I'm only visiting Chicago for a little while and was hoping that every place I went to the food…read morewould be good. Today I decided to go to Byrd's hot chicken. Jordan, at the front greeted me and was really nice and allowed me to even try their sauce before I ordered, which was extremely helpful. He let us know of other things to try and made sure we had everything we needed. If I come back to Chicago I'm going here again the food was amazing the portions were a good size. And for anyone wondering, if you like spicy, medium spice has a good build up but if u like immediate heat choose hot +. For myself I would've add a few more pickles tho.

We used the online app to order because they have a rewards program. We ordered and split the 5…read morepiece chicken strips dinner. There are different spice levels. We ordered mild because my husband doesn't like things too spicy (I love spicy foods) it came with a sauce we picked the buffalo sauce. When we got our order the tenders were definitely not mild.... Probably medium. They also gave us the 24k sauce so we had to exchange it for the buffalo sauce. Everything was great but the app automatically adds a tip... I only caught it because the total went from $14.99 to $19.99 and when I checked there was a $2 tip. So I removed it. They don't even bring your food to the table. So be aware if you're ordering on the app.

Consider me a fan! This joint is conveniently located just down the road from Feed My Starving…read moreChildren. It makes for a perfect post - pack hang. The food definitely stands out in terms of quality. It is most comparable to places like Canes , with the chicken/fries/toast combo. However they excel in comparison with their dirty sodas and other food offerings. The fries, cheese curds and Texas toast are all delicious snack options. Everything comes out hot and cooked to order. The portions are a good size and it all tastes fresh. The dirty sodas were a fun thing to try out. During my visits, I tried the "Toasty Marshmallow" (Mr Pibb) and the "Float On" (Barqs) . Both are sweet combinations and are fun treats. There's a lot here that makes them stand out from most fast-casual places and overall provide a quality dining experience.

We've been here a few times and loved it- food was great, love the sauce options, and free ice…read morecream is a nice bonus, despite only having two flavor options, (vanilla plus rotating). It's in the pricier side, but in line with Canes and others in this space. This last time we visited, (June), and brought aunt and grandma- everyone in our party got sick immediately following our visit. Perhaps we'll give it another shot, but never had that happen before, where not one, but everyone in the group got sick.

The food was fantastic as always: everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu…read more If you struggle with spicy food you might want to ask what has jalpenos in it, you might be surprised with the spice level for those who struggle with spicy food. I love it every time I come!

Checked out this casual Mexican restaurant in Schaumburg that's better than it appears. It…read morecertainly isn't anything fancy and is bare bones to be honest. Manny's Burrito Express has fairly authentic flavor which is the best thing about it. A lot of variety on the menu to look at and get There's meaty as well as stuff for vegetarians and more than just burritos, such as tacos. Basic looking place on the inside. It's got a counter where you can make to go orders. There's also plenty of tables. At lunch it wasn't crowded. That could have been a bad sign. Instead we chose to eat inside. There's a pretty big menu. It's about $12 for the King Bean Burrito. This comes with cheese and sour cream which I left off, along with lettuce, onions, rice, and tomatoes. A big one to be certain. This was hard to get it all finished. For sure we could go here again. It's closed Sundays. They have options for meat eaters and vegetarians.

Best place to get Greek in Schaumburg or as far as I know. It looks as if it's another mediocre…read morestrip mall place. Little Greek is a lot better than it looks. Has a lot of the classic favorites on the menu. They also have combos so you can get lots and be saving. At lunch it wasn't crowded. It's got a counter to order takeout or else you can get a table and be served. The inside has plenty of tables. Kind of hectic. They were running all around serving. It's about $8 for the Falafel Pita, and add a few more bucks to make it a combo. This adds a drink and fries. Everything was better than expected. The prices are okay and you get a lot. Certainly could get another lunch from here. It's located on Golf at Roselle. There's plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians.

