We were in the area and wanted some Chicago Hot Dogs and this spot was bookmarked. Small spot with…read morepatio seating only and very limited parking. We parked on the street around the corner. They had a long line a little after 1 on a Friday afternoon. Took about 45 minutes to get to the order counter so would definitely call ahead although maybe the wait is part of the experience. I was talking to a group in front of me that recommended the Char Pup so ordered a Char Jumbo Dog and a double Pup. Also ordered a 1/3 pound Char Merkt cheddar Burger. For toppings, we got everything and grilled onions on the Red Hots and both were excellent! Some of the best we've had. The surprise was the Burger (which we saw was highly rated). It had that flame grilled tasty beef and we got it with everything and grilled onions also-simple. delicious Burger and just the right size. They also have Italian Beef as well Italian and Polish sausage. Service at the counter was friendly and quick-food was ready about 15 minutes after ordering. A Triple D favorite that lives up to the hype!

Delicious burgers, but outside seating only, so you might want to take it to go if it's a bit cold…read more I went here around 3:00 p.m. and there was still a very long line. This place is listed in some lists as the best burger joint in Illinois. It's really solid. And the shakes are very good, too. They do crinkly fries, in case that's your jam. I enjoyed the flavor of the burger, although I do wish there were more pickles. :-) We had to wait for a table outside, and it was a little bit chilly, but overall I felt it was worth it.

Excellent burgers and sweet potato fries. Service was also top notch. Don't miss it when your in…read morethe area.

First time eating here and loved the food! My new favorite place for a burger. The double patty…read moreBuild Your Own Burger was juicy and very tasty. Thank you for only serving high quality grass fed beef. We didn't try the fries but really liked the Cole Slaw. Service was friendly and very attentive. Will return. I'm not a big fan of TVs so atmosphere wasn't for me. Neither were the hightop tables. Yet they had ample regular seating. Still gave you 5* for that awesome food!

Beacon Tap is a great sports bar with a chill vibe and I really liked it. I've needed an excuse to…read morecome here after having it on my list for years and the stars aligned for Game 4 of the ongoing White Sox - Cleveland Guardians ALDS. As I refuse to pay extra for sports channel subscriptions over my basic Comcast cable TV package, I didn't have TBS for this particular game or series, and decided to come here hopeful of watching a festive home field series clinching celebration on this night. It was a festive and fun and tense night, and I had a blast until things fell apart in the 6th inning. Beacon Tap has a great reputation as a good and long standing local sports bar and it lived up to it. In fact, I learned that on Bears football Sundays, you need to reserve a spot here as it's so packed, you can't just walk in and watch a game. I sat at the bar and ended up having a couple of delectable Maplewood Son of Juice IPA drafts (at a reasonable $7.25 apiece) and had a blast with fellow fans, two of whom were regulars here. Tim was the fine and attentive bartender and he kept the beers flowing and it was a packed bar and dining room as expected. I left after the 6th inning when the game was decided and the Sox eventually lost 9-5. It would have been so cool to celebrate a major sports win in a sports bar along with the comaraderie, something I've never experienced, but alas, it will probably have to be in another life, ugh. Come to think of it, I have been at a winning major championship game, the Bears' 1985 NFC championship game when they beat the Rams 24-0 at Soldier Field, but being at a rowdy sports bar is indeed another thing. They have a quite nice beer list, and the usual pub food offerings. I learned that their popular 1/2 price pizza night is Tuesdays. They have a big parking lot to handle their big weekend crowds. I'm a big fan of this place, and will look to return again some day for a good time.

We went to Beacon Tap on a Saturday evening with friends to watch the Bears and Cubs game. It is a…read moregood setting to watch sports because TVs are spread throughout the place and you can see from virtually everywhere. The menu is a variety of sandwiches, apps, salads and pizza. The drink menu is also extensive. I had the Special Sandwich- turkey, gouda and a peach chutney. The portion was huge. Others had steak tacos, salad, and chili All were good . Service was excellent, there was one waiter but he was attentive and was able to keep up with the demand. Beacon Tap is a good local pub to enjoy sports .

Excellent burgers, chicken & dogs. A true classic. Food is always nice and hot and cooked to…read moreperfection. We've been going tere for many years.

Nothing nostalgic about this hole in the wall. They have faded poster of the sandlot cast. That's…read moreit. Dirty floors, tables and windows. Stopped in per our son's recommendation. Burger joint with ok burgers, hand cut fries were good. Not busy for 6:30 pm. Thumbs down.

