First of all the service was really nice. I'm a tourist so I'm usually a bit lost on what to order, but he helped me pick my sauce and safe to say it was really nice. I got the shrimp basket, it came with fries and some lemons in it. The shrimps were great, I was actually expecting just shrimp. The fries are amazing, but I guess that depends on your preference. It's really nicely seasoned. It's not just salt on fries, there's a lot of other spices that I can't place but I love them. Also try squeezing some lemons onto the shrimp. Order came out within 5-10 minutes. The surroundings are just those of a regular food court. I really recommend! Forgive my half empty box, I ate them on the way home read more

The Happy Lobster - Fried shrimp bucket - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Through my Facebook feed, I saw that the Happy Lobster Truck would be parked in downtown Highland Park, IL, so the Hubby and I were excited to try something new. Since their website mentioned they could sell out, I preordered and prepaid online for a 5:30 PM pickup. Unfortunately, when we arrived, our order wasn't ready, which was disappointing because preordering is supposed to save time. There were only about four other people waiting and two employees working the truck. We ended up waiting close to 20 minutes for our food. As for the meal itself, the lobster was fresh, buttery, and flavorful. I wish the rolls had more of a toasted crispness, they were squished flat. We also weren't fans of the coleslaw because it tasted overly vinegary, maybe it was just an off day? We would have preferred some crunchy french fries versus the Cape Cod Chips. The highlight of the meal ended up being the chocolate whoopie pie for dessert -- absolutely delicious! Not sure if we would try it again? read more

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Lobster roll was to perfection service great went to truck but ambiance ok found truck located in Orland best thing for my birthday today

My 9 year old has very sophisticated taste and LOVES lobster. The Happy Lobster is a little far from us, although we'd love a location in the north shore (wink wink). In the meantime, Dwellsocial occasionally offers it as one of the city restaurants they deliver to the suburbs. I've now ordered Happy Lobster twice thru Dwellsocial and it certainly makes my family happy. My 9 year old isn't the only lobster lover here; our entire family of 5 is a fan. They provide easy instructions on how make your own lobster roll (see attached). It takes just a few minutes. And it's SO delicious! My 9 year old thanked me both times i've ordered it and that's a rare occurrence in this house. I hope to visit Happy Lobster in real life one day, but in the meantime will keep ordering it into my home! read more

We had such a great experience ordering from Happy Lobster. We got the Angry Lobster and the Combo Basket through a delivery service, and everything arrived packaged neat, secure, and fresh. The Angry Lobster had just the right kick (flavorful but not overpowering), and the Combo Basket was generous and delicious. You can taste the quality. We really like the variety on the menu. It makes it easy for everyone to find something they love, including options that work for different preferences and allergies. Fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. We highly recommend and will definitely be ordering again! read more

Was craving a lobster roll really bad. But opted for an old favorite; premium sweet and tender warm lobster on a buttered and toasted brioche bun, sprinkled with old bay, melted butter and a spicy mayo. A side of seasoned fries was a nice accompaniment. Boy did I enjoy myself when I made it home. One squeeze of the lemon and in my belly it went. This is inside the food hall on State Street. read more

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If you order the junior size Angry Lobster, just be aware that it is TINY. I mean a slider-sized hamburger bun filled with lobster. The lobster itself was absolutely delicious, but between the miniature size and the generic bun, it felt like a ripoff for $17. Add in the mediocre coleslaw and the stale, pre-packaged whoopie pie and this was a two-star experience at best. Would not return. read more

