Given its location, scenery, historical nature and down to earth menu, I don't expect gourmet outta this place. Its like that old school place that everyone loves because its honest, dependable and they have massively delicious onion rings which come in a huge greasy clump! God, they're heaven sent. Their beer garden is super awesome and big enough to allow a sense of total relaxation and amity to come over me.......allowing me to pour way too much beer down me gullet too! Just realzzzz darn cute and one of a kind. Happy to work nearby and always know its there ready for me to sit, drink and consume fried onions. ;) Their wait staff is really pleasant too. Clearly the GM likes college aged girls. read more

An establishment known for their burger fell short. Cooked it like a hockey puck when asked for a medium cook. The burger itself had no taste. Do you season it w salt and pepper? The cheese on the burger didn't help it at all. Overall, I am sure Hackney's has something good to eat - I am not going to be finding out what it is though. One and done. *****Appreciate your note. Thank you for sending. My point was if the chef can't cook basics why bother. Test everything before going out! Enjoy! :( read more

Great fried onions and their wonderful hackney burgers. Friendly staff, intimate surroundings. Lovely outdoor seating in the warmer months. Cozy in the wintertime. read more

Hackney's On Harms - melty cheddar hackney burger 11/22/16 - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Grew up going to the now closed Hackney's on Milwaukee, and then Harms as a young adult. Left Chicago 20 years ago but flew in last night with my son to visit colleges and decided to try the patio on a 43 degree night. It did not disappoint. The igloos were booked but they brought us two propane heaters that kept us warm. The onion loaf was better than I remember (less greasy) and the Hackneyburger on rye was spot on. Service was exceptional with a great recommendation on a local IPA. Hopefully the son decides on the local school to give me opportunities to come back over the next few years! read more

This is the first time I have been to this location and I almost missed it! I saw the sign, but the driver didn't. It is tucked away in a neighborhood. I love the old fashioned feel of the place, it really brings you in. The manager was explaining to the bartender how to pour specific beers. I could really tell he took pride in it. It was kind of awkward though when we first went in because there were several staff/hosts but they were like "seat yourselves." Since we were not regulars, we weren't really sure where to go, so we went to sit in a back booth, and it took the server 10 minutes to notice we were there (we were talking and didn't really notice anyway). Once our server found us, she was very sweet and apologized the service was great. The food was your typical food you would expect. The onion block was good, and the half order was HUGE for 2 people. I had the fish and chips, and my friend had the Hackney's burger, but he said that he prefers Chili's burgers. read more

I have always went to the location on Lake and thought I would try the Harms location. What can I say the place has a "Backwoods Wisconsin" feel. The roof looks like it is in need repair. The inside is very much dated. After going to the Lake Ave. location I would never guess they are the same place. The people were nice and friendly. As for the food, We started off with the Onion Loaf. YUM! The onions were tender inside and crispy on the outside with a little bit of grease. But it was such a great starter! The cheese burger was very juicy and had a great flavor. The grilled onions were nice and sweet. I understand they make there own rolls and it showed. So the food was very good. Will I return to Hackney's? yes. Will I return to this location? no. The Lake Ave location is much nicer. read more

Not at all what it used to be. The onion loaf is still great but the burgers are average. So many other places for a better burger and the fries are as tasteless as can be...and never hot. I don't know how they get their fries to taste like nothing unless they've been in the freezer for months. The patio is nice but the food has gone downhill. read more

We love this place and usually plan a bike trip around stopping for late lunch / early dinner. We have been coming here for years, my wife as a child. I only recently began to review on yelp so I never have been able to rate a past visit. It's always been pretty good except for yesterday. I hope management reads this because I think there is an issue. We ordered the onion loaf which is always good, I ordered the patty melt and the waitress asked what type of cheese and bun. I said regular rye bread, she said it only comes on dark.....What?....Patty Melt? Don't even put it on the menu (OK first time patty melt from here, usually Hackney burger) It's like I was ordering a Hackney burger but with grilled onions. My wife ordered the Hackney burger on dark rye. Virtually the same sandwich, mine with grilled onions. Service, My order came out first, when the waitress came to the table she paused for a second and said, "I'll have to see what happened to to the other order", and literally, never saw her again. I covered my food with a napkin to keep it warm because I'm not rude and eat in front of others. Wait staff should never brought it out until orders were complete. Waitress never came back, the bartender noticed my empty glass and a disgusted look so took a beverage order. Then a 3rd person brought my wife's order. After dinner, waited a while, then a 4th person brought our bill and took for ever to return to pick it up. This visit gets 1 STAR, Previous visits get 4.5 (If I could give 1/2 points) I hope we have better luck next visit, don't want to give it up just yet. read more

