Consider me a fan! This joint is conveniently located just down the road from Feed My Starving…read moreChildren. It makes for a perfect post - pack hang. The food definitely stands out in terms of quality. It is most comparable to places like Canes , with the chicken/fries/toast combo. However they excel in comparison with their dirty sodas and other food offerings. The fries, cheese curds and Texas toast are all delicious snack options. Everything comes out hot and cooked to order. The portions are a good size and it all tastes fresh. The dirty sodas were a fun thing to try out. During my visits, I tried the "Toasty Marshmallow" (Mr Pibb) and the "Float On" (Barqs) . Both are sweet combinations and are fun treats. There's a lot here that makes them stand out from most fast-casual places and overall provide a quality dining experience.

In a category that I feel is saturated with lots of restaurants, and becoming increasingly…read moresaturated -- Minnie Bird stands out for me both in terms of choice and quality. Shops that offer chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, fries, and similar options have become very commonplace in this area of the Chicago suburbs. Even without considering the quality of food, there's a few features that make this a hit for me. The dining room is fun, yet appropriate. The value here is great both in terms of quantity of food, and overall pricing. The ice cream that changes monthly provides a fun way to customize a periodic visit. While I'm not crazy about the texture and flavor of it, it's still an enjoyable dessert -- particularly on a warm day. The sides such as fried cheese curds and spicy fries are different. The dirty soda options also provide a ton of possibilities for social media posts and different flavor options on each visit. Service is not too slow for how busy the restaurant is, and parking isn't too difficult. The food is very good here, both in terms of flavor and texture -- and generously portioned as well. The tenders rival the best versions I've had from other dedicated chicken restaurants. Crispy with tender chicken that stands well on its own without sauces, but at the same time has a heightened experience with the quality sauces, which each have a distinct flavor profile. I also enjoyed the cole slaw and texas toast considerably, and especially the fries which were crisp and matched very well with the sauces. The same level of food quality is also present in their sandwiches and wraps, which mix the same quality components together for a delicious product.

I got a sandwich here a few years ago, before it burned, and it was fantastic. I've driven by this…read moreplace as few hundred times since then and this is the first time I've stopped in to eat. It was FANTASTIC! I ate inside because it's all new, clean, small but still spacious and my tuna melt was the best tuna melt I've ever had! I will DEFINITELY be back for another one! It's all self serve and everyone was super friendly. There wasn't one thing to dislike! I'm a fan now!

Gyro and beefs were pretty good. Real strawberries in their shakes/malts. Yum! I would go back and…read moretry other items.

Great food. Great service. A welcome surprise. The cheese pie was unique and tasty. The steak…read moreand fries had a green chimicurry(sp) that made the dish. And the chocolate cake was prepared in a way I never had before.

Argentine style steak was really good. Veggies with it were amazing. They have a kids menu, just…read morehave to ask and they will tell you verbally. Waitress and owner checked on us multiple times, they were great.

Fast service. Order was correct. I do like the spin on a gyro burrito- makes it easier to eat…read more Ambiance is family friendly. They have good specials on certain days. Free ice cream tasting and also gave us a coupon for a free hot dog next visit. Overall good experience. Check them out.

We have a love/hate relationship with this place. Crazy expensive for fast food but the chicken…read morepita and shakes are absolutely the best. Then I find out it's BOGO free on the regular chicken pitas when we have been buying the mini-regular pits for the entire year. Ugh. The free ice cream is a nice touch. This is a great place for groups. They have a ton of deals each week, but overall just really expensive. If you get a match on a deal, great.

