50 Best Fast Food Restaurants near Lake Barrington

“A hidden gem!
My fiancé and I were looking for places to eat and we saw the panini bar, we were a little confused when we first pulled up, but we did some digging and found out it was in the LB Mart.
We got a turkey pesto and chicken chipotle panini, these were both SOOO good!
Definitely recommend this little hidden spot if your in the mood for a panini!“

“Just had the best experience eating at popeyes today with my son. staff was great, food was so fresh and delicious. I don't usually choose popeyes when i come out to eat, but I definitely will be coming back way more often! If you haven't tried their nuggets, do it now!“

“very clean, great menu, personal service. highly recommend if you're in the area to stop by for dinner at lunch and they do serve cocktails“

“Great selection of fast foods. Fast, friendly service. Reasonable prices and the best hot Dogs in the whole Universe!“

“****A cut above the rest. -Great and consistent food -genuinely attentive and warm service making you feel right at home. Many ingredients are organic—not because it’s a selling point, but simply because that’s how they do things. The flavors feel more like homemade Greek cooking than typical restaurant fare.“

“great atmosphere,quick and friendly.“

“Great food. One of my favorite places best sandwich is 5 on rosemary bread.“

“The chicken here is controversial, this place will either be a miss or your go to for the best chicken you've ever had. I am the latter. Food seems to appear about 6 seconds after you order it and all the staff are happy and energetic.“

“Great food! I’ll be there many more times“

“The Staff Here Is Amazing They Made Me Feel Like If I Was At Home Having Dinner With Family Veer And Yesenia Are Awesome They Provided Me With Great Service Not Only That But While I Was Eating I Saw Them Treat Other Costumers With Respect Even When They Had A Costumer That Was Being Rude They Didn’t Cave In To Their Level And Were Nothing But Kind And Professional I Will Be Coming Back Again And Recommend This Place To Friends And Family!!!!!“

“I think Buona is great because every time I go there, the food and service never disappoint me. The employees are always friendly and efficient, which makes me feel welcomed and taken care of. I really enjoy the food because it’s flavorful, fresh, and consistently well prepared, especially the Italian beef, which is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is comfortable, and my order is always ready quickly without feeling rushed. Overall, Buona stands out to me because it gives me a reliable, enjoyable experience with great service and great food every time.“

“Always a great experience at the Crystal Lake CFA! Recently placed a catering order - everything was delicious, hot, ready on time and, as always, the staff were wonderful!“

“We love Egg Harbor for the food, the service and the pleasant, bright interior. But please!! Bring back your Jump Start coffee!! 😋 That has always been one of the draws for me and I was so disappointed to hear it was not available any longer due to not having Kerry Gold butter or Coconut Oil. 😲😦“

“reasonable for the pasta!“

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!“

“Five stars for five guys! Friendly service evrry single time and our burgers are literally always sizzled to perfection! Dont forget to get a bag of their delicious fries. You know it's decent when you see familiar faces who've been there at least a year.“

“Came in around 4pm and was greeted quickly and decided to try the Tuesday Tender special and some fried shrimp🍤. The mild sauce was on point🤌 and everything was fantastic and fresh! The lady was really nice as well and they had a good vibe going in there. Also the portions/prices are really good! 🔥“

“I had an amazing experience at Subway! The staff was friendly and took time to make my sandwich exactly how I wanted it. Fresh ingredients, perfect portion sizes, and great flavor — the bread was warm and the toppings were crisp. Quick service and a clean shop made it even better. Definitely my go-to for a fast, customizable, and delicious meal!“

“ordered 2 chicago style hot dogs, Italian beef combo w/ mozzarella cheese and Giardiniera, jalapeño poppers and onion rings. $33.00 ☹️ the combo had barely any beef or Giardiniera on it. the onion rings were a big clump of a soggy greasy mess. the poppers were soggy too. They were not edible, threw them away. I don't know what happened, they used to be really good.“

“Friendly service and great food. Best Gyros in McHenry!“

“Tried the new menu item Gyros. Hope they keep it on the menu. They were great. The Tzatziki Sauce which makes a Gyro was perfect with enough cucumbers. We now have a new place to go to for Gyros. Last, I had just about everything on their menu and everything is delicious.“

“They have outstanding sandwiches. #18 is our favorite and is great as a salad, too, but you really can't go wrong. Everything is consistently delicious, high quality, and priced well!“

“Kooker’s is my favorite lunch time spot when I’m at the office for the day. They make their own natural cut fries that I love cooked well done. They have daily specials that are great deals, although all of their prices are fair. They have limited seating, but you can call ahead and pick up an order and I think they do delivery. When there, make sure you look at the specialty board that is to the right of the register. There you will find items that are not on the regular menu. Today I had the poutine with pulled pork—amazing. I highly recommend this locally-owned burger (and a lot more) joint.“

“Delicious food, friendly & speedy service :) I asked them to cook the turkey bacon on my avocado toast a bit more and they quickly and graciously crisped it up for me. They also have the best hash browns around. Get your own hot sauce/ketchup/etc condiments in the attached Pride convenience store“

“The best food. I love Sammie’s!“

“Whoever was working April 29th at midnight, deserves a RAISE!!! I wish I got his name so I could put it in this review but wow he was a top tier employee. Food was immaculate, which is wild to say about a fast food establishment. Came out super fast. The employee forgot our two medium baja blasts but get this… when we came back through he apologized and upgraded us to larges!! Best Taco Bell I’ve ever been to.“

