The best Restaurants in Sycamore ranking of March 2025
77 restaurant menus in Sycamore, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
Portillo's Cheeseburger Cheese Fries and Chicken Tenders
Hot Dog Fries and Chocolate Malt
Strawberry Shortcake
Beef
Chopped Salad
Salad
Veggie Dog
Hot Dog
Ribs
French Fries
French Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Italian Beef
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago Dog
Garbage Salad
Sit down
American
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Everyone told me I had to get Portillos while in Illinois, and now I know why! I was so happy to see veggie dogs on the menu and to be able to get it..."
Emily Wollenberg
"Loved everything about Portillos! Excellent Italian Beefs! All of the food we ordered was very fresh hot and delicious! Very friendly staff and great..."
JACK GOODWIN JR (jAcK aTtAcK)
"Maybe it's just me, but I usually get good service with my good energy. Anyway, the food was what it should be, my order was on point, just some good..."
Hotcakes with Strawberry Topping and Whipped Cream
Mcchicken w Cheese
Spicy Mayo Sandwich not Chicken
Chicken Mcnuggets
Mcmuffin
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Mocha Frappe
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Was in town for the Pumpkin fest, stopped to eat and grand babies had a blast playing there. Thanks..."
Sheila Schofield
"The meet up spot of..."
Javier Rosario
"Staff was polite. Tables were a bit dirty even though they were not very busy. Play place was nice for the kids but not very big. Was only 1 ball for..."
James
"Fast and efficient morning staff. Everyone is super friendly here and the food is some of the best McDonald's breakfast and burgers I've had from the..."
David Davis
"Went with friend for late afternoon snack and hydration break. Great service. Clean and relaxed..."
"Had the chance to get out this evening and enjoy a fantastic dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sycamore IL. Wait for two was a little long, 20 minutes,..."
Dr WHO
"We went here for my birthday dinner. Our service was excellent especially considering there was 6 of us, 2 of which were younger children. The drinks..."
Nancy
"For under $30 for a 26oz perfectly cooked bone in ribeye steak you cannot go wrong and you cannot go away hungry. Prepare for the meat..."
Chris Lancaster
"OMGOSH, this was our first time at Texas Roadhouse and our server Wyatt was beyond wonderful.
I'm on a HIGH PROTEIN diet only, after looking at the..."
Sabrina Valdez
"Walked in and there were 2 staff standing there talking while I was standing there waiting to be greeted. One walked away and the other walked behind..."
Warren Carlton
"I stopped in for lunch with my daughter this afternoon and everything was great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Our appetizers and food..."
"02/18/22 Food was good. Real good. Breast so juicy you need a bib. Taters and gravy and biscuits sufficient. Much, much better!
(Previous review):..."
Red Smitty
"The food and service are always good for me. I enjoy the fish dinners and sometimes take food for the family, and it satisfies the..."
Jim Manley
"Tried their new vegetarian chicken nuggets. They are pretty good, with a good texture. They are a little pricey, but I guess that's to be..."
paul
"I always order my chicken from here, and KFC never disappointed me so far, even mess up an order i had one time and gave me a full on 2 bucket meals!..."
vxbe
"Fast and friendly service. The food was good and..."
"This is the BEST frozen Custard around! Their quarts and pints are worth every penny and they have a huge menu of flavors to choose from. The Caramel..."
Madi Lantz
"The best frozen custard ever! It’s tradition to have it whenever we visit sycamore/Dekalb area! My favorite flavors are black raspberry and butter..."
Mona
"Took my boys here for the first time, and they loved it. I hadn't been there for years. We live in the town that Culver's was founded, and the boys..."
Mike Solt
"One of my favorite places in Sycamore for a cold treat! The lines are always long, but trust when I tell you, it's definitely worth the wait. With..."
Miscellaneous Muzik
"Best frozen custard in Dekalb County. Really like the raspberry sundae. Chocolate malt is good..."
Anthony Mullens
"This is one of the gems 💎 of the Sycamore community!
Ollie’s frozen custard definitely lived up to the hype. This place has a massive variety..."
