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Best American restaurants nearby in Skokie

Smash & Fry

Smash & Fry

American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 50 min
Newly Added
Chicken Tender Meal
Includes fries, bread, pickles, and sauce
$14.99
Dark Chicken Meal
Includes fries, bread, pickles, and sauce
$14.49
Classic Double Smash Burger
Two smashed beef patties, American cheese, pickles, grilled onions, and sauce
$12.49
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.7
(20+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 28 min
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$18.04
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$15.65
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$17.05
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$13.14
New Yolktown

New Yolktown

4.9
(100+)
• American • Brunch
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 30 min
"Very good! Huge sandwiches packed with scrambled eggs. Very fresh. Tater tots were delicious as well."
"I just discovered this new place a few blocks down from me and I've been ordering it for breakfast for the past week! I seriously can't get enough of these egg sandos. Great customer service and packaging as well. New favorite breakfast sandwich spot!"
Tater Tots
Crispy tater tots.
$6.05
Sando - Bacon Egg
Sando served on a brioche with scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar cheese & 2 signature sauces.
$12.22
Sando - Morning Patty Egg
Sando served on a brioche with scrambled egg, breakfast patty, cheddar cheese & 2 signature sauces.
$14.02
Sando - Avocado Egg
Sando served on a brioche with scrambled egg, avocado & 2 signature sauces.
$11.45
C3 Coffee Bar - 5421 Touhy Ave

C3 Coffee Bar - 5421 Touhy Ave

4.4
(30+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 24 min
"The consistency of this coffee is amazing, always so perfect every single time I order!"
"Espresso tasted burnt and cold brew had a cheap taste to it, almost too strong."
Iced Latte
Espresso based coffee drink with milk
$7.96
Latte
Espresso based coffee drink with steamed milk
$8.09
Red Bull
Red Bull Infused Drink with your choice of flavors.
$8.44
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Iced matcha latte with our in-house strawberry purée
$9.46
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.5
(8k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 25 min
"The crispiness and deliciousness of the lemon pepper boneless wings never fails to put a wide smile on my face when biting into the wing. The fries are fried to soft, crisp perfection with the perfect amount of that delicious and zesty fry seasoning. 10/10 one of the top fast food places of all time."
"I ordered a 10 pc hot honey rub, they came packed to perfection and where DRENCHED in sauce... man this place hits the spot! 10/10!!!"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$18.27
8 pc Wing Combo
8 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$16.01
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$14.37
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$15.25
Sheikhs n Burgers

Sheikhs n Burgers

4.5
(40+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 27 min
Sheikh's Supreme
beef, bacon, cheese, sheikh’s sauce, pickles, onions, fresh jalapenos
$15.74
Sheikh's Special
beef, cheese, pickles, mushrooms, onions, fresh jalapenos, sheikh’s sauce
$14.36
Fries
beef, cheese, ketchup, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles
$5.5
Sheikh's Original
chicken breast, spicy mayo, pickles
$12.73
Burger Baba

Burger Baba

4.4
(10+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 24 min
"Its good. The portions are fair considering the price. I loved the fries though it's so addicting. It didn't include a drink though like the description said."
"Loved the mixed bowl full of meat"
Grilled Chick Bowl
Juicy grilled chicken paired with rice and salad greens
$15.22
BB Beef Classic Smash
smashed beef patty topped with our signature sauce
$13.25
Hot Dog
Grilled beef sausage hot dog with fresh toppings of tomato, relish, sport pepper, onions and signature sauces in a soft bun.
$5.84
BB Grilled Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken breast patty topped with our signature sauce
$12.63
Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's

4.9
(20+)
• Sandwiches • American
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 22 min
#4 TURKEY TOM®
TURKEY, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$10.67
Diet Coca-Cola®
HAM, PROVOLONE, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$3.53
#1 THE PEPE®
SALAMI, CAPOCOLLO, HAM, PROVOLONE, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil & vinegar, & oregano-basil
$10.43
#12 BEACH CLUB®
PROVOLONE, AVOCADO SPREAD, cucumber, lettuce, tomato & mayo (Shown with Jimmy Peppers®)
$11.85
Blue Kale Cafe

