Hackney's on Lake

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   Sean

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Hackney’s! Always an awesome experience and great food no matter the season.
   

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   Jay

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been coming to this restaurant for over 62 years! It hasn't just remained the same it has gotten better as the menu has expanded. Love the burgers and the onion loaf is to die for!
   

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   Rod

   VIP

   Chicago

   698 reviews

   5.0

   698 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wed Noon reservations seated immediately. Good food & service. Onion Loaf to die for!
   

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   Rick

   VIP

   Chicago

   49 reviews

   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A very nice place to get really good food. Everything is always good.
   

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   Eileen

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was so good. Had the new Smash Burger for lunch and it was delicious! The place is gearing up for St. Patrick's Day with shamrock decor and we had an Irish coffee after our meal to kick off the season! Our server was attentive and so nice and we noticed the great new tables and updated streamlined menus. We are regulars there so enjoying all the upgrades that have happened. Can't go wrong with lunch or dinner here. Plenty of space and tables to accomodate large groups. Also very kid friendly. For a fun, casual restaurant with friendly staff and great food Hackney's is the place. And don't for get to order the old classics like the onion loaf and the Hackney burger on dark rye!!
   

   Hackney's on LakeResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you Eileen for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Smash Burger and got into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with us. It means a lot to hear that our regulars appreciate the updates, and we love being a go-to spot for great food and a welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Kim812

   VIP

   Chicago

   74 reviews

   5.0

   74 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistently delicious. A warm comfort to look forward too.
   

   Hackney's on LakeResponded on February 24, 2025

   Thank you so much! We're thrilled to be a comforting and delicious spot for you. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Gary

   VIP

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Was very excited to go there. The waitress was lovely. They did not have hamburger buns. Was quite surprised a hamburger place was out of buns. They had some excuse for why they did not have buns. How difficult would it be to run down to the local jewel and grab every bun they had. The place is in this disrepair. Overhead fixture was dangling from the ceiling as well as the fan. Food was average.  Was so disappointed and sadly would never go back. I never give bad reviews. This is a 1st.
   

   Hackney's on LakeResponded on February 24, 2025

   We’re really sorry to hear about your experience with us Gary. Running out of buns is definitely not something we ever want to happen, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. We appreciate your kind words about your waitress and your honest feedback about the food and atmosphere. We know we have some things to work on, and we’re always trying to improve. While we’re disappointed we let you down, we do hope you might give us another chance in the future.
   

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   Joe

   VIP

   Chicago

   38 reviews

   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love hackneys! Been coming over 50 years. The onion rings are second to none. Keep up the greatness.
   

   Hackney's on LakeResponded 5 days ago

   Wow—50 years! That means the world to us. Thank you for your loyalty Joe and for being part of the Hackney’s family. We’re so glad you still love the onion loaf, and we’ll do our best to keep up the greatness for many more years to come!
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The hamburger appears to be a little smaller than it used to be. I guess that’s called inflation.
   

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    Charlene

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Four of us dined here last night. Starters included their specialty fried onion that we could not stop eating until every morsel was gone. Also had the hearty clam chowder soup. salmon special was tasty and prepared perfectly with a mild soy ginger glaze served with red skin potatoes that were a bit bland. The burgers were also prepared perfect and tasted great. We tried two desserts, carrot cake with walnut cream cheese frosting and a double chocolate mousse with whipped cream, both fantastic
    

    Hackney's on LakeResponded on February 10, 2025

    We’re so glad you enjoyed the Salmon Special—it sounds like that soy ginger glaze really hit the spot! The burgers and desserts seem to have been a hit too, especially the carrot cake and double chocolate mousse, which are always fan favorites. We’re thrilled they lived up to expectations. Hope to see you back soon for more deliciousness!
    

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