My husband and I came here a couple months ago, the vibe wasn't exactly what I expected. Very hard…read morecore rock, tattoo heavy, metalhead aesthetic but because of that... I assumed the food was going to be good. And it was, I was burgered out at the time so I got their Mac & cheese while my hubby got one of their burgers. I did indeed taste his food, burger was delicious. My Mac & cheese wasn't bad either. It could have used either a lil more cheese or just a lil more seasoning but it was as good as expected

Was out with Wife doing errands, she mentioned a penchant for a burger. I took a quick reconnoiter…read moreon Yelp and saw Kuma's here. If you read my Yelp on the original location, you'll learn I was quite impressed with the unique qualities of the bread and circuses therein. THIS store, however, is not a funky old Chitown corner tavern, repurposed into a brilliant resto as the original is. It has the appearance and feel of a corporate outpost with NONE of the intrinsic vibe and atmosphere of the paternal iteration. It's a big room, with an enclosed "patio" with even less charm. One of the great things about the original is the non-exclusive yet cordial service, hinting at rough trade, yet somehow I believe this is a manufactured behavior, for fun. Kind of like if Ed Debevic was a hardcore outlaw biker. (IYKYK). The servers here were kind of cheerless, and aloof. I ordered an Old Fashioned, and it was yum. A Caesar was next, and that too, was pretty tasty. So I started to think, "Ok this isn't the original Kuma's, but the Schaumburg audience is going to be a bit different than the Northside Hipsters". When you're aware of circumstances, attitudes change. Wife played it safe, eschewing all the ooga-booga burgers of the menu and just going for a regular burger, ketchup, mayo, tomato, onions, no cheese please. Cooked medium. I, however, remembered seeing someone on TeeVee having a "Plague Bringer" supposedly redolent of Garlic and fiercely chilli'ed. Right up my alley! I bid the Waitron to bring it with all speed. The burgers appeared shortly. Wife noticed the tomato on her plate had an unsavory black & grey area in its innards. obviously rotten. How the expediter ever let that get out of the Kitchen, I dont know. It was sent back an returned with an excuse it was a bit of olive that got mixed up with the tomato. I immediately checked the menu to see if they OFFERED anything, anywhere with black olives, and there wasn't anything there. I asked the same of the Waitron, and got the same answer. As wife didn't put the tomato on her burger, it was shuffled to the side. Wife said the burger was nothing special, And neither was my "PlagueBringer". Most of it was buried in Tortilla Strips. Not appetizing at all. The expected Garlic onslaught was nowhere to be found, neither was the anticipated chilli pepper sting. All I could taste were the french fried onions (the same ones you find on greenie beanie casseroles during your Grandmother's Thanksgiving dinner) heaped under the top pretzel bun hood. A segregated bite found the burger patties un-seasoned and not terribly tasty (both mine and Wife's burger). What a bummer. They gave a very small discount on the burger as an apology for the offending tomato slice. We don't go into restos with a defensive attitude. We HATE sending things back, and will only take a discount or comp if the kitchen or service ABSOLUTELY shit the bed. Wife had the queasies for the rest of the day thinking other vegetations on her burger (or the burger itself) had evidence of mishandling. Fortunately, there was no food sickness. Yes, there was heavy metal music playing very loudly throughout our visit, making conversation difficult, but I knew that would prolly be the case on the way in. The whole thing was disappointing. I was hot-to-trot about the original store and how they seemed they were taking a stand against any restaurant taking itself too seriously. It wouldn't surprise me to learn the folks who financed this outpost mandated some marketing fuck to whitewash the "Heavy Metal" concept, as seen in countless corporate restos based on a charming, small joint, and having none of its original DNA. Doug Sohn was so right to never franchise "Hot Doug's", lest the accountants make a pudding of his concept and vibe as they obviously did here with Kuma's I should have known when I walked in the front door and did not see a placard with the "house rules" nearby. It's a one star. The Old Fashioned and Salad weren't THAT good.

Super slow, doesn't know own menu, ordered kids burger no meat just cheese and no fries/chips with…read moreit...., not going to be open for long if doesn't get act together

PF Burger is situated in the back of a non-descript strip mall with no visible sign other than…read morethose in their windows. It seemed odd, but the inside was much more normal looking. The people working there seemed friendly, and they have an open kitchen, which I like. I am not very familiar with Venezuelan food, but many of the options here were still quite familiar. Their menu is quite large, and what stood out to me is how expensive everything was! For the type of food being served and the atmosphere (diner like), and self-service (go get your own food when it is called), I expected a more reasonable price. The other thing that surprised me was the wait time. Even when not busy, the food will easily take 15+ minutes without ordering anything too exotic. All that being said, the food was very good, and unique. I did find it to be a tad salty and greasy for my liking, but overall, I had no issues with the food, and found it enjoyable. The wait time and prices will probably keep this place from being somewhere I would frequent, but I still think it is worth trying if you are in the area and looking for something different.

