50 Best Fast Food Restaurants near Highwood

“We have never had a bad meal at Mean Weiner. We have ordered in and eaten in the restaurant. We have made many changes to our orders and have never had a problem. Everyone is always friendly and super polite. The value is outstanding. I highly recommend trying Mean Weiner. You will not be disappointed.“

“Super friendly staff during early morning breakfast hours. Sometimes there is a short wait but it’s worth it. Sometimes traffic can back up onto the road but quickly gets moving. Sometimes This is due to couriers or customers just not parking correctly or being in the property lane. I highly recommend this location.“

“Good 👍 food yummy 😋 good Customer service“

“Afeera was very helpful and patient, it’s my first time at Charleys and first time in Illinois and I was happily surprised to see a cheesesteak place inside of a Walmart instead of McDonalds, Charley’s was on my radar coming here and being able to get an old school was definitely a good afternoon meal, thank you 🤙🏼“

“Discovered this place while browsing around the area looking for different places to try during my lunch hour: very friendly staff, very quick and convenient, the food was very tasty. Highly recommend!“

“God bless Egg Harbor Cafe and all personal, The best service“

“Niki's Gyros is my absolute favorite spot for a quick bite. The staff is friendly, and every single item on the menu is outstanding. Under the new ownership, this already unbelievable establishment has only gotten better. The fact that the former owner Bill is still cooking at night adds to its appeal. I couldn't recommend this restaurant more highly - it serves the best gyros in all of Chicagoland.“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“Grabbed a bop bowel for dinner here and it’s hands down one of the best I’ve had. I had a great serving of veggies, chicken, and sauce. You have to grab the fresh kimchi with your meal because it’s spicy good. My son had a bowel with beef and from the very first taste he said this place is so good…give them a review.“

“The only bad thing is you need to get there right around lunch. Once they run out of something that’s it for the day. Excellent homemade food and super nice people.“

“Not the best dog or polish in Chicago, but definitely in the top ten. This from someone who has been shoving them into his face for over sixty-five years. I've been to 'em all on the north side - Lerner's, the Ranch,' the Pit, Sammy Skobel's, Wolfy's, Fluky's, Dear Franks', Michaels, Stashes, Mutt and Jeff's, Shmendels, and all of the Irvings. ALL of them. Little Island stands right up there. What they do have that is the best in Cook County are their fries. Best ever. They don't travel well, so have them there. Grilled polish is outstanding. And NEVER, EVER, EVER order a dog or a Polishj with anything red - ketchup OR tomato. Two stars for atmosphere - if that's important to you, go to Portillo's.“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“Great salads!!! Great chicken sandwiches!!! Best cheese fries in the area!!!“

“Corn dogs and fries. Among best I’ve had ANYWHERE!“

“Delicious burgers, fried chicken, ice cream, etc.“

“The service and food were awesome! I'd definitely recommend to friends and family!“

“The service was extraordinary. Huge shot out to Mel, Kyle and Gaby for helping me with the menu and staying patient with me when I was being picky. The food itself was really good, I got the chipotle glaze it had a tangy, mild kick to it which I loved. When I moved over to the dining room it looked really clean and stocked in items. I certainly recommend for you guys to try the house made drinks!“

“Mediterranean power bowl w/tofu instead of chicken“

“Muy higiénico el lugar y me gusta el sazón de las burguers y la amabilidad“

“We moved here two years ago from NY and finally had Josh’s for dinner. Their menu is fantastic, with a lot of different options. We had the Ribs and Greek Chicken dinner. My husband said “these are amongst the best ribs I’ve ever had”. The Greek chicken was amazing. The food portions are more than generous. This will be our Friday night go to place for sure! The staff was also so friendly!“

“Delicious Food and awesome service !!! We have now been enjoying this Dengeos Location for 4 awesome years !!!