“My God. In a world where people are chins on food, I opened up my chicken pita and found an explosion of delicious seasoned chicken. It was plenty full in fact I had to use a fork to finish it. I couldn’t believe how tender it was and how friendly the service was. A real tree to find a restaurant that still cared.“

“The restaurant was very clean and the staff was professional and friendly. I had an issue with the app, and Justin helped me resolve it so I could get my rewards. The food was fresh and still hot. They left a Great 1st impression on me. Kudos 👏“

“Tried this place for the first and definitely not last time on 1/4 (Orland Park location). Absolutely delicious! The person taking orders was so helpful and patient with our many questions. Service was quick and everything was so flavorful and cooked perfectly.“

“Their custard is great! Loved the chocolate and toffee.“

“Usually great service and people, but you guys missed the mark tonight. The delivery person outside tried to give me at least 3 different orders that weren’t ours, and when we got home the chicken nuggets were missing the sauce, and the chili was missing the toppings and sour cream. Not a great outing tonight.“

“Fresh and delicious food. Nice to have a halal restaurant in Palatine.“

“Absolutely enjoyed my lunch at this new location! I’ve been here several times in the drive thru since they opened and had time to stop in the dining room today. Service was quick, my meal was hot and fresh, and the atmosphere was inviting and overall pleasant. Bathrooms were also clean so I appreciate that! Will be a regular customer now that McHenry has a beautiful new chick fil a close to home.“

“I'm disappointed they changed their hours . Id have breakfast there on my way to work but now I can't . Was the only place you could get a big work truck in or a truck and trailer. You could pull up and honk your horn and the lady's would come to the window.( They are the best and the cook is great to )The new hours suck they don't open till 8 am and I guess I'll have to find a new place to get breakfast. Other wise I like this place and the people who work there .“

“Had the ghost pepper chicken sandwich, boyyy was that delicious and spicy!
Went thru the drive thru they forgot my sauces for the nuggets had to go back and get them luckily we always check our order before we leave no biggie! Customer service was great and efficient
A lot of spots to park bathroom was clean“

“My family of six ate at Culvers in McHenry on Tuesday, Dec 31 about 1:30. We were greeted with a pleasant hello. The lady who took our order got it right and was pleasant.Since were a group of 6, I figured it would take a little longer to get our order. That wasn't the case. Not only did the order come quickly, but is also accurate. That was wonderful! When we were nearing the end of our meal, a gentleman, (Jude, I believe) can around with free samples of the flavor of the day (Mint explosion). Never has that happened at Colvers to me in the many times I eat at different Culvers! What a nice touch! Upon leaving, we got a cheery Thank you, have a great day and happy new year. I wish I lived a little closer because Culvers in McHenry would definitely be my go to place. Thank you for good food and the kindness you all showed.“

“The food is really good, seasoned well and not just thrown together. Their customer service is always great and they always are friendly to everyone who comes in.“

“my local jersey mikes is trash. this one in crystal lake is awesome. very friendly staff. last time my card wasn't working and the girl hooked me up. I like her the most at that store“

“Maria is amazing! I just left there and ordered through the drive thru. I have been coming pretty regularly lately and she informed me I have been ordering something the wrong way and paying extra money when I could have just been substituting instead. She is also super friendly. Wonderful employee and I think she deserves a raise! :)“

“I have been ordering from here for years. Great service, great food, prepared fast, and a clean store. But my favorite thing of all is Danielle, the manager! She is so friendly and always remembers me. Thanks for making me feel special, even when I'm just grabbing some pizza!“

“Everything tasted great tonight but for some reason the bun just fell apart...“

“while they usually do great I ordered 2 of the big Kahana tubs today. I've never had one but as the sandwich and pictures show, it's not supposed to have lettuce. I had half my teeth removed a few weeks ago and lettuce is just not doable for me. highly disappointed.“

“Yummy 😋 Good ice cream 🍦“

“Their Butter Burgers have a unique and tasty quality. Though thin - like most fast food burgers - they appear to have a slightly larger diameter than Shake Shacks patty. Their fries are also crinkled. Their shakes are above average though not quite as thick as Shake Shack; especially enjoyed their unique mint chocolate chip shake.“

“The food was good. I ordered 2 grilled chicken sandwiches at around 9pm from the drive through. The order took not even 5 minutes and it was so good. You could tell everything was fresh and of high quality. Also, both the drive through window girl and the gentleman that walked out my order to me were nice. Good job Culver's!“

“Best playground! New playgrounds not As big. We love the tunnels“

“BEST sub sandwiches, ever!!! Yeah, it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for!“

“I stopped at the drive-thru around 11:00 p.m. yesterday (11/01/25). The guy who took my order was very polite. When I ordered some tenders, he told me it would take about five minutes to make some. He asked if I wanted to wait. I said I did. When the guy brought out my order he apologized for the wait and told me he included a couple extra tenders because of the inconvenience.

This is EXACTLY the kind of service a customer wants. Five stars.

Night shift manager: please tell the guys who were working last night that they did a great job for one of their customers--give them a spiff if you can.“

“I had a strawberry mango salad,chicken nuggets, sweet tea it was delicious I would have it again“