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    Niles Grill & Diner

    4.0 (80 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ham and cheese omelette with hash browns and English muffin.
    John B.

    I didn't even reach the front door before I had a smile. When you walk inside it just screams 1950s memorabilia and coca-cola. It is a fun place to take family. Even the sparkle booths. Unfortunately, the food is also 1950s style. The omelette is definitely diner style folded omelette, and the ham is straight off the bone and the cheese. The hash browns tasted of... potato. No seasoning, hash browns were just slide potatoes. I really hoped for a good seasoned hash brown. The service was top notch. Drink always filled. Food came as soon as it was ready. The price is excellent though. Definitely worth trying out. Fun little trip to the past.

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    Ana V.

    Small diner very cozy, the food was great and delicious. The service was excellent, the waitress was very attentive she filled up our coffee mugs every few minutes.

    Basic breakfast with crisp yummy bacon.
    Margaret S.

    First time here and it will become a regular for us because the food was good and great prices and our waitress was so sweet. It's an old atmosphere and old furniture BUT I felt very comfortable there. Also a lot of singles go there and it was obvious by their greetings they are regulars

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    Natalie H.

    I came in for breakfast and ordered the Niles Grill Skillet. It's a skillet packed with hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, onions, tomatoes, cheese and eggs. I really liked everything about it, but wasn't too keen on the sausage (I know that sausage is a hit or miss in diners - definitely a miss for me.) It was definitely a little greasy, but it was still an enjoyable breakfast for something local. Will it be a frequent stop for me? Probably not, but I would go back.. Maybe I'll order an omelette next time. Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive despite the fact that she was waiting on several tables at once. She never let my coffee cup go under half of a cup.. She filled it up several times, which is always nice. A+ for her. The owner also thanked us for coming.

    Retro diner look.

    We were looking for a quick bite to eat and stopped in here. When I first sat down and taking in the ambience I started to think I made a mistake. I felt like I time traveled back into the late 1970's or early 80's - no kidding. Wait staff was very attentive and the food was excellent. No regrets actually very pleased. Will return.

    Me and my wife lived in Niles and use to frequent this location as a young couple 28yrs ago (but it was IHOP then). It was our breakfast spot. Today we were in Niles and looking for a spot to eat and saw Niles grill and diner. The structure on the outside has not changed so we decided to give it a try and a little flashback for us also. The food and service was great. It looked like it maybe family owned. It felt really homey inside. I had the steak skillet and my wife had French toast and corned beef hash. The portions were generous and the food tasted fantastic. Will definetely stop by again even though it's further from home.

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    1 year ago

    Always a good spot for a good breakfast friendly service at a good price I have been there many times

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    8 months ago

    Good food. Great ambiance. Always friendly service. The owner and staff are very friendly

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    1 year ago

    Good burger. Greasy. Wait staff was sweet. Took a long time to get our lunch but the waitress kept our drinks up. Portions are large.

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    2 years ago

    Get the best and forget the rest! Great food great people ! Friendly and kind staff and Cooks . Run don't walk to this restaurant !

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    The service was excellent. The portions and price point are spot on. We will definitely be back!

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    3 years ago

    I wish there were more classic diners like this. Breakfast was fast and tasty, the service very friendly. We will definitely be back.

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    5 years ago

    Great burger stop by and try it for sure. Old school diner that has lots of flavor and good people working.

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    4 years ago

    Nice simple good food. What more does one need . Good veggie omelets . Great coffee . Nice breakfast place

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    4 years ago

    Family owned with fresh food. Well made burger. Nice bun and hand-cut fries. Everyone in the place was friendly. Can't wait to go back.

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    4 years ago

    Tasty and HOT food, excellent service, fun retro decor and lotsa parking. A gem!

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    “"Breakfast is our most important meal of the day" This Cook, Ziggy, has been serving traditional breakfasts for decades.”