Steven Duran
"We've lived in Dekalb County for 6 years now and Ollie's is our favorite place to grab something sweet and delicious. I've never ordered something..."
Michelle Washington
"Amazing place to get ice cream! Staff are always friendly and the sundaes are to die..."
"Prices are different online vs in person. Food was good, meats are very..."
sandra colwell
"Very good. I'm glad to see more Middle Eastern places. The food is very good. They Southwest chicken soup was spicy and may be very hot for some. It..."
A Piper
"Amazing! The food is so yummy with just the right amount of spices. I love Baba ghanoush and I was not disappointed. The Shawarma was so good! Highly..."
Marjorie Erdman
"First time going there for lunch with my son. Asked a customer what was good to eat here & he recommended a combo platter and it was a good choice I..."
Christy Stout
"My boyfriend and I came here for the first time the other day and the food was delicious and the service was friendly and helpful. My boyfriend..."
Desi Alvarez
"Absolutely love this place. The owners and staff are always personable and friendly when I go in. Food is amazing every time. Great portion..."
Chris Lange
"Always very good hot fresh. Nice to experience food from other region's in the world . Right here in N.Illinois. Check specials. Very..."
Doug The Viking
"1st time here. Really enjoyed my sandwich as did my wife. Will come back..."
"I've always had a great experience at this taco bell. My orders have always been correct, warm and perfect. Inside is clean and the drive through..."
Nancy
"Very solid Taco Bell overall. I usually judge Taco Bells on their Chalupa and 80% of the time it is great here. The thing that pushes this place over..."
Joseph McAllister
"Ok this Taco Bell is amazing. The super enthusiastic guy taking orders through the drive through should do stand up comedy. He is HILARIOUS and makes..."
Brandon D
"I've always had great experiences here. It's usually pretty clean, and the drive thru is efficient. I generally love taco..."
Della Harrod
"Just stopped for a beverage, but I've gotta give them 5 stars for the guy working the drive-thru!! Made me..."
Liz Foy
"Everyone that works here is awesome 😎 one of the best Taco Bell restaurants I've been too in..."
David Davis
"They were open on Fourth of July at 9pm! Thank you for your patriotism..."
"I love Long John's made journey from marengo for my fix. Wife and daughter are KFC fans so all good. Hush puppys were great batter on fish same. Last..."
Kevin Sawallisch
"Went to get some long john silvers, got there tried to place my order, they said they weren't doing long john silvers that day, so I got kfc which..."
"Great gyros!! Their drive through is always very fast and food is always fresh. I have never had a bad experience with staff or had any problems with..."
Ryan S.
"We love Tom & Jerry's! There are lots of amazing choices to feed the whole family. There isn't a bad meal there! When you choose Tom and Jerry's..."
S V
"I always receive great customer service here! I nice hello and a kind voice truly goes along way. Not to mention the great food! Thanks T& J for..."
Sheridan Threadgill
"Ordered Greek Chicken Salad. Fresh vegetables. 2 containers Greek Dressing. Had one large chicken breast cut in bite sized pieces. It was a ready..."
Marlys Knepper
"Very personable and kind staff. Excellent food! Nothing fancy, but delicious. Not sure how Portillo's stays in business with these guys as their..."
JM A
"My family and I are so lucky to live , work and go to school on this side of town . There are so many choices of food on this street. If you ask any..."
Shane Weber
"We 💗 Tom & Jerry’s. The Cajun Chicken Sandwich is my favorite, as is the flavored milkshakes. Love that they have delivery too. Helps with our..."
"Our server Jonathan was outstanding. He was hilarious yet professional and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. Will definitely be..."
Kathleen Matheyy
"I have a sensitivity to onions and the manager Jonathan who was behind the bar personally went to the kitchen to check the ingredients of the sauces..."
"First time ordering, and on top of it, it was Easter! And we weren't the only ones wanting pizza because I think they were kind of busy. Regardless..."
