This place deserves way more than 5 stars in my book. I've reviewed RHR before but I love them so…read moremuch just had to again. The first time I made the mistake of just getting a regular single patty hamburger but not this time! Pro tip honey the RHR Double with fries. Just a simple cash only joint but it gets the job done all of the time. One of the BEST smash burgers in Chicago. And I'm not the only k r to think that. If you follow any foodies on Instagram most of them will say the same. Their home cut fries are the bomb as well. And for $8.50?!?! The price a burger should be. The quality a burger should be. I'm a HUGE fan of RHR. o and the one in Skokie shares a building with Oberweiss. How can you not like that combo?

This place is half Redhot Ranch and half ice cream shop. The ice cream shop takes credit cards, the…read moreRedhot Ranch does not, but there is a weird ATM there to get cash if you don't have any. I have passed by this place so many times, so I was happy that I finally had a chance to check them out. The Redhot Ranch side is a no frills industrial design. And they are smashburgers, which I didn't know ahead of time and wish I did as I would have skipped it. Nothing says a good burger like smashing the ever lovin' crap out of it and getting rid if all the flavor, slapping a couple slices of cheese on it and whatever toppings you want to disguise the flavor of the meat. It was a messy burger. The fries were okay as well. Nothing to really say that I'm itching to go back. With so many burger shops around, skip this one.

After looking for somewhere in the area to have lunch, we ended up at Poochie's. Good food and…read morefriendly staff! Inside is very clean and well decorated with Chicago sports memorabilia and such. We both had the cheddar burger (they use Merkt's cheese!) and cheese fries (more Merkt's!). The woman in front of me ordered a grilled salami sandwich. If I ever find myself back here again, that'll be the next thing I try.

Ok Poochie's is a nice stop for some real food. Good Chi Town dogs. Fries are fresh cut, but they…read moreseemed as if they were over cooked or maybe sat too long. But they were ok. I would show a pic of the hot dog but I ate it. But I also got a burger that wasn't bad. The services were pleasant and fast. Nice family atmosphere. This does get the Monalisa stamp for me. I will be back with hope the fries are better.

I offered The Fry Fusion as one of three dinner options offered to my aunt for her annual bingo…read morebirthday outing and she chose it, probably due to the breasted chicken on the menu. My boyfriend and I ordered chicken to share as well as waffle fries. My daughter ordered a burger. My aunt ordered chicken as well. My uncle ordered a bowl of sorts with rice and meat. The person taking our order was friendly, patient, and told us to move tables around to accommodate our party of five plus all of the food. The staff also kept giving us free items to try as we were eating, like French fries and a banana pudding. The banana pudding was not large enough to share with everyone so I waited until I was back in the car to head to bingo and split it with my boyfriend. It tasted like banana Laffy Taffy so I am not sure how I feel about that. The breasted chicken was cooked to order, hot, crispy, and had a little kick to it. The rice was flavorful. The onion rings were okay. The waffle fries were definitely superior to the traditional ones. The hamburger was good! The restaurant space was clean, quiet, and spacious. I would make the drive for the broasted chicken again! I wish The Fry Fusion all the success!

This place is about 2 months old. I found this online with not too many reviews. I would have to…read moresubtract one star because the Indian girl working the cashier register on 10/22/25 around 9:40 PM, kind of had a poor attitude. She looked like she didn't want to be there. We ordered the zinger burger combo meal, 6 piece chicken, mango lassi, and lotus pudding. The food had generous portions. The chicken skin was very crispy and the meat was juicy. The sauce definitely adds another layer to it. I really enjoyed the zinger burger. Lotus pudding is highly recommended, it's not sweet or salty. Prices were fair. I would come back.

So fried chicken is the main item. Actually only have 3 main items. Menu is straightforward as can…read morebe. Ordered their #1 number chicken sandwhich with two side. Got to admit that sandwhich was huge. I know it cost a bit more then I would like, but the portion size broke my doubt. The chicken isn't cut to be flat so it is not cut even on the bun. You get a large lope sided chicken tender(according to the menu, but tenders are not that large. Think it is a cutted breast). The batter was pretty crispy. Took it home in a sealed container and it maintained it's crunch being covered in coleslaw. Can only imagine eating it fresh. Topped with a generous potion of coleslaw. Fries were good, the potato salad was really good. Can't remember a restaurant that served it but this place is worth trying. Really make you wonder why there isn't more good potato salad. Overall a lot more satisfying than I thought

Small wings and sauce drizzled on top (not tossed). Would not get again. I'll opt for Buffalo Wild…read moreWings bigger wings. For a party - perfect. For lunch - not so much in low number wings. (Got mine BOGO 10 piece).

Thirteen years have elapsed since the first time I ever dined at Portillo's Skokie and Thursday…read morenight when a few relatives of mine and I swung by here to cap a fun-filled day. You may be wondering why the 13 years. First off, I live in Texas and am vacationing in the Chicagoland area for my niece's wedding. Second, while I've been to Chicago several times between now and 2013, I went to other places when I felt a gnawing craving for beef. Because I'm staying close by, my cousin thought we should check this place out. I'm no stranger to Portillo's or even the beef, which I consider the best sandwich in the entire universe. That said, I came here confident I would have another epic experience at one of The Windy City's famous exports. Man, I was right. I ended a day in which my way-too-early flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed over two hours with the No. 1 meal -- a regular beef with fries and a drink -- and it undoubtedly hit the spot. The beef was done dipped, hot and sweet, the purported traditional way to order the sandwich. While Houston has at least four Portillo's locations, I must say that they can't beat the OG in its birthplace.

