Pop's Place

We recently found this neighborhood gem, and it has quickly become one of our favorite spots in the…read morecity. The neighborhood feel is exactly what we've been looking for. Welcoming, comfortable, and the kind of place that makes you want to become a regular. Everything we've tried has been excellent. Our go-to order has been the wings and the chicken Caesar salad, which are both consistently delicious. But today we tried the Shia LaBuffalo Bowl, and WOW it was absolutely incredible. And honestly, the name alone deserves bonus points. So clever! We cannot wait to try the rest of their menu, EVERYTHING sounds delicious. We have to give a huge shoutout to Katie behind the bar. She makes us feel at home every single time we visit. She's warm, friendly, funny, and an exceptional bartender. I'm pretty particular about an Aperol Spritz, and Katie makes my favorite spritz in the city. She also makes an amazing mango margarita and a fantastic spicy watermelon marg. Great food, amazing drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps you coming back. We absolutely love this place and highly recommend checking it out. You won't be disappointed!

Quality neighborhood sports bar. Good for bears and cubs games, though depending upon the day and…read morewhat is on you may not get sound on the baseball game. Which is understandable. The food is solid and made to order. Seems like they get a fair amount of take out as well. I miss the tots which seem to be off the menu. Cheese Curds are Illinois good. They pour a proper Guinness and saw a few black and tans as well. Outside of st Patrick day it is interesting to see. Good crowd, great staff. Pass on the chicken sandwich.

Interior

Cajun Chicken sandwich (special)

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Union Tap

4.8(6 reviews)

0.9 mi

Such a great bar. Friendly patrons and great staff. Especially Kiki I typically go in on Saturdays…read moreand she always makes my night. A must go. Food is great and slots.

This place is a gem! Service, food and drinks are fantastic. I love the outdoor seating and…read moreeveryone is super nice. Steve B.

Bathroom

Sliders

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Pizza

Burger MOOvment

3.8(295 reviews)

1.8 mi

Family-owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Nothing to complain about here! Ordered online and the food was ready right when I expected…read more It was in a very full bag (I could have used 2 bags actually), but well packaged and nothing spilled. I ordered burgers, chicken tenders and the bahn mi chicken sandwich. I only tried the chicken sandwich but it was absolutely delicious. Perfectly spicy (not overly so) and a good ratio of bun to chicken/toppings. One of the burgers vanished before my eyes swiftly so I assume that was delicious also. Fries looked yummy as well. I will definitely be back. Great for pickup but there is also a surprisingly large dining room as well and you can order, get a number and have your food brought to the table. Delicious!

Disappointed. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally did. I ordered on the…read moreapp, which is super user friendly. Picked up my food after ordering. It was ready in under the estimated time it be ready. I was excited. Unfortunately my fries were very soggy and my burger looked nothing like the picture used when you place your order on their app. The lettuce had brownish color, tomatoe was soggy. I decided to give it a bite and it was not a $25 meal. Paying $25 for a burger and fries deserves a much better experience. I wish it was better. Oh yeah, and the brioche bun feel apart after 1 bite. So it was probably past it's life span to serve. I wouldn't even post anything like this if I hadn't spent $25 for a burger and fries.

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City Tap & Grill

4.3(269 reviews)

2.1 mi•Dunning

I don't really leave reviews but it pains me to see people undermining this beautiful space, I…read moreabsolutely love this place, from food, service, and atmosphere, I'm a really introverted guy and Im very comfortable here and its almost like I'm home sometimes

Disappointed and Uncomfortable Experience! I stopped by this…read moreplace hoping for a good meal and chill vibes before heading out to a super bowl party but what I experienced was anything but welcome. The fact that management blocked Spanish music (or refused to play artists like Bad Bunny) and catered to customers who expressed racist attitudes was honestly upsetting! i will no longer recommend this place! #CancelIgnorance #AccountabilityMatters #SayNoToRacism #InclusiveDining #WeSeeYou

Mozzarella Sticks : These were delicious, this will feed about 2 -4 people.

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Anthony's Diner

5.0(2 reviews)

1.5 mi•Dunning

Very friendly, fresh food, large portions, reasonably prices. Make sure to get the fried bologna…read moresandwich.

Really good food. Owner was super nice. Everything was cooked fresh when we were there. Great…read moreprices too!

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Tucker's On Grand

3.9(29 reviews)

0.2 mi

I was there about two to three weeks ago. Can't get the burger off my mind. Forgot what was on it -…read morebut I know I crave it. The "owner" a younger man recommended it, so I trusted him. You would give a new customer your best right. Well in this case he MOST CERTAINLY did. My brother also enjoyed his cheeseburger. Just cheese and a burger - no ups or extras. My burger was loaded with excitement for every part of my tongue's taste buds. Spicy, slightly hot, sweet, sour and texture were all you could want in a burger. However, when I go back, I will have no idea what to order - but - according to reviews - I can't lose with their Ruben.

