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    The Burger Life

    3.6 (201 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American, Halal
    Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Onion rings
    Pamela O.

    Ordered a chicken sandwich, onions rings and banana pudding. Service was excellent food came on time and was decent.

    Philly cheesesteak
    Asil A.

    I saw this place on IG and I really wanted to try it. It had bad ratings but I wanted to try for myself. Wish I hadn't. The food is super salty, low quality ingredients, and barely any meat in the sandwiches/burgers. Very disappointing. Great concept but definitely a miss. It's a no for me, dog.

    'Volcano' burger ($10): 1/2lb beef patty stuffed with American cheese. It was unseasoned and undercooked.
    Eric S.

    DON'T HAVE A COW, MAN Unseasoned and undercooked patties spell disaster for this burger spot in Naperville. My wife and I stopped here to grab some food on our way to Solemn Oath brewery, where we'd reserved a private igloo to celebrate the birthday of yours truly. I have to preface this review by saying we sought out the *closest* burger place, not the *best* one, in an effort to make sure our dinner was still warm by the time we sat down. After placing an order at the counter, they asked us to wait in our car until the food was ready. The Burger Life's menu recycles a lot of the same toppings (gyros, fried egg, bacon, etc) and I wasn't terribly impressed with what I saw. For the most part, the burgers are very basic. My 'Volcano' ($10) was a thumbs-down. The idea was straightforward: a 1/2lb patty stuffed with American cheese, w/red onion, tomato, lettuce, and zinger sauce. Tragically, the burger itself was flavorless, and the middle was rare-to-dark red. It also had a mushy texture, leading me to believe it was frozen and not cooked properly. On the other hand, Nichole S enjoyed the 'Lonestar' ($9.50), a cheeseburger topped with bacon, bbq sauce, and an onion ring. She did, however, comment that it too was "seriously lacking in flavor", so this is a systemic issue with how TBL seasons their patties (if they're seasoned at all). Meal combo included decent curly fries. Onion rings ($5) had nice crispy breading. They have something on their menu called the 'Harambe', a gargantuan entrée consisting of 3 cheeseburgers, a chicken patty, philly steak, gyros and bacon doused in cheese sauce ($22). It's impossible to eat normally so they give you a knife & fork (and presumably, an AED). I'm not sure if this is a clever nod to our departed comrade, or straight up culinary sedition. * TL;DR * The Burger Life has a lot of work to do if they want to be taken seriously in the burger community. Or should I say.....com-MOO-nity? Some people might find their offerings passable, but knowing how delicious a burger can be -- Kuma's Corner, Empire -- this place was a total let down. The burger ideas were boring and poorly executed; above-average curly fries & onion rings can't make up for a woefully nondescript meat patty. Instantly forgettable.

    Sameera B.

    Tried their baba burger second time and it was just as good as the lone star burger I had last time. Their curly fries definitely didn't disappoint either. Also this time their cooler section was restocked- it had cherry Pepsi, vanilla Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, and bunch of other flavors.

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    Saadia Q.

    My son ordered chicken tenders smothered in BBQ sauce and they are soo good! We made it a meal with onion rings, and WOW! their onion rings are big and delicious. I had to sneak a few . My keto meal of gyros without pita, smothered in pepper jack cheese, and topped with zinger sauce was AMAZING. Everything tasted fresh even though we picked up at 9 pm at night! They must have gotten new management because last summer their food quality was really lacking. Glad we decided to give them another chance. Whatever they're doing now, I hope they stay consistent and keep doing it!

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    Love this place...Burgers are huge and taste amazing...Will be coming back...........................................

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    It was delicious! We got the lonestar, godzilla, volcano and malick. honestly one of the best burgers ive had in the chicagoland area!

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    Great burgers with excellent service. My go to spot when I'm craving a flavorful burger.

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    J's Kitchen is in a strip mall which makes it easy to park and locate. They are small/locally owned…read moreand halal certified. I had a craving for wonton soup and thankfully J's has it. I ordered online for carry out and the platform was easy to navigate. Once my husband and I arrived at the resto we were greeted by a very kind staff member. Our food wasn't ready but within 5 mins of us being there it was good to go. We tried the wonton soup and chicken dumplings app. Both were on the bland side. Normally I'm used to wonton soup also having noodles and theirs does not. Flavors were OK, felt like both dishes were missing spices. Everything was cooked perfectly though. Maybe we ordered the wrong items from here and need to try others instead.

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    One of our favorite restaurants in the Naperville area. During our recent visit, we came for…read moredinner, and then returned the next day for brunch -- that's how much we love this place! At dinner, we shared the sausage appetizer - so tender and delicious! One of us had the seafood main course, which was huge and filled with so many different types of seafood and fish. We also had the chicken souvlaki, which is amazing. During our brunch, we shared the saganaki and pita -- the saganaki here is not to be missed. We also shared a delicious lamb burger that was tender, juicy and served with unique toppings. The accompanying Greek potatoes were also unique and very tasty. The service is always excellent here. There is also indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor seating has beautiful views. Reservations are not always necessary, but much more so on weekends. Love Vasili's!

