The summary is this: Burt's Deli is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs…read more First time. Ordered a reuben. Talked to the owners, who are just the people you want there to be in the world. They gave us a little sample of hot corned beef while we waited for the magic. Melt in your mouth deckle, after battling chewy or tough fat from other places, felt like my long-lost love coming home from the sea. We ate the sandwich in the car and talked about how great it was to have a beloved food item that was just perfection, like knowing there was something out there in the world that would always make you happy. 10/10, no notes. The pickles plucked on the strings of my heart, thinking about the old pickle barrels from The Milk Pail and other places long gone. "Next time I see you I'll be looking at you." We'll be back soon.

This little neighborhood gem is 5 stars on every turn. They have been serving up gold standard…read morecorned beef and pastrami sandwiches since 1975 when Burt opened the place, which is now run by his son. As someone who is not a fan of pastrami or corned beef , I went in thinking I was going to do a Turkey breast sandwich. Nope! The owner encouraged me to taste their corned beef and it was love at first bite. My friend and I split a sandwich and it was truly Chefs kiss! The service was top tier and warmth and friendliness and they make you feel like you've stopped in to visit with family for a bite.

Here's a fun, high-energy review you can drop:…read more The Philly Special is an absolute gem out in the suburbs If you're anywhere near Chicago and craving a legit cheesesteak, this place is a MUST. We tried a couple sandwiches and WOW... the flavor is next level The steak is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and piled high, the bread is soft with that perfect bite, and everything just comes together so well. You can tell they really care about doing it right. Hands down one of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had around here--no question On top of that, the owner is an awesome guy Super friendly, welcoming, and you can tell he takes pride in the place. That kind of energy makes the experience even better. Great food, great vibes, great people. Highly recommend checking this spot out

Very clean, spacious . 1 lg special beef and cheese fries…read morevery lg portions. The bread come out perfect . I had shaved rib eye cheese whiz, mushroom and caramelized onions . It was good next time I'll omit the salt and sub out cheese . Great service nice and spacious. .id like to try the wings next time and a. Frozen ice

The Catering director Joshua was super nice, friendly. We loved the afternoon drinking a bottle of…read morewine and having some great food. The ambience is awesome

A taste of Italy right in our backyard! Such a cute place, we came by for dinner one night and…read moredidn't know what to expect. When you walk in, there's a case for pastries and coffees, and you walk straight for all the entrees. You order first, and they'll bring the food out to you. We couldn't decide between a few things before we ended up with the osso Buco and the nonna's lasagna. The osso buco was delish, it did take a little while to come out but the flavors were great. The risotto was a tad underdone, but again the flavors were SO good. The lasagna needed something for a little crunch, but overall the flavors were fine. We also were recommended the garlic bread, I didn't really taste the garlic, and the Gorgonzola was a bit over powering for the pieces of toast but a great app to share. We tried a few different Italian drinks, I wanted to try the peach tea but they were sold out. Next time! We wrapped up our meal we got some gelato. We did a mix of half raspberry and half vanilla. That vanilla gelato was so good I'm still thinking about it. Overall we had a great time, parking was easy, staff was great, and food was good.

Went on a Saturday night with my best friend and it was surprisingly not too busy. Service was…read moregreat and the food did not disappoint. Axe throwing with more restaurant seating in the back with a bar cute aesthetic. They don't have steak sauce for the steak, but the garlic butter makes up for it. We also tried a couple of their Old Fashioneds, solid variety and really good. Definitely a good experience overall!

The service was slow and although not that busy it was painful. The $30/hr for 6 people to axe…read morethrow was absurd. You should limit the number of people on a lane, charge a lane fee but $180 for one hour of axe throwing felt too much. The vibe is great but that backroom tap could be much more with the live music. I'll be back for that and will bring a few friends to enjoy the food. Our table had brisket fries (average), brat (good), flatbread (good). The check arrived at the end and was frustrating because the food and axe bill were together and our party had a mix of people axing, eating, and drinking.... Toast was not super user friendly to split bill based on our individual items. Once again, that cost of $180 for an hour has me feeling annoyed and not wanting to bring friends back for that portion . It's almost like, once and done.

