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“

“I was coming into Walmart to purchase some juice when I noticed Charley’s Cheesesteak inside. It was lunchtime so I decided to grab a bite to eat. I was greeted by Afeera and she so kind and helpful. I was undecided on what to get to so she gave me suggestions. The food was great. It was very hot and fresh. I will be returning again. Also, I download the app and was able to get points for my purchase and a deal on meal. Great job Charley’s Cheesesteak“

“I don't even know where to start. We went after graduation with our sailor. It wasn't crowded and everyone was so nice and so helpful. We ordered individual meals and an additional deep dish pizza (which was DELICIOUS) and it wasn't too expensive at all. Everyone enjoyed the variety of their individual meals and we definitely loved the pizza. The customer service had a great hometown feel and we felt right at home.“

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

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

“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.“

“Staff is always friendly, gave us a free t-shirt as well. Food is amazing every single time! Best chicago style food in the area.“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

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

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

“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!“

“My husband and I came in tonight for 4 flights for our family. The place smelled amazing, the staff was welcoming and friendly. We waited a little bit for our food, but it was certainly worth the wait!!! My whole family loved it, even my pickiest!!! It was the best food, for a very decent price, that we have had in a long time!“

“This place is a must-try if you're driving to Deerfield for the first time. I came across this place while I was on my way to work and I figured I'd give this place a go.

The moment I walked in, I was amazed with what the restaurant had to offer between its sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.

I ordered their brisket sandwich, which was really good, and I wanted to try one of their dirty sodas as well. FUN FACT: They let you make your own dirty sodas. Not to mention that they also give you a free chocolate dipped strawberry with your order and I definitely didn't want to miss out on that.

The server up front was also very kind and he let me sample some of the soups while I was browsing through the menu.

Overall, great service, great food, and definitely a top recommendation for those living in the Deerfield area.“

“Great place to eat and excellent service .“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Very clean and delicious eats🤤😋“

“Mediterranean power bowl w/tofu instead of chicken“

“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.“

“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.“

“It was this past November that I last dined at this location but before that it had to have been maybe 2 or 3 years being the last time would've been going thru the drive-thru on the way to work since I work 3rd shift.

I can't say I've ever had a bad experience of any kind at this location. Never had an incorrect order at the drive-thru, subpar customer service or food not cooked long enough.

There's one thing I really love about Arby's and that's their roast beef drenched in Arby's sauce. For me I'd say 4 out of 5 trips to Arby's I end up getting the half lb roast beef combo which I find the taste rather addicting.

I have no idea why Arby's doesn't have much more locations especially in this county. This location has some historical significance being it was the very 1st Arby's I've been to since moving from Japan as a navy brat in November '87 to Great Lakes.

I was in early '88 that my dad took me here but I'd say the few times I had Arby's in general from that point until around the mid 90s, I always had the hot ham n' cheese and had no desire to try any other sandwich.

I would eventually in my late teens try the roast beef and fall in love with the taste. Their roast beef is a smash hit and that's one thing about Arby's is that there really isn't any competition for this chain. There are other fast food joints that compete at the same level but there's nothing like an Arby's.

I don't know if the interior is the same as when I first walked in there at the age of 12 but it certainly feels old school and kept clean. I hope this location stays open for decades to come and I hope for continued success & prosperity for the franchise owner(s).“

“I found your shop from a sweet receptionist at Glenbrook Hospital who use to live as a kid in Wilmette and your Dairy Queen was the closest one then to her!! Fond memories were written all over her face! I can see why!! Keep up your great job there!! From a new person in Chicago!“

“I don't frequent this neighborhood often, but this location has become a non-negotiable stop.

While the food consistency is flawless, the staff is the true differentiator here. It is incredibly refreshing to encounter such high-level professionalism and attention to detail.

From the warm welcome to the immaculate dining area, their team executes perfectly each recognizes their role in the bigger picture.

Management should be incredibly proud of this crew.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Had such a wonderful experience at Chick-fil-A! The service was incredibly kind and thoughtful. My little one had a sore throat, and the server went out of his way to suggest bringing her hot water with honey, such a small gesture, but it meant so much to us. We were truly blown away by the care and attentiveness. It’s rare to see that level of kindness, and it made our visit extra special. Thank you for going above and beyond!“

“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😀“

“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.“

“This is the best subway in Illinois. The workers always have a smile, every single time I walk in. They make the sandwiches with love, and make sure you get a healthy amount of any ingredient you get, they don’t cheap out like some other fast food places!“

“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!“

“Amazing customer service! Shital was so sweet and easy going. She made my sandwich perfectly and definitely made my experience memorable. I can’t wait to come by on my work breaks more often for more delicious footlongs and great hospitality from Shital.“

“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.“

“We celebrated our kid’s birthday at MOD Pizza (Fountain Square) and absolutely loved the service from all the staff members. The pizzas were delicious, and the kids had an amazing time. A special thanks to Angie for organizing everything so well and for the thoughtful goodies that the kids truly enjoyed.“

“Delicious sandwiches - I wish they open more locations near me“

“Excellent experience from friendly staff. Highly recommend“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Nice little DQ that isn't as busy as other locations so it's great for a little treat for the kiddos without crazy long lines.

Kids always get blizzards so it's an easy order, but they come out quickly and correctly do it's a win win.“

“It Taco bell

Vegetarian options: ?

Dietary restrictions: Made to order.

Parking: Have it.

Kid-friendliness: Yup

Wheelchair accessibility: ADA compliant“