The workers were chilling and were helpful with my order. They never disappoint with their new montly flavors. The inside feels like you're in the Philippines. So different compared to years ago. read more

Savory Crust - Ube Horchata - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I can't begin to tell you how much I love this place! We got 4 different empanadas and ended up loving them so much we came back that day to buy some frozen ones to bake off at home! Argentinian beef was my favorite but all the flavors (pork belly, Philly cheesesteak, and chicken pot pie) were delicious! I will most definitely be back, and probably soon! The person at the counter was very friendly. There isn't any place to sit and eat but that's okay. The service was real fast. read more

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Yum!! Savory Crust has great empanadas. We will be back to try the rest of their menu soon. The only negative is they didn't have indoor dining available. read more

I'd heard of Savory Crust before, but did not know that it was take-out only. I ordered a spinach and feta empanada and some buffalo chicken cauliflower. I waited about 10 minutes after placing my order at a kiosk. A few people came in and picked up their orders during that time. My spinach and feta empanada was good. The crust was flaky, although it was not full (top was air). I picked a chimichurri sauce, although there is a poster in store that has sauce/empanada suggestions. The buffalo cauliflower (small) was a very generous portion and a little spicy for me (though not unbearable). I think I would choose another sauce instead of buffalo and I would come back for the cauliflower. read more

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Savory Crust - Morton Grove Philly cheesesteak empanada + avocado lime cilantro sauce Side of bulgogi beef fried rice & veggie potsticker (honestly huge for a side!) 4.9/5 Super filling, flavorful, and such a fun fusion spot. Loved the empanada crust + the sweet-savory mix of the bulgogi rice. Cozy little spot with friendly staff and tons of options to try next time! Check out my review on @ratedbyaleena for the full review on Instagram! read more

Savory Crust - Philly Cheesesteak empanada, Bulgogi Beef w/ White Rice BOWL - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I haven't returned to this location since they opened and I'm pretty happy i did. They have a variety of savory and sweet empanadas stemming f3om some typical ones like apple pie and banana nut but they also have several specials like peach mango, buko and a whole bunch more. The service is pretty quick since they have ready made empanadas on hand. They also have a good variety of drinks as well. The ambiance is pretty quiet since this is purely a carryout establishment read more

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Lots of unique options and cross cultural empanada flavors. The crab cake one was mid but others really great. They are a little pricey but the amount of stuffing to crust is really great and size of empanadas was large. 1.5 per person is more than enough. read more

Got this catered for lunch at my internship! Got the Argentinian chicken empanada, rice, and tofu stir fry. Chimichurri was sooo good. The empanada was HUGE and so yummy and filling. Perfect amount of spiciness. Tofu also had really good texture and flavor. read more

Savory Crust - Argentinian CHICKEN (Spicy), TOFU Teriyaki w/ White Rice BOWL, Extra 2 oz Chimichurri - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Picked up a pre-order from Savory Crust consisting of the pork belly empanada and the apple pie empanada. You have to do a little bit of work if you buy them to warm up at home in that you have to make a light egg wash and then you have to pop them in the oven for about 45 minutes. Compared to how they taste when the restaurant makes it, it's really the same! The pork belly was a little bit saltier than I prefer, but the apple pie was so good - I had to stop myself from eating more than just one. They are a pretty good size and they fill them up really well. The crust is definitely the best part. A surprisingly good option to have a fancier dinner for those busy weekdays. It's also great that they also participate in fundraisers for the community. read more

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After passing by to many times to count I finally had an opportunity to stop in for carry out. Luckily carry out was the plan because Savory Crust doesn't have seating. They offer many different empanadas and coordinating sauce choices. We tried the samosa, pot roast and spinach and feta empanadas. We also ordered the ube dessert empanada because the apple cinnamon version was sold out. All of it was delicious. The employees were helpful and got the order out quickly. We'll be back. read more

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One of our favorite places to go for Empanadas! Always high quality and delish- amazing sauces too

Very tasty food and clean packaging that I really appreciate. I would recommend this place.