Great chicken fingers, world famous, world renown, great service, the entire staff and Anna are…read morereally cool!! We've eaten here at least 20 times, get the gift cards during Christmas for a discount and I would get the chicken fingers because they're so meaty and juicy...my favorite is the coconut batter with the apricot and hot sauce...so satisfying, along with thee Pecan salad... There's a big loyal following here, but you'll always manage to find a table and parking is not a problem at all with their huge parking lot...

Stopped in today for lunch. 4/27/26. I had the fish fry platter. It is always great! It came with…read morehush puppies, coleslaw, and for my side I chose the sweet potato fries. Everything was great! I love the fish. It always comes out hot and crispy. Love it! My wife always gets the appetizer portion of the chicken fingers. It doesn't come with any sides but it's more than enough for her. She always brings some home. Our server was Cara. She was awesome! As soon as we were seated, she was there with menus and taking our drink order. She was fast getting our drinks and our food came out very fast and it was hot and crispy. We love the Village Tavern and we stopped in whenever we're in the area. Great Place!

After a long day of cancelled and delayed flights, this is exactly what I needed…read more Very good and extensive beer selection. I had very good (not great) wings and a tasty grilled chicken sandwich. Not the best versions of either, but still very tasty and really hit the spot. It's very clear that this location caters to business travelers. I was there on consecutive nights - Thursday and Friday night. Fairly lively room good energy, but not rowdy. Big screens over the bar with lots of games on. I really like the service both nights. I was there. The crew behind the bar was super friendly and helpful. Offered a few samples of beers. I was curious about. Overall city Work checked all the boxes. Glad I came.

​Out at Woodfield Mall, we tried City Works based on a Google Maps suggestion. It's a large,…read morecorporate, upscale dining spot. If you're a beer drinker, they have a massive selection on tap (about 90 taps--and no, that's not a typo!). They also have a large patio that looks like a great spot when the weather is nice. Inside, there's a good mix of low-tops, high-tops, banquettes, and booths. All the tabletops feature copper tops with wood trim, and exposure to water and food over time has given each table a unique patina. ​We arrived right as they were switching over from the brunch menu to dinner, and the staff made us feel very welcome. ​What We Ordered: ​Smoked Brisket Reuben Eggrolls: We ordered these special eggrolls for the table. My friend has a shellfish allergy, and since many traditional eggrolls contain shrimp, he was excited to try these. He said they were the best eggrolls he's ever had (though he admitted he doesn't eat them often!). He paired it with a Guinness Zero non-alcoholic draught and was amazed by how close it tasted to the original. ​Fish Tacos ($19): Recommended by another reviewer, these come with three cornmeal-battered, fried Mahi-Mahi tacos topped with cilantro lime cream and fresh micro cilantro. They were crispy and very tasty. If you're usually sensitive to cilantro, you might still enjoy these--I mostly tasted a bright, lemony freshness rather than heavy cilantro. ​Sides (Broccoli Rabe & Asparagus): I substituted chips for a vegetable side. Due to a mix-up in the kitchen, I got to try the broccoli rabe first, though it turned out way too spicy for anyone at our table. My actual order was asparagus--my absolute favorite--but it was a bit disappointing, as the bottom half of each stalk was woody and fibrous. ​Fish & Chips ($21.50): My friend went with this traditional entry. At that price point, he was expecting three fillets, but he couldn't finish the two that were served and took some home. Overall, a solid entrée. ​Classic Breakfast ($15.50): My husband got this from the brunch menu. He was very pleased with the scrambled eggs, potatoes, thick-sliced bacon, and sausage links. ​Overall, a solid visit with great variety on the menu!

Argentine style steak was really good. Veggies with it were amazing. They have a kids menu, just…read morehave to ask and they will tell you verbally. Waitress and owner checked on us multiple times, they were great.