Blue Kale Cafe

4.7
(30+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 29 min
"I was pleasantly surprise d by the Kids' French Toast Strawberry Jam combo! Im not a huge french toast girlie but i had to try this and it was beyond delicious! I cant wait to get it for myself next time! The Strawberry Jam was pwefection and clearly homemade. The Grilled Avocado Sandwich was good, but the side that was sitting face down got a bit soggy and i had to flip it upside down to eat it."
"The Grilled Avocado Sandwich is so flavorful. Not too overwhelming though! The best hot sandwich I've had in a minute. We enjoyed the Kids' French Toast as well. It was gobbled up before I had the chance to take a photo."
Grilled Avocado Sandwich
Sourdough bread, tomato, white Cheddar, Swiss cheese, basil pesto, avocado, garlic sour cream, and black pepper.
$16.35
Turkey B.L.T. Sandwich
Sourdough Brea, oven roasted Turkey, smoked bacon, romaine, chili aioli, and black pepper.
$18.07
Lemony White Beans Salad
Organic arugula, Parmesan, black pepper, lemon, lemony onion, vinaigrette, and white bean.
$14.14
Salmon Croissant Sandwich
Croissant, smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese, black pepper, blue cheese, avocado, organic, arugula, red onion, and capers.
$18.2
Candlelite Evanston Carry Out & Delivery

Candlelite Evanston Carry Out & Delivery

American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 48 min
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, marinated onions & asiago cheese. Served with choice of dressing. (V, GF)
$16.2
16" Meat Lovers
Sausage, bacon and pepperoni.
$38.54
Station 2 Burger
Two griddled patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms & grilled onions
$25.01
10" Candlelite White
Served on a brioche bun
$23.34
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 56 min
$6 off on $30+
"As usual, Lou Malnatis uses top-notch ingredients, and it shows. No other pizza compares! Delicious!"
"We love Lou's in lincolnwoord best location in our opinion. The delivery was even more flawless partly that's to our driver but my Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza came to me still very hot and my ice cream still frozen not even slightly melted. They separated them which I was hoping they would but wasnt sure they would. Pizza was great as always."
Medium - Deep Dish Cheese
Mozzarella cheese topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce.
$31.26
Large - Thin Crust Cheese
Vine-ripened tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
$28.1
Small - Deep Dish Cheese
Mozzarella cheese topped with vine-ripened tomato sauce.
$23.31
Large - Deep Dish Chicago Classic
Made with Lou's lean sausage, some extra mozzarella cheese and vine-ripened tomato sauce on Buttercrust™. It's authentic Chicago!
$41.3
Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen

4.7
(100+)
• Salads • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 28 min
"Love this! Great healthier option and everything was very fresh. Only wished they had smaller portion sizes available."
"The flavor and portion of the Harvest Bowl always hits the spot. This location does a great job of keeping it consistent and I haven't had a bad experience yet (and I order it all the time!)"
Create Your Own
Create your own
$20.41
Harvest Bowl
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, roasted almonds, wild rice, organic shredded kale and balsamic vinaigrette
$17.7
Miso Glazed Salmon
Antibiotic-free miso glazed salmon, avocado, cucumbers, pickled onions, crispy onions, white rice, nori sesame seasoning and spicy cashew
$19.91
Crispy Rice Bowl
Antibiotic-free blackened chicken, raw carrots, shredded cabbage, cucumbers, cilantro, roasted almonds, crispy rice, wild rice, organic arugula, lime squeeze and spicy cashew
$17.3
Pit & Tap

Pit & Tap

4.5
(20+)
• American • Steakhouses
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 34 min
Texas Two Step
Pick two meats: Brisket
$31.06
Wings
Pulled Pork
$16
Mac & Cheese
Pulled Chicken
$6.05
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Ribs
$22.14
Sizzle

Sizzle

4.3
(80+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 28 min
20% off on $20+
"Great tasting sandwich and wings. Just not a big fan of amount of sauce that goes on the wings. Too much sauce "
"Fantastic burger with wonderful flavors and a bit of a kick. The seasoned fries were some of the best I've had in the area. Everything was fresh and it was very reasonably priced. I will absolutely be eating here again---and way more often!"
Sizzle Classic w/ Fries
Juicy smashed beef patty seasoned with our in-house seasoning blend, topped with grilled onions, jalapenons, American cheese and drizzled with our signature sauce on a potato bun.
$13.53
Sizzle Bird
Juicy smashed beef patty seasoned with our in-house seasoning blend, topped with grilled onions, jalepenons, American cheese, beef bacon, fried egg and drizzled with our signature sauce on a potato bun.
$12.46
The Hampton Social

The Hampton Social

4.9
(10+)
• Mexican • American
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 23 min
HS Double Wagyu Smashburger
double patty with cheddar, pickles, mustard aioli, and house chips **Allergens: Gluten, Tree Nut, Dairy, Soybean, Egg, Shellfish, Fish
$26.76
HS Creamy Spicy Vodka Pasta
pippette in a spicy calabrian tomato cream, parmesan, and fresh basil **Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
$26.35
HS Parmesan Truffle Fries
skinny fries with truffle oil, parmesan, and truffle aioli **Allergens: Gluten, Tree Nut, Dairy, Soybean, Egg, Shellfish, Fish
$17
HS Hampton Caesar Salad
baby gem with shaved parmesan, caesar dressing, and crispy croutons **Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Soybean, Egg, Fish
$24.48
Ti’an Bistro

