What a great place! The staff was so helpful and the food was delicious. The "slutty blondie" was…read moreparticularly good.

The challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

Ambiance is nice: no music, but quiet and calm. Nice furniture, seems they've replaced old…read morefurniture and updated some things. The firecracker chicken wrap was 5 stars. The firecracker chicken strips: 4 stars. The burger: 4 stars Fries: 5 stars. Chips: 4 stars

All the food tasted great! Great service, great food, and great experience. We work next door and…read moreenjoy their food all the time.

We definitely ordered more than our family could eat from our first Cultura Subs visit, but it was…read moresuch a welcome treat. Some standouts for me were the steak jibarito, the Philly cheesesteak, and the shawarma bowl. The staff also gave us a freebie which was so thoughtful of them! I think it was an app, but I honestly didn't get to try it since my partner devoured it before I got a chance. No matter, we were stuffed regardless! We ordered takeout, and the food was still hot when we tucked in. I can only imagine the menu is even better in person. If you're in the mood for some cultural crossover cuisine, I highly recommend Cultura Subs if you're in the area!

Discovered the rough way that they aren't a legit sub shop. Something else. Instead it's a catch…read moreall fusion restaurant that dishes up zabiha halal fast foods & Persian. So. Some leeway is required. Damn Google search. I asked for submarine sandwiches suggestions on my homeward travel and this popped. Ordered their namesake Cultura sub, a chicken shawarma and they also offer a Persian menu, so lamb stew. $12.95 sounded too interesting but I didn't notice you must also buy rice separately ('because how can you eat stew without rice! She said' ) additional $5.95 for dill. Honestly, $17.95, yes, this sounds more like the correct price point for a small lamb leg. The dill rice was real. The lamb leg comes in a tomato based stew with beans. I wasn't impressed with the leg, quite bland but the rice could have acted as a carrier for any other stew side or with a topping of shawarma, just as nice. The sandwich was mid. Bread dense. I might be missing something. I wonder now whether the breads are also Persian. Perhaps barbari or a thicker taftoon. If you enjoy Persian it could slap? Personally not impressed especially given the out of pocket around $50. Lack of details on menu items with additional pricing is somewhat aggravating. One and done. At the time of order, a young woman was having tea service. I am not sure whether that is offered to everyone or a specialty enjoyed by the owner with their staff & friends.

I'm extremely thankful to have a friend who introduced me to this bagel spot. Definitely a top 2…read morefavorite of mine. I haven't been to the location but have had these bagels consistently for over 10 years. The texture and flavor of the bagel is everything a NY bagel is and should be. Fluffy on the inside, somewhat crispy on the outside, and oh so thiccccccccck! Their cream cheese?! Ugh! Don't skip on it, seriously everything about this place is perfect. My go to selection is the egg bagel with chive cream cheese. It's chef's kiss and hits the spot. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!!!!

If you're expecting this to be interchangeable with the franchised bagel places that have spread…read moreacross the country, recalibrate now. This is not that. I've been going to New York Bagel & Bialy for over 50 years, and places like this operate on a different clock, a different standard, and frankly, a different philosophy of what a bagel is supposed to be. Timing matters. If you show up after about 8:00 AM, your odds of getting bagels at their absolute peak--still warm, properly textured, with that slight resistance on the outside and softness inside--go up significantly. Earlier can be hit or miss depending on the batch cycle, but once they're in stride, this place delivers. The essentials are all here and worth your time: poppy seed, sesame, everything, and especially the bialys. The bialys alone are reason enough to make the trip--properly done, with the right chew and depth of flavor that you simply won't find in mass-produced versions. Don't overcomplicate it. Grab a dozen. On your way home, stop and pick up a couple packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and some smoked salmon a jar of capers, a Bermuda onion--whether here or even from Walmart--and you've got a meal that outperforms most brunch menus at a fraction of the cost. This isn't trendy. It's not trying to be. It's something better: consistent, old-world, and still doing it the right way. If you're going to call something a bagel, the standard is not branding--it's process. That's why New York Bagel & Bialy on Touhy stands apart. They actually do it right: kettle-boiled first, then baked in rotating ovens. That single decision--boiling--changes the entire structure. It gelatinizes the outer starch layer, locks in density, and produces that thin, glossy crust with real chew. Without it, you don't have a bagel--you have bread with a hole. The rotating ovens matter too. They deliver even heat, which means you get the correct balance: a slight exterior crisp with a dense, elastic interior. No puffiness. No sponge. No collapse under toppings. That's the difference here. Most chains optimize for speed and shelf life, so they steam or shortcut the process. Many local shops land in the middle. This place doesn't compromise. If you care about what a bagel is supposed to be--not just what it's called--this is the benchmark in Chicago.

Excellent food and service. Wish gloves were worn and ring up on the register though. Lol! They've…read morebeen adding up in their head forever!