** Great Service ** ** Great Vibes **…read more** Savory Deliciousness ** Small Cheval is a place I'd been trying to eat at forever and finally got a chance to pick some up for dinner. The long lines have kinda kept me away for a time. I've been to the one on Waveland and was excited when one opened in my general area. Burger was cooked to perfection! Savory and juicy. My only disappointment was the the bun, didn't seem very fresh. I'd still give it another go. I'll be back for another round. Thanks Small Cheval.

What an adorable fast casual restaurant with really delicious burger! I love my burger cooked to…read moremedium and they were like smash burger patties but perfectly done with pink centers. The fries were fried perfectly and the garlic aioli was a great pairing. Service was quick and the servers were nice. We lucked out being here on a nice day that they opened the roof while we were there. The burger was juicy and all in all I highly recommend Small Cheval!

I'm crazy disappointed this place is leaving classic. The food, the people, the simplicity of this…read moreplace is beyond amazing. I really hope they find a place soon to carry this business. It's funny I come near Woodstock, and I always make that joke "Boba burger?" anytime I'm in the area with my buddies The other day one of the owners kids was playing near the register and you know its moments like that where they're just happy and such great people with great hospitality to there customers. I've reviewed this place once before: Tokyo dog, Lechon burger, large fries, and triple berry smoothie is my go-to. I seriously don't exaggerate you need to come by before they close. I hope they find a place quickly because you know I sure will always come back.

We dropped in for a quick dinner. This place is super busy. They make your food to order which is…read moregreat. It's a serve yourself kinda place. They mainly do pick up business. It's inside a bowling Alley. The folks are really friendly and nice. The food is decent. The burger's are 5 oz. and made fresh. You get a nice brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. The drink options aren't huge. It's not a place you linger or have a conversation. The onion rings are nice and crispy but for me I don't like the huge batter centric rings. I like a light batter with crunch so you can taste the onion. The fires are just okay. Most were a bit soggy for me.

Tucked away in the back of a small strip mall, this place would be missed unless you were actively…read morelooking for it. Me and my teenage boys just happened to be in the area looking for fried chicken sandwiches. We saw a Chik-Fil-A nearby but thought, "hell, let's try something new." Yelp took us to Nash Bros. Upon entering, the menu looks a little intimidating. From burgers to hot chix sandwiches, to tenders, loaded nachos, loaded fries, and even Bubble tea. Sometimes a big menu at a fast casual spot can be a bad sign, just trying to do too much. The good news is that the staff member patiently took us through the menu and asked us what we liked, and what heat level we were comfortable with. Between us we got a hot chix sandwich, chicken tenders, seasoned fries, and where else could you get chicken and waffles in the middle of the day? First off, there are a number of sauces to choose from. And the fries came out crispy and well seasoned. Both good signs. But most importantly, the star of the show just has to be the chicken. Specifically that unique Nashville style of chicken with that unique Nashville cayenne-based seasoning. Ok...so the chicken tasted incredibly fresh, it was thick, juicy, and meaty. There was no way it spent any time under a heat lamp. The spice level at a medium worked for me. A slight glisten of sweat on the ol' forehead. The flavor was there, keeping in mind this isn't a drown your chicken into a pit of bbq sauce type of place. It's a dry rub Nashville heat. So be mindful of that. I am used to Nashville chicken having an oily finish, but this didn't have that (which didn't bother me). The place appeared 5 stars clean. The service was 5 star fantastic. And the food was 100% fresh tasting. Technically, I give it 4-1/2 stars for two reasons. A half star off only because they really are missing a drink station with a sweet and non-sweet tea option for some authenticity. Also because the sauces didn't "Wow" anybody. And sauces that punch you in the mouth can really make a place stand out. But I'm pushing out 5 stars because of the service, the cleanliness, and the freshness. Recommend a stop-in if you are craving that unique Nashville hot chicken flavor.

