Food, service was an absolute vibe, Gabrysia was an absolute gem super helpful and on top of her…read moregame! Great experience

My family and I visited Bacowka for the first time, and I have to honestly say that this place…read moreexceeded all our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, freshly prepared, and incredibly tasty. Our waitress, Anya , was fantastic- very kind, friendly, and attentive. She made our experience even more enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back!

imagine the best corn bread you've ever had - it's westwood taverns no competition!…read more We came after the a round of golf in schaumburg and sat at the bar. The bartender seemed a bit distracted and took a while to take our order which was frustrating, however she made up for it by continuing to check on us throughout our meal. We got the nachos, steak and eggs, and a thai salad with the cornbread being the standout. The sushi rolls looked very good so i'll have to try that out next time!

Westwood gets three stars out of me because it was OK but unmemorable. I'm unlikely to return…read more My pros are mostly ambience and service-related. They have many TVs; a large bar; and outdoor seating. My server was also very gracious in making multiple rounds as I was a bit indecisive. Cons: The booths are REALLY low to the ground IMO (I am 6'4"). The food offerings are a bit random and simply were not appealing to me. I.e., I don't go to an American pub for sushi. Also, I didn't like that the appetizer prices are literally only $5 cheaper than entree prices.

We stopped in for a quick bite around 11 p.m. on a Monday and were honestly surprised by the level…read moreof service. Joe was outstanding--friendly, personable, and genuinely attentive from start to finish. You don't usually expect that kind of service that late on a Monday, which made it even more impressive. The BBQ chips, inside-out quesadilla, and Buffalo chicken bites were all excellent too. Kelly, the manager, also stopped by our table to check on us, which speaks to how well this location is run. Big thanks to Joe and Kelly for making our late-night visit such a great experience!

We came here last Sunday to celebrate my son's birthday, and I was really excited for our family of…read more13 to try this place because my husband, other son and I had such a great experience here the first time. Ambiance is still beautiful and clean. Hosts put together our long table nicely and were very accommodating. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing. Several dishes came out cold or undercooked, the Thai noodles were hard, my SIL's burger was cold, and our tortilla soup was also cold. The soup was reheated, but sadly, it still didn't taste anything like the one we had the first time. That first tortilla soup was one of the best we'd ever had. What happened to it? If the recipe was changed, I honestly think that was a big mistake. Even Panera's tortilla soup tasted better this time. My seared tuna salad also came out as a bowl with rice. I didn't complain at first since I'm even tired of all these back and forth issues with our food, but even the rice was hard. I was honestly embarrassed because I had been the one raving about this restaurant to my family. I do want to make it clear that the food being cold or undercooked was not Brian's fault, that's on the kitchen. Brian was actually wonderful. He immediately addressed every concern, was honest about the mistake with my order, brought me the correct salad to take home, and even used his discount to help make up for the inconvenience. The GM and another member of management also came out to apologize. So while the food was a major disappointment this time, I truly appreciate Brian and the management team for trying to make things right. I hope this was just an off night because our first experience here was so much better.

Stopped in for bfast…read more As I've said before , it's like the old sitcom Mel's Diner. Food was great Service was great Ambiance like an old school diner where everyone knows your name. If you haven't been here you must stop in. Love it guys and thanks , see you again soon Chicago Bob :)

Came here on a Saturday around 11am and were seated right away. The decor inside is like a 50s…read morediner, super cute. Our server Tim was amazing and very attentive. The menu options are basic, but they have everything you'd expect at a diner. I got the pancakes and they were good. Before we left, a very sweet woman working there gave us each a bag of Fannie May chocolates!

First time, trying this place out. I ordered the wag sampler. It comes with 2 chicken tenders, 2…read morecornbread fritters, 2 fried green tomatoes, and Uncle O Strings. Chicken tenders were pretty decent, moist and flavorful. It tasted good with the homemade devine sauce and garlic aoli. Fried green tomatoes were very fresh and tasty. Cornbread fritters were okay. There was an iota amount of fried onions at the bottom. I didn't taste much. For $16, the portion amount could have been a bit more. I would have liked to see a sampler that includes a sandwich and a couple sides of your choosing. Service was friendly.

