I ordered Happy Lobster to cater for my team’s holiday party. It elevated the whole event, and every single person loved it. It was easy for people to grab a slider while enjoying a cocktail. We were also able to order sides and dessert for everyone. Everyone insisted that it will have to be an annual (or more often!) holiday party tradition!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Wagner
The Happy Lobster is an absolute gem in the heart of Chicago! The moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and friendly crew who truly love what they do — and it shows in every bite. The lobster rolls are incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and overflowing with tender meat. Whether you choose the classic warm butter style or the chilled version with that delicious mayo blend, each bite is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The menu is simple but well-executed, and the quality of ingredients really stands out.
Beyond the amazing food, the atmosphere here is relaxed, inviting, and full of good energy. Orders come out quickly, the portions are generous, and everything tastes like it was made with care. It's the perfect spot for a casual lunch or a quick bite that still feels special. If you're a seafood lover — or even if you're just curious — The Happy Lobster is a must-try. Highly recommend stopping by; it may just become your new favorite spot for an indulgent, delicious treat in downtown Chicago!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Adam Kruse
We used Happy Lobster on our wedding day. We had our ceremony on a boat in Chicago. The team was professional and engaged with our guests. Everyone raved about the food, it was truly one of the main components to our success on the boat.
I've had multiple lobster rolls in my lifetime and nothing tasted as good as Happy Lobster. The lobster was fresh and melted in your mouth.
With a smaller space then they were probably used too, the team delivered high quality service and food. We will be going back to Happy Lobster as much as we can and use them for our future events.
If you see them around, trust me, it is worth a stop, you will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sayori
Great lobster rolls!’
Licia Macaluso
Happy Lobster Food truck has the best Lobster I ever ate. I’ve been seeing their ads that made my mouth water. I do love lobster. I will be a frequent customer! The lobster was done just right the bun was toasted just right and mayo and butter was also applied just right creating the yummiest sandwich I ever had. The sandwich also had a generous portion of lobster so sweet, delicate and tasty. Thanks Happy Lobster for making my first lobster roll experience perfect 🥰💕🦞I jealously guarded my lobster and ate my sandwich in my car so I wouldn’t have to share lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Matenko
The lobster tasted like processed crab meat and barely had enough to cover a cold mangled bun! The chips were two days shy of expiration and the coleslaw lacked any flavor but was the best part of the whole meal. This meal was overrated and horribly overpriced. It fell way short of the online reviews and looked nothing like the advertised photos which I thought were misleading! I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone!!! Save your time and money and consider other sea food or meal options elsewhere! However, the only saving grace was the atmosphere and craft beer at Pollyanna in St. Charles which was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Andrei
Really good food court, good serving size, dude at the cash register was chill and cool. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Maher
Great lobster rolls! They were very thoughtful and included a little bit of lobster on the side with a grilled cheese for our 2 year old so he could try it for the first time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angry Lobster Sandwich
Maryjean Renella
too small a sandwich if I want a good meal for $24 I’ll go to Al 64 in Saint Charles Illinois. I love lobster. The lobster was good but we couldn’t find it. It was hardly there and the coleslaw was I have no idea what the hell they put in it, but it was not good. You couldn’t get a drink unless you went into the bar that thistruck was in front of this is no way to do business a lot of money for very little. It would’ve been good if they giving you an adult side sandwich. truck was in front of this is no way to do business a lot of money for very little. It would’ve been good if they giving you adult side sandwich, but this was for your child. This was ridiculous and I spent a lot of money for nothing.
Pretty good burger with plenty of lobster, would come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francisco Enriquez II
I love this place is clean quick service, the food is very good get the angry lobster is not that angry is like a kitten getting angry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Piyal Das
Absolutely top-notch. Ordered both Regular and Angry Lobster rolls, for $26 it might seem but pricy but trust me on the the taste and freshness of the lobsters. Try the Angry Lobster version (ie spicy mayo added to the regular roll and some other secret😛)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jaime Palmer
The angry lobster sandwich is one of my favorite all time meals in the city, no exaggeration. It's perfect balance of spicy, fatty, buttery taste with large chunks of sweet lobster meat and crispy bun is euphoric.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katrina Burr
Dang! The price is intimidating, but they really delivery on the quality and quantity of lobster per roll. I opted out of the butter and mayo for my roll. I put the slaw on the bun and the lobster was fabulous. My 8 year old daughter loves lobster and the junior size roll was perfect for her. I cannot wait for them to return to Pollyanna Brewing in Lemont!
