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Hackney's on Harms, Glenview, IL

Hackney's on Harms

4.8
4.8
222 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Indoor & Patio dining is provided on a first come first served basis.

Hackney's is a classic American restraurant that serves authentic American food like burgers and fries, and has been a popular spot in Chicago since the Prohibition Era. Of all the amazing dishes here, one of the most popular is the Hackney Burger. This is a half-pound grilled burger served on two slices of rye bread, and is one of the reasons Hackney's has become so famous. Another delicious dish that stands out from the crowd includes Hackney's Original French Fried Onions. The french fried onions have placed in the top three onions rings in the country consistently, despite not even being rings! If you want to experience authentic classic American cuisine at a restaurant that's been serving America for 76 years, Hackney's is the place to go.

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2 people

7:30 p.m.


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 724-5577
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Skokie
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

222 Reviews
  1. SandyG

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday. Everybody loved the ambience and the quietness of the globe. The food was excellent as was our waitress. We will certainly go back again

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  2. David

    Chicago

    160 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked one of the geodesic domes and had a great time. There’s were two heaters and blankets at every chair. Would recommend.

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  3. BluCrew

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had such a great meal again tonight! The geodesic domes are warm and comfy! Great service from Grace tonight! Thank you, Hackneys you did a great job!

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  4. rick

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    Medium rare bison burger was cooked medium well. They prepared a replacement but it was between rare and raw. Waitress said manager would come to our table, but he never did. She then said no charge, pick something else. Got a chicken sandwich to go, only because they said it would be on the house. They charged for it despite what they had said. We are regulars at the restaurant. We were disappointed.

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  5. JeannineS

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The domes are a North Shore treasure and we're among many who are happy they remain after the pandemic.

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  6. Chicago

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did one of the igloos to celebrate a 13 year old’s birthday. Great fun! Awesome experience dinner. As always a hackney hamburger was delicious! Leave room for dessert - all of them we had were amazing (bread pudding, chocolate cake, and leprechaun pie)

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  7. beka

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Excellent bubble. Waiter was kind of distracted. Atmosphere was amazing. Thanks for keeping the bubbles this year!

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  8. ReneeL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reserved dome, great experience again. Food and service excellent! Ralph the bartender is great.

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  9. Sharona

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive waitstaff! The cozy Geodesic Domes had blankets, comfy pillows & heaters to keep us warm during out nighttime dining experience:) The food was fantastic, served piping hot and tasted great! Highly recommended!!

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  10. LaurieR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in a geoDome and had a wonderful time. Service was great and friendly.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The dome is such a unique and fun way to dine outside in the winter

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  12. NancyH

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Loved the dome. Great experience. Service from Heather was outstanding

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  13. SharonF

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The geodesic dome experience was fantastic! Decorated with twinkle lights, throw blankets and pillows, and heated perfectly with 2 heaters. The ambiance makes it a perfect date night with friends or a bigger group. Food is consistently good and what you expect, and the service is warm and friendly. Cold Chicago winters make the dome a perfect outdoor dining experience! Highly recommend!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner out with both sets of grandparents and two little boys. Made reservations for the dome. It was perfect.

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  15. BluCrew

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a lovely evening in the geodesic dome for Valentines Day! The food was the best we've had here. We love this place and even had our rehearsal dinner at a Hackney's 30 years ago!

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  16. beka

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We love the bubbles. Quiet, warm and such an awesome experience

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  17. SueG

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    We were in the domes at 5:00 with only one other dome occupied at the time. It took the server ten minutes before he came over to take our drink order. Another ten to get the drinks. Food came quickly, however, we were informed that our time had run out before we finished our meal/drinks and another party was waiting. I do understand the need to keep the domes on schedule, but service caused a rush experience at a relatively slow time of day.

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  18. Spot

    Chicago

    131 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful in the dome as usual.

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  19. Orangemiles

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food was very good. I think they were understaffed because it took a very long time to get our food and even longer until they came to see if we wanted dessert. We would have ordered dessert but the night had dragged on long enough and my kids needed to get to bed! The igloos are wonderful, however, and decorated with soft blankets, pretty pillows, and a great heater. I hope they can find some more employees. If you’re not in a hurry, I highly recommend Hackney’s. Wonderful, charming family run place that I hope sticks around for a very long time.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the winter igloos - warm & cozy! It makes a truly unique dining experience.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The igloos are such special experience on the winter. So cozy and fun with great food and drinks.

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  22. SarahW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    We had a great time at Hackneys in the igloos! Such a fun time, my kids absolutely loved it! Service was great. Food was not. We had the potato skins appetizer- no taste at all, I had a grilled chicken sandwich, my husband had French dip and literally there was no flavor to anything, including the fries, just very blah. Also, the kids meal grilled cheese was half a sandwich (so one piece of bread) for $9.95. It was a nice evening but go for the experience and definitely not the food.

