American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Highland Park

"Great coney island chili dogs and wonderful and friendly people that work there. I used to come here in the 80's with my grandpa when he was a kid,..."

Ellie Gebhardt

Mike Coleman

"This is just a nice place for locals to gather for something light to eat, a cup of coffee, or a cup of tea. Far and Away the best gelato in town. A..."

Mark Lieberman

"This is a wonderful neighborhood coffee shop. For those of you who want something more meaningful and delicious than a corporate franchise, I..."

Zoe Reese

"This place is really cozy and the food's reasonably priced. It's got a really low-key vibe---good place to get work done. My only complaint is that..."

James Eidson

"This cute cafe is also popular with cyclist up fron the city. The coffee is very good and there menu us full of fresh healthy grab and go items or..."

James Toland

"Great service, nice selection of coffee and great pastries, and their Biscotti is to die for. Highly recommend you give them a try. PATRONIZE &..."

Ron Kolman

"A nice space with many outlets and free street parking. Food is decent. Sadly it closes early in the day, so don't come for a late-night study..."

Taylor Gillen

"Tasty food and coffee, friendly staff. Great at handling large orders when I’m getting coffee for a group of people. I could wish the prices were..."

Derek Peter Hawley

"Excellent coffee shop with European flair. Great change of pace from Starbucks, excellent almond cappucino and wifi if you want a change of scene to..."

Wendy Cullitan

"Great place! Great food and good..."

Amarins Wierdsma

"Cute little coffee shop! The food and coffee are excellent, and there's public WiFi in the area. It's a great place to get some work..."

A L

Bluegrass

86/100 (3303 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food every time we have been there! The staff is excellent as well and very knowledgeable when it comes to the menu. Can't wait to go back. I..."

Tami Leding Schafernak

"I definitely will recommend Bluegrass to my friends and family. The service was excellent and the food was delicious and we were a large group of..."

Nina Perepetsky

"This is a fantastic spot we found ... the shrimp and grits were fantastic... the chicken carbonara was even better with a great smoky flavor to it..."

Joe Gormley

"As an East Texan, living in the NorthShore area, who knows good Cajun and southern food, I HIGHLY recommend this place! Awesome owners who also know..."

Heather Hammond Castle

"Service was great – Our server perfectly answered our questions about level of spiciness, and I wasn't disappointed. I had the jambalaya, and it..."

Ann Monaghan McAlexander

"I had a great time at my first "boil". Food was delicious. Loved all iterations of "shrimp". Shrimp soup, shrimp garlic bread. Mmmm! Atmosphere was..."

Christopher Bonk

"Bluegrass is one of our stand by places. You always know you will get a great meal, that the service will be exceptional and that the owners will be..."

Bruce Jacobson

"The staff is great, the food is excellent, but the drinks that Luis the Bartender makes, are ONE OF A KIND. Love this..."

Paula Bryn Benson

"Great food, great people, great atmosphere, great service plus a great selection of beers and a truly diverse menu that has something for everyone on..."

Todd Koeppl

"Very good meal! The service was the best we have ever had enjoyed! We will come..."

Eugene Chin

"Although this was a special event, the food was excellent! The hosts came around to each table to greet you. Very nice decorations for Mardi Gras,..."

Alfi Susan

"So absolutely delicious, best cocktails (thank you Luis) and best service on the north shore. What a wonderful restaurant..."

Paula S Silver

"Best place on the North Shore for true authentic southern food. Fresh Seafood. Check out the Crawfish Boil today you won't be..."

Jim Klene

"Always packed but service never suffers. Food is always piping hot and..."

Rosa Solano

"Thanks so much to the management and our server, Diane, for making my son's birthday such a delicious, enjoyable..."

Al Sagall

"There were 8 of us, Food was super delicious, the shrimp jambalaya, chicken carbonara, ribs, and that 1 pound burger. all mmmmm. Service was..."

John Daum

"Nice place. Food is very good, though the ribs tonight were reportedly somewhat tough. Plentiful and very attentive wait staff. View from the..."

Eddis Goodale

"It tough getting a reservation at this joint. Plan way ahead if you’d like to eat here. They only have so many seats and tables and it fills up..."

