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Tommy's Red Hots

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Meal delivery Hot dog restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Fast food restaurants in Lake in the Hills


Address

191 N Randall Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, United States

Website

www.tommysredhots.com

Contact

+1 847-658-4088

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (404 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Zach W. 2 years ago on Google
    Just ordered a slice of cheese pizza, and cheese fires from Tommys through doordash. Everything worked out OK. Then I opened the pizza box. The pizza crust is rock solid. I actually have a video of me attempting to break it apart. This is absolutely disgusting. Thankfully doordash gave me a full refund. But how are they even able to sell food like this?
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Deya D. 4 years ago on Google
    I was ordering through drive thru and as in pulling up I can see an employee handling my meal without gloves or wearing a mask. His name is Jeremy. I understand that they are uncomfortable but come on put on glove while handling pols food. This is disgusting and shouldn't be allowed. Will never come back here again. Will be telling friends and family not to come here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Edgar B. 8 months ago on Google
    Had gotten a bunch of food for my whole family and the 4 of us all ended up getting food poisoning and were throwing up and all that for a couple days it really messed my brother up also, unfortunate because we have had their food on previous occasions and it was delicious. Now none of us want to take the chance on taking out again, I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Matthew S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been going here for a long time, and recently it’s gotten a lot worse. A lack of staff, poorer food quality. And elevated prices on top of it all. I’m losing faith.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tiffany K. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a sad amount of fries with a barely warm hot dog...I'll be going somewhere else from now on...waste of money
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 kelly l. 3 years ago on Google
    Just ordered the ribs dinner as I have many times before with no trouble, waited 15 minutes to get them got home and opened the box to the smallest ribs I have ever seen before , paid over 20.00 for this meal and still have to eat something else because they are so small I am very disappointed. And they are cold
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Frank R. 4 years ago on Google
    Hotdog special was a good deal but not that great tasting. Buns were not steamed and the size of the hotdogs were not much thicker than a pencil.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Julian h. 7 months ago on Google
    Red flag when they make Their own hot dog. Fries where hard and not cooked even when the pizza slice came out the oven the cheese still looked old🤦‍♂️ just terrible and so sad not many places in the burbs to eat and I will not be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lucas A. 1 year ago on Google
    $12 dollar turkey bacon sandwich on rye came with 3 peices of meat and paid for extra bacon and got 3 pieces total. Used to be good but they have gone downhill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Would give zero if I could. Got intense food poisoning after eating a gyro, was in bed for a full day could barely drink anything let alone eat anything. Will never go back to this establishment again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good consistent fare. New sausage choices were good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashe D. 4 years ago on Google
    i went there with my wife and had a good time i want to be back with her i miss her and i miss you too tommy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sean s. 3 years ago on Google
    Went and got a couple gyros yesterday for dinner. Quick service. Drive thru girl was very nice. Clean place from what I saw. Came out hot and correct. Great place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 B G. 3 years ago on Google
    3 stars is generous,but the quality of the beef is very good. So why 3 stars? The price is high, my order was correct but prepared poorly. Over $13 for a beef and a Pepsi , that's steep, I can accept its the cost for quality meats but every beef I've ever had from here is served swimming in juice and pit into a plastic bag as to try to not soak through to everything else even though I always 100% of the time order my sandwich dry, sometimes specifying "bone dry". Not that I like a dried up sandwich but if I order dry I get something that can be handled instead of eaten like soup, I like my juice in the side so I can dip it as I eat it and not eat the thing like soup. Shouldn't be hard . mozzarella should be shredded, not sliced and laid on top. Bread should be toasted or at least somewhat firm. I'll still pick Tommy's over portillos every time but details matter, if the price is high try to get the preparation correct , it's obvious the quality of meat is excellent, just spend an extra 10 seconds to make the food to order. Sloppy soggy beefs aren't for a everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 James Q. 3 years ago on Google
    If you were a fan of Tommy's 2+ years ago (basically the to-go of choice of my childhood), be prepared to be disappointed by the Tommy's of today. The menu has degraded to food so subpar and overpriced that you're better off going to McDonald's if you want a quick burger and fries, because the quality is higher and the price cheaper. The burger, fries, wings, popcorn chicken, pizza and beef are so weak, they're not even a shadow of what they once were. Tommy's has always acted as a "budget Portillo's", but with the menu prices so inflated and food so pathetic, just go to Portillo's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M S. 3 years ago on Google
    I have never ordered a bad meal. Service is quick. The employees have always been friendly. The building is clean.

  • 4/5 Lisa C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good as far as fast food is concerned .

  • 5/5 Mario G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service..

  • 4/5 Matthew B. 3 years ago on Google
    The fries are my favorite

  • 5/5 Chris B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service

  • 5/5 Julie H. 1 year ago on Google
    My adult daughter and I had the mac & cheese bites and I had a spicy polish dog. The bites were so yummy, hot, perfect and easy to chew after my daughter had root canal done. We highly suggest you try these. I loved the spicy polish dog and thought the portions were great for the cost. The service was amazing, too. Food was perfect! Hit the spot!!!

