I guess when you're a hotel restaurant in Chicago you gotta do the "flatbread" really well. Gotta…read morecompete with other pizza joints. We got in late Friday night and didn't want to walk anywhere else so we thought we "settled" at a hotel restaurant but the flatbread was crispy with chewy cheese, the fries delicious, and the service was amazing. The restaurant portion was technically closing but the bar was so crowded and loud that they let us sit somewhere quieter to enjoy our meal before the kitchen closed. The flatbread was so good and so were the fries. I'd come back again for the food!

10 out of 10!!! I…read morehad the Beet Salad appetizer & 6-hr Braised Short rib entree. The best beet salad ever ! Description sd this entree included sliced beets, arugula and radicchio, crushed pistachios, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. The salad had red & gold cubed beets. Don't recall if it had the radicchio; don't think so. The best balsamic vinaigrette dressing!!... It was just a touch sweet as well as tangy. 6-hr Braised Short rib See picture. It was obviously a long rib ...or a small cow, Lol!) Menu sd, 6-hr Braised Short rib. Confit fingerling potatoes, broccolini, tobacco onion, red wine reduction. Boy, did this entree come with so much more! It included baby carrots, asparagus instead of broccolini, and a beautiful garnish (almost a serving size) of pea shoots. Sooo tender and juicy. Initially, I was like "where's the gravy (Au jus)?. But, didn't need it at all. Re the confit fingerling potatoes... I wasn't accustomed to this being associated with potatoes; a pleasant learning experience because they were good. (Don't judge me... not a Chef but a foodie on the DL.) Pea shoots may have been primarily as a garnish. But, so tasty! The Tobacco onions atop. Soo tasty too!! The presentation of both entrees was FIRST class. Ceasar Salad- My friend had a Ceasar Salad and said it was delicious. I tasted it several hrs later and it was very good. I dare say the best Ceasar salad I've ever had. Chocolate Cheesecake - very good. Decadent. Thank you Benchmark. The chef or crew who prepared this meal Thursday night, 9/17/26, so many stars... I have added this plc to my permanent contacts! I hope to come back just for this meal!!

Alrighty then! Hubby and I had watched YouTuber Adam Witt give this place props for its broasted…read morechicken- and we were hungry, dang nab it! So we hopped in the car and headed over! Parking wasn't the greatest but we took note of the outdoor patio that gave us ideas for future outdoor eating with Puppy! Definitely had an older diner-like vibe. The young kid at the counter rushed us thru our order - not a smile on his face at all - sad. But he provided perfunctory service. We ordered the Maxwell Polish, a 4 piece broasted chicken dinner with broasted potato's - a biscuit (dry but soft) and the tiniest little thing of Cole slaw I ever did see. The chicken? Excellent! The broasted potato's weren't hot but they weren't cold -the coleslaw was -well - adequate- and the Maxwell hit the spot but could have been a tad hotter (same with the chicken too) - the rice pudding definitely hit the spot- Ambience? The restaurant seating area wasn't exactly the cleanest - but the restroom was spotless (always a good sign) - hmm. So would we come back? For the chicken? Yes! Not too convinced about the Polish though- still - that chicken was GOOD- try it sometime!

Best cheeseburgers and best Chicken Rice soup .... Great owner in Gus !!!…read more Check it out as fast as you can...

This location has always been nostalgic to me because Mr. Pup was here when I was a child and I…read morecouldn't wait to see over-the-counter because it was so tall. It's been a couple places at this location since they closed down this place Krasa is amazing. One of the best burgers I've ever had a really great comforting, modern and yet different vibe inside the fries against some of the best I've had and then you mix it with the garlic sauce that you typically get at Middle Eastern restaurants. I'm at a block party now where they have food and I think I'm gonna go back for seconds because that's how good it is.

I was looking for a place to grab a quick bite after a visit to the Des Plaines library and Krasa…read moremet my needs perfectly. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant with plenty of parking and seriously good food. The only drawback is that there is a lack of tables large enough to seat a big group together, but the space is small enough that the seating isn't super far from one another if you need to split up. Cooking was quite fast, and service was direct and sufficient (this is more fast casual). If you come here, the choices are pretty much limited to just burgers and shawarma and fries. Normally, a limited menu wouldn't be a great thing - except that Krasa really delivers on very high quality versions of each of these items. The burgers are assembled well and flavorful, with quality ingredients. Although there are many different sauce options available, this really isn't necessary because you can taste the ingredient quality, and the textures are nice through the whole sandwich. The truffle fries can be a bit messy to deal with, but are flavorful and relatively inexpensive. The shawarma though is the item that I'd come back here for. This looks slightly expensive, but this filled with plenty of meat, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic sauce, cheese, etc. with a slightly crisp wrap from the grilling. I found this to be extremely flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection, tender and with just the right amount of sear. This was quite filling even when shared with 2 people, and again the textures throughout the whole entree shined. Overall, definitely worth another visit when I'm in the area. The flavors are great and prices are fair. During my visit, most people seemed to carryout, so it was nice to sit around and have a casual conversation for a bit while everyone in our party agreed on how delicious the food was.