Over the railroad tracks and down the street, to Teddy O'Brians we go…read more.. It truly is kind of off the beaten path. This is a place for regulars. Our Burger Club visited on a Thursday night not knowing local artists came for an open mic night. It's a tiny place with tables crammed in at every angle and wherever they could put them. We grabbed a table unbeknownst to us in front of the open mic area. Some of the acts were good and some not so good. And they clearly had a following. One of the more interesting decor choices are the LPs that adorn the walls. Not the records themselves, but the LP jackets and covers. They're on the walls and they looked as if they were placed on the walls when they were first purchased as they were properly aged for their timeframe (classic rock mostly). We all had the burgers (hence the burger club). The burgers and fries were reasonably good. We had also ordered wings as an appetizer to share and they were very good. What surprised me the most was that there was one bartender/server and one cook in the kitchen. That was it and the bartender/server was johnny-on-the-spot. She took our order, served our drinks, checked on us, and repeated the process for all the other tables (all were taken) and all the patrons at the bar. I was amazed at how hard she and the cook worked, despite the number of people, The burgers were okay, the wings were pretty good. But the service was hands down some of the best we had and the venue was welcoming to us outsiders into their open mic wonderland. Go for the food and stay for the atmosphere and terrific service!

Shitty owner who never cleaned - went bankrupt - stay away. Never know when they're open or closed.read more

The food at the Picnic Basket is always top quality and prepared with great care. I love their…read moregourmet salads and sandwiches. I have both picked up orders and dined in the restauramy. the staff are very friendly and efficient. Over the many years that I have been there, I have never been disappointed. Their business is truly a benefit to Libertyville.

I love this Resturant cafe. I would go more often but I can't get here on working days …read more I love the egg salad and sides. There are so many choices salads pastas soups. You can get chips and a drink . It's counter service. Make your picks and then check out! It's a sunny cozy place to sit .

This seems like a real local spot in Mundelein, so I had to check it out while I was staying at a…read morehotel a few miles away. I went on a Saturday night, and there was a small crowd waiting for their food and dining at the restaurant. I figured maybe I should try their Italian beef since I've only ever tried it at the chain Portillo's. I got a small combo and took it back to my hotel to eat it. The mistake I made was taking it to go instead of dining there. My sandwich got super soggy, but the bread was still held together surprisingly. The meat was seasoned well, and the sports pepper gave it a good balance from the meatiness. I'm sure if I ate it right away, it would've been more delicious because I hate super soggy bread. The fries were crispy and good. If there's a next time, I'd try their other menu items.

Luke's of Mundelein is absolutely amazing. The staff is friendly. The cooks work fast to get your…read morefood quickly. The location is clean. There is usually a staff member out cleaning tables. The food is so delicious. We ordered the char dog. It was perfectly grilled with onions, cucumber and pickle. The double cheeseburger with provolone was also made to perfection. But the crown jewel are their fries. They are just so yum. This is a place you must try.

Best burger in the county, but miss taco Tuesday, staff is friendly and happy, chicken is…read moredelicious, haven't had a bad meal there, a hidden gem

One of the best Burgers, crispy outer and juicy interior, really made my mouth water…read more Kind of a dive when you first go in, mostly regulars, all kind of look at you.

The service needs to improve and the way they handle customer complaints. My daughter would spend…read moreher hard earmed money on them and when they make a mistake of misdelivery, their manager named Ryan on Lake St., in Mundelein, did not know the meaning of accountability. Instead of offering a solution, he insisted it was not his problem. No words of empathy whatsoever.

Service here is horrible! This place was dirty and the waitstaff was indeed no good. Waited 20…read moreminutes for a sandwich. Finally gave up and told them to keep it. Went elsewhere

Gracias for such a great new experience! Thank you for making my fresh vegetable drink and sandwich…read moreto order. Cute & comfortable place. It won't disappoint!!

This little spot caught my eye as an elotes and smoothie lover. It's a small little carry out…read morebusiness with affordable prices and yummy drinks and snacks. Sweet workers- great customer service. The elotes were delicious and fresh. The green drink was slightly warm so a little offsetting but good, felt healthy! Strawberry malt was creamy and tasted like pink milk but not much malt flavor. Be sure to order some elotes if you stop in!