I wish I could articulate what brain processes led to the "FAJITAS" category screaming out at me…read morewhile I was looking over the extensive Baba's menu but I really can't say. What I can tell you is that I ordered the steak and chicken mixed option fully prepared for it to be a let down but I am so happy I gave them a chance because they were not half bad. As you can see from photos there's nice sized servings of beef and chicken tossed with much more onions, peppers, tomatoes and seasoning than I expected. It also comes with plenty of nicely cooked tortillas for scooping up all the goodness into a couple of tacos as well as shredded lettuce, sour cream, and some of Baba's mild sauce. I like the mild sauce on other menu items like the chicken but don't feel it works very well with the fajitas. I ended up adding some leftover salsa of my own that I had in the fridge. I have to admit that one thing that drew me to this order was a picture I saw on the menu showing that the fajitas came with pita bread as opposed to tortillas. It just seemed like a very intriguing combo to me. I was still happy with the tortillas but have to admit that not being able to satisfy my curiosity did bother me. Would be kind of cool if they gave the option to choose pita or tortillas. I ordered using the Baba's app and the food was ready at the quoted pickup time of 20 mins. The woman cleaning up for closing and working the counter was an absolute sweetheart. Gave the perfect amount of lemon pepper when I said just a little and was just so friendly.

I've been driving past this place for years, giving it the side-eye 'cos I read an unkind review or…read moretwo. Plus, I'm not sure I'm interested in "steak" from a takeout joint in an old Pizza Hut building. (This I know, is unscientific and eventually unfair, but I know what I like). After reading a few Yelps claiming this is a Chicago legend, and some interesting stories about the founder. I figured I'd try it. I almost bailed, 'cos the outer perimeter had more litter than I cared to see, but I remembered my edict that sometimes the worse a place looks, the better the chow. Inside, it was brightly lit, almost garishly so. As funky as it looked outside, it was spotless inside. I didn't see any kitchen equipment in the parking lot, so I didn't the outer circuses sway me. I had read the "GymShoe" (A legendary Chicago comestible-google it) was one of the top choices, so there I went. Also heard their breaded Mushrooms were great, I added it to my order. Didn't look at the receipt after I ordered, and it was a good thing. More on that later. I took a seat and watched the non-stop procession of customers. Each one opening their white clamshell and giving the contents a massive dose of whatever was in the industrial shaker. Now I was intrigued. I sat and I sat and I sat, almost 30 minutes waiting for my food. I thought maybe they forgot about me. I looked at my receipt and it was near $30! For a sandwich and mushrooms? WTF? They finally called me. They handed me a bag that weighed as much as a bowling ball. Inside was an aluminum tray one might find in a catering order. Turns out the "Crispy GymShoe" is an oversized behemoth sandwich with a full order of fresh-cut fries. Well. As I left, he held the afore-mentioned shaker aloft and asked if I wanted "Lemon Pepper" on my sandwich. So THAT was what was in there!! I declined-as it is my custom to always taste the dish the way the chef intended it, before I modify or embellish. I et the sandwich for 3 days, that's how massive it was, and still put a portion out for the backyard critters on the 4th. I never finished the fries. The Mushrooms were good, not great, but they were bit players in the drama-The "CrispyGymShoe" was Brando in this drama. It was a rich, rich sarnie with Gyros, Corned Beef and Italian Beef (I think). along with cheese and grilled onions (again I think). I et about a third of each massive hunk before I had to stop. It was a juggernaut. In the end, it was a good sandwich, not a masterpiece. I kind of carped about the $18.99 price tag above, but this football of a sandwich could probably feed 3 people, maybe 4 if there weren't starving. at $4 per mouth and change, that's a good deal. The menu is massive and I'll return for at least a Gyros. I wonder how the Lemon Pepper would taste with that...

I ordered a sub and specifically told lady in cashier that i just wanted the old fashion sub not…read morethe meal, she gave me the meal; food quality is mid not the best. I didnt even bother complaining cause she should have listened to what i had ordered. I would train workers to be more patient with customers; as the lady that took my order seemed like she didn't want to be there. This place is def not 6$ for one person you'll most likely be paying 30$ per meal. 2:55/8/15/26

You all need to teach your cashiers more about customer service, waiting in line because being on…read morethe phone is more important than serving your customers.