Ti’an Bistro

4.7
(70+)
• American • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 42 min
"We like the orange chicken, beef & broccoli, hunan stir fry, and the fried rice! Great portion sizes, everything is delivered fresh. Everything is amazing and you really can't go wrong."
"Was good would have been better if it was crispy"
44. Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Beef 小炒牛
Spicy Level: 🌶
$19.97
68. String Beans (Dry-Fried/Garlic) 四季豆(干煸/蒜蓉)
Spicy Level: 🌶
$15.47
22. Chongqing Crispy Chili Chicken 香辣子鸡 (Gluten/ Gluten Free)
Spicy Level: 🌶
$18.89
45. Stir-Fried Beef with Facing-Heaven Chili 野山椒牛肉
Spicy Level: 🌶-
$20.01
Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

4.4
(10+)
• Desserts • Lemonade
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 28 min
Newly Added
Boneless Wings
JUICY ALL-WHITE CHICKEN, LIGHTLY BREADED AND PERFECTLY CRISPY.
$25.31
Bone-In Wings
AWARD-WINNING & AUTHENTIC BUFFALO, NEW YORK-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS.
$26.57
20 Boneless Wings + Fries
20 BONELESS WINGS, HANDSPUN IN CHOICE OF SAUCE OR DRY RUB, NATURAL-CUT FRENCH FRIES
$21.67
French Fries
NATURAL-CUT FRIES, SEA SALT, COARSE BLACK PEPPER
$7.35
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (N Damen Ave)

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (N Damen Ave)

4.8
(30+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 58 min
Breakfast Burrito
A flour tortilla filled with egg, cheese, avocado, adobo sauce, corn, poblano pepper, sour cream and meat.
$19
Chorizo Skillet
A skillet filled with Mexican sausage, avocado, beans, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Topped with chipotle sauce, sour cream.
$22.46
Hot Honey Chicken And Waffle
Crispy fried chicken drizzled with spicy hot honey, served on a fluffy waffle, and with fresh chives and pickled fresno peppers.
$20.01
Two Eggs
Two eggs cooked to your preference.
$16.05
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.7
(900+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 25 min
"Awesome food! Had a dasher steal my food and they remade it fast and gave me a free brownie! Super nice customer service 1000/10!!"
"To much bread and not enough meat."
Chips
classic lays unavailable
$2.27
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Provolone and Turkey. Served Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$12.38
#13 The Original Italian
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni. Served Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.04
Soda Bottle
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayo. Served Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$3.63
Culver's ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard

Culver's ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard

4.7
(800+)
• Dessert • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 29 min
Trending
"I had the mushroom and Swiss value basket everything was fresh and tasty the custard was outstanding it has a nice consistency as well the bacon was crispy the burger wasn't greasy the portions were generous"
"Butter burger was great. Prepared just right. Juicy and flavorful. Onion rings were outstanding. Definitely a go to spot"
Concrete Mixer®
Premium Vanilla or Chocolate Fresh Frozen Custard blended with your choice of mix-ins.
$7.78
ButterBurger® Cheese Value Basket
A Culver’s family specialty made with fresh, never frozen beef, seared to order, topped with real American cheese and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun. Plus fries and a drink, or upgrade to a premium side and handcrafted beverage (total price may vary based on selections).
$14.89
ButterBurger® Cheese
A Culver’s family specialty made with fresh, never frozen beef, seared to order, topped with real American cheese and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
$7.63
The Culver's® Deluxe Value Basket
Our ButterBurger® at its best, made with fresh, never frozen beef, seared to order and finished with classic toppings on a lightly buttered, toasted bun. Plus fries and a drink, or upgrade to a premium side and handcrafted beverage (total price may vary based on selections).
$15.4
Double Clutch Brewing Company

Double Clutch Brewing Company

4.8
(100+)
• Brunch • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 31 min
"Dill Soup - Bowl was comforting and outstanding. Third Gear Salad is one of our favorites. Pierogies - Sauerkraut Mushroom are delicious. Delivered fast. Packaged well. We love Double Clutch! "
"I would definitely reorder the El Camino Steak Salad and the Pretzels! The salad was filling, great flavors and fresh. The Double Clutch Burger was excellent. Would definitely say the quality of the food was amazing. Very happy with my order."
Double Clutch Burger
two 4oz dry-aged Slagel Farm patties, jalapeño beer cheese, beer-braised onions, arugula, bacon, pickles, on a toasted brioche bun
$20.71
El Camino Steak Salad
mixed greens and romaine tossed in chipotle ranch dressing, roasted corn, roasted red pepper, black beans, tortilla strips, cilantro, queso fresco, and marinated sirloin steak
$19.42
Pretzels
soft, warm pretzel sticks, jalapeño beer cheese made with our DCBC Kölsch beer, and spicy house mustard
$15.96
Pierogi - Potato
grandma's-style pan-fried pierogies, filled with classic potato, and topped with beer-braised onions, served with a side of chive crème fraîche
$15.73
Buona Beef

