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Elgin Public House
Burger Joint and Pub$$$$
Downtown Elgin, Elgin
"Great half price burgers every Monday."(4 Tips)
"Great beer selection, and the $1desserts are a perfect serving size."(10 Tips)
"The pulled pork sandwich and fried pickles are great."(5 Tips)
"Chicken Po' Boy Fold - it rocks!"(2 Tips)
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Cindy OlsenNovember 20, 2014Kobe burger, any burger, tilapia, Friday fish fry, cheese curds, chicken schnitzel, mac &cheese, meatloaf, patty melt, filet, chopped salad, deconstructed canoli, special dinners w/alcohol themes.
Upvote1Downvote- D JSeptember 9, 2017Loved everything from the server to the food to the atmosphere. Salads, chicken fingers, bison burgers and BBQ chicken amazing House honey mustard dressing was fab tooUpvote1Downvote
ISC ChicagoJune 9, 2023Bavette Sirloin Steak (6 oz bavette steak grilled to your liking served with risotto & fresh sauteed vegetables)
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Katie KellerFebruary 19, 2016Great atmosphere. Tried the mac and cheese, sweet potato fries and turkey club fold. Everything was good. Service was good too. I'd go back.UpvoteDownvote- Olivia ReuterOctober 21, 2014Easily the best restaurant in all of Elgin. Extremely nice waiters/waitresses, and quality food every time. If you haven't been here yet, you need to!UpvoteDownvote
- ISC ChicagoOctober 16, 2023Kobe Burger (American Wagyu 8oz Beef Patty, with grilled onions, mushroom, and a side of Asian Slaw)
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Derek StrisselMarch 21, 2013Try the Jambalaya Pasta - #chicken, #andouille sausage and #shrimp in a #creole sauce. Use the spoon when eating the pasta, the sauce is good and has a balanced #heat.Upvote2Downvote
Best burger in Elgin. Half price burgers on Monday evenings! Other daily specials too.Upvote2Downvote
Guillermo BxSeptember 10, 2014Burgers are great! specially on monday when they are 50% off. Also great beer selections.
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Robert ChipchakMarch 20, 2020Food is consistently great! Atmosphere is really inviting - a fabulous place to relax!UpvoteDownvote- Jamie TrewarthaApril 12, 2014Great service and fantastic beer selection. Try the bison burger ( if it's in season)UpvoteDownvote
Jason KopplinNovember 30, 2013Bigger than it looks from the outside... 3 or 4 different bars & eating areas. Food was pretty good, too.UpvoteDownvote
Great spicy chicken sandwiches and beer selection.Upvote1Downvote
I love the upstairs bar. Jazz music, quiet place to have a drink and a meal.Upvote2Downvote
Jan HerronFebruary 2, 2014Asiago mashed potatoes are yummy! Also do not miss the Mac n cheese, it's heavenly!UpvoteDownvote
Monday's=half priced burgers (and the best dang burgers you'll ever have)!UpvoteDownvote
So many veggie options! Black bean burger and veggie melt are delicious!Upvote2Downvote
Try the Kc Burger (Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce & Onion With Onion Crisps And Kc Bbq Sauce) And FriesUpvoteDownvote
1/2 price burgers on Monday nights, Cajun fries, and the fiesta chicken sandwich. Yum!:)UpvoteDownvote
Alex KassabovSeptember 9, 2011The menu has changed. Prices are slightly up. Bruscheta burger, one of my favorites, is off the menu but they can still make it if you ask.UpvoteDownvote
- Great beer selection, and the $1desserts are a perfect serving size.Upvote1Downvote
Tori VonglamDecember 31, 2011Try their best Portabella burger, it's super delicious! I also like how they name their WiFi ( drink ur beer ) hahaha.....UpvoteDownvote
Joshua CalhounJune 19, 2013Probably our favorite restaurant in Elgin! Great service, great beer, great food.UpvoteDownvote
Burgers are fantastic--wide variety of beers as well.Upvote1Downvote
Great food, can't go wrong with the beer selection eitherUpvoteDownvote
Julie DillonMay 16, 2013Great food, good service, nice beer selection. Check out half price burger night!UpvoteDownvote
I was the first to drink a Mr. Pibb at the Pub! History happening now!
UpvoteDownvote- Great half price burgers every Monday.Upvote3Downvote
Nicholas BrichettoJuly 26, 2013Fried pickles!!! Score at least two orders. Well worth it.Upvote1Downvote
Don't leave without trying the $1 desserts. The strawberry cannoli is great.UpvoteDownvote- Try the BLT With Fries - Awesome sandwich! Hits the spot post church service.UpvoteDownvote
The BEST restaurant in Elgin!! I love the fried pickles omnomnom.UpvoteDownvote
Kristin AndrusNovember 24, 2012Everyone always raves about the food here so I stopped by to check it out. Didn't think it was that great. Guess I ordered the wrong thing.Upvote1Downvote
Great food! #nomnomnom We love the fried pickles & one of a kind Horseradish Thousand Island dipping sauce.UpvoteDownvote- Try the Hawaiian burger. It's the special today.UpvoteDownvote
Pretty darned impressive! I'll be going back!UpvoteDownvote
Better than average food excellent beer selectionUpvoteDownvote
EricJuly 19, 2011One of the best beer selections in the suburbs and darn good food tooUpvote1Downvote
Amy WitzMarch 16, 2013Might just be the best corned beef and cabbage I have ever had. Yum!Upvote1Downvote
Maddie KoldosMarch 29, 2012Omg get the strawberry cannoli one dollars desert, it's so friggin yummy ^.~Upvote2Downvote
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(847) 468-8810
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Favorite restaurant hands down. Truffle fries are everything; only $1 extra w/burger. Milkshakes are perfect size & price if split between two people in two glasses. Add mint choc Crave to Oreo shake."
Sam Wellman - 5.2
"If they have more than one customer you'll be waiting a while."
Benjamin Gordon - 5.9
"Modern updates. Very clean and appealing inside as well as friendly service. Even though they were really busy inside and out they were still friendly and quick to serve."
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