Red Light Chicken

The burger was so good I completely forgot to take a picture before digging in. Everything was…read morefresh, the fries were crispy, and the garlic aioli was AMAZING. The ranch tasted like Hidden Valley (I would've loved buttermilk ranch instead), but that definitely wasn't a dealbreaker. The service was friendly, and I liked the atmosphere and lighting inside. It was a little pricey for two cheeseburger meals, but we had leftovers, so it ended up feeling worth it. The tables could've been wiped down a bit better, but overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Fries changed and suck now…read more The burger taste fine, but fairly overpriced for what it is.

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I'm loving the grilled chicken sandwich. It's a great option for those of us who need to keep it…read moretip top healthy. I still add the homemade barbecue sauce. Sometimes I still have to splurge on those home cut fries. Delicious!!!

Great service employee Alex m deserves a raise. Sandwiches…read moreare delicious And employees are top tier

2.2 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Kari's Rating 8/10…read more As someone who is always at This Portillo is considering it's very close to where I live, it was decently busy this Sunday evening around 7:30. There was a large cluster of individuals in line to use the kiosk because they seem too scared to talk to a human-even though there's absolutely no line to talk to the women up front. It's kind of sad realize how antisocial people have become but also, I know it's beneficial to use a kiosk for the company because they're getting really fast data results, people tend to add more of their order because they're not being watched and they're able to do it in an antisocial way. Honestly, it's actually really fascinating. This place is always busy so as normal, we waited for about 20 minutes. It's OK, it looked like they were a little bit short staffed as 95% of the population of the restaurant was waiting in line. It's usually backed up at this location as it's super busy and very popular but tonight, I can't tell if it's because they're just backed up, or if no one can hear the number because they use those funny one liners after each number which makes it harder to hear the actual number called. I think this location-as it is mostly a tourist spot-is usually very clean. Tonight, it was not. I think it might've just been that one table around us, but whoever sat there before the fries were all strewn about and the sauces were all over the table cloths and there were napkins everywhere, and it just looked kind of bad. Since it's not normally like this, I figured it just was a one off or it might've just happened.

This place is wild. From the ordering system to the wonderful lady calling out the orders ready,…read moreit's a food hall trip. And the French, er, Italian Beef, outstanding, even with all the hype. And I can't compare it to the others, I can only compare it to the French, sorry, yea, French dips I've had everywhere else. Great. HOWEVER....the chocolate cake shake stole the show! Period. Yes, definitely worth a stop here when in Chicago.

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Naf Naf Grill

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Decided to stop here for lunch and BOY AM I HAPPY I DID! The food was fresh. I ordered the kids…read moremeal and a bowl. It is definitely enough food in the kids meal for a great lunch. Their portions to me are dinner portions which serves you great for the price. (Hoping they don't read this and cut back) The steak is good but surely request well done if you like it cooked thoroughly because it does leave a bit of medium rare/well in middle of bigger pieces. The chicken flavor is amazing. The falafel was super tasty and fresh. The fries are to die for. The staff on 11/19 for lunch need an award. For a first timer, they presented the selections quite well. I even ordered again the next day. But they were not there. The restaurant was clean, Spacious and provided all of your condiments in a clean, fast food conscious manner. I will return with my family to THIS LOCATION for a special meal.

Great option right by the loop! One of the healthier available, always fast, and always delicious…read more Staff is extremely friendly too!

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Luke's Lobster Chicago City Hall

4.4(756 reviews)

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Had their lobster roll with a side of lobster bisque. The bisque could have used a bit more lobster…read moremeat, but it was tasty still. The roll, Was amazing. I actually drizzled some of the bisque onto the roll and it was amazing. Service was professional and fast.

"There aint nothing like a good lobster roll"! Luke's Lobster Chicago gets it right…read more Had a craving and got my fill. Went for the lobster roll flight. Three half sized lobster rolls with different butters; lemon butter, spicy honey butter and truffle butter. My favorite, all of them. Lol. It comes with a soft drink and a bag of chips. I will never know how the blueberry soda tastes. The condensation caused a hole in the bag. It slid out onto the sidewalk just minutes from my destination. Guess I needed to drink water. My lobster flight and chips were amazing.

