All of the Hackney's family restaurants are fantastic and provide the same high-quality customer service and food. Tonight we went to Hackney's on Harms and sat in the covid-19 safe and winter weather safe igloos! It is very strongly recommended that you call in advance to reserve an igloo and you should know that the igloos are only reservable into our blocks so they can serve more families. They are nice and toasty warm and very enjoyable. As per usual, I had a Hackney Burger. Tonight I had bacon and cheddar. The bacon was overly well done and crispy crumbly, not very good. The burger was perfectly medium-rare and closer to rare. As well, they had run out of pretzel rolls and so we had a dark rye bread, which was fine. We were disappointed in the iceberg lettuce and barely orange tomato. I think Hackney's could have done better with a nice Leaf of leaf lettuce and a more ripe tomato. The bottomless french fries were good as always. The server brought my Johnnie Walker Black with no ice although I requested some ice. It wasn't a big deal but it was noticed. I think today was an anomaly because usually Hackney's is so much more on top of their food game. I will be back, of course, because 45 years as a customer has shown me that Hackney's has been top notch 97% of the time! read more

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Hackney's is an 80 plus year family local establishment that we need and want to succeed but it needs help. Some people might call the decor country house charm, I say it's run down frat house. When was this place updated? The staff is very friendly and young. We were a party of 8 with many kids. We opened with the famous onion ring loaf which was bland. It needed something, not sure what, maybe salt. Our server was very helpful and suggested all the kids order from the kids menu. We have some teenagers though that prefer the adult menu. Overall, the food was very bad. Hamburgers came out over cooked or undercooked. When a 13 year old boy say his cheeseburger was terrible, that's bad. Family style fries were luke warm and bland. Kids all got a small (I mean very small ) scoop of ice cream which was enjoyable. Someone needs to take a step back and take a good look at the decor and food. Every town has one of these old dinosaurs that people keep coming back ( I came here as a kid). I don't get it given the results and cost of experience. read more

We love Hackneys on Harms, live in the neighborhood and dine there a few times a month. Food is great, but why did you change the fries? The originals were the best, the new version is not good. I realize some change is always needed, but not in this case. read more

Unfortunately my last review was removed although it was completely factual. Server was so sweet but my husband's ask for candles for my birthday dessert was ignored twice, the drink I ordered was made completely wrong, the fish was soggy and the potatoes were cold and greasy. I did message the owners before posting here and heard nothing. I loved this restaurant and have been going at least 1-2 a year for 8 years and loved it. Just a bummer. read more

So my family wanted to try this "outdoor igloo" dine in experience that they mentioned that they were doing. Since it's January and there aren't too many places you can dine out, we thought we would test this. As you can see by the picture, each group gets their own little igloo in the garden where the server hands drinks and food through a flap. We went at night so it was very cozy and slightly romantic looking . We were a little concerned on the temperature inside, but they put enough heaters inside to make it warm. If still chilly, they had blankets. I took my coat off, but kept my hat on (I was wearing an ugly sweater). As for the the food, it was excellent. They are still solid on their fried onions and burgers. My mom got spicy fried shrimp which was excellent and huge! The only downside was there was a few mixups in the cooking of the burgers and the portions seemed a little smaller than usual. It wasn't a dealbreaker for us and the server hinted that she could fix the mistakes (not enough fries/onions). It also appeared that our server was having a little trouble with the ice around our igloo. Not her fault, but they might have been able to salt it better for her. The weather was ok tonight, but it might be troublesome if it gets colder or more snow. Still, I would highly recommend coming out to the igloos during these times. It's nice to support a local business and this is the original deal. It's well worth the trip and we will be back with the rest of our family! read more

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

The most perfect summertime patio in the suburbs. I judge a sandwich place on their french fries, and they were incredible and bottomless! Service was great too, no complaints whatsoever. I haven't been to Hackneys in YEARS but was so impressed upon my return. Can't wait to come back at least a couple more times this summer. read more

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

This place is the most antiquated, dumpy restaurant i have ever been in..... old and used up on steroids. No atmosphere at all. Smelled very musty, like mold.... The ceiling tiles were all blackened. The same high prices with the worst atmosphere..... read more

