Charcoal Delights

1090 E Oakton St, Des Plaines
(847) 803-2777

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Elizabeth Wolwark

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

Melisa Ross

Their sandwiches are stacked with fresh, tasty ingredients.

Thomas Giannopoulos

Good food but food execution of the menu board. Just be ware

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Gerald Winkelman

Roasted chicken sat in the warming tray so long it was dry as sawdust!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

Ashley Marie

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.

Ashley Bee

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.

wasfi azar

Great food and service!
Always clean ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Brown

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

Who Cares

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

Courtney Rae

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

H T

I've catered parties from Charcoal Delights and loved the food. Recently, I went with my best friend Bryan, and the food was superior once again. He flew into town and had missed their Gyros! I live here and come with our family often.

Mr. Gus makes this place even better with his million dollar smile and always puts his customers first! Broasted Chicken is so tasty and fresh. Love the cheese ? fries! Souvlaki is incredible - a taste of Greece! Great service! Clean restaurant - Tasty food - Great for families. The patio is amazing.

5 Stars once again!

Vegetarian options: Salads!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger, Chicken Fingers, Fries, Broasted Potatoes, Greek Chicken, Greek Salad, French Fries, Italian Beef

Joe DeLeon

I'm not sure what recently happened to this place. I can't say the food is bad, it's actually decent. But, the last 5x I called in the past month I've either been put on hold after getting picked up for over 5 minutes and I hang up. Or, the really frustrating times are when they simply refuse to pick up any calls. It's too bad because I really enjoyed the food and it's near to my house. The good part is that I discovered Charcoal Flame. It's Greek owned and the food is AMAZING. It's located in Morton Grove about 15 minutes from this location.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Keith Emrikson

After driving by for years, I stopped at Charcoal with my wife.Easy to get in a get served!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Gyro Sandwich, French Fries

Mike Bartusiak

Love this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Onion Rings, 1 4 lb Cheeseburger

King Sauly

Don’t get the Italian beef.

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