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The Hometown Tap

3.3 (14 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Loud
Live music
Good for groups

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Brad P.

I only say 3 stars because of the first bartender. This one seems unhappy to be at work and only talking to the regulars. It's a roll of the dice if it's a good bar or not.

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3 years ago

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5 years ago

Great neighborhood bar! Prices and service are fantastic. Live music and games and good atmosphere.

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12 years ago

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8 years ago

Love this place. The owner is genuinely one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Very generous. Love Sunday bartenders.

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Maggie McGuires - It may not look like too much from the outside, but there is plenty of fun that can be had inside...

Maggie McGuires

3.0(3 reviews)
0.9 mi

I am proud to be the first person to write a review for this place. I went here on my own little…read moreOak Lawn pub crawl over opening day of NFL football (Sun. Sep. 11) after going to TC Sports Pub and Tailgator. This place blew those two out of the water. In short, Maggie Maguires can either be called a very laid back sports bar or top-of-the-line dive bar. After driving up the alleyway that runs along the auto mechanic next door, park in the big lot behind the fenced enclosure that holds a very nice outdoor seating area. As you enter the dimly lit bar say hello to Jimmy, the bartender, and find yourself a seat at the long L-shaped bar. Enjoy a variety of drinks (including a respectable selection of beers on tap or in bottles) as you watch sports on one of the five plasma screen TVs, play $1 pool (on a well maintained pool table with decent cues), darts, or ask for the set of wooden beanbag game (bag-o, cornhole, whatever you want to call it). I had fun playing music on the computerized juke box which had a wide range of music. My choices that night included Grateful Dead & Metalica. A sign on the wall advertised a Guiness draughts special on Wednesdays. This is a major step up in class from the $1 Old Styles and Bush Light patrons at other lesser dive bars choke down. There was an assortment of patrons there that night from sports fans to much older country music fans, which I could tell based on their jukebox choices that night. A sign in the window welcomes NASCAR fans as well. I found out from Jimmy that Maggie McGuires has been around awhile and actually used to be even better then it is now, but I don't see too many ways for it to improve. A kitchen would be nice, but there is a gyro place right next door. I fully intend to come back. It is the perfect place to watch a game or just gather with friends for a drink & fun.

This place was creeppy and in pretty bad shape. the tile on floor falling apart,bad stools, etc…read more The place does not seem very welcoming to strangers and the bartender made some snide remark when I left. Maybe he wanted a better tip. This place is definately a dive and they have nothing but cheap old beer. The place was filled with local bigots thrashing a certain racial group. One of the worse bars I have seen for a while. At least they had a large pool table and this is the only reason it gets one star aside from the fact yelp doesn't have anything lower.

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Vito & Nick's Pizzeria - Sausage Pizza with Peppers and Onions

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

3.9(1.4k reviews)
0.4 mi•Ashburn
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Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 4 I was not expecting this to be a hit, I've had all the spots for pizza in Chicago and they all claim they the best but honestly this place imo takes them out! Now if you don't know tavern pizza is Chicago's real pizza not deep dish? Anyways got pepperoni and sausage pizza and it was fire killed the whole pie? Square? It's pizza without the crust, I'm with it! Anyways love the vibe here very 80-90s dive bar Pizza Hut vibes! They don't make spots like this anymore so kudos to that!! Overall great pizza great service I will be back!!

