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    Hackney's On Lake

    2.8 (408 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Frances B.

    Another perfect mela at hackneys. We love their Christmas decorations. Service is always fast and simple with a smile. All their meals are excellent but the Reuben is succulent and absolutely the best ever.

    Salmon fillet
    Tricia D.

    $128 post tax pre tip, ouch! Wasn't expecting that bill to come in so high. The burgers are mediocre; nothing to write home about. Fries are bottomless, but also pretty plain. We did enjoy the appetizers we tried on that St. Patty's evening of baked potato skins and cheese curds. Salty (but not overly so), cheesy, and comforting. Kids' meal is very mini. Both my 8 yo and 6 yo commented how small the sliders were and inhaled it very quickly. The side of applesauce comes in one of those 1-sip taster cups, and the ice cream dessert comes in a little 2oz portion cup. A bit skimpy all around, esp for older kids. I will say the Moscow mule was very tasty and was reasonable priced at $12, if I recall correctly. Happy hour specials are available, but only if dining at the bar. Plentiful parking in the front or back lot.

    Reuben Sandwich
    Matt M.

    Been coming to Hackney's for St. Patrick's Day for years, but this year the food felt noticeably skimpier. The fish and chips portion was smaller than usual, and the Reuben had a comically small amount of meat--though there were plenty of fries. Hopefully it's just an off year, but it was a bit disappointing compared to past visits. That said, the Guinness and onion rings are still great, so sticking with those is a safe bet.

    Albert Room
    Eric B.

    Onion loaf, onion loaf, onion loaf! Well, great Godfrey Daniels, it's the main thing that brings us here! Given the unruly competition amongst burger-centric places, the eponymous Hackneyburger no longer tops our list. Instead, we build our meals around the incomparable (although caloric) brick-on-a-plate by supplementing it with healthier options from the expansive menu. On this visit, I ordered half a crab salad (imitation crab, natch) sandwich on their famous dark rye bread with a cup of chicken noodle soup. My Missus ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with a side of boiled potatoes. We couldn't have been happier with our choices. We took half of the brick home to resurrect later in the air fryer. Menu prices remain surprisingly fair, and we always enjoy the friendly service. We prefer the timeworn ambience of this sprawling multi-room Glenview classic to the even more timeworn original on Harms Road.

    Quarter Original Fried Onion Rings
    Jennifer R.

    We stopped in this long time local favorite for dinner during North Shore Restaurant Month. The offer was buy a sandwich and receive a free quarter loaf of fried onion rings. It had been a long time since I last ate at Hackney's on Lake and I left a bit disappointed. Nothing in Hackney's has changed over the years except the food and the family Thanksgiving pictures on the wall. It was a busy night so that might have impacted our experience. The onion loaf was greasy and kind of bland which is not what I recall from other times ordering it. I ordered a burger on dark rye. The burger was good but the bread fell apart as I was eating the burger making it messy to eat which I also don't recall. Next time I'll get a bun instead of the rye. My husband ordered a burger that seems to be their version of a Juicy Lucy burger. He said it was good but the cheese and bacon filling seemed to be replaced with cheese and bacon on top. The apple pie we had for dessert was good. If you are looking for a decent meal in the Glenview area give Hackney's a try. They haven't been around for decades for nothing.

    Our quartet entertains our performing chorus group after our dinner downstairs at Hackneys.
    Ann M.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review about Hackneys before. I've been coming here since I was a teenager. Most recently, I was here with a large group, having a dinner after a holiday performance in their downstairs private dining space. I've been there many times, both in the main restaurant and downstairs, and one thing I love about Hackneys is its absolute consistency - their onion loaf, Reuben sandwich, and Hackney Burger, the things that made them an institution in the first place, have not changed since the 1970s. Typically when we dine downstairs with a group, we are offered a limited menu. The options have shrunk some since pre-pandemic, but they still offer the burger, the Reuben, a chicken sandwich, and a chicken salad. I usually opt for either the burger or the Reuben, and this time I chose the Reuben. It was, as always, served on their delicious homemade rye bread, and with a very ample portion of tender corned beef. I'm not a big fan of their fries, because I prefer thinner, crispier fries, so I opted for all coleslaw (which equates to two little plastic tubs, instead of one). But my husband and other friends who like their fries loved that they served a big community plate of fries at each end of our long table. A couple of the guys sitting with us had never been there before, and wondered what those shoebox-shaped items were that were being delivered to a couple of the other tables. I explained about the onion loaf, and ordered a 1/4 loaf for us to enjoy. It was a late order, that I gave to our server as he was delivering our other food, but we had the loaf within about five minutes. Outstanding! And everybody thoroughly enjoyed it. My Manhattan, as always, was made perfectly. As with their food consistency, they also are consistent with their classic cocktails, and I appreciate that! After the rest of our group left, four of us sat downstairs and talked for probably another hour, and no one seemed to be bothered by this. We really appreciated that they let us hang out there while we solved all the problems of the world. When we came back upstairs, we noticed that the main bar was still open, so we decided to sit there and have one more drink, and continue our discussion. I don't think I've ever just sat at the bar at that Hackneys before, and it was a delight to meet and chat with their long-time bartender, Rich. As we were leaving, I hadn't noticed a staff member standing to one side until I was near the door and I heard him tell Rich that I was a regular customer, and to be sure to treat me well. That was when I looked and realized it was Hector, who has bartended for a few of our other events at the downstairs bar. I hadn't seen him since before the pandemic, and was really touched that he remembered me. That again reminded me what a welcoming place this is, with wonderful staff. Thanks, Hackneys, for always being a place where I am welcomed and valued, and also for your unwavering consistency. We loved the vibe at the bar, and will probably come back next time just to sit there and chat some more.

    Onion block.  Not to be missed.  Order this.
    Caryna F.

    I grew up on the North Shore. I love going to Hackneys on Harmes to sit outside, have a nice burger. But that's great only at certain times of year. Last night we went to the lake street location, it was not good. Sorry. I know what to order, and this wasn't good. The onion block was good. Yum. The burgers were bad. Made me sad. I always get the special dark rye bread. It was dry, and broken up into pieces. Fell apart..from dryness! Bad. My daughters burger was similarly bad. I ordered my burger rare, like I always do...and it arrived with a cold center. Again, not good. I honestly have not had this problem at the other location. I think management really needs to look at the kitchen at this Lake Street location. Other reviewers seen to have similar issues. Love you Hackneys- do better! Go nearby to Harmes Woods. Skip this location.

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    The food was average. I had the potato skins, onion stack, and French Dip. I wish the bread was crustier for the French Dip.

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    Always good food and congenial atmosphere. Been going here for many years. Nothing has changed! Ha!

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    Class Reunion for about 40 people. Private room, outstanding food and service. I highly recommend!

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