Gojo's Cafe Pancake House

Poppys

➤ 1535 Washington St, Waukegan, United States

Carte • Bbq • Burgers • American • Desserts

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"Five stars! This place is incredibly affordable, and while the food is decent, the prices are unbeatable. There may not be much in the way of ambiance, but if you're hungry, you won’t mind. You can either grab your food to go or enjoy it outside at their shaded benches. The half-pound burger is really delicious, and the thin, crispy fries are a tasty addition. Compared to other burger joints, this place is a real winner. Their Chicago dogs are also quite impressive. Years ago, this was a hidden gem, but now it offers prices that are much lower than Shirls. If you’re on a budget, this is definitely the spot to hit up. Plus, you can watch the organized and clean kitchen right from the front counter!"

Ikigai Sushi

➤ 550 N Green Bay RdIL 60085, Waukegan, United States

Carte • Fish • Cafés • Sushi • Ramen

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"Don't be fooled. Upon arrival, you think you are either going to buy a used car or walk into a boarded up old restaurant. Walk through the doors and you find a delightful little restaurant with great food and excellent service thank you Rayna (hope I spelled your name correctly)."

Leno's Sandwich Shop

➤ 1826 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

Carte • Delis • Lunch • Cheese • Fast Food

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"This long-standing Waukegan Favorite serves some of the best subs in the Chicago area. Always clean with ultra-friendly service, I take a Leno's Sub over any popular franchise under every day of the week. Although best known as Carry-out, this family-run cozy little venue has some tables seating and outdoor seating and makes it an even more pleasant experience in the warmer months. Always tried my best to support local businesses and Leno's has long been one of them. If you love Subs, that's the place to be, people! Keep the great work that make these tasty sub-parts and I wish for continued prosperity and success for the owner(s)."

Louie's

➤ 1009 North Ave, 60085, Waukegan, United States

Carte • Pizza • Diners • American • Delivery Services

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"We had a party of 8 and were seated in the very back of the restaurant. Unfortunately a guest at the table behind us was obnoxiously loud and made normal conversation at our table impossible. I know that is not the restaurants fault, but the tiny enclosed room echoed the noise. Service was good, although slow. The restaurant was very busy. Food was not that good. I had lasagna, it was OK. One person ordered chicken parmigiana, but was given fried chicken. It's not a restaurant I'd return to."

George's Gyros

➤ 2122 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

Carte • Cafés • Greek • Lunch • Cheese

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"I didn’t have a chance to take a picture of my food because I devoured it too quickly! Lol, the Speck Cheeseburger was fantastic—really juicy and flavorful. I also tried the cheeseries, and the cheese was excellent. My partner ordered the Giro and fries, and he said it was really tasty. This will definitely become our go-to spot, as it’s tough to find good Chicago-style food around here. We highly recommend it!!"