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    Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack

    Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack

    4.8(54 reviews)
    3.3 mi•Edison Park

    Their house burger with all of the add ons (thicc cut bacon/caramelized onions/dill pickled…read morejalapeños) was one of the best burgers I've ever had in my LIFE. Definitely going to try the Too Gouda Be True Burger next time! Cheese curds were Wisconsin level delicious, and the fry flight with garlic aioli was the perfect accompaniment to both. Finally, the Biscoff Cheesecake Cookie and butter rum dipping sauce completely took me by surprise. Just worked on so many levels of familiar yet innovative. So tasty! Great service, great burger joint and live music bar environment (complete with a very talented live band). And really just full of great people that you can tell care about the food they serve. Highly recommend stopping by for one of (if not THEE) best burgers in Chicago !

    This is located inside the Emerald Isle which is your typical nw Chicago Irish bar. You place your…read moreorder at the bar and they bring the food out in just a few minutes. The service was great and the workers friendly. 3 of us went and we each ordered a different burger. We had the Plain Jane, House Burger and Too Goulda be True. On my house burger I opted for the extras, bacon and caramelized onions. For me, the bacon was too thick. It made for a pull instead of a clean bite. I took it off the burger and ate it by itself. It was delicious! The burger was great. It is probably the juiciest smash burger I have tried so far. This is a nice little neighborhood spot that you should go support.

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    Boba Burger

    Boba Burger

    4.7(900 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    We dropped in for a quick dinner. This place is super busy. They make your food to order which is…read moregreat. It's a serve yourself kinda place. They mainly do pick up business. It's inside a bowling Alley. The folks are really friendly and nice. The food is decent. The burger's are 5 oz. and made fresh. You get a nice brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. The drink options aren't huge. It's not a place you linger or have a conversation. The onion rings are nice and crispy but for me I don't like the huge batter centric rings. I like a light batter with crunch so you can taste the onion. The fires are just okay. Most were a bit soggy for me.

    I'm crazy disappointed this place is leaving classic. The food, the people, the simplicity of this…read moreplace is beyond amazing. I really hope they find a place soon to carry this business. It's funny I come near Woodstock, and I always make that joke "Boba burger?" anytime I'm in the area with my buddies The other day one of the owners kids was playing near the register and you know its moments like that where they're just happy and such great people with great hospitality to there customers. I've reviewed this place once before: Tokyo dog, Lechon burger, large fries, and triple berry smoothie is my go-to. I seriously don't exaggerate you need to come by before they close. I hope they find a place quickly because you know I sure will always come back.

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    Nash Bros - Chicken Sandwich

    Nash Bros

    4.6(122 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    The absolute best Hot Chicken we have ever had and we purposely seek out hot chix. Comes out…read morepiping hot and extra spicy for a medium spice. Fries are killer too with excellent seasoning. No joke.

    Tucked away in the back of a small strip mall, this place would be missed unless you were actively…read morelooking for it. Me and my teenage boys just happened to be in the area looking for fried chicken sandwiches. We saw a Chik-Fil-A nearby but thought, "hell, let's try something new." Yelp took us to Nash Bros. Upon entering, the menu looks a little intimidating. From burgers to hot chix sandwiches, to tenders, loaded nachos, loaded fries, and even Bubble tea. Sometimes a big menu at a fast casual spot can be a bad sign, just trying to do too much. The good news is that the staff member patiently took us through the menu and asked us what we liked, and what heat level we were comfortable with. Between us we got a hot chix sandwich, chicken tenders, seasoned fries, and where else could you get chicken and waffles in the middle of the day? First off, there are a number of sauces to choose from. And the fries came out crispy and well seasoned. Both good signs. But most importantly, the star of the show just has to be the chicken. Specifically that unique Nashville style of chicken with that unique Nashville cayenne-based seasoning. Ok...so the chicken tasted incredibly fresh, it was thick, juicy, and meaty. There was no way it spent any time under a heat lamp. The spice level at a medium worked for me. A slight glisten of sweat on the ol' forehead. The flavor was there, keeping in mind this isn't a drown your chicken into a pit of bbq sauce type of place. It's a dry rub Nashville heat. So be mindful of that. I am used to Nashville chicken having an oily finish, but this didn't have that (which didn't bother me). The place appeared 5 stars clean. The service was 5 star fantastic. And the food was 100% fresh tasting. Technically, I give it 4-1/2 stars for two reasons. A half star off only because they really are missing a drink station with a sweet and non-sweet tea option for some authenticity. Also because the sauces didn't "Wow" anybody. And sauces that punch you in the mouth can really make a place stand out. But I'm pushing out 5 stars because of the service, the cleanliness, and the freshness. Recommend a stop-in if you are craving that unique Nashville hot chicken flavor.

