Love this place!! All the servers are fantastic!! Both thin crust and stuffed pizzas are wonderful!! Great atmosphere, great food, great people... What else can you ask for?? read more

Came here for lunch 9/29/18. No complaints about the food and the atmosphere is great, but our service from Angela was more than disappointing. Curt, got our order wrong, when we said the coke was flat, she explained that by the time she brings it to our table, the bubbles are "gone". The only time we saw her again was when, without asking if we wanted anything else, she put our bill down without also saying thank you or a single word, or making eye contact. Apparently we were done...(I wanted another beer while watching the Cubs game but oh well!) read more

3 Stars, in my interpretation, means they do a good job but don't expect anything really great or really bad. We all need places like this where you can get decent food and whet your whistle. York Tavern is it. Most appetizers are deep fried (not for me) and are probably frozen. The pulled pork special is decent. It's bar food so don't expect a gourmet meal. It is a real find in the Oak Brook / Hinsdale area where it's hard to find authenticity in any form. They have a really nice selection of beer. read more

Great place that used to be a hole in the wall but now is actually pretty nice. Their menu is HUGE with everything from burgers (obviously) to pizza to poppers. Definitely a great place to grab a good, solid burger without breaking the bank. Get there early as there is usually a wait around 12.30 read more

Came here for a business lunch to meet a vendor but I was not impressed. They have a large menu but nothing really caught my eye. Most of it was fried. The salads were basic and I thought the $6 charge to add chicken was a bit steep. I had the grilled chicken sandwich which was just okay. Nothing special and the fries were average at best. I can't say the meal was bad, I just wasn't impressed. Our waitress was nice and attentive, though she interrupted the person we were having lunch with in the middle of his pitch to take our order when none of us were ready read more

If you're pretentious, this isn't the place for you. If you're not pretentious, York Tavern is a great little place to have a beer and a quick bite. No one will look at you cross-eyed if you bring the kids for dinner; they're welcome. York Tavern has a pretty standard bar food menu, but we come for the pizza - it's excellent. Order enough for leftovers, because it's even better cold. Beer selection is adequate; you're not going to find a plethora of foo-foo microbrews or a sampler of Cosmopolitans...but remember, you're not pretentious! read more

So I first came here about 10 years ago when I worked in the area...at the time, a co-worker who grew up in the WC (that's Westchester for those in Rio Linda) was insistent that we go here as it was an institution. Anyways, it's a tiny little dive "tavern" with great burgers she says...and that it was. FF a decade later and I find myself out in Hillside around lunchtime...burger on the brain and remember this little old bar off York road in a quaint forest preserve area next to Graue Mill...and thanks Carol K, in all these years i never even knew wtf Graue Mill was...an old Grist Mill, gotcha. So it's obvi seen a face lift since coming here last and imo, still retains a homey holmes charm (only now minus the smoke stained walls) with its low ceiling, tight quarters and fairly comfy atmosphere (YT's profile states it is a sports bar which with only two tv's i'd say that's a stretch) Menu has increased slightly to more than just burgers, and the pizza a few of the patrons were eating looked pretty good. But it was the burger I came for and it was still as good as I remember. I'll liken this burger to one you might get at Hackney's (excellent) or Jury's (also excellent)...these old school places have a lock on how to capitalize in creating an excellent burger, i'll give them that. read more

York Tavern is always the place for the local GO-TO. It has great burgers and the best pizza in the area! Of course you have to wait if there are games on it is a small local bar, GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT. Go a little earlier or a little later, it is worth it. Classic read more

This was probably the worst dining experience I have ever had!! I would give it negative stars if I could. The staff was horrible. We tried to change my child's order literally 1 minute after we ordered it. They refused and said they had already started making it. Although, we ordered a deep dish pizza and she ordered a grilled cheese. I doubt the grilled cheese takes the same amount of time to cook as a 45 min pizza. So we told the waitress to cancel everything that we were leaving. She told us to hold on then proceeded to make us wait another 5-10 minutes for the bartender to come over. The bartender tried to tell us that they now we're making the pizza, but not the grilled cheese. She brought the bill and tried to make us pay for everything. Horrible staff! I make it a point to tell everyone I know not to eat here. read more

This is usually a "go-to" place for me and my wife, but the last few times (just pick up and take) we've been a bit disappointed. Our orders have sometimes not been correct or missing items and food quality not up to par. We understand this is bar-food, but the quality has gone down. The fries are always mushy even when we ask for well-done - and last time are burgers weren't cooked to order (under-done). Chicken-fingers sun-par. as well. Maybe it's due to the COVID situation and they are under-staffed. Hopefully they can get it together. First world problems, I know, but they are not inexpensive. read more

