Hackneys On Harms

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For two star dining in Glenview, try Hackney's. This very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 50 years. It's known for its hamburgers. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is open late and good for groups.

User Reviews of Hackneys On Harms

Yelp.com Review - by Ann G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Horrible service!! We went on Tuesday evening. We were told there was a 10 minute wait so we went to the bar. The bartender asked me what I wanted and I asked for water. He replied, "That's boring!"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I struggled in deciding if this place deserves two stars or three. My girlfriend and I ordered different burgers, neither was outstanding. The fries were just fries and the onion loaf was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Women tottering around in 4 inch heels on uneven paver bricks. Kids running around screaming and playing. Yeah- quite the place to be seen! Hackney's is loved by many- and if obnoxious kids with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Of all the Hackney's this one is by far the best.I've extolled the virtues of Hackney's in reviews of its other locations, but I suppose it bears repeating here. A hackneyburger, medium rare with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think Hackney's evokes nostalgia in people who grew up coming here. If I were one of those people I would probably give it 4 stars, but I am not, so I'm giving it 3 stars.As another reviewer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh, a childhood spent at Hackney's. Such joy! This is the best burger I have ever had in my life, no joke. Also incomparable onion loaf and cole slaw. Friday-night perch were pretty tasty, too. The....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel p.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 stars based solely on the loverly outdoor patio in the summer. sitting under giant shady birch trees on a nice sunny day = fab.the food is a'ight. they've got the basics, sammys, burgers, fries and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melodie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have long been a fan of the Hackney's enterprise. Every location has it's charm, but Hackney's on Harms is by far my favorite, especially in the summertime. The famous onion loaf is unbelievable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Burgers the size of a silver dollar for $10, no wonder they've been in business for 70 years! We raced home and scrubbed our hands, face and feet because this place was so gross. Bill of $38 = slab of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Original and still the best!Hackneys has a number of locations in the general Chicago area but this one tops. It can be a bit hard to find, especially at night, as the building is tucked away back in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a classic North Shore institution. There is nothing like an onion brick and a Hackney burger. It's such a unique fun restaurant. The service is always friendly and attentive. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Manda H.

5.0 of 5 stars. wow this place is tiny. I LOVE IT! I swear I am in the downstairs of my grandma's house. Very homey and great food. The bar takes up one side of the restaurant while the other half is pretty tight...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to come here all the time when I lived in the area. It's still the same cozy joint with good eats. The onion loaf was great. Could have used a little more time in the frier. But it still hit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Destry B.

2.0 of 5 stars. When I pinch a loaf....it is very bad.When Hackneys pinches an onion loaf it is very good.Thus me pinching another (bad) loaf.Now that I have those statements out of the way I have to say I think this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great great place.Gotta eat outdoors, patty melt with a haystack and call it a day. Nothing like having a cicatta fall into your clam chowder....it adds flavor.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Great for families by Elizabeth R. at InsiderPages

Hackney's on Harms features the usual excellent burgers on rye and onion loaves, but the real draw of this particular location is the big, sprawling patio. It's a very old-fashioned feel, but I happen to like...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by k v.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have not been here for a few years, But I plan on going back this summer when I can sit outside with a nice cold beer and a big fat mushroom burger :)
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Hackney's on Harms. I love the outdoor terrace in the summer, right behind the owners house. The huge old trees above you. In winter, I love the combination old barge/old 1960's rec room feel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George D.

2.0 of 5 stars. This was my first trip back to a Hackney's in over a decade. I'd only been to the other Glenview location, although my mom hardly ever let us go there to eat because she said it was too dirty. So most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa B.

