelin-starred dinner and a Michelin Gourmand lunch. Some of my very memorable foods include every bowl of beef pho that was offered to us. The beef was tender and flavorful, the pho (rice noodles) was thin and smooth. Tonight, we were having takeout from one of our favorite eateries, Basu, again. Since the first bowl of beef pho that did not totally meet our expectations, we had been ordering chicken pho from them. Their grilled chicken has always been smooth and cooked nicely. Their sweet soy glazed chicken wings are finger-licking good. We like their ground pork egg rolls with crunchy skin as well. This time I wanted to give their beef pho another chance, and see how it would compare to those that I had in Vietnam, and hope that they have made some improvement over two and a half years. Well, it is still the same. The beef was not tender, although not too chewy, it was kind of rough. The pho was not as smooth as I would like it to be. The broth still tasted good and not too salty, though. The chicken pho and egg roll were still good. (We remove the side bag of raw bean sprouts, lime, and basil from the order, as we don't eat them). It is a still a solid 4-star. Next time I will switch back to chicken pho again. I am still glad that we have this Vietnamese eatery close by!

Once Upon a Grill is a great spot for great food -- consistently tasty and always satisfying. It's…read morean easy go‑to when you want something reliable and flavorful. My only gripe is the pace during lunchtime. I get that they're busy, but it is lunch, and most people don't have a lot of time to spare. The wait can feel a bit long when you're trying to squeeze in a quick meal. Still, the food makes it worth coming back, especially when you're not in a rush.

We couldn't decide if we wanted breakfast or lunch so a friend recommended this place since they…read moreserve both. Plenty of parking as it's located in a plaza. The menu is located on a big board behind the counter. They have quite a lot of food items to choose from. You order and pay at the counter and you'll get a number to put on your table and they bring it out to you. They had me at horchata, plus it's self serve and you can get refills. The kicker? It's delicious horchata so I will be back. For my food I ordered breakfast enchiladas in red sauce and a side of hashbrowns. I didn't realize the enchiladas came with rice and beans so that was a lot of food so some got packaged up to go home. The space is clean, there's plenty of tables inside to dine in. Staff were quick to clean off tables as patrons left.

Acorn Grill + Terrace is a hidden gem in Northbrook. It is at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club, a Park…read moreDistrict facility.   On a nice end-of-summer evening, my daughter and I got a table on their lovely terrace, which has an excellent view of the golf course.  It was absolutely beautiful during sunset.  Service was friendly and attentive.   Food and drinks were of great value.  We shared an order of SW Chicken Egg Rolls, which came in six pieces. They were tasty and had a nice crunch.  I had a glass of Chardonnay and grilled salmon, while my daughter had a Birdie Spritz, burger and fries.  The food was flavorful and filling. It's worth mentioning that the glass of Chardonnay was a house wine and only cost $10.   My daughter and I both truly enjoyed the dinner.  We particularly loved the outdoor setting.  Next time would be a date with my wife.  I would love to return to enjoy more meals at Acorn Grill + Terrace!

Service and overall ambiance was okay but I got completely fooled by the reviews…read more Probably the worst burger I've purchased in a while. 2 dollar burger they're selling for 20 bucks. Might be worth grabbing a beer but the food is terrible.

So happy to have a new restaurant with great tasting food in town…read more We have been or ordered from here three times in 5 weeks and then went back a fourth time. It can be a little cold in there so dress appropriately! Service is great, very friendly and professional. We ordered guacamole and chips - very tasty! My entree was the Cabo bowl with al pastor chicken. My first try was a bowl with carnitas and that is a better choice as it can be eaten with every bite of the other ingredients more easily. With the chicken I ran out of it before the rest. It is nice because you can add all sorts of toppings at no charge. One of us had the quesobirria taco which was very crisp and the beef stock had great flavor. Another is us had the beef fajitas. Good portion size and served with little ramekins of beans, rice and guacamole. The shrimp fajitas going by looked great! We will return.

(4.15) Very good overall food & service…read more MENU: ** Guacamole = (4.25) Very good & Shareable ** Prime Ribeye Torto = (4.15) Very tasty "Mexican Whopper"...would be great if you could add a sunny egg;) ** Mexican Street Corn = (4) very tasty ** Queso Fundido = (4) very good & shareable *** Pork Pastor Taco = Next time...

