Best Quick Bites in Waukegan

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Big Ed's Bbq
Big Ed's Bbq
87/100 (5033 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Key lime pie
Fish
Pork
American
Barbecue
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Hands down the best BBQ in Northern Lake County. Hubs and I were on our way to Libertyville when I found Big Ed’s on Yelp. We detoured, and are..."
Christine Krambeer Klosinski
"Went for the first time and the ribs are about the best I've ever had - without sauce! The dry rub is outstanding and the meat is juicy and falls off..."
Sue Klock
"If you have been down south and know bbq and what it should taste like..... this is by far, hands down the best bbq place in the chicagoland area!! I..."
Eddie Fromm
"Hands down, my favorite BBQ around town. Big Ed is meticulous about quality from start to finish with his food. From the cuts of meat, to the wood..."
Nina Cherry Verhalen
"This is, by far, the best BBQ I have found in a long time!! I love this place and can’t recommend it enough!! What a gem in Lake..."
Juliet Paradowski Brady
"Good food, fast, friendly found myself a new eatery... Ribs fell off the bone, Catfish is amazing, and the sides... to die..."
Jane Laurie
"Best BBQ in the Midwest (if not the world), hands down! The burnt ends are legendary - get there early because they sell out regularly. The ribs..."
Jeremy Bloom
"Some of the best BBQ I’ve had in a long time, I would definitely recommend this place to..."
Randall W Falasz
"Omg.... best bbq I've had in years. It's hard to choose which sauce. Rib tips and pulled pork are to die..."
Claudea Heise
"My favorite barbecue place around. 6 excellent sauces to smother/dip your meat in. All the classic bbq meats available, as well as Catfish and..."
Rusty Leick
"The food was SO good. The people were even better! Great customer service. A must stop at place! We will be back for..."
Chrystal Franz
"This place is the bomb. The people are not only very friendly, but they truly care about their community, their customers and their food. Always had..."
Jay Klosinski
"Love the food and the atmosphere! Great workers, great place to enjoy a good..."
Patty Fourman
"I'm originally from the Westside of the city of Chicago which has the best Barbecue Joints I have ever visited....but now I live in North Chicago and..."
Michael T. Hargrett
"I had the combo plate Ribs and Tips. They fell off the Home! I'm not a potato fan but the mashed potatoes were..."
Sherlon Rayford
"Service great. People great. 3 lb burger great just could not finish the fries and bun in the 10 minutes. Great memory to have for my time in great..."
Alexandro Mititiero
"GO HERE!! This place is absolutely amazing and has the best BBQ I've ever had! I've traveled all over and had BBQ in many places and wow, Big Ed's..."
Ryan R.
"This place is really really good. I had the burnt ends dinner and oh my GOODNESS!!! I'm only eating burnt ends from now on 🥰🥰🥰. This is now..."
Chelle
"Great bbq food. Lovely staff. They even gave me the wifi code as i wasnt from US. I got the trio sammich. S Brisket excellent Smoked chicken..."
Kaman Lo
"Honestly the ribs and ribs tips have a class of their own. I don't know how they make this smokey crusty texture on the ribs because it is really..."
David “Do-chelin guide”
"Finally made it out to Big Eds in Waukegan. Quite a hike from The Loop but well worth the trip. Ordered the burnt end dinner which comes with 2..."
Rolo
"This is hands down the best bbq in Lake County. I have been coming here for many years, ever since they moved from downtown Waukegan, which must..."
Eric Sirinsky
"Awesome place to visit if you want real BBQ, the food was so delicious we took some..."
Ray Vaz
"You can tell that the food is amazing based on the line of people waiting for the restaurant to open up. Great food. Tons of selections and the..."
Jodie Schamper
"I'm a BBQ snob, I find it hard to find something I enjoy more than what I can do at home. That being said, the Fat Boy Sammich, loaded fries and..."