I have tried their Empanadas because of Complimentary Cafe but this is the first time i actually went to their store. I liked my Samosa empanada. Spinach and feta is always good and has been my favorite. Have you tried Ube Horchata? You should! Its the only place i know that has it and its quite unique. I also love their cantaloupe aguafresca! Definitely going back for that! Place is small. Its not a sit fown place where you can hang out. More of a take out and to go place. Parking is not an issue. Service was great! Happy eating! read more

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This is a small location with no seating. Everyone was friendly and prices are good. Their signage and the ordering method is set up well. Ube horchata? OMG, I got a surprise ube fix! It's unique and tasty. We ordered an assortment of empanadas to try. The Argentinian chicken, chicken pot pie, and Philly cheese steak are all delicious. 5 stars. The pork belly is OK but a little disappointing. The sauces made the other choices so good where this is more just meat and crust. All of them have a pot pie style crust. The apple pie empanada tastes like a McDonald's apple pie for grown-ups. Very good. read more

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In all honesty, I was 100% weary to try this establishment because very rarely do I find empanadas in the burbs to be legitness-but SC is as legit as they come! They have a multifaceted variety of empanadas ! I tried their classic Argentinian beef and their staple samosa empanadas. Both were the bomb.com! (I'm aging myself.) Perfectly crunchy and soft in all the right places: it's in their namesake! Loved their spicy chimicurry sauce (beef) and their mango chutney (samosa)-both were an excellent suggested combo for each! Complimented very well! Also tried their veggie dumplings. Offered 6 mini fried dumps and they were an excellent snack. Friendly service and also very prompt (ready in 10 min from order request!) read more

This shop has been around for awhile, but I finally got around to trying it out. I understand it has gone through many iterations (sit down, counter, takeout, etc). We've had takeout from here twice now. The store... well, there's not much store left. It's like a commercial kitchen strapped to a strip mall. You can order ahead or via a self-service kiosk. The first time I was there, I ordered via the kiosk. There were many take out orders passing me by while waiting for my order. I'm not an empanada expert, but I can see the quality and variety of the menu. Also, it is not mostly crust, which can be viewed as a cost-savings trick. There's plenty of "filling". There are also limited-time flavors which I think is great because it gives the impression that the kitchen/chef is still innovating, still experimenting. We tried pork belly, chicken pot pie, Argentinian beef savory flavors and the banana hazelnut dessert. Very diverse and very delicious. The only tiny caveat is seems like a tad pricey, but as I mentioned, I am no empanada expert. read more

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I have driven past this place many times and have been so curious. The empanadas are a decent size and there is a great selection of fillings for anyone to choose from. They were warm and the crust was crispy. My Philly cheese steak empanada had very firm/hard cheese which was really off-putting as it was a chunk of solid, slightly warm cheese. There was a sign on the counter that stated not to eat there. I feel that the take and bake option may be the way to go with this place and I might try this. They offer a cup of sauce for every empanada ordered and it is an awesome array of sauces to choose from. The staff was friendly but not engaging and "no public restroom" also means no restroom for paying customers. I got a cinnamon crunch horchata and I would not recommend spending $6 on this as the straw was too short, it was more than half full of ice and had 4, exactly 4 pieces of the cinnamon crunch cereal- otherwise it was just horchata with caramel sauce & extra cinnamon. read more

Very tasty empanadas in a nice variety of flavors! There's no place to eat in the store; you have to take your order to go. Because of this, it makes sense to order online and then just show up to pick up your order. But if you didn't think ahead like that (we didn't!), you can also put in your order using the kiosks in the store. You can get your empanadas cooked fresh when you order. You can also buy frozen empanadas and heat them at home. The inside of the store looks a little too....functional, but then it's not a sit-down restaurant so I guess it doesn't need much in the way of decor. But the store's rough appearance is forgiven because those empanadas are delicious! Get a variety and try as many as you can, because each flavor is unique. Choosing which dipping sauce is a bit of guesswork, but I suppose you could ask an employee for recommendations if you're not sure which sauces go with which empanadas. Empanadas come in labeled paper bags. They have dessert empanadas, too! read more