3.0 of 5 stars. For someplace with such a quintessentially lovely fried appetizer -- the much lauded onion loaf -- their french fries certainly do suck. Really, they are pallid, tasteless things that have spent most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The onion loaf was good. That concludes me listing what was good about this place.Other than that, everything else was below mediocre. I would have easily chosen Ore Ida's over the fries they served,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hackney's is one of those places that has been around so long, that your memories have memories of it.Started in 1939 and family-owned, it has remained a family business throughout its long history on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by neil c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here for years, but I had pleasant thoughts of the onion loaf last night. Wonderful burgers served on rye - it's quite the insitution. I remember trying buffalo (er, bison) for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo Burger and Onion Loaf. Old timey little joint with a lot of character. Featured on the Food Network...how bad can that be?
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hackney's is always a favorite. This was the first time I had ever been to the one on Harms. I was expecting a stuffy atmosphere, bein gin the North Shore, and was suprised to find that it was very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by john s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place. Great sandwiches and of course the onion block. The staff is always friendly, they never have a bad day!! Have only been here for lunch, never dinner but I'd imagine it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lezah G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hackney's on Harms is summertime. There is a lot of history in that place. I have a lot of history in that place. It has great burgers and great onion loaves.. As I get older my stomach is less...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Irish style bar/grill in ILLINOIS! Definately check out this restuarant! Hackney's on Harms is the ORIGINAL Hackney's that was opened don't be fouled by the one down a few blocks away. My dad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. These are the best burgers I've had in quite sometime. I'm pretty sure they cover the buns in a few pounds of butter to add to the deliciousness.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hackney's is an old establishment, known for their Hackney burger. I tend to stay away from Hackney's in the winter (just because the inside is kind of dark and filled with the elderly), but in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by natashka o.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are many reasons I prefer trips to Chicago:-There are no idiotiotic fake-politically-correct Californians giving me dirty looks for wearing sexy Fox Fur Hat-Great shopping on the Magnificent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Besides the geriatrics and suits this place is alright. Good food and a cool atmosphere that feels like the adjacent forest preserve, a welcome respite from other nearby options (i.e. the food court...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Skazoo M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful outdoor dining hidden in an otherwise upscale residential neighborhood. The tables are just patio furniture (complete with umbrellas) but the trees & gentle breeze make for a relaxed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

5.0 of 5 stars. A North Shore institution - for good reason. This location is my favorite of all the Hackney's - the place can't be beat for great summertime outdoor dining. The outdoor bar is the best place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by marissa d.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go for a good burger and an onion brick. I personally always stick to the grilled cheese but everyone else I go with always gets the Hackney Burger and they are always very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess S.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's a little white playhouse in the corner of the outdoor seating area that I used to play in when I was little. And while that is looking a bit decrepit these days, Hackney's hasn't changed a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't beat this place hands down for the best Patty Melts ever and a cold bottle of beer.The onion rings alone is a meal.Always friendly and homey.Really a treat to go there. Out of the way and real...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesster A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Going with a group of 5 or more ? Definitely head to the Lake Street location (just east of Waukegan Rd - where they can accommodate larger groups - AND it always helps to call first for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Great Burgers, Great Onion Rings

This restaurant is a classic, especially if you happen to be of Irish descent. The hamburgers at this place are classic for the Chicago area. That is saying something considering this is the same ci...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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Great Burgers

Hackneys is a great place for a good old-fashioned burger. They have pretty good onion rings and the portion is huge. The burgers are flavorful and I only add some ketchup and mustard. The service really isn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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The best burgers by Mary C. at InsiderPages

This particular Hackneys has a great old-fashioned bar atmosphere. The burgers, served on the traditional dark rye, are the best in the area. The onion strings are also to die for. I absolutely love this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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outstanding

best hackney's is the lake zurich one from the outstanding fare to the best service and ed the owner. my words again out standing job.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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good food

i love hackey's. they have the best hamburger and really good onion rings ( they are to die for)
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Vey good!!

Great burger, even betterr onion loaf.Pleasant service, kids will enjoy
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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HANDS DOWN NO. 1

THE COMBINATION OF GREAT MEAT, DELICOUS BLACK BREAD AND GIANT SLICE OF BERMUDA ONION IS THE BEST BURGER OFFERING ANYWHERE! THE ONION RINGS ARE ALSO THE BEST!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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Forget This Place!

This is not the restaurant of years ago. The hamburger is plain and dull. If this place rates at 10 for food, then McDonald's has a rating off the scale.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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Great memories

I've only eaten there once, but the burgers are the best I've ever had. I have a fond memory of eating there with my grandma who told me that this was her large families special spot to eat when they got to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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I love this place.

