Jersey Mike's Subs

The best hoagie I've ever had in my life. I will drive here no matter what to get this sandwich. So…read moreflavorful, fresh & perfect.

My first time having a Chicago style cheesesteak hoagie and I was very impressed! I've had Chicago…read morestyle hotdogs before (once went on a hunt for "the best") and cheesesteaks, but I've never had the 2 together. My hoagie was full of delicious and perfectly cooked steak, full of seasonings, oil and mayo making it slightly wet like I like (I love my sandwiches saucy). The bread was tender yet sturdy enough to hold all the wet goodness, and to my surprise, the onions weren't overpowering. I was tempted to save half of my sandwich for later that day, but it was so good I ate it all in one setting. Unfortunately my waffle fries were non-edible. They were all fried way too hard and crunchy like rocks which was disappointing. The service was quick and extremely friendly! Since they were out of curly fries they gave me a few extra waffle fries (just wished they weren't cooked extra hard!) and I was offered an iced water cup for the road on a 92 degree day!!! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area and maybe even give the fries another try!

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Potbelly

3.0(53 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped in for dinner while out and about. We stopped in the pouring rain…read more Maria was very nice! We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Her meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and mine was hot (in spices) and fresh. Wow, that had quite the kick.

I'll start with this, in a complete rain storm / windy while trying to place an order at the drive…read morethru I was getting drenched and asked the lady if I could pull forward to the window. When I arrived at the window we were met by Maria who was absolutely nice and helpful, not to mention, patient. We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck (didn't even listen to what she said after the meat) and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Served with a smile. We will certainly be returning. We did sit in the car, in the rain and enjoy our sandwiches. My meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and his was hot (in spices) and fresh. My goodness that kind of spicy hot is hard for me to handle. WOW! Great experience all around!

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Tina's Italian Bake Shop

4.7(337 reviews)

2.2 mi

HEYYY I DIDN'T KNOW THEY CLOSEDD!! I have an amazing memory…read moreof this place I need to know if they just relocated or what happened :(

When I walked in I loved the smell of everything cooking and baking …read more The workers owners were so friendly and nice . I had soup . We bought cookies and dessert's The sparkling water San Benedetto was yummy! We will go again for lunch or a meal. We just came from the dentist next door! Yummy taste and smells Cute inside also .

Freshly baked and cheesy focaccia bread...sooooo good!

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The Picnic Basket

4.5(268 reviews)

4.8 mi

I love this Resturant cafe. I would go more often but I can't get here on working days …read more I love the egg salad and sides. There are so many choices salads pastas soups. You can get chips and a drink . It's counter service. Make your picks and then check out! It's a sunny cozy place to sit .

A great, local lunch spot. Don't sleep on their catering either! The Picnic Basket has a deli feel…read more- with a huge selection of sandwiches/wraps, deli sides (pasta salads, kale salad, fruit, etc.), soups, salads, and more. There is something for everyone. Across from the deli counter, they have ready made meals in their coolers which are nice to grab for a quick dinner. Their dessert selection is drool worthy and only getting better. With the recent addition of Holcomb hollow treats, there is something sweet here for everyone as well! I stopped in on a Monday just before lunch and was in and out pretty quickly. I got the Southwestern Vegetable soup and it was packed with rice, corn, beans, and vegetables. It was well seasoned with deep flavor - almost like a chili.

Egg Salad sandwich

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Fresh salads

Mr pita

4.5(166 reviews)

1.3 mi

Amazing food and excellent service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The…read morestaff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was clean and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back to Mr. Pita!

Good and clean food. Would recommend. I asked for extra sauce and got like 4 of em. Good serviceread more

Open bathrooms with lit candles, gross smell wafting into the dining area.