We ate dinner in an igloo last night after going to Botanic Garden Lightscape. Igloos are adorable, they're on the outdoor patio which is also lovely. The holiday nights are aa really nice addition. Igloos need to be reserved in advance, and seat 6. The igloos were great. Service was great. Food was fine. French Fried Onions: I thought these were so dissapointing. I love onion rings, and so was very excited to try these. They were bland and not crispy. They came with cocktail sauce not ranch. Beyond Burger on a Pretzel roll: fine. Unlimited plate of fries for the table: I thought this was very clever. I think we got the perfect amount without much waste. Fries were decent (which is a compliment. Chocolate mouse cake: good. There were so many options for desert and they all sounded good. Kids meal hot dog: my picky 5 year old happily ate the hot dog, apple sauce and pickle. So read more

Feel in love with Hackney's year ago when moved to city and had Printer's Row location. ALL food is excellent and worth coming out to this location especially when have live music. Lovely outdoor ambiance. Great drinks and many options! Have both indoor and outdoor seating options so like the variety. Favorite for many folks who have found this family restaurant and now feel like part of the fan club! read more

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

An amazing night at this spot . Great food and ambiance. Will definitely be back . The outside igloo was a bonus on this rainy night. The food was delicious and plenty . Service was really nice and made us feel like we were v.i.p's . read more

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Been a Hackney's customer forever. Love the burgers and they have a great Reuben sandwich as well. Can't skip the fried onions either. The Harms location is a quaint building with a huge outdoor patio. Great place for outdoor dining. Enjoy! read more

Outdoor eating area is comfortable. Service was good. I really don't know what the hype is about with their burgers though. I had the classic Hackneysburger on rye cooked medium rare with cheddar cheese. The burger did not taste seasoned at all. The rye was a spongy bread that did not stand up well to the burger juices. And we were presented with a small (6" maybe) plate of mediocre fries for the two of us. There are plenty of excellent burger joints in the north and northwest suburbs. I won't be wasting my time at Hackney's on Harms again. read more

The food has really gone downhill and the place has become very run down. Would not recomend nor go back.

We are visiting family in Chicago-Wilmette and when I said I was in the mood for a burger, the response was Hackney's on Harms. So we went - and it was as if we weren't in Chicago anymore. The setting outside was picturesque with large trees intersecting the eating area. It all starts with 'the Brick'.....a delicately compressed brick of perfectly sliced fried onions - with thin strips wrapped around the savory innards of the onion. It was as unique as it was delicious. We then moved on to the main course, the Famous Hackneyburger. I had mine with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and lots (and lots) of ketchup. The burger tasted great, but needed more seasoning and I would have preferred if it had a crisper, or charred exterior which might have sealed in more of the juice. Nonetheless, it was tasty and satisfying. My friend had the same, except with blue cheese and also felt the same about the burger. I'll be back someday....for that Brick! read more

Hackney's On Harms - Original French Fried Onions - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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We stopped in one late afternoon after seeing this on DDD years ago. Place was dark & quiet, which I liked The Hackney burger was just ok, I got mine on Rye Wife had the Reuben & it was just ok too Fries were plain 2 lunches with sodas $45 B4 tip read more

Wonderful bison burgers - my fave! French fries are excellent, too. The patio dining is great. They had igloos the last few winters; hope they continue the practice. Dining room can be a little crowded. Unless you really like bagpipes, I'd avoid St. Patrick's week, though. Very festive, but really, really loud. read more

Best chicken wings than any place I know in Chicagoland. But let's face it, the burgers are what has made Hackney's on Harms famous to all the locals as one of the best known places with charm, ambiance, great service and wait.... Did I mention the onion rings? Fabulous all the way around. Leave a little room for the key lime pie. read more

So the one location on Lake Ave was slow but at least this hackneys is faster......however food is the same average waited 30 minutes for a famous hackney burger. The burger was so dry....i basically had a beef jerky patty. However outdoor seating is nice read more