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Luke's Lobster Chicago City Hall - Lobster Roll Flight (three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink)

Lobster Roll Flight (three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink)

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First time trying this fast food sit down place next to the La Quinta Inn. As soon as I walked in I…read morewas looking at the menu. And the staff by the name of Julia looked at me with a smile and said you look like you want a Spicy Korean Beef Noodle?! I don't know if she was being funny or serious with the suggestion. I am Asian and this supposedly was a Italian place. I was taken by surprise by her comment. I begrudgingly went with something else a Rose Rigatoni with chicken parm. My colleagues didn't like how she recommended a specific dish out of all the menu to a specific race that was in front of her. Nonetheless we ordered. The food is what it is. The ambiance is cold like a high school cafeteria. The area where the used plates are returned , are there for the patrons to see. The trash bin is full to the brim and patrons cannot throw the leftovers in the trash. That area can be closed off or put towards the back in a closed area and not for patrons to see. Highly a sanitary concern.

Ordered through Uber Eats. Fast delivery. My order was half right. They got the no cabbage but…read moremissed the no green onions. I thought it was still pretty good though.

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Ordered late night on a Sunday with a hangry kid. It was a bit busy, so service was a bit backed…read moreup. The chicken was great and the fries were a bit soggy.

Applied here for a part time or something knowing that i have my certification for going out and…read moregetting a decent shot at working somewhere locally. Turns out they slave out their workers and don't even do an interview, and i know this isn't a review on there eats (to each is their own) the only well-worthy thing is the sauce they have. Take that away from the whole high school catered too, well to me it's just another fast-casual experience for Americans to thirst over. 8/10 visited.

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Blaze Pizza

4.2(265 reviews)

Omg! I apologize! I can never get a picture of my food. It's always fresh, made to order and ready…read morewhen in decent time. The toppings taste fresh. The dough tastes unfrozen. The cheese is ! The restaurant is clean. The staff is amazingly friendly. I say amazingly because not all customers are nice but they hold their composure well. Great team! The oven guys are super nice, when not busy they come out and check on the dine in staff. My fav is the Green Goddess salad and cheesy bread with their blood orange lemonade and a brownie. Great value. Great food. Highly recommend.

Quick with service, fresh dough and ingredients! They have various combos but I always go for built…read moremy own which comes around $15! Plenty of seating as well so decent ambiance.

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Stocks and Blondes

3.3(334 reviews)

2.8 mi•The Loop

This place is PACKED right after work. That said, it's great. One of the few authentic, somewhat…read moredivey bars left in the Loop. Great prices, selection and ambiance. They have food here, which I will have to try one of these days! Great crowd - traders, stockbrokers, lawyers, office workers, everyone! Had a fantastic chat with one of the young bouncers here. Super friendly, cute guy - THANK YOU for the great book recommendations!

excellent service, considering there seemed to be one person serving all the tables. prompt refills…read morewhen asked. prices are what I would expect. a little loud, but that's OK

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Five Guys

2.7(38 reviews)

I had a patty melt…read more Ehhh so so Nothing to write home to mom about Service was good Ambiance , inside tables were dirty and so were the floors Not impressed guys , c mon you can do better

The food was...ok? Our group of middle school girls were not really impressed. The service was…read moregreat. The employees were very friendly and welcoming to our group of 15.

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Haley M.

2 years ago

The food and service were exceptional! Patrick, the owner, is such a kind, generous man who makes every customer feel like a neighborhood friend. Red Light is the perfect quick stop place for a high quality chicken sandwich. It's a hidden gem in the heart of Lincoln Park. I got the hot and honey sandwich with mayo and pickles and it melts in your mouth with every bite. The truffle fries were a phenomenal addition. There is a small space outside with tables and heat lamps to enjoy your meal during any season. A must try!! read more

Ryne J.

