Fast Food Restaurants near Mettawa

“This is my husband’s and my favorite breakfast stop while traveling from Illinois to Tennessee. Why can’t other McDonald’s be just as good? We always have freshly baked breakfast sandwiches with efficient and friendly service. Real clean too. Look forward to another visit on our next trip.“

“The food was great and the service was quick as well! Great atmosphere and good people. Our fav was the Knockout Burger but a close second was the Hot Chick. The wings were crispy and juicy albeit a little on the sweeter side for a mango habanero. Over all loved the food and will be coming back for more!

Dietary restrictions: Zabiha Halal“

“Outstanding. Saw a post on Insta and happened to be cruising through Palatine so I decided to form my own opinion. I’m certainly glad I stopped. Everything was on point. Burger was so good. I’m not normally down with waffle fries but these were great. Nice and crispy and the seasoning wasn’t over powering. I also did the Oreo shake because why not! I will definitely be coming back cuz I’m curious how the chicken sandwich is. Seriously a great smash burger and worth the money imo. Staff was great, friendly and upbeat. The whole place was nice and clean. Love the vibe with the 60’s diner music. Cheers Reps!

Parking: Same as you’d get at any fast food joint.

Kid-friendliness: 100% good for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible.“

“This place is absolutely incredible. The service every single time is top-notch . Every time I’ve been here which is more than three the same guy has been behind the counter. This is truly a jem in Linconshire.

The Portion size feels like it is nearly double what you get at chipotle. Obviously, this is an Asian style bowl place and the amount of toppings that they have is absolutely incredible. All the veggies are super fresh and they have great sauce. My son loves the mango chill drink. I had a zipper too, and it is a really tasty super thick mango drink.“

“I grew up on Super dawg and had to visit on my Chicagoland visit. I was staying closer to the Wheeling location in the Northwest suburbs. They have a true Chicago dog, with neon green relish, sport peppers and poopy seed bun. It was a treat to also find a pickled green tomato.

On the downside, hot dogs seemed smaller and definitely less crinkle fries, in. A smaller box. Perhaps next time I will order just the hot dog and a side of fries as a better value and more fries. They have more food options available for those that aren't into hot dogs. A nostalgic place to visit.

Parking: Plenty of parking at Wheeling location. Limited at Chicago/original location.“

“I recommend Leo’s for good food served by friendly people. Get on their email list for money-saving coupons. Keep this family owned business going!“

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

“It’s a great place to bring your family“

“Discovered this place while browsing around the area looking for different places to try during my lunch hour: very friendly staff, very quick and convenient, the food was very tasty. Highly recommend!“

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

“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.“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“The service and food were awesome! I'd definitely recommend to friends and family!“

“Crispy Korean style corn dog!! All of them are great especially with Korean ttokbboki, chill paste with chewy rice cake!! After the main dishes, finished with a bubble tea! Ttokbboki was best around this area!!

Vegetarian options: Good!! You can ask as well!

Parking: Huge parking lot!

Kid-friendliness: All the menus are great for kids“

“This restaurant doesn’t have indoor seating. If you want to sit and eat, you will have to sit outside. Overall, the food including the shakes rock! Great place to grab food on Washington St in Waukegan!“

“Mediterranean power bowl w/tofu instead of chicken“

“Niki's Gyros is my absolute favorite spot for a quick bite. The staff is friendly, and every single item on the menu is outstanding. Under the new ownership, this already unbelievable establishment has only gotten better. The fact that the former owner Bill is still cooking at night adds to its appeal. I couldn't recommend this restaurant more highly - it serves the best gyros in all of Chicagoland.“

“****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.“

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

“The service was extraordinary. Huge shot out to Mel, Kyle and Gaby for helping me with the menu and staying patient with me when I was being picky. The food itself was really good, I got the chipotle glaze it had a tangy, mild kick to it which I loved. When I moved over to the dining room it looked really clean and stocked in items. I certainly recommend for you guys to try the house made drinks!“

“Reasonable prices, Good food“

“10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“BBQ Patio is my go-to. The food is always good, hot, fresh, and ready to go! I love the fact that they care about their employees and family time. I've never in all the years I've been going to the Patio had a bad experience. You want good food fast, on the go, dining in or out on their patio, you will leave full and sassy! Thank you BBQ Patio for being the neighborhood go-to.“

“Just wanted to say, Cafe Zuppas "Afternoon Crew" knows how stay calm during rush hour time,while being short staffed that late evening. Rare nowadays to find good service and the food is always delicious we appreciate your hard work everyone.“

“Delicious Food and awesome service !!! We have now been enjoying this Dengeos Location for 4 awesome years !!!