LB

"I had dinner her with 6 work friends. We all order 6 different meals and all 6 were rock solid! The staff was all friendly and attentive....the..."

Richard Rossi

"Truly service with a smile; everyone is warm and welcoming. The servers are knowledgeable about the food and drink selection. The food looks and..."

Jessica Frank

"You know a place is good when there’s a line out the door. We had the jambalaya , it was spicy and very hearty. We also had the tuna tar tar and,..."

Zev Ginzburg

Ria C

"To provide context to the following, we did arrive 45 minutes before they closed and on a Wednesday. Use that information as you choose. When we..."

Trevor Laubmeier

"Service was outstanding. We had the Bbq ribs,blackened grouper, southwest salad,chopped salad,banana foster and Hot fudhe sundae. Everything was..."

Art Shabez

"5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. A Destination Restaurant ! Food and Beverages-always excellent and on..."

Rebecca Helm

White Rose Hamburgers

86/100 (2255 ratings)

"Really good burgers here tasted like a better version of White Castle and I love White Castle and on a nice Kaiser roll it was really delicious and..."

Joseph Lanzarotta

"Great food at great prices with an old school atmosphere. The burger has quite a bit of onions in it and if your body doesn't do well with that, then..."

Shahab “Shawn” Sheikhzadeh

"This place is an absolute gem, you can count on this place to hit the spot and you don’t even feel that greasy after you finish your meal. The..."

Kevin K

"We have been told many times now (especially since eating at White Manna) that we had to check out White Rose Hamburgers in Highland Park. This..."

ChasnChuck DidntSuck

"Fast and good prices. I went in on a Sunday night around 8pm and it was pretty calm. There isn't a lot of seating but I was able to find a spot no..."

Isarai Hernandez

"I’ve been going here since I can remember (40+ years) my Grandad would take me when I was a kid. I never had a bad meal from them. I have since..."

GHanson

"12 piece Chicken tenders was cooked in 5 minutes and its still hot when I got home. They cook their food quickly and it's still come out..."

Jean Jean-baptiste

Once Upon A Bagel

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my favorite restaurants, kosher style and absolutely delicious!!! They have a large variety of bagels and different cream cheeses,chicken..."

Laura Kayler (Laura Elizabeth)

"Love this deli! My go to place for the best bagels..."

Jessica Weidenauer

"If you love great food, the kind made with heart and compassion in a deli style... then this is the place. Remember to head to the back of the..."

a savage

"This place is fast paced! Grab a paper menu before you grab a number at the bagel counter so you don't get overwhelmed. Service is fast and polite,..."

Jessika Hamilton

"We love this deli. Been coming here for years. It's authentic & delicious!! Make sure you leave with a Challah loaf & some cookies. Definitely one of..."

Timothy Kirby

"Once Upon a Bagel is an absolute gem of a restaurant! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm and friendly smiles from the staff...."

Slang Musicgroup

"4.5 stars! A bagel shop with a very fairy tale name. Pretzel bagel taste great with a great amount of veggies cream cheese, very generous! Service is..."

Doraemon

"Great for pickup, only if you call ahead. Would not recommend ordering when you arrive. Wait times are long and every other customer thinks they are..."

Griffin Boo

"I do believe that i over ordered when I ate here. I got the Turkey Club sandwich and a other of fries. I also got a bowl of chicken and rice soup..."

Jason Szabo

"This place looks feels and gives authentic food. I loved the raw ambiance (it’s not beautiful but it is open and honest). They are about making..."

aditya Bajaj (Plates And Barrels)

Blue Horse

"Nice local eatery in Highland Park. Same management as the Skylark Diner and the Pines Manor. Excellent drink and craft beer selection. Great..."

Ron M

"The Blue Horse in Highland Park at first glance may not look like much. It is a gem! Excellent service from our waiter, Vincenzo and Joe, the manager..."

Anne Hobbs

"The Blue Horse Restaurant is where I met the best of my life and we decided to have our wedding reception at the same place we met for the first!..."

Don

"The service is excellent as well as the food. If you go, I highly recommend the drink, The Blue Horse, as well as the General Tso Cauliflower as an..."

Roma Gandhi

"Awesome birthday party at The Blue Horse Restaurant! We had a bday luncheon for my mom at this new restaurant and we were not disappointed! Jeff, one..."

