The vibe there is so nice I feel like I'm gonna win when I come in the music the customer service…read morethe whole atmosphere it's cool and the candy is makes me feel like I am at a candy store bring back memories

Very cute and clean spot to have a good time. The lady inside was so sweet and very accommodating…read more Snacks were great. Music was perfect. We came from Texas so we don't have these. But if we did, I'd want to have a spot like this.

This is my lucky spot in town i came here about 3 months ago and i won big first day and ive been…read moreback 6 or 8 times and i keep getting lucky. Staff is friendly and place is clean love the oldies music they play makes me feel relaxed. Great place to gamble customers are also respectful of your space and machine play time keep it up good locati

Been going here for a year. The place has a cozy family feeling. The owner and employees are very…read morenice and accommodating. The place is safe as the police department is across the street. Drinks are good but mostly I gamble. Machines are loose too.

This is my favorite spot to play slots. New, custom, family owned, and great ambience that you…read morecan't beat at these other big franchise locations. Good corned beef sandwiches and awesome staff

The doors are locked because they were robbed at gunpoint. I often win, but the crack heads who…read morework there are terrifying. At least they got rid of all the people who came in just for the points and never played. Now I have the guy on Friday using the check in terminals to run up points on people when I'm the only one there.

New owners are fantastic. The guy walks up and introduced himself and threw $5 into everyone's…read moremachine both times he was visiting ( class act) also has been sending out a lot of promos and adding new chips.. Danish.. Etc for everyone's enjoyment. I hope they bring back the Friday full house spin wheel. Really the only downside is parking lot can get full and you have to park in animal hospital lot next door but the 50 ft walk won't kill me lol I will definitely become a regular

Went today. Illinois Derby was the 8th race, hence the big crowd, as well as WGN's and others radio…read morestations' presence. Hawthorne has renovated some areas, and it appears as if they now take credit cards at the bars. Nice, but whatever. I like this place. I liked it last year, and the year before. And I like it today. Employees are friendly and down to earth. Great place to watch thoroughbreds run, renovations or not. Went to customer service to check on the number of points I've earned on my Hawthorne card. Too funny....righteous man in in his Sears suit coat was issuing a very long complaint to the Hawthorne employee, whose expression was increasingly glazed. I mean LONG, and without a breath in between various disappointments. God love her, because 10 seconds in I wanted to tell the guy to STFU and enjoy the day for what it was. (I actually had to shove him over, verbally, to speak to the other employee.) "And then..our waitress took FIVE minutes to bring our drinks...and THEN..." And then what? She didn't bow down to your vast superiority? She didn't weep tears of joy and admiration for your Miller Lite orders? She didn't appreciate your Sears jacket or artfully arranged thinning hair?" Really, dude, what the F*** do you want? This guy was talking nonstop for at least 7 minutes (before I left the area)....that poor girl. I have enough points for a windbreaker, by the way, but am saving them up for a hoodie. I suspect the complainer is still there, explaining to that poor girl that he deserves better service...I'll have those points by the time he's done.

Always a good time at Hawthorne when the thoroughbred meet is in town. So much history here, so…read morewish they would do the much needed repair / upgrade work to the fan stands, concessions, restrooms that is needed because of age wear & tear.

I would love to see the electric bill - I can only imagine what it must be for the largest arcade…read morein the world with over 850 playable arcade cabinets. Speaking of, how wonderful is it that this place exists? Far too many modern places are drink-focused enough that games have cup-holders, the games themselves have giant, modern LCD screens with the brightness and color turned way up, and all this for about $1.50-$2.00 a game that lasts a minute, 90 seconds at best, and does not require much skill (with alcohol, I suppose they want something winnable even while a little inebriated). This is to say nothing of the games where the goal is to win tickets to exchange for prizes - don't get me started on the shenanigans at play. Galloping Ghost has arcade games where a simple joystick and a couple buttons is all you need. There are some older shoot the screen games, and other retro games as well. Let's say that none have a modern, flat-screen, and all are old enough to use CRT (Tube) Screens. Given their age, the games are kept in very good shape! I also love that Galloping Ghost is about the love of the games, and not about the love of liquor with games being an excuse to drink. There are bottled sodas available for sale, but not cup-holders, alcohol, or food. Even gum is forbidden. This also has the effect of being a community icon! When I visited, there was a gathering of furries (not something I engage in, but power to you!) I haven't even gotten to the best part: $25 for all day, all-you-can-play access. Open from 11am to midnight (or 2am Friday & Saturday night). The ticket allows you access throughout the day, so you can come and go as you please. Better still, an extra $5 gets you access to all-you-can-play pinball a couple blocks down the street. Also a good selection of fun machines somewhere between retro and modern Stern. Final verdict: While Chicagoland has some arcades with free-play, and some even don't require an entrance fee, these, despite a modest selection revolve around booze. Galloping Ghost is a dying breed that exists to test your skills, maybe set a record if you're that good, and hang out. All this, for a very reasonable entrance fee.

GGA has way over 1000 games. For that reason, a five star rating is warranted!…read more BUT... Many (about 10 percent or more) aren't playable...there either completely out of order, and have been, in some cases, since last year. Many others (another 10 to 20 percent) suffer from having poorly functioning controls. Still, this place is amazing. It's amazing, but by no means perfect. Back down to 4 stars!

This is a cool little hidden gem. Picture the menu sort of like Panera, but way better priced. The…read moreitems are all made to order and delicious. Very cozy little vibe. I like that they have a craft table you can peruse while you wait for your food.

I went in with my daughter for the first time today. The woman at the counter greeted us and was…read morevery nice. She recommended the turkey bacon avocado panini so I ordered that and a can of strawberry sparkling water. Dessert was on my mind as well so I opted to buy a chocolate chip cookie. While my daughter and I were waiting, I was noticing how pretty the decor was and pictured it to be a fantastic place for a friends night out. Let's get to the good part.., so, I love that they use quality ingredients by adding Boar's Head deli meats. If you're not familiar with that brand, it contains no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, and no antibiotics! So you know you're getting fantastic quality meats. Let me tell you, when I bit into that panini, I was in heaven!!!! The bread was perfectly crisp, flavors were delightful, and the chocolate chip cookie was a bonus! I plan to return to this place with my friends in the near future!

Fitzgerald's is an iconic venue and a perfect place to spend some time taking in a show (I've seen…read moreeverything from local live music to fleetwood mac tributes to a presentation of haunted artifacts there lol). The venue is huge with both indoor and outdoor spaces so it's a year-round affair. The patio is the perfect place to spend a warm summer afternoon, and the side bar or nightclub areas are spacious, cool areas to take in a set indoors. Staff are always attentive and hustling about to ensure everyone is having a great time. The food onsite is also super good - the pulled pork, sweet potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts were favorites on the last visit.

Food is ok at best. The layout of the restaurant where the band plays on Sunday nights is very…read morerelaxing and comfortable. Good service - server would stop by to check on us. The entertainment (music bands) and drinks is enough for me to continue visiting this establishment.