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    Mully’s Grill - Chicken Gyros/Gyros Plate Dinner

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    3.6(38 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I have to say this wasn't my usual dining experience no fault of the restaurant. I'll get to that…read morelater. I was craving a gyro and was suggested this place. It's really cool that they have a golf simulator set up. I was greeted by Jennifer and she had a very upbeat attitude. She bought over the menu which also has Social 18 Greek Kitchen, which is more traditional Greek fare. I received my food and begun to dig in. The gyro meat was tender and I loved that it had chopped tomatoes so I can get some in every bite. I don't know if the tzatziki sauce was homemade, but the flavor of garlic and dill was good enough that I was dipping my fries into it. The fries were salted well and fresh prepared. This is where the unusual experience came in. As I was eating and scrolling FB and a news story came up with more detail of a friends passing. And I just started to cry, Jennifer came over to check in on me, while I was trying to hold myself together. She understood my situation and she bought me a to-go container and some napkins. She even offered a hug which I took her up on. People like her are rare. Thanks for a great lunch!

    Tried it for the first time today. Decent atmosphere and was clean. Food came out hot, and that…read moreis where the positives end. 1. It was expensive and didn't add up to the price I paid. 2. Portions were small and didn't really seem like the value equaled the price. The biggest thing: 3. The food was not good. My burger was dry and hardly hand enough condiments and sauce on it. My kids chicken fingers were way over cooked and burnt. Fries tasted a but stale and no salt what so ever on them. For what was paid for what I got was a big disappointment. Probably will not be back anytime soon.

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    Paradise Pup - Deelicious, 1/3rd pound burger.

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    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    We were in the area and wanted some Chicago Hot Dogs and this spot was bookmarked. Small spot with…read morepatio seating only and very limited parking. We parked on the street around the corner. They had a long line a little after 1 on a Friday afternoon. Took about 45 minutes to get to the order counter so would definitely call ahead although maybe the wait is part of the experience. I was talking to a group in front of me that recommended the Char Pup so ordered a Char Jumbo Dog and a double Pup. Also ordered a 1/3 pound Char Merkt cheddar Burger. For toppings, we got everything and grilled onions on the Red Hots and both were excellent! Some of the best we've had. The surprise was the Burger (which we saw was highly rated). It had that flame grilled tasty beef and we got it with everything and grilled onions also-simple. delicious Burger and just the right size. They also have Italian Beef as well Italian and Polish sausage. Service at the counter was friendly and quick-food was ready about 15 minutes after ordering. A Triple D favorite that lives up to the hype!

    Delicious burgers, but outside seating only, so you might want to take it to go if it's a bit cold…read more I went here around 3:00 p.m. and there was still a very long line. This place is listed in some lists as the best burger joint in Illinois. It's really solid. And the shakes are very good, too. They do crinkly fries, in case that's your jam. I enjoyed the flavor of the burger, although I do wish there were more pickles. :-) We had to wait for a table outside, and it was a little bit chilly, but overall I felt it was worth it.

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    Niles Grill & Diner - diners - Updated October 2026

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