I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and we got here early like 4:30 pm. Since we were at…read moreodd time, place was not so busy. We were big group but our server did great job in getting our orders in. My food was really good and drinks were great as well. Our group was loud but we didn't disturb others. Chef also stopped by our table and thanked us for coming. Best part for me was the Dubai chocolate cakes- it was very tasty.

this was our first visit. we had a gift card for $20 which was a birthday gift. we were told that…read morethey do not accept gift cards! so our visit started out negative! We went ahead and ordered. I have to say that the food was very good. my husband had a single burger and it was gigantic! I had the brisket burger and it was very big as well. we shared an order of tots. The girl who took our order was very nice. the only other negative was there was water (condensation?) dripping onto the floor and tables in certain spots. it was in the 90's and very humid that day. will we go back? Not sure at this point.

Burger was sooo salty it was gross to eat, milkshake was less then 3/4 filled and that's INCLUDING…read morethe whip cream. Employee behind counter wiped the counter then scooped my fries without changing her gloves. $25 for nothing what a waste

Had the pleasure of visiting Lucky Monk Bar & Grill in Downers Grove, their second location…read morefollowing the success of their South Barrington restaurant. Congratulations to owners Tony and Jeremy, GM Sean, Manager Rajan, Chef Maria, and the entire team for the warm hospitality and excellent dining experience. The Buffalo Wings were outstanding, the Fish & Chips were perfectly prepared, and their selection of IPAs was absolutely delicious. From one Chef/Owner to another, I wish you continued success as you grow. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and I look forward to visiting again soon. -- Chef Sunny Le P'tit European-American Gastronomy

Lucky monk used to be a main state for us when we worked close by. Fast-forward 10 years later and…read moreit's still as good as we remembered it. They are known for their micro brew and their delicious burgers. Don't be fooled by those two they do have a selection of so many other types of food and drinks. The ambience is lively like a sports bar. But they do have a dining section separate from the bar area that you could socialize and have a great dining experience.

Located at the mall in the outer parking lot, this Shake Shack has plenty of parking, helpful…read morestaff, and tasty fast food burgers. The food here is consistent with other Shake Shacks, the patty has some char and flavor, the shakes are thick, and the fries are ok. The cheese fries always seem like they'd be an upgrade but come out too cool and the sauce too thick. But for burgers and regular fries, this is a good, convenient stop for the mall.

I always LOVE coming here! They never disappoint. I always love trying all the items on their menu,…read morefifty/fifty, spicy fries, avocado bacon burger, shack burger, chicken bites, Oreo cookies and cream shake, etc... it always HITS. I did mobile order today and my mouth is watering. it smells good and everything looks good. The service is fast and everyone is kind and friendly. Very very attentive. I love telling people about Shake Shack! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Ignore the menu on the website as the one at this joint is completely different. Please update the…read morewebsite. Large appetizer selection which is fitting for the bowling folks, other offerings are several burger and chicken sandwiches plus pizza. Several tv's mostly on the small size around the bar with a couple larger in the dining area. Burger and pizza on this visit was just okay. Food was served hot but was nothing special. The bartender was very pleasant and we enjoyed her company. They have a huge pool table room which was holding a weekend tournament that was fun to watch along with about forty bowling lanes. Two stars for the bar/restaurant.

Don't be deceived. Yes it's a bowling alley. I would stop here again. My boys loved the pizza and…read morecheese curds. My wife and I split the birdie wrap with fries. My 7 and 5 year old gobbled up their food. Tony was excellent. Service was all-star quality.

First time at The Assembly in a long time. Here are some thoughts:…read more -I stopped in before dinner time to order food to go. Sat at the bar while I waited. Service was excellent. -This is a bar with some tables that wrap around the outside of the room. -It's known for its burgers (they're really good!), but I was looking for something lighter, and I ordered the southwest salad with grilled chicken. -It's a really good salad! Chicken was tender. Enjoyed the tortilla strips and the onions. Avocados were tasty. The ranch dressing is fire! Highly recommended!

We went after a round of golf out in Elgin. The place is definitely low brow in terms of ambience…read more We sat at the bar and watch them cook the burgers and chicken. The staff was extremely friendly and professional and quite attentive. Unfortunately, the menu has only four salads and other than that vegetables are in the form of mushrooms and onions on burgers. It is quite limited for those who don't want to eat true bar food. My order was the buffalo wings and I was seriously unimpressed. They weren't crispy they weren't moist. They were weren't terrible, but they just weren't that good. My better have ordered the blue cheeseburger and that was very tasty as well as the crispy french fries that came with it. So if you're hoping to get something other than good burgers here don't count on it, just come for the burgers and fries and call it a day!