Great sandwiches good people . ,Never had wrong tasting food…read more, great soups. When is cool outside their soup & sandwich is a good choice !! G. Dalton

Really good soup but when she charged me almost $10 I almost had a stroke. A few ideas. Lower…read moreprice, charge extra for the roll. Have different prices for fancier soups. Mine was a basic chicken with pasta. $6 is fair. I saw one with beef and gnocci. $10 may be fair for that. I probably won't come back for that price but would for a $5-$7 range.

The challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

did I even slightly hesitate on driving 45 minutes for a bagel? like no. not even "like no," just…read moreno. i had to try Kaufman's - I got the breakfast bagel once and the Reuben on a bagel this time... and lemme just say this was an intimidating place. all the food at every counter looked amazing but i couldn't figure out what to order. it seemed everyone just knew what they wanted without a menu so ACT FAST PEOPLE - the bagel itself was surprisingly average considering this was authentic ass deli (not kosher tho) - the fillings tho were what stepped up the game...SOOO much egg in the breakfast game. they asked if I wanted salami or bacon which was interesting like I'm a sausage girl (lol) but honestly it was so yummy - the Reuben though... best sandwich I have ever had in Chicago and that is 0 exaggeration. i shall be returning again and they make the sandwiches BY THE POUND

This is our go-to hot pot place in the northern suburbs. The staff are all really prompt and…read morehelpful, especially if this is your first time at a rotary hot pot. Our child also really enjoys their "bullet train" transportation system for meat orders which speed down the kitchen conveniently to our table. All other food fare rotates around gradually with clear labels that advise how long to cook certain noodles, vegetables, and assorted ingredients. The restaurant is spacious and feels so even when bustling with high ceilings and adorable glass displays of collectibles. They have a sauce bar with all the necessary accoutrements as well as assorted hot foods and dessert. Speaking of dessert, while they have several to order in the menu as well as boba and other offerings, their seasonal desserts near the sauce bar are awesome. I've had herbal jelly suspended in a milk tea and a strawberry milk variation that were both so refreshing. Perfect palate cleansers. There's a small lot right to the side of the restaurant, some street parking, and parking on the streets nearby (to the back and side). Be careful to read the signage posted to ensure you're in a valid spot.

Ive been wanting to try this place for awhile. it was just ok for me. Nothing special except the…read morethe fact that the veggies and some seafood are going around the rotary. However, iam willing to give it another try because the dessert and drinks were calling out to me. Service was great no complaints! Place was nice and bright and theres a bit of a wait. Parking is horrible tho. Small lot beside the place and street parking. Not enough for how big the place is. Happy eating!

I was excited to try this diner. walking in you are thrown back decades with the old booth type…read moreseating and counter with old soda machines. Unfortunately the service seems dated as well. No one to tell you what todo. So we followed folks to the counter and after asking got a menu and sat down. Lots of regulars at this place. Seemed like they aged in place. The food is just okay. I had the burger baby a half lb. of beef. A huge sandwich with everything but flavor. hunh the texture of the beef was a little off. The onion rings were crispy but also missing the onion flavor. Wife had the jumbo dog with curly fries. A huge dog again just okay. Hermes would have been a better choice. A huge disappointment. Staff weren't unfriendly just unengaged. They all seemed bored. The prices were high. $40+ for the food and drink.

In town to see family in Skokie and go to the Wildcats game in Evanston with a group of friends…read more This is the quintessential Sunday afternoon diner. The Pastrami on rye was phenomenal. We saw a lot of burgers and chicken dishes going out. The ambience was comfy cozy and the people very welcoming. Most of these family run operations are a great find. We're here a few more days, I'm hoping we can stop back in!

I was sick and needed some healing pho, so I placed my order online. They texted me promptly when…read moreit was ready for pickup, which I really appreciated. I honestly judge places on how well they pack food to enjoy at home--especially spots that pack soup. Everything was packed perfectly. The soup came in a big container, with the meat and all the accoutrements packed separately. The taste was divine, and I even had some left to enjoy the next day. I can't wait to come back and dine in.

Firstly, the restaurant had a great and homey vibe to it. Very relaxing especially on a winter day…read more The menu had great options and even had sushi! But today we settled with mostly Vietnamese food. On a middle of the day Saturday, the restaurant was pretty open and we were able to sit at a table with no wait. I hope this changes for them later because the food was great! Also, they had iced Vietnamese coffee which is a personal favorite. Lastly, I even bought some food home for my wife. Update - even after eating leftovers, the food was still great! 5/5 will be back soon!

I'm extremely thankful to have a friend who introduced me to this bagel spot. Definitely a top 2…read morefavorite of mine. I haven't been to the location but have had these bagels consistently for over 10 years. The texture and flavor of the bagel is everything a NY bagel is and should be. Fluffy on the inside, somewhat crispy on the outside, and oh so thiccccccccck! Their cream cheese?! Ugh! Don't skip on it, seriously everything about this place is perfect. My go to selection is the egg bagel with chive cream cheese. It's chef's kiss and hits the spot. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!!!!