Rose D

"Just got back from family and friends event, the owners all were friendly and helpful. Staff was very professional, bartenders were courteous and..."

Wayne Huber

"My husband and I have found our new go-to restaurant! The atmosphere is fun and the food is on point!!! Make sure to try the General Tso’s..."

Diane P.

Anton's Fruit Ranch

84/100 (201 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

"Best food for lunch! I go here every time I'm in the area! My go to's are soup and the panini of the day! Always delicious! If i'm in a treat mode,..."

Rachelle Tree

"This place has the best food and service around. Try it..."

Patrick McGahan

"Salad bar is great, but the Chicken chili is best I've ever..."

Paula Villarreal Knutel

"Awesome place. Love love the food. They also have great..."

Lisa Lisa

"Terrific selection and quality! They have delicious food, great produce, beautiful gifts and lovely..."

Lindsay Curcio

"I go to Antons all the time for lunch and special..."

Dawn V. Stone

"We will greatly miss this neighborhood gem. The food was always fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Their plants and..."

Cindy G

"Awesome place. Not the cheapest but reasonable. Great selection of fake and real plants. Incredible even. It's like a mini green house. They also..."

Ket K

"Great foods and salad bar, wonderful selection of the best greenery, pots, and plants around. It's really expensive ($$$+). Service is sometimes..."

Ron Kolman

"I ised to love their food bar and soups, but due to Covid-19/they don't have it now. I like the unique items in the store. Vases, flower posts, art,..."

Melody Marion Bickhem

"Love this place for hot food and salad! I'm in here a lot during my lunch hour with my friends. It is a little bit pricier than Mariano's down the..."

LJ Cee

"Best salad bar around, always beautifully fresh. Best baked goods too. And they're so..."

Tammy Berman

"Obsessed with this fruit market. I get all my plants flowers n their deli selection is to die for. Huge salad bar and tons of deli..."

Taylor Goldberg

"The freshest fruit, the tastiest hot bar, the biggest variety of items at the salad bar — and delicious deserts. Anton’s is so much more of a..."

David Fettner

"My father was a fantastic gardening wizard, and Anton's is one of the garden centres that he loved to buy from, and they have many plants and food..."

Julie Roberts

"The hot bar is great. Good food choice love the fact that they post the menu daily so you know what they are..."

Kevin Blitz

"Has a nice variety of foods, but the highlights are the immense salad bar and the prepared foods bar with fresh items made..."

Tina Tranfaglia

"Very nice employees. Great selection. Wonderful flowers at a great..."

Jenny Barbieri

"Deli premade meals make for an easy lunch pick up. They'll heat up something for..."

Sue Cohn

"Great food and helpful staff. I go there almost four times a..."

J N

"Very nice deli. Favorite chicken and dumplings on..."

Dave Smith

"Small, quaint, hometown store. Hot bar located inside and great for..."

Kevin Shuff

"Great place for take out healthy lunch..."

Jeff Paronto

Michael's Chicago Style Red Hots

Wheelchair Accessible

Adam Chroman

"When my to portillos without knowing how good of a place it will be, it turn out to be great, a lot of options and hot dogs are very good. A must if..."

Preetham Naga

"We stopped by here on our way back home and I'm so glad we didn't pass up on it! It was sooooo good! I highly recommend the cake shake so..."

Bhim Joshi

"Michael's is a great restaurant with amazing options for burgers, chicken, salads, and much more. The staff is very friendly and helpful and we went..."

Charley LS

"It's a local institution although I'm personally not a fan of the New Owner's set up because the front is just a..."

Andrea Samardzija

"Ive been coming to Michaels for the last two years and its really been a staple here in Highland Park. Great variety of food to choose from. And you..."

Peter Jewusiak

"We got a bison burger, a chosen char, and loaded fries! The food was amazing! Very filling, messy in the best way, I loved the environment, it felt..."

Elizabeth Sanitz

"Great for kids! Salad bar was..."

Adam

"Great hot dogs, kosher dogs, char dogs, and Polish sausage, fixed your style or Chicago style, and tasty cheddar fries, as well as salads, baked..."

David Wolf

"West Coast Burger was delicious! Large Char Dog — delicious! Turkey club wrap — delicious! Cobb salad — delicious! The sweet potato fries..."

