My first visit I had to try the Italian beef, especially with their claim it's the best in Chicago…read more I did enjoy it and the meal deal was a good value. Medium heat from the giardiniera and the beef had great flavor and a good chew. Pretty good fries and polite staff made for a 4.5 star visit.

Food is just high. I love the old skool date night Happy Days feel but the prices just don't match…read moreand everything is Al La Cart. Need more specials so people can visit more frequently.

The food is not good -Friday fish fry is Gordan's Fisherman you can purchase at grocery store!!…read moreSupported this establishment for 11years -when the food was good and when it is was terrible! Played and loss a ton of money on their machine-no regrets about that -it was what they call gambling -well after all these years -the owners banned 9 ladies from the bar-all in are 60 and 70 years! Didn't like are negative attitudes -I I hope it made him feel like a big man -banned us! We have enjoyed telling people -all are shocked by the stupidity of the owner!!

NOT ANNAS PLACE ! Please disregard previous reviews as this is no longer the same restaurant. The…read morekitchen has been taken over and is now called NOLA Louisiana Kitchen. There is no Yelp page for this business so these reviews will be misleading. The signage for this place is still Anna's but it is really a whole new restaurant with a new menu. We dined in for lunch today. It is pleasant enough inside with a few tables and about half of the space devoted to a bar and slots. The food is excellent and you wont find anything like it in the immediate area. It is New Orleans style food, things like Po'boy, etouffee, jambalaya, fried seafood and seafood boils.They even have beignets! My husband had the etouffee which he said was delicious. The shrimp Po-boy was excellent. Very crispy and the right amount of heat. The server was very helpful and attentive. The Nutella beignets were wonderful! I hope this restaurant establishes its own Yelp page and gets their own reviews. Unfortunately it is kind of confusing as there is no signage identifying it as a new place with a new menu. It really looks like just a slots place and the parking is confusing because there are two lots adjacent to the building that are not for this place for some reason. They were both empty. There is another lot just to the east where you can park. I hope this place can solve the identity issue because the food is so good and I would like to see it stick around.

Call at 6:45 to place a order for pick up they do not take any pickup orders past 3 PM. This should…read morebe posted on their Yelp and maps ad. When I asked what time they close, they said between 730 and 8 o'clock. I enjoy eating at original Pete's I won't be ordering Pete's 2 again shamefully considering they are minutes away from my home.

Have been in twice. First their famous burger then an Italian beef dipped hot. It was a decent chew…read morebut their beef lacked a lot of flavor. Employees are helpful and keep the dining room clean. I was expecting more.

The wings are a little too salty. The loaded fries are pretty good. They have a watermelon kool aid…read morewhich is very delicious and not too sweet. I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese lack flavor. The service is nice. Small dining area space.

Wing Snob!! First impression was surprisingly good. Tried them as a quick and easy choice after we…read morearrived at are hotel in Chicago. We did not know what to expect but we were delighted! Good wings, good sized wings with great flavor. I had the honey BBQ, my wife had a sweet and spicy sauce and a spicy honey BBQ. All was good. They had a reasonably priced 20 piece with fries and drinks. You get to choose up to 4 flavors and get two dipping sauces. The service was fast and friendly. The only issue is that it was a take out place only. We were looking for a place to sit and eat. Oh well it was still good. The bonus to this place is that they had Kool-aid as a drink options. In fact 4 flavors of Kool-aid, Grape, Tropical Punch, pink Lemonade and Cherry. The Kool-aid brought back memories.