Ryan Christensen
"I had the pleasure of visiting Big Ed’s barbecue while on a work trip. I was asking everybody wants to go to place around to eat since I live 2 1/2..."
kenneth houston
"Wow. This place is incredible. I'm sad we didn't discover Big Ed's sooner, but so happy it's on our list of faves now. We ate in a bit later on a..."
Cassie H
"Easily my favorite bbq spot, and I’ve been to a lot of them. I’ve tried most of the menu but the ribs and catfish are my top choices. Family..."
Muamer Besic
"This bbq place is in what looks like an old Pizza Hut, but it is delicious, and the people are amazing. The Memphis sauce is..."
Mrs. Christensen
"The atmosphere and the service made the food taste better. You could tell that the food is made with love and it's your homestyle BBQ that makes a..."
Linda Kim
"Took Mom's for lunch for some good BBQ , the ribs and nachos was delicious Thank You all at Big Ed's keep up the good..."
Robert Guzman (Rob)
"Had a great experience all the way around so many choices of food. The combo was an excellent choice for being a first-timer. The potatoes are..."
Javyd Sawyer
"I am from Kansas City so I judge BBQ restaurants hard. Big Ed's passes the test. Great beef, rib tips were delicious but the best item I had was the..."
Dorian Gist
"Stopped By Today To Pick Up Lunch For My Dad. Never Been To Big Ed's Before Until Today...I Heard How Good The Food Was Here So I Decided To Give It..."
Javier Garcia
"All food was delicious! We had the ribs, burnt ends, greens and Mac n cheese. Burnt ends were so good I considered getting another order to take..."
Markus Kurz
C.y.o.c. -create Your Own Cheesecake And Cheesesteak
C.y.o.c. -create Your Own Cheesecake And Cheesesteak
84/100 (1232 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecake
Cheesesteak
Cheesecakes
Sandwiches
"Wow! Driving by here many time and finally stopped in. For those doing the same, your missing out. I got just the Philly steak n cheese. Mouth..."
Maria Navejas
"CYOC is simply the best! My wife and I live in Fox Lake, so we were regulars at that location, but now that it's closed down, we make the drive to..."
Dominic Renna
"I decided I wanted to try this location. On a Tuesday evening about five p.m. This location was really clean. The young lady that took my order was..."
Jenny Jones
"With all honesty, the food was better than what I expected. I got the Philly cheesesteak fries and this meal was rich in flavor. Fries were seasoned..."
Trigga So Official
"CYOC has always been a great place to eat. Tonight, we went to the Waukegan location. There was no ice in the drink machine. No napkins and no..."
Eric Shurts
"Pretty good little place, friendly people, and fast service. It was pretty tasty, I went with the “chicken works” cheesesteak sandwich. The..."
Riley Broderson
"Tried this today for the first time, very tasty! Fries are seasoned well, the chicken deluxe Philly was more food than anticipated, definitely a good..."
Chynna Rose
"Love their food! Really good flavor and fills you up! Best steak n cheese sandwich ever! Their fries have the best flavor! They also have bomb..."
Angela Cantu
"I had the king philly chicken and steak. It was delicious, flavorful and juicy, and there's like a dozen different cheeses to choose from to top it..."
Flip
"Good food, at a reasonable price... They advertise philly cheese steaks... Not quite the same, but still good... Very friendly..."
Bert P
"The food was outstanding and the employees are very friendly! Our sailor wanted this as his meal upon graduation. It didn’t..."
Tara Ironstar Lemstrom
"I can only speak to the kids' chicken tenders meal, as that's all we ordered, but they impressed me enough to write a review. They were made with..."
Justin Fisk
"Where's Diners Drive-Ins & Dives when you need em'? This is the best steak sandwich in the midwest. Get the steak works with onions mushrooms peppers..."
Chris Harris (aisle78eats)
"This place never disappoints. I drive an hour to introduce and share this great food with my friends. They were really impressed by the sandwiches as..."
Bobby Lee's Universe
"Been going to this place for years and is by far the best cheese steak in the county. No matter what you get from them it will not..."