Our first visit to Chef Abdul was an absolute winner! My husband and I stopped in for lunch, and we…read morewere so impressed. It's a true hole-in-the-wall spot with just enough seating for about 10-15 people, but don't let the size fool you--it's clearly a local favorite because it was busy throughout lunch. We ordered the tabbouleh, lentil soup, mixed shawarma plate, and a falafel wrap, and every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming, and they even treated us to a sample of their baklava. It was so mouthwatering that I had to get some to go! If you're looking for authentic, flavorful food and warm hospitality, this is the place. We highly recommend Chef Abdul and will definitely be back!

5 stars for Chef Abdul Mediterranean Restaurant - a very nice family owned small business in St…read more Charles. We tried them for the first time today and it was amazing. The waitress was very friendly, and provided us complimentary pita bread and pita chips and a sample of orange/pomegranate juice. The entrees were excellent, the beef kebab was amazing, very tender and fresh, as was the chicken shawarma. The portions are also massive and can easily be split into 2 meals if you wanted to. As an FYI, the dine in area is not very big so if you come during prime lunch time you may not be able to dine in. Overall if you want Mediterranean, I highly recommend Chef Abdul - a great chef and restaurant!

Fun spot with unique cuisine, this restaurant may be small but the food packs big flavor. On my…read morevisit here, I had the opportunity to try two dishes off the shareables menu and was super impressed with both of them. Service was also quick and friendly throughout the entire meal. The Birria egg rolls were a bit on the smaller side but made a big impression with its preparation. I've never had birria wrapped in anything as crispy as the wonton wrapper this was wrapped in. The birria was flavorful while being tender and not being too salty. The white cheddar and chihuahua cheese added a small amount of extra saltiness and a bit more fat, which matched well with the chipotle aiola. The duck poutine was incredibly flavorful, while sitting on the edge of potentially being too bold. The fries were incredibly crispy though there was quite a bit of gravy on the dish and the white cheddar cheese curds did a great job of keeping the entire dish hot throughout the meal, while adding a little bit of extra flavor. The bacon and onion added some umami though it almost made the dish a bit too salty and the duck confit added a nice protein element. Overall a little pricey, but given the more unique menu and quality of both the flavors and textures, it's worth the premium. The food here is definitely memorable and in line with excellent options available in Geneva.

All around had an amazing time! Visiting in town for work…read moreand wondered along this place that was delightful and charming. Henry was our server/bartender and gave us excellent service. He was naturally humorous and humble. The best part was my Tuna Tartare. I order it everywhere I go & I must say - it was the best I've had this year! Thank you Barrel + Rye!

An afternoon Westbound train took me to Eddie's here in Elburn, IL. HBO was shooting a series on…read moremain street (Lovecraft Country) when I arrived. When stepping off the Metra/UP/ Westbound last stop- There was no way to know where to go. My google showed straight north but that was through a field?? WHAT??? I called Eddies and Jenny - bartender - informed me that yes, the field to the North side of the track was the only way! WHAT? Well I trekked through the field and found an old Midwest town engulfed in the excitement of the filming. AND...Entered the Eddie Gaedel by way of the alley. The place was visually a let down. I expected pics of Eddie and other various memorabilia throughout - Nope! The beer selection however, is superb - Go for the AVERY beer!!. The Food is fresh - HOT and delicious and quite varied for such a scant/small place. Mushrooms and dip best ever. People were great small-town rural America. A patron "Angela" had heard of my farm field travel dilemma on how I got here and happily drew a map for me to follow an actual path back to the Metra station! (Thanks). I will come back again in hopes to try more of the food and the Avery-White Rascal ! I certainly enjoyed this rural American Bar!

Stopped in while visiting the area. Great atmosphere and…read moreincredibly friendly staff! Burgers were cooked to perfection for everyone's preference. Highly recommend this place.

Had a cheesesteak sandwich with fries and a drink here and the food was awesome. So much cheese…read morepull it was ridiculous. Great flavor. Fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy good on the inside. The place was clean and the host at the counter was friendly. After I finished my sandwich, I ordered a catfish nuggets dinner for my mom and brought it home for her. She loved it. It was still nice and crunchy after about a 20 minute drive. There was a constant stream of pickup and delivery orders. This place is getting noticed. Hope you check this place out. It's good.

