Hackney's on Lake

Name: Hackney's on Lake
Address: 1514 E Lake Ave, Glenview, IL, United States, 60025
Telephone: (847) 724-7171
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (613)

$30 and under

American

1514 E Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 724-7171
Website
http://www.hackneys.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We offer a wide range 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 either Andrea or Hector
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1514 E Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 613 people are saying

Hackney's on Lake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hackney's on Lake delights with "great food and awesome service," making it a "storied community favorite." The "onion loaf" and "perfectly cooked burgers" are must-tries. Though some recent experiences noted inconsistencies, the "friendly atmosphere" and "attentive staff" ensure a memorable visit. A family tradition cherished for generations.

613 Reviews

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Janice
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ordered the perch and found it absolutely flavorless and the actual fish was almost nonexistent. Should have ordered the cod. Cheaper even than perch. Onion rings were great as always. Husband liked his burger. Season the perch please with a few spiced, does not have to be salt and use the best pieces if you are going to charge 22.00 for a pathetic fish meal.
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Alexa VIP
Chicago / Illinois50 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were greeted by a gracious hostess and seated at an ample table for 6 on the patio on a lovely evening. We have been coming to Hackney's on Lake for many years, but experienced this as an "off night" for the kitchen and maybe for our server. It's difficult to describe, but my sandwich appeared to be made by an 8 year old. It came as a slice of dry bread with a piece of lettuce and a few slices of turkey, then another slice of bread crookedly placed on top. Not the usual sandwich I expected stacked with turkey, accompanied by tomato (ordered) and neatly sliced in two. Ok, so the server forgot the mayo and tomato, but what later arrived was a small slice of plum tomato. Quite unusual and not up to par for this restaurant. Others mentioned dry bread and unusually underwhelming Hackney Burgers. The tomato soup was tasty and the Hackney Smash Burger was a hit, though. I hope this was just an off night and not the beginning of a downhill slide for the beloved Hackney's.
Hackney's on LakeResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for being a longtime guest Alexa—it truly means a lot to us. We’re really sorry to hear this visit didn’t live up to your usual Hackney’s experience. It sounds like we missed the mark, and that’s not the standard we strive for. We’ll be sure to address this with our kitchen and service teams, and we look forward to delivering the quality and care you’re used to on your next visit.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place - a last minute decision to eat out as an extended family. Server was extraordinary- patient, efficient, engaging - dealing with a table of 12 from grands to grandparents.
Hackney's on LakeResponded 5 days ago
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're really glad you stopped in with the whole family—and even more glad to hear your server made everyone feel taken care of. We’ll definitely share your shoutout with the team!
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Raquel
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were disappointed in some of the food. They changed their French fries which were great before and now they are soggy and tasted terrible. The server was very good though. However due to the fries we will consider other restaurants before dining at Hackney's again.
Hackney's on LakeResponded on June 29, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback Raquel—we’re sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be when a favorite item changes, and we truly value your honesty. We’re glad to hear your server provided great service, and we hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.
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Nicky
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My family has been going to all the Hackneys locations since the 50's when my Dad was in college. It has been host to many important family occasions. Including Hackneys on Lake. Always a favorite. The restaurant is a bit tired and is in desperate need of a face-lift. Also, why on earth did you change your French fries?! The new ones are not good. Fried onions and Hackney burger is and always will be my favorite.
Hackney's on LakeResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for being part of the Hackney’s family for so many years—it truly means a lot. We hear your feedback and have started making updates, including the new hand-crafted tables. Thank you again for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
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Patrick
Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The reuben egg rolls are a great appetizer. Wide variety of food choices. Love the atmosphere and the staff is very friendly.
Hackney's on LakeResponded on June 16, 2025
So glad you loved the Reuben egg rolls—they’re one of our favorites too! We really appreciate you noticing the variety and the vibe. Our staff will be happy to hear your kind words. Hope to have you back again soon!
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elizabeth VIP
Chicago / Illinois38 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was terrible. Five different people came to deliver our onion loaf to our table last night. We only ordered one order there must’ve been some confusion. Also, our waitress did not know how to split the bill and ended up charging us for our table and the table next-door. Manager came out to fix it and never reappeared. We had to leave because we had theater tickets. We were there for almost 2 hours due to their mistakes.Very disappointed.
Hackney's on LakeResponded on June 12, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to reach out Elizabeth. It’s clear we fell short with both service and billing, and we understand how frustrating that must have been—especially with your time constraints. We’ve addressed this with our team to prevent it from happening again. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with a much better visit in the future.
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Doug VIP
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Badly cooked burger in a stale bun and one of us did not get Cole slaw and both didn’t get a pickle. Fries were good as well as the onion loaf.
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Paul
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Same great food as always. Big portions -- enough for leftovers
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Dean
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and awesome service!! Can’t wait to go back!!
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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 4.4 stars by 613 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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
Price
$30 and under
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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.hackneys.net/
Phone number
(847) 724-7171
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We offer a wide range 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 either Andrea or Hector

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