Scott Cymbal
"Not bad, middle of the pack. Clean facility, excellent staff, clean bathrooms, just nothing extraordinary or exceptional. Like I said, middle of the..."
Johnny “El Dreddog” Gato
Leno's Submarine Shop
Leno's Submarine Shop
82/100 (1086 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Beef
Fast food
Deli
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best sandwiches in town, always has been and looks like it always will be! I've never had a bad experience at Leno's, food and service are always top..."
Brandon R. Rohrdanz
"Leno's the absolute freaking best in town. I've been coming here since I was a kid, nothing has changed. Same great quality, taste and..."
Shevon Sweetrealist Hunt
"I was born and raised in Waukegan for 18 years before moving to WI. Ashamed to say that I had never tried this gem of a place out. Today, I was in..."
Cindy Flores
"They r the BOMB haven't had 1 since 1985 but my mouth waters everytime I think about a HOAGIE. They call them subs lol out here in Las Vegas. Nobody..."
Gail Woodruff
"Leno's never disappoints! Waukegan landmark. I travel from Kenosha, WI just to get a ham and..."
Dianna Villalobos
"Great subs been getting them for over 15 years it is our staple for the super bowl..."
Alice Muñoz
"I've been eating at Leno's sandwich shop since before high school. Their subs are fresh and taste..."
Tracy Fuller
"Outstanding Great customer service and Great food for the Jr bulldogs basketball team #community..."
Antwonne Woods
"Great place great family ! Food is delicious check them out..."
Νότα Καραμπατσος
"Leno's is amazing food. I would rather have their tuna sub than steak and..."
Sherry Whitlock Hagen
"First time here. I had heard great things and Leno's did not disappoint. Looking forward to visiting again next..."
Mike Cholak
"Awesome subs, made with quality, fresh ingredients and the dressing/sauce on the subs is something I crave days after eating there! Usually get to go..."
Amy McCarville
"This long-standing Waukegan favorite serves up some of the best subs in the Chicago area. Always clean with ultra-friendly service, I'll take a..."
Deplorable Rob
"Amazing service and great food for example the chili, soup and potato salad are so delicious. The 3 Foot Subs Rocks especially with the sauce plus..."
The Punisher
"This restaurant's sammiches are the bomb! Plenty of choices of sandwiches and drinks! Tiny place and gets busy real fast! The Texas Roast Beef I got..."
Nick G.
"I grew up eating Leno's Sandwich Shop and over the weekend I took my daughters and grandchildren to finally eat at one of my favorite places to eat..."
Lisa Smith
"I have to really give props to this sandwich shop. It checks off all of the right boxes to truly name this a place 'a gem hidden in the haystack'...."
Oscar Lopez
"🤠If you want a sub sandwich, this is the place to go. If you're in the mood for a salad, this is the place to go, they make amazing salads. For..."
Johnny “El Dreddog” Gato
"By far the best sub sandwich in Waukegan. The Lady who was at the counter made sure my dog had a small dish to go with the bottled water I purchased..."
Daniel Musinski
"Best subs on the planet, nothing compares!!! Best Chicagoland sub..."
Ty Williams
"Delicious sub's Thx Leno's I was very satisfied , keep up the great..."
Robert Guzman (Rob)
Starbucks
Starbucks
79/100 (1997 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"During my recent visit to Starbucks, I was notably impressed by the quality of service provided. The staff were attentive and efficient, ensuring a..."
July B
"My favorite starbiez in Waukegan! When I say every time I come they already know my order! And the customer service; IMPECCABLE! Keep it up..."
Lyn Cobb
"Drive thru Fast, Friendly, and definitely made my day better with this little note 🙂 went to get my coffee Sunday @12 let me just say great..."
jocelyn parra
"Bianca was so incredibly nice and turned my birthday around! She made my day very thankful for her kindness..."