Friendly service, delicious food!…read more Well worth the wait for amazing fresh and flavorful food. There's so much to choose from. You can get a fried or grilled chicken sandwich, meatloaf sandwich, or pulled pork sandwich. I chose to get the soul food split which includes the choice of a meat, 2 sides, and 2 cornbread fritters. My choices were the meatloaf with green beans, homestyle potatoes, and included 2 cornbread fritters. The flavor of the meatloaf was to die for! I really enjoyed it with the grilled onions! The cornbread fritters were also moist and flavorful. Ill be back for more! I like how they make their own rubs and you can even choose which rub you want on grilled chicken. I want to try that next time! I will definitely be back to try more food when Aunt Tina's is near my neighborhood, heck...I'd even travel for this food!

In today's graceless and inelegant world, I can recognize the ambience with seconds of walking in…read more Dead giveaways: * "Real" decor. Not modern, plastic, Corporate stuff designed to make you uncomfortable sitting for more than 27.3 minutes at a stretch. Instead, furniture that invites (not "incites") you to sit for 15, or 30, or 45 minutes... maybe 1.5 hours if you're so inclined. * Employees who speak loudly and boldly, and welcome you with a smile, not mumbling and scowling. People who are *glad* you stopped in to dine with them, because they're proud of what they do. * GOOD Food that arrives HOT, like it came right from the kitchen, versus sitting for 30 minutes under a heat lamp. * Consistent service, without needing to flag or "wave down" your server. Coffee that is magically refilled as your mug gets emptied. Servers who - again - demonstrate that they are not home-schooled misfits, and are willing to engage in pleasant chat. And smile as they do so. * ... and seem to believe, for some reason, that you've been there before - and treat you like family either way. These are things that lift my spirits whenever I walk into one of them. You know: a Family Owned and run Restaurant. A part of my Friday run has taken me near Jojo's for the past year. Until last Friday, I never knew they were there. My load broker made a goof, knocking my schedule off-kilter by an hour. I grabbed a fistful of Siri, and pulled the truck in their direction. I was welcomed, treated VERY well, fed a very tasty breakfast and uncharacteristically good coffee, and left with a bottle of their marvelous hot sauce. I now have a "go to" spot for when my broker screws up, and I can encourage his human error! I'll be back whenever I can.

Great place! Very quick and friendly service, good food too. I recommend this place to anyone :)read more

So good I had to return for brunch. The portions here are huge and you'll have enough to share or…read morebring home. I love that there are unique Southern dishes like chicken and waffles, Southern fried chicken, and shrimp and grits. The coffee is hot, strong and accompanied by cute little baskets with individual creamers. The pancakes are super fluffy and served with a warm bottle of syrup. I am not a big fan of hot sauces as I don't eat spicy foods but had to dip a bite of chicken in the jalapeno hot sauce. It was really tasty and a tolerable amount of heat. I look forward to returning and trying even more versions of waffle or egg dishes here.

Went to Southern Cafe and overall it was a mixed experience…read more I got the veggie skillet and it was sooo good--definitely the highlight, super flavorful and honestly fire. The frappe was also really good. My friend ordered the avocado toast, which she liked, but her caramel macchiato was off at first it tasted mostly like milk with a little caramel. They did fix it though, so I'll give them credit for that. Only downside was she ended up feeling like she got food poisoning afterward. The egg on her dish had a thin film on it, so we're thinking it might not have been fully cooked, which is concerning. Service itself was good and the staff was nice. Parking was also easy, which is always a plus. Good food overall, but that situation definitely threw things off a bit.

Great chicken fingers, world famous, world renown, great service, the entire staff and Anna are…read morereally cool!! We've eaten here at least 20 times, get the gift cards during Christmas for a discount and I would get the chicken fingers because they're so meaty and juicy...my favorite is the coconut batter with the apricot and hot sauce...so satisfying, along with thee Pecan salad... There's a big loyal following here, but you'll always manage to find a table and parking is not a problem at all with their huge parking lot...

Stopped in today for lunch. 4/27/26. I had the fish fry platter. It is always great! It came with…read morehush puppies, coleslaw, and for my side I chose the sweet potato fries. Everything was great! I love the fish. It always comes out hot and crispy. Love it! My wife always gets the appetizer portion of the chicken fingers. It doesn't come with any sides but it's more than enough for her. She always brings some home. Our server was Cara. She was awesome! As soon as we were seated, she was there with menus and taking our drink order. She was fast getting our drinks and our food came out very fast and it was hot and crispy. We love the Village Tavern and we stopped in whenever we're in the area. Great Place!