If you're expecting this to be interchangeable with the franchised bagel places that have spread…read moreacross the country, recalibrate now. This is not that. I've been going to New York Bagel & Bialy for over 50 years, and places like this operate on a different clock, a different standard, and frankly, a different philosophy of what a bagel is supposed to be. Timing matters. If you show up after about 8:00 AM, your odds of getting bagels at their absolute peak--still warm, properly textured, with that slight resistance on the outside and softness inside--go up significantly. Earlier can be hit or miss depending on the batch cycle, but once they're in stride, this place delivers. The essentials are all here and worth your time: poppy seed, sesame, everything, and especially the bialys. The bialys alone are reason enough to make the trip--properly done, with the right chew and depth of flavor that you simply won't find in mass-produced versions. Don't overcomplicate it. Grab a dozen. On your way home, stop and pick up a couple packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and some smoked salmon a jar of capers, a Bermuda onion--whether here or even from Walmart--and you've got a meal that outperforms most brunch menus at a fraction of the cost. This isn't trendy. It's not trying to be. It's something better: consistent, old-world, and still doing it the right way. If you're going to call something a bagel, the standard is not branding--it's process. That's why New York Bagel & Bialy on Touhy stands apart. They actually do it right: kettle-boiled first, then baked in rotating ovens. That single decision--boiling--changes the entire structure. It gelatinizes the outer starch layer, locks in density, and produces that thin, glossy crust with real chew. Without it, you don't have a bagel--you have bread with a hole. The rotating ovens matter too. They deliver even heat, which means you get the correct balance: a slight exterior crisp with a dense, elastic interior. No puffiness. No sponge. No collapse under toppings. That's the difference here. Most chains optimize for speed and shelf life, so they steam or shortcut the process. Many local shops land in the middle. This place doesn't compromise. If you care about what a bagel is supposed to be--not just what it's called--this is the benchmark in Chicago.

Skokie Bakery and Grill is possibly one of the best places to get masgouf (the golden pompano) in…read morethe Chicagoland area. I swear they don't even salt and pepper the fish, they just let that sit on the grill and do its own wonderful thing. Walking into to the restaurant, you might be a little taken aback. It's not the nicest dining area, even a little dinky. But if you are a real foodie, you know this is a good sign. The best places are the ones that look like this. The food comes out and you're realizing you've made the right decision. Admittedly, a lot of the business is takeout and delivery (which I've also done, and is also delicious) but if you aren't afraid of a pared down dining room, you can often have it to yourself while enjoying some amazing food.

It's my first time here. We were discouraged from going in as we didn't see anyone dining. But I…read morethink they do a lot of carry out. We were parked, but we went in to try it and we were not disappointed with the dishes. Here's my review of the dishes: I loved the lentil soup, and we got warm bread to go with it; the bread was delicious. The falafel appetizers were yummy. The chicken kebab was great. I took half home because it was a lot for me. My hubby had the shawarma sandwich, but I don't have a photo because he ate it right away. He said something about the onions that made it taste so good with that bread. We also bought more bread to bring home. We will go back soon. Our waitress was very polite. The only thing I didn't like was the Tabbouleh salad. It was too soggy with the vinegar they add, I think. I like it more dry. I will add a few photos of the food items.

DenGeos is the best place for fibs in Evanston Fast service…read more Tasty food Lots of choices Wonderful fast food place We go there often

Grew up coming here, always loved it. Not sure what happened over the past few months but food…read morequality and customer service has taken a dump. Ordered a gyro wrap and pizza puff to go, waited 15 minutes and then checked on my order and it was either taken by another customer or didn't get made. Pretty disappointed.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Great place to come in alone too. Service was friendly and the food…read morewas great. 야채로 국물내서 깔끔한 짬뽕. 한식 짬뽕 국물 먹고싶을 때 먹으면 좋을 거 같아요.

I really liked this place. The food was very delicious and full of flavours. Also, the portion size…read morewas super impressive & the price too! The service was also nice, our server was helpful. The ambiance was also great and cozy.

Food was good comfort food! A small and intimate family owned restaurant that is closed on…read moreTuesdays. Food was good, satisfying, with fast, friendly dinner service. A hidden location that most may mistaken for Mongolian stir fry where you would gather food by yourself to let the chef cook- this is NOT that. A different assortment of Mongolian food that everyone has got to try. Dumpling soup was good cause temperature outside was below freezing and the warm soup hit the spot. Street parking only, and about five tables inside. The menu shown is to its entirety so view this menu, check out the business hours and plan you dinning experience here.

First time trying this place. It's very warm, cozy and family owned. The place is clean and the…read morefood is really good. Not under cooked or over cooked. It also has a great seasoning taste to the food. I love seeking local shops. The owner was very kind to let us which dishes were popular. I read a couple comments saying there was a language barrier between the customer and owner but I don't think there is. My husband I understood what the owner said and explained. I really encourage you to try this place if you love to explore like we do.