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Sammies

3.6 (122 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed

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Kristen D.

Sammies is a staple for those of us who grew up in Lake County. Chicago style hot dogs, beefs, gyros and more. Always a great, nostalgic place to stop for a quick bite to eat where you get exactly what you're expecting - piled high Chicago dog and crisp, giant battered onion rings. Interior is definitely dated, and the workers always seem a tad grumpy, but I don't know that anyone has come to expect anything different. It's all a part of the charm.

Hot dog combo, fries, & chicken sandwich!
Fabiola R.

If you're looking for some classic American food at an affordable price, Sammies is the place to go! They have a wide variety of food options and combos, all for a great price. My favorite is the hot dog combo! Their menu ranges from hot dogs to burgers to gyros, there is something for everyone! You have the option to take out or dine in, either way the service is quick and friendly! The restaurant itself has a hometown vibe with sports decor all around. A great spot for a quick bite or to celebrate a game victory with the team.

The Samburger with cheese is delicious.
Fred M.

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place!   I've been coming here since 2002, and it never disappoints. Through the years, I've probably tried over 75% of the menu offerings.  Some of my favorites include (in no particular order) the:  Italian Beef, Gyro, Philly Cheesesteak, Samburger, Chicago Dog, Chili Dog, Chicken Sandwich, and the Combo.  Oh, and the shakes and malts!  I love their onion rings and fries too!  Today I had: a Samburger with cheese, fries, and a drink.  The total with tax was $9.35; which is a relative bargain for the quality and quantity of food you get Service is fast and friendly.  The restaurant is clean, with some nice nostalgia on the walls. If you are looking for the quintessential, locally-owned, Chicagoland fast food joint ... go to Sammie's.  You'll be glad you did!!

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Rick V.

If I'm looking for truly good fast food when you have a time crunch this is it. Very good burgers, Italian Beef, Cheesesteaks and french fries! Local restaurant chain with good customer service. There's also quite a bit of room to sit inside if you'd like.

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Your typical townie fast food joint. Sammie always hits. Gyro sandwich combo, extra tzatziki sauce.

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Good food, great gryos but no Pepsi only coke. Bathroom nice and clean. My husband and I could have shared the fresh fries.

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Classic Chicago food from a shop that's an institution. What's not to like? If you're nearby, be sure to try it.

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The fries were very good; however, the Italian sausage was small and overpriced compared to Luke's in Mundelein.

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Love Sammies. Always the best fries and dogs. Love the old school number systems and how they take care of the guests.

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This Culver's deserves more than 5 stars. I came in with my 99-year-old grandmother, and the staff…read morewere absolutely wonderful to us. We forgot her handicap placard and needed some help figuring things out safely, and the team handled everything with patience, kindness, and generosity. They made us feel welcome, never rushed, and genuinely cared for. My grandmother had a great meal, and I am very grateful for how thoughtful everyone was. It is rare to feel this well taken care of during a simple meal out. 11/10, and a heartfelt thank you to the staff.

I've been eating at this location for years and while it's not what it used to be they still put…read moreout some decent, reasonably priced food. And of course the above average frozen custard! On this visit we ate in and ordered a butterburger with cheese, the "new" chicken sandwich, and a large fry. So, our order came out wrong. They didn't offer us a receipt at any point and apparently we had been charged for this order, which was a double burger with cheese, the chicken sandwich, no fries. They quickly brought me out some fresh fries at no charge, which I figured averages out the cost of the double burger, so no big deal... but they should be paying a bit more attention. The food was mostly on point. The chicken sandwich is advertised as less dry and more seasoned and it hits those notes well. A good sandwich. The burger was good minus the bun, which was maybe old or stale. The bun on the chicken sandwich was excellent so it was odd to see such a difference. The fries were piping hot. They're good quality but kind of bland. After, I got a Concrete. With chocolate custard, peanut butter, and marshmallow. Again, no receipt, and I felt like it was missing the marshmallow. There were a few ice crystals in it as well, so while it was still good it wasn't up to the quality I expect. The place is still a nicer sit down experience than you'd get at other fast food places but tables weren't clean and needed a wipe down. Feels like they're missing the mark here these days, but almost certainly the best fast food burger you can get around here regardless.