Overly expensive for the mediocre quality and quantity of food we received! read more

Good outdoor patio and good food HOWEVER!!!! This place is loaded with senior citizens who have to communicate at the top of their lungs because they can't hear,refuse to wear face coverings properly and stay and chit chat for extended times after eating. The average wait is at least an hour on a weekday lunch at 1:00 in the afternoon.... cmon hackneys owner limit your tables to no more than an hour to hour and a half. read more

Wonderful outdoor dining hidden in an otherwise upscale residential neighborhood. The tables are just patio furniture (complete with umbrellas) but the trees & gentle breeze make for a relaxed retreat. I ate indoors once but found the interior cramped and dark. In response to the other reviewers, YES, the burgers are good - BUT there are lots of other good options if you're not in the mood for a burger. Their fish fry is light and not at all greasy. They also have daily specials that can be quite good. My recommendation is to take a half-day some beautiful Friday this Summer and head over for a long lunch at Hackney's. read more

I love that this place was once a speakeasy. I ordered the inside out burger and it was seriously delicious! It was a burger with cheddar cheese and bacon in it. I had a white Russian to drink and it was really good, but it was $8. Our service was good, except that according to some of the other reviews, fries are bottomless and we were not told this. That's ok, though, because I didn't like the fries anyway. They were the frozen kind that are really bland. Also, every picture that they had of their burgers (including on the place mats) showed all of the burgers having lettuce and tomatoes. Neither of our burgers had lettuce and tomato on them, which makes me sad because since I need to order my burger without a bun, I just had a burger on a plate with nothing else, no garnish or anything. Overall, though, the burger was so good and I liked the decor so much that we will be back. So, I'm giving Hackney's on Harms 4 stars. read more

Food is great but service even before COVID has been far less than spectacular. I went back yesterday and about 20 min wait that was fine I was told the bartender would be out to take a drink order but twice he walked past not looking to serve anyone. Finally we were seat and 10 minutes go by and we only received water, finally I requested a manager and Colleen took our order but it was as if she was doing us a favor. I love this place but not sure it's worth the service even though it has a great patio. read more

Always good food, masks are mandatory..yay. Outdoors always so nice. The young people that work there are nice and you can tell that they like their job... read more

Love this place and pretty much everything about it. It's old school, it's a little out of the way and it's totally worthwhile. No, the food isn't gourmet but it is tasty. The dark bread is DELICIOUS and the service is experienced and welcoming. There are a lot of regulars who come to Hackney's and I wish I could be one of them. We try to come here whenever we're in the area. I usually get a fish special, boiled potatoes, a drink or two...in the winter they have peppermint ice cream which reminds me of my grandpa. I just love the homey feel. I only wish they were open later and allowed dogs on the patio. Regardless, we will be back. read more

Sorry to say my last visit to Hackneys on Harms. It's not the food which was exactly what I expected, it was awful service. Patio was packed but we sat inside on a nice day, it was a mistake. Young waiter really should have left for the day because he couldn't handle 2 tables and then , one. I get that it's hard to get good help but seriously when It's bad help it's pathetic. Only reason we didn't stiff the tip on the tab was when another young man came by to clean up and could not have been nicer. It earned a 25%. Folks, remember that when the slacker left the room, a motivated young person took initiative and earned a gratuity that was probably shared. read more

I've heard good things but was pretty disappointed with the food. We sat inside which probably was a mistake, the place has character, old style, very old seating, dark, super old bathroom, and maybe somewhat cozy if it were 10 below zero, but the food was a generous average to bad. We ordered the chicken fingers for the kids, very processed, overpriced 9 bucks and tasted pretty rough, couldn't eat them. Also got two salads, the lettuce was not fresh and dressing tasted like it came out of a bottle. The chicken sandwich was just ok, nothing special and the fries were overly greasy. I think if we sat outside and just had a beer in their big patio it would be been fine, then got dinner someplace else. Sorry Hackneys, wish I could have been more positive. Think about changing the menu and / or where you get the food. read more

Wish I was back home. I miss the burgers and the rings. It's best if you appreciate where you grow up and where you find yourself latter in life. read more

This was my first time at this location, my husband and I used to go to the one in printers row in the city...and then the Palos Hills location when that one closed. So disappointed when we found out that one closed too . Anyway, the food is still delicious and we will definitely be going back! Very warm and inviting atmosphere here, I felt at home. The waitress/wait staff were so nice. Of course we got the onion brick, amazing as always. Our daughter got the chicken tenders and finished all of them, and she's usually a pretty picker eater and doesn't finish her food. We both got burgers on dark rye, cooked perfectly. We all shared the hot brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert, it had peanut butter on it which was different but oh so good. And... they have green river soda Highly recommend! read more