Kid-friendliness: There are highchairs and large tables to accommodate.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ample parking and ease of entrance.“

“Very clean and delicious eats🤤😋“

“Love their food but some improvement is needed with ordering. I’ve had 2 issues which I wasn’t going to mention the first one but after today I decided to write about it so maybe Managment can see and tweak things a bit. First issue a while ago (I think about 5-7 months ago) I ordered a plain cheeseburger with fries and bottled water. Drive away from the drive-through and as I get ready to eat my food 10 min later I realize they didn’t put cheese on it. So I drove back and said I asked for a plain cheeseburger and you guys forgot to put the cheese on. Girl says ok and gets me a new one. Drive away and I park in front of the store to just take a peak and guess what. Again no cheese. Burgers have no cheese. Cheeseburgers have cheese. A plain cheeseburger gets nothing else except for cheese. A plain burger is just a bun and the burger patty. I just wanted to eat so I moved on and ate my plain burger. Today I ordered a Buffalo ranch chicken salad but I asked if I can have the chicken grilled instead of the breaded one and they gave me chicken without Buffalo sauce. If they weren’t sure they could have asked but this wasn’t for me. And this was not their first time ordering this item but they’ve never had an issue so somehow this message was confusing either to the kitchen or how it was rung in. This was ordered at 5:04:50 PM on 2/10/2022 receipt DT98. Order Id: AAANPKMJAQAH at the 861 E. Rand Rd. My. Prospect location. We didn’t have the energy to drive back and get the right chicken. Again, we love your food but these things shouldn’t keep happening. Thank you“

“My daughter and I stopped in Wednesday morning. Alex cheerfully greeted us as soon as we walked in. Chick fil A restaurant are known for their hospitality but Alex and Tammy who took and filled our order went above and beyond duty to make us feel welcome. My daughter was overjoyed at how delicious her vanilla ice coffee tasted and appreciated Tammy's offer to adjust flavor if it was not to her liking. The many small extra touches to our meal made our visit extraordinary! We will be stopping back in anytime we are in the area:)“

“This place is extremely excellent for anyone who knows how good a Chicago dog is, even if you don’t want a Chicago dog, they have plenty of other options that simply surpass any other classic diners. Not only do they keep their food fresh and delicious. They also have the most experienced workers I’ve ever seen, working here for over 2 decades each and every one of them. Making sure everyone gets the proper preparations for their food. Would 100% recommend anyone who is either visiting Chicago, or hasn’t tried this place. Irving’s does it like no one else simply because of experience and also knowing almost all there costumers personally. Not to mention they’ve been open for over 50 years now! Also the nostalgia for all those old timers who wanna take a blast in the past! Highly recommend and would eat here again.“

“Absolutely amazing! The 1/2 Greek Chicken at The Gyros Factory is one of the best meals I’ve had in Des Plaines. Perfectly seasoned, cooked on the bone, and unbelievably tender. The rice pilaf and Greek potatoes complete the plate beautifully. A must-try!“

“Love the staff !! The person that took my order I believe her name was Allison S that’s what it says on the receipt. The girls that made my burger were stupendous. And the guys making the fries was very productive. The person that trained them was the best keep up the good work!! If you want a good burger and fries go on Saturday night.“

“Food was delicious! It was my first time going to Yeero Revolution and it was exactly what I was looking for.
The spicy chicken and lamb were perfect, the Greek fries taste like how they should, and everything was fresh. I will definitely go back to get more.
The owner was also extremely nice (and Greek!). His passion and hard work for the restaurant is in the food and you can definitely taste the difference in the quality of how good the food is.
Would absolutely recommend anyone going.“

“What you see is what you get! But, don’t get the breaded chicken sandwich, it was horrible!“

“Great place to pick up groceries for dinner, speciality items, or a quick delicious snack from D&D Dogs or the Rollin’ at D&D sandwich menu from the deli. Although it’s the exceptional customer service that makes this spot a go to over and over.“