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Savory Crust is such a unique and delicious restaurant! They make light and flakey, BAKED empanadas in sweet and savory flavors. They also have rice bowls and wings on their menu. I can only speak about the empanadas because I drive 35 mins for just for them! First, the service is wonderful! The staff working here are always so friendly, warm, welcoming, and helpful! I've been in line listening to them talk to customers. No matter how long the line is, they are so patient answering questions and giving suggestions as if the person speaking to them is the only customer on the store. There's no rush, rush - what's your order? - Next! They are proud of what they service. The empanadas! So warm, light, buttery flakey, melt in your mouth, packed with ingredients and baked so it's healthy! My favorites and my family's favorites are the Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Pot Pie (check out the rosemary on top!), Pork Belly, and my youngest loves their Mac N' Cheese empanadas. They are pretty big in size so hubs eats about 2 sometimes 2-1/2 and he's full for most of the day. My 14 year old teenage son who is stick skinny can eat 3 without a blink and sometimes he will eat 4. I don't know where he puts it all in his 6' size 28 waist pants, but every bite gets eaten! I can finish 1 and I'm full for the day. My youngest does 2 Mac n' Cheese but that's on a really hungry day. The empanadas comes with a choice of sauces to go with them. I like my Philly Cheesesteak with the avocado lime cilantro sauce. The Chicken Pot Pie is tasty with the blackberry hoisin sauce. That's just me. Everyone else eats theirs without sauce or will sparingly add the mango chutney or chimichurri. Nothing touches the Mac n' cheese, says my son. They also have dessert empanadas. Apple Pie is a big one for us. We also like the hazelnut cocoa and banana, but I've noticed if it's not eaten hot and fresh, it tastes kinda mushy - still good but not as good as hot and fresh. I tried the hazelnut cocoa poppers which were ok. Messy eats when I'm driving, I had to vacuum out the cinnamon sugar from the seat and floor mat (and myself). It was really tasty fresh and hot, but I saved 2 for my son and they weren't as yummy an hour later.... So eat them fresh and vacuum yourself clean later. Yes, I drive 35 mins to the Morton Grove location. I've never been to their other location. MG always has such friendly staff, I don't want to go elsewhere. This time I picked up a couple packages of frozen empanadas so I can make them at home when we're busy during the holidays! read more

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WOW! The empanadas are incredible! I am SO HAPPY I came in to visit after not being here for years and years. I bought a couple of Nutella/banana and a couple of apple pie variety. Soo good and I can't wait to go back so I can try all of the other sweet AND savory empanadas! read more

When walking into Savory Crust, the interior is nothing fancy. There was no seating available inside, so be prepared to take-out. I ordered on an iPad and the food was ready in about 10 min. I ordered a variety of pretty much everything. Cheese empanada - surprisingly delicious especially dipped in marinara Chicken pot pie empanada - reminded me of Thanksgiving and the filling tasted just like traditional chicken pot pie Argentinian Beef - tender beef but very one note Salsa verde - my favorite!!! Such tender meat and great flavor Chicken curry - this was horrible. The meat was dry and taste was off The sides of hot Cheeto elote and garlic tostones were both amazing. The dessert empanadas were much smaller and not as impressive. I was not a fan of the guava and cheese one, but I liked the apple pie one a lot. The churros were barely seasoned and needed much more cinnamon and sugar. It was fun tasting a variety and now I know what I like! read more

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Well, after hearing about and passing by this local place for years, I finally made it here to try their empanadas. I might have waited a few years too long though as inflation has raised their prices to the point where I think their products are now just a-ok 3-star values. I picked up an Argentinian beef empanada for $5.95 and a guava and cheese dessert empanada for $3.95. They tasted fine but I thought they were on the smallish side for the price. Each empananda comes in a labeled paper bag, so that's nice for divvying up any order you may place. The Yelp check-in did get me a free mango agua fresca drink so that was a nice Yelp treat that the attendant readily honored. This store is also a carryout only location fyi. It's always nice to personally try a highly rated eatery and this place was no exception. read more

