Culver's

I was visiting NIU in DeKalb for a few days and was looking for healthy food options. As far as…read morechains go, this is a pretty good one with healthy options. I went here twice, ordered the salad and soup combo and the skinny sandwich and salad combo. Everything tasted pretty good, and the service was prompt and friendly.

I love Potbelly sandwiches. The bread is better than the competition and some of the sandwich…read morecombinations, such as the Italian and the Med are unbeatable in the sandwich world. However, I prefer the competition 9 times out of ten because Potbelly is over priced. 10 dollars and change for a lunch and it's just a sandwich, so not even including chips or a drink is significantly more expensive than the competition. That's the reason for 4 stars, it's over priced.

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Burger Naan

4.6(80 reviews)

1.3 mi

This is a must visit if you're in the area... or even if you travel here. My first time visit blew…read moreme away with the warm, inviting interior, and charming owner. He explained everything to us and we selected a samosa chat, a favorite of mine, and my dining companion ordered the lava chicken. The owner explained the dish to us and convinced us it was a must have. Must have? Yes... MUST HAVE!!! It's a sweet and deliciously spiced dish that Is pretty mild given the explosively fiery name. Delicious texture to the chicken with a light crunchy, not breaded, and the sauce? OMG!!! Travel here from Arizona if need be. The mango lassi was spot on delicious but the lavender smooth? It's from another world that is full of peace and happiness. Seriously... no exaggeration. Come and experience.

Wow. What a pleasant surprise. Came in for an early lunch. The butter chicken Mac n cheese,…read morebriyani, and paneer tikka loaded fries were all excellent. The briyani was special. Had an iced coffee that was great, as well. The lady behind the counter is super nice and happy to help you decide on menu items. I owe her a huge thanks for recommending the briyani. There's a bunch of indoor seating which was nice for a hot summer day. The inside isn't authentic. More like a counter- order hot dog place. But don't let that fool you.

Cool plant grower towards the back of the restaurant. Not sure what its growing.

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Front window could use some cleaning and sprucing up

The Flame

4.6(56 reviews)

1.3 mi

Always tasty, always friendly! Beautiful cozy spot in downtown DeKalb. The saganaki and moussaka…read moreare my favorites with a glass of Greek wine.

Food is great! I ordered it as takeout and it was ready in a jiffy . Folks were nice and…read morerestaurant looked nice. Soup, potatoes, shrimp and lamb chops were good. Definitely will return next time I'm in town. Thumbs up

Best saganski ever yum

Gyro Pita Sandwich

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Gyro Salad

Los 3 Burritos

3.8(114 reviews)

1.0 mi

The tacos were decent, meat was barely seasoned and kind of…read moredry. Something i would get to just fill up my stomach if there's nothing else.

This place was good as of a couple years ago--our last order. This is now our last order…read more -painfully slow to deliver -ambient temperature food -burrito was small, under filled, and wrapped so poorly it couldn't be picked up and held for more than two bites -enchiladas were meh -rice was meh -no cutlery and not even a straw for the horchata -beans had little flavor beyond the bean. Tasted unseasoned and wasn't overly wet and runny -horchata was decent -surprisingly with all that the meat quality was decent. Service? Delivery took over an hour! See pic!

Clean dining room

Carne Asada nachos

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Outside

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

1.4(139 reviews)

0.1 mi

My husband lives this Popeyes he only likes dark meat. As a chef himself he knows where fresh food…read moreis made. I always place a special order for him and the flour the chicken right in the spot and fry it too. You know is fresh since they are frying it right on the spot the manager and the rest of the crew very friendly. The rice and beans very delicious and we love the mash potatoes too yum

they always are out of something from chicken, which is their main PRIORITY, to sides and just…read moreexpect you to roll with it. service is always so nonchalant and barely caring about the customer. and online orders are always missing items or incorrect items. I love popeyes but this is a poor example of a restaurant at this location and wouldn't be surprised if they were closed down

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Sonic Drive-In

2.1(32 reviews)

0.2 mi

They have really gone downhill lately. I love Sonic and have given them so many chances. My drink…read morenever has ice - I order an iced tea, I'm assuming it melts. Corn dogs are always burned. I order ahead of time, arrive at stall, put in code and end up going inside to retrieve order. Not going back.

I placed a mobile order at 12:44 for ASAP and I assumed that would give them plenty of time to make…read more2 things. The order time on the app said 12:50 and I got here at 12:48, 1:02 now and I am still waiting at this near empty sonic. What a joke.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.8(46 reviews)

0.3 mi

Closed a whole hr early. On the door and maps it says OPEN TILL 11. NOT 10PM over there putting…read morefood away. And cleaning up the kitchen . Get outta here

It's 01/11/25 and while eating my bowl of chicken, beans and rice, there was a finger nail in my…read morefood. This is DISGUSTING!!! I threw up for about 20 minutes.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.4(32 reviews)

3.2 mi

Five stars. Not just for the chicken -- though it's great -- but because the Raising Cane's in…read moreDeKalb, Illinois is home to a miracle of modern engineering: the loudest restroom stall door on Earth. This isn't hyperbole. This door doesn't simply close -- it announces itself with the fury of creation. It's a blast so thunderous it could part clouds. When I tried to shut it, the resulting sound wave nearly knocked the sauce cups off the counter. My grandpa, who's lived through enough history to be unshakable, heard it and went pale -- said it sounded like "the sky itself falling." The entire restaurant froze. Fry cooks paused. Toasts trembled. For a full five seconds, everyone in that Cane's shared a single, reverent silence. And that's when it hit me: this door is not just loud -- it's holy. It deserves pilgrims. People travel the world to see the Grand Canyon, to visit the pyramids, to circle the Kaaba in Mecca. But one day, I believe they'll come to DeKalb -- not for the chicken tenders (though they are solid) -- but to experience The Door. To stand before it in awe. To hear its unearthly thunder and whisper, "I was here." You don't visit this Raising Cane's. You make a pilgrimage to it. You bring your friends, your family, your earplugs. You witness something primal and transcendent -- a door that humbles all who hear it. Five stars. A divine experience in fast-food form. Come for the chicken, stay for the revelation.

All I to say it I know things are not free in life but. I literally payed over $19 dollars, the…read morelady at the window talking about, imma have to charge u for the WATER!!! Smfh y'all funny af

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.7(30 reviews)

0.2 mi

My preferred sandwich chain then Jimmy Johns and Firehouse…read more I sometimes can't make up my mind and end up getting two mini sandwiches.

I went to order a sandwich and they just ignored me like I wasn't standing there so I left and went…read moreto subway instead.

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Jimmy John's

2.7(30 reviews)

1.0 mi

Terrible drive -thru pickup experience. I received a Turkey Tom sandwich with 2 pcs of meat. I…read moredrove back to this location to try to get this issue resolved and the manager was rude with terrible customer service. He kept shaking his head and was upset that I complained about the portion size of meat on my sandwich that I paid for.

This used to be a great place to order lunch. I've ordered twice this month and both times the…read moreorder took more than hour to arrive. I'm not even a mile away. The food is fine if you go pick it up but if you want delivery, make sure you order at least an hour before you want to eat. I beg you to stop using UberEats and go back to having your own drivers.

Sandwich and a drink - Cherry Coke!

#15- the Club Tuna

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Martin H.

4 years ago

Took order in front of us and then said they were closed 10:35pm just ordered at Sonic

Culver's - hotdogs - Updated October 2026

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