Was under the impression that this place had food due to the website that was advertised on BOTH…read moreApple Maps and google maps. We were really excited for the 50¢ wings. Came in and the bartender gave us a weird look for ordering something non-alcoholic and told us they only serve pizza. Took her 10 minutes of talking with the regulars to notice us wanting to pay. We are sorry we didn't drink, but could be a bit more understanding and provide better customer service.

Sunday special! Breakfast for only $10 !!!!

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Over-easy eggs, sausage patties, Texas toast, and crispy roasted potatoes.

Tony D's

3.4(53 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great atmosphere & great food & bartenders are very nice. 100/10 tony Ds! Our new bears spot for…read moresure

everything was good zach our waiter could not do more for…read moreus music was fantastic my throat is sore from singing so loud

Stage

Maxwell polish, best shrimp ever, ridiculously good burgers and Deep Eddy's Saturday ($1 wings to go lol)

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Stage

Boon Café

4.9(233 reviews)

2.3 mi

date of review: 6/26/26…read more Met up with a friend here for dinner yesterday. We sat down, noticing that we were the only customers in the cafe (*awkward), but the awkwardness was quickly alleviated with our server (owner?) and cook -both guys were great! Food was very good! On the way out, I just noted to our server that my water cup had a crack in it -nbd though, it was plastic. Good experience overall.

I am a meat eater however I do eat Vegetarian meals twice per week…read more I placed my order to go and felt welcome the second I stepped into restaurant! Staff was super nice. Private parking lot with plenty of spots. Easy access into the restaurant. I opened the container and immediately smiled. The smell of the dishes were amazing! Falafel bites were the star of the show. The place is not close to home, however I'd travel to get another dish. Cheers!~

Inside

Vegan Chapli burger

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The Burger Den

1.0(2 reviews)

2.9 mi

This is a ghost kitchen run out of a Denny's, not a real restaurant. Not worth overpaying for on…read moreUberEats

Never seen this place in my life ... did a Uber eats roulette and landed on Burger Den.. Burger was…read morea ball of grease flavorless patty no seasoning .. bun was soaked with grease I felt my arteries clog as I took my 3rd bite I started to sweat. I tapped out I could not do it anymore. As I was sprinting to the bath room I took 1 last bite to salvage at least a 2 star rating. So what I still wonder is .... Is this a ghost kitchen? Or a tik tokker sitting in their car cooking burgers for extra gas money?

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Brian A.

13 years ago

Everything I have ordered from here is delicious! My favorite thing is the pizza puff, it is always cooked to perfection. The staff is as friendly as it gets! They won't just take your order and move on to the next person, but they will have a mini conversation with you. This teenager ahead of me walked in and when it was her turn to order the guy behind the counter asked how she was and also how her grandmother was. He said that he hadn't seen them in a while but he still remembered them, how cool is that?! The service is great here! read more

Noah T.

10 years ago

I've gone to eat here many times and can honestly say I've never had poor service or poor quality food. I've consistently had speedy service with food made to order and never one mistake in my order. Not to mention the good prices for the rather good serving sizes. Their delivery service is also very good with a timely delivery and respectful interactions every time. I would highly recommend to anyone who is craving some nice classic fast foods. read more

David M.

7 years ago

This place has some amazing food and is great if you want a quick bite. The staff their is very friendly and you don't need to wait long to get your food which is a big plus. The food is all freshly made and the ingredients taste very fresh. The place is always clean and well maintained if you want to sit inside and eat. They also offer delivery which isn't expensive and it is worth the price for such amazing food. read more

Christine L.

12 years ago

We have been going here ever since it opened years ago. Outstanding food. Everything is good. Their onion rings are the best anywhere I have EVER gone. They are beer-battered and as big as car tires. Also, the place is clean & pleasant & all their help are very cheerful & friendly. read more

Rachel K.

7 years ago

I really love this place. In my opinion it is an unknown gem. The food is great and I prefer the hotdogs over a well known place near by. Delivery is always prompt, and I've only seen one man. He is always nice and the service and food are great. read more

Joe T.

8 years ago

Still best place to eat best customer service great food and the place is just clean that's why I enjoy eating here and keep coming back Steve is a great guy knows how to run a business with help of his two great cooks. read more

George M.

6 years ago

By far one of my favorite food places to go to in river grove. Food is reasonably priced and always tastes amazing! I love how they offer delivery also. One thing is with delivery, my order tends to get mixed up. read more

Alany P.

6 years ago

The guys that work there are very friendly. I enjoy come here with my mom and dad, it brings a lot of memories. I usually get plain hotdogs, they taste good alone. Idk if they have coke anymore though.. read more

Lizzy K.

11 years ago

I travel everywhere to find the perfect gyro , this place is my heaven , a must try - worth traveling to get too !!

Steve T.

2 years ago

Great place. Food always fresh to make. The guys are great. I tried everything so far all good. Must try.

David G.

12 years ago

I get the Gyro every time. Great food and friendly staff.

Steve E.

4 years ago

Great food. Nice staff. Great prices. What's not to love?

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