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    Jake Moran's

    4.1 (48 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    New to the menu is a double cheeseburger!
    Jay K.

    Attention! They have added a double cheeseburger to the menu, shrimp too. That gives this joint another star in my rating system. The bathrooms have been remolded as well so it's not a total dive bar but the old creaky wood floors are a sure sign of dive-dum. Loads of TV's and an area for video gaming too. They now also have broasted chicken, coleslaw and chili for catering

    It's a sleepy Saturday afternoon. Lunch on the way.

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    4 years ago

    Best burger in the area. Great chicken sandwich, too. Reminds me of the typical small bar you see in vacation areas everywhere- not fancy.

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    4 years ago

    Garbage food, over priced drinks and the most rude staff I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with! never go here!!!!

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    9 years ago

    This is such a little gem, great place to have a beer and burger on a nice afternoon. Very attentive and great food.

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    10 years ago

    3.5 years ago my boyfriend brought me here after our first date and we've been coming back together ever since! Awesome people and place!!

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    Great little bar! Clean and friendly people with the cool Chicago neighborhood feel. Has gaming and really cold beer!

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    Twisted Burger - Vernon Hills

    4.3(74 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    What a gem in VH! Loved the burgers and fries at Twisted Burger. A variety of different burgers to…read morechoose from that rivals places like Red Robin. We got the Cali burger which had avocado and bacon and I'm forgetting the name now but one with a fried egg and bacon. The buns on the burger were so good (I think they're brioche buns from Turano) - soft with a good bite. And the loaded fries we got were also delicious with green onions, bacon bits, cheese, and some sour cream. I learned that the fries are made in-house not bought frozen and pre-cut. Next time, I would just get regular fries bc they're so good as is! Would love to go back to try the smoothies. Everything seems to be made with care and quality at Twisted Burger and can't wait to go back.

    We came back to try new things!…read more Superman regular size milkshake-- tastes like cotton candy! Creamy and light throughout even after sitting in the fridge. El Zorro burger-- this was really good. There's a beef patty under the chorizo, so the chorizo flavor wasn't overpowering. Sauce is also not overpowering and not greasy. The large fries is definitely pretty large. The cuts are of potato without additional coating before frying so the flavor is of potato itself and added seasoning afterwards. I prefer it this way since the oil soaked ones are soft and delicious, but my kiddos prefer more crispy and crunchy end pieces. The Baja fish naan is still our favorite. Because of the loaded fresh veggies. Would come back to this local POC owned establishment to try more of their shakes and burgers!

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    I've been by this place 50 times and not one of them I had time and was hungry…read more Finally. Good discussion with staff before ordering as I admitted I was first time. Stayed true and got a classic with provolone. I had one of these twenty years ago in Philadelphia proper and I will say this is the best I've had since. The Classic is a truly yummy sandwich. The melted mix of meat, cheese, and onions is outstanding. The bread was soft and held the sandwich together nicely. Excellent. The fries are really good and you absolutely need these. Next time won't be first time and I'll plan my meal and errand schedules better. I'm planning on working top to bottom on the menu.

    Here's a fun, high-energy review you can drop:…read more The Philly Special is an absolute gem out in the suburbs If you're anywhere near Chicago and craving a legit cheesesteak, this place is a MUST. We tried a couple sandwiches and WOW... the flavor is next level The steak is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and piled high, the bread is soft with that perfect bite, and everything just comes together so well. You can tell they really care about doing it right. Hands down one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had around here--no question On top of that, the owner is an awesome guy Super friendly, welcoming, and you can tell he takes pride in the place. That kind of energy makes the experience even better. Great food, great vibes, great people. Highly recommend checking this spot out

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    4.3(213 reviews)
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    With so many (better than average) Mediterranean options around town, it's really hard to decide…read morewhich one should be considered good vs. average vs. bad. Nikkos offers a wide variety of food, not just Greek. Burgers, dogs, Italian beef, etc. I know from experience both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern places generally offer very good burgers, but I haven't personally tried Nikkos'. I must try them soon. What I *have* tried are Italian beef, gyro, and chicken, both in plate and sandwich forms. Gyro and chicken dishes did not disappoint. Their chicken kebab plate is my daughter's new go-to Greek dish, and I can personally attest to their gyro and tzatziki sauce. Super legit. Also, French fries are good. I've tried their Italian beef now twice, but both times I thought they didn't do a very good job getting rid of beef taint. Gravy was okay; nothing special. I'd personally put them right at the same level as Portillo's. It's got a very old-school diner feel to the place. Menus are displayed with pictures over the counter, making it super easy to read and order. As far as friendliness of the cashier goes, I'd rate them 3 of 5. I was greeted and tended by a very nice lady once, but it was two grumpy dudes the other time who were all business and no play. Nothing wrong with their work ethics or order accuracy or anything. They were just unpleasant. Just so I'm clear, these encounters don't usually deter my star ratings. More so an FYI. All in all, I'm happy with my Greek plates at Nikkos. I'll probably go back to try rest of the other menu items like shish kebab or even a burger.

    Such consistently delicious food! I always get the chicken kebab on a pita. My husband loves their…read morehomemade sausage. They have the best fries around. We love the owners, they know our order when we walk in the door. It's clean and welcoming. A weekly spot for us.

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