We were greeted right away and never felt rushed while placing our order. The staff answered all…read moreour questions, and the restaurant has a spacious seating area. Our food was freshly prepared and the milkshake was thick (which is my personal preference). Everything tasted delicious, and the portions were generous enough that we left with leftovers.

Want to know something funny? I have a shrimp allergy. It seems pretty mild these days but I don't…read morelike to tempt fate so I only have a taste once in a while. And so I got to taste one from my wife's order. But I wasn't mad at all, because I ordered the Big Wally walleye sandwich and it was delicious. However my daughter ordered the shrimp quesadilla and it stacked up as my favorite quesadilla of all time, anywhere. I only wish I could eat more shrimp. The place is tiny and kind of dark, but they weren't busy when we stopped in. It has a very nautical theme with an aquarium in the corner. It's funny to tell your kid their meal was grown in that tank. Took a little while to get the food but it was worth the wait. The kids ate well and the in-laws approved. Next time we are in the area we will stop in.

We went back to try some new things, I got a Shrimp Po'boy and my wife got the Bang Bang Shrimp…read morewrap and we got more of the awesome calamari. Again everything was good, only thing is i would have prefered the non butterflied shrimp, I missed the texture of the whole shrimp. My wifes wrap was massive and very good, I was a big fan of the cabbage/slaw that was inside. Again the calamari was perfect and just great!

We ended up at Mayo Grill on a Sunday when a lot of other places were closed, and the eclectic menu…read morecaught our attention. Cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches, gyros, shakes, and plenty of sides; there's a little bit of everything. We ordered an Oreo shake, lemon pepper fries, jalapeño poppers, a cheesesteak, and a gyro plate. Everything was made to order and came out fairly quickly, and the owner was genuinely nice and welcoming. The food was a bit mixed. The gyro meat and steak were both decent, but neither really stood out. The lemon pepper fries had a good crisp and solid seasoning, while the jalapeño poppers seemed slightly undercooked and never got that molten, creamy cheddar cheese texture you want. The Oreo shake was a safe win, and our total came to around $50. Not cheap, but not unreasonable for everything we ordered. Overall, a decent first visit. There's enough variety on the menu that I'd come back and try a few other things, but based on this meal, we won't exactly be rushing back.

Checked out this gyros spot called Mayo Grill down New York St last night. If the gyro is any…read moreindication then it's a great new option for getting some Greek and/or American fast food. The place is really only for takeout as there's only chairs for waiting for orders available but the inside was clean and well kept. The staff are really nice and when I asked them if they had a gyro salad that I could order because I didn't see it on the menu they said they could make it. It came piled with nicely cooked gyro slices and the Greek salad underneath was loaded with fresh slices of cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and a bunch of feta and Kalamata olives. The salad came with tzatziki and packages of Greek dressing but I asked for a pita on the side and made myself a gyro with some of the salad. Even with a packed sandwich there was still plenty of meat left to enjoy with the salad. For $14 it was a good value too. Looking forward to being back the next time I'm in the mood for a gyro or any of the other tasty looking things on their menu.

I'm forever saddened by the news that this place is closing this week. Where will I ever get a Maui…read moreWowie again? ::cries softly". I'll have to go one more time. Very sad news

When a 12 year old requests this for her birthday .... So many options or make your own! The tomato…read moresoup is more watery than I would usually eat but perfect for dipping.

My favorite... the kids pizza puff, fries and drink for under$10!! And on another day. ..THE GOOD…read moreBIRD!!! HOLY SMOKES was this a sandwich!! Great bun, great toppings but can we talk about THE SIZE OF THE CHICKEN FILET!!!! I had to resort to fork and knife!! So damn good!!

Terrible waste of 20 dollars on a gyro plate. Comes with side of Greek salad. Lettuce completely…read morewilted and brown, disgusting and inedible m. Also, only came with this amount of onions and NO tomatoes, I had to cut my own tomatoes at home. I would not come here again, Smileys is way better quality. UPDATE***** Owner contacted me right away and offered a in store credit. Also addressed whose staff that the salad does not go in the plate, should have gone in separate container. Which may of contributed to the lettuce being wilted. I will be updating on Monday, once I give them another try on their food.