I checked out this restaurant for the first time recently as we were in the area and wanted to grab…read moredinner. So we decided to give Nash Bros a try. We got here about 30 minutes before closing time. The restaurant was somewhat busy w/ dine-in and carry-out orders. I ordered their original Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich made Xtra Hot based on their heat level offerings (which was the highest heat level) and my wife ordered their Honey Butter fried chicken sandwich with mild heat level. I also got their House Fries that were seasoned crinkle cut fries. We asked for cups of water but were told that they were out of cups, so either buy water or can of pop. They did not have fountain drinks. The food came out shortly. My etra hot sandwich tray was tagged as 'Hot' w/ three symbols. I asked them if that meant the sandwich was just 'Hot' and not 'Xtra Hot' and I was told that if I ordered extra hot then it meant it was extra hot. My sandwich was really delicious. The flavor was good and the texture was nice. The Xtra Hot flavor was not overwhelming but also it did not seem like the extra hot they said I should be mindful of because it was going to be very spicy. My sandwich was decently crunchy and the pickles and coleslaw had a tad bit of sweetness that went well with the heat of the fried chicken. The Brioche bun was well toasted. The fried chicken patty was decent in size. The Honey Butter fried chicken was a major letdown. It's a sandwich in Brioche bun w/ fried chicken and only spicy honey butter (no pickles or slaw). The bun and the fried chicken were drenched in melted butter but there was no taste of sweet heat or just sweet honey. The fried chicken patty didn't have any flavor either. We mentioned it to the staff members and they apologized for the way it turned out for us. The crinkle cut fries were okay. They were soft and unevenly seasoned. The seasoning was decent in taste. Overall, we had a decent experience. The service was okay. My original Nashville hot chicken was delicious but the Honey Butter chicken sandwich was anything but delicious. The restaurant aesthetics were decent. They have a live band performance area. It's a nice, friendly restaurant with a decent menu variety. We weren't wowed by the food but I would say that the original Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich was worth trying.

This is located inside the Emerald Isle which is your typical nw Chicago Irish bar. You place your…read moreorder at the bar and they bring the food out in just a few minutes. The service was great and the workers friendly. 3 of us went and we each ordered a different burger. We had the Plain Jane, House Burger and Too Goulda be True. On my house burger I opted for the extras, bacon and caramelized onions. For me, the bacon was too thick. It made for a pull instead of a clean bite. I took it off the burger and ate it by itself. It was delicious! The burger was great. It is probably the juiciest smash burger I have tried so far. This is a nice little neighborhood spot that you should go support.

We were lucky to get a parking spot. We had their hamburger that they're famous for with grilled…read moreonions. Very tasty. And the cheese chords were flavorful , especially with the dipping sauce which was a LITTLE SPICY!! The glass of draft wet your whistle and help cool down the dip. Music was loud and customers too. A swinging place to enjoy 4 choices of burger with a side and a glass of beer. A rustic atmosphere that everyone should try. Plenty of napkins.

If you are looking for retro prices with retro ambience with excellent service Hideout Pub & Grill…read moreticks all the boxes. Darts, Pool, Bowling, game room and plenty of TVs to catch the games. Byrdie chicken sandwhich, Supreme Nachos, & thin crust pizza were very good and we were pleasantly surprised by the bill, in a very good way. Anthony, Jennifer. And Sabrina behind the bar hustle like no others to keep everything g moving whether drinks or food

Ignore the menu on the website as the one at this joint is completely different. Please update the…read morewebsite. Large appetizer selection which is fitting for the bowling folks, other offerings are several burger and chicken sandwiches plus pizza. Several tv's mostly on the small size around the bar with a couple larger in the dining area. Burger and pizza on this visit was just okay. Food was served hot but was nothing special. The bartender was very pleasant and we enjoyed her company. They have a huge pool table room which was holding a weekend tournament that was fun to watch along with about forty bowling lanes. Two stars for the bar/restaurant.

Great ambiance with good food and service. Had the Filet mignon and it was cooked as requested…read more Good for a date night.

Foxtail on the Lake is so unique. An old church converted... still has the stain glass and the…read morewarm feeling. Beautifully decorated and if you are there in good patio weather - what a view over Lake Opeka. I grew up in this area and attend a wedding at the church and used to rent paddle boats as a teenager here. Brought back some cool old memories. This trip we had family we picked up from the airport... was a such a nice day for the patio in early October. Our server Alex G, was friendly and attentive. We so enjoyed her personality and sense of humor! The menu has so many options and we feasted on several appetizers (Pork Belly Bruschetta, Roasted Cauliflower and Chicken Shwarma Rolls). Lunch was a mix of salads, poke bowls and it was all just so good. In our conversations Alex heard that one of our guests birthday was in a few days.... She made sure to surprise her with a great desert for us all to share. Nice attention to detail! Definitely a unique and beautiful place with a great menu. Can't wait to go back.