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Hackney's on Lake, Glenview, IL

Hackney's on Lake

4.2
4.2
296 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Ever since our great Aunt Bebe starting selling hamburgers and beer on her back porch during Prohibition, Hackney's has been making people happy!

Today we're famous for our big juicy Hackneyburgers on Hackney's Dark Rye® and our one-of-a-kind Hackney';s Original French Fried Onions®. Prohibition may be over, but our beer selling days are not. Hackney's has an ever-changing list of tap beers along with a full-service bar that can whip up any cocktail you can think of.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Burgers, Gastro Pub

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (847) 724-7171

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We have years of experience hosting wedding rehearsals, Wedding and baby showers, sports banquets, memorials and more. At Hackney’s we offer a wide range of of menu options along with choices for guests with gluten-free and other dietary needs. Let us help make your next party a success; for booking or more information, please call (847) 724-7171 and ask for any of the following people: Hector Avila, Sally Landri, or Mary Corby

  • Neighborhood

    Glenview

  • Cross street

    Waukegan Rd.

  • Parking details

    2 large lots to choose from. 1 in front on Lake Ave and the second behind the building.You can enter from either E Lake Ave. or access through rear of Glen Oak Center (Waukegan Entrance) between North Shore University Health Center and Staples.Both lots are complimentary self parking

  • Public transit

    Glenview Train Station, Pace Bus

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

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  1. MRBP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good for a casual dinner, burger and a drink. Good for kids.
  2. Sunny

    Chicago

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Still an EXCELLENT quality burger, classic options never disappoint!
  3. Rick

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a very nice place to dine. Very friendly people.
  4. SANDRAR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For once in my life, I ordered something other than a Hackneyburger - decided to splurge on a steak. Very tasty, and I'll enjoy the leftovers tonight.
  5. Chicagofoodie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Abigail was a great server. She checked back with us several times during our meal .
  6. maryp

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Was disappointed how limited irish food on st. patricks day,no shepards pie,irish stew,colcannon,or boxties
  7. mdbuttercup

    Chicago

    249 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    249 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Waited to get waited on. Gave beverage order. Had to flag down someone to request our drinks. Rushed us to give order when we weren’t ready. Part of two orders included soup. Got soup after entree was brought. My half sandwich was on hard bread and my side of spinach was lukewarm and bland and tasteless. Waitperson checked on us once. She did bring our checks very quickly when we said no dessert or coffee. Very disappointing. Won’t return.
  8. jamest

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Gone downhill
  9. lilacorn1956

    Alabama

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for family or anything. A local for decades.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It’s an awesome family restaurant. Period. We were there with three generations. All enjoyed. We had the Ruben and the corned beef on their dark rye bread. !!! Kids love the Mac n cheese and fingers Wonderful. The onion loaf a fan favorite. Waitress was prompt and genuinely happy to be there. Can’t wait to visit again.
  11. JenniferO

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Birthday, service was very slow
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    The night we were there at hackneys there was a band performing downstairs. This added to the problems. We were seated in a small room with a large party. It was very noisy. We had a 630pm reservation, but didn’t get the entrees until 750pm! People all around us were leaving because of the wait. The food was just barely warm. Not a good experience despite our drinks were comped.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    They were over crowded and understaffed. We sat for over 1 hour before getting our order taken and over 2 hours before getting our food. We complained and they did not seem concerned. We did not get our whole order, and did nothing to correct it. The food was cold and all they said was they were busy. I’ve been going there for 30+ years and NEVER had this experience. Just HORRIBLE
  14. JamesW

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience1
    I responded to the advertisement to listen to listen to Liverpool Acoustic Band. I made a reservation through meetup but when we arrived we were told that we could not get seated with the band. I was very disappointed ☹️. The restaurant shouldn’t take Reservations’s then not honor the request.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old classic hamburger restaurant
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great restaurant!
  17. RichardW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were excellent. Tge service was great. Really enjoyed it.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The food is so bad now compared to a few years ago. Water glasses were filthy. Out of the French Dip and Guinness. The exact two things I wanted. Will never go back.
  19. SharonS

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good and so was the waitress. The wait for the food seemed a little longer than usual.
  20. philb1701

