Restaurants in DeKalb

“The food is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend. I’ll definitely be going back. It’s super close to campus for NIU students and also really affordable. The man was also incredibly kind and made awesome food suggestions.”

“Decided to stop by since I was in the area and always wanted to try some Indian food. Immediately was welcomed and felt at ease when one of the workers helped me out as to what we should get as our first dishes. Ended up getting the butter chicken, while my partner got the tikka masala, both with garlic naan. For drinks we got the mango lassi, while my partner got the strawberry lassi with their meal. Food and drinks came out pretty fast. Everything tasted great! While I have nothing to compare with since this was the first time I had tried Indian food, as a first time trier, everything was very delicious. The two workers and cook would check up on us and asked us how things were, everyone being extremely nice and welcoming. The only thing I had wish I gotten was some rice, but halfway through our meal, the cook came out and gave us some to try with our meals! For free! Exactly what it was missing. We finished our meals very satisfied, and talking amongst ourselves about what else we want try for the next time we come back. We live about 45 minutes away but to us, the drive is worth coming back to try it again.”

“I have been to Greece, recently. This place is great! Souvlaki, perfect, Tzaziki-best I ever had was in Greece, this is close! Bread is great, zuchini w/Feta was perfect. Spinach pie was very good, great Greek wine, folks working were great. Had a family vibe like in Greece. Eat here!”

“got take out so many times from here. their beef ramen and chicken were so good. takoyaki too!! and their boba is chewy and sweet!

I wish you have instagram account to tag ?”

“Tom is great!!! Such a cool place!,”

“Just found this place, which has apparently been a Dekalb staple for 25 years. The food was very good, and serving sizes were appropriate. The greeter and wait staff were friendly and responsive. The restaurant seating looks as though it has grown over time to expand into several adjacent spaces; a clear sign of success.
I wish we had discovered this place years ago. We would have many times chosen this option over the tollway oasis food counters during lunch and dinner times.
By the way, the salsa with the chips has a pretty good kick; I love it!
Outside seating area next to the building, but it was too cold last night for that.
Give this place a try. Obviously, it's a favorite with students, locals, and travelers alike.

Parking: Lots of parking behind (south of) the building. The restaurant fronts immediately on the Lincoln Highway right of way.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Recently hosted my daughter’s 1st birthday at El Jimador’s upstairs venue and all my guests were super impressed with their food & drinks! Big thank you to Lupe who was amazing at helping us pick a menu & answering all my questions. Any parent knows how stressful it is to host a kids party and they definitely made us feel welcomed and comfortable. We had 1 bartender & 1 server and they both were amazing during our time there. We will definitely be back!”

“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 😊”

“Absolutely love eating here! Service is amazing, the food is fantastic, and super chill/fun atmosphere! Love watching the chefs cook! Perfect for a date night, fun lunch with the girls, or nice family night out! We try something new on the menu every time we go & everything has tasted wonderfully!! 10/10!!!”

“good food, but a bit pricey”

“Best fried chicken I have ever had!”

“Great small town pizza with even better staff!”

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

“Delish. Great service Fried salmon roll”

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

“This is a great place to hang out with friends . They have fantastic food and attentive staff.

Wheelchair accessibility: Nice ramp into the building and the patio is level with the parking.”

“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.”

“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!!”

“Great taste very affordable 👍🏾”

“Lincoln Inn has provided the Target Distribution Center here in DeKalb with top notch catering & services for countless years. Great communication, accommodations & options for our 1200+ employees. Cannot recommend enough!”

“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!”

“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.”

“Food is always very good portions are and the price is good. Food is normally out very fast and hot. Definitely check it out if you have a chance.

Parking: Busy lot but pretty easy to find parking

Kid-friendliness: Very relaxed and quiet social vibe.”

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

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

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

“My first time dining here and everything was perfect. Great customer service, the inside of the restaurant was extremely clean, my food was fresh and delicious. The area is safe. Not sure what others are speaking of. Heavily lit area next to the NIU campus.”

“excellent food and service”

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

“THEY ARE AMAZING”

“I used to live in Sycamore and this was by far one of my all-time favorite pizzas. I now live two hours away and still make up excuses to drive down and get a pizza from World Famous. I take my pizza snob friends here and they all agree, the pizza here is fantastic. If you are anywhere near DeKalb and want pizza, come here.”

“OMG, I was walking g out and had this super nice “employee” opening the door for me as he exited. We made small talk and he shared HE’S THE OWNER! OMG I WAS SO EXCITED FOR THIS YOUNG MAN!! Congratulations on this new venture, as well as listening to my feedback! Keep improving!”

“Great food, awesome bartenders alway smiling and treating their customers with respect. Always a fun time. Travis does a Great job with Karaoke lots of fun also.”

“Love this place. ❤️Very friendly staff 😊”

“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 😊”

“Went for lunch. had a fabulous waitress/bartender, Sydney. She was informative, very attentive n very friendly. Food was delicious. definitely will revisit.”

“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”

“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!”

“The food was good... a little pricey, but what isn't nowadays!! Our meals were made quickly. The chicken and fries were hot and fresh! I will definitely eat at the restaurant in Rockford when it gets built.”

“amazing food and great service.”

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

“I wish I had snapped a photo of my meal—it was absolutely delicious! Luckily, I remembered to capture the dessert: fresh strawberries layered with rich, creamy goodness. Light, sweet, and perfectly refreshing. A dreamy finish to a great meal.”

“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”

“I've never been there. I live by Midway Airport. However, I called them during the final moments of the game when NIU defeated Norte Dame! I hate Norte Dame! Yeah!!!!!!!! Someday, I'll visit this place.”

“it is so good to get it”

“Music, atmosphere and the bartenders! Amazing place :) check it out 💋”

“todo el producto es de lo mejor”

“This will be the last time we order from here , the food was so greasy, I called to complain and got yell at said it was my fault, very unprofessional, he said he didn't need my business the food was horrible me and my wife still feeling not well after the next day. He actually told me something may be wrong with my health, go to the doctor his food is fine the arrogance...wow”

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

“I ordered a small stuffed cheese pizza and Italian beef and fries..now mind you I grew up in the City so I know beef and pizza, this place has DELICIOUS food! If your reading this from your motel room deciding what to order from where...order pizza or beef from here!”