Restaurants in DeKalb

“Stop in for the first time to pick up an order for work. Such a cute little shop with a great vibe. Rose was at the counter who literally made my day with a Snickerdoodle sample. She was a total gem who told me all about the cookie hype! I’ll definitely stop in every time I’m in the area.”

“Great pizza and desserts. Not expensive.”

“Fresh, delicious, every time.”

“We’ve only gotten takeout so far and everything has been excellent. Not to mention ordering takeout here is an experience by itself. Great packaging. We’ve ordered twice so far ordering different things both times it hasn’t even disappointed a little bit yet. I’d go as far as saying I think it might be the best restaurants in the area right now.”

“Tom has created a wonderful and welcoming space in DeKalb, we go for Sunday Supper and recently joined the wine club. Fantastic wines and Tom’s expertise make this one of our favorite places.”

“Love their food and have ate here many times. Although there was a rock in my food that I ordered tonight. Lucky I didn't chip a tooth!”

“We have had many great meals at The Grove. Today we had stopped in for brunch and it was amazing. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles and Smashed biscuits and Gravy, both were delicious! The menu is not your average eggs, meat and toast selections, but a wonderfully curated variety of specialty brunch items. We highly recommend The Grove for brunch, lunch, dinner or just cocktails!”

“Absolutely great food and even better service!! We will be back!”

“Owner and staff are exceptional. Delicious food, generous portions. Lovely atmosphere. Can’t think of a better place to a party. Highly recommended!!”

“excellent food and service”

“First experience with this establishment was delivering their order of groceries from Uber … I was quite surprised how clean and kept up the place looks… besides gaming there is a pool table and a dart board that’s separate from the gaming area… complete full bar… and they specialize in a variety of Rum Buckets… I thought this place had a vibe that most bars lack these days… I took the initiative and asked if they were hiring… luck was on my side and I was offered a job… management takes pride in making sure the atmosphere is comfortable for all patrons as well as his employees here, Charley’s and Shelly’s of Sycamore ..thankful everyday of being part of this family”

“We traveled from out of town and was looking for somewhere to get pizza to enjoy at the hotel room and most definitely made the right choice with Vinnys. Not only was the pizza delicious but the garlic cheese bread was too! Definitely going to have to have it again next time we are in town :)”

“Terrible bar, crowd, and security. Don't expect to get in depending on who's working security. sometimes you can get in late on a Monday but they won't let you in the same time on a Saturday. The crowd is the worst part of the neighborhood coming out and the bartenders are slow unless you know them. Go to Hometown or go to Sycamore, any bar in sycamore is better than this place. Especially Cub and Spanks”

“Best samosa chaat ever! Can’t wait to go back. Ultimate comfort food!”

“Wanted to try since this is new and the food was yummy! Service was also really good and food was brought out quickly even though we had a big order. Would definitely recommend!”

“Love going to egg haven! Their food always tastes so fresh! Employees are always welcoming and the owner is just the nicest person ever!! I definitely recommend egg haven 😊”

“Went for the first time on my birthday with my husband and mom. Had a great time, staff is super friendly and they have a really good sense of humor. Excellent food - we will definitely go back.”

“Mmm the Horchata latte (w oat milk) was the perfect drink for this chilly fall morning! 10/10 would recommend!”

“Best fried chicken I have ever had!”

“We don’t live in DeKalb, but try to stop every time we are in town. Delicious foods! Bea remembers us every time we are dining!”

“I was looking for a place to eat on my first day at NIU, noticed this place on google maps. I wasn't sure what to get, so the chef recommended me a shawarma wrap, and let me tell you it was worth it. They also accept husky bucks, so if you are a student that wants to try something new, this is the place.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp leading directly off of the pavement next to their shop, and they have a grouping of shorter tables that would be easy to eat at with a wheelchair. There is also ample room to maneuver around in a wheelchair or any other related mobility device. The front door is manual however, so you might have difficulty with it.”

“Delish. Great service Fried salmon roll”

“Delicious. We got the Bianca, the Florentine, and a pepperoni pizza for my kiddo. He prefers it to Papa John’s, and hey, not much higher praise can come from a kid. We’ll be back!”

“good food, but a bit pricey”

“I just tried Pizza Villa for the first time in years. Absolutely outstanding. If you’re tired of the thin “cracker” crust that everyone serves around here, try Pizza Villa! And they even cut it in triangles, the way a pizza pie should be cut!”

“Faranda’s catered our daughter’s wedding on October 24th at Blumen Gardens. Both the appetizers and buffet dinner were delicious. The service was great. Our guests loved everything. Thank you so much!”

“very expensive and completely tasteless. Definitely didn't get a whole scoop.”

“We moved away from the area but every opportunity we get, we come to Rosita’s. This time we came was to celebrate our mother that passed away as this is her favorite restaurant. Grace took care of our group and was absolutely amazing.”

“My husband and I celebrated our reception here. Everything was fantastic! The coordinator Jennifer had everything prepared exactly as discussed from tables, lighting, and decorations. The waitstaff was so kind and helpful and the food, as always was so delicious!! We highly recommend this venue!! Ive received nothing but compliments from the evening we had at Fattys!!!! Well done and thank you to all involved for your effort, my evening was perfect! ♡”

“Amanda gave amazing customer service! She was super friendly, patient, and made the whole experience easy and welcoming. She went above and beyond to help me, and you can tell she genuinely cares about customers. My order was perfect, fresh, and quick thanks to her. Definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had at Insomnia Cookies — thank you, Amanda!”

