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.“

“Went here with my Auntie, Fizi and Nick was very friendly with us, they were guiding us throughout the way and even pointed out what we can do to get a discount. We presented a coupon but we forgot to check the date, it was invalid to use already. But then Fizi helped us with the app and we got the $5 discount (not much but it’s something) Then Nick was friendly and attentive with our food as well. Great staff, good food, good price. Good job 👏“

“Good 👍 food yummy 😋 good Customer service“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Great place to eat and excellent service .“

“This is a phenomenal location I was just recently remodeled. It’s very clean well kept and beautiful. The staff here is incredibly friendly and they always do a perfect job making my sandwiches! Never a long wait if they are very efficient.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“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 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“

“Mediterranean power bowl w/tofu instead of chicken“

“I was helped by Kyle and Axl the other night while I was out with my girlfriend. we came in a bit before they closed but they treated us with energy like it was 3pm! my girlfriend got the mushroom soup while I got the lobster and a sandwich. Kyle recommended i try the potato soup which was great and I will be getting next time I come in!“

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

“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!“

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

“I recently tried Subway for a quick and affordable meal and was impressed with the overall experience. The menu has a great variety of options, making it easy to find something for everyone. My sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and made exactly to my preference. The staff was helpful, and the service was smooth from start to finish. Great value and a convenient choice for any meal!“

“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😀“

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

“The food here is always good, but I wanted to leave this review because of a young man named Michael. When I came in here with my little two-year-old girl, he helped me so much. Brought our food and made sure she had everything so that we were comfortable. I really appreciate his helpful, friendly demeanor.

When people treat me and my family so well, it makes me want come back again and again“

“Very clean and delicious eats🤤😋“

“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!“

“This place is hands down the best hot dog and chicken sandwich shop illinois. I love the food at Irving’s it is the gold standard. You can also eat healthy there. Lastly all the employees have been there over a decade. It’s a real testament to treating employees and customers well.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“Exceptional service from the two gentlemen, Rashed and Own. They handled my request professionally and in a timely manner. It was refreshing to see them work with genuine smiles and radiate such positive energy throughout the entire experience.“

“Definitely one of the best fast-food burgers around. The service and attention were good, as was the speed with which our order was served. My wife and I ordered a cheeseburger and fries combo. The taste is excellent, though I feel the portion of fries is a bit too large—but that’s just my personal opinion. The combo comes with a soft drink, but for a few extra dollars, you can swap it for a vanilla shake, which is delicious.“

“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 love that MOD Pizza lets you add as many toppings as you want without any extra charge. It makes every pizza rich, flavorful, and customized to your taste. That's one of the reasons MOD Pizza is my favorite pizza chain in the US. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and there's plenty of seating space to comfortably enjoy your meal inside.“

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

“Growing up in nearby Northfield, the Dairy Queen on Lake Avenue was one of those wonderfully simple places that felt like part of the fabric of childhood. The Blizzards are delicious, but what I love most now is the nostalgia: summer evenings, familiar surroundings, and the uncomplicated thrill of getting ice cream. Decades later, it still brings me right back, and I’m grateful it’s still there.“

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

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

“​I wanted to take a moment to leave a well-deserved shoutout for Stacy at Chick-fil-A! Every time I go through, she completely embodies the top-tier customer service the brand is known for. Stacy is consistently warm, attentive, and incredibly efficient, making sure every order is spot-on with a genuine smile.“

“Great experience at Jersey Mike’s Subs! The sandwiches were fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. Nicole, the supervisor, was especially professional and welcoming—she really made a difference. Appreciate the fact that in their busy lunch hours she took my order over the phone 👍Highly recommend!😊Adriana B“

“was fast and tasty,people were friendly and polite.“

“Glerry and the staff at raising canes are absolutely phenomenal. I have a raising canes that is much closer and nothing against them but I will go out of my way to go to Mount prospect every time. Excellent service excellent food very clean store. Keep up the amazing work!“

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

“After a bday cake fail at home (eek) we called and this DQ saved the day! The employees are so kind and patient and we’re so cute writing birthday notes on my daughter’s cake! And the ice cream is delish! Five stars!!“

“Been coming here on multiple occasions and their sandwiches are amazing. Definitely recommended if you haven’t tried it yet. Furthermore definitely having it on their wrap is great not as heavy on the bread. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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