Really good lobster sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angry Lobster Sandwich
I ordered Happy Lobster to cater for my team’s holiday party. It elevated the whole event, and every single person loved it. It was easy for people to grab a slider while enjoying a cocktail. We were also able to order sides and dessert for everyone. Everyone insisted that it will have to be an annual (or more often!) holiday party tradition!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Happy Lobster is an absolute gem in the heart of Chicago! The moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and friendly crew who truly love what they do — and it shows in every bite. The lobster rolls are incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and overflowing with tender meat. Whether you choose the classic warm butter style or the chilled version with that delicious mayo blend, each bite is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The menu is simple but well-executed, and the quality of ingredients really stands out.
Beyond the amazing food, the atmosphere here is relaxed, inviting, and full of good energy. Orders come out quickly, the portions are generous, and everything tastes like it was made with care. It's the perfect spot for a casual lunch or a quick bite that still feels special. If you're a seafood lover — or even if you're just curious — The Happy Lobster is a must-try. Highly recommend stopping by; it may just become your new favorite spot for an indulgent, delicious treat in downtown Chicago!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We used Happy Lobster on our wedding day. We had our ceremony on a boat in Chicago. The team was professional and engaged with our guests. Everyone raved about the food, it was truly one of the main components to our success on the boat.
I've had multiple lobster rolls in my lifetime and nothing tasted as good as Happy Lobster. The lobster was fresh and melted in your mouth.
With a smaller space then they were probably used too, the team delivered high quality service and food. We will be going back to Happy Lobster as much as we can and use them for our future events.
If you see them around, trust me, it is worth a stop, you will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lobster rolls!’
Happy Lobster Food truck has the best Lobster I ever ate. I’ve been seeing their ads that made my mouth water. I do love lobster. I will be a frequent customer! The lobster was done just right the bun was toasted just right and mayo and butter was also applied just right creating the yummiest sandwich I ever had. The sandwich also had a generous portion of lobster so sweet, delicate and tasty. Thanks Happy Lobster for making my first lobster roll experience perfect 🥰💕🦞I jealously guarded my lobster and ate my sandwich in my car so I wouldn’t have to share lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lobster tasted like processed crab meat and barely had enough to cover a cold mangled bun! The chips were two days shy of expiration and the coleslaw lacked any flavor but was the best part of the whole meal. This meal was overrated and horribly overpriced. It fell way short of the online reviews and looked nothing like the advertised photos which I thought were misleading! I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone!!! Save your time and money and consider other sea food or meal options elsewhere!
However, the only saving grace was the atmosphere and craft beer at Pollyanna in St. Charles which was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Really good food court, good serving size, dude at the cash register was chill and cool. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lobster rolls! They were very thoughtful and included a little bit of lobster on the side with a grilled cheese for our 2 year old so he could try it for the first time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angry Lobster Sandwich
too small a sandwich if I want a good meal for $24 I’ll go to Al 64 in Saint Charles Illinois. I love lobster. The lobster was good but we couldn’t find it. It was hardly there and the coleslaw was I have no idea what the hell they put in it, but it was not good. You couldn’t get a drink unless you went into the bar that thistruck was in front of this is no way to do business a lot of money for very little. It would’ve been good if they giving you an adult side sandwich. truck was in front of this is no way to do business a lot of money for very little. It would’ve been good if they giving you adult side sandwich, but this was for your child. This was ridiculous and I spent a lot of money for nothing.
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Pretty good burger with plenty of lobster, would come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place is clean quick service, the food is very good get the angry lobster is not that angry is like a kitten getting angry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely top-notch. Ordered both Regular and Angry Lobster rolls, for $26 it might seem but pricy but trust me on the the taste and freshness of the lobsters. Try the Angry Lobster version (ie spicy mayo added to the regular roll and some other secret😛)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The angry lobster sandwich is one of my favorite all time meals in the city, no exaggeration. It's perfect balance of spicy, fatty, buttery taste with large chunks of sweet lobster meat and crispy bun is euphoric.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dang! The price is intimidating, but they really delivery on the quality and quantity of lobster per roll. I opted out of the butter and mayo for my roll. I put the slaw on the bun and the lobster was fabulous. My 8 year old daughter loves lobster and the junior size roll was perfect for her. I cannot wait for them to return to Pollyanna Brewing in Lemont!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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