The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

We decided to come here as 2 of my sons wanted to try this place. We invited my in-laws and my…read morebrother-in-law and his family. Since there was a total of 11 and the seating is first come first serve, we decided to call to see if they had reservations. They did take our name and reserved a table. When we arrived we noticed a table was reserved and we were informed that it was our table. We sat and looked over the menus. When we were ready my 2 boys and I went up to place our order. My one son has major allergies so we spoke to the chef and he came back out to recommend the dishes he can have. It was great that he did so and gave us confidence that my son would be able to eat without worrying too much about the ingredients. I ordered the Shrimp Kalamakia with a side of the Greek Rice. My son with the allergies ordered the Pork Kalamakia with Greek Rice and no pita, my other son ordered the Traditional Pork Gyro with Greek Rice. The sides we ordered: Saganaki Fritters and Spanakopitakia. My son that ordered the Pork Kalamakia devoured it. He said it was tender and juicy and probably could have eaten 4 skewers. My Shrimp Kalamakia was nicely charred and seasoned, I squeezed some lemon and it provided a nice tang over the seasoning. The Lemon rice pilaf was soft and cook just right and was nicely balanced. I had one Saganaki Ball and it was delicious. My son had the Pork Gyros said it was really good and the Tzatziki sauce was creamy and rich with flavors. My in-laws bought the table desserts and I got the Baklava and my wife got Loukoumades (Greek Donuts with Nutella) and both did not disappoint. I really loved the citrus honey syrup in the Baklava. The Loukoumades had a crispy shell and nice a fluffy on the inside and the Nutella amount was perfect. This place is very good and well worth the price in my opinion. I loved the fact that they took the time to make sure my son with allergies was safe.

I went here for a late lunch before my flight home and they were not very busy at the time. I…read moredecided to try the wings, fries and jalapeño poppers and everything was amazing. The building is easy to access and walkable in the downtown area. The staff was really friendly and helped explain I could use their sauce bar or have the wings sauced I decided to try the sauce bar so I could try different flavors and seasoning. I tried the lemon pepper dry rub and the garlic parm sauce both were really flavorful. The real star of the show is the extremely crispy and juicy wings the skin was some of the crispiest and crunchy wings I've ever had in Chicago and with no breading it was amazing. The wings also were nicely flavored by them self without any sauce. If you like crispy wings you have to try this place !! The place is very clean and charming with a friendly staff I'll make sure to stop in next time I'm in the area

If you're looking for a shop with EVERYTHING, Chick-n-Fizz is the place. They sell chicken tenders…read moreand snacks, dirty sodas, they have an arcade with a photo booth as well as escape rooms. I had been wanting to try this place for a while, so my husband, a friend, and I went in and ordered a chicken tender and French fry basket (comes with a Tootsie Roll candy) and an instant campfire (Mug root beer, toasted marshmallow and chocolate) dirty soda. Don't forget to stop by the sauce station to get a unique blend of flavors to go with your tenders and fries. The food and soda tasted great. The atmosphere is really fun with bright decor and decorated walls. I highly recommend Chick-n-Fizz!

Billy's is such a great local spot! The burgers are amazing, the Chicago dogs are on point, and…read moreeverything is fresh and delicious. Service is friendly, the restaurant is super clean, and you can tell they really care about what they do! My husband says this place alone makes Palatine better...honestly, why not run for mayor! Moving from Chicago, we know a good dog and burger & Billy's delivers. We'll definitely be back!

Billy's is my go to for good , no nonsense food . Their food is consistent and I know I can depend…read moreon them . In the summer they have watermelon lemonade but it goes fast . I love their tuna panini , cheesy beef and chicken Caesar salad . They have specials and they have hotdogs , hamburgers and desserts in their fridge . Service is prompt and friendly. They definitely have their regulars and I'm one of them . The inside is a place that is kept cool and clean

First time customers but now loyal patrons! Service was great but food excellent. Wings were crispy…read moreon the outside but juicy on the inside without being greasy! Choice of coatings were numerous and the ones were chose were YUMMY! Pork Belly bites were excellent with the outside being crisp and inside melt in your mouth goodness! Can't say enough of the onion tanglers side too (with just a touch of lemon to keep them from being greasy? )! Can't wait to try their other dishes!

I drive by this spot often and wanted to give it a try for dinner so I walked in to place an order…read morefor carry out. The individual at the counter was very friendly and gave me recommendations after telling him it was my first time. I love buffalo wings, and he recommended the smash burger. Food wise, it's not bad, but it's not great. I personally prefer my wings to have the crispy skin exterior where theirs is made with what seems to just be the chicken+sauce. Reviewing a spot like this is interesting since for me personally I take into account how much I paid for the meal compared to how good it is. For this burger and 6 wings, the total came out to be $24.68. If this meal somehow could be closer to something like $15-$20, I'd probably give it four stars and return some day. I get it's a difficult in this economy, but I've had better for cheaper.