My boyfriend and I came to Hackey's after a dance recital in the area and we're happy to be seated right away on the patio. Service was prompt and it was cool to see that they rolled things in on a cart from the nearby kitchen. The patio was really nice (aside from the plastic chairs) and everything went smoothly. We do wish that our waitress would have been just a bit more attentive with drinks and such, but otherwise great. We both ordered burgers and an onion loaf which were delicious. We then had some ice cream to finish off the meal which was probably a bit too much, but great nonetheless. Will be returning to this location on a nice summer night. read more

We went there for lunch and walked in around 1 PM on a weekday. No one at all dining, much less a hostess. My son went back into the kitchen and was yelling for someone to come out, and the lady was three feet from him. He noticed that the vent hoods looked like they had not been cleaned in years and the kitchen was filthy. (He worked in the restaurant business for a few years) We were finally seated and ordered the Reuben egg rolls. Not good at all, tasted like they were cooked in a year old vat of oil. Now that took a half of an hour. My wife and both ordered the smaller Hackney burger, and no joke, It was no bigger than a silver dollar. I exclaimed to the waiter, "Is this a JOKE? Wheres the beef? He said they shrink when cooked. I sent mine back and ate nothing. My son went to use the restroom and when he came back he said one of the staff from the kitchen used the urinal and never washed his hands. He did not eat his food. We will never go back. And perhaps the Glenview Health department should pay them a visit read more

Hackneys Circuses the out door domes were cool. My first experience in a dome. Amazing how they are so resourceful. Service was very pleasant but hard to find served through the dome. Onion stack was good no salt on it which is better for you . I ordered a quarter pound Hackney burger medium rare the meat was good it was unsalted I would have love the bun toasted it came with a huge amount of lettuce and a tomato but no pickle they brought one plate of french fries for us my friend had vegan burger and the fries were cold I asked for hot fries they brought me more fries that looked like they double fryer it by appearance of color , unfortunately those were not hot either . It was interesting eating in our heated dome and the history . The food was not that great. It's been about 30 years since I was at Hackneys ( lake Zurich ) Kind of nostalgic Nowdays we have incredible burgers . The flavor fell flat and I like more details when it comes to my food no pickle on my plate either. read more

Hackney's On Harms - the entrance to the garden - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Favorite restaurant literally eat here like 3 times a week 1). Order my iced tea 2). Order two kids mac and cheese 3). Get two scoops chocolate ice cream and leprechaun pie 4). Hit the bathroom because your lactose intolerant 5). Leave a 100% tip 6). And last but not least, sugar high... 10/10 experience I RECOMEND! read more

This is an old school joint in the burbs that I probably go to 1-2 times a year: for The Doctor's birthday and for Daddy-O's birthday (The Doctor's dad). The interior of the restaurant is dated but clean. For me, it feels like I have stepped back into a time machine and entered a supper club, except for the flat screen TVs. The times we have been there, it is an older crowd, not many kids. There is an outdoor seating area, but we have never sat there. It looks inviting, but there has always been a wait to eat there and I don't do long waits. The food is solid: burgers are good, the fries are hot, but reviewer Matthew K (Lincoln Square) summed it up: "They have fresh beef cooked to a medium rare; they will gladly place plate after plate of freshly fried fries in front of you. The cole slaw is delicious. This just doesn't stand out or make it destination worthy." For the record, the coleslaw is good, but not KFC good (love that stuff). If your party all order sandwiches with fries, they bring out one plate for the table, with the concept of unlimited fries. I would prefer to have my own fries on my plate instead of sharing or having to wait for fresh ones to come out, but that is how they run the show. I do enjoy the times and food when I am there with the family, but it is not a place I would just pick up and drive to for a meal. I do think some of the food is overpriced ($13.95 for potato skins), but I will give them four stars for having splits of bubbles and Reuben egg rolls. Those egg rolls could almost make me drive out there, but I can get those at Hawkeye's on Taylor's in Chicago. I do like the burgers and stick to those. Made the mistake of ordering a beef sandwich. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't work $14 (at the time). For my money, the burgers are the way to go. They are of a decent size and are tasty. I am sure I will be back there next year when it is Daddy-O's birthday. I will get my egg roll and burger fix then. read more