I was pleased to find that The Original Chickies was listed on Uber Eats when I searched for it. It…read moreis a restaurant that always catches my eye while driving down Roosevelt Road en route to my barber. Its 4.9-star rating out of 20 ratings was the assurance I needed that I would have a quality experience. Looking through the menu at Chickies, I was interested in the Cheese Ravioli, Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce, Hand-Cut French Fries, and Jumbo Pizza Slice with a drink. I must say that I was surprised to see so many Italian items on the menu at Chickies because I always pictured it as a burger restaurant. I ended up ordering their Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce because it was the one thing my taste buds desired at the time--other than a slice of pizza, which I can honestly eat every day and not get bored of. I love ordering online for the convenience and the ability to schedule a pickup time. Most of the time, my orders are ready--or nearly ready--upon arrival. By the time I reached the restaurant, my order was being finished behind the counter. While waiting for my order, I just could not resist ordering a cherry milkshake--a rare item for me to see on a menu--while browsing through the menu to kill time. I joked with the employee that it is an item that will surely lure me back to Chickies. Because of this smooth experience, the likelihood of me ordering online from this location again is very high. "Mmmm... That is good!" was my first response after taking a sip of the cherry milkshake, which tasted exactly as it sounds. I had quite a few sips before even driving out of the parking lot at Chickies. It was so good that my mouth watered between sips, and I failed to take any pictures of it--which you will have to forgive me for. I was very pleased with the size of the Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce. It was beautifully presented and tasted delicious! Each bite offered a perfect blend of savory eggplant and rich red sauce, so I wasted no time finishing it. If you are staring at the Chickies menu and cannot decide what to get, look no further than the Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce--it will leave you feeling thoroughly satisfied. Being that I had a great ordering experience, I would surely order from The Original Chickies again whether it be Uber Eats delivery or takeout whenever visiting the area. Service: 5 | Ambiance: 5 | Food: 5 | Overall Rating: 5 ~ Think happy thoughts. ~ Thomas G

We recently tried The Original Chickies and had a mixed--but overall decent--experience…read more The staff was friendly and helpful, which definitely made a positive impression right away. The cheeseburger was okay, but the patty was smaller than expected and could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming compared to other spots. The loaded fries were a highlight--topped with cheese, Italian beef, and fresh jalapeños. They were flavorful and absolutely massive, easily a meal on their own. We also had the breaded steak sandwich, which was decent but could have used some jalapeños for extra flavor. Portion-wise, it was very generous and easily enough for two people to share. The chicken fingers were just okay--good size, but again, a bit more seasoning would have helped. The mushrooms were solid, and the onion rings were better than most--big and crispy--but there were quite a few broken pieces. We also tried the famous cannoli shake, which tasted exactly like you'd expect--a cannoli in liquid form. If you like cannolis, you'll probably enjoy it. Overall, not a bad spot with generous portions and friendly service, but some items--especially the burgers--could use a bit more flavor and a larger patty to really stand out.

Out of town guest here. We stopped in on a complete lark after meandering off the interstate to…read moreavoid traffic. The RC cola sign immediately took me back to my childhood and made me smile. We were greeted really warmly and had our questions answered about the menu. And when I tell you that jumbo polish sausage was worth every single calorie, I mean it. I had mine with everything except onions and relish. The hot peppers are spicy! In a great way! The sausage had a great snap when I bit into it and the classic polish sausage flavor was so good and perfectly spiced/seasoned. The bun was soft but didn't fall apart when I ate. The man who took our order was extremely nice and gave me a sample of the sloppy Joe to try as well. I felt like I was part of the neighborhood. The basket of fries was enormous and they were hot and fresh. RC tastes exactly like it did when I was a kid in Buffalo. The no-frills walk up counter/drive in style old-time atmosphere is retro-cool . We ate at one of the three standing tables . If I lived in Chicago, I would definitely be a regular at Mickey's. Thanks for a GREAT meal and warm welcome to Chicago. - your new friend from Virginia.

Great food. Great employees. Great food. I think this small restaurant has the best Italian Beef…read morearound. I go out of my way to pick up 2lbs of beef and 2lbs of sausage. Mickeys is awesome.

Just being a cafe that is open into the later evening hours is enough to warrant a positive review,…read morebut the dream does not end there. This is the type of place you'd expect to find enmeshed within a community in one or the other neighborhoods of the city. An eclectic menu where everything feels deliberate and treasured, you'll surely find something to slide across your taste buds. Ordering for pickup, the food was ready quickly, was hot and delicious, and while service was limited in that experience, it was still wholly hospitable and inviting.

I liked how the restaurants environment how it was calm and peaceful. There weren't many people but…read moreit still was great and I'm glad we went. The waiter was very kind to us and even took a selfie. The food took longer than we expected so at least we had no where to be. Overall the food was pretty good but the sandwich was saltier than we prefer. The crispy potatoes are a must buy and were a great part of the meal. The orange juice was solid but resembled grapefruit juice. We might come back and it was a worth while experience Sincerely, The Breakfast Club.

I made a point to avoid Portillo's because they're in every neighborhood in Chicagoland. I wanted…read moreto give my money to a local restaurant, which in this case was Ariston. Plus, it was a fantastic option during our late night travels on Friday since it was close to our current location. The place including their small restroom was clean and the staff is friendly and patient especially with indecisive people trying to decide what to order. The sausage had more flavor if you ask me, more than Portillo's, Pop's and U Dawg U.