Lisa Ross
"It is hit or miss if it will be a good (consistent) pizza. Our last was thin crust pepperoni with 1/2 mushrooms and I could only see 2 pepperoni but..."
Gregory Taylor
"Ordered on a Friday night and expected the 45+ minute wait as noted on the order. That’s what you do when you order on a Friday night after 6pm...."
"Friendly courteous service! The grand boys had a blast!..."
Bob Wetch
"Thank you so much to Dunkin' Donuts in Sycamore for your donation to Rock The Barn 2016. Thanks to your generosity and the support of the rest of..."
Julianna Davis Ladas
"The Dunkin Donuts in Sycamore,IL has the best iced coffee and donuts. And the employees are so nice and helpful. And the displays are very neat and..."
Trent Garcia
"I'm all about customer service and I must give KEVIN a hats off! Instead of the usual "No Problem" when I thanked the order taker for taking my..."
David Lloyd
"Our go to morning coffee spot. We even bring our dog with everyday and he gets a munchkin! Our mornings wouldn't be the same without our Dunkin..."
"This is one of those hometown restaurants you have to stop at. It's got that warm mom and pop shop feels. The staff is friendly and the food is good...."
David Navarro
"Went on google to look up a place to have breakfast at 6 in the morning on a Saturday and sycamore parkway restaurant came up. I went in at 6:08 am..."
Random Guy
"Excellent!! Never disappoints! This time we had salad and soup. Tortilla soup is my favorite and these folks exceeded my expectations!! Delicious!!..."
Jenny Wakeley
"Excellent small town restaurant. You can't go wrong stopping there for breakfast. Friendly, efficient waitstaff, and the cooks know what they are..."
Greg Rourke
"This is my favorite breakfast spot. The colassal omelet is my pick of choice. The hasbrowns are great and the coffee is seemingly bottomless with how..."
Bryan Wilcher
"We sampled a variety of items from the menu: biscuits and gravy, feta and spinach omelet, pancakes, crepes, chocolate milk and coffee. Our waitress..."
Jimmy Peterson
"Nice place seems family run. Good service and kind attentive staff. Big menu w American..."
"Great spot in downtown Sycamore if you're looking for some authentic Mexican cuisine. The staff is super friendly and hard working, the food is..."
Jen LaDeur
"Had the best dinner, chilie relleno, freshly made and the best, also a frozen strawberry margarita, it’s a must dine..."
Christine Wright
"The service was phenomenal! I got three refills of chips and salsa and the server was always there to refill me even though I was so needy. She also..."
John Wills
"They have great traditional style tacos. Prices are OK. They have some spicey sauces..."
Optimus Prime's head
"Hands-down the best margaritas in Illinois. Jalapeño pineapple even the avocado margarita is the Delicious the mango the strawberry the watermelon..."
"Staff was very attentive and friendly. The drinks were good. The coconut shrimp were cooked perfectly and I wanted another sauce to take home. I am..."
Phil Meyers
"Stopped here on our way to visit a friend!
The steak I had was cooked perfectly, and honestly probably the best steak I've ever had. The crab cakes..."
Xaxaxaxa
"There were 4 of us Saturday at 5. The food was outstanding. The salmon is the best I have had. Our waitress Cheyanne also outstanding and very..."
william seedorf
"Got the Shrimp and Grits after a hard decision because the menu is amazing. Let me tell you. I have had this dish up and down the east coast and..."
John Rueff (p play)
"Chicken Poblano soup is one of their signature items. The Italian appetizer of Arancini is great too. One of the top restaurants in DeKalb County! ..."
Jeremy Jewell
"Fantastic food and atmosphere!
Our waitress was very nice and our food was..."
Kayla Haddock
"We had a wonderful night at Nat's On Maple. We went there for our anniversary dinner and as always, the service was great and the food was..."
"I would have to say there cod fish dinner is the best thing...I tried there burger but I think they smash it way to much. I thought I took a picture..."
Mary Norman
"I love this place!!!! Best crew! Best food and very clean!!!! At 61 years young, I always order a kids meal and I enjoy my little ice cream that..."