We had an absolutely horrible time at this place. They did not honor the allotted time for our dinner appointment, they started pushing us out 25 minutes before the end of our dinner! The food was cold and they were impolite to our family. Our family has eaten there for over 50+ years! We were very surprised and disappointed, may not eat there again! read more

I have a lot of love for this place and not just because it transports you to an old supper club. I've been coming here since high school so it's fun to stop back in for a bite with our high school friends. They have green river, which also reminds me of being a kid and their burgers are always good. Their onion loaf has gotten noticeably smaller but the price may have even gone up. Their seasonal key lime pie is amazing, but it's seasonal (as it should be). I'll keep on coming back, but I do wish the onion loaf would go back to the size it used to be. read more

We had a great time, enjoying delicious food in. Hackney's igloo. This was a great adventure for our young grandsons, as well as for us! I would highly recommend Hackneys on Harms! We enjoyed burgers, mac and cheese and the onion loaf! read more

Service isn't good. Granted they got pretty busy while we were there. But they have a lot of staff to cover.

From what the staff told me they really stepped it up when Guy came to visit here. The inside-out burger wasn't even on the menu before he visited and was put on there just to impress. Before I tear this place a new one I'm going to say I didn't like it just because I'm not a burger purist. If you want JUST the flavor of the beef with no extra salt, pepper, unnecessary seasoning of any kind then this burger is for you. My problem is that the food is bland...ridiculously so. They don't salt ANYTHING. Saving grace is the wonderful old style onion rings, probably the best I've ever had in my life and they serve them so fresh it's no problem that they don't salt them, you can just do it yourself - they're THAT fresh. PURISTS ONLY DO NOT COME HERE FOR A SEASONED BURGER. Service is excellent btw. read more

PARTY OF 6. The food was good. But the service, as well as the wait, was ridiculous. My family and I went here tonight for a birthday celebration. Total 6 people. We added our name to the list and were told about a 30min wait. No problem. 45 mins later, we ask about our party. Come to find out they accidentally scratched off our name on the list. This is a tiny restaurant with a tiny waiting area. There was no way for them to not notice that we were still waiting almost an hour later. Finally get seated, one hour after we arrived. We are greeted by a gentleman for drinks. Great. We receive our drinks. Great. 15 mins go by and another guy finally acknowledged us, saying he'll be with us. Waited another 10 mins just to order an appetizer. Appetizer take 20 mins. During this time, no server, no host, not a person offers to refill water, never ask for our DINNER order, etc. absolutely ridiculous. Two and a half hours later, dinner is now finished. Service never got better. TERRIBLE slow service. We came because we heard great things about the burgers, which was all true. But not worth the wait. read more

It's a great family restaurant. You feel like your in a north woods old fashion family restaurant. Great fried shrimp! Patty melts, burgers etc all great. You've never had onion rings like thy have. They're strings but battered & fried as a clump. You just have to try then! read more

Ok so I went for dinner last week and it was ok. Pros: the ambiance the sweet potato fries Cons: the men's bathroom was cramped and kinda gross sauteed onions were way too greasy the pretzel bun I got was kinda stale, I suggest the dark rye instead by the way you can purchase a loaf to take home with you) other than that it was ok, nothing spectacular, but I would recommend to go for a few drinks and dinner with friends, though a warning its predominantly an older Anglo crowd.... read more

My corn beef sandwich was soggy! I'm sorry but u don't put Dark rye on a Corned beef sandwich that's not traditional! The traditional way is to put the original rye with caraway seeds and mustard for those who like it! But ur burgers are ok and the dessert is good read more

