A A Ron sets the ambiance of Carls wonderfully. The food even tastes better, pretty sure it's the…read morelove that put into it. You guys are geat! Jospeph

This place was so cool! I love hometown/dive bar type places and this one fit the bill! I was…read morereally looking forward to trying their wings since that was what they are apparently known for but apparently they had a huge night on Tuesday and ran out of wings. However we decided to stay and try something else on the menu. The burger was fabulous...had bacon and brisket mixed in with the beef...holy cow delicious! Try the potato kegs too...tater tots with bacon and cheese inside them! The workers were funny and talkative and helpful about deciding what to try since they were out of wings! Hope to give this place another try and comment on the wings!

I visited Racks and Helen's bar and grill and my favorite thing outside of the atmosphere was the…read moreback wrapped jalapeños. Those things are heaven sent. The service was amazing they are very nice always smiling. The food was great and I will recommend to anyone in the area.

Rack & Hellen's double fried crispy wings - delicious! I went with the naked version since I've…read morenever had their wings or sauces before. I was confused that the sauce options were not on the menu. However the kind bartender gave me an 8 pack of sauces to try. I found that the Carolina mustard sauce was my favorite. Very mild in spice. The consistency was also thin so it had trouble sticking to the wing. A slight mustard taste that accented the crispy fried skins nicely. This order had 10 nicely sized wings. The wing was was cooked perfectly - no pink on the inside. The skin was nicely crisp without being crunchy. Extra crispy wings have never been my favorite. However, Rack & Hellen's did an incredible job with these wings! I loved the onions rings. A large-thick piece of onion with a thick batter. The batter was moderately crispy but a bit oily to taste. Definitely recommend! The mac salad was very good. They use a larger shell along with egg and possibly onion. The mayo is pretty heavy. However the dish was pretty tasty! On this occasion I sat at the bar. The place was busy. There were plenty of servers hustling and helping each other. The bartenders were very kind and friendly. I was pleased that the food came out rather quickly!

I was in the mood for local wings in ft Wayne. The restaurant was very homey. The front door had a…read morescreen door on it. I ordered the Nashville hot wings and a side with a drink. This was a lunch special. The Nashville wings were hot. I had one piece of celery, which was nice. They offer a ranch or blue cheese. The chicken was more hot than had flavor. The staff was very nice and I felt very welcomed. I'm indifferent with this location. It's definitely a maybe.

Food was hot and tasty. They always forget to give us our drink cups though…read more The product is great and so are the donuts

Good size place from outside vs inside space. The waitresses…read moreare very friendly and seem to know apparent repeat customers by name and family. They have a good selection on a front and back laminated menu with various dishes from pizza to ribs, chicken and pork dishes. There are also vegan options such as Mac and cheese. For a barbecue place their prices are very reasonable with a daily special I noticed posted in the wall going into the bar part. My granddaughter used some app they are tied into where you can buy songs to play, that seemed popular with everyone. Our table was clean although I do t like being seated by the kitchen entrance when there were plenty of tables elsewhere to be seated. That's why the 4 star, I don't like the in and out of the staff and congregated talking by everyone by our table. I was concerned seeing an employee scratching at his nose in the hallway coming from the bar to the kitchen not stopping to wash his hands, maybe he did in the kitchen part. The food was good, ranges from sides, aka carte to different size platters with what looked like the entire menu on it! The food smells good, the wing sauce was abundant, dripping and delicious, the fish sandwich was very good. They also have take away which was doing a tremendous business while we were there. Located in a small strip mall there is a lot of parking, also handicapped, and easy access into the restaurant. The food and friendliness of the staff was a great experience.

First time eating here, but not that great. I tried the fish and chips dinner which was…read moredisappointing. The French fries are so dark, bordering on burnt and way too salty. The fish was tasty but greasy. My husband had the beef tips which he was ok with, very generous portion. Future visits I will stick with some ribs and skip the fries. Service was very good and the dining room was fine.

