Gianelli's Drive Thru

3111 IL-176, Crystal Lake
(815) 455-4444

Recent Reviews

Rachel P

Quick service and all the food was nice and hot. Typical hot dog joint options for food, something for everyone. No wait when we pulled into the drive-thru.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Logan “Brick” Howes

Delicious Chicago "Vinnie-Beef" Stuffs, Friendly workers trying to get good food in-and-out as they should, and a pleasant atmosphere with outdoor seating next to the school. Definitely worth a try if you're headed down towards Island Lake.Parking: Parking is usually empty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gianelli's Chicago Style Hot Dog with Fries, French Fries

derek probizanski

Everything about this place is great! The dogs are amazing, the beefs are juicy, and the gyros are to die for. The atmosphere is always wonderful and the service is always friendly and fast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kronos Gyro Platter with Fries, Gianelli's Chicago Style Hot Dog with Fries, French Fries, Gianelli's Famous Italian Beef

Darrell Dragoo

Great food often prepared by the owner. Owner is very responsive to comments from guests.Parking: Easy in and out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kronos Gyro Platter with Fries, French Fries, Onion Rings, Fries, Gianelli's Famous Italian Beef

Melanie Riley

I had the grilled chicken Caesar pita which was really good. I liked the extra touch of fresh Parmesan on top. Could do with less Caesar dressing though. My husband had the gyros and fries; he said both good. Young woman that greeted us as we walked in and took our order was friendly and proficient. Like the coziness of the wooden tables and chairs decor. The only complaint we have and hope they can rectify because we won't be coming back only because of this: whatever deodorizer they're using in back by the bathrooms is so overwhelmingly foul-smelling and powerful, that you smell it the minute you walk into the restaurant. The smell was so bad in back where you have to go to get your drinks and napkins that it was gagging us. We needed more napkins and we laughingly "debated" on who was going to go back there to get more.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kronos Gyro Platter with Fries

Jackie Miller

My visit today through pick up was a good experience with staff. However, I ordered a gyros (like always) and the tzatsiki sauce was smaller, but tasted funny and the pita bread was oddly soggy. This is the first time I wasn’t 100% happy. It was odd. Not normal for them.

Cheryl Voss

Would eat here any day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Prairie Dog, French Fries, Gianelli's Famous Italian Beef

Nick Groth

Wow, stunned to find this gem! Not your typical hot dog place; fun country theme inside and bang for your buck when it comes to the food. We got the gyro platter and was stuffed. All for about $11!!! If in the area again will visit again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lemon

Are you vegan? Do you worry about cross contamination? COME TO THIS PLACE!! This was my first time coming and let me tell you I was not disappointed. The fries are esp delicious.Inside the place is cozy with very nice employees.Vegetarian options: They got:- vegan meatball subs- vegan hamburgers- vegan hotdogsAnd the fries are even vegan!!Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating for those who are vegan or vegetarian.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

Charles Henning

Great food and friendly service. They always seem to be happy you're there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amber Holder

I had the Italian beef and it was delicious! Great fresh food, fast and friendly service. Lots of seating both inside and outside (once it gets warmer). I’ll definitely be back to try more on their

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Kids Hot Dog, French Fries

Jack Irwin

They do not know how to do a Chicago polish. Yuk,red onions and a thuringer style sausage on French bread......I referred them to Portillos. Good Gyros and fries though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Andy Franklin

Can't even make a simple sandwich right. 3 topping yet you manage to mess that up. But pay your employees garbage get garbage work in return. Not to mention gyro meat is not supposed to be red.. absolutely no

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Quirine van Oldenborgh Dahlquist

Amazing. I recommended the gyro with home made tzatziki. Delicious! Love the atmosphere and staff. Definitely will go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kronos Gyro Platter with Fries

Michael Stajdohar

Friendly people and a great gyro

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