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Hackney's On Harms never disappoints! Great Sunday night dinner with the family. We had an assortment of Hackney Burgers, Bison Burgers, and Beyond Burgers. All were so good. read more

Perfect. No notes. Love the old school, great menu & staff. We prefer the bar inside, but with this gem there are no wrong answers:) read more

The atmosphere here gets 4 stars but the food is just average. My boyfriend is from Chicago and he took me here for lunch after our workout Saturday. I loved their patio! They had beautiful plants and an outdoor bar that had great mimosas. The food menu is pretty basic- sandwiches, salads, soups, etc. I had the grilled chicken wrap and it was tasty but nothing super special. Jamie said his burger was good and I believe that is what they are known for. I suggest going for mimosas or sangria and maybe just getting some appetizers. They do have bottomless fries if that is your thing :) read more

I truly enjoyed my dining experience today. These are very stressful times especially with covid and with the amount of racial tension in the air these days. Mike was our waiter and he did an excellent job. We also met the owner and two other servers that were very friendly to us. Ask for Mike, he's the best. -Jack Daniel's sisters. read more

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

The service was good. Food was just okay. Our group started with the onion loaf, which was just average.. We ordered the "famous" Hackney burger on dark rye. The burger was bland and nothing special. The dark rye was good but did not hold up and turned to mush. We also ordered a patty melt, pretty much the same as the hackney burger but the dark rye held up a little better as it was grilled. In addition to the burgers we also had salad with grilled chicken. The salads were again, just okay. The atmosphere was old school rustic, which was nice. The cost of four meals was comparable with other restaurants. We might be back for a drink but not for the food. read more

Waited twenty minutes for someone to acknowledge our existence. Told my wife we were leaving then suddenly a waitress came over to take our appetizer orders to lock us in. The food took nearly an hour to come out and it was bland, cold and poorly cooked. I ordered a medium rare burger but it came out well done. Wife ordered a strawberry spinach salad and they didn't even out the hardboiled egg in it. A disaster of a meal. Will never go back to this place. Everyone else in the restaurant was at least 70 years old. read more

Grease fest! Great ambiance but food is all greasy! Service was awesome! I would go back for drinks only, not the food.

Hackney's on Harms Rd. is a wonderful little restaurant for a good meal with the family. It's just a much more condensed version with a smaller sized restaurant and menu than the one on Lake Ave. It is also very casual too. When we got there last night around 7pm which is a little late for dinner it was still very crowded. We waited about 15 min to be seated. There seemed to be alot of regulars who dine here. I would say if you came for a first time, you might be confused like I was of what the draw is. The atmosphere is quaint and seats are very close together, borderline too close. The food was actually pretty good, and I would say it reminded me of diner food. Not amazing but consistent and homey. Sometimes that's just what people are in the mood for like we were. The service was very good. Our waitress was on top of everything and we never ran out of drinks. Everyone was satisfied with what they got too. When the weather gets nice I was told there is outdoor seating available. I would go back again to enjoy that! read more

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My favorite outdoor dining patio, I've been coming here since I was a child. We enjoy all the time-honored Hackney favorites, plus the ambiance of a leafy, European-like setting during the day, and a sparkling forest during the night. Our favorites are the french fried onions (1/4 brick is plenty for two of us), the Reuben, Patty Melt, Fish & Chips, and of course the Hackneyburger served with bottomless fries. We also like to take a seat at the bar, either before or after dinner on the patio, while we chat and watch an event on one of the TVs. It has a small, friendly neighborhood tavern-type vibe. We did just this the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, watching the race and chatting with other patrons and the bartender, then repairing to the patio for a relaxing dinner on a lovely spring evening. The servers are always friendly and accommodating, and the bartender makes you feel like a long-lost friend. read more