After looking over these reviews here on Yelp for a few years now, I feel compelled to finally post a review. In the interest of full disclosure, I will tell you all that I did work here for some time. So you have two options: See my review as skewed or, take my advice as an insider. You read on, and you decide. Hackney's on Harms is 100% worth the trip, the experience, the cost, the jarring that it's not what you might be used to, the you-name-it. It's unique in the one and only sense of the word. There's no place else like it. Like every place on Yelp, it has its bad, fair, awful, and wonderful reviews. Regardless, reviews don't matter here as much as YOU do. If you're someone that likes to experience the past, the old school vibe of a place that's unapologetic about its history, and has a classic menu with the twist of something novel, quality, then this is for you! A couple quick replies to other reviews. If a server was walking out of the bathroom with a glass, she probably went in to use it herself, and saw that a guest left it in there after waiting for a table and then using the facility. She was more than likely just taking it to a bus pan because that was her job. If the chicken tasted processed, it was a rare bad moment in the day, and that sucks. The chicken is super fresh form Harrison's up the road, and 100% Amish. True, the staff can be young and a little inexperienced at times. This can be especially accurate in the summer when it consists of mostly college students home and making a summer buck. But, that's who is willing and able to throw themselves into a full-time job for the 8 weeks Chicago-area weather permits. Remember that these are hard-working kids from the community around the restaurant, and that this place supports them in their efforts. We all should too! But, all those details aside, you almost always you get the service your hard earned dollar deserves. If there's something you were expecting, you should just ask for it. This place does not nickel and dime you. (Lettuce and tomato for example, or an extra salad dressing, etc.) And well-drinks, wine, and beer, are a great, fair price. (Also, know that the staff pools tips, so you should always feel free to ask ANYONE you see for anything that you need.) Fries are served family-style, and are bottomless. They are unseasoned, so have a few extra after you add your perfect amount of salt. The burger is an unconventional classic; meant to be served in its speakeasy days on super soft, sliced, homemade dark eye, topped with a large slice of fresh raw onion. THAT's the classic. So, if you are surprised that it doesn't look like a Big Mac, or a fancy Puma's Corner burger, remember the following: We might all be a product of our modern restaurant ideals and burger sensibilities, but this place isn't. It's a throwback, an endowment. So, go ahead, let your belly "Pop some tags," if you will. You'll look incredible in your granddad's a tavern. And have a great experience too. read more

I hate to give Hackney's 2 stars. The food was not exceptional and there's no reason it shouldn't be. We were a party of about 15-20. That's difficult for a small, no-reservation place. I would think that, especially for old guard patrons bringing that many diners, with adequate advance notice, they'd provide something better than two big tables, plus a random 4-top, at complete opposite ends of the restaurant. The servers were good and professional yet clearly unprepared for large tables even though the restaurant was given a prior heads up. That being said, two and a half standouts for me. The spinach salad had fresh strawberries, crunchy spinach, walnuts (could've used a sprinkle of feta), hard boiled egg. Very, very good with a raspberry vinaigrette. The onion rings, signature brick of greatness. The Ruben gets a half shout out. I was expecting a big stacked sandwich with great sauce. The kraut was good. For a smaller Ruben it was fine. I did not hear rave reviews of the burgers. Beer situation... for a Chicago restaurant I expected a plethora of local-ish beer. I mean Wisconsin is just down the pike. I first asked the bartender for a Wisconsin staple, a Leinenkugel. Nope. Then I asked for an on tap recommendation. He gave me a Sam Adams. Am I in Boston? It's a good beer, but.... read more

Hackney's On Harms - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Glad to see some gluten and dairy free options but not happy that when I tell our waitress I need to avoid gluten, eggs , and dairy that she acts like it's inconveniencing her to look at what's in their black bean burger and other options. Guess when I called their Lake location I failed to realize that each location of this family owned restaurant has different menus... Why have a gluten free menu at your Lake location just 5 miles away? My mother-in-law ordered a burger on a pretzel bun and questioned the waitress when it came out on a regular bun, they ran out, but she didn't care to let her know ahead of time. Seems inconsistent and I used to love Hackneys, wish I went to The Bad Apple instead.. I won't ever recommend this place again read more

When me and the guy go to hackneys, we always sit at the bar. The service has always been good and we enjoy the conversation. I've had the shrimp appetizer which is great. But my favorite part is hands down the veggie burger. It's so tasty , even without the bun that even my overly carnivorous man has no problem sneaking bites when I'm not looking. He always goes with the regular burger and has never had any complaints. read more

Hackney's is an old establishment, known for their Hackney burger. I tend to stay away from Hackney's in the winter (just because the inside is kind of dark and filled with the elderly), but in the summer they have a huge open patio and it's a great place for a burger, an onion brick, and a beer. Usually crowded, but fast, efficient service. read more

Went to the outdoor patio which is usually a good time. Had half loaf of onions and tasted bland, not the usual want to be here for the onion loaf, either the onion batter has changed, or something has, the good tasting loaf was absent last night for us. Had the turkey special and once again a favorite was lacking, the mashed potato was not freshly made, was microwaved and had a hard top, the turkey was dry in several spots and extra gravy didn't help. I use to always want to go here in the summer and fall, but those tasty memories are fading at least last night. read more

