This place has some of the best hamburgers in McHenry County! I've never been disappointed with…read moreeither the food or the service. I had the Kaboom Burger with cheddar cheese and crispy onion straws, seasoned with a great spicy kick--absolutely delicious. They also have a great drink selection whether you're in the mood for craft beer, cocktails, or soda. The seating is comfortable, and the outdoor patio is a great touch with plenty of extra space.

The best burgers here! I order mine gluten free without the bun, and then get a side salad to make…read moreit a burger salad. You can also get chicken with a salad but make sure to tell them no croutons. Unfortunately I could not have any of the fries bc they are coated in flour which sucks for those that have celiac. Would be awesome if they just had a few more options.

I stopped by while during trivia night at the pub and found the food cart. How was the burger,…read morelet's find out: Ambience This is hard to comment since this was a food truck and seating was mostly at a bar. Service The guys were really nice guys. The food was cooked to order and did not take long. Food I got the onion smashed burger. I thought it was delicious with charred onions smashed into the burger and cheese. I did not use any ketchup for the burger because it was very well seasoned and juicy. Tater bombs These were a tarot tot on steroids. It came with what looked like a some sort of ketchup/mayo concoction. Basically a fried loaded potato is a shape of a big beefy tater tot. It had bits of bacon and cheese in it. It had a nice crunch and fluffiness to the inside. Though you get six of these tasty potatoes, there are substantially enough for a side (and to some a perfect snack). Overall Definitely visit smashd burger. It is a family and veteran owned burger place that serves great burgers and fun sides. I think I have to go back and try the bacon jam... I mean... it's bacon jam...

We hit their food truck while at Scorched Earth Brewery, and loved the food! The smash burgers were…read moredelicious, and the rosemary salted fries were outstanding! Service was quick. A bit expensive, which kept them from a 5-star review. We will certainly enjoy them again. Recommended!

I had the occasion to have lunch here, and it was a little bit of an ordeal for the construction on…read moreRoute 14. But I was very happy with the food and the very friendly service and prices. The fried cheese curds were big hit, and the bacon cheeseburger was of great quality and size for the money. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return for another great lunch.

My husband and I just went to the Tipsy Goat last weekend. It was his second time, my first. Right…read moreaway the bartender acknowledged us once we sat down and whipped up four drinks in record time. At first glance, it seems like a quaint little bar and that's it. But I was pleasantly surprised by the food too. I got the cheeseburger sliders which were really good. Moist, tasty, and the perfect size for a slider. I ordered fries on the side and wasn't expecting the portion size. They gave an entire basket of fries that easily could have fed the party of four adults I was there with. Crispy, flavorful, loved them. The cheese curds were also great, paired with a sauce recommended by the bartender. I wish I could remember what it was, definitely some type of sweet/salty almost teriyaki sauce. So, so good. I don't drink alcohol much so I can't comment on the drinks but everyone we were there with seemed to enjoy them. So much so, they ordered several. Great vibes here. They had the front window open for a beautiful sixty degree day. Music was on. Everyone there both staff and other customers were all really nice and we had a great time. Turns out our bartender was the owner of the bar and he was just fantastic. Attentive but not overly so. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a great place for a drink and a bite to eat.

Went looking for small brewery to try beer, found great tasting beer, personalized service and a…read moregreat tasting Smashburger. Local crowd obviously knows where to go...Highly recommend the Porter.

We were looking for a last minute place to watch the game and eat killer food among a nice crowd. A…read morerather lofty ambition in the last hour. The simple scratch kitchen food was outstanding. It blew us away. The crowd was friendly and for everyone. If you wanted a chill night w your wife or homie, that privacy was easily offered. If you wanted to get into the friendly banter you were greeted and welcomed with pleasure

Cattleman's is the kind of place that proudly leans into its dive-bar charm. The atmosphere is…read morecasual, a little rough around the edges, and exactly what you want when you're in the mood for a laid-back meal and a cold drink. The food is good, hearty, and satisfying -- the kind of straightforward comfort fare that fits the setting perfectly. It may not be polished, but that's part of the appeal. A fun, no-frills spot that delivers a good time along with the meal

Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Were waited on immediately. Got our drinks squared away…read moreand took our food order. Our food was delivered hot. Cool little bar and restaurant. Excellent burger. Will come back.