Dan R

"Michael's hosted a party for 70 people in our backyard. The team brought everything necessary to prepare a wonderful meal: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers,..."

Kenneth Milin

"Had the Greek garden wrap on honey wheat. Fabulous. Also had one of their salads that was too big for my wife. Very nice. Would certainly do..."

Clarence Falstad

"It's been a long time since I'd been to Michael's and it is 10x better than it used to be. The decor and tables are really nice and clean. The..."

Burak Ozdaryal

"Take out and outdoor dining only. It's the same old Michaels, really tasty burgers really tasty dogs really tasty salads really tasty fries. And..."

Johnny “El Dreddog” Gato

"Food is good. All around american standard with lots of options. Service was pleasant and kind. Lots of families..."

Mike Zeeck

Dish Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this quick dinner in NJ !! and their French toast was deliishhhh. I had the maple crunch and it was sooo good ! the waitress was very..."

Veronica Maldonado

"Love this little diner. They have awesome breakfast specials for the weekdays and weekends. I highly recommend a bagel sandwich they're..."

Alexa Sanchez

"Everything is great here! From food to service to value. Highly recommend for weekend..."

Zin Mot

"1st visit & seated immediately. Nice, neighborhood diner. It's not a cafe but it's much cozier than larger, chain diner restaurants. We ordered the..."

Dana Sainte

"I had an omelette that came with home fries and toast as well as a orange juice, I felt satisfied with my meal as well as the portion. This place is..."

Ana Valeria

"Very good breakfast/lunch spot in Highland Park. Good food, and service. Excellent coffee. Counter seating available. Parking is difficult on the..."

Ron M

Backyard Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"We come regularly to highland park to visit family but only recently discovered this place. A huge hit with my big hard to please family. Everyone..."

Rachel Shapiro

"I’ve been here a few times over the years. Recently returned back a few days ago for some lunch. Looks like they recently renovated a little bit -..."

J.B.

"Found this place as we were at hospital near by - good location and clean place with friendly staff. Felt the food was a bit pricey for what we got..."

Farhan Sabzaali

"One of our favorite casual spots to either go to or take out from when we're in the area. Their salads are fantastic and hearty (my wife always has..."

Jake Lazarus

"Great food selection. Amazing salads. Plates come with rice and potatoes. Soup or salad. Family packs..."

L Vago

"I wish I could put this place in my pocket. The staff is always nice. The food is excellent. It is so clean you could eat off the floor. I don't know..."

Mr. Eagle

"WOW!! First off, I’m a food brat and complain about food at almost every restaurant, but I had the filet mignon souvlaki plate and it was to die..."

Amanda Landowski

"Fast casual where you’re going to get your money’s worth! I typically go for one of the Greek dishes while my kids lean Italian and my wife goes..."

John C

"The plates are pretty big and the food is amazing. Highly recommend the chicken souvlaki plate and the salads are delicious as..."

Yllka Gaxhaj

"The meat on the filet souvlaki is so tender. Portions are big and easy to share. My mom who is a tough food critic loved everything. She kept saying..."

Js Ma

"This is my second review for BYG. Whether you choose to dine in or carry out, I am still a fan. We usually don't know what we want so, we just drop..."

Pam Devendorf

"I have been loyal and satisfied customer of BYG since before the pandemic and am more than grateful that they survived the lock down. But Jake at the..."

sam packer

"The best chicken in the..."

Dmitrii Repenek

Ravinia Park Restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Real Urban Barbecue

"The meat was so good. We had the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. Both were tender and flavorful. I used a variety of barbecue sauces,..."

Madeleine England

"Tasty BBQ, decent salads, nice sides to choice from. Eat in or to-go, lots of drink options. Pictured is the smoked turkey and brisket. My 1 issue is..."

Robert Merz

"Very nice place and clean! I loved all the decoration and style! 14 hour smoked & sliced brisket was delicious!!! I recommend roasted bacon Brussels..."

Marilia Trecco

"My company ordered Real Urban when our planned cookout was rained out and we were desperate to find another place that can cater at the last minute...."

Randy Kim

"Great flavours, good dining space, low price point. Everything I love! I just got the special this time, so I'll have to come again to try the core..."