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. The fried mushrooms appetizer were the best we have ever enjoyed ANYWHERE! My only complaint would be if someone orders raw onions with an Italian Sausage sandwich … please chop them and loose the grilled onions! Great atmosphere and excellent service.
  21. Bill

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu is mostly pub type food. They have large hamburgers, but I like the buffalo Berger. The deserts are good, we had Leprchaun pie which is an excellent ice cream pie. The beer selection is good but it leans toward Irish or English beers.
  22. Opinionsbyphil

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    This place is completely worn out! They were even out of their signature onion loaf. Food is not very good, way better options are out there.
  23. Rick

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a nice experience
  24. Oktoberfest

    Chicago

    552 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    552 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tues 1:30pm lunch reservations seated immediately. Always good food & service.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic time celebrating my mother’s 85th birthday at Hackney’s on Lake. We started with the gold standard traditional onion, loaf and had a selection of burgers, salads and sandwiches. As always eating at Hackney’s is like eating with a super nice family with all of the benefits of not having to do the prep cooking and cleaning. Fantastic for three generations of our family.
  26. BarbaraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Overall it was a wonderful meal! We have come to Hackney’s many, many times. I made a reservation, so I expected that there would be advanced notice for a table of 7. Unfortunately, we were initially to be seated at a table that was not large enough. The dining room wasn’t filled, so we requested a different table and it worked out well. I had put on the reservation that it was a birthday meal. Our server was a little awkward suggesting birthday sundaes. That was slightly disappointing. However for the meal overall, she was great. Thank you.
  27. LauraB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall2food4service5ambience1
    Seating for a disabled person was requested. We were given a table in the middle of the room. Three people at 3 different tables had to move to get the wheelchair to the table. Then the wheelchair stuck out a bit so the wait staff hit the chair every time they went by. Not enjoyable.
  28. Rosalie

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The onion loaf is not the same as it was and was truly awful. Food was mediocre at best. Extremely disappointed. Server however was very nice.
  29. Tomcgarr

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always very good, as is the service. We always enjoy our small group meals there.
  30. MaryD

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a consistent experience at Hackney’s. Good service and good food at reasonable prices. Keep up the good work!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Very disappointing experience. Very nice server. This is not the Hackney’s that it used to be.
  32. HarveyH

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Friendly and accommodating staff as well as customers. It was a party
  33. Steve0228

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good as usual. Our server was excellent. The only down side was the loud music piped in above our booth.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had 12 for a birthday lunch and food and service was great!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    New Year’s Eve
  36. KarinK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impressed with Bison burger on gluten free bun with THE BEST GLUTEN FREE SWEET POTATO FRIES!!!
  37. Mo1908

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal with friends Food was very good and PJ are server was great
  38. markf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, very attentive and ready to get refills on drinks and other requests. Able to handle specific order requests for a big party of 11 people. Our family has been going to Hackney’s for over 50 years and it is still great!
  39. ShannonB

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband grew up Chicago and I heard stories of trips to Hackney’s before heading to the Bears game. So any trip back we look forward to a Hackneys burger and onion loaf to bring back those memories. Christmas time didn’t disappoint! The food and the ambience and service was amazing and the key lime pie was the best ever.
  40. Patrick

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best burgers on the North Shore!!

FAQs

Hackney's on Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 724-7171.

Hackney's on Lake is rated 4.2 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Hackney's on Lake

1514 E Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Waukegan Rd.

  • Neighborhood

    Glenview

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Burgers, Gastro Pub

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    2 large lots to choose from. 1 in front on Lake Ave and the second behind the building.You can enter from either E Lake Ave. or access through rear of Glen Oak Center (Waukegan Entrance) between North Shore University Health Center and Staples.Both lots are complimentary self parking

  • Public transit

    Glenview Train Station, Pace Bus

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (847) 724-7171

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We have years of experience hosting wedding rehearsals, Wedding and baby showers, sports banquets, memorials and more. At Hackney’s we offer a wide range of of menu options along with choices for guests with gluten-free and other dietary needs. Let us help make your next party a success; for booking or more information, please call (847) 724-7171 and ask for any of the following people: Hector Avila, Sally Landri, or Mary Corby

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