Lilly Belle
"I have never failed to get great service here, and I have also never failed to get great food. Everything is hot and fresh, and you don't have to..."
Steph J
"Always clean. Fresh hamburgers, good fries. Excellent seafood dinners. Very friendly helpful staff. Easy to get to with plenty of parking. Wheelchair..."
John Eberman
"Culver's is a great place to get any kind of great, fresh food with friendly workers. I personally got the onion rings, and I dipped them in their..."
Hannah Graham
"The Other day I wanted sometime for two one scoop Ice cream Sundays. They were extremely busy so, I just waited because I thought perhaps they were..."
Isobell Izzie
"I visit here every few months and always have freshly made food. My order is always right. I would say be sure to ask for napkins because typically..."
"Had a fun time here. Service was fast and nice and there was a ton of variety to choose from at multiple price points. Worth the short drive up from..."
Colin Siegel
"wow this place is delicious! what a cute little place. sake is super yummy, along with agedashi tufo, and veggie tempura were amazing! sushi was..."
raquel hakkenberg
"Great service! The food was great and fresh when it arrived at my table. Although it is a little pricey especially for just one person. Inside is..."
Delta
"If I could give this place 10 stars I would! Also the serving of chicken fried rice would serve a family of 6 so we definitely had leftovers! The..."
Tiffany Ann
"Omi sushi is very good! I am a sushi fanatic. The restaurant is very clean and has a nice relaxing atmosphere. The staff is very kind and attentive...."
Tina Hasselberger
"Omi is the best sushi DeKalb, hands down! I've never been disappointed by anything I've ordered. Their other dishes are fantastic as well; I fell in..."
"We had a fantastic breakfast - you get a lot of food and it tasted great. Friendly service as well! Pricing was absolutely reasonable with what..."
Irish Guy
"The rocky mountain skillet, or the Denver omelet and pancakes 🥞 were super good and tasty.
I'm super happy you guys come back.
For the non..."
Ivette Flores
"Been coming to eggsclusive for years. I was so happy the opened back up for dine in. Always great service and delicious..."
Elizabeth Barahona
"I would recommend to anyone wanting a very delicious breakfast. Little pricey but totally worth it. The staff is very nice as..."
Tony Valentin
"FIRST TIMER!!!
Thank you, to my waitress Ava. The manager, Hannah, even checked to make sure breakfast was perfect! Very clean, with home feel in the..."
JaLee Poore
"Pretty good and super delicious. Extra clean..."
Yesenia Yazmín
"Went here for something different and it was great! Had the steak bagel and chorizo breakfast burrito. Both items were hot, fresh and flavorful. I'll..."
"Wonderful family owned eatery.
Call or check online for unique daily/weekly specials.
I had the "Hawaiian' tacos...so delicious! (see pic).
Another..."
Luis Ramirez
"We had Nina’s cater our wedding this past weekend. Our guests loved the food truck! The food quality just as great as when we’ve dined in. We had..."
Tara Haselhorst
"As an event, wedding and travel planner I was skeptical of a Nina's Taco Truck to provide an amazing dinner to 150 people in a reasonable amount of..."
Janet Barbeau
"Great, Authentic Mexican food priced just right. Friendly staff, quick and accurate with the orders. We phoned in our order on our visit. So good we..."
Gavin Novales
"The place is not too small but not big neither. The food was very authentic if thats what you're looking for and the service is very friendly and..."
Ricardo Chavez
"Great experience! Tried the Burrito Suizo and wife the Veggie Burrito. And, oh my! You could feed a family on just one they're so large. Tasty, great..."
Schulenburg Realty, Inc.
"We love this small gem of a restaurant when we go through Sycamore. Blink and you might miss it. Great food, prices, and service. The horchata,..."
Derreck
"This place really deserves all the praise it gets in these reviews.... awesome..."
"It's nice to stop here to get a cup of coffee before grabbing some groceries. The Chocolate Covered Expresso beans are pretty..."
Brando Toe
"Caribou is the best coffee in DeKalb-Sycamore, and barrista Eric is the best! I've been to cafe's in Italy, Venice and Paris, and he is a whiz: Two..."
