Five stars. Not just for the chicken -- though it's great -- but because the Raising Cane's in…read moreDeKalb, Illinois is home to a miracle of modern engineering: the loudest restroom stall door on Earth. This isn't hyperbole. This door doesn't simply close -- it announces itself with the fury of creation. It's a blast so thunderous it could part clouds. When I tried to shut it, the resulting sound wave nearly knocked the sauce cups off the counter. My grandpa, who's lived through enough history to be unshakable, heard it and went pale -- said it sounded like "the sky itself falling." The entire restaurant froze. Fry cooks paused. Toasts trembled. For a full five seconds, everyone in that Cane's shared a single, reverent silence. And that's when it hit me: this door is not just loud -- it's holy. It deserves pilgrims. People travel the world to see the Grand Canyon, to visit the pyramids, to circle the Kaaba in Mecca. But one day, I believe they'll come to DeKalb -- not for the chicken tenders (though they are solid) -- but to experience The Door. To stand before it in awe. To hear its unearthly thunder and whisper, "I was here." You don't visit this Raising Cane's. You make a pilgrimage to it. You bring your friends, your family, your earplugs. You witness something primal and transcendent -- a door that humbles all who hear it. Five stars. A divine experience in fast-food form. Come for the chicken, stay for the revelation.

All I to say it I know things are not free in life but. I literally payed over $19 dollars, the…read morelady at the window talking about, imma have to charge u for the WATER!!! Smfh y'all funny af

What a great meal for my husband's birthday! We each…read moreordered a drink and chose Combo 1 for our meal I hope all the photos are a highlight to this review It was such a fun experience and we talked and laughed and got messy along the way. My only complaint is please please please give us real napkins. They also have a fun and adventuresome bathroom

My guy and I were really excited to try this place after reading the reviews. It was a bit of a…read moreletdown by the end of the meal. We started with the Gogi Mandu, which were adorable, but insanely tiny. You can barely fit any filling into it with the size they make it, which is not accepted when they were essentially $1/each. The dipping sauce wasn't tasty either. My guy had the Bibimbap, which was average. They gave small amounts of the veggies and I didn't find it to have much flavor, but my guy enjoyed it. I got Japchae, which is one of my fave Korean dishes. My dish was actually room temp on the right half and piping hot with drier bulgogi on the left half. I ended up sending it back since it had clearly been sitting partially under a heat lamp for a while. They were very nice about the whole ordeal and the manager even came up to apologize, which wasn't necessary, but appreciated. My second Japchae definitely came out hot, but there was a big inconsistency between the amounts that came in the two dishes. The first had a lot more egg and bulgogi with a small amount of veggies. The second was the opposite for each. Pretty weird. I honestly really enjoyed the flavor of my dish and would get it again. They didn't overdue it with the sauce, which is always important for me. However, if this was a place I regularly frequented, I wouldn't be happy with how different the dishes can be.

Thanks to fellow Yelpers for recommending this place! I haven't had an authentic taste of Jamaica…read morein a very long time. The jerk sauce immediately took me back and the chicken was super tender. The candied yams were sweet but not over done. The beans and rice needed more flavor so I added the spicy jerk sauce. My hubby enjoyed the patties. The storefront is located in a strip center off of Rt 38 and Rt 47 with parking in front. Few seats inside so we took it to go and had a picnic. Ask for extra napkins and two forks if you plan on sharing. .

Ya Mon...this place is legit!…read more I am so glad my fellow Yelpers told me about Island Express in Elburn Illinois. Authentic home style Jamaican food with Island Flavor at reasonable prices. Mainly a takeout place with limited counter seating,each meal is prepared fresh. Jerk Chicken,Curry Goat and Oxtails are just a few of their Jamaican dishes. We tried their Veggy Patty and Chicken Patty. Flakey crust loaded with flavor. I didn't care for the chicken patty as it was chicken curry which I'm not a big fan of..wish it would have been listed on the menu in a different way. Ordered a side of their spicey jerk sauce which added additional flavor ....bonus! Also had their Medium Jerk Chicken platter with sides of red beans and rice and sweet candied yams. Everything was delicious. If you want to experience good Jamaican food minus the sand,ocean and Red Stripe Beer,this is definitely the place to go.