Great burgers and excellent specials. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Nice choice of beers on tap. Overall A .
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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the Greatest

Besst Hamburger on the North Shore Ffor many Years now the best in the city. Not only hamburgers but the the very best fried onion rings.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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best onion basket

loved the onion basket wish there was one near me.......its about 1 hr drive
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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The Mature Burger Lover's Choice

Hackney's has been known amongst our family and friends for it's great food for decades. Their cheeseburger on rye has steadfastly remained at the top of Chicago-area cuisine up there on the top of the list...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Used to be better

I remember this place was lots better a few years ago. The burgers now seem drier and not as big Onion loaf is still the best in town
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Hackney's

I recommend everone try their Buffalo burger. It's somewhat healthier--buffalo meat is much leaner than beef. This burger offers great taste.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Best burgers in Chicago area.

Hackney's has been in business for over 60 years and has really perfected their hamburgers. Everyone tries to copy them. They serve a mound of fried onions that you have to try if you go there. They actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Grease & Oil

First, you got the wrong Hackney's. The one on Harms is barely a "kissin' cousin" of the one on Lake for food and ambience. The Harm's Hackney's indoor seating is like a run-down circa 1965 golf course...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Onyums

While the burgers are huge, they aren't the best. Some spices would help. The onion rings keep you coming back to Hackney's.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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lovinit

The best lean burgers around, Any way you like it! Also lots of other healthy coices for all
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Great Night Out

Don"t grab a quick bite and see a movie. See the flick then top it off with a wonderful and plesant meal at Hackneys. The food, service and atmosphere is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Lounge on the Patio

Nothing beats lounging an afternoon or evening away on the Hackney's patio with an onion loaf, and a few drinks. It's like spending the day in a full service backyard. Try the potatoe skins with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Suburbs in the city

It's great that us City folk don't have to make a field trip to the "land beyond Ohare" anymore for a great Hackney Burger. The recent addition of a South Loop / Printers Row location puts Hackney's right in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Hackneys rules!

hackney's is a classic Chicago restaurant. The menu pretty much stays the same and people know what to expect when they go to Hackney's. It's a great place to go with kids, friends and family.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Chicago Transplant

I was a small child the first time I ate at Hackney's. This was my parents favorite Chicagoland restuarant for burgers & fried onions and now it is mine. Their Bison Burger is the Best!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2002
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great

After 50 years each meal is still consistently excellent. Good service, food, and atmosphere every time.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Mooove over everyone, it's Hackney's!

I've been enjoying Hackney's for over 30 years. Their biggest plus, CONSISTENCY! I now have to drive 25 miles 1 way to enjoy their fabulous burger and it is so worth the ride. Never disappointed in food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Comfort Food in a Charming Environment

Great martinis, mashed potatoes, hot turkey dinners and excellent salads.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Longevity speaks for itselfd

I've been going to a Hackney's restaurant since 1955. The quality has been consistent (even though the prices haven't obviously) at every Hackney's I've been to (all but in Palos). The hamburger with grilled...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Can you say Lots of Food?

I love Hackney's (both restauants) My fav. is the onion "Loafs" yes these are brick size and compact. Hamburgers to die for. If I have to say anything bad about this place I guest it might be the ambience it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2002
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Cheeseburger in paradise

Dining inside or out you will love these burgers. Try their several locations.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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Centerstage

what a great discovery !! memories of 50 years ago,came rushing back to me. as i am a previous customer,now living in california,look forward to visiting as many hackney's as possible,on return visits to...
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Chicago Reader

nice evening with a large group (8), which they handled well. rave reviews for the brined pork chops...
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Metromix

i'm sorry, but i really don't ask for much - good service and good food, it's really very simple. hackney's offers neither. meals at jack's restaurant on touhy put this place to shame and it's a diner...
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Gayot

though several other sandwiches are tried-and-true tasty possibilities, it would be a mistake to forego the half-pound hackneyburger, a marvel of juicy, quality beef topped with mellow cheddar and laid between...
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SearchChicago

in the summer, under the tall elms, the outdoor garden is a treat. otherwise it's a trip to the '50s in the restaurant itself. great hamburgers and fried onion loaf (famous for both)...
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AOL CityGuide

nothing hackneyed here...
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