Kid-friendliness: There are highchairs and large tables to accommodate.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ample parking and ease of entrance.“

“Muy buen servicio y amabidilad very good service and friendly people“

“Very efficient drive-thru and friendly associates for an early morning breakfast order. The breakfast sandwich was great, and I'm stunned that I haven't gone to Wendy's more often. The parking lot was wide open in the early morning, and traffic on Half Day was congested with kids heading to school.“

“Great food the gyros was amazing I think the New owner is doing a great job taking care the place“

“Prices are NUTS, but this a great burger. Solid location too, pretty timely too, the majority of experiences I’ve had here have been very satisfying. Honestly speaking, 5 Guys in general is just one of the best burgers you can get around, even though it’s a chain. Honestly, if they dropped the price a bit I’d be here ALL the time“

“Love this place. Reasonably priced good food. #iraeats.“

“Fantastic Mexican food. Friendly Staff. Hidden Gem. Eat local.“

“The best service and Beef in this area. I bought 5 pounds of bee for July 4th and it came with sweet peppers and bread. The employee was super courteous and very helpful. Everyone asked where I got the beef from and said it was superb. Thank you to the people that worked on my order and thanks for your gracious service“

“Always great food, but I wanted to leave a review just to comment on the employees. Went today during the dinner rush and the drive thru crew's patience, kindness and efficiency was impressive, shout out to them.

The spicy chopped chicken salad is amazing and the garden dog was also a hit.“

“This is our first time in Chicago and eating at Raising Cane. The staff was very friendly, helpful and had our food out in less than 5 mins.“

“Very clean and delicious eats🤤😋“

“This is the first thing my sister wanted after her graduation from basic training. All of the workers in there were super nice and all of our food was so good. I just wish they had cheese sauce when we went. The play place was nice for the littles with us.“

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

“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.“

“Wow best Chicago hot dog I have ever had, service was great. My new go to place.“

“For a fast food spot, this place went above and beyond. The staff greeted us when we walked in and thanked us on the way out. One team member was cleaning and wiping down tables the entire time we were there, and the floors were spotless. You rarely see this level of cleanliness and customer service at a fast food restaurant.“

“I had Luke's italian beef with provo and peppers. My husband had a burger and my daughter had a turkey sub. We each had an order of fries (pictured) the portions were generous as you can see. The food is great we do recommend. The staff is friendly. Indoor seating or you can eat outdoors.“

“You ever watch the American Pie movies?

Those crazy kids always eating at their good ol American burger joint.

That’s the Sammie’s vibes.

American, Chicago, Family owned.

Sammie’s truly treats their customers like family and I can’t say that about many places.

The owner Dom G might be the coolest guy in the world. Friendly, fun, and a breath of fresh air

If you want a good beef, burger, Chicago dog, or my personal favorite the chicken sandwich (fried ofc) stop by and grab a bite“

“Awesome experience, love that they support local youth sports organizations. Culver’s is awesome“

“I like this place. The staff are OVERLY NICE and the food is consistent. The spicy chicken ? sammy is solid…the only thing
I should remember to pass on is the lettuce (it shhould not be on a hot sammy-
It becomes flimsy and gross). Fries are good and the ? lemonade is excellent. This may be “fast food” but I never feel “rushed” in this place.“

“Culver’s Grayslake is my 32nd Culver’s. As someone else in the reviews said, “You can’t go wrong with Culver’s.” I visited on Friday, May 23, 2025. Their ice cream always hits the spot and I couldn’t believe how great business was going. The staff was friendly and respectful and overall the mood and atmosphere of Culver’s in Grayslake, Illinois was awesome! (Written 5-30-25)“

“Excellent experience from friendly staff. Highly recommend“

“I ordered a small request of chicken tenders and cheese curds (that's it!!) And it took almost 30 minutes for them to get it to me. So much for fast food. The worst part was I ordered takeout, so by the time I got home, both the chicken and the curds were cold. But every other time has been no problem, with really good food.

Parking: Lots of spots

Kid-friendliness: Really nice to children- they have special bags that kids meals come in, and prizes behind the counter for frequent visitors, not to mention the number of booths which we all know kids love for some reason...“

“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!“

“We love their food, like always. Very fresh, healthy and yummy. It is clean relaxed environment.

Great service, and whenever you we went, they always prepare your order efficiently, ans serve you with care.

Kid-friendliness: Very clean environment, utensiles easilly accessable for kids to take for themselves.“

“Been coming here since they opened. Consistently good food and friendly staff. Love the burgers and paninis. It’s livelier than the traditional diner, partly because of the bright walls, and a great place to eat!“