J Chow

"Consistently delicious! Their brisket is some of the best I've ever had... moist, lean, smoky, and generous portions. Burnt ends are also..."

Joshua Jones

"VERY surprised at how good it was. No, it's not in the same league as the great BBQ houses across the country, but this place is no slouch. Staff is..."

Dustin Herlich

"Tasty bbq with all the sides, reasonably..."

Lyn Tolan

"The brisket was pretty good. A half pound of brisket can honestly feed two people. The staff was friendly and fast. Ordered french fries, slaw and ..."

Joseph Kavanaugh

"Pretty good BBQ. When the sides are fresh they are great but as they are served cafeteria style when they have been sitting around you might not get..."

Anthony Folino

"Good food with lots of options. But I wish they offered smaller portions at a lower price. Like some sort of lunch special for the entrées that are..."

Philip Paxton

"Excellent BBQ place—I've never left here disappointed. I go right for a pulled pork sandwich every time and it's glorious every time. Tack on some..."

Rico

"This place has really good barbecue. It's not the best around, but they consistently meet my expectations, and the prices are right. We order takeout..."

James D'Angelo

"I loved RUB but it has been closed since January! Why can’t I convince Google Maps that it is closed. I even posted pictures of the storefront as..."

Ed Brill

"I tried this place because I saw it on the news early in the morning before breakfast so that made me extra hungry. I got a turkey sandwich and it..."

Juanita Applebaum

Starbucks

80/100 (1506 ratings)

"I had the pleasure of meeting jen she was very pleasant. Great..."

Aimee Anderson

"AWESOME CREW!!! ALWAYS LOVE COMING TO THIS..."

Michael Burkholder

"Can’t really hate on Starbucks to get what you get. Service was good food was expensive coffee was nuts I’ll taste good got a love..."

Travis

"The service at this particular Starbucks is absolutely amazing. Fast, smart and respectful. If your in the area, this is the Starbucks to..."

Michael Miniscalco

"Drive up staff helpful. Long wait in line 8am..."

William Honig

"This is one of the best Starbucks in the area. I think I bypass 2 of them to come to this one. Customer service is always amazing and when they make..."

Jheatiane Davis

"Baristas are always friendly and accommodating. Will remember you and your order by name if this is your regular Starbucks. Only downside is the..."

Jared Cogan

"Very good, as are most of the Starbucks. Staff is always pleasant. I usually use the drive up since I am almost always stopping when I am busy..."

Carolyn Szymanski

"The customer service is fabulous! The best i have ever experienced at any Starbucks! Plus, they made my Mango Dragon fruit refresher perfectly, and..."

Holly Landan-Tan

"Love this starbucks! Come here on a regular basis. The staff is always friendly and my drink has never been messed up. The facilities are usually..."

Lauren Sayler

"Great service and drinks are always perfect. Starbucks has its act..."

Kayla Hohenboken

"Customer service at this location is..."

Abbey Trask

"I love this Starbucks. I always find that the drinks are perfectly made and the staff are especially kind. It's also open much later than the other..."

Alice

Beelow's Steakhouse

"This is one of the best movie theaters I've been to in a while. This theater has a very small town vibe to it. They only have two screens, and the..."

Jon Knoll

"The restaurant took over the spot from rosebud and made a big impression on us. We went after work on a Thursday and there was a nice size crowd...."

Dave Citterman

"Spent 4 years on Japan and this was my first steak house experience since coming back. The whole experience was amazing. A beautiful clean..."

Michael Klein

"Good steaks and the wait service very..."

Jorge Reyes

"The food was excellent however the service could be better. We informed the waiter that my wife is allergic to parmesan cheese they brought us the..."

Barak Kalai

"Nice dinner with huge selection of steaks, fish, pork. If you are expecting the very highest of steak houses then this might not be right but for..."

Craig Neidel

"Not only was my filet mignon cooked perfectly, the quality of the beef was exceptional!!! The wedge salad was fair compared to other wedge salads in..."

judy warner

"First time at this location, used to going to Lake Zurich. Henry, our bartender made the experience! Went with my out of town coworker and just ate..."

Nathan Ford

"Twin center cut porkchops are amazing, four of us drove out here just to have them again after a year. The filet mignon crusted in horseradish is..."

