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!“

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

“The cashier was smiley and friendly. Received our order pretty quickly, too. The reasons I didn't rate 5 stars is because the toast was barely toasted and a bit soggy, and the chicken tenders seemed very small for the price. Not to mention, half of the breading came off of one of my tiny tenders. Overall the flavor was decent. The Canes sauce is the only reason for the 4th star. Had a much better experience the time before. I'll have to give it another shot a different time.“

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

“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. 😲😦“

“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!“

“My daughter and I went in for lunch. We were on a time crunch in between her sporting events. Brian Harris, the General Manager, was very friendly and very attentive. He was coming around to the tables and checking on us and other guests to make sure that everything was to our liking. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back.“

“****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.“

“reasonable for the pasta!“

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

“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 atmosphere,quick and friendly.“

“After a rough couple of weeks, I really needed a win — and Sticky Fingers in Algonquin delivered in a big way. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine Southern hospitality.

We ordered fried shrimp, wings, and fries, and I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve never seen shrimp or wings this big. The homemade breading was golden perfection — light, crisp, and some of the best I can remember. The sauces were spot-on, adding just the right kick, and the fries nailed that magic balance: crispy outside, fluffy inside.

The little touches here really add to the charm. A bucket of lollipops and a bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce sit on every table, and the décor gives the whole place a playful, welcoming vibe. Their canned soda selection is a nostalgic throwback — every flavor I loved as a kid — and the staff was so attentive and warm. Big smiles! They truly care about your experience.

Prices are very reasonable, and the daily specials make it even better (Lobster Sundays, anyone?). I even overheard other diners promising to return — and same here. I told the staff to get to know my face, because I’ll be back often!

Four more words: — Banana pudding. Caramel cake. 😮“

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

“I just had my first hamburger there, and it was so good! It was the 1/4 pound burger. It was juicy and fresh. I usually get the caesar chicken salad or a plain hot dog. The fries are good too. The staff is always friendly. I usually use the drive thru and it's very quick. The inside is clean and every employee goes out of their way to be helpful. Their prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous.“

“The golden spice apple cup is phenomenal! The “gold chocolate” reminds me of cookie butter and has been the best fall treat I’ve had all season so far. Their food and soup are amazing too. I always get the Try 2: ultimate grilled cheese with BBQ chicken salad or a pesto chicken sandwich with chicken enchilada soup. I’ve also tried their Mango Mojito mocktail which was delicious.

Food is great quality and I always enjoy the complimentary bread and chocolate dipped strawberry too. Highly recommend!“

“I always love coming here. The customer service is exceptional and Yash is one of the most kindest and warmest employee here. You always get positive vibes here. It’s one of the better subways to eat at. Sandwich making is exceptional here!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I love, love, LOVE this place. Super friendly staff and excellent food!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food was hot and fresh. The employees there are always helpful and friendly. They had some fun Halloween decorations up, and the restaurant and the restrooms were clean.

Parking: Plenty of parking including handicap parking.

Kid-friendliness: Anytime we have gone to this Wendy's the employees have been kind, friendly, helpful, and always doing their jobs.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is handicap parking. The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and there are wheelchair accessible tables.“

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

“Well I was reading up on the best burgers and five guys came up as #4 on this list so I wanted to give my opinion on there burgers . And I have to be honest with you friends , Five Guys in my humble opinion is definitely drum roll ..... #1 in my taste buds opinion !! Try them I don't think you will be disappointed !!!“

“I visited the Crystal Lake Culver’s on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. I am an avid fan of Culver’s and I have visited 35 locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky. As a resident of Crystal Lake I visit this Culver’s very regularly. The food was excellent and the service was quick. I definitely recommend the ice cream and the chicken. 5/5 I will definitely be back very soon. (Written 6-3-25)“

“yannin said she’d take care of our big order herself. She did amazing with time and reassuring us with the accuracy of the quality of food. Everything was highlighted on the receipt to make sure everything was there. Very satisfied with her service overall with serving with a great big smile“

“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“

“I like that they have new combos that you couldn't get before like pizza puff or half-sub with fries and drink. The onion rings seem to be the best in the area, with the perfect crunch. The staff was on par with filling out orders at a busy time.“

“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 burgers here are made fresh to order. Super high quality food.“

“best gyros! fries changed over the years, they soak up too much oil.“

“I love this store my family and I have been going to this store since I was a little kid. I got my wife a custom Ice Cream cake for her Birthday and she loved it. Highly Recommend!“

“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.“

“Visited many times. The food is adequate, which is fine because it's cheap. Get the saucy nuggets, frosty, and fries. Totally worth it. Only problem one time was the front-person not speaking English very well. Other than that, food is good and the atmosphere there is calming and nice.“

“Harry, the sandwich artist that happened to be working tonight is the man!! This location closes at 8:30pm and I was starving and was craving a sub, but it was already 8:25. I called the store and Harry answered and I said I didn’t want to be disrespectful and show up at closing time. He said “come on in no problem!” Then he made me a beautiful sandwich! Shoutout Harry he’s the real G.O.A.T.“

“Our family has always loved everything we've had from Photos, excellent quality, sooo tasty, and their menu is HUGE! I recently had my gallbladder removed, so I have been on a restricted diet for the past 4 months, and really struggle finding food I can eat at restaurants...until I discovered the chicken pita from Photos! It's an excellent low fat option, (2 for 1 on Sundays), and still tastes like you are eating a cheat meal! The chicken is to die for, and that tzatziki sauce - the best I've ever had (homemade as well, with dill!) Thank you Photos for always giving an incredible meal that we all enjoy!“

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

“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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christine did an amazing job with my order! The pizza was made perfectly — fresh, hot, and delicious. She even had it ready well before the estimated time, which was such a great surprise. On top of that, she was really friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. This is my go-to Papa John’s in the area, and Christine is a big reason why!“

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

“hard to believe, but Taco Bells (all) are very well run: ingredients always very fresh (they never miss on that), big menu, easy to & lots of modifications, staff is very well trained, stores are very clean & updated, open real late,. Great great value.

Sure, not authentic (those are good), & not a restaurant or high-end, but good. Even after many many yrs, better than ever.“

“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“

“Only reason I am giving it 4 stars, I am surprised, I know I didn’t want cheese sauce on my bacon breakfast burrito, , but even without, the burrito is very dry. They give you two hot sauce packets of Cholula. If you have an intolerance to anything spicy, I don’t know your tolerance level but my lips are still tingling 5-10 minutes after. It definitely can get your nose running a bit if you have too much. I had the packet on it, not a lot, but even without the amount of liquid, it still was very dry. The burrito stayed intact. No crumbling or breaking apart. Small cold brew & seasoned potatoes very good. Also the honey butter biscuit is delicious. Came to around 12.00. A meal to fill you up for a while. Service inside the girl was very nice as well.“

“My 2 1/2 year old grandson and I had lunch there today. The staff treated us with kindness and good service! We also enjoyed the beautiful fish pond!“

“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.“

“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.“