Denyce M.
Yelp
This is an old school joint in the burbs that I probably go to 1-2 times a year: for The Doctor's birthday and for Daddy-O's birthday (The Doctor's dad).
The interior of the restaurant is dated but clean. For me, it feels like I have stepped back into a time machine and entered a supper club, except for the flat screen TVs. The times we have been there, it is an older crowd, not many kids. There is an outdoor seating area, but we have never sat there. It looks inviting, but there has always been a wait to eat there and I don't do long waits.
The food is solid: burgers are good, the fries are hot, but reviewer Matthew K (Lincoln Square) summed it up: "They have fresh beef cooked to a medium rare; they will gladly place plate after plate of freshly fried fries in front of you. The cole slaw is delicious. This just doesn't stand out or make it destination worthy."
For the record, the coleslaw is good, but not KFC good (love that stuff).
If your party all order sandwiches with fries, they bring out one plate for the table, with the concept of unlimited fries. I would prefer to have my own fries on my plate instead of sharing or having to wait for fresh ones to come out, but that is how they run the show.
I do enjoy the times and food when I am there with the family, but it is not a place I would just pick up and drive to for a meal. I do think some of the food is overpriced ($13.95 for potato skins), but I will give them four stars for having splits of bubbles and Reuben egg rolls. Those egg rolls could almost make me drive out there, but I can get those at Hawkeye's on Taylor's in Chicago. I do like the burgers and stick to those. Made the mistake of ordering a beef sandwich. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't work $14 (at the time). For my money, the burgers are the way to go. They are of a decent size and are tasty.
I am sure I will be back there next year when it is Daddy-O's birthday. I will get my egg roll and burger fix then.