We were in the area and wanted some Chicago Hot Dogs and this spot was bookmarked. Small spot with…read morepatio seating only and very limited parking. We parked on the street around the corner. They had a long line a little after 1 on a Friday afternoon. Took about 45 minutes to get to the order counter so would definitely call ahead although maybe the wait is part of the experience. I was talking to a group in front of me that recommended the Char Pup so ordered a Char Jumbo Dog and a double Pup. Also ordered a 1/3 pound Char Merkt cheddar Burger. For toppings, we got everything and grilled onions on the Red Hots and both were excellent! Some of the best we've had. The surprise was the Burger (which we saw was highly rated). It had that flame grilled tasty beef and we got it with everything and grilled onions also-simple. delicious Burger and just the right size. They also have Italian Beef as well Italian and Polish sausage. Service at the counter was friendly and quick-food was ready about 15 minutes after ordering. A Triple D favorite that lives up to the hype!

Delicious burgers, but outside seating only, so you might want to take it to go if it's a bit cold…read more I went here around 3:00 p.m. and there was still a very long line. This place is listed in some lists as the best burger joint in Illinois. It's really solid. And the shakes are very good, too. They do crinkly fries, in case that's your jam. I enjoyed the flavor of the burger, although I do wish there were more pickles. :-) We had to wait for a table outside, and it was a little bit chilly, but overall I felt it was worth it.

I have dairy and nut allergies. Very accommodating and answered all my questions. Can eat the fries…read moreand burger patty. Not sure about the bun though. They were not sure since they outsource their bun

055/05/26 - Walking through the Fashion Outlet Mall I decided to grab a quick bite to eat. There…read moreis very limited selection for food in the mall. I decided to grab a double cheddar bacon mushroom burger. It isn't anything earth shattering but it's a decent burger & it satiated my hunger. For $9.99 you get a decent burger for a reasonable price

Carmine's Rosemont is truly a wonderful dining experience! From the beautiful atmosphere to the…read morewarm and attentive service, everything was exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and the portions were very generous. The staff was professional, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout the entire evening. It's the perfect place for a special occasion, a romantic dinner, or simply a wonderful night out with family and friends. I highly recommend Carmine's Rosemont. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and outstanding service -- definitely a place I will be coming back to!

Came in for a quick bite while waiting to pick someone up from the airport…read more Sat at the bar. The bartender was very dry with her welcome. when I said I was dining in she seemed annoyed. I asked for a happy hour menu, which was more annoying. It took her about 15 minutes to ask what I wanted to drink, bar top only had a few other guest at it. I ordered 2 items, a chicken slider and pizza, she said we are out of the pizza and walked away. No "would you like something else" or even a chance for me to order something different. I was going to order more food but her attitude was off putting and made me feel like I shouldn't be there. I did order some food togo for the person I was getting at the airport, but this was me having to flag her down to order. I was going to go somewhere else initially near the airport but opted for here since my family and I love Rosebuds in Naperville. Definitely not the same level of service and would discourage anyone to not sit at the bar.

I have been coming to Kumas since they opened. I moved out of state and still make a point to visit…read moreevery time I am back in town. Love the unique recipes and higher end ingredients. Always fun to visit with my friends.

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.

For a hotel restaurant it's pretty upscale and the food wasn't bad either. The atmosphere is classy…read moreand the waitstaff acted accordingly. For dinner I had a burger and fries. It was good but nothing spectacular. For breakfast I had a classic breakfast. Also good but what you would expect for a breakfast of eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. They do upcharge for room service but it's only $3.

The best Branzino l ever had. It was served with vegetables and couscous with flavors complimenting…read moreeach other perfectly My friend had the Flank Steak and it was cooked perfectly. The presentation was so pretty My friend also said it was the best Old fashioned she ever had We enjoyed the banana bread dessert very much. Our waiter Michael was a delight and fun. The only negative was the noise level but it did quiet down. Parking not clearly marked, but we found parking in the garage and it's free