Fresh baklava

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Big Ed's BBQ

4.6(894 reviews)

0.3 mi

I am a certified professional eater (Da Garbage Disposal) and when I say I know food ..... I do…read morethis for a full time job. I been to Big Ed's when he had the smaller place and every time I pass by Waukegan my vehicle has a lock on Big Ed's to go eat. EVERYTHANG I tries there so far was delicious. Meaty ribs made my mouth water, the burnt ends were fire, all the sides I tried were terrific SPECIALLY that BBQ Tony Macaroni I call BBQ Ice Cream!!!!!! Only thang bad about goin' to Big Ed's BBQ ius you have to leave at some point!!!!! For all the folks that complain in his reviews either you are gettin' paid by his competition, jealous your Mom can';t cook like this when you grew up or you are from the UK and can';t handle seasonin'.

Delicious food! We are visiting from the Deep South and this place defied our expectations for…read moreChicago bbq. We got: The yardbird - like t didn't need any additional sauce, flavored perfectly. Brisket - so much meat! Chicken tender and fries appetizer (as a meal) - so good and the fries were delicious (similar to 5 Guys) For sides we did Mac and Cheese (x2) , beans, and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the French Tickler (drink)

Dining room with queue

Burnt Ends

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Store front, BBQ time!

Leno's Sandwich Shop

4.2(116 reviews)

2.9 mi

Best hoagies around. As good as anything from my hometown of Philly. Service is quick and friendly…read more It's my go to anytime I'm in Waukegan.

One of the best sandwich spots in Northern Illinois. The variety is great and flavors are perfect…read more We generally order the Sicilian sub, Godfather sub and / or the Italian Stallion sub. The service is always great. There is a reason they've been around for many of years.

Ready to order?

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How to continue the day

Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe

4.5(332 reviews)

5.5 mi

We really enjoy the Italian food at Lauretta's! Their lasagna, raviolis, chicken parmigiana, and…read morebakery items are delicious. We always have had wonderful dinners from Lauretta's. Friendly and quick service.

I had purchased several pizzas from this place before, and I always thought they were delicious…read more However, my most recent experience was very disappointing. I went with my kids because they really wanted to eat at Lauretta's. We arrived about 15 minutes before closing, and while I was parking my vehicle, one of the employees closed the door right in front of us. They also appeared to be making fun of the situation. I understand that employees may be ready to close, but there is a professional and respectful way to treat customers, especially when they are there with their children. The food may be good, but the customer service was terrible. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this place.

Roasted Veggie Lasagna (Special)

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First time at Lauretta's!!

Dockside Deli

4.4(8 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great value for around five bucks it gets you a loaf of really fresh bread and a bunch of lunchmeat…read morestuffed in with some onions, tomatoes, lettuce and some sort of dressing that reminds me of the dressing they use at Leno's on Grand av. Nice guy inside making the sandwich offered to go across the street to Dockside Dogs and get me some giardiniera for my sub which I declined. Nice deck outside with tables, chairs and umbrellas or sit by the boat ramp. Very limited menu offering just a few items. Just like the dog joint across the street the views are what you come here for but the sandwich was very fresh and tasty even without the giardiniera. These two places draw you to the harbor.

While in town to see my sailor graduate from boot camp we stopped here for lunch. The sandwiches…read morewere amazing and the company even better!! Being from out of town you never know what you will find- here we found a new friend! Thank you for the amazing food and making our trip even more memorable!!

Modest signage

Front entrance

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Subs were yum!

Mama K's Pizza and Grille

4.3(289 reviews)

3.1 mi

Simply amazing gyros. We tried this place because our old favorite gyros place went out of…read morebusiness, and this place is even better. We tried the gyros and the souvlaki, both amazing. And a sleeper standout was the beer nuggets. Deliciously addicting.

This is my second review of this place. Last time I gave it three stars. It was very floppy soggy…read morepizza. This time I give it one star. The lady that waited on us was very nice, but it's all about the pizza. It was still floppy and soggy, however, it was lukewarm at best. If you're selling slices, you can at least throw it in the oven for a few seconds to warm it up. It was flavorless almost had a weird taste to the crust. I took two bites and put it back on the counter and walked out. Never did that before in my life.

"Slice of pizza"

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Seating outside

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11 months ago

fire these non reading Mexicans who have minim education ice will be notified asap. The food was a fukkin waste yall messed up my whole lunch hour read more

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