Classic chicago food big italian beef's friendly service and excellent italian ice convenient spot…read moreas well

Always good food! Fast service! Friendly employees! Family from out of state always wants Teddy's!read more

I would have to agree with the positive reviews that this Italian beef is the real deal. Someone…read moresaid this was salty but I'm pretty sure she just made up stuff. The bread was not stale, it was fresh. They gave me a lot of sweet peppers and meat. I had it dipped. The meat was juicy and tender. I could have eaten two of these but I wasn't sure how big it was. I also got a chili cheese dog. It was good but not as memorable as the beef. I would have to come back and try the cheesy Italian beef and Italian sausage. They have one single person restroom and a good amount of seats. I came at night so most of the orders were takeout. The staff was friendly.

YUMMMMMM HASNT CHANGED! Love lemon ice. Friendly service. Great hotdog and perfectly salted friesread more

8/19/26 update: We…read morejust went to Greece recently and wanted to find some authentic souvlakis close by. We came here before but not for the souvlakis. The ambience is okay. I know it's not the restaurant's fault but we had this one noisy kid that was way too loud. I know it's a family atmosphere and all, but these young parents do not know how to discipline their kids. I was annoyed while eating my food. I ordered the pork souvlaki and the classic Chicago gyro pita. The pork souvlaki was decent. The French fries were a lot bigger, pita bread was too chewy, and the pork skewer was not as tender. The classic Chicago gyro pita had lamb and beef gyro. This was still pretty good. I do wish the pita bread for those were less chewy.

This place is pretty close to my work so today I decided to finally check it out. I ordered the…read moregreek salad with chicken and it was a little over 17.00. The salad was alright. Nothing to go crazy over. Dressing was just oil and vinegar (which is fine). While waiting for my order I witnessed a cook washing his head and face in the kitchen sink. Then proceed back to the grill. I get its probably super-hot cooking back there but... can you please not do that? Yikes.

HOW THIS PLACE ISN'T ON A BEST BURGERS LIST SOMEWHERE IS INSANE…read more Get the sharska burger, with beef soup as a side. Get some bread and dunk it in there. Get a double shot of espresso before you leave, else there is no way you'll be productive the rest of the day after that big, hearty meal. But I regret nothing. The staff are friendly. Ask them what they think is best, and they will not lead you astray. Just real, down to earth people who you can just tell love love love food.

We try to visit Babba Grill every time we are in town. For Balkan food, especially…read moreMacedonia-centric dishes, no one in the area tops Babba Grill. It's awkwardly positioned in a small strip and the parking is terrible, but worth the inconvenience! Three of our group shared the mixed grill, selecting the beans and fries as their side. They thoroughly enjoyed it and even had a small bit leftover to take home. It's a generous platter of various grilled meats including the signature favorite Macedonian kebapi, as well as a few types of sausage, pork and chicken. The bread provided was the perfect texture for nestling these cuts to form the perfect bite. I decided to go with the Sharska Burger and the classic (and nostalgic) presentation with the fries inside the burger. Even though the burger was a bit overdone for my liking, I suppose it has to be cooked to a higher level of doneness to ensure the cheese filling is thoroughly melted. The fries were hot, crispy, and fresh but I had to get through a lot of them before I could access my burger. Not a bad thing, but I think I would get them on the side next time for convenience. We actually started with an appetizer of a few pieces of burek to share- one meat and one cheese. We found the meat version to be better than the cheese, which was on the dry side. The burek, when ordered by the piece, is just okay. I suspect it's possibly reheated in the microwave which makes the exterior a bit soft, less crispy. We've never had that issue when ordering a whole burek- it's always been flaky, crispy, and delicious. I would skip the individual pieces next time and order the whole, because any leftovers can be easily reheated and crisped up in the oven, avoiding any sogginess. Service is always good and attentive. An employee was celebrating a birthday when we were there, and staff kindly shared pieces of birthday cake with the diners in the restaurant. Thank you! The only off-putting thing was a table of several men who sat along the back window tables, shifting from one table to the next repeatedly. They finished their meals as we arrived but proceeded to linger there for the duration of our visit and were still there when we left. They seemed to be in the trucking business, as it sounded like they were interviewing at least one person and talking about trucking. People came in to see them and left repeatedly, as if the space was their own office. Many restaurants place a 90-minute limit on a table, which is what I personally think should be done in situations like these, especially when seating inside Babba Grill is already limited, and these individuals don't see the inappropriateness of treating it as their personal office. Disrespectful of the staff's time and the restaurant's space, imo, and affects the ambiance. Hopefully this type of thing doesn't happen to them often. We are already planning for some pastrmajlija on our next trip and we can't wait!

DOORDASH REVIEW! Oh…read moremy gosh. Are you kidding me? I am 32 years old have been eating Greek food for a lot of my life and come from Utah...what the actual &$%* was I eating before?! I got the Gyro taco and steak taco with sides of garlic sauce and tzatziki and pita chips. The tacos are insane they're filled generously and smell amazing but looking at them I'm definitely going to have to save one, I eat the steak first and was in heaven. It's seasoned perfectly and in my head I'm seeing colors explode like from Ratatouille and I finish the whole thing but then I just can't leave Miss Gyro looking all dressed up and what the heck..Hands down the best Greek food of my life. My first and favorite Greek in Chicagoland from now on! My only regret is not getting the chicken, rice and hummus. I cannot wait to visit in person, even my 2yo was a fan! My only regret.. not taking pictures!