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Yum yum yum!! First time trying savory crust, and I'll be back! They have delicious and sweet empanadas and a few rotating options throughout the week! I got the Mac and cheese and plain cheese empanadas, which were delicious! Each empanada has a choice of sauce, and I got Sriracha aioli and plain marinara; both were good! They usually run out of the popular flavors (spinach and feta) in the morning, so I recommend going earlier on in the day! I can't wait to be back and try more flavors! read more

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Found Savory Crust by googling 'empanadas near me' & so glad I did! Ordered online for pick up. Order was ready when I arrived. Bright, clean location, friendly staff. In an industrial area but easy to find. Got one picadillo & one Philly cheesesteak. Both had great flavor. Chimichurri sauce was SO GOOD. Price is a little on the high side but I can't even imagine what it takes to be competitive in the gourmet food industry. These empanadas are huge & taste fantastic, well worth the price!! read more

Savory Crust - Picadillo empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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Tried the beef empanada with chimicurri sauce. Delicious! I look forward to coming back to try other flavors. Quick service and clean space.

Tried the Argentinian beef empanada. It was delicious and juicy. Got it with the chimicurri sauce. I would definitely go back to try other flavors. read more

I order delivery from Savory Crust about once a month when my family visits and they are delicious and healthy. We love their Salmon and Orange Chicken plates. The wings here are amazing as well. The food always tastes freshly made and very impressed with the value you get. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a healthy and clean alternative to fast food places. read more

Empanadas were small for the price and dried out. Maybe you need to get there when they first make them.

I ordered longganisa fried rice, for me it doesn't taste anything compared to regular garlic rice. The longganisa is burnt. Sometimes, they prep meal good, sometimes, it's just eh. Maybe they change chef or adjust recipe? read more

Savory Crust - Burned longganisa fried rice - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

A good bulgogi bowl is really tough to find, but I think we've struck gold here! This bowl was really, really good! And the portions are generous too, as I'm full and still have half a bowl left for when I get hungry later. And then there's the empanadas...holy moly they were delicious! My wife and I had an assortment, and loved the ones we ate. Again though, because of the nice portions, we still have two left for later that we haven't touched. I really wish that every place we order from could be like this. read more

Really good empanadas! The pork belly with the hoisin sauce is def my favorite! The Piccadillo has good favor. Love the flaky crust! The bowls are ok. I think I will focus my plan of attack on the empanadas next time! :D read more

Savory Crust - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I love empanadas and have recently had the good fortune of finally trying Savory Crust. It is a storefront in a strip mall, and they took orders right at the door to ensure safety. They also offer curbside pickup and delivery. The menu offered much variety in empanada fillings, sauces, bowls, and drinks, but what intrigued me were the monthly specials. We tried the lemon butter chicken, chicken marsala (so good!), and guava cheese empanadas. My initial thought was pricing is steep, but upon opening our bag of goodies and taking a bite, I quickly realized these are not your average empanadas. They were huge, freshly made, hot and loaded with filling. As these pockets are conveniently portable, we enjoyed them at a nearby park and were very satisfied between the two of us. The chicken marsala and spicy aioli sauce were my fave, and the crust on all of them were flakey and perfect. The horchata drink was refreshing as well. Highly recommend this local joint and can't wait to stop back in and try some other empanadas! read more

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Great variety! Friendly service! I am always pleasantly surprised by the quality and tastiness of the empanadas.

Savory Crust has SAVORY CRUSTS. They are absolutely divine. Each bite has me salivating for more. It's like a moment that you never want to end and that is only the outer shell. They have a wide variety of menu options now compared to when they first opened. My most frequent buy would probably be the argentinian beef and the chimichurri dipping sauce. My fiancée swears by the picadillo. There are seasonal empanadas too also keep things interesting. 5 dollars for an empanada and dipping sauce might seem a bit high, I'll admit but the size and combination of flavors and textures into these delectable devil's keeps me coming back for more. Typically 2 would be good to satiate me. I've tried empanadas at other restaurants, markets, cultural backgrounds around chicago and the suburbs and this is the best easily. read more

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This place is an empanadas lover's dream! So many sweet and savory variations that are absolutely delicious. read more