The more things change, the more things stay the same...is that how the saying goes? Well, I can't attest to how things were 150 years ago, but there has been at least a 10 year gap since i last visited and it seems things are exactly the same as when I visited recently. Pretty much the same as what other folks have said. Small. Tavern. Casual. Burgers. It's a great place to stop after a walk in nearby Fullersburg woods, which is what me and 4 girlfriends did after our 5K Walk for Autism Speaks. The space is small and you will end up jutting someone in the back (I did say I was sorry) when you try to scoot your chair back. The bar space looks a little bigger, but they pack those bar stools pretty close together too. It's not kid friendly although my son did like his grilled cheese and I suspect it's not the place for kids after 5pm. Anyway, my burger was good and our server kept our sodas and waters refilled. They forgot to put in my friends order of mushrooms but she admitted to her own mistake and I totally respect her for owning up to it and not blaming it on the kitchen. Clean bathrooms, Lively atmosphere. I'm sure it's rocking when Chicago sports teams are playing on the telly. read more

I really enjoy coming here for lunch! The salads and burgers are just great!! It's always packed and I find that the service is just where it needs to be for an extremely busy place. Pretty spot on you might have to wait a little bit but I think that's a given as packed as they are. Very convenient parking which is always a plus. read more

As mentioned, good place for Burger and a beer. Used to come here in the day after softball and always hit the spot! Went a few months ago and was amazed at the difference since the remodel. Actually had a real menu almost! Definitely not a place to show off, although you will find a good mix of people and it can be very crowded. read more

Fun . Old school as in 1800's original tavern old school. Pub food, good pizza, salads etc. quaint. read more

York Tavern - Bars Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

No WIFI... I asked why not... "well, people would just come here and hang out and not leave!" Not a tavern. Plastic forks & plates??? read more

One of the best cooked burgers I have ever had. We went for lunch for an interns last day and the place is small and the tables are very close together. All of the food was good but the burger was outstanding, I am not sure what was so great but it was. The parking lot is also small so carpool if you are headed with a group. read more

Can't lose with the best local double Chees bugga in town. If you dare to go with the portobello burger with a burger patty, be sure to take note if the waitress asks you how you want it cooked. If she fails to do so, she did not realize you wanted the patty added on. Just ask my friend, Max. This exact thing happened to him. He's pushing me to give one star, but I'm a big patron of this entity. Definitely worth giving it a try, just keep it simple to get what you want, how you want it. read more

Been 10 years since we have been here. Still great burgers. Hard to understand all the complaints about poor service and surly waitresses. Ordered soon after we arrived, drinks were served promptly and the food was out not much more than 5 minutes after we ordered. Place was busy and everyone seemed to be having the same experience. Burgers were done just as ordered medium rare. No complaints and now that we moved back near here will be back often when we want a great burger. read more

My boyfriend and I were in search of a casual place for lunch and I remembered hearing about York Tavern. Our friends RAVED about the place, so we decided to try it out. It was a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed- luckily we were seated right away - but one of the waitresses came up to us and told us that we'd have to move if a larger party came in (ok, so mid-meal you're going to pickup all of our things and transport us to another table?) Luckily, that never happened. Our waitress had little-no personality, but she served her purpose alright. The menu isn't large, but we found many things that we wanted to order. We went with breaded zucchini for an app, I had a grilled chicken sandwich, and the boyfriend had the ribs. We very much enjoyed all of our meal- the food really is quite good and piping hot! Cons: very small parking lot, tables are a little close together (we could hear our 'neighbors' entire conversation verbatim!) Pros: good prices, cozy bar, relaxed atmosphere, good food I will definitely go back to York Tavern- I'm actually excited to try their pizzas! If you're looking for a casual date, or time out with friends/family I do suggest York Tavern if you're in the area. read more

I normally have drinks and Burger at YT ! Today I decided to try the chicken wings and Arugula Salmon salad. Salad was great but the Wings were too small and not tasty at all. Wings below average ! read more

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I like this place. Takes a bit of hot air out of the Hinsdale/Oak Brook crowd. Beer is cold and good selection. Check. Burgers are OK. Check. Bartender is nasty (in a good way). Check. read more

Stay away from this place if you have any interest in being treated with respect. If they mess up your food order and cant find your pizza when you go in to pick it up it will somehow be your fault and the owner will yell in your face until they find your food then leave with no discount and the spit of a rude owner on your face. read more

Visited the Chicago area and its suburbs for the weekend. I am a big fan of things local (usually), but the Willowbrook area sure knows how to make people feel unwelcome. We found this place off the beaten path due to being somewhat close to our hotel. Missed the entrance due to less than zero signage to bring people in. Outside looks good enough but the inside is another story. The space is incredibly cramped and the ceilings are so low that you feel claustrophobic. It was the two of us and then like 12 or so locals. They were so loud that we couldn't hear ourselves talk from across the room. After sitting and looking around for 15minutes, a server finally came by, threw coasters at us, and sternly said "What do you want?!". After that, while I'm a big fan of strong drinks, my fruity cocktail was basically straight up chilled rum which wasn't what I was looking for at the time. My friends drink had lipstick on it and was told that it's fine because it was washed. Never once checked on and had to go to the bar to pay our tab after sitting there for another 15minutes. The best part about the entire experience was the oddly newly renovated bathroom read more

I loved the old York with it's permanent haze from cigarettes and extensive menu of hamburger 'n fries. Still a pleasant bar experience and just as good for crowds. Hinsdale is lucky that this place is still going strong. read more