So, I try a fry and exclaim: "oh dang! (At this point, you know, I don't curse in my reviews. So, Wordle rules: the D & A are green, the N is yellow, and the G is gray.) The fries were piping hot fresh out of the fryer, and amazingly seasoned. I am not sure what they use, I think it might be old Bay? In any case it's not just salt, and the slightly acidic and savory notes work wonders. Though, you're not here to read about french fries. You probably wanna hear about the lobster roll, or should I say the "lobstah" roll. You can take the man out of Boston, but you can't take the Boston out of the man! I appreciate that it is impossible in Chicago to buy a lobster roll when the thing was just caught in the ocean an hour or two ago. For that, you have to go to a restaurant in New England. that said, the lobster roll at The Happy Lobster was still at least twice as good as one that cost twice as much in a supposedly swanky and/or bougie Boston restaurant. The lobster was high quality - it didn't have a chewy consistency and seemed fresh (perhaps not fresh off the boat, but the point stands). On both my visits, I ordered the Honey G. The combination of butter, mayo, seasoning, and especially the pepper relish was perfection. No ingredients were stepping on one another, and the lobster was still able to shine. Savory, a little sweet, a hint of heat, perfect! The service here is kind, and very fast especially in light of how fresh everything was. read more

The Happy Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a large and in charge lobster roll! I was immediately impressed upon arrival because, my bun was stuffed with reddish pink lobster meat. Not what I was expecting from a restaurant in a food hall concept. For reference though I did order the bigger sized portion. The Happy Lobster serves one thing in a few different sizes with a few slight variations and that would be Lobster Rolls. The brioche bun isn't what I have come to expect from a New England lobster roll but, the butteriness does play well with the sweetness from the lobster. However, it gets insanely messy. This time around, I had to try the special because why not? I always love to see what the chefs at small restaurants come up with for their off the menu creations and this was something of the "hot honey" variety (which seems to be a culinary trend that just won't die) so, I knew it was what I was going to order. The slight spice from the hot honey with the succulent sweetness of the lobster was incredible. It was also pretty massive for the price, a hearty lunch for the more adventurous. If you like lobster (and butter) you'll leave happy as a...lobster, no clams here! So why 4 out of 5 and not a perfect score? Well, the lobster was a tad chewy and tough and the price was still a little high for a food court setting (but knowing what rent must be for one of these booths in Chicago I can forgive a little) also, the bun wasn't the best choice in my opinion because it made the overall eating experience quite messy. read more

The Happy Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is inside a spacious food mall. I wasn't sure what I wanted when I went inside the mall. I walked around to see what all restaurants were there and came upon this place and as much as I love lobster, I knew I wanted to try them. The wait was about 7-8 minutes, which I didn't mind as I was with a buddy to eat lunch there at the mall. I ordered the lobster grilled cheese and fries. When I opened the wrapper, the angels were already humming. Looked delicious. I took one bite and was in instant HEAVEN. Flavorful and so good! Fries were seasoned well and yummy. The price is worth it as it is lobster. This was definitely a gourmet sandwich. I can't wait to come back. Staff was friendly. Thank you The Happy Lobster, you've got a new and soon returning customer outta me. Great food! read more

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We really enjoyed our angry lobster roll. Just the perfect amount of spice. Lobster was cooked perfectly, very soft and buttery. Would come again. Service was quick and person working was very kind. read more

I've been wanting to try one of these and finally, they had a stop close by my work. I preordered the Happy Lobster box for pick up. Took them less than five minutes to prepare. It came with the lobster sandwich, red cabbage coleslaw and a bag of chips for $31+ with tax and everything. Anyway, you do get a lot of lobster meat but the brioche bun wasn't really a good vehicle to hold everything together; it tasted good but it was soft and floppy, so the lobster meat was falling all over in every bite. The malt vinegar coleslaw was simple but it was crunchy and helped cut through the buttery taste of the sandwich nicely. Bag of chips was your regular sea salt flavor and it was an ok addition. Did I think this whole thing was worth more than $30? I'm not so sure. Don't get me wrong, who doesn't like lobster but kinda steep and it didn't really wow me. It's one of those you gotta try it once experience. read more

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This was the best lobster sandwich/roll experience of my life. $24 feels steep at first but then it's a quarter pound of lobster meat. My mouth is watering talking about it. The lobster is cooked perfectly. Delicate, soft, light and buttery. The angry lobster is spicy with spicy sauce and pickled condiments in it. I worried that it would take away from the taste of the sandwich, but I was proven wrong. The bun was also fantastic and was a beautiful vehicle that carried the lobster nicely into my mouth. This is one of the best things I've eaten in Chicago. read more

