I am a certified professional eater (Da Garbage Disposal) and when I say I know food ..... I do…read morethis for a full time job. I been to Big Ed's when he had the smaller place and every time I pass by Waukegan my vehicle has a lock on Big Ed's to go eat. EVERYTHANG I tries there so far was delicious. Meaty ribs made my mouth water, the burnt ends were fire, all the sides I tried were terrific SPECIALLY that BBQ Tony Macaroni I call BBQ Ice Cream!!!!!! Only thang bad about goin' to Big Ed's BBQ ius you have to leave at some point!!!!! For all the folks that complain in his reviews either you are gettin' paid by his competition, jealous your Mom can';t cook like this when you grew up or you are from the UK and can';t handle seasonin'.

Delicious food! We are visiting from the Deep South and this place defied our expectations for…read moreChicago bbq. We got: The yardbird - like t didn't need any additional sauce, flavored perfectly. Brisket - so much meat! Chicken tender and fries appetizer (as a meal) - so good and the fries were delicious (similar to 5 Guys) For sides we did Mac and Cheese (x2) , beans, and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the French Tickler (drink)

This place has amazing Korean chicken wings! They are made to order so don't expect food right…read moreaway. The wings are super tender with a perfectly crispy coating. My go-to flavors are the Cheesking and the Mala Spicy--both are packed with flavor. For me, the real standout for me was the tteokbokki. The sauce is incredible--it has a mild sweetness from tamarind that really elevates the whole dish and keeps you coming back for more. I'd honestly come back just for that sauce! I had to order one to go. The chef even came out after our meal to check in and offered candy to all the kids. Such a thoughtful touch--great hospitality all around. Definitely come support them when you're craving wings!

Overall: 4/5 Food:…read more5/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Came here for dinner and got the Kimchi Fried Rice, and the Garlic Honey boneless chicken. The food was on point! The crunch that Korean fried chicken has, always amazes me. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I really appreciate that they use boneless THIGHS and not chicken breast. The chicken THIGH meat is dark meat and juicy, while white meat just drys out so easily and fast. The Kimchi Fried rice was good too. It's got a little heat on it, but when you eat the cold pickled daikon with it, it has a nice balance. If I'm ever back in Great Lakes IL, I'll doubleback fasho! Might be hittin this place one more time before I leave! My only constructive criticism would be to allow 2 flavors on the 10 piece and higher. I could only get 1 flavor, and there were so many that sounded good, I would've loved to have tried 2 flavors.

I came in around lunch, and while it wasn't busy inside, it took forever to get our orders. I…read moredecided to try the new Fiery Island sandwich, which is basically chicken with your choice of toppings and a spicy jerk sauce. They let me try the sauce before putting it on my sandwich, and since it had quite a kick, I asked for just a little. It wasn't bad, but I'd probably get something else next time because it just wasn't anything special. The inside could also use some cleaning up, and they may need more workers since I saw a line wrapping around the corner. The worker taking our payment had a good attitude, which was better than the ones making the sandwiches. Overall, I'd come back and try another sandwich.

Wow! When the majority of the reviews are this bad, I'm glad I wasn't the only one unimpressed with…read morethis Potbelly location. Seeking low-cost lunch options during my work break, I decided to try Potbelly since they have this $7.99 deal with a skinny turkey sandwich, chips, and a drink. The drive thru service is very slow and you have to wake up the employee to take your order (they don't acknowledge you quickly when you pull up to the menu board). I had to ask what came on the sandwich and was told "whatever you want" and then asked what my options were and got a "look at the menu". What snotty service from an employee who either hates working at Potbelly or just has a bad attitude. When I got my sandwich, I noticed the wrapping was warm. I would've liked to know that my sandwich was toasted and warm, as I don't like hot lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The Zapp's chips were pretty good. Soda was standard Diet Coke. Overall, I would go back to Potbelly. Just not this location...food is good, but the service and attitude of employees needs a lot of work.