My husband and I came here a couple months ago, the vibe wasn't exactly what I expected. Very hard…read morecore rock, tattoo heavy, metalhead aesthetic but because of that... I assumed the food was going to be good. And it was, I was burgered out at the time so I got their Mac & cheese while my hubby got one of their burgers. I did indeed taste his food, burger was delicious. My Mac & cheese wasn't bad either. It could have used either a lil more cheese or just a lil more seasoning but it was as good as expected

Was out with Wife doing errands, she mentioned a penchant for a burger. I took a quick reconnoiter…read moreon Yelp and saw Kuma's here. If you read my Yelp on the original location, you'll learn I was quite impressed with the unique qualities of the bread and circuses therein. THIS store, however, is not a funky old Chitown corner tavern, repurposed into a brilliant resto as the original is. It has the appearance and feel of a corporate outpost with NONE of the intrinsic vibe and atmosphere of the paternal iteration. It's a big room, with an enclosed "patio" with even less charm. One of the great things about the original is the non-exclusive yet cordial service, hinting at rough trade, yet somehow I believe this is a manufactured behavior, for fun. Kind of like if Ed Debevic was a hardcore outlaw biker. (IYKYK). The servers here were kind of cheerless, and aloof. I ordered an Old Fashioned, and it was yum. A Caesar was next, and that too, was pretty tasty. So I started to think, "Ok this isn't the original Kuma's, but the Schaumburg audience is going to be a bit different than the Northside Hipsters". When you're aware of circumstances, attitudes change. Wife played it safe, eschewing all the ooga-booga burgers of the menu and just going for a regular burger, ketchup, mayo, tomato, onions, no cheese please. Cooked medium. I, however, remembered seeing someone on TeeVee having a "Plague Bringer" supposedly redolent of Garlic and fiercely chilli'ed. Right up my alley! I bid the Waitron to bring it with all speed. The burgers appeared shortly. Wife noticed the tomato on her plate had an unsavory black & grey area in its innards. obviously rotten. How the expediter ever let that get out of the Kitchen, I dont know. It was sent back an returned with an excuse it was a bit of olive that got mixed up with the tomato. I immediately checked the menu to see if they OFFERED anything, anywhere with black olives, and there wasn't anything there. I asked the same of the Waitron, and got the same answer. As wife didn't put the tomato on her burger, it was shuffled to the side. Wife said the burger was nothing special, And neither was my "PlagueBringer". Most of it was buried in Tortilla Strips. Not appetizing at all. The expected Garlic onslaught was nowhere to be found, neither was the anticipated chilli pepper sting. All I could taste were the french fried onions (the same ones you find on greenie beanie casseroles during your Grandmother's Thanksgiving dinner) heaped under the top pretzel bun hood. A segregated bite found the burger patties un-seasoned and not terribly tasty (both mine and Wife's burger). What a bummer. They gave a very small discount on the burger as an apology for the offending tomato slice. We don't go into restos with a defensive attitude. We HATE sending things back, and will only take a discount or comp if the kitchen or service ABSOLUTELY shit the bed. Wife had the queasies for the rest of the day thinking other vegetations on her burger (or the burger itself) had evidence of mishandling. Fortunately, there was no food sickness. Yes, there was heavy metal music playing very loudly throughout our visit, making conversation difficult, but I knew that would prolly be the case on the way in. The whole thing was disappointing. I was hot-to-trot about the original store and how they seemed they were taking a stand against any restaurant taking itself too seriously. It wouldn't surprise me to learn the folks who financed this outpost mandated some marketing fuck to whitewash the "Heavy Metal" concept, as seen in countless corporate restos based on a charming, small joint, and having none of its original DNA. Doug Sohn was so right to never franchise "Hot Doug's", lest the accountants make a pudding of his concept and vibe as they obviously did here with Kuma's I should have known when I walked in the front door and did not see a placard with the "house rules" nearby. It's a one star. The Old Fashioned and Salad weren't THAT good.

We had a big party and catered our food from Big Ange's. We…read moreordered brisket and pulled pork among other things. The food was amazing. My guests couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. They delivered on time. Service was impeccable. Outstanding place.

The food, the service, the staff...Everything was phenomenal!!. The owner's son sat us down and…read moreexplained the menu, another gentleman brought us complimentary lemonade, a third person brought us a sample of rib tips. The food is outstanding, the owner and family and staff were extremely pleasant. Ordered the Trio sampler- brisket, pulled pork and smoked ribs- so delicious. I had to purchase a T-shirt as a wonderful memory of this place. The T-shirt in itself is a work of art, almost too pretty to wear. It's the best barbeque and delicious sides- coleslaw, mac and cheese, beans...Try Big Ange!!!!