Decided to give this place a try on Friday May 8, 2026 but the door was locked. There was no sign…read moreexplaining why. Based on a facebook post, that I screen shot, they closed down on January 22, 2026. I wish them a lot of luck. My opinion, I bet it was the location

This is a new restaurant in Tinley Park near Lou Malnati's. The place is tucked away at the end of…read morethe strip and a little difficult to find. When we entered we were well greeted by two of the staff. Very friendly and professional people. And although the outside of the business is somewhat plain the inside is really nice. Well lit with a nice layout and atmosphere. I nice mural on the wall as well. My wife ordered the 2 pc white chicken and waffle. For some reason they consider a wing as white meat? Anyhow, you get a wing and a huge breast with a waffle. The chicken is fried and the batter has a nice taste to it. The breast was way over cooked and dry however. But overall it was good at a price of $8.99. I had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Its served on a regular hamburger bun and the chicken was extremely small. Most of the sandwich was the bun. It was good well and tasted delicious. It comes with a small amount of fries all for $10.99. This item is way over priced and not at all worth the cost. I would value this at $7-$8. Both of our orders were extremely fresh. Cooked to order. It took 30 minutes from order time to get the food which is too long. Neither of us will order these items again but we will return to try other menu items. And the key here is to call in and order ahead.

Consider me a fan! This joint is conveniently located just down the road from Feed My Starving…read moreChildren. It makes for a perfect post - pack hang. The food definitely stands out in terms of quality. It is most comparable to places like Canes , with the chicken/fries/toast combo. However they excel in comparison with their dirty sodas and other food offerings. The fries, cheese curds and Texas toast are all delicious snack options. Everything comes out hot and cooked to order. The portions are a good size and it all tastes fresh. The dirty sodas were a fun thing to try out. During my visits, I tried the "Toasty Marshmallow" (Mr Pibb) and the "Float On" (Barqs) . Both are sweet combinations and are fun treats. There's a lot here that makes them stand out from most fast-casual places and overall provide a quality dining experience.

In a category that I feel is saturated with lots of restaurants, and becoming increasingly…read moresaturated -- Minnie Bird stands out for me both in terms of choice and quality. Shops that offer chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, fries, and similar options have become very commonplace in this area of the Chicago suburbs. Even without considering the quality of food, there's a few features that make this a hit for me. The dining room is fun, yet appropriate. The value here is great both in terms of quantity of food, and overall pricing. The ice cream that changes monthly provides a fun way to customize a periodic visit. While I'm not crazy about the texture and flavor of it, it's still an enjoyable dessert -- particularly on a warm day. The sides such as fried cheese curds and spicy fries are different. The dirty soda options also provide a ton of possibilities for social media posts and different flavor options on each visit. Service is not too slow for how busy the restaurant is, and parking isn't too difficult. The food is very good here, both in terms of flavor and texture -- and generously portioned as well. The tenders rival the best versions I've had from other dedicated chicken restaurants. Crispy with tender chicken that stands well on its own without sauces, but at the same time has a heightened experience with the quality sauces, which each have a distinct flavor profile. I also enjoyed the cole slaw and texas toast considerably, and especially the fries which were crisp and matched very well with the sauces. The same level of food quality is also present in their sandwiches and wraps, which mix the same quality components together for a delicious product.

Byrd's Hot Chicken has carved out a strong identity of its own. Located just a mile from Dave's Hot…read moreChicken, the two share a similar foundation, but Byrd's distinguishes itself through creativity and imagination. Where others lean on the purity of the ingredients, Byrd's leans into bold concepts and inventive presentations of hot chicken. The result is a menu that's both fun and flavorful, offering great hot chicken in a variety of clever forms. It's energetic, confident cooking -- and absolutely worth coming back for.

Service is excellent! Maggie, is personable and was patient with us. It was our first time and…read morewasn't sure on what to order. I ordered the 8 pcs Byrds Chicken bites with fries and my husband got the 5 pcs fingers with fries and a drink. The chicken was well cook. It was very crunchy yet the meat remained a bit juicy. The 24k sauce was my husband favorite but I found it spicy for my taste. I requested ranch sauce instead. I also asked if I could try the cheese sauce for my fries. We enjoyed the meal specially the fries. We took home a few chicken bites. The place was cleaned and comfortable. The soda machine was out of order and was served canned pop.

The staff here were very nice and friendly assisting me with my order. I ended up getting 6 asada…read moretacos since it was my first time visiting this restaurant. The wait was not bad at all and the tacos taste really good. I definitely plan on coming back to try other things on the menu.