The food was delish. The tables were dirty and needed to be wiped off. The server had an attitude…read more(sorta... no eye contact or friendly connotation, kinda huffy) nice young lady at the front that rang me up. I recommend their "watermelon limeade", although it was a little sweet. Bathroom is absolutely gross . Toilet paper all over the wet floor. Was not clean. Would come back but wish they could do better

Love chipotle and have been a long time customer…read more Made a mobile order today that paid $35 and got this in return. Starting to loose my hope in this location. Need to get this straightened out

I stopped by Portillo's and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The restaurant was…read moreclean, well organized, and had a fun atmosphere. Even though it was busy, the line moved quickly, and the employees were friendly and efficient. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Everything tasted like it was made to order, and the portions were generous. It's easy to see why Portillo's has such a loyal following because the quality and consistency really stand out. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to grab a meal. Great food, fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere make Portillo's well worth the visit. I'll definitely be back again.

I love Portillo's so much! I swear the hot dogs in LA just don't hit like this so whenever I'm home…read morein Chicago, if time allows, I hit them up. I did just that when visiting my friends in the 'burbs and we rolled through this Vernon Hills location. Parking was plentiful although it was packed liked a lowkey In-N-Out as they usually are, with a drive thru line looping through the parking lot. Every Portillo's has a theme and here it's the 1930s & 40s with gangster vibes and prohibition is still alive and well. So much fun stuff to look around at here. Staff was great at this location, it was clean and organized, food came out as fresh as is here and quickly. I know everyone loves their beef but I am all about the hot dog. It's my must get when I come here and younger Sarah enjoyed their chocolate cake and milkshakes. However these days, give me a hot dog and split some fries with me and I'm good. Great Portillo's location I'd return back to!

As soon as we open the red beans and rice there was a long black hair sticking out. We were going…read moreto not eat the side order and eat the chicken and there was a hair on the chicken. We went back to the restaurant and none of the women wear hair nets or hats. Disgusting- their attitude is not the best either

Drive thru lines are long, but food is hot and tasty. Inside is quicker, but parking can be tight…read more On the inside I'm usually at the counter waiting and watching so unsure of the seating and bathrooms. Better experience here than the one on Lewis!

Always a great trip to Culver's to feed my cheese side! Jackie was phenomenal with her patience as…read moreour party navigated the menu (some first timers) and she handled it like a pro! Very friendly and quick service as felt like the meal nearly got to our booth before we did! Casual and laid back vibe at this location to enjoy the food over conversation as we were on limited time. Until next time Culver's!

Popped in for concrete mix custard. Like there are variety of sizes as we only needed the mini…read more Flavors were incredible: raspberry and hot fudge in my case. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Nice sit down area.

If you are in the North Chicago area and in the mood for pizza that is more in the New York…read moretradition than Chicago, Rocky's should be on your list. The location and interior is unassuming, but the pizza is very tasty. There is just enough char on the edges of the pepperoni slices to give that flavor boost, and the cheese has that perfect pull. The service is professional without being overbearing. You get what you ordered, they make sure you have everything you need, and then they stay out of your way unless you need them. Far more affordable than Domino's, Pizza Hut, or Papa John's, this is the kind of little independent pizzeria that deserves more attention and patronage. Enjoy a slice of 'za from Rocky's!

My kids were drawn to this parlor due to how colorful it was. The Pizza was pretty good. They serve…read morea variety of things. Customer service was blah not welcoming very straight forward. Overall the pizza & wings were cheap & tasted good.

Check your pickup orders carefully, because this store doesn't…read more Asked for two hot sauces with my order on THEIR OWN ONLINE ORDERING SYSTEM and got none. The soda that was supposed to be a medium was a small, and vice versa. Incompetent, lazy workers and most importantly, poor management.

Alan is the greatest worker ever he did a amaIng clean up and was very respectfu! The food was…read moreamazing and Alan was so amazing and handsome!

The people here are super nice and are always willing to help me if I don't understand a menu item…read more The prices are pretty fair because their portions are huge!! It is nice to see that it is always clean and the sauces and chips on the table taste fresh.

Un restaurante que resuelve los antojos pero no es lo mejor que hay. Los chips de los chilaquiles…read moresabían a los comprados en paquetes, la horchata para mi es lo mejor. El lugar es limpio, las personas amables. El parking un poco incómodo.