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Fanf*ckingtastic!! That's all I can say. I cannot understand how anything lower than they would get anything other than 5* but everyone has their off days now and then. Meat was plentiful, FRESH, and good tasting. Not quite New England lobster flavor but better than I've had here. read more

Great tasty simple lobster roll and one of the best coleslaws I ever had - delicious and satisfying. My husband had the Happy Lobster and I had the Angry Lobster, a little spicy, yet subtle to not take away from the taste and texture of the generous serving of lobster Both were served on a toasted brioche bun, a side of the best coleslaw I have had in a long time, and potato chips. Sealed the deal with a sweet whoopie pie. Service was friendly and speedy. So far our favorite Lobster Truck (and we tried several) in Chicagoland. read more

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I have had lobster from other food trucks and it doesn't compare to the Happy Lobster. They have amazing sandwiches, regular and angry which is spicy. Lobster grilled cheese, but my favorite is the angry fries, French fries with lobster and giardiniera. So delicious. I would highly recommend this food truck. read more

The Happy Lobster was the best thing I ate during my trip to Chicago! The Happy Lobster is a great option if you are craving delicious fresh Maine lobster with a food truck and a few indoor locations in Chicago! I stopped at the Washington indoor food hall. They have a simple limited menu but they stick to what they make best which is a few varieties of lobster rolls in small junior size or regular and a few other seafood options depending on location like shrimp. If you are new to lobster rolls, try their traditional Happy Lobster roll with Maine lobster, butter, a little bit of Mayo on fresh toasted brioche bun that come together with incredible flavors like a beautiful symphany. It also comes with a delicious side of chips and malt vinegar slaw! Since I love spicy food, I tried their Angry Lobster with Maine lobster, butter, hot giardiniera peppers, and spicy mayo on a fresh toasted brioche burger bun. It was sooooo good! I was cherishing every savory, heavenly, delicious bite doing a a little happy dance in my chair! I was pleasantly surprised how well the flavors came together despite the spice! I tasted the fresh, cold, buttery tender Maine lobster. I loved the spicy heat from the hot giardiniera peppers plus the spicy mayo, and the crisp toasted buttery fresh brioche bun added nice texture! It is worth the price! My mouth is watering still thinking about the Happy Lobster! Definitely check out the Happy Lobster if you want to try a fresh Maine Lobster roll! read more

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I usually like my lobster rolls hot but the warmness of the Roll balanced out the cold Lobster. The flavors were definitely there especially after adding the sauce to it. A definite go to spot. read more

The Happy Lobster - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I paid $20 for a lobster grilled cheese, the bread was burnt, barely any lobster. Overall 0/10 was robbed my $20 over something that was overhyped, not good, and upset me very much. Along with my friend getting a jr lobster roll that was HALF THE SIZE OF MY HAND. Did i mention the lobster had no seasoning? DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. read more

Ok so I love Luke's but this is an absolute MUST try sandwich--not a roll! This is a life altering foodie experience!!!! Two basic options on their version of the "Lobster Roll:" 1) Angry Lobster -- Maine Lobster, butter, spicy mayo, house seasoning, hot giardiniera on a grilled brioche hamburger bun; and, 2) Happy Lobster -- Maine Lobster, butter, mayo, house seasoning on a grilled brioche hamburger bun. They also have fried fish and shrimp dishes, but the other GREAT offering is the Lobster Grilled Cheese -- Maine Lobster, Havarti, white cheddar on challah bread. read more