Wow, the Hackneyburger is BASIC. What a complete let down. Is the meat even seasoned? Do I really need to ask for lettuce and tomatoes, or are most people ok with eating a bland burger patty slapped between to slices of bread? I should've gotten what my bf ordered - the Guinness stout burger. The meat was oozing with flavor! Too bad it's only a seasonal burger, though! They tossed in a side of carmelized onions for my burger, and it improved the flavor a little but was extremely greasy. If I ever come back, I'll also be sure to order a burger on a regular or pretzel bun. The sliced rye bread from a loaf is just too thin and flimsy. The fries are also very unimpressive. Our 1/4 order of fried onions (just right for 2 people) was a little too burnt, but even if it wasn't, it was nothing to rave about. The only saving grace of our experience were the reuben eggrolls - corned beef and sauerkraut stuffed inside an eggroll with Thousand Island dipping sauce - so ingenious! The majority of the staff here are young girls who seem a little absent minded and/or inexperienced. Our waitress took another table's order (who got seated after us and were a table of 6-8) before she took ours! The girls weren't the warmest to receive us or say goodbye either. There's a large, tall sign at the entrance on Harms Rd, but the driveway is narrow, so you must turn in exactly where the sign is. The parking lot is also unnecessarily large for the amount of diners the restaurant holds. We sat in the room off to the left, and it was almost unbearably cramped. My seat was in an unusual spot in the middle of a walkway. I wanted to eat fast so I could get out of there. read more

I don't know how anyone could rate this place more then one star. I would go to hackneys as a kid and that was probably the last time the place was cleaned. Food was awful no taste,everything needed salt. I would not recommend. Had the burger and it looked like a prison sandwich. A hunk of meet on 2 pieces of bread. Very disappointed from what I remember as a kid. read more

This was my first trip back to a Hackney's in over a decade. I'd only been to the other Glenview location, although my mom hardly ever let us go there to eat because she said it was too dirty. So most of my experience with that place was when I used to go caroling there with a singing group I was in in high school. But that was a whole other life... anyway.... Hackney's has that dark, taverny, family-dinner atmosphere that you'd never stand for in the city, but somehow don't mind when you're having dinner in the suburbs (why is that?). The onion brick is a local legend, and rightly so-- it's fantastic. Sadly, their "famous" green river now comes bottled, so they've destroyed all the cache it had back when I was an impressionable youngster. (And since Rennaker's is long gone, where can you get a good green river nowadays?) We came specifically because we had a mad hankering for a burger... and I was sadly disappointed. The beef itself was fine, but you can completely destroy a burger if you put it on the wrong bread, and Hackney's insists on doing exactly that. The girlfriend went the traditional route and got hers on a bun, which may have been an actual Wonder Bun. I had mine on dark rye, which had the consistency of soggy Wonder Bread, if you painted it brown (or maybe the Wonder company has started putting out a dark rye version of their pressed sawdust loaves). The fries were fine. If you're in Glenview, and you need a good burger, skip Hackney's. Check out Valley Lodge on Waukegan (at about Winnetka Rd.). They have the same dark, taverny, family-dinner atmosphere and the same geriatric crowd, and their patty melt is fantastic. read more

Unfortunately, I am disappointed by our dinner experience. While the place is cozy and staff extremely friendly, the food was underwhelming. We ordered the onion rings that were very greasy and desperately needed a sauce to accompany them (something tangy or spicy?). My burger needed seasoning of some sort and the dessert came on a dirty plate. Wish I could say that we're going back, but I highly doubt it. read more

Went here yesterday afternoon with a group of four. We sat out on the patio which was very enjoyable. We got seated right away as we got there shortly after they opened, but after we were there for a bit it got crowded, even on a weekday so it's good to come early for outdoor seating, the inside is pretty big so I'm sure there was seating. We all split the onion loaf, love that they let you have a choice of sizes, we ordered the quarter pound size, which was perfect because they are really good, but if we ordered the whole lb I'm sure we would have finished it all and than not been as hungry for our lunch. For my lunch I ordered the crab salad sandwich. It was fresh tasting and delicious. A perfect meal to enjoy outdoors on a warm day. Instead of getting your own fries they brought a plate of fries to share. I thought this was a great idea, because then they don't go to waste as sometimes people don't always finish them, and if someone doesn't get fries they can still enjoy them! They will also bring you endless refills if you finish the whole plate. Service is very friendly too, patio gets a little cramped when crowded, but I think you are able to park on Harms as well. read more

Still a solid,but not what it used to be. The saddest part is they no longer have the original cheesecake. We still go often and enjoy. The outdoor seating is also nice. read more