I've always been a fan of Portillo's. It used to be consistent and good value, I find it no longer…read moreto be the case. Prices are high for a fast food restaurant. How is a burger, Italian beef and cheese fries almost $30??? The fries come out lukewarm, soggy and tastes like freezer burn. The burgers are overcooked and tiny. The beef quality in the Italian beef is just not there. My recent experience at the Skokie location was quite poor. Long story, but there was an ordering and gift card mishap. And instead of honoring what they promised or just making things right, the manager made passive aggressive comments. I didn't need an apology which I didn't get anyway, but I sure as heck did not deserve the attitude by the manager. All the other workers were kind and professional. Only the manager on duty was rude. Given the price point, quality and poor service. You have lost a long time loyal customer. And your rewards program is in desperate need of an overhaul.

I'm thinking I've fallen in love with Culver's fish…read more Stopped in for a quick bite my go-to order is a double Culver's Deluxe burger. But lately I've been getting the Atlantic cod dinner or the Walleye dinner. The nice lady behind the counter took my order for the 2 piece cod dinner and handed me a number. The place was packed and I found a table and waited. The dining area is large but felt small with so many people. I received my order and dug in. The fish was fresh and hot, tasted like it just was made. The fish was flaky and crispy. I love the tartar sauce that they give you. With a squeeze of lemon and malt vinegar the fish is so good that I wish I would have gotten the 3 piece dinner. The cole slaw was creamy with a good crunch. The French fries were really good. The roll wasn't as fluffy this time around and didn't get any butter. But, I'm lazy and didn't want to get up, so I dipped my roll in the tartar sauce, not bad. I left full and happy. I have to go back for the walleye before it disappears.

I've been going to Culver's for years if not decades however this particular review is for the…read moreCulver's in Skokie. I came here several times and I don't know why I didn't do a review until now however, this most recent visit on a Friday during lent was absolutely fantastic. The lady working at the register behind the counter was so super friendly and helpful. She made me aware of so many different combinations and options of what you can do with a simple two-piece fish platter that comes with two side sides. For example, I didn't know you could even change out the sides, let alone app for the premium size or even forfeit some of the sides. I usually eat at Culver's on Fridays during lent and this is the first time anyone's ever told me all the possible options, which was mind-boggling While it might be a little overwhelming, I will say it was great to even realize that there were any options to begin with She had the most bubbly, friendly personality, absolute patience to even explain all of these things to us and then to take our order and get it right who knew? Anyhow, she is great whoever trained her was fantastic and whoever hired her definitely saw her ability to do well at this job. She clearly likes people she likes communicating and being helpful. I like Culver's overall not just for fish but also for the cheese curds and the sandwich sandwiches. This is a solid go to for fast food when I have to choose fast food.

I'm glad I finally got a chance to try it. There's parking on both sides of the building, which I…read morethink has been the issue when I've visited in the past--not seeing parking in the place I thought was for them. The deli is the main attraction, and we got a couple sandwiches. I got a reuben, their leanest cut, and it was really good. There was so much meat--too much for me, but it is super filling. They also have a bakery, though I didn't pick anything up from there. There's lots of soups, too, which I'll probably pick up if I visit again. There are some specialty foods, and they have some tables both in and outside if you'd like to stay a while.

Stopped in for a quick bite…read more I really think you should examine the menu before going there are a lot of choices. Once I got the hang of ordering. Place the order at one end of the counter and you pick it all the way on the end. They take the sandwich in back to finish it. I ordered a corned beef on an onion roll. While I waited they have a nice selection of baked goods. Cookies, bread and desserts!! The decor is eclectic with nice nods to delis. I received my sandwich and ate outside, because the indoor dining area was full. My sandwich was really good, I would like a little extra mustard next time. The meat was tender and flavorful. The pickles they give you are top notch.

Best Jollibee location! The food was fresh, delicious, and everything came out perfectly. This was…read moreactually the only location where we were able to get our food without an issue. At other locations, our orders were either canceled or we waited over an hour only to find out they hadn't even made the order. Really appreciate the team here for being reliable and getting everything right. Definitely our go-to Jollibee from now on!

Long wait times, unhelpful staff, greasy chicken that tastes like someone dumped sugar on it. I…read moredon't know how this place has been in business for so long. Just awful.

While in Skokie, I decided to give Herm's a try. I've tried Poochie's and loved it, but hey, a new…read moreplace. First thing, I was disappointed they had no hot dog special, you know, like 2 hot dogs, fries and a drink for x dollars. It was all a la cart. And one hot dog was $5.05, fries not included. I decided to get the Herm's special, which is supposed to be a 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger with fries and a drink. It was $18.55 so i figured it was going to be on par with Five Guys, which charges around $21 but you get a ton of fries and a really good burger. Ok, I'm waiting for my dinner. Here's where it goes off the rails... While I'm sitting, waiting for my food, the guy is making a hot dog for another customer. He's holding the bun in his left hand (no gloves), while applying the condiments. After he's done, he takes money from the customer with the same hand, and proceeds to make another hot dog, with the same unwashed hand. That's a major red flag. My burger arrived shortly after that. The burger? Good but undersized for the price. The fries were thin and average at best. Small portion for the price. I had to use the bathroom downstairs, and it was out of soap. Another red flag there. Look, Poochie's is better, cheaper, cleaner, and right down the road. Sorry, but I was disappointed with Herm's.

Great place. Love the food but the people are the best!!! The man who took our order was very kind…read more We are out of towners and he explained the hot dog experience to us. We will eat here every time we are back in the area. Love it!!!

I've been to this location a few times and it's due time for a review. It's a reliable lunch /…read moredinner option while we are at the mall. Ordering is pretty straight forward but the pickup is not always consistent and efficient. The food is always correct and great every time I go.

Not my place. Mediocre food. Shakes are better at home. Servers are usually nice. Just not…read morewhere I want to go