You'd have to go to New York to get better bagels, and even then you might not succeed. The bagels…read moreare fresh made on site, they have wonderful lox and whitefish, and their bagel sandwiches are generous and flavorful. The bagels are wonderfully chewy, and taste good plain or toasted. They use fresh ingredients on the sandwiches. Service is always quick. You can also pick up all the ingredients and take them home to make yourself. They have competitive prices for a dozen bagels to take to the office. As a side bonus, the day old bagels are really competitively priced, and so I usually get a bag to take home.

Always visit them every other Tuesday for their weekly Dozen Bagels for $10 special…read more Bagels are warm and chewy, just as I like them. Freeze a 1/2 dozen to keep them fresh and go through the others throughout the week. The sandwiches I've brought home from them are always great!!!

This was the first time that I went to Once Upon a Deli.  It's located in a strip mall just 2…read morestores to the left of Dairy Queen, which I had patronized many times over the years.  Somehow I had never noticed OUAD.  I am so happy that I finally found it! Today's visit to QUAD served 2 purposes.  As my AA miles were about to expire, I went on the AAdvantage Dining website to find a restaurant that is affiliated with the program, so that I could spend some money there so as to earn some miles before the deadline, in order to prevent my hard-earned miles from expiring.  That's the main purpose of me going to Once Upon a Deli! Of course, I went there also because of the food!  The deli was clean, and seemed very well-stocked and carried a great variety of deli food and ingredients.  The staff were very friendly and helpful.  I ordered the food to-go.  It was in the early afternoon, and I was delighted that they still happily made me an All American Breakfast Sandwich. You can pick any ways for the eggs to be cooked, and the kind of meat and cheese.  I had sunny-side-up eggs, sausage, and Swiss cheese (they ran out of Mozzarella cheese as it was already after one O'clock) on an all season bagel. There was so much yummy food!  The staff told me that they left the sandwich opened in 2 halves because the eggs were not fully cooked. That was pretty thoughtful of them.  I also ordered a raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese. It was toasted to perfection, with a nice crispiness on the outside, and the right kind of chewiness inside. That's what a perfect bagel should be!  It had a slight sweetness because of my fruity choices.  The bagel was big and was packaged very well. I read that people had driven long distance to OUAD for their bagels.  We are so lucky that it's only a 5-to-6-minute drive from home.  I will definitely come back for more bagels.  We will try more different items from their vast menu too!  Next time, it will just be for good food, and won't be for AA miles!

The sandwiches were just okay. Pretty expensive, but every place is these days. For me, I would…read moretake a pass.

I came with my wife for lunch when the register was quite busy taking orders from customers. The…read morecashier was pleasant and patient in answering our questions about the menu. We decided on a 12" Salvatore sub. Preparation of the hoagie was definitely not "freaky fast." They charged us $2 extra for giardinera and $5 for double meat which was recommended by the cashier. Had we not gotten the extra protein I think it would have been a thin portion. With the additions the sandwich was as generous as a Jersey Mike's giant or Jimmy John's gargantuan and more tasty. The place itself is tiny, so we elected to take the hoagie and eat it in the car. We left satisfied and only disappointed at the total price.

Sister of Forza Meats in Glenview. Much smaller place making…read more Excellent subs along with friendly customer service. Subs are half or whole. Authentic Italian meats and cheeses along with turkey and chicken sandwiches plus soups and panini's and a Smash Burger that I'm dying to try on my next visit. Hot beef's, meatballs, combos, salads and dynamite homemade Giardinera. If you like it hot, the hot is hot and the mild is mild. It's all great!

I have to come to Fry the Coop more often. I really enjoy their chicken sandwiches. They are made…read moreto order, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. You can order different levels of spiciness. If you don't like spicy chicken, order the 1st level. It's not spicy at all. I order level 2. I've tried level 3 and it was too spicy for me. I find level 2 to be perfect, has the kick I enjoy, but not overly so and blow out my taste buds. We went when they had their $5 hot chicken sandwiches in honor of National Hot Chicken day. Not surprisingly, it was very busy. They still put out good food and EXCELLENT service. Everyone was so nice and they all handled the flow of people very well. I was so impressed. One of the managers, came around to the tables to tidy up and check in on all the guests. I have to remember to come more often!

