Charcoal Delights is unique to Des Plaines (the suburb where we live) and has been in business for over 20 years. Just like the name suggests, the food at this restaurant is charbroiled. I am a total fan of the turkey burger (see above) that comes on a nice grainy bun, not the processed spongy white stuff. I had that on my first visit there, in the fall of 2012.
It’s the kind of place where you order at the counter, take the number after paying for it and then they bring the food to you when it’s ready. The place seems really popular with the locals and I can see why. Oh, and it has purple tables, booths and chairs, a big plus for me since purple is my favorite color. (You can get an idea on the pic below).
We went back recently and I ordered the Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers. I passed on the fries, but I snacked on some of Tom’s (he ordered a gyro plate, see below). Had I known they were this good (I normally don’t like fries) I would have had some too. Mental note for next time! Oh, and I ordered chocolate chip cheesecake again to give it another try (was not too impressed the first time) and it was delicious the second time around.
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Hi Alex .. well you’re giving everything a chance or 2nd chance .. good for you .. the name Charcoal makes me think of burnt foods!! Cheers Hilary
I know, it’s not the most interesting name, but I trust Tom’s judgement. He is the one who knows all the best spots here.
I have never seen or eaten any of these meals of which you speak. I don’t think they really appeal to me, hey but each to their own! Happy eating!
Not everything for this month will be about food or these kind of foods 🙂 thanks for stopping by.
I’m all for a good turkey burger!
Me too, unless the restaurant ruins them.
I can see your blog posts are diet-busters. Now I am hungry!
Not all will be about food 🙂
I love me a gyro! Yumm-o!
Tom agrees!
Des Plaines, Illinois? I know where that is! I’m from down near Quincy, originally.
Here from the A to Z, and enjoyed your food travel. Now I am hungry.
I’ll have to ask Tom where Quincy is. Still learning the layout here. Thanks for stopping by!
All of it sounds yummy. I am not much for turkey burgers unless there is something to make them particularly moist. The gyro looks delish.