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The Works

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Local(847) 724-0616

2676 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025

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The Works
Local(847) 724-0616

2676 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025

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For two star Middle Eastern, try The Works in Glenview. It's known for its hot dogs.

User Reviews of The Works

Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

5.0 of 5 stars. juicy tender beautiful lamb/beef fusion with grilled juicy onions, with a perfectly light pita bread that is grilled to a crisp (the secret is they dip the pita in the oil of the gyro meat) that gives...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by neil c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hadn't eaten here for quite a while - not since High School. But we stopped by here on the way back to my Parent's today, and now I remember why I used to go here in High School - THE GYROS ARE...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you love Gyros or Italian Beef as much as I do, you cannot do better than this place. This place is even better than Hubs, which I never thought would be possible. Not only is it tasty, but also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike O.

4.0 of 5 stars. If this place was in the way of where we usually go, I fear it would displace my favorite local eatery: Papa Chris on Touhy. Luckily, it's somewhat northeast of where I usually travel, straddling the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

3.0 of 5 stars. A serviceable hot dog/gyros joint. Just the quality, prices, atmosphere, cleanliness, clientele, etc that you would expect. You will wait 3-5 minutes for your food, as they cook most of it to order,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has been here forever and a month. It used to have it's own building back in the 80's. It is a little dingy when you get inside. And most of the people that were in the back look as though...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent food. . .a little over priced though. For some reason the place is stuck in the 70's with its incredibly outdated decor and they don't take credit cards! It is not a place to dine in at as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Works has the best Gyros in the whole world. It's better than the gyros in Greece.. I'm not kidding!!! Their tzatziki sauce is amazing, I always get extra. I was away for school in Phoenix, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to The Works since high school. Whenever I come back to the area after high school, I'd always make sure that I stop by to get my fill of gyro sandwich. Now that I've moved back, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm....cheese fries....I don't know what it is about The Works, but their cheese fries are fabulous. And these are real cheese fries, none of the "sliced cheese melted on fries" crap that the East...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to The Works since I was a wee one, since my grandmother lives within spitting distance. The gyros - oh lordy, the gyros. Perfect. Loads of perfectly sliced meat, tzatziki, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve E C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The five stars is for the gyros sandwich. I've spent what could be considered community college tuition at the Works so I feel I should get some sort of recognition for eating here as often as I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've had their gyros, and it was pretty good. The meat was cooked well, smothered in yogurt sauce, tomatoes, and tons of onions. I also had their french fries with the cheese sauce (that's too thin)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. best gyros i have ever had.....gyros, cheese fries, fruit punch....done.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh how I love the Works. I've evolved my tastes over my time going here from the hot dog & fries to the every famous gyros. You must go for the Gyros. The pita is absolute perfection. I always get an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to The Works since my high school days, which were longer ago than I care to admit. In all that time, the staff, the menu, and the furniture have not changed. They even still have the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by paul l.

5.0 of 5 stars. been eating here since 1985 and I think its been the same 4 guys behind the counter ever since (how do they do it?!) Anyway these guys are as consistent as death and taxes. If you want indulge, get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nikki c.

4.0 of 5 stars. pass the duct tape, my ass just grew another 2 inches and i have no time to shop for new pants.yes i know i should really stop eating at places that serve food.I should walk and exercise, drink more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Y.D. K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hey, the staff at this place aren't angry or anything! In fact, they are cool, its just they don't smile all the time.The "old man" is great - no matter if you are a simpleton for ordering or a Meg...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Grease, big portions and angry greek men in a mini-mall restuarant...what's not to love! Once in a while, I yern for food from the motherland (grandma's land). The Works makes a a great huge gyros....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Smallish, family owned joint, serving typical fast food faire. Their grilled chicken sandwich on pita is tasty. The rib eye steak sandwich is very good and I also enjoy their Gyros. However, their hot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elvira V.

5.0 of 5 stars. For that mad gyro craving - this is where I go. They way they toast up the pita bread always makes me weak. When I am feeling really 'bad' I get cheese fries and some Homer's ice cream too. If I want...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been coming here for a while now and I can't pass it up!! I would die of a heart attack if I lived within a ten mile radius of this place, because it sucks me in everytime I am near.Gyros and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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I'm Back...

I had a nice lunch experience at The Works. I ordered their Gyros sandwich with everything. It was terrific. The order line went quickly, even though it was very busy. There's plenty of seating and pa...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Food!I think they are one of the best Gyros Sandwiches in Chicago.The Cheddar Cheese burger with Cheddar Fries is a great meal.I will say it again "Great Food"Very friendly people. If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, folks, they have the best Gyros in Chicago. I've even made the effort of driving my friends from the city out to the 'burbs so they can eat here. They make the pitas fresh which makes a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Great Gyros and Beef by Ryan P. at InsiderPages

Hello all, If your in the area of Golf and Washington on the Glenview Niles Border stop in for some great fast food. They have an Italian beef that if well above average and a Gyro that will knock your socks...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Coke, no Pepsi

The atmosphere at The Works is right out of the old Saturday Night Live skit. Know what you want, the ordering process goes quickly. The have a pretty good menu selection with the star being the gyr...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Dine.com

very dingy place! it is in need of a rehab badly...
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Metromix

this fast-food operation serves everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to chicken and steak kabobs...
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