Listen... my husband really tested our marriage with this one He decided to go to Fry the Coop on…read morewhatever national chicken $5 special day they had last week... which CLEARLY the entire population also knew about. Man sat in the drive-thru for 2.5 HOURS. I wish I was exaggerating. At some point he had already gotten his shake and drink... and then just... continued waiting another 45 minutes for the food like it was a full-time job. Now here's the crazy part, after ALL that... the chicken was still a 10/5 for me Like??? How is it THAT good even after that experience?? I can only imagine how amazing this place is on a regular, non-chaotic, why-did-you-do-this-to-yourself type of day. Because if this was a 5/5 THROUGH the drive-thru madness... I'm already sold. Moral of the story: don't be like my husband. Go on a normal day. But DEFINITELY go. Delicious!!

I have been excited about the addition of Bean Bar to our neighborhood in downtown Northbrook for a…read morewhile.  We finally had a chance to visit together before we went to the Art in the Park the Saturday of the Mother's Day weekend!  It totally justified all the hype! Given it was a Saturday, there was an annual art fair in the Village Green close by, and the Mother's Day weekend, we expected it to be very busy, and it was justifiable so.  There was a rather long line placing orders at the cashier, but it moved quickly.  There were many laminated menus for us to read while waiting in line.  The cashier was friendly, patient, and helpful in answering questions.  Our daughter ordered an Avocado Toast and a Berry Zen Refresher.  My husband and I found that a good idea, and each of us also ordered an Avocado Toast, although I had hoped that I got different types of dishes to photograph, lol.  Husband had a Cappuccino, and I had a large Iced Pistachio Latte (oat milk).  This simple brunch came up to $77.34 with tip, and it's worth it. All 3 Avocado Toasts were perfectly made.  All the ingredients were very fresh, although there wasn't a lot of seasoning, the taste of each ingredient worked well together to achieve a delicious dish.  I especially liked the over easy egg and the crispy edges of the warm toast.  My Iced Pistachio Latte was very good without being too sweet. Although the food and drinks were the star, the ambiance was so pleasing and relaxed that totally elevated the entire experience.  The dining room with high ceiling and chandeliers was spacious and beautiful.  There were many different types of seating for patrons -- big comfy couches, regular tables, high-tops, small booths, conference rooms with long table and chairs, small private rooms... not to mention about the large sheltered patio with many tables and seats!  As I have mentioned, we went at a busy time, there were not a lot of tables left for dining purposes, we opted for a high-top.  Even though the venue was almost filled to capacity, it still felt very airy and comfortable.  I could just chill there happily for half a day with my latte! However, there were small hiccups that fortunately did not ruin our first experience there.  My husband's and daughter's drink came out almost instantly after we sat down, but I had to chase down a staff (there's no servers except for the staff who delivered the dishes or cleaned tables) to tell him that my drink was missing.  I told him that it's supposed to be cold but with no ice.  He immediately got me a Pistachio Latte but with ice.  The cashier lady had specified no ice on when she placed the order for me, I talked to her about this and she offered to make me a new one, but I had already had a sip and didn't want to put the drink to waste, so I just kept it.  I later scooped out all the ice so that it did not dilute my drink, and it was good.  I must mention that the food came out in just 5 minutes even though the place was busy. Our high-top table wobbled when we used our knives and forks to cut the toasts, not a very big deal, but the restaurant could easily have that fixed as I am pointing it out now, It's one of the high-tops under the BB sign. This brunch kicked off a very happy Mother's Day weekend.  I was in a very good mood going to the art fair from Bean Bar.  We will definitely return to try the many other items on their menu.

This place is excellent. I work remote and you really cannot ask for a better place to work…read moreremotely l. The coffee is incredible, all the more so the ambiance. There's a wide selection of pastries and each one is more tempting than the last. This cafe really feels like it can be something out of a daydream. There's no doubt I'll be coming back