Laura B

"Incredibly nice wait staff and a good variety of seating choices, including an outside front court yard. A Super selection of Craft Brewers and..."

John McGuire

"Great experience here !!! Quinton was the best waiter I’ve ever had. I eat out a lot so that’s saying a lot lol. Great stop for amazing food and..."

Eddie

"A very nice steakhouse with good staff. The steaks are well aged, but could use better butchering, as they contain much more sinew and connective..."

Steven Castleberry

Dq / Orange Julius

77/100 (1156 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Only one guy working and the store was super busy. He was great, he must have been a college kid, but definitely needed a coworker because of how..."

MG

"Got us in and out quickly. Pretty good ice cream. Staff didn't really know what was on some mixes, which is strange. Wonder woman special mix is..."

Dustin Herlich

"always crowded. but I think that's the appeal to..."

Burak Ozdaryal

"When it's time for ice cream, this is a busy DQ. The service is good, usually plenty of people to take care of..."

barry levy

"Very quick service and nice to have something open a little later downtown Highland..."

Michael De Lio

"Delicious and fast after the middle school..."

Jeffrey Cohen

"Great soft serve but the hotdogs are bit..."

Declan Fisher

"We enjoyed the sugar free ice cream..."

Rosa Maria Share

"One of the friendliest places in Highland Park, tucked away, but you can't miss..."

Danny Williams

"A tasty way to urge the summer to come..."

Stan Lester

"Love this place. Best Banana Split..."

Alfredo Ruiz

"Always great ice cream and..."

Schamon Slaughter

"Awesome location, just be careful with..."

adrian russell

Denny's

"We had the BEST waiter tonight! Yeah! Highland Park, IL Denny's..."

Martina Bright

"The management at this Denny's location is making a difference by keeping a clean environment, being well-staffed, and getting food out on time. The..."

Jonathan D. Nicholas

"Alejandra has been the best server we have had to date. She constantly checked in to make sure our drinks were refilled and to ensure we were..."

Nyronia Clark

"I come here all the time during my break with co-workers (we’re school bus drivers) & the food is always great! We specifically like to request..."

Jazmine Morales

"This is the best Denny's in the nation. I call it the 5-star restaurant of simple American food. We've been going here for years. Alejandra was very..."

Silly Me

"My recent visit to Denny's was a delightful experience, thanks to the excellent food and outstanding service. The menu offered a variety of flavorful..."

Kath Crespo

"My husband and I have gown to Highland Park location many times. This review is about our last visit and one reason we will continue eating there. ..."

Leslie Abrams

"After a long day of “babysitting” our young grandsons, my wife and I just wanted to sit down close to home and have some comfort food. Denny’..."

Scott Chovanec

"Thank you, Alejandra for being such an excellent waitress! You never miss a beat and you are always so attentive to our needs. Your hard work shines..."

Kevin Raap

"Their loaded nachos & burgers are so delicious!..."

Ashmit

"Denny’s never fails, awesome servers, hot coffee, great breakfast for a good price. Feels like home with the wonderful customer service you..."

Tracee Young

Players Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yoooooooooo!!! No Joke, just had the best Chicken Sandwich I’ve ever had in my life!!! 6-8 oz chicken breast cooked crispy on the outside and juicy..."

Claudiu Szenasi

"I was here today to taste different cuisine. That was really delicious. Thanks for providing great..."

Ahmet B

"Great atmosphere, amazing service an overall hidden jewel in the Northshore. Our waitress made sure my party was well taken care of. I had the the..."

Boaz Bell

"This is the NEW Players Grill! The owners unluckily bought this restaurant right before Covid struck, remodeled the entire place which is clean as a..."

Laurie Weiss

"Under new management I can only speak highly of this resturant. The servers were great. They were so kind and pleasant. The food was great and full..."

Nika Szalaj

"Players Grill is our absolute favorite! The food is delicious and the menu is so varied, too. The new owners, Julie and Peter, are amazing people...."

phyllis fine

"Jerry knows good food! Players Grill has the best food (I would know, I’ve tried almost everything on the menu). This place is super underrated but..."

Maya Gabay

"Quick lunch but not sacrificing quality, pleasantly surprised with two dishes I've had here, one of which was a salad that was really really good..."