I had a taste for a gyros platter today so we went to Little Greek fresh grill because it's been a…read morelong time since we've been here. When you walk in there are happy hour specials posted but you have to come between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to get the special price but it's worth it look at my photos to see them. They have dine in (you order at the counter,) pick up, as well as delivery available. They also have a catering menu. My husband ordered the chicken skewer dinner it came with rice and a Greek salad and a side of pita bread. My daughter ordered the Gyro kids meal and her and I split it because she eats only a small amount of food. If you check in on Instagram or Facebook you get 10% off your check. I checked in on Facebook but they didn't give us the discount so she gave us a free side of Greek potatoes. The food was really good, we will definitely be back again. They had television sets on the dining room but none of them were on. They have Pepsi products that you fill yourself. They have a little dessert display which I took a picture of that as well. The ambience was very casual but the restaurant was clean and the people working there were really nice. They short and tall tables (no booths)

First time at Portillo's in a while. Here are some thoughts:…read more -I did the drive thru, and I love this about Portillo's, they have people outside to take your order before you get to the window. Efficient. But I did sit in line for 10-15 minutes. -I ordered an Italian beef with sweet peppers, which is one of their signature items. It's a big sandwich! Lots of beef, and the peppers are amazing... -I also ordered fries, which are pretty good. They don't have any outstanding characteristics. They are crinkle cut style--solid. -To top it all off, I ordered a chocolate cake shake. It's essentially a chocolate shake with chocolate cake inside. You have to see it to believe it! Highly, highly recommended!

Non-native Review:…read more Busy sandwich & fast food Chicago institution. We were taken here by natives who say the joint is famous for their Chicago beef & hoagie sandwiches. The interior of this location is decorated pretty cool with old movies posters hanging from the rafters. Hungry 4 of us (3 non-locals) ordered a good sampling for our first visit & meal of the day: Salads, hot dogs, hoagie combos, drinks. Either the cashier or food preppers goofed our order a bit, but it wasn't a terrible inconvenience. One newby in our party aptly remarked that the meal combos aren't really combos per se, because you then have to specify the size of the individual combo items (such as the fries) after ordering the large (or small) combo for example. Salads also come out from a different sub-section of the restaurant. Little non-standard and confusing there for 1st-timers. The beef dip was good as advertised, pretty standard fare, but nothing about the meal or quality of such considered life changing. French fries were very unremarkable. Easy ordering kiosks or you can order at the counter like we did. With so many dog-gone dining options around these parts, not sure it would be a regular pit stop for myself if I were a local. Fair pricing board, good deal, average-y. Peace out.

Yelpers recommended Out Cold for a great burger and they were right. Best greasy burger that we…read morehave had in a long time. No frills and a simple menu, what can go wrong. Business is built around on-line orders and pick up or delivery. Disappointed in the Yelp set-up. Tried to order on line from Yelp but it kept going to Door Dash delivery and no option to pickup. Yelp also did not have their website listed. Had to go to a web browser and order from their website using Toast. Well, got the order in and tracked its progress on their website. Food was ready quickly and the bagged order was perfect. Got home and chowed down on a great loaded burger and fries. Highly recommend these folks for a quick burger fix!

Been coming here since they opened. Great smash burgers with crispy edges and still juicy…read more Small place, order at a kiosk and the food is ready in a few minutes. They have a couple Of small counters to stand and eat at. No seating. Pricing recently increased but it is still the cheapest smash burger around. Most places charge $15-18. The owner is friendly and very passionate about his product. This is the type of business you want to support.

We have been going there for years. Their beef is very good…read morewith the juice on it. Their sausage is a little too spicy for me, but I always order a combo, dipped. Their service is very quick.

Stopped in here on our way to Seattle…read more The service was speedy. The beef was amazingly juicy and tender. So yummy. The absolute best!

This guy had just watched Adam Witt - a Chicago you-tuber - talk about broasted chicken and was…read morehankering for a taste of this moist-yet-pressure-fried chicken- a bit of research? Voila! QP Greek Food with a Kick popped up! Natch - I had to check this place out! A short drive from home and there it was! I was quickly greeted and seated - and naturally a Greek beer followed () - I quickly ordered the Greek Meatballs as my app, and the aforementioned broasted chicken as my main! The meatballs came out fast and I mean fast! They tasted pretty good, actually - I would definitely order them again! But the star of the show was the broasted chicken! Man. Crispy yet moist- and utterly delectable! Highly recommended! And of course? The Greek beer washed it all down perfectly. Will I come again? Heck yeah! And you should try it too if you like both Greek food and would like to try this yummy broasted chicken!

We've wanted to try QP Greek Food with a Kick for a while and today we had the opportunity. When we…read morearrived, only two tables had people sitting at them. When we left, the place was full. It isn't very large - maybe 20 tables? But people seem to like it. It is cozy and comfortable. They immediately dropped off water and menus. There were a lot of things that really looked good. I decided on the Center Cut Pork Chops and their home fried potatoes (and a Coke). My partner had a Greek Salad with Gyro meat. The pork chops were excellent - very good. They were cooked and spiced perfectly. The potatoes - wow. They were hot and crisp with a seasoning that went well with the chops. The Greek Salad - we ordered a small. I suspect the amount of gyro meat they put on the salad is the same regardless of size. So, it looked like there was little salad and lots of meat. But, it was very good. I was surprised when we got the check - it was less than I thought it would be, so in addition to good food, it was a good value. Next time I'll try their Greek baby back ribs.