I'm back in love again. Lunch special returned. Much better value than the bowls for a similar…read moreamount of food. Carry on.

By this point, I think Berto's has earned enough recognition in DG to be a historical landmark like…read morethe Tivoli Theatre. Not only does this shop fully support the community -- even naming sandwiches after nearby schools, they also have a wide variety of delicious offerings. I haven't lived in IL for about 10 years and I decided to take a walk down memory lane and visit Berto's like I did regularly so many years ago. It hit theeee exact same. Family traditions so strong you can taste them in every bite and they've now carried that torch successfully for nearly three decades. This family owned Deli is exact place you want to support and the best spot to stop for lunch or a quick to-go dinner to bring home to the family. They also have prepped frozen pasta and sauces. Parking behind the building and cutting through the alley makes it easily accessible.

Stopped by Berto's Deli & Pasta Shoppe for a casual lunch and came away with mixed feelings. It's a…read morecute little neighborhood spot with both indoor and outdoor seating and a very low-key, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely the kind of place that's easy to stop into when you're looking for something simple and unfussy. We ordered the Italian beef with hot giardiniera and a garden salad. The standout for me was actually the bread--it was fresh, soft, and really elevated the sandwich. The beef itself was decent, but it was drier than I expected and didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. Thankfully, the hot giardiniera added some much-needed moisture and spice, which helped bring the sandwich together. The garden salad was very basic--just lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes--but the Italian dressing was excellent and packed with flavor. Sometimes a great dressing is all a simple salad needs. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would come back, but next time I'd probably skip the Italian beef and try one of their deli sandwiches instead. Based on what I've heard and seen, that seems to be where Berto's really shines.

UNCLE BUBS AWARD WINNING BBQ IS UNDEFEATED. The impeccable help from Jim, our server, was simply…read morefantastic. Jim recognized us as REGULARS, an honor only few can boast at Uncle Bubs. As a storm rolled overhead, and thunder clapped as though from the very hands of Zeus, Uncle Bubs remained cozy as ever. Trees swayed, leaves fell, and the wind howled. Yet Jim - our server - remained firmly planted on the ground. As much as it may seem this is the greatest service possible, it doesn't even rank in my top 10 greatest experiences at UNCLE BUBS AWARD WINNING BBQ RESTAURANT.

Fun BBQ spot! For being a counter service I thought it was a little pricey, but it seems like a…read morelocal spot, so I'd be back. My toddlers liked the kids meal, husband liked his sandwich. As a vegetarian I'm just thankful they offer a veg friendly meal. Oh but please add traditional sweet tea to the restaurant!

It was one of those rare afternoons where the air finally felt alive again after months of brutal…read morewinter winds and endless gray skies. The sun stretched across the pavement like it had personally returned to remind everyone what happiness felt like. The air was crisp, cinematic almost. I had just finished demolishing a bowl at Chipotle when, in the distance, glowing like a beacon of hope to hungry travelers, I spotted the legendary Scooby's sign. Curiosity took over immediately. I wandered into the establishment in search of Scooby snacks. The atmosphere was charming, nostalgic, and wonderfully chaotic in the best way possible. I asked for a paper menu and a few recommendations for the next time I stopped by. Little did I know destiny would return me there in less than 24 hours. The previous night had been a reckless adventure through the city. Loud music, shots, questionable decisions, the usual. The next morning I awoke slightly dehydrated but not hungover because, quite frankly, I am built different. Starving and operating purely on instinct, I prayed Scooby's would be open. Miraculously, it was. As I approached the restaurant, I could hear the passionate echo of a woman enthusiastically yelling into a microphone at what appeared to be a nearby high school graduation ceremony. I stepped inside and was greeted by a smile that honestly made it difficult to remember I came there for food. I asked for a recommendation and was directed toward the gyro meal with jalapeños on the side. What arrived before me was not merely a gyro. It was a colossal, magnificent monument to human achievement. The thing was enormous. Overflowing with flavor, perfectly seasoned meat, fresh toppings, warm pita, and enough character to deserve its own Netflix special. I have eaten gyros from many places, including spots run by Greeks themselves, and somehow this glorious beast stood above them all. The interior of the restaurant felt oddly familiar, almost like a real-life Krusty Krab tucked away in the suburbs. Naturally, I felt spiritually obligated to order what could only be described as a Krabby Patty equivalent. The hamburger arrived beautifully grilled, juicy, smoky, and crafted with the kind of precision reserved for aircraft engineering. Scooby's is not just a restaurant. It is an experience. A beautiful fever dream fueled by hunger, nostalgia, jalapeños, and exceptional customer service.

The food here never disappoints. Burgers, hot dogs, and the chicken gyros are so good! The prices…read morecan stack up quickly for a burger joint, but the food is good.