Tony B

"I've been going to Players Grill for years and still love the place! Great food, generous portions, and reasonable prices. The Two Hand Jam is a..."

Jennifer Cohen

"Great food great service nice people. Come here often. Salmon (BBQ and honey pistachio) are both amazing. Ribs are great. Burgers are awesome 1/2..."

Michael Schwartz

"Players has great food. Their salads are excellent and actually have flavor unlike many other restaurants. My only complaint is that they're not open..."

Linda M

"Out of beef ribs the evening we were there. Bummer. Pork ribs were good salad was also good. Would eat here..."

Chris Kambak

"Love players grill it a great spot to run into people you haven't seen in a while. We always see older people we haven't seen in while there. It's..."

Mike Davis

Subway

"Super friendly staff! And very clean store. The night shift guy is really good at his..."

Alexis Marie

"The place is clean and well stocked and the food was fresh, by sight and taste as well. The cashier was very nice, she greeted all of her customers..."

LaQWEEn Anderson

"The best Subway I have ever been to. I would recommend to everyone! Stop by and get the best subs you've ever tasted! Staff is really friendly and..."

Puja Patel

"The Highland Park Subway on 1st & Elm is a very clean, comfortable, and brightly lit restaurant with friendly and generous staff. Bathrooms are..."

Peter Staack

"Best Subway location I’ve been to. Friendly staff and the subs were actually surprisingly really..."

Oliver G

"Tasty food though light on the fillings (tuna or cheese). Hard to understand the server due to accent. Clean and prompt..."

Robert Schlamowitz

"This spot is worth a visit. They have big portions for convenient rates. Regularly clean and with fantastic ambience. Highly..."

Otis Odom

"Staff are friendly and sweet but need a bigger place like their previous location with nice couch chairs should have those chairs here and is warmer..."

Robert Sirotti

"Excellent customer service, and satisfying food. Would definitely go there..."

Adam Fingerman

"Very friendly staff, well made sandwiches. Very..."

Tiffany Vazquez

"Best Subway I've ever been to. Modern design and friendly..."

Hajin Lee

"Very well organized very nice very clean great run..."

John Pilotte

"Super clean and the employees were really..."

Richelle Lee

"Great subway place.sejal is so nice sendwich..."

Jignesh Patel

"They need to wipe their tables more....but subs were..."

MrMagnificent1ne

Dunkin'

"THIS LOCATION HAS BATHROOMS!! Lines are never too crazy long but you might have to wait a few minutes in the morning. There is lots of parking..."

Riley Pellizzari

"The expectations for a Dunkin is not particularly high. Decent coffee and drinks, some quick food and sweets. Adjoined Baskin is nice. Service is..."

Dah Reviewer

"This Dunkin’ is maintained very well and there is little to no garbage inside the store. Their selection of doughnuts is not big, but there is a..."

Yaksh Soni

"Even better than the first time I visited over 25 years ago. So nice to have a kosher Dunkin Donuts..."

Barry Graham

Max's Deli & Restaurant

72/100 (2606 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Outstanding food! I’ve eaten here twice now and loved it both times. The first time I had a omelette with cheese and spinach that was delicious...."

Matthew Scaro

"Really good. 1st time here. I had the Denver omelet with fruit & pancake & he had the turkey pastrami Reuben with chips. Coffee was really good..."

K

"Max's is great. The food is great, atmosphere is more than fine. I think a lot of people kind of miss the shtick here, it's literally on their t..."

Higherground Businessguide

"While the food and general atmosphere were great, the service wasn't. We had to ask several times for menus, water glasses remained empty the whole..."

Tzvi Sklar

"First visit here. Attentive servers, amazing food, and a clean and light-filled dining area. Back again a month later. Food and staff still..."

Eddis Goodale

"Very fresh bagles, good coffee at reasonable prices. Service was fast and..."

Ewelina P

"Amazing Food! Man, what doesn't the menu have? My husband and I quick decided to stop in for breakfast and ended up really looking over the menu,..."

Maggie (MahgiMay)

"If you have to order only one thing, then make sure to get the matzo ball soup. Huge matzo balls made to perfection each time-- not too hard, nor..."

