Top Dog Pizza & Pub
                                8638 N 2nd St, Machesney Park
                                 (779) 368-2253
                            
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So for about a year, my husband and I have driven by this place and we always say we’re gonna stop in there and check it out thinking it was a hot dog place. We just never did. We had some running around to do in the area and I finally said to him, let’s go check out the hot dog place 😃 So we went in there and we were shocked to see it wasn’t a hotdog place at all!🤣 We never paid attention to the fact that the sign says “pizza and pub”😂 They had a fantastic bar, daily special’s, and the food was outstanding. Of course we had to come back the next day for lunch again to get more fantastic food! The bartenders are awesome and we even got to meet one of the owners who sat and talked to us for a while. I definitely recommend this place and wow most people think bar food is just average. This place is definitely not average. It’s probably the best bar, food and drinks in the area! I look forward to seeing what the future holds for this little place as I can see it growing and holding events in the future, including more bands and outdoor activities. It definitely goes above and beyond normal bar food. They are definitely the Top Dog Pub in the area! 😁
We honestly didn't have big expectations for this place. It's not busy very often, but we were looking for something different. After being here...I have NO IDEA why they aren't more busy!! The food was excellent! Service was fast and friendly. We had our 2 young girls with us and they had a really decent kids menu. We all loved the skinny fries (maybe mcd's size), but these tasted way better!
It's a little more of a bar and gambling machine feel inside than we typically like for bringing in our girls... But it wasn't very busy, and the food tasted so good, we didn't mind. My husband had the cheese burger and he said he's got a new favorite burger now! I had the chicken bacon ranch quesadilla and that was so good and not dry at all! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Good portions. Cold drinks. Good service. The burgers are da bomb! Clean, nice, phone/app drive thru, they got it all, we'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited 45 minutes and left because food never arrived. Server told us after we said we were leaving that the kitchen was backed up. There was maybe 20 people in the place and most had already ate their food. We’ve been there a few times now but probably won’t be back.
We waited almost two hours for our food. Service was terrible. Waitress was not friendly or attentive for a group of 10. They were handing out gift cards at our tournament and they did not take it off our bill. Three hours later we finally closed out.
First time here and all in all 10/10. Service was fast, Tuesday at 5pm. We got the cheese curds, cheese personal pizza and the veggie lovers pizza. Best cheese curds I’ve ever had. Pizza was amazing and so unique. Can’t wait to come back and definitely recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One star because they run the same greedy, rigged slot machines as everyone else.
Just another pocketbook vacuum operation overseen by the corrupt illinois gaming board.
Put in some real slots.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service. Mid week so not loud in there and not super busy. Good prices, server was so nice. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Great service. Great owners. Pizza may be some of the best in the area.
Perfect spot to watch sports as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The wings are very good and the service is top notch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Loaded Fries, Italian Beef, Hot Dog
Stopped in and ordered an Italian beef with fries and the food was awesome. fast service. We will be back for more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was ok. Service was absolutely non existent! Waitress got our drinks and took 45 mins to get back to the table to take our food order. Then it took 35 mins to get our food we ordered. We got asked one time if we wanted refills in the entire time we were here. Then she returns and asked how we want to do the check we respond and she just walks away as I'm explaining how to split it. Then it took another 20 mins to get her back to figure out how to split the check. When we would check to see where she was at she was just standing behind the bar. This is not how to get people back and not how to get a good tip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Pizza under cooked
Kid-friendliness: Nope
Wheelchair accessibility: Maybe to get in the door, but after that, not really
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
First time there. Was recommended by a friend and it's a very cool establishment. Can't wait to try some food next time. Clean bathrooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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