What a cute cafe on Highway 14! Staff was friendly and kind. They make their sauces, including the…read moreMango Habanero! The Buffalo Soldier wrap is handful with some to share. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

If Ren and Stimpy were to eat here they would probably shout "Happy happy burger burger!" The menu…read moreseems pretty much the same as when the restaurant was its previous incarnation and the burgers and fries still taste good. On our last visit I had the Barrington burger because when in Barrington.... The burger was huge! The ingredients were high quality, from the bun to the veggies and crispy bacon inside. It's a pretty messy burger so be prepared to wash up afterwards. The kiddo got the mac and cheese meal and it looked like it came out of the Kraft box but no complaints from her since she likes that stuff. The smothered fries we shared were a bit too drenched in sauce for me but the fries themselves were delicious. Service was friendly and our orders didn't take too much time to make.

We checked out The Dead End on a recommendation for their pizza, and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype--the pizza was incredible! The place has that pure small-town bar/tavern feel, which makes it really stand out. Everyone was super friendly, and it just had a welcoming, laid-back vibe from the moment we walked in. Seating is a bit limited, but they do their best to get you a spot as quickly as possible. While you're waiting, the drinks are solid and the beer is ice cold--so it's an easy place to hang out. And don't skip dessert--they make a homemade cheesecake that is amazing. We tried the key lime pie version, and it was the perfect flavor to end the night. If you're looking for great pizza and a true local tavern experience, this place is definitely worth checking out

Delivered wrong food and when got the correct order - it was cold and tasteless…read more Restaurant is not clean and food is mediocre - service not there at the bar Tried twice because I live close by - 2 bad experiences

You know BBQ is good when it doesn't need any sauce. I loved the pulled pork, beans and fries…read more Everything was really yummy. Friendly service, really nice dining space. Highly recommend. I was brought here by frequent customers, that absolutely love the food here. I have to agree!

I'm honestly shocked at how many five star reviews this place has... our first experience here was…read moreaverage, at best. We visited on a Friday evening and were informed upon arrival (1.5+ hours before closing) that they were out of brisket, ribs, and chicken. This severely limited the menu choices, but we decided to give it a try anyway. The "coleslaw" had almost no flavor whatsoever - practically dry chopped cabbage. The baked beans were the best thing served; a little heat and good flavor. The pulled pork was bland, and honestly no different than pulled pork I can make at home in my crockpot. I tried the traditional BBQ and the Carolina Gold sauces. The traditional was good - just enough heat. The Carolina was heavy on mustard flavor (minimal vinegar tang) and extremely watery. Both came to the table in small plastic to-go cups... I was surprised and disappointed at how little sauce was provided, especially when you're charged $0.25 per extra sauce. But the lack of extra napkins at the table should have told me everything I needed to know... The corned beef sandwich special my husband had was decent, though neither of us felt our meals were worth the nearly $20 (each) price tag. The overall experience was disappointing. The staff was kind, but besides one initial check in shortly after food arrived, no one came by to check on drinks, extra napkins, etc. My husband finished his drink partway through the meal and was never asked if he wanted/needed another. 3 stars is generous - if we could rate half stars, I'd be giving 2.5.

Great Food? Great Service? Great Place! Waitress was fantastic! Loved the atmosphere. Will go…read moreagain, probably many times

Nice place with plenty of parking. Christmas theme decorations in the auxiliary room on this visit…read more We sat at the front bar and had wonderful service. The excellent chicken sliders and fries came out a little slow but were hot and very good. They were served in a bucket of fries. Kind of clever. It was more than two of us could eat. Will be back in the summer for the deck.

My first time at Epic today for lunch, and while it was less than epic, it was actually pretty…read moregood. Here are some thoughts: --This has the feel of a fast food place. You order at the front and they deliver the food to your table. --The quality of the food is a bit higher than fast food quality, and the service was good. --I ordered the classic burger + fries for about $14. The burger was good, more bun than burger, but was smash burger style. --I had regular fries, which were good, my buddy had the cajun fries, and they were good, spicy. Epic was good, worth a try, but I would not be in a hurry to go back. --

Awful food and service . It was really good when it first opened but now they just have a bunch of…read morekids running the place and it is really bad. Several times when I have ordered Cajun fries they will give me regular fries at the drive thru and when I check once I get home it's not worth it to drive back. The patties are soggy and not well cooked half of the time. This evening I ordered a classic single patty and one large Cajun fries and a small Cajun fries at the drive thru. I even mentioned about the fries not seasoned and to ensure that I was given cajun fries , she said she would make sure. I Waited 20 mins to get the food. There was no car in front of me or behind me. When I got to the window no one was there. The burger was undercooked and the fries were over seasoned where I couldn't even eat it. It was so salty. Clearly the employee doesn't know what is the right amount of seasoning required for these fries. Service and food was a 0/10 for me. Disappointed that a good spot for food has not lived up to the expectation of good quality food,