Why is Happy Lobster the best thing I ate in Chicago? I literally ate at this place 3 times within 2 weeks. Lobster rolls are such an East Coast thing but I genuinely feel like this is the best lobster roll I have ever had in the US. The first bite is just perfection! I will say that especially during weekday lunch hour, the waits are sometimes upwards of 20 minutes which is inconvenient if you only have a 1 hour lunch. Ordering the Happy Lobster, their classic lobster roll, is the way to go. The bread is so crisp but soft in the inside. They stuff the entire sandwich with the best, most tender and flavorful lobster you will have in your life. Every bite is just perfection. This is what happiness tastes like. And the mayonnaise goes so well with the lobster as it combines all the potential dry-ness of the sandwich. The fries are really good as well as they have the residue lobster flavor from sitting in the box with the delicious sandwich. I really can't get over how good it is. Happy Lobster really needs to become a national chain. I'm literally their biggest fan and I'm not sure who wouldn't be. Yes it is expensive, but it is worth every dollar. Why get cheap but bad tasting food when you can get expensive and good food? Also, the waiters are super nice people which is a big plus. read more

The Happy Lobster - Happy Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been wanting to they The Happy Lobster for a while now. I'm glad I was finally able to pay them a visit. We arrived right when they opened on a Saturday. The place was still somewhat empty. The only off putting part of this who experience, was the strong smell from the Indian place nearby. My wife ordered their Junior Happy Lobster and I of course ordered their Regular Happy Lobster sandwich. The lobster was served cold, with Mayo, butter and their house seasoning in between a brioche bun. They definitely don't skimp on the lobster meat here, and overall a very delicious sandwich. It was also served with seasoned fries that made the entire meal very filling and worth the price. I can definitely see myself returning here. read more

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Saw an ad on Facebook that they were gonna be in my town, looked up the address and saw they were 5 minutes away. Stopped and waited around for 20 minutes after placing my order... what we finally got WAS NOT WHAT WAS PROMISED... There's no lobster on the grilled cheese or the roll and everything was super bland. Do not understand the following, I sincerely hope the restaurant is better. Luke's Lobster is a MUCH better experience with more lobster and much better flavor. Cheaper as well. Will not be back. UPDATE: The Business owner, Alex did reach out upon seeing my review the same evening it was posted and offer a full refund. Great guy, very polite and understanding. Said my experience was a "teachable moment" for the crew on staff that day, and not reflective of how they operate. Would like to try again at a later date and see what all the rave reviews are about, read more

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Really cool concept. Especially since there's not a ton of lobster options in the Chicagoland area. I had the happy lobster sandwich. It was good and the lobster had a fresh taste. But the sandwich was on the bland side. I'd try the angry lobster or the lobster grilled cheese next time. Lobster bisque soup would be a great offering from them! Hope we see more food trucks in the Chicagoland area regardless read more

The Happy Lobster - Happy lobster sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I pulled into my parking spot 2 cars away from the truck. I got there early to avoid the crowd and was first in line. The people in the truck were helpful and friendly. I ordered my sandwich they took my name. A crowd was already forming in front of the brewery. My sister was on the phone and asked me to take pictures which I did I then drove home and parked and ate my sandwich in the car jealously guarding it like a hungry dog not wanting to share even the smallest morsel with anyone. It was so delicious the bun was toasted to perfection the generous portion of lobster meat was sweet and the texture was just right it also had just the perfect amount of mayonnaise not too much. I really dislike things smothered in Mayo and you could also taste the butter in the lobster. I can't remember enjoying any take out food lately like I enjoyed that sandwich Thanks Happy Lobster. You made my first experience with a Lobster roll out of this world. Can't wait to visit your truck again. read more

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It's very unfortunate that I planned this place in my 26 day 7000 mile food tour and arrived to an empty counter at 11am. Got here 10 minutes early and saw batter and flour sitting out and that's it. Waste of a stop as I have it into 1110 before leaving as did the other customers in line read more

The Happy Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The sandwich was so good and prepared quickly. Was shocked that the meat was cold and the bun was cooked perfectly (and warm). They accommodated my no mayo request. My only complaint would be that there wasn't more meat for the price, especially because they were just claws and knuckles (no tail meat). read more