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  23. LorrieR

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had experienced the igloos when they first came out a few years ago. I must say that all the glitches are now gone. We were even able to take off our coats inside. There were 2 heaters, and blankets on each seat. There were windows for the food to be served through, and not the main door opening each time, and the food came in hot carts so it was still hot when we received it. The igloo was roomy--we could have easily seated 6. Each igloo is decorated differently inside, and there were lights on the decorations. It was so beautiful with the darkness of night, and our own lit igloo. The only thing that would have made it better, is if the snow was falling outside. We had an excellent time. Would highly recommend it!

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  24. rojo

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We brought our friends who had never been to Hackneys. We knew they would love the setting, the domes and the food. Their 3 year old daughter loved her kids meal dinner. They will definitely be coming back. The whole evening was magical.

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  25. AnnaS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun in the domes! The heat was great and the chairs and table were cozy with the blanket. We didn’t even need a coat. Great food as always.

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  26. Bubs

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alway a great cheeseburger, best slaw and O-rings. We had one of the outdoor igloos and it was fantastic! Grest winter treat!

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  27. DebiK

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family LOVES the Geodome @Hackneys on Harms. So warm and cozy. The food is always consistently good. Can’t wait until our next visit… great winter experience 🥰

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  28. teige

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Winter domes are the place to be..Like being on an expedition with friends ...

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  29. SandraC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate in a geodesic dome and it was wonderful. Warm and cozy with space heaters, blankets and soft pillows for your chairs. The food was great and my kids loved eating in our own little tent. Our server was kind, friendly and very quick. It was a great night out!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The igloo experience was wonderful. The servers were attentive, the ambiance was wonderful. The food was very bland bar food. Cole here for the experience, but not a tasty meal.

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  31. BenE

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The domes were warm and a great way to celebrate a wonderful occasion. Our waiter was great and kept us fill of hot fried! The food was delicious as usual.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful warm igloo, great service and food - highly recommend!!

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  33. MHD3

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    These domes provide a feeling of "instant vacation" . The acoustics are great, making them ideal for someone who is hard of hearing. They are totally private.

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  34. Eatstwoyou

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    after 35 of coming to Hackneys on Harms is is the same and just as delicious as my first visit. The owners are there making it all happen seamlessly. If you have never been or if it has come off your restaurant rotation I certainly recommend putting it back in Reserve an igloo or dine inside either way you will enjoy a nice meal.

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  35. Gail

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate in igloos. Private dining experience. Great decorations for season. Could not be better

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  36. LizzyB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. The service was amazing. Our bubble was warm and cozy with blankets and pillows plus festive decorations. I love that they are keeping these post-pandemic. It is such a fun way to spend an evening.

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  37. BarbaraK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at lunch in our igloo! The igloo was so festive - decorated with lights and garlands and decked out with warm blankets and cozy chairs. With the heater we didn't even need jackets. The food was great - like it's always been for decades and the staff couldn't have been more attentive. What a gem on the North Shore!

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  38. KCFleece

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    We really enjoyed sitting in the dome as it was quiet and we could hear each other. The server was pleasant and enjoyable. We did about 1/3 of the serving ourselves as we had to get up each time we needed to give or receive our order to through the flap, which should have been a little bigger to better accommodate the plates. My friend enjoyed her salad, but the rest of the food was awful. She said the wine was the worst she's ever had. My French dip had almost no meat on the bun. It's supposed to be loaded with shaved beef and there were two slices of meat that did not appear appetizing. I requested fruit instead of fries, but was not told there was an upcharge for the small bowl of soggy strawberries. I had fewer strawberries than I would have had fries and was charged more. Not good food, not a good value. The QR code on the check didn't work.

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  39. SandrinaRoc

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had lunch with a friend, celebrating her birthday. The service was the best. The food was very good, the atmosphere was good given that we were eating in a dome outside. It's winter but we were very warm with the heaters the provide. They also had a throw blanket in each chair. All in all it was a wonderful lunch.

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  40. wineMonkey

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I've heard about this place for years and finally went there and was very pleased with the drinks, food and service. I highly recommend the Bulliet old fashioned. The home baked dark rye works perfectly with the Hackney burger. We will definitely go back. Note: the quarter order of the French fried onion stack is enough for three people. Note: reservations are for the outdoor igloos only-- we didn't know this.

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    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Hackney's on Harms offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 724-5577.

Hackney's on Harms is rated 4.8 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 p.m.


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hackney's on Harms

1241 Harms Rd, Glenview, IL 60025

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Skokie
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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