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    Post #1 - April 21st, 2005, 6:40 pm
    Post #1 - April 21st, 2005, 6:40 pm Post #1 - April 21st, 2005, 6:40 pm
    I've suggested this before as a source for an honest, cooked-to-order, burger. And, delightfully, they cook over real hardwood lump charcoal, not briquettes.


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    My favorite: 1/2-lb. Cheddar Burger, medium rare.

    South side of Foster, just east of Kedzie.
    Eat in, drive-through, take out.
    Across the street from a McD's/Boston Market (where's the justice?).

    Wade
    "Remember the Alamo? I do, with the very last swallow."
  • Post #2 - April 21st, 2005, 7:03 pm
    Post #2 - April 21st, 2005, 7:03 pm Post #2 - April 21st, 2005, 7:03 pm
    Hi,

    There is a Charcoal Delights in Grayslake where there used to be Hardee's. Just down the street and within eyeshot is a Dog N'Suds, which I prefer for the 50's time warp feel.

    Charcoal Delights
    1090 East Oakton Street
    Des Plaines, IL 60018
    847-803-2777

    Charcoal Delights
    3139 West Foster Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60625
    773-583-0056

    Charcoal Delights
    500 Center Street
    Grayslake, IL 60030 847-543-9838
    http://www.charcoaldelights.com
    Cathy2

    "You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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  • Post #3 - April 21st, 2005, 11:09 pm
    Post #3 - April 21st, 2005, 11:09 pm Post #3 - April 21st, 2005, 11:09 pm
    Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

    There is a Charcoal Delights in Grayslake where there used to be Hardee's. Just down the street and within eyeshot is a Dog N'Suds, which I prefer for the 50's time warp feel.



    Charcoal Delights is a true 50's establishment. I grew up mere blocks from there and they were cranking out pretty much the same chow when my mode d'transport was a bicycle. The interior has been remodeled since then and they have a new sign, butg all else remains much the same. CD wasn't my go to place, though. I was a fan of Learner's instead, but Learner's is long gone.
    Steve Z.

    “Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
    ― Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Post #4 - April 22nd, 2005, 8:07 am
    Post #4 - April 22nd, 2005, 8:07 am Post #4 - April 22nd, 2005, 8:07 am
    I went to the one in Grayslake, first of all the put a hot dog on french bread and it was a soggy roll that was prob reheated from the freezer. Fries were ok, although could of been seasoned better. On a 1-10 scale, 10 being best, I'd prob give it a 4.
  • Post #5 - April 22nd, 2005, 2:18 pm
    Post #5 - April 22nd, 2005, 2:18 pm Post #5 - April 22nd, 2005, 2:18 pm
    Charcoal Delights also does a very good, cooked to order breakfast croissant.
  • Post #6 - April 12th, 2010, 9:06 am
    Post #6 - April 12th, 2010, 9:06 am Post #6 - April 12th, 2010, 9:06 am
    Hi,

    Charcoal Delights in Grayslake has closed. At this location, which was once a Hardees, there is a fast food place named 'Jack's.'

    Regards,
    Cathy2

    "You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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