Kensy M Rodriguez
"I stop here every morning for my starbies fix and I think this is the friendliest starbucks around! This morning my coffee came with a sticker on the..."
Ashlee M.
"Stopped for a coffee and bathroom break on my way home. Wonderful service. Coffee was Thanksgiving..."
Louis Loeffler
"Hands down my favorite go to coffee in the morning to keep me fresh and alert to keep me fresh and alert if you want good coffee you've come to the..."
Aerial Artistry
"The majority of Starbucks stores provides the customer with a relaxing state experience. This store that I visited today comes at no surprise but..."
NesDav22
"Ordered some coffee & hot chocolate for my sister. Everything was good but a little expensive for my taste. That is probably why I do not go there..."
T. Gardner
"Barrista Miguel is great, so helpful and polite. He offered suggestions and professionally packaged my order for carry..."
David Evensen
White Castle
White Castle
78/100 (1628 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
"This White Castle was just remodeled and it looks great! Service was professional, and fast. Food was delicious and made fresh. Highly recommend the..."
Maria Navejas
"Home of the original slider. The chicken rings are delicious. Wonderful and friendly customer service. Drive-thru is fast. Plenty of..."
The Punisher
"I live in Washington State so I don't get the luxury of visiting White Castle unless I'm traveling for various reasons. For some reason I usually end..."
Chris Kealiher
"Nothing like the smell of sliders in the morning with pickles, grilled onions and of course ketchup added. They may not be healthy for you but of..."
D L
"Did an online order for a 30 pack. When I arrived, the place was very busy, with only 3 people working. Saw them make my burgers and other stuff...."
Tony Stochmal
"Went there today craving those tiny burgers. Haven't ate white castle in a few years and wasn't aware how big the menu has grew. So decided to put..."
stu son
"The crew at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday July 30th absolutely killed it! Super sweet and professional. Accommodated the bus of my peers and I and did an..."
Derk Diggler
"White Castle in Gurnee is really good! We were craving it tonight and we went for the gusto!! Crave case with cheese 3 large orders of crispy fires!..."
Laura Kayler (Laura Elizabeth)
"The guy taking orders is unpleasant to say the least. The manager came out after I ordered and was great,very friendly welcoming. Definitely a guy..."
Alexandro Garza
"Since the remodel everything has gone downhill. I loved this White Castle before, but now I am done with it. They have screwed up orders twice..."
Tony B
"Ordered 2 crave cases, one originalone with cheese. Food was exactly as expected, the service was great too. It's no 5 star restaurant, but when the..."
Justin Spurgeon
"Every now and then I get that craving for the "other" burger which is a break from the big 3- McD's, BK & Wendy's. Only, White Castle was by far the..."
Deplorable Rob
Hoagie Hut
Hoagie Hut
77/100 (67 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
Cheesesteak
Hoagie
Fast food
American
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Sweet JESUS I was not expecting to love this place so much. All I had was the Chicago cheese steak hoagie but when I tell you it blew my mind, it..."
Noah Toth
"It's a classic place. Don't be deterred by the old non lighted drive thru menu. This place has been a staple in the area for years. The pricing is..."
Austin Rohrer
"Great Food. Drive up service has always been very slow for years, but most regular customers accept that. price is on the higher side, but what..."
Tony B
"Hoagie hut started in Highwood, way back in the day..... still the same great sandwiches as ever! Get a 6" chicago cheese steak hoagie......I ve..."
Dru Diesner
"Best place in town to get a well done and tasty Chicago cheese stake..."
herbert cruz
"Very good Chicago Philly Cheesesteak..."
Tasha Auset
"Really good sandwiches..."
Ken. Hasty.
"Best sandwich in..."
John P
"Time to..."
Cristopher Nolan
"Best sandwiches I'm the area. Drive thru wait is worth it. Delicious and fresh. If you're in the area, this is a..."
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El Famous Burrito
El Famous Burrito
77/100 (2392 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Mexican
Spanish
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Fast Food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"My only issue is this is a cash only establishment. I've passed by this area for years to and from northwest Indiana and it never appeared on my food..."