“Most times that I go to Arby's on Green Bay Road in North Chicago, it's for the Reuben Sandwich with Crinkle Fries. They make a delicious Reuben, but with that sandwich, I always get the Crinkle Fries. They are fresh made every time.....hot and crispy with a creamy center. If you thought Mickey D's had great fries, you'd be right, but these just might change your mind about who's are better. They're that good.! And don't forget the Jamocha Shake!!!“

“For a fast food spot, this place went above and beyond. The staff greeted us when we walked in and thanked us on the way out. One team member was cleaning and wiping down tables the entire time we were there, and the floors were spotless. You rarely see this level of cleanliness and customer service at a fast food restaurant.“

“Best subs around! They are very delicious and full of meat and veggies! I love this place. Forever a customer!“

“Grilled cheese with gyro meat was amazing!! There were 11 of us in our group! Service was super friendly and extremely fast! We will be back on our next trip!“

“Great great service! We were waiting on like they were a sit down restaurant. Food was good, place clean and staff friendly! I would definitely recommend.“

“Great Managers and employees, friendly service����“

“Best Reuben I have ever eaten. We drive from Downers Grove once a month or so. MMMMMMMMMMMM❤️❤️🤪“

“This is the best Taco Bell I’ve ever been to! The workers are amazing and so efficient and kind. They always get my order right (which as a vegetarian is sometimes a problem) and are so sweet. Seriously the only Taco Bell I go to they are on top of it and this location is so clean and fast. I wish all Taco Bell’s were as good as this location.“

“Love coming to this Chick-fil-a location. I've been to the Gurnee one and it was bad. The staff here are very friendly and do a great job. Always appreciate when they walk around and see how things are going. Have bailed me out many times for a refill when I didn't want to leave my kid alone at the table. My daughter loves the mac and cheese and playing in the play place. Our orders always come out correct. Condiments and napkins are always well stocked. The Gurnee location I had to ask the counter for ketchup and extra napkins... Love the random bingo nights and things like that too.“

“To the staff at Libertyville Culver’s, thank you so much for taking care of Hanna during her Special Needs Transition Pathways work program. Hanna loved working there. Not to worry, we love Culverts and Hanna will be back!“

“Cane's Chicken Fingers completely stole our hearts!
The signature sauce is pure magic — it was love at the very first bite!
The Texas toast is unbelievably good, and the crispy chicken fingers with fries are hands down the tastiest fast food we’ve ever had!
This place has become our ultimate favorite, and we’re proud to call ourselves loyal customers.
Special thanks to the amazing staff — the girls are always so kind, polite, and full of positive energy.
You’re absolutely amazing, Cane’s team!“

“Happy Susan Simms has brought this iconic spot back to life! The menu now offers vegan choices as well as those “dogs” we love. Couldn’t resist the chili cheese dog! Warm bun -perfect amount of cheese and chili. A yummy blast from the past back and better than ever😀“

“It’s a Taco Bell. Not a 5 star restaurant. So if the food is not of the best quality, it’s only understandable. However, my experience was very pleasant here. Great, kind, hard working employees there. Food tasted the way I expected. Service was timely and the restaurant was kept clean. Most of all, it’s cheap. Nothing beats the value of TBell.“

“This is literally the best Subway I've ever been to. Mike is the nicest guy who is always there when I visit. He always remembers my order and will never let me forget the side of giardinara that I always order for my husband. This location also accepts all coupons, regardless of expiration. The actual owner (whose name I forgot - I only met him once) is a very nice guy who explained that his focus is on excellent customer service. Really rare for a fast food franchise owner. Love this place and will go out of my way just for the great service!“

“I had extraordinary service from this young gentleman today working the cash register. And I was also excited to hear from the manager that the play place may be opening soon.“

“Excellent experience from friendly staff. Highly recommend“

“Great food at Max’s Dawg House! Burger and potato wedges were phenomenal“

“The place is very nice, neat and clean, very quiet. Food was good.“

“I always receive the best service at this McDonalds. They are quick and deliver to your table. Have never had any problems with anything here!“

“Delicious and community minded!! Thank u Culver’s“