All around excellent! Birria is outstanding, tamales are packed to go. Salsas are great.read more

Not the best food for the price. I wanted to like the place, but the shrimp had a freezer taste to…read moreit, wasn't the cleanest, and a bit pricey. The staff were very friendly though, very welcoming.

The food here is amazing we got a cheese burger and a Sam's burger. The Sam's burger is a huge…read moreportion it has two patties and gyro meat that is delicious! The Sam's burger was juicy and extra saucy definitely get everything on it! The service was amazing the owner still served us when we came in close to closing. The owner gave us free slushy's which were amazing. The lemonade and strawberry are summer musts. Prices are reasonable. This is a must try restaurant in Dekalb.

Had to get some fritters! I haven't been here in years, but always remember great times with old…read morefarm house vibes. Fried chicken was crispy on outside and juicy meat just like I remember. The fritters did not disappoint, sweet, sugary and savory. Mmmmmm nice and hot food. I've never eaten inside but seems like a ton of tables inside. I did take out and the cashier was friendly. Food came out fast. Next time we'll have to sit down and eat in!

A venerable landmark since there was little else out here on Joliet road, and a leviathan among…read morerestaurants. And they sure do know how to fry a chicken. Based on food, that 2-star above would be a "4". It's a family-run establishment, and therein lies the reason for the 2-star mark. They have rules. Oboy, do they have rules. When you order the chicken, they bring it out "family style", and only the folks who order the chicken can sup from the bowls. They put out relishes and yummy corn fritters, but don't think you're going to get to take them along in the doggie bag. You can rent a seat for $10.41, if you don't order a full dinner; and your kids can rent their seats for $5.20, if THEY don't order a dinner. There's a "Lettuce salad" for $8.63, but only at that price if you order WITHOUT croutons. Apparently the WFF folks didn't swing when the crouton futures were favorable. For the record, "croutons" are nowhere on the menu...at any price. There was a scowling manager who reminded me of Basil Fawlty (q.v.). It seemed she was annoyed by the customers. Their policy is NO SPLIT CHECKS. That's okay, we have calculators on our fones. We were a party of four, a regular dining quartet, and it is our custom that no one picks up the entire check. Sometimes one or more of us pays cash for their portion and others have a card. We'll say: "charge each card $40, and here's $50 in cash". Round numbers, easy peasy. (which actually results in a bonus for the server 'cos the tip turns out to be greater than normal) We've never encountered a problem at any resto (who accepts credit cards) when it came to giving them payment in this fashion. O, but there was a problem here. One of our 4 didnt have any cash and needed to pay with his card, but was told "No, you can't!" The fellow with the Card was so offended, he said he was going to skip dinner, and just have a Diet Coke. But that would trigger the $10.41 "I ain't eatin'" fee. Well. It stupefies me that ANY establishment would kick back at customers wanting to pay their bill. The waitress was adamant that we could not proffer varied payments for our bill. We asked for a manager, and Ms. Fawlty sidled up to our table. They kept insisting there was "NO SPLIT CHECK", but we weren't ASKING for a split check. The ask was on the SUM TOTAL (with generous tip added). We even made the ask in "round numbers" They didn't have to do any math. I thought I was going to have to pull up an Esperanto translator to get her to understand we weren't asking to SPLIT the check. After some sprightly conversation, the loose wire in the old bag's noggin hit the right contact and then she grokked what we were proposing. I thought I saw sparks coming from her right ear, but it might have been a trick of the light. Luckily, the guy with the card could now eat. The aggregate service was fine, with the above exception, and as I said above, the food IS top-notch. Even beyond Chicken-- the Steak here is very good. My carping here nonetheless, it's a fun place to go, and you are guaranteed a fine feed. But if you're in mixed company, work out who is going to grab the tab before you sit down...

Every time I go to this location, Mika, Wilson and Emily are so friendly. The food is always…read moreslappin. i have MS and before I was diagnosed i would eat fried chicken all the time. it would give me flare ups. the fact that fry the coop uses beef fat to fry their chicken and fries, it keeps my inflammation down. I get to eat my chest meal and not pay the price. god bless you guys.

The food was very tasty. We ordered the nuggets, tenders, and fries. I will say that they give a…read morelot of fries, and it is very yummy for their shareable option that comes dressed up. The nuggets were good, and we got them "hot" for our spice. The tenders had a different level of heat for each tender, and I think the hottest flavor is just unbearable lol. Good to try though! The cashier was very friendly and cheerful, so I would give the service a 5/5! The ambiance was pretty nice as well, and I enjoy the fact that they have a soda fountain for free refills!