AG Lopez
"Hungry for Mexican? This place does not play. You order, They are ON it. Food is ready super fast. Their nachos are also very unique as cut..."
Steve Wang
"The food is very good,we enjoyed our dinner tonight we had the steak burrito,taco dinner,tortadinner all come with rice and beans.We ordered..."
Laura Kayler (Laura Elizabeth)
"The best. We drive here all the way from Chicago!! Recommend enchiladas or..."
Robert N
"Food was a fair price and served well on a detailed plater, the portion size was good enough for a big boy or someone who wanted the big burrito ( I..."
Wisconsin Rider
"Always fresh, always delicious. Decently priced. They only except cash. Fast and friendly..."
Celeste D
"El Famous is what most others are measured by. Its simple, good food at a great price. Nothing fancy. Just good Mexican food. It is a CASH ONLY..."
Thomas Lorentz
"Great food...you get plenty of food 😋..no matter the order ,you will not leave hungry..there very friendly..very pieceful place..prices are very..."
Jason Wrobleski
"One of the best burrito places I've been to! On par with the best authentic burrito places in Los Angeles! I ordered burrito with lengua(cow tongue)..."
Nick G.
"Mexican comfort food at great prices with lightning fast service. If everything wasn't fresh made you would think this was fast food. Yep. Got my..."
Ryan Brandes
"Very tasty and decent variety of Mexican food available. We ordered some tacos, burritos, and sopes (small taco pizza). The burritos for the most..."
Andres Verney
"First time here. Great tasting food! Super clean place and good service! Awesome prices on all..."
TOTI CAMPBELL
"The price and food is good, just make sure you bring cash becos they don't accept credit or debit , is an ATM available but is a fee..."
Edgar Figueroa
"Delicious food, and very clean environment. While I was waiting in the bathroom line, I could take a pic in their kitchen - *It was..."
Crista Vetter
"I love there burritos also their tacos and the red sauce and green sauce pretty good on them love their service very nice people and your nachos are..."
Alantae Cole
"Absolutely Delicious every time! I love their food! Nice size portions and always..."
Jenny Jones
"really great fish tacos on special. dining room was clean and interesting. tortilla chips are..."
Nathan Herbst (Nate)
"El Famous Burrito is great! They remind me of this place called Jalisco' s from back in the day. The Nachos are the best I have ever had. Their..."
Sweet N Sassy
Panda Express, Fountain Square
Panda Express, Fountain Square
71/100 (1489 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I love panda express and the little one loves it too. We always have a great experience. I recommend the reward program and they also have great..."
U G
"I had pepper steak and tasted awful no flavor when i told the server she said its fine just your taste buds threw food away and left she did t..."
Sue Pate
"The crew was on top of their game. Everyone was so polite and efficient. The food was great. They had a few in store issues that the manager was on..."
Nicole Jaburek
"Great quality control!!! Best Asian fast food! I feel safer here than regular type Asian style restaurants. The have everything in the open. You can..."
Stephen Jesenko
"Me and my mom spent $22 and some change for the best food in town she said she loved it she will be back to get more every time we visit the family..."
Star life With Tweezy
"Very good food! Customer service was good and It was a very sweet place to eat. My grandkids loved..."
Dawn Jensen
"I always order the orange chicken when I visit Panda Express Waukegan, and I have never been disappointed. It's always cooked to perfection and the..."
Tara Allen
"A little pricey but you get what you pay for. It was great..."
John Hall
"The restaurant got busy and the employees handled it very well. They ran out of fried rice right before the crowd started flowing in. They were..."
Chas Matthews
"Our family received excellent service at this location following a trip to Six Flags. Generous servings and very hospitable staff. We were..."
Erin Hobe Herman
"This Panda Express had it together. The servers were friendly and efficient. The food was hot and fresh. I was through the line in less than 5..."
Robert Barclay