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The Hometown Tap

3.3 (14 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Open • 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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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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...and in back.

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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The Black Oak - Shrimp po boy

The Black Oak

3.7(145 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Food and service were top shelf! Telling everyone about it. Only turn off was a woman who was…read morescreaming expletive remarks for some reason. We will be back, as long as she's not there.

Review your bill! This was the second time my husband and I were here. We had appetizers and…read morecocktails both times. PROS: the food is good, establishment is clean, and they have decent Happy Hour specials. CONS: extra charges for drinks and added gratuity of 20% for anything over $100! We sat at the bar both visits, both times had wings, the Bavarian pretzel and cocktails-all of which are good. This visit we arrived almost at the end of Happy Hour, I ordered a lemon drop martini but requested Tito's vodka - which there was an up charge and I understood that from the beginning. However upon getting our bill, I noticed we were charged for 4 martinis (instead of the 3 ordered - equaling $56) and a 20% gratuity charge. I did question both and was told, the 20% gratuity charge is stated on the menu - which we've never noticed either visit so maybe it's in a small font somewhere or in an inconspicuous place but either way we didn't see this obviously reflected so be aware. Also, charging a 20% gratuity for a couple sitting at the bar is a little ridiculous imo. The bartender did take these charges off of our bill (it went from $134 to $87) so a significant change but it's a shame you have to be put in the position to even question their honesty and integrity of their business- I think people expect more from a small business and that's why we go to these places. So though their food is good, there are plenty of other establishments that have comparable food and prices but better service. We won't be coming back here.

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The Black Oak - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries

The Black Oak - Lemon pepper and buffalo traditional Boneless Wings (12)

Lemon pepper and buffalo traditional Boneless Wings (12)

The Black Oak - Jumbo Chicken Wings (12) Buffalo and BBQ

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Las Picosas Mexican Grill - Steak burrito and nachos

Las Picosas Mexican Grill

3.2(39 reviews)
1.0 mi

Ive been going all around oak lawn trying the different Mexican restaurants and I hit Las Picosas…read moretoday. I walked in and the music is blaring lol. I did not enjoy that. But the girl taking my order was a sweetheart and I got a burrito and 2 tacos. The tacos- holy hell theyre good. Their pastor is incredible I wish I got more. The burrito, perfectly rolled and they were not cheap. I loved it. The salsa- This was tdisappointing because I wanted the hottest salsa in the world and they claim theirs is very spicy. It was little heat but DAMN it tasted good. I literally drank it from the cup when I had no more food. All in all I liked this place a lot. I wish the salsa was as hot as they advertise, though :(. That's why I gave it 4/5.

The food was not good. The ambience was not good and they had one server who spoke little English…read morewhich is fine but someone has to be able to speak English. There were two other people eating in the place and I saw two people come in for carry out and this location has been at that corner for years.... Always wanted to try .... The parking lot was empty that was the first sign... ordered nachos.....Asked my husband where was the cheese? I ordered with ground beef it's easier to eat but I also ordered a steak burrito to share with my husband and I swear it was the same meat. The salsa with the chips was warm which I like but too spicy so the cook made me pico de gallo fresh which was nice. I guess. What a great location what shit food

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Nachos Mexicanos

Las Picosas Mexican Grill - Excellent

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King's Wok - Mongolian Beef

King's Wok

4.0(121 reviews)
1.3 mi
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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.

Something has changed. The food just has not been good the last few times I've ordered. I ordered…read moremy regular beef and broccoli, orange chicken and chicken fried rice. Half of my beef was so tough you could barely chew it. The orange chicken was hard and the breading was pretty thick. The rice had flavor but was dry. Time to find a new spot.

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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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Menu as of 05/2024

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