This is my first time here, my son said it was very good so we should give it a go…read more The service was quick. 4 choices on the menu makes it easy. The ambiance was nice because it's current music (Post Malone etc) I really like the layout, not the traditional square kitchen area but off at an angle, which makes me relax because I get anxiety easily from strict structures or overcrowded merchandizing and tables. I also really like the choice and seating, and the vibes. Chicken 4 stars. I'd give it a 5 if it were 20 seconds more in the fryer. I like it really crispy. Fried 4 stars. Good crinkle cut. I'd like to see more options for sauce. Was looking for a tasty bbq sauce. Something. If you do have it, it wasn't offered. Texas toast. My son gives it a five and ate mine too. :) He says, "this place is better than chin-fil-A."

You know, we'd not been to a Raising Cane's in years. Not remembering exactly why, we decided to…read moregive it another shot! We did did the All-American thing - we hit up the drive-thru! Now I can't speak to ambiance- all I've got to go on is the service when ordering and getting the food- now that that's clear let's start! We ordered the Caniac Combo and asked if they had lemonade as we didn't see it on the menu board- why,yes indeed, they did! They repeated the order and asked if that was all- a quick moment later I said - let's add a side of Texas Toast, fries, and a coleslaw. For some reason when we got to the window they thought we'd canceled the Caniac Combo and wanted the sides! No No no. Why go to a chicken place if we didn't want the chicken? So add back the Caniac Combo please! Then they asked if we still wanted the three sides still? Ummmm ....yes? We ordered the sides so we could split the tenders in the Caniac and both of us would get sides. Seemed kinda clear to me? Needless to say they almost forgot to give us the lemonade at the window- and had to be reminded. I think they weren't paying much attention. Sad. We got home,split up the food, and began eating. The chicken was just ok and needed to be reheated - the fries were cold (!) and had to be popped into the microwave too - really! Taters usually stay hot a long time. Not these. Hoo boy. Once reheated they were ok. The coleslaw doesn't hold a candle to KFCs but it was serviceable. So that explains why it had been years since our last visit. Hmm. Another five years from now we'll try again. But hopefully they focus on the food being hot and fresh and improve the customer experience- else they'll deserve to decline and die off.

I had been craving a doner kebap and was pleasantly surprised to find a local spot after hopping on…read moreYelp. I'd arrived during the lunch rush, and there was line of folks both waiting to order and to pickup their orders. This is always a great sign in my book! The aesthetic of this space was simple yet thoughtfully decorated. The staff was also really kind and created a warm atmosphere. I really appreciated the simplicity of the menu and how there was a handful of items to order from rather than an overwhelming amount that can cause analysis paralysis. Check out how simple it is! There are four different entrees you can choose from; a kebab sandwich, roll, plate, or box. Onward to the proteins, where you also have four choices: chicken, beef, a mix of the two, or falafel. Then you pick your sauces, choose your vegetables, and BOOM. That's all you need today decide in the have the kebap entree of your dreams. I ended up ordering a beef roll, with garlic and spicy sauce, and all the vegetables minus tomato. I also added on fries and a drink for an additional $3.99. Despite how busy staff was with putting out order after order, I received my order within 5 minutes. And WOWZA was the kebap roll a fantastic size. If I wasn't so hungry, I would've eaten half and saved the rest for later!! The fries were a bit overdone for my liking, but they were freshly fried and made-to-order which I appreciated. The beef roll was fantastic. The ratio of meat to accoutrements was perfect and I loved the medley of sauces. I will DEFINITELY be ordering this meal again the next time I visit.

I can't remember if I found this place on Yelp or if my husband found it on TikTok but I am so glad…read moreone of us found it. We have been twice in three months... which is pretty good considering it is really out of the way for us. Both times we ordered Kebap in a bun and a couple French hot dogs. I cannot even tell you how good and different this is. The garlic sauce is FREAKING amazing. We brought a hot dog home for our son who didn't eat it, the next morning my husband and I ate it cold, right out of the fridge. It was so good. Service is great. The first time we went we had no idea what we were doing. They walked us through it and gave us great advice. Cute and clean.