Laycoff's Tavern (near Granite City/Target, North Clinton St) - iconic place with good pizza…read more Laycoff's is a fun little place to frequent. It doesn't seat a lot of people. So...you might have to wait for a table. Unfortunately there isn't space for a nice waiting area. So you might stand up in the small bar area while you wait. It's okay. Things move fast. Enjoy the people watching opportunity. The team here is very friendly and welcoming in an odd way. They really are glad to serve you. Lots of smiles and friendly smiles. They are efficiently-friendly. They all move and talk fast. They are hustling to serve - not avoid. They will take a moment to get to relate...but not much more than a moment. The service is very good! The Sullivan family is very nice as well. Laycoff's is known for sausage rolls and a community bar environment. My wife loves her sausage roll. Full of tasty cheese surrounded by a light, fluffy and soft dough. The American sausage blended in with the cheese nicely. The menu has a small number of specialty pizzas (only six) along with build-your-own option. The prices are pretty comparable to other bars. On this occasion I got a 16" Everything pizza for $20. A 16 inch pizza was a LOT of delicious pizza. The pizza crust is thin. It is thin enough that almost every bit has a slight crunch. However, it was also soft enough to satisfy the less than crunchy crowd. The crust doesn't have much distinct flavor or seasoning. Just a nice thin crust. The pizza sauce was also hard to distinguish. The pizza is so full of toppings and cheese that you really don't see the sauce. The sauce that was they are blended well with the American sausage base. Now the best part - the fresh toppings! Laycoff's uses the Pizza King approach by using finely chopped toppings. The base of the Everything pizza is a finely ground American sausage. The base of the pizza so completely covered with sausage on the Everything choice. The sausage doesn't have much spice or flair as it is American style instead of Italian. The pepperoni is very thin. The fresh and slightly crunchy onions and peppers are chopped into small pieces. Even the green and black olives seemed to be smaller. The whole pizza was coated in delicious tasting mozzarella cheese. As I mentioned the 16 inch pizza is a large pizza. Laycoff's cuts the pizza into large pieces as well. This pizza could easily feed 3-4 people. Cold Pizza Test - I always want to try the pizza the next morning, cold, and for breakfast. This pizza was outstanding cold and as a left over. The coldness causes the mozzarella cheese taste to really come forward. The saltiness of the olives gets bolder. The bed of sausage and cover of cheese really help keep the pizza moist. The crust stayed a bit soft with a slight crunch. Overall, I really liked the pizza. It wasn't outstanding. However, it was really good at a good value. Dinning at Laycoff's has a sense of memorabilia and nostalgia. Be patient and enjoy the environment.

What a great place! The tenderloin, the pizza... everything is good. The owner and staff are always…read morefriendly and the service is quick. Also a great place to watch a game.

When you order Chix wings you get the WHOLE wing not just a wing or flat !!!! Be sure to order…read more"wing" specifically. They do have a wing and flat order but it's posted differently.

Philly steak and frozen lemonade were very good. Place could use a deep cleaning. The guys working…read morewere friendly

Ok so I'm all about the wings when I go to a wing spot but it's fusturating when they don't cover…read morethe wing with the sauce....thts so wrong! I was told by the manager u have to ask for them to spin the wings n i thiught he must be crazy. ..u should know to do tht n a wing spot....r u kidding me! Also they had a basket of loaded fries tht were so terrible they used nacho cheese n not shredded cheese it was the worse! Never again!

Pretty good meal with an attentive server! When we arrived, we were seated pretty quickly and our…read moreserver let us know if we registered with the app, we'd get a free appetizer. We chose jalapeño poppers and were really impressed. The cheese was piping hot (be careful!) & the breading was really nice. We quickly gobbled up the poppers! I ordered the shrimp basket with curly fries & apple sauce. I got a side of BBQ sauce with my fries that was really tasty. The cocktail sauce was very flavorful, if a bit salty. The shrimp breading was a little plain, but not salty (rare & good!), so I was happy with it. My berry cocktail was sweet with a modicum of tequila flavor. I drank it quickly! My fiancé had boneless wings, half with peach BBQ sauce & the other half with a lime rub. Both were good! The peach BBQ sauce had a little kick to it, as well. Overall, it was a good lunch that filled us up! Can't wait to come back.

Got a pepperoni pizza and an order of cheesy bread both were dry and over cooked. Also the pizza…read morewas barely cut and cut all wonky.

Do NOT go here if you are white. Placed order to be ready by 7:39pm for 2 large 1-topping and…read moreItalian cheese bread. Wasn't ready at all. When the pizzas were finally ready, they just let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes while waiting for the bread before they put it in the warmer. Meanwhile, one person that was waiting, was offered a 2 liter for free from waiting. She was black. Another person went in, and picked up his order. He was black. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for mine, that was ready, 30 minutes later. I'm white. I asked if I get a 2 liter because I was waiting, and the guy she had to ask, said if I paid for it, then I get it, otherwise no. They were both black. So, again, do NOT go here if you are white.

Good service with excellent food quality i will recommend to try new sauces employees are very…read morehelpful to find the right sauce

I had a really good experience here. I was nervous, based on the other reviews, but it was solid!…read more I wish I had known to order on the app and pick up, I spent about 30 min just sitting in the parking lot after my order! It was very busy. I saw everyone walking in and out rather quickly because they took advantage of the app and saved time. Note to self for next time. I ordered my wings well done and extra crispy, which they were. My only mistake was getting mild sauce, it was rather bland. I had to come home and add a little razzle dazzle to them to spice them up. I ordered 20 wings, and no I didn't eat 20, but if I did, mind ya business. LoL! The cost for 20 wings was just at $24, with tax! That's a great deal in my opinion. I'll try them again, but I'll use the app and I'll get the medium sauce.

The wings are phenomenal! Great sports bar atmosphere inside or you can sit outside where it's much…read morequieter and relaxed.

Visiting from out of town. Nice atmosphere, great music, outdoor scene. TVs, bar seating, buzzing…read moreon a Saturday night. Great, friendly , prompt service by Sara W. Nice pour on drinks but they weren't cold enough for me. Near the end of the night hours....Ordered chicken Greek flatbread. Drinks came quickly. Good drinks, what I ordered for food not great but I did request it as it is not on the menu. Parking weird but ample on the sides and back. Front and Rear entrance.