Found this place on the way back home from Oak Park after my first stop for an Italian beef (Poor…read moreBoy) had closed early for the night and I'm glad I did. Ariston makes a decent beef sandwich with soft bread, a nice serving of sliced beef, excellent tasting au jus and good giardineira. The medium fries and beef combo that comes with a canned drink was just under $15 which is a bit pricey but still not bad for the quality. Their crinkle cut fries are delicious and we're served crispy and piping hot. I luckily got in a little after 12:15am and was able to beat out the last minute rush as a good 5-6 cars pulled into the lot after I ordered. I don't think there would have been much of a wait even I had been a little later though as my order was ready in less than 5 mins. This made me a little worried but like I mentioned the food ended up being good. The staff were not necessarily friendly but I wouldn't characterize them as rude either. They just seemed to be really dialed in to get through all the orders which I appreciated. The interior is pretty lived in but it's not overly dirty or anything. They have an almost ridiculously extensive menu so I can't say much for the rest of the food but if a good beef and fries late at night is what you're looking for Ariston is a good option.

The King Turkey Sub is always a hit for me! It's definitely one of my go to's…read more .......

I visited Poor Boy because I was hungry, and in the mood to try something featured on their menu…read moreafter leaving a nearby park. The interest in visiting has always been there because I work nearby and ever since I tried their fries which were ordered by my coworker, I wanted to visit. Poor Boy sits along Roosevelt Rd in a high traffic area in Maywood. The parking lot itself is private with an acceptable number of parking spaces available. While pulling my vehicle into a parking space, I could not ignore the smell of the food looming in the air which built anticipation to enter. Once I entered, I stood in a line which gave me time to browse the menu as the customer ahead of me ordered. After the customer ordered, the employee took my order, giving off an enthusiastic vibe in the process. Here I was thinking that I would visit and order just fries, but nope! That changed once I saw the fish sandwich on the menu as an option. I was asked by the employee if I wanted the combo instead and I accepted! Now best believe I was not going to visit Poor Boy and not order those delicious fries that my coworker knows that I love. My order was completed in no more than 8 minutes, and I was well on my way. I opted out of dine-in, choosing to take my order to go because I did not want to be in the area long. We all know how terrible the traffic is in the area, and I had no interest in being out in it. Moreover, the restaurant appeared decently clean, and the atmosphere gave off a fast-food restaurant vibe. And inside, there were an acceptable number of tables with seats inside of the dining area. Upon getting inside of my vehicle I could not resist eating those fresh tasting fries before even driving out of the parking space, tehehe. It was a good thing that I had them in my lap eating them because they helped calm my nerves while being amongst impatient drivers along Roosevelt Rd. I swear! The elastic on my panties is wearing out from having to pull them up, just to deal with impatient drivers on the road. I must admit that food cures anything, but I do wish that the employees did not chunk extra un-bagged loose fries inside of the bag, burying my fish sandwich underneath in the process. I mean come on, sheesh! The first bite of the fish sandwich left me with a mouth full of fish, lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce! However, the first words out of my mouth after swallowing that first bite was, "Mmm, that is good!". I have to say that the fish sandwich swayed the rating I had intended on giving Poor Boy because of those loose fries. I am glad that I finally considered visiting because it would have prolonged the chance of tasting their fish sandwich. I could very well re-visit and order from Poor Boy again because it sits in an area that I frequent. Whenever that visit depends on the craving of my tastebuds at the time. Service: 4 | Ambiance: 3 1/2 | Food: 4 Recommendations: greek salad, garden salad, fish sandwich, shrimp dinner, fries. ~ Oh darling, let's be adventurers ~ Thomas G

We were just traveling through the area and stopped here on whim for breakfast. So glad that we…read moredid! The service was great. Every employee we encoutered was extremely nice and helpful. The food was delicious and the portions were insane! The amount of food you get for your dollar here is definitely worth it and everything we ate was delicious! I definitely recommend it!

The warm, old school family restaurants that I grew up frequenting! I settled into a back corner…read morebooth with my laptop and expense report receipts and enjoyed a breakfast skillet. Small groups of 2-3 came in and out throughout my time there. The service was quick and attentive without being overbearing. There's a parking lot for convenience.