Restaurants in Carol Stream

“Stumbled upon Manny’s Cafe while visiting the area. Everything here was absolutely fantastic. Maria greeted me right away and was so kind. I had the veggie skillet and it was amazing!! The toast and homemade jelly were a welcomed bonus! I will definitely be back if in the area again (or before I leave the area!). Thank you for a wonderful start to my day!”

“I have been to this restaurant multiple times, and have nothing but good things to say about it. Great food, great service, and such a relaxing atmosphere, it feels like you’re at home with family.”

“What a gem. I had this restaurant on my list for a while and only managed to go there now.The food was amazing: fresh, to the point, nicely seasoned. We had a combo platter plus goat and all dishes were distinctly different.The server (who I assume was the owner) was very welcoming.My new happy place ☺️”

“Empower is one of my favorite places to go!! I look forward to my acai bowl every week!! The owners, Stephanie and her husband, make you feel so welcomed when you come in. They have created this perfect environment that promotes positivity and healthy living. They are so accommodating when I ask for extra protein in my food!!Everything is delicious! My favorites are the acai bowls, waffles, refreshers, and the protein shakes! I would definitely recommend Empower!!! Best place to go after a workout!”

“I cannot rave enough about Kinta Sushi. I have been a patron for over 15 years and no matter where I've moved around I'll make the drive to get there! Dining in is always a great experience. The most friendly staff I have ever encountered. The quality of sushi is always top tier and the price matches. Dining in is always comfortable and clean. Presentation is nice and a fair mix of traditional and modern twists. I also frequently pick up to go and they have never missed a thing in my orders. Not only that but they always label the containers which I appreciate so much. My go to order always includes the stuffed mushrooms. And I've always been a big fan of the green bay roll! Their sashimi always impresses me as well. I am just a very satisfied and happy long time customer and I will be as long as they are in operation.”

“Had myself a slice of cheese pizza, a breaded steak sandwich and a cannoli and it was all very delicious! This area needed a place with slices hot and ready to go that isn't a gas station and I couldn't be happier with the quality of this place! Will be my go to heading to work for a slice! A week later I got a 16" pizza half cheese half sausage and it was cooked to perfection. A lot of other places I have to ask for well done but Legends knows how to do it without even asking! The mozzarella sticks and breaded mushrooms were also excellent. Highly recommend and will be coming back frequently!”

“Just had a great experience here with my friend! Rolli was our server and was extremely helpful and was very patient. The manager Christina is also very nice and made sure we and other customers were taking care of. Come here!”

“I have tried other uzbeki/central asian restaurants but this one wins. THE Best uzbeki , Central asian food in chicago! The kebab skewers are charred/cooked to perfection. If you are a food lover and LOVE GOOD QUALITY MEAT this is your place. Alhumdulilah they are Halal and we enjoyed iftar here. Food came Out to the table in short time and was very hot and fresh! Amazing find and will definitely come back here often!!! This place is a MUST TRY.”

“Waitress was fantastic. Clean and bright atmosphere. Large food servings. Will return!!!Parking: So busy they need more spaces.Wheelchair accessibility: Isles are large and easy excess”

“I had just left a review somewhere else about how I've never had a restaurant that served both ramen and sushi where the ramen was actually decent, but there's a first time for everything, right?The restaurant itself is quaint, but comfortable and has a nice ambience. I sat right in front of the sushi making area so I had a nice little show while I ate. The server was nice and took my order quickly and checked in on me enough.I had ordered both a miso ramen and a couple pieces of tamago nigiri. Funny enough, while my usual complaint is the ramen at a sushi restaurant, today it's more of a small complaint about the sushi! The sushi itself didn't taste bad at all. It was well-made, in fact. My only "complaint" was that the tamago was still very cold from the fridge, but still really tasty. It didn't affect my overall experience.The ramen was great and the presentation was really nice. I'm really fond of miso ramen in general and they made it really well here.Noodles: The noodles are thinner, springy, and chewy. They were pleasant to eat and tasted amazing. They had a nice neutral taste that went well with the broth.Broth: The broth was rich and savory and had a good miso flavor. It was served perfectly hot.Toppings: The pork tasted like it was marinated well and was nicely braised. The egg wasn't marinated in anything and was a plain soft boiled egg. The bamboo shoots also tasted good on their own. I also enjoyed the corn last in the broth. Everything worked well both separately and together.Overall, I was very pleased with Lili Sushi & Ramen! I'll definitely be coming back to enjoy the other bowls of ramen offered here!Vegetarian options: They have vegetable ramen”

“I'm new to the area and decided to venture out for lunch so I popped into Gary's Burritos today. I ordered an AL Pastor Burrito and was not disappointed. So many places get the seasoning wrong, but here, the flavor was on point, and paired with their bottled red sauce (has a decent kick to it), mannnnnnnn.... I just became a loyal customer! Will definitely be back to try something different and highly recommend.”

“One of my very favorite places to go for any meal, lunch or dinner. It's also my kids favorite place to go for any meal, lunch or dinner. Everything I get here is tasty. Well prepared. The service is great. The drinks are always good and the beer is cold. They have a very good atmosphere and a very pleasant wait staff.”

“We stopped in on a Friday afternoon, curious about 206. The reviews are true, it’s a little gem. Very nice range of beers and ciders for all tastes. The service was excellent. Informative and friendly. One of us enjoyed the milder beers, a lager and a wheat, while the other went for the hoppy varieties.”

“Traditional breakfast place, food was good, orange juice was super watery and pulpy and gross, but they took it off with no issues. Service was good. I wish they offered flavored creamers like most places do nowadays.”

“Did a carryout of 2 calzones, ready on time, wow they were huge, well worth the price and very tasty! They were package very well too keep the calzones and sauce hot until we arrived home. Great food and they know how to package their carry out. I highly recommend Maciano's!!”