Judith Fai-Podlipnik

"Delicious food, large portions and very fresh. Take out staff are focused on the business at hand and keep things moving. Beautiful space, casual yet..."

Elysia Aufmuth

"We stopped here for the first time & dined in. Fantastic sandwiches & food. Good service. Everything was phenomenal. If you are in the area and want..."

MistyLynn Farmakis

"I don’t believe or understand the low ratings here. Everyone I talked to was extremely knowledgeable and cordial. Everything from the pickles on..."

Stephen Echard

"There aren't many places like Max's anymore...this place is great. Food is always spot on...the wait staff is great, and whether it's a deli sandwich..."

Joseph Wark

"This restaurant like many others needs more help. The cabbage soup is amazing! The corned beef and brisket can be fatty. Overall, fair prices and..."

Susan Coster

Bbq Pit

Wheelchair Accessible

"I absolutely love this place!!! Warm atmosphere, and delicious food. The owners are always so sweet and friendly, I feel like I’m at my family’s..."

Yelena Shvartsman

"The ribs and bbq sauce were amazing. So thankful to be introduced to this great place to..."

Sheralle Davis

"Great first time there with friends. All 4 ordered the brisket bbq special. None were disapointed. It was great. I'll be..."

Ken Goldberg

"Great first time, ribs are fantastic! BBQ pulled pork sandwiches very tasty too! Very good service and..."

Jeff Bronstein

"I have been going to the BBQ Pit for most of my life. I love everything! Their Greek salad is amazing. I LOVE the bread sticks, and usually order..."

Lauren Elizabeth

"Fabulous Ribs! We love the Garlic Shrimp. And the addition of Greek Fries is terrific. The food is always consistently fresh and very..."

Susan Knaack

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Cristina Knott

"Excellent BBQ. Good menus with rubs, sauced ribs and great deals. Best Greek salad on..."

Tony Blumberg

"A great find. Delicious BBQ...extensive menu. Casual and..."

Nancy Mello

"The..."

Andy Karigan

"The best darnn Hamburger & BBQ Brisket sandwich on the North..."

Ira Hymen

"Really enjoyed the BBQ here. Ordered "Dem Beef Bones" (beef ribs), the Texas Brisket Dinner, and some buffalo wings. Nice-sized portions,..."

Max Kanter

"Cute little saloon style restaurant, love the golf vibe of the restaurant, the food was very good, staff are very friendly especially the host and..."

Guitars & Ghouls

"This has become one of my favorite local restaurants due to doing what they do extremely well and being genuinely nice people who are invested in the..."

Patrick Wilmot

"I LOVE this restaurant!!!!!!! Their Greek salad is the best you'll find anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the skirt steak was very tender. Our waitress was..."

judy warner

"I've been ordering from BBQ Pit for a long long time. When I picked it up the food was always fresh, hot, and ready when I was told. I've never had a..."

Edward Edick

"Overall, it was pretty good. Their fries are definitely the best to-go fries we’ve had since COVID. My husband got gyros and a Greek salad. He..."

Teresa Gaglione

"Excellent food, great atmosphere, a fantastic neighbor hood place! We've been going there for 15 years, adding it to our regulars list, so should..."

Michael Broton

"Unassuming little joint in a northern suburbs strip mall, but without equivocation just about the best brisket I’ve had in my life. It’s down to..."

TW Hansen

"They are so good to my elderly grandparents which is one of the reasons we are often there. The food is also realty good. My family enjoys their baby..."

Keri Malow-Williams

"Food was delicious and hot! I placed a carryout order lastnight of 3 entrees of baby back ribs & 1 surf n turf entree (shrimp & ribs). The gentleman..."

Shocked

"I am new to the area and have been looking for a BBQ place and I've called 3 times on 3 different occasions and have been told each time they've ran..."

James Clemons

"We have been coming here for over 24 years.....they have a great menu...great ribs....the atmosphere is warm comfortable and cozy.....we don’t go..."

Judith Eidelman

"Awesome curbside service & covid precautions in place. Great price, really tasty BBQ and delivered to our car door! Fries are to die for!! Staff is..."

Lauren Beaulieu

"Really nice staff. Tried the Beef Ribs got two huge meaty ribs. Really good taste and well cooked. I would definitely..."

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