“El mejor pan. Tiene buen sabor siempre está muy bueno y me gusta que para el siguiente día sigue sabiendo delicioso como el primer día . Sin duda el mejor pan aquí en Dekalb IL.”

“Excellent pizza!!! Great service! Really good food.”

“Friendly staff, delicious food, and very reasonably priced! Portion sizes are huge too! Literally the best place for my comfort food cravings. Homemade soups are out of this world. I love this place so much!!”

“THEY ARE AMAZING”

“I love Chinese and can tell good from bad places! I really liked my General Taos chicken dish here. Flavor was good, fried rice was average, and crab rangoons were very greasy and dripping with grease and crisp unlike flaky crab rangoons that I'm used to eating. My family got Mongolian beef which they said the meat was tough. Crab rangoons were brought out first without napkins and since so greasy had to go wait for them to be done cooking to get napkins because they don't have any out, or on tables. The atmosphere was drab and dreary. Chairs and tables moved to one side of restaurant making it look cluttered and out of business. Since students are on summer break I guess their slow but they should keep the restaurant up. Stopped here for lunch before touring the Ellwood House due to good reviews.”

“Great taste very affordable 👍🏾”

“Awesome family run place for great food and drinks with a friendly atmosphere.”

“It’s clean, food tastes fresh and service is friendly and attentive.”

“Great Food and Bar. The best one in Dekalb!”

“First time today, will not be the last! Service was great. Super fast from order to table! Food was great!!”

“Delicious food and friendly staff!!! love this place”

“it is so good to get it”

“went through drive-thru 12 10 23 and the food was fast came out very hot took it home and everything was so delicious best Chinese restaurant in town everyone must try”

“Love this place. ❤️Very friendly staff 😊”

“Stopped here for my wife's birthday. We bar hopped all night and this was the only one we ended up going back to. Travis was super cool and a great bartender. Will definitely be going back again!”

“I stopped here to see someone on the way and I gotta say the food was a bit below what I expected. However, the staff are pretty friendly and the environment is pretty nice and clean.

One honest comment about this. Be aware of the bathroom door in the Men’s restroom. It’s the most loudest door in any restaurant I went to so far.”

“Love this place! Excellent food!!”

“The best place ever for having seafood clean delicious they are so nice the manager his more friendly good service I recommend trying it”

“newly a regular here and the staff are very nice and dont make you feel unwelcome! my service dog and I both enjoy the walk to and from here to get my daily bagel and hashbrowns 😊”

“This is a WONDERFUL little bakery in the heart of downtown DeKalb. A small town feel combines with a fantastic menu to create a gem of a restaurant.

The bagels are made daily, so when they are gone, they're gone! I love that! As sad as it is to occasionally get there too late in the day for my favorite bagel, the trade off is FRESH, soft, delicious bagels that are second to none. Honestly some of the best I've ever had! I got there shortly after 7 am a few weeks ago, and they were still warm! Out of this world! 🖤”

“todo el producto es de lo mejor”

“Was looking all over for a good place to scan some illustrations. This place was recommended by a few people and I am also recommending this place. High quality scans and great customer service. Worth the 45 minute drive from Rockford. Thank you!”

“We had a quick lunch here for my cousin and everyone was so helpful in arranging the tables for our larger group! The manager, LT, was so personable and nice. It was just a wonderful experience! They made us feel so special! It was very unexpected and so appreciated! Thank you!!!!!!”

“This is a small, clean spot just outside the downtown area with excellent service. They offer complimentary chips and salsa, which were delicious, and I always enjoy the guacamole on the side. The portions are generous, making it a great value — the food delivers both on taste and quantity. For dessert, the fresh strawberries layered with creamy goodness were light, sweet, and perfectly refreshing, a great way to satisfy a sweet craving. The staff is polite and attentive, and it’s easy to see why many consider this one of the best Mexican restaurants in DeKalb. Definitely will be back!”

“We stopped here for pizza after an NIU game and it was really good. We got the meat lovers and we ate way more than we should have, but just had to have one more bite!”

“I've been to this chain before at other cities. And I like it. They have a lot more additives now than used to be. You get you take some time to look at the menu because you can do quite a bit with the different drinks. A small is plenty I think. I got the strawberry banana and then was a stevia to cut down on the added sugar. I can come here every week in the summer. It is really good. I had the angel food smoothie”

“Great place to enjoy great music and local people! The Galindos really know how to entertain every type of crowd and are really making sure everyone feels welcome. Great place and awesome people! Recommend this place to everyone!”

“Owner is super friendly, fast service and great customer service from all of the workers! Food tastes phenomenal no matter what you order you will NOT be disappointed. 10 out of 10 and the menu items are decent priced!”

“If you aren’t getting the teriyaki chicken on a stick with crab rangoon, you’re doing yourself a service. I consistently order large quantities of both because it is truly so GOOD”

“Súper fan of this chain and so happy to have one in my backyard!”

“Very friendly atmosphere. Welcoming people like they are family. Feels like being at home with good friends. Comfortable atmosphere and perfect for any occasion.”

“Super fast and friendly”

“amazing food and great service.”

“Yall are amazing, my wife and I's favorite sandwich shop we've ever been to. Honestly there service is on par with mom n pop restaurants, 10/10. We hardly eat out, maybe 5 times a month and 4 of those times will be at this specific Jersey Mike's.”

“Visited Overland Park location..chatted quite a bit with BOB the owner.what great pizzas and great guy..visiting from out of town and will def order takeout again..from the deep dish to the regular to the complimentary tiramisu he gave us..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏”

“Good Food, Friendly Service, and Delicious Ice Cream 🍨 😎👍”