    I normally don't leave bad reviews because I understand how much they can impact a business…read more However, this experience was extremely disappointing. The restaurant was half empty, with plenty of open seating both inside and outside, and there appeared to be 3-4 servers standing around with very little to do. Despite that, they refused to seat our party of six. I'm sure one of those servers would have appreciated our business and the gratuity that came with it. Unfortunately, it felt like the manager was more interested in proving a point than taking care of customers. Definitely not the kind of service I expected.

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    Habibi Shawarma - Beef shawarma

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    Best place to go to in this grocery store is this counter. Habibi Shawarma is where to get halal…read moreand vegetarian friendly items in Naperville Fresh Market. It may look pretty basic, and it is, which makes it easy to make an order. Get a lot of the classics you know best. These include of course falafel. A pretty standard looking counter. It's better than it looks. This is actually next to the dining area so you can get your order and then go right there. Has what's expected. It's about $2 for the lentil soup. Basically known as butt fuel. Keep a distance until it passes. It's about $7 for a sandwich, such as falafel. This comes with cabbage, cucumbers, and tahini. Find this next time the dining area. It's closed Mondays. There's plenty to get for vegans and vegetarians.

    Habibi Shawarma is a total hidden gem tucked inside Naperville Fresh Market -- and wow, it…read moredelivers! The chicken shawarma is so flavorful and juicy, wrapped in the softest pita. The falafel is crispy, fresh, and full of flavor -- not dry like you get at some places. And the beef pita sandwich is so juicy and tender and smoky! All sandwiches come with hummus, pickled onions, jalapeños, salad, and LOTS of garlic sauce and hot sauce! SOOOOO satisfying! It's a casual setup with a few tables, but super clean and perfect for a quick, delicious bite. The staff is friendly, the portions are generous, and the food comes out fast. Whether you want a pita, bowl, or salad - this is your place to be! If you're shopping or just in the area, do yourself a favor and stop here. It's fast, fresh, and full of flavor -- I'm already planning my next visit!

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    Damn best Chinese food in town; wow sirs! Best chowmein…read morenoodles, orange chicken and black pepper chicken ( not for the faint of heart).

    I like going to Garden Fresh Taqueria for halal Mexican food, located inside the Naperville Fresh…read moreMarket grocery store. Last time I went to the taqueria I noticed that a new restaurant was in the works, all the way back behind the bakery. I spoke with the lady and confirmed it was going to be pan-Asian food and all halal! She told me the opening date was November 1st. Today I stopped in, and sure enough it was open. The lady (who I believe is Yola) told me they planned to rotate dishes and will include various Asian dishes, like Thai food. Today they had fried rice, crispy noodles, shrimp, fried chicken drumsticks/wings, chicken lollipop, and diced chicken & potatoes. They even had duck! It all looked good, but I decided to try fried rice with the diced chicken & potatoes, along with a few pieces of chicken lollipop (which is like fried chicken on a stick, or bone). I brought the food to my parent's house for a family dinner. I really enjoyed the food. The fried rice wasn't out of this world, but the chicken lollipop was really good and the chicken & potato dish was pretty good. I love Asian food, so I'm stoked about having a halal option. The food was sold by weight, and I feel we got a decent value. This isn't a place you can go to for a nice dinner out, but a good takeout option. Looking forward to trying other dishes here.

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    Taqueria Invicto has been on my radar for much longer than I'd care to admit. Every time we've come…read moreto Buttermilk in the same plaza, I'd notice it and think, "We really need to try that place." Well, we finally did--and wow. Fantastic food, margaritas, and service! We stopped in for a family lunch and I ordered three tacos--a birria, asada, and al pastor--along with a prickly pear margarita. Everything was well-seasoned, incredibly tender, and tasted fresh. The quality genuinely reminded me of more upscale spots like A Toda Madre or Bien Trucha. The prickly pear margarita was on the smaller side, but they certainly didn't skimp on the tequila. It was crisp, refreshing, and paired perfectly with my meal. Despite a busy Saturday afternoon, service was quick and friendly, and more importantly everyone in our party loved their food and couldn't stop talking about how fresh and flavorful everything was. We also appreciated the toppings bar and salsa selection, which made it easy to customize each taco exactly how we wanted. My only knock is that several tables sat dirty for a while after guests left, and the dining room didn't seem to get much attention. Since this was our first visit during a busy lunch rush, I'm hesitant to say that's the norm, but it was noticeable... Overall, we left happy, full, and already talking about what we'd order next time. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu.

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