Charcoal Delights
1090 E Oakton St, Des Plaines
(847) 803-2777
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Drive thru, gyros, fries and large soda: $13ish. Gyros was “good” but is a small sandwich, like 2/3s sized gyros you’d expect. Fries were dry and doughy. Pretty average food imho. Previous visits I’ve had burgers which were, at best, unimpressive.
TL;DR: They need to step it up. It’s a prime location that I’d rather see filled with a place that has better food. It’s not about price. There’s a McD across the street which I choose 19 times out of 20 instead of Charcoal Delights. Sometimes you want a non-franchise and that’s their selling point, but when you do, you expect it to be better, even if more expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very nice personal and super fast
Service: 5
Despite having 1 car ahead of me in the drive thru, I waited 15 minutes for my chicken sandwich and fries. Food was still great, butvthe service is too damn slow, even with making things fresh.kr
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Ordered 2 pc broasted chicken dinner. 3 pc not an option... only 2 or 4. The chicken and coleslaw was delicious. The biscuit and broasted potatoes were quite dry. Seemed they had been cooked and left out for some time. Eating area was clean. Had to ask for napkins.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Figured I try this place. I ordered the 2 Hot Dog Special and one Single Hot Dog Special. The girl behind the counter was very helpful as well as the guy taking my order. When we got home to eat, the Hot Dog Buns were hard and tasted old, the Hot dogs were cold. The fried weren't too bad, just loaded with salt. I was also over charged for the bill! NOT a good first impression!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Mr. Gus is always amazing and going above and beyond to take care of his customers! I want to say thank you to him personally because these days, you don’t see that come from restaurant owners! He’s friendly, professional, and that is what keeps me coming back along with the food quality! His staff the front of the house Kylie was amazing and drive through staff Milton are amazing and can really see them working as a team to drive great food and the excellent customer experience! The cook Arriaga and the woman behind the scenes Maria, thank you for the amazing food I received tonight! I honestly cannot think of a better place where my money and time feel more valued then by these individuals! Thank you for the amazing hospitality and service I’ve received tonight! I will be back and I highly recommend! Thanks again guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their sandwiches are stacked with fresh, tasty ingredients.
Good food but food execution of the menu board. Just be ware
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Roasted chicken sat in the warming tray so long it was dry as sawdust!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Don’t miss out! Excellent food at fair pricing with exceptional catering options. Gus, the owner, is very friendly and ensures the best experience by delivering fresh food with guarantee if you’re not happy he’ll make it right. My family and I have been customers for almost 30 years and the quality has stayed the same even if the economy hasn’t. Support local small business and find them all summer long at local outdoor events. Highly recommend for your catering needs as they provide not just good food, but excellent service as well.
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Don’t miss out! Excellent food at fair pricing with exceptional catering options. Gus, the owner, is very friendly and ensures the best experience by delivering fresh food with guarantee if you’re not happy he’ll make it right. My family and I have been customers for almost 30 years and the quality has stayed the same even if the economy hasn’t. Support local small business and find them all summer long at local outdoor events. Highly recommend for your catering needs as they provide not just good food, but excellent service as well.
Great food and service!
Always clean ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a national treasure and needs to be protected at all costs! I have been dreaming about their fried chicken and potato wedges all day! Gus the owner is a classic! This food slaps and I'm about to get down on this grub! All Gas! No Brakes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broasted Potatoes, Greek Chicken
This used to be a very good place but everything is outrageously expensive they charged almost $20 for a chicken sandwich fries and a soda pop
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
The server brought out my order; chicken sandwich, fries & water w/ lemon ($13.49)
& a milkshake ($2.29) that I didn’t order. She asked me if it was okay that she charged me for it? I told her no thanks, I didn’t order that. She said “I’ll see what I can do” ran in/out & handed me $1.50?
After talking to the owner he apologized & explained the internet prices are incorrect. Which is okay but the price nearly doubled.
Website prices:
Chicken Delight Special $6.69
Breaded chicken sandwich with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo, fries and soft drink
Charcoal Chicken Special $7.29
Boneless, skinless breast of chicken on wheat oat bran bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo, fries and soft drink
Food: 3
Service: 2
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