4 years ago

Grabbed 2 chicken sandwiches, the chicken nuggets, and an order of fries from here a week ago. Small little place in a nice neighborhood. Menu is simple, so you won't be stuck making too many choices. Food was absolutely incredible. I like it more than chick-fil-a. I'm not a spicy food person and I had the Hot and Honey sandwich. Seriously not too hot and tasted great. I've been recommending this spot to everyone I know. You will not be disappointed with the food here. read more

Peter P.

4 years ago

There are a lot of good restaurants along Sheffield street but this place is something special that you should try out. I ordered a hot and honey sandwich and it tasted delicious. Didn't really expect it to be that good for such a small restaurant. Food quality is amazing and customer service is exceptionally good. read more

Andrew M.

4 years ago

This place ROCKS! Every time I go in there I get treated like a friend... this enhances the experience from the get-go. Additionally, the chicken is top-tier. Made in front of your eyes and it's great tasting. Never having Chik-fil-a as long as this is an option! Go stop in! read more

Sean M.

4 years ago

Not only have I never had a bad time here, but I am always greeted with a congenial disposition and the sweet sweet smell of cooking fries and chicken Everything here is like nothing you can get anywhere else. And to top it off, they have spicy Mayo !!!!!!!!!! read more

Tommy C.

5 years ago

This place is chicken sandwich heaven. Forget Chick-fil-A and all the other wannabes. They also have truffle fries and you really can't go wrong there. Patrick (the owner) is hilarious and super fun to talk to. I will be back. Probably tomorrow. read more

Blake A.

4 years ago

This place is amazing! I go there almost every week and get the same thing and it never disappoints. 100% the best fried chicken sandwich place in the city. The owners could not be nicer and they always remember me when I walk in. 11/10 read more

Cassie S.

5 years ago

Small, simple, laid back, reasonably priced and seriously tasty--not a lot of joints like this anymore! Great for a quick bite, reminds me of a lot of small places back in the south, so I love to see it here in Chicago! read more

Ethan B.

4 years ago

This is no doubt the best chicken sandwich in the City of Chicago. There is no better eatery to replace Devil Dawgs, and Red Light will surely be a staple of DePaul University. Get the truffle fries! read more

Salvatore P.

4 years ago

Best chicken in LP. Always go here after a hard week. The smell is bonkers, the chicken is crispy, and the sauce is bomb. Awesome location, great service, and fantastic food! read more

John S.

5 years ago

So good. Amazing. Their chicken is so freshly done I can't believe it. Way better than I anticipated and I keep getting blown away every time I come in. Great service too! read more

Kevin Z.

5 years ago

Pretty great! The spicy honey chicken was unreal and unlike anything I've tried before. Good fries and good location too. Can't wait to see how they build up there menu. read more

Conner K.

4 years ago

Holy Shit, when I took a bite all I could think about was how amazing this sandwich was. Chick-fil-A has nothing on this beautiful gem in Chicago. read more

Asia H.

5 years ago

Patrick's personality got me interested, the juicy chicken won me over and the truffle fries were the cherry on top! Will definitely visit again! read more

Santhana S.

4 years ago

I found the truffle fries irresistible. We love chicken nuggets too. We definitely are going there again. It's the best truffle fries In town. read more

Hayden Z.

4 years ago

I'd be a munch for this place anytime. It's very greasy and it somehow only makes it better. I would also bathe in their spicy mayo. 10/10

Nick M.

4 years ago

Sometimes I buy their chicken sandwiches and don't even eat them. Just look at them and smell. Great customer service as well. 10/10

Charlie L.

4 years ago

Great food with a great staff! 10/10 would recommend for a quick bite to eat at! Talk to the owners also, very friendly people!

Emily L.

5 years ago

10/10 truffle fries and sandwich, great atmosphere, great people! couldn't be more excited to live blocks away from this place

John C.

4 years ago

Red Light Chicken is one of the best lowkey food spots in the city of Chicago. Always high quality food and amazing service.

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