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Amazing food. Always on my quick pickup list and always open when I have a craving. This is a lot to type to meet yelps reviews

Had an interesting menu. When you check in you get a complimentary drink. Excellent customer service. I Ordered elote Two empanadas and I noticed if you spend $20 you get another empanada. I had the curry chicken with coconut that was really good and I ordered the Philadelphia cheesesteak I enjoyed that and the pork belly. And then I ordered one of the traditional empanadas. They gave you a big variety of sauces that were nice. I think it was a little salty for me. The menu did look interesting so I would probably go back and try the two that I enjoyed which were the coconut curry chicken and the Philly cheesesteak. The crust was delicious nice and buttery read more

Savory Crust - Empanadas Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Take out only- no seating or standing room. Small storefront with an underwhelming vibe but the food made up for it! We ordered for take out and enjoyed our food at a nearby park. The empanadas are hefty- I'd say 2 empanadas per person, plus some apps, is the perfect amount. The crust is so delicious and buttery and holds up to the heavy fillings- no soggy bottoms! My favorites were the pork salsa verde (special this month) - super savory, rich, tender and went soooo well with the sriracha Mayo sauce. Cheese empanada was surprisingly delicious with marinara dipping sauce- think like a giant mozz stick. And chicken pot pie tasted like the real thing! The Argentinian beef was not my fav and the chicken curry was terrible- dry and tasted like flowers. The garlic plantain chips were superb- freshly fried and they did not skimp on the garlic and coarse salt. They had a crisp outside with a chew from the thick plantain. The flamin hot elote were phenomenal- I usually find elote to be too salty with the tajin but this combo with the crushed chips was outstanding and had a huge portion! Lastly, dessert! The dessert empanadas are smaller than the regular ones and have a different dough that is super flaky and buttery. The guava and cheese was unique and a bit odd- had too much jelly inside for my liking. The apple empanada reminded me of McDonald's apple pie but with fresh apples. Churro was fresh but generally underwhelming. Pro tip- 'check in' on Yelp for a free agua fresca. The pineapple and horchata were excellent! read more

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I've been back a couple more times since I wrote my original review, and have tried several other empanadas. All were excellent. Chicken Marsala -- Oh, my goodness, this one's my favorite! Unfortunately this is one of the special ones, that aren't available all the time. I just lucked into it when she didn't have enough cheese ones, and she gave me this one instead. It's delicious -- ful of chicken and a smooth, rich Marsala sauce. When I went back a few weeks later they were no longer available, but she dug around in the freezer case and found the last three-count pouch. I took them home with me, and heated the first one up tonight, and its just as delicious as the fresh one was! Philly Cheesesteak -- Great flavor, and for someone who doesn't like peppers, it had just the right amount (very few). Nutella Banana -- This was the first sweet one I tried, and it was delicious. I had it as dessert following the Philly Cheesesteak, and they complemented each other well. I can't say enough good things about this place! The crusts are delicious, and the fillings even moreso. Savory Crust is a gem! read more

In the Morton Grove area and saw this place in a strip mall. From the sign, I was thinking I wanted a shrimp empanada. Looked at the reviews so see star ratings. Small place, went inside and a couple of Door Dash and Grub Hub drivers were picking up orders. You can see them cooking and the employees were masked (Covid living). I looked at the menu and there were not any shrimp empanadas so I asked the lady what was the most popular? Not knowing that I don't eat beef, she replied, Philly Cheesesteak and Argentina Beef. I told her I don't eat beef, so I decided I'm here, let me try something on the menu. I chose the Blackened Salmon Bowl, with broccoli, jasmine rice and a wedge of lemon. She told me it would be about 15 minutes. I patiently waited and it was ready in the promised time. While waiting three to four people came in picking up orders, one appeared to be a regular by the conversation I overheard... it was around lunch time. Took the order to my car with the intent of driving home (29 minutes) to eat it, but decided to eat it in my car in the parking lot. So glad I did, salmon cooked and seasoned perfectly and the broccoli too. Squeezed a little lemon on it and thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Would go back and try the chicken empanadas since it's baked and not fried. read more

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