Picked up carry out from here last night. Burgers, patty melts and onion loaf. Burgers were dried out gray pieces of meat. The onion loaf was packaged in a paper box and the grease leaked out of the plastic bag and onto my pants, ruining them with grease stains. I just got off the phone with the owner, Mary Welch, who accused me of lying about it! I even went right back to the restaurant an hour after we ate the food to show the manager what had happened. The pants were $100. Ms. Welch "conducted" her own experiment to try to duplicate what happened to me, and since it didn't happen in her experiment, she inferred I was lying about it! I was offered $50 for the pants, and before I could give her my information about where to send it, she ended the conversation. I called back and she is now refusing to give me anything! Totally unacceptable! read more

More like 1.5 stars and that's being extremely generous. Decor is old and tired just like the food. Hackney's used to be my go to for Patty-Melts. I will never patronize again. I believe only a couple of locations still open and can see why. Throw in the towel and sell the property, then retire. read more

I like the slower pace here compared to the Lake street location. It's a much smaller building and that alone slows things down. It does get nutty when the large shady patio is open and I'm amazed that the tiny kitchen can deliver meals to all those tables in a timely matter. Nearly every time I order the famous Hackneyburger with cheese on dark rye with grilled onions added. Delicious. It's always cooked perfectly and the fries that come with are always hot, plus the coleslaw is one of the best around. They think their Rueben is as good as their burger but don't believe that hype. You can get a better one at nearly every deli around. Daily specials. The burger menu was expanded a few years ago. For the lighter eaters you can get a 4oz burger instead of the 8oz. They have a stuffed burger and quite a few other choices. Very good corned beef and cabbage and I'm told the salads are good as well. A couple complaints are the bathrooms are super tiny and there's almost always a wait as only one person at a time can fit in there. I think the burgers here are a buck less than Lake st but they're still a couple bucks to much. read more

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We were invited to a birthday party there. It has probably been 30 years since my last visit. I was very impressed! They have changed with the times and have adjusted their menus to include gluten free and current health options. A couple things that have not changed- great onion loaf and super burger. Staff was friendly. The facility feels like an ancient museum and could use some upgrade. Impressive large parking lot. I'll go back sooner than 30 years. read more

I went here today and sat in an igloo on a day that was 42 degrees. It was comfortably warm in the igloo as there was a space heater set to 60 degrees. I was with three friends and we were able to spread out in the igloo. I felt like they took COVID seriously. The igloo did have a door that was left unzipped and two windows, one which was left open. I ordered the chicken and dumpling soup which was tasty. I also ordered a half order of crispy onion rings, which was a nice portion and had plenty of onion rings to share with my friend. The service was good. The waitress stayed outside the igloo and would give us our drinks through the window. This is one of the few restaurants in the area that I know of that has a heated igloo while indoor dining is banned. read more

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My gal pal whisked me away to this Hackney's on a relatively warm autumn Saturday afternoon. At first I was wondering where the heck she was driving me, as we were seemingly heading deep into the woods as we turned off a busy street. We wound up on quiet Harms Road in Glenview, and the spacious outdoor seating area of this location has the feel of someone's cozy woodsy backyard. We sat next to a tree with chirping birds, and a chipmunk popped in and out of some bushes, adding to the pleasant casualness of the setting. Everyone must order the onion loaf, basically a heap of French fried onion strings (definitely go with someone who likes onion rings, lest you miss out on the experience). Their Oktoberfest menu was featured, so I went with the bratwurst plate with two plump bratwurst, plus tasty red cabbage and German-style scalloped potatoes. I washed it down with a Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest beer. My dining mate ordered the reuben and had enough for leftovers. Neither of us had room for the apple streudel though. There is also an outdoor kids' play area so they can work off the calories. While the food at Hackney's was pretty good, the aspect of "sitting in the backyard" definitely enhanced the overall experience. read more

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Charming atmosphere. Outdoor patio - nothing fancy or pretentious Food was good ( had a salad but burgers looked fabulous) read more

Delicious burger, yummy fries, patio shaded by giant trees? Sign me up! Extra points for providing a gluten free bun! They were able to seat us outside right away on a sunny Tuesday at noon. The service was a tad slow, though it was also surprisingly busy for a Tuesday lunch. They did keep the refills coming on my Arnold Palmer one ingredient at a time, which was simultaneously funny and thoughtful. read more