John Schaeffer
"Such a bummer… being from Iowa I was so excited to find a Caribou within an hour drive (being as I live in Rockford). But I was quickly..."
Joshua Berven
"One of the only Caribou Coffees in Illinois, we need more. So much better than..."
CROW
"Great coffee and an amazing place to grocery..."
Peter
"This was my first time trying Caribou Coffee, not only was it delicious but the barista was so kind. I was very indecisive and was recommended the..."
Layla Leesul
"I LOVE Caribou and just moved back to IL and I moved closer to Caribou. Any chance I get I stop. Always fast service and friendly. 😀 only request..."
Ruth Trimarchi
"Best coffee and raspberry lemonade in Sycamore. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Got to meet the owner Linda on one of my coffee..."
"Bought breakfast for my son and I after being up most of the night. My son loved the French toast sticks with syrup. Coffee tasted good. Breakfast..."
Marlys Knepper
"The usual fast food option but with a difference. The order lines are much more organized and functional. There is a definite flow without the..."
Kathie Decker
"Haven't been to a Burger King in a while and quite enjoyed my double Whopper. Only issue was I asked for mustard and none was on my..."
Ted Horton
"I love this burger King. This location has very friendly employees and they are very attentive. The food is always hot and fresh. The fries are very..."
"Had a GREAT experience here. I enjoyed the atmosphere, decor, and soft music playing.
After sitting, they brought bread, water, and a small plate..."
Desiree Miklus
"Amazing pasta. The rigatoni with vodka sauce is the best I’ve ever had. I can build my pasta however I like, noodle, sauce, and topping. It’s a..."
Dominic Monaco
"Ordered Takeout. First time trying Maria's Little Italy. Food prepared as expected and on time. Ordered Il Solo Mio Pizza and Spaghetti with..."
Schulenburg Realty, Inc.
"Excellent! Maria was there and treating everyone like friends and family. I felt like my Italian Nonna was making sure I got enough to eat and drink...."
Lynsi B
"This little restaurant is a gem. The house dressing is delicious. The bread was fresh and they have Real butter on the table.
They don’t take your..."
Pat Gamble
"We had Maria's Little Italy cater for my baby shower and the food was fantastic! I ordered by phone and it was a fantastic experience from start to..."
"Fast, friendly service. Standard American diner fare with creative specials and large..."
Jeremy Simon
"Not only is the new owner Jets,as sweet as the day is long, she is as classy as it gets. Very refreshing in today's a about me world to encounter a..."
Tom Coco
"As always, great food at a great price with top notch cooks and service. Never have I ever had anything less than spectacular..."
Joey Fisher Jr
"The food was good and the portions were large. The service was fantastic. Great local place to..."
Denis Duffy
"Great locally owned business. What you come to expect from a local Diner. Clean and spacious. Reasonably priced. Service was great. Requested an..."
D. Campbell
"My Monte Cristo sandwich was very good.. FF were hot and crispy. Service was friendly and..."
"Only rooftop bar in DeKalb County. The outdoor patio is enclosed with a fire pit strong pours huge selection of beers and friendly staff. Didn't give..."
Shenan Gilleland
"Whenever I go to mvps the service and food is always so amazing! Beyond excellent in fact! Whenever I frequent this establishment I always look for..."
Taylor Dudek
"The new owners are working so hard and it shows!!! We love their food menu, everything is delicous and the rooftop bar is a must if you are just..."
Lizzy's Pink Boutique in Sycamore
"My first visit to this tavern, first off the bartender was fantastic she didn't ignore me like half of the other ladies do. I had the chicken cordon..."
L. Bailey
"We had steak tacos and the California Grilled Chicken sandwich, curly fries and chips and salsa and plenty of beer (had Antihero IPA on tap - yum)...."
Rich McGee
"Been visiting mvp off and on for 7 yrs ( just moved back to deklab ) experience is always quality. Food is great always. Also idk where they get the..."
Scott Kocienda
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