The Happy Lobster - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love lobster, but I can rarely find it at an affordable price. The sandwich was delicious, and satisfied my craving for seafood. I also don't want to fight with my food, when I have to carve up a lobster tail. Having so much lobster meat in a delicious sandwich was just what I wanted. Thank you! read more

Really disappointed with the quantity of lobster; seems to be way less from earlier. Taste was on point though

Angry Lobster Grilled Cheese - main lobster chunks, havarti cheese, white cheddar & challah bread. Added spicy mayonnaise, hot giardiniera & seasonings. $16 yes it's worth it!!! Yes its a "food hall" & considered "fast food". Go & enjoy! read more

The Happy Lobster - Curbside service for the win! - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Did it twice now for the kick! Second time I had a grilled cheese lobster sandwich and enjoyed it! Still ridiculously priced after taxes and tip! But enjoyed it nonetheless. That being said I have decided I MUCH prefer my lobster meat with drawn butter over just claw meat on a buttered bun..‍. JMO I've satisfied my curiosity... read more

Food is way too expensive. Twenty dollars for a few pieces of shrimp and one small piece of fish? I'd rather go get AYCE sushi for that price. Hell, I could!! Save your money and go somewhere else. Don't get me wrong, they were kind and the food was good! But not 22 dollars for a meal without a drink kind of good. Pass. read more

Just got these lobster rolls today in glen ellyn. This is second time and I could not be more disappointed. Roll was soaked in butter with very little lobster. Completely different from my first experience which was excellent. read more

Food was average and very expensive do not go there, they overcharged us $220 for dinner ,not worth

We ordered in advance for a pick up, and got the happy lobster and angry lobster boxes. When we checked in with them the food was ready in 5 minutes. Both were $24 for chips, a sandwich and slaw. We didn't like the slaw as it was too vinegary for our tastes. The sandwich itself was great, we wished it came with more lobster given the price, and the size of the sandwich left two adults still pretty hungry. read more

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Maybe have a little bit more lobster on the sandwich. It was a little weak, but it was really good.

The malt vinegar slaw.....omg. Tried both the Fried Fish and Angry Lobster sandwiches - complete with seasoned fries - very tasty, the lobster sandwiches are divine. Def worth checking out! read more

I was very excited to see the Happy Lobster food truck appear at the 2022 Bucktown Arts Fest! I've been wanting to check them out for a while, so I made a beeline for them and debated whether I should order a happy lobster or grilled cheese. I decided on the lobster grilled cheese, and it was pretty good. The cheese blend worked very well with the lobster and was just the right amount. The lobster was very fresh and flavorful, but it was cool compared to the rest of the warm sandwich. On the one hand, it suggests the Happy Lobster is properly chilling their lobster (yay food safety!), but the temperature contrast took away from my enjoyment of the sandwich. It's a picky thing, but it would have been better if it was left on the flat top a bit longer so all the components would be nice and toasty warm. But all in all, it was a yummy sandwich and I'm glad I gave them a try. read more

The Happy Lobster - Lobster grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been chasing this truck all over lake county this summer and finally caught it with a short enough line to try it. Price - outrageous for a sandwich. Still 5 stars - let me explain. Would I buy this every day? Week? Month even? Nope. Too rich in taste and $ for me personally. But as an occasional treat? Definitely. Large, fresh clumps of meat with the entire claw included. The meat tastes really buttery and sweet, and it had plenty of filling. The bread is grilled with butter so the inside is crispy and outside is soft, which complements the lobster really well. I was full off of just the sandwich. Will be chasing it again next summer. read more

The Happy Lobster - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OK I just went last night to Deerfield's food truck extravaganza. There are many things to choose from but I have been wanting to try the happy lobster since last year! Even though I went late, they were still open and I got just the regular lobster roll sandwich. They use lobster claw instead of the tail, my only complaint is that it was almost $22 for a sandwich. It was so good though. read more

The Happy Lobster - The Happy lobster truck - Seafood Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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