Buona Beef

4.5
(2k+)
• Beef • Italian Beef
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 23 min
"Pay more to get the 7 or 9 inch Italian beef because the food is fiiiiiire! I love that they also have a "baptized" option for dipped because most places will dip your sandwich very disappointingly or not at all when you request it LOL."
"Much smaller portions and the kids beef meat had a rainbow tint to that did not look appetizing. Normal have a nice size of chicken for kids meal and it was 4 thin slices of chicken"
Fountain Drink
0-182 cal.
$3.63
#1: Buona Italian Beef Meal
Chicago's Original is the Best! Regular-size beef, fries, and a fountain drink. Best Served with Sweet Peppers or Hot Giardiniera for an extra charge.
$19.88
Chopped Chicken Salad
Our Signature Salad: Chopped fresh-grilled chicken breast atop chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, blue cheese crumble. Served with our all-natural sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$15.15
Buona Italian Beef
Four lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of dipping sauce: our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
$14.44
The Fat Shallot

The Fat Shallot

4.9
(100+)
• Ice Cream • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 30 min
"It was good. Got it on sourdough. They forgot the feta I requested. I really like the truffle sauce."
"did not come with the breads that it promised. and I'm basically paying for chicken strips and sliced bread for 15 dollars?"
Truffle BLT
Crispy bacon, avocado, arugula, tomato and truffle aioli on thick-cut challahVeggie BLT available Allergies: Egg, Gluten
$16.5
Turkey
oven-roasted turkey breast on a pretzel roll with avocado, cucumber, arugula and basil aioli Allergies: Egg, Gluten
$16.05
House Fries
Vegetarian (fried in the same oil as chicken), Gluten-Free (not Celiac friendly because it's fried with the chicken), dairy-free, nut-free
$5
Buffalo Chicken
crispy chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce with blue cheese aioli and shaved celery salad
$15.71
Bam! Burger

Bam! Burger

American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 68 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Bam! Tater Tots
Crispy golden tater tots served hot.
$5.4
Cowboy Bam! Burger
Smoky and bold — beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy onion rings, and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.
$14.59
Sunrise Bam! Burger
Breakfast meets burger — beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg, griddled onions, and mayo on a brioche bun.
$13.66
Bam! Fries
Crispy golden French fries, lightly salted.
$5.19
Hagen's Fish Market

Hagen's Fish Market

4.7
(200+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 47 min
"Hagens fish market has been around for over 100 years great quality great flavor great service our family has been getting shrimp from there for decades"
"I have been eating at Hagens since the 90's. They never disappoint. Their shrimp is always fabulous. Also love the fish nuggets and hush puppies. They also have delicious salads and you can order any kind of fish they don't have. They're happy to order."
Shrimp
Wild caught Gulf shrimp, breaded in our signature batter, approximately 15-20 per pound.
$18.48
Jumbo Shrimp
One of our most popular items! Wild caught Alaskan Pollock, cut into chip sized pieces, breaded in our signature batter! Approx. 20 pcs per pound
$21.88
Fish Chips
A southern favorite, essentially fried cornbread with onions. Approx. 6-8 per order
$12.56
1/4# Hushpuppies
Catfish tossed in a delicious seasoned cornmeal coating and fried to perfection! Approx. 5-8 pcs per pound
$4.37
Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.3
(5k+)
• Chicken Tenders • Fried Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 28 min
"I've known this place for years, and this place is amazing! The foods and service are delicious!! Great place to eat. I also love the Triple Dipper and Cajun Pasta with the chicken. It's expensive, but worth it. "
"I don't understand what happened here because I used to order a lot. My meat temperature was overcooked, my fries were soggy, and the fried pickles had the smallest portion I have ever seen. I can't believe I paid for that. Even the elote came in with minimal toppings. The only okay thing was the molten lava cake. I will not be ordering again from here. "
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$20.63
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
Brewed tea, lemonade and fountain drinks
$20.76
Beverages
Your choice of jalapeño-cheddar smoked sausage, grilled chicken or shrimp with penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with Cajun spices & Parmesan. Served with garlic toast.
$4.09
Cajun Pasta
Cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, diced red onions, mustard. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$20.97

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