Showtime Eatery

114 W Main St, Barrington
(224) 634-7880

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Irene Vela

This place is great! Our waitress was helpful and friendly.

Leland Joyce

Very neat and welcoming place. They provide large portions and for fair prices. I loved the meals very much and the staff were super attentive and chatty. Highly recommended.

Erik Johnson

Big, delicious sandwiches, small town feel, amazing owners and staff.Edit. Ruined the feel. Changed the proportions and recipes. Made it into something not special.

Rylan D

I absolutely love their dishes and customer service, excellent location close to my home. The cashiers are always nice. I highly recommend this place.

Ethan Pitzaferro

Food has been getting better since they made some changes to the menu and added “The Best of Boloney’s” section, it is very similar food to the original Boloney’s, but some new stuff too.

Timothy Enos

This spot never fails to deliver. They serve good dishes for convenient rates, there are no long waits even when the spot is busy.

Kari Green シ

I couldn't have given a higher rating for the previous business here (Boloney's) which was by the same owner. The prices were fair, the service unbeatable, and the food was outstanding.However, since one of the two owners sadly passed away a few years ago, the other owner inexplicably revamped the entire restaurant... the name, the menu, and even the style of the restaurant decor to be more "chic" and "hip" to cater to what is perceived as the snooty crowd of Barrington (which included the newly added sale of alchohol). Not only can I say that the change was unwarranted, but the majority of the customers there were down to earth, wonderful people, elderly people, or families who couldn't care less about the chic vibe provided and were more put off by the changes, especially since many aspects of the previously cherished vibe was attributed to the warmth of Roberta and were nostalgic to many or all of the customers which was appreciated. The chic vibe was cold, and considering that The Catlow is a historic building, the changes are inappropriate.The food is plain, boring, and unimpressive. I don't know if they also changed vendors, but if so... it was a bad idea. The draw of alcohol is not enough to ignore the blatant raise in prices for food that is just not good!The owner would be doing himself and the rest of Barrington a huge favor by returning to the nostalgic warmth of Boloney's, with the decor, food, and pricing. It seems that he may slowly be realizing that, as they recently returned some of the retired menu items from Boloney's. But more changes should be made, then they may see more business flooding in. And realistically, if that was not cutting it to keep the business open, I'd gladly be willing to pay a little extra for BOLONEY'S food, and not the poor excuse for food they're currently peddling.

George Henderson

Best food, friendly staff members, always awesome character. They charge fair rates and the food quality is great. I recommend this place.

Kari Regan

I couldn't have given a higher rating for the previous business here (Boloney's) which was by the same owner. The prices were fair, the service unbeatable, and the food was outstanding.

However, since one of the two owners sadly passed away a few years ago, the other owner inexplicably revamped the entire restaurant... the name, the menu, and even the style of the restaurant decor to be more "chic" and "hip" to cater to what is perceived as the snooty crowd of Barrington (which included the newly added sale of alchohol). Not only can I say that the change was unwarranted, but the majority of the customers there were down to earth, wonderful people, elderly people, or families who couldn't care less about the chic vibe provided and were more put off by the changes, especially since many aspects of the previously cherished vibe was attributed to the warmth of Roberta and were nostalgic to many or all of the customers which was appreciated. The chic vibe was cold, and considering that The Catlow is a historic building, the changes are inappropriate.

The food is plain, boring, and unimpressive. I don't know if they also changed vendors, but if so... it was a bad idea. The draw of alcohol is not enough to ignore the blatant raise in prices for food that is just not good!

The owner would be doing himself and the rest of Barrington a huge favor by returning to the nostalgic warmth of Boloney's, with the decor, food, and pricing. It seems that he may slowly be realizing that, as they recently returned some of the retired menu items from Boloney's. But more changes should be made, then they may see more business flooding in. And realistically, if that was not cutting it to keep the business open, I'd gladly be willing to pay a little extra for BOLONEY'S food, and not the poor excuse for food they're currently peddling.

Kari Green

I couldn't have given a higher rating for the previous business here (Boloney's) which was by the same owner. The prices were fair, the service unbeatable, and the food was outstanding.

Marcie McKinney

Drove one hour for their amazing cheese and Carmel popcorn which I've been having a craving for the last few months. Got home and I swear this was a 3 year old window display. Only then after much googling I find the sad story of the original owners. If I could have given a zero, I would have

Laura Keenan

We will never go here with the new owners. Roberta knew how to run a business and make people welcome. The sandwiches were the best, worth the money. Those days are long gone. I highly recommend to NOT go here.

LuAnn Gavula

Embarrassing. Sure not following in Baloney's footsteps. Dry bread with a thin slice of meat was today's lunch. Never, ever returning?

Gus Gates

Always friendly - great quality - huge sandwiches

Independent Mind

Come on folks! False advertisement is shameful ! You put pictures of sandwiches with 10 slices of meat stacked high , yet your overpriced sandwiches have a very thin stack of meat ? Either lower your prices or live up to the pictures and offer better portions . Your fast food competitors charging half your prices offer more meat!! And why only one type of soup daily , and almost always chicken noodle ? SAD that new owners don't seem to care much about the quality or customer feedback .

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