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I've decided to write a quick 5 star eulogy for this spot. Why a eulogy? Because they have, very…read moresadly, closed up. I Ioved this restaurant. When they put the sign up I was so intrigued as to what B&B would be. Much to my delight it was Greek American style! I grew up eating along this specific fault line of American favorites and Greek classics, so I was psyched to see something like that around here. As soon as I saw they were open I had to stop in. They nailed it here. The clean diner concept was friendly and comfortable. The family run business was putting out, for my money, the best gyros anywhere around! Spinach Pie, another classic and another must have. I got one almost every visit. They did a great job with American stuff, and even a few Mexican style dishes too! I'd get the taco meal a lot actually, it was a great hearty meal. The Greek chicken plates and the lemon chicken soup were some of the best here, these guys knew their way around a chicken! There's plenty more I could say, it's been about 3 years after all... this is a big loss on the community. Nothing hits quite like this spot, it had become a go-to for me. Can't decided what to eat today? Go to B&B. Multiple people in the group want different types of food? Go to B&B. Craving something light? Go to B&B. Need a hearty dinner? Go to B&B. Well, now I can't go to B&B anymore. The area is less inviting without them, it's left a massive hole here that likely won't be filled. Trying to buck up... I'm wishing the family all the best moving forward! They are still running their Facebook page for the business, with a post saying they will have more information soon. Whatever they plan, I hope to be eating their food somewhere not to far from here in the near future. Goodbye for now, hopefully not sayonara. And thanks for the good times!

Just had dinner at B&B Restaurant Third Lake and it was really good. Gyros, ribs and all their…read morefood are huge portions. Definitely worth a try. We're going back soon. Terrific owner and staff. My only affiliation is I love their food. And it's so reasonably priced too. Lunch or dinner. On Rt 45 just north of Washington.

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Grayslake Dog n Suds Drive-In

3.6
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Amazing food and service. Better than portillos…read more Hot dogs were great Root beer float was elite Pineapple ice cream was delicious No issues Very nice and quiet, kids loved it

We have been going to this establishment for many years as we love their Texas burgers,now mind you…read morewe take the 28 mile 49 minute trip from our home and back. My husband went there a few weeks ago and placed a $50 plus order brought it home and everything was burnt, due to the new charbroiled cooker. I got ahold of them and was told I would get a credit for the order I went to collect a new order and they wanted to give me a $10 credit? What? Then it went up to $20! So I took it from the manager got only 4 burgers nothing else was replaced in my order when my order came out and the young lady said,that'll be $8 and change more! What! Needless to say we won't be going back to that location. There's one in Ingleside not that much further. It's a shame that customer service isn't respectable and the customer gets treated like they're nothing. The managers are completely disrespectful and rude. We were once loyal customers for many years to that location but will be no more. It's all about quantity not quality any longer. Thank you Dog N' Suds for the many years of good treatment,good food up until now. I know that my words won't make a difference in this matter but in case you're thinking of going there,don't expect much courtesy.

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Buona

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4.6
(19 reviews)
4.2 mi

Went here for the rainbow cone side of the store and they had an excellent selection of fresh ice…read morecream and desserts line was a bit slow with only 1 worker, but they were super helpful!

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Meat N Melt

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4.3
(34 reviews)
3.3 mi
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Stopped here after my granddaughter's soccer match and we were so glad we did. We're not from the…read morearea, so we were unfamiliar with Meat N Melt, but the reviews were good so we gave it a try. Got the Melty Smash combo with fries and a choco-melt shake. The burger was excellent and the fries were even better. I don't usually get fries, because they never seem to be cooked right, but so glad I had them here. Perfection!

Dont get me wrong- it has GREAT meat/bun flavor to it- just too many little things that went wrong…read moreduring my visit (not staff fault! They were great and friendly and I did not mention or complain about the lack of customizations to them nor did I complain about the onions- i did not say a word when trying to figure out kikosk (or tablet whatever you call it) Kikosk ordering at the counter- It would not allow me to add sauce on side. There was no description of what it was so was confusing when ordered at first. The menu/kikosk doesnt say what kind of sauce- drives me crazy when there is no clear definition for people who are picky or cant have certain items in their food. My shake did not come with whipped cream unlike pictures or social media feeds. Fountain drink was flat to my disappointment so got refunded for that only and went with water. Clean taste. Burger has great potential but if they are not allowing us to customize it to our own preference it will fail in this location. Lack of toppings to my dismay- When I got my burger with the sauce cheese and grilled onions, it looked good at first glance. When I bit into the grilled onions it was not tender/soft it was like eating stringy rope with the burger yanking it out with my teeth . Sauce wasnt memoriable for me. Still have no idea what it consisted of even few days later. Again Bun/meat was delish driving me on eating the burger. Fries were ok- nothing to write home about. Not coming back though until they improve on some areas. This is too expensive for the mistakes/lack of customization/options for a picky person like me. If it was signifcantly less in cost I would have let it slide and bring home plain burgers and customize it at home. But this was a HUGE bucket list for me being open minded about what went on my burger (I usually ask for plain with certain toppings only) Best of luck to this establishment!

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