Charming. Quaint. Always a favorite. Great to dine in. Great for takeout, especially now. The pizza is the best - there must be something secret in that sauce! If you aren't in the mood for pizza no problem - the burgers are great, the meatless burger is top-notch. Fries are good - ask for them extra crispy and they are even better. Great selection of beer and wine. Family-friendly. Efficient. Really nice right by the water. You can hear the water near the Graue Mill rushing by. read more

Great little spot for a cold beer and a burger. If your really hungry they have a double burger and that's what I had. It was very good. The day I was there it was packed. It took the wait staff a while to get around to us at first but when they did finally come around the service was very good. read more

Stopped by for lunch the other day. What a difference and what a treat. The staff was attentive and helpful. I had my grandchildren with me and the server made sure they were treated special. I had the Chicken Caesar Salad. The best I have had in long time. Grandson #1 had a cheese burger and Grandson #2 inhaled a grilled cheese sandwich. #1 decided to save a portion of the ample Cheeseburger for "Charlie" their dog. read more

Nice local bar. Good place to grab a beer after work. Their salad was okay: large chunks of lettuce with tomato, cucumber, and olives with bottles dressing options. Onion rings were good. Chili was okay, nothing special. Now the pizza....delicious. I'm from NJ and this is the only thin crust in IL that is worth eating! Everywhere else is like a buttery cracker crust but this place has real dough. We had margarita pizza- 16 inch large is enough for four hangries. Nice place- they could spring for some silver wear though...small plastic plates and forks are not worth bragging about. read more

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I'd give zero stars if that were an option. Our food was awful. This was my first and last time going there. I ordered a meatball sandwich. The owners may be italian, but that meatball certainly wasn't. The meat was very light brown in color and had the oddest seasoning. The gravy (tomato sauce) had a watery consistency so the bread on the inside of the sandwich had almost no color. Just wet from the water. The sandwich came with fries and so did my friend's Portobello sandwich, but I was given very little fries and he had twice as many in his basket. If he hadn't ordered a burger on his Portobello sandwich there would have been no flavor at all. Maybe this place is good for drinks, but don't go there for the food. read more

I used to love the TV show Cheers, and this would be my Cheers if I lived closer. It's a small place that's usually packed, and for years I drove past it on my way to and from work and wondered what the hype was. One day I went and checked it out with a few friends, and had a blast. They have a full bar, awesome burgers and steak sandwiches (fries are just OK), and a fun crowd. I've been back a few more times and it's always a good time. The one thing that surprises me is that no beer is on tap. Everything is in bottles, and it's a somewhat of decent collection, but beer is so much better on tap. Hopefully they fix that one day!! hint hint ;) read more

Awful, way overpriced food served on styrofoam plates and plastic utensils. Everything we ordered including a grilled cheese for my son, had one flavor in common: old, reused oil. read more

I have heard a lot of rumors about this place. Some have referred to it with a Cheers reference. Food was great, so many choices. Lots of TVs for sports. Pizza was fantastic. This place has a lot of history. Just make sure you pay attention when driving by read more

Every time I'm at the York Tavern, everyone is always friendly & helpful! The food is always beyond my expectations! Thank you, York, for being exactly what you are!...a "local" spot for those of us, close, & a destination for those that aren't! read more

I went to York Tavern after a movie with my husband and 3 friends and was a bit disappointed, the beef burgers were just ok, my friend's prime rib sandwich was dry and the service was slow. We would have liked another round: 2 ice teas and 3 beers. My Beyond burger was very good and I was happy to see a meat alternative. This is a popular place, maybe it was an off day. read more

I can't even describe how unbelievabably ignorant this experience was. I ordered a deep dish pizza, that I once loved, I asked the server for a utensil and was I formed that the plastic utensils were the only option. I asked how that could be true and why, I was told it was because the owner (I guess his name is Vito) was annoyed about the fact his precious silverware was being carelessly thrown in the garbage by his careless yet loyal employees. VITO the owner of this very lucrative establishment decided his bottom line was more important than his customers ability to enjoy his product with actual utensils (a real knife and fork). I won't be back. Sorry to all the lovely ladies who tried to make this a better experience. VITO get out of your own way!! read more

When I first looked at this place I never would have imagined eating here. However, the food is phenomenal. If you don't mind loud noise and cramped seating I suggest you come here! The menu is small but everything taste's great! The pizza is the best!!! It is actually made by the owners of Roberto's in Elmhurst. read more

Really horrible waitstaff & super unaccommodating to a group of any size. Just avoid unless you wanna deal with rude people, mediocre food, & slow service. read more

Had a very nice pizza. Servings around us all looked quite attractive. About that "average" noise level though... more like average earsplitting while we were there. But heck- we were all having a good time! read more

This is the answer to YCJCYADFTB as mentioned in a rating further down. I used to frequent this place before it got fancy and this was posted over the bar. Newbies would always ask the bartender what it meant. The answer is: Your curiosity just cost you a drink/dollar for the bartender. read more

Food awesome!!! Been here many times and love it. But New bartender today (?) never seen her before and service was not even a 1 star. She was more attentive to her cell phone then the patrons. If I was the owner-she would be on the chopping block. read more