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria offers maybe the BEST example of Chicago's "Tavern Style" Pizza in the…read morecountry. The city of Chicago itself has FOUR main catagories of pizza styles that were invented Here:... 1): Deep-Dish - This has a thick crust & lots of toppings. 2). Stuffed - This is 'double-decker pizza where the toppings are laid atop the bottom dough along with pounds of grated cheese, and then another sheet of dough is placed on top to which is added many ladles of tangy pizza sauce. Suffed Pizza usually take about 45 minutes to bake. 3). Tavern Style - This is a Thin-Crust Pizza that became popular in Chicago's Southside neighborhoods long before Deep-Dish or Suffed Pizza ever saw a mouth. It was created for the men who work in the 'Stock Yards' butchering cows. After a long day these workers would often go to their local tavern to have a beer and maybe a snack (if the tavern actually had any snacks. Then, eventually ONE Tavern caught on, that if they offered a Snack, the men drinking would always order another beer. So they began making inexpensive, thin-crust pizza (not to sell but to give-away as a promotion. And to make it easier to both snack and drink at same time, the tavern cut the pizza in straight lines, east to west, and north to south. Then they just passed the pizza down the bar and everbody took a square, (you can tell a lot about a person from watching which slices they choose: the gooey soft inner squares full of melted cheese and sauce-oil; - the rectangular edge pieces with a center that's gooey and a crunchy crust-edge; - and finally, the "Runt" of the "Zaa", the little, dry, triangular pieces (I cannot call in "a slice", because... a slice of WHAT?!?) . The first tavern to do this was Vito & Nick's. And it still does it ( only Now Vito & Nick's charges for its Pizza

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Vito & Nick's Pizzeria - Super thin.

Super thin.

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King's Wok - Mongolian Beef

King's Wok

4.0(121 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Good food except the egg rolls. Skip the egg rolls. Everything else is excellent. I've had the Egg…read moreFoo Yung, fried Rice, and Sweet and Sour Chicken. All were great. I'm trying the Mongolian Beef; it has excellent reviews. I'm looking forward to it.

If you're looking for a reliable American Chinese carryout spot, King's Wok is an easy…read morerecommendation. It's been my go-to for years, and they've consistently delivered quality food and great service. I've never had an issue with a call-in pickup order. The staff is always professional, courteous, and happy to accommodate special requests or order customizations. Pickup is quick and efficient, with orders typically ready within the estimated time. The menu offers a solid selection of appetizers and entrées, and the portions are generous for the price. Everything I've ordered has been fresh, hot, and well-prepared. One standout is the fried rice--it has that classic Chicago-style flavor that's becoming harder to find. It's actually seasoned and complements the meal instead of feeling like an afterthought. King's Wok is carryout only, but the food is packaged well and stays hot all the way home. They accept both cash and credit cards, making pickup convenient. If you're in the area and want dependable American Chinese food with good portions, fair prices, and consistently friendly service, King's Wok is worth checking out. Good to know: They're closed on Tuesdays.

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King's Wok - Mongolian beef, shrimp fried rice and shrimp in lobster sauce. Delicious.

Mongolian beef, shrimp fried rice and shrimp in lobster sauce. Delicious.

King's Wok - Menu as of 05/2024

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The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill - Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill

3.8(269 reviews)
1.4 mi
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Sat inside at a table in the bar area. A/C was cranked all the way up and I got dripped on from…read morethe duct above the table several times. An exceptionally attentive team member saw this, came over and assisted with moving the table a couple of inches out of the line of fire. They were very busy but our server, the bartender and all team members were hustling to keep everyone served and happy :-) GREAT TEAMWORK. Had the Mahi Mahi tacos which were a real tasty entree. The slaw was crisp and crunchy and the avocado lime sauce was amazing The rear parking lot has been paved and entrance into the venue is clearly marked and easy to maneuver

The service was good. It was crazy busy. We had 3 people and when I asked the hostess how long the…read morewait was she stated that that don't give times which I thought was a joke. So I asked her again and she said it was going to be a while. So we went i to the other part of the bar we sat at the bar there were 2 seats so we sat at the 2 seats. We waited for the couple next to us to leave it was about 10 minutes. We placed our order , the food came out in like 15 minutes but it came out not all at once. So we ordered sliders, onion rings, and a turkey club. So the sliders and onion rings came out first and about 5 minutes later the club came out. The only thing that I would say about the restaurant is that they need to give you an estimated time and work on their timing of the food.

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