Unfortunately for us, we are not in the Skokie/Evanston area that often, because if we were we…read morewould be regulars at Herms. You can tell that this is a neighborhood place. The guy behind the counter knew the majority of the people that came in by name, and a few what they wanted to eat. So they have a very extensive menu, so it was tough to choose but I went with the bacon double burger and it was a very solid burger. I also chose the onion rings with it, and they were battered and ridiculously good. I stole some fries from my daughter and they were thin and crispy and amazing. My dad got the Italian combo with hot peppers, and he fancies himself as an Italian beef connoisseur. The beef was really good, and the gardinera was some of the hottest I've ever had. My daughter had the pizza burger which she loved, and we were looking around at what others had ordered and it all looked extremely good. This is not a fancy place by any means, but it was clean and simple. The next time we are in the area we will definitely stop back at Herm's.

Updating yet again because this place continues to be awesome. We still come here for trivia…read morewhenever they offer it (including last night, which was the night before Thanksgiving, which we won haha). We've also been here a few other non-trivia times, too. Super nice staff (and the owner is awesome), the customers are all super chill and friendly, and the food is great. (The cheese curds make me break my veganism every time and it's so worth it. I do love cheese and miss it lol). They also have a good selection of non-alcoholic beers, which I appreciate now that I no longer drink, (and a THC seltzer, if that's your thing), plus their ginger lemonade is great. I love this place. Great neighborhood joint, great people. It's a great "third place". I'm glad to see that they seem to be doing well, as it's always pretty crowded when we're there. Love to see it.

Great neighborhood spot. Didn't realize we needed this and don't know how we did without it. Love…read moredoing a casual meet up with friends. Two suggestions though: 1) Why not add a turkey burger to the menu? 2) Would be great to make the bar area a kids-free zone, move the games, and add a few more tables.

I ordered Nashville hot burger, chicken broast and there wings…read more Burger was awesome with juicy and textured chicken with full of flavor Wing was also good with different flavors There specialty is chicken broast every bite of chicken full of taste I must visit again

I offered The Fry Fusion as one of three dinner options offered to my aunt for her annual bingo…read morebirthday outing and she chose it, probably due to the breasted chicken on the menu. My boyfriend and I ordered chicken to share as well as waffle fries. My daughter ordered a burger. My aunt ordered chicken as well. My uncle ordered a bowl of sorts with rice and meat. The person taking our order was friendly, patient, and told us to move tables around to accommodate our party of five plus all of the food. The staff also kept giving us free items to try as we were eating, like French fries and a banana pudding. The banana pudding was not large enough to share with everyone so I waited until I was back in the car to head to bingo and split it with my boyfriend. It tasted like banana Laffy Taffy so I am not sure how I feel about that. The breasted chicken was cooked to order, hot, crispy, and had a little kick to it. The rice was flavorful. The onion rings were okay. The waffle fries were definitely superior to the traditional ones. The hamburger was good! The restaurant space was clean, quiet, and spacious. I would make the drive for the broasted chicken again! I wish The Fry Fusion all the success!

The food was delicious. Everything was prepared fresh and hot. The burger was great!…read more Also love that the Oberweis is connected to get a milkshake with everything. Great service. Timely. Clean interior

The suburbanites are exposing themselves as suburbanites complaining about the "Chicago Dog" at…read moreRedhot Ranch. ..fries being "smashed into the hotdog". .."burnt fries". ..cash only. Iykyk If you don't know and want to know, you can read my RHR review at one of their other locations.

Everything we hoped it would be. Primo stop after spending the morning at the hospital around the…read morecorner. We wanted GOOD food and Buck Russell's delivered. Delightful interior, exquisite selection of sandwiches (it was hard to pick!), and welcoming staff. Interior and patio seating available. The shop connects to Buck Russell's Bakery, and Pizza by Sal; so everyone in your party could really get what they're craving in one swoop. The Super Green Vegetable salad was loaded with flavor. The topping - olives, pistachios, Parmesan cheese, broccoli, asparagus, avocado WITH the lemon vinaigrette was some kind of magic. So bright and fresh - and you feel good eating it. If only it were closer to home so that I could try one of the 7 other menu items I wanted!

I couldn't decide what to get for a mid morning meal. The staff person directed me to the breakfast…read moresandwiches because I mentioned I didn't want a huge sandwich. I appreciated the suggestion and it was delish!

A hidden gem in an office building (Wi-fi building) on McCormick! Definitely would not know there…read morewas a restaurant in this area but a pleasant surprise. It's a kosher restaurant with sushi as well. We got the BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy Sandwich + Fries, and The Nashville Crispy Sandwich + Sweet Potato Fries. Food was delicious but on the pricier side. Would recommend splitting the food. Honestly even the flatbread would be enough to fill two people alone. Service was friendly and the seating area is in a separate room. They have a Paris type of aesthetic.

This place is excellent. . .if you can find it :) It is inside an office building , go in the side…read moredoor. I do not keep kosher, but went with a relativew who does. The food was excellent by any standard. Each item is a creative mix of ingredients and flavors. The serive is very friendly. Shimon makes great suggestions. The setting is not fancy, but the food is! Burgers to beef wellington.