  • 2/5 Travis J. 1 year ago on Google
    Once my favorite restaurant, the food quality has drastically dropped. My meal was 2 hot dogs and fries. My meal was cold and it was $10. I hope it can return to its glory.

  • 1/5 Steve K. 4 years ago on Google
    Poor customer service!!! I ordered an $11.88 value meal, while I waited for my order at the drive-thru window. I asked may I get a cup of ice water also, she said it would an additional charge for the cup of ice water. Never said the price. I said really. Then she got the manager. Then he come over and said that there was a .25 cent charge but they have an complimentary cup that he could give me as many of those I wanted. I said that's fine then. Then he walks away. Although I went to the Tommy's on route 176 in Crystal Lake the day before and they gave me an ice water of the standard size cup at no charge and didn't blink an eye. Because I assumed that he had enough business acumen after a customer spent $22.00 on an order, he figured that it would be good customer service not making you feel like your getting nickel'd and dime'd (which he was right) since I already paid in both cases already, not to do another transaction for a quarter. I realize all products cost money but the cost of one paper cup, lid and a straw. Compared to the cost of as many as I wanted of the plastic cups??? Then when I received my order they put in 27 napkins in the bag for 1 value meal. So if they're trying to save money on products, a good way to start would be not giving 27 napkins away for one order. (I counted them). And the free cups, they don't have lids that fit them, so i hope you don't hit bump in the road or it will spill in your car... Maybe that's why they give you 27 napkins???? i

  • 1/5 DJay H. 1 year ago on Google
    Undercooked pizza puff and over cooked dry gyro meat. Just garbage. Even the steak sandwhich doesn’t have steak. It’s chopped and shredded meat… disgusting.

  • 4/5 Daniel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Italian beef is a must! Juicy, flavorful and a lot of meat. Ask for au jus on the side for extra flavor.

  • 5/5 Sarah's S. 2 years ago on Google
    These guys were about to close in three minutes and stayed a lil longer to make sure my babies could get their much anticipated onion rings. Thank you so much, Tino and staff, here and in Woodstock!

  • 5/5 DEB E. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome Gyros!!! Perfectly cooked jumbo onion rings. Love Tommy's. We need you in Nevada.

  • 2/5 Kram N. 3 years ago on Google
    Meh....Used to love the 2dog special, but the quality and service of this place have plummeted!!!! How high were the girls working the window?

  • 1/5 autumn b. 3 years ago on Google
    Called to get a delivery and there menu there website says they deliver and the guy on the phone at the lake in the hills store lied n said they dont deliver ig they changed there policy changed then they should change and update there website n menu

  • 5/5 David K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast, fresh and made to order. Try the cheesy beef.

  • 4/5 Rich R. 1 year ago on Google
    It's definitely just a neighborhood dog joint. Plain and drab inside. The food is good, but prices are rising, and portions are shrinking.

  • 5/5 Kenn P. 10 months ago on Google
    These guys have the best beef sandwiches. I go out of my way to get them. The service is quick and the guys and girls who work there are phenomenal.

  • 4/5 Jack Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a taste for a burger and got the Tommy burger here, really hit the spot. Wanted fried mushrooms as well but they don’t serve it anymore so I got a tamale. Clean place, friendly staff. Would come back for more.

  • 5/5 Sherry P. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly order taker at the drive-thru, got our order correct and the food was hot and fresh...hot dog special and a gyros special. Very tasty!

  • 1/5 Gina D. 11 months ago on Google
    Love how when i just ordered and you specifically put on ur order from uber NO ONIONS and they put ONIONS great job for paying attention to your customers requests you ruined my dinner for me great job 👍

  • 3/5 Eric P. 1 year ago on Google
    Hot dog was decent but nothing special. A bit overpriced too. Still a good place to eat overall but room for improvement.

  • 3/5 Donna D. 1 year ago on Google
    They're making some changes. I noticed the fries portion is smaller than before. The food's still good.

  • 1/5 Audrey E. 11 months ago on Google
    I’m trying to comprehend how do you under fry fries and serve them to the customer! Save your money!

  • 5/5 Dan z. 5 months ago on Google
    Great staff, good food, always feel welcome! Food comes out quickly and is reasonably priced! Fairly extensive menu! Also has drive through.

  • 3/5 Lars S S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a bit hit and miss, when it's good their fish and chips or their footling polish is the best thing around here, but sometimes it's so overcooked it's inedible.

  • 1/5 Amanda S. 3 years ago on Google
    Came through drive thru today and ordered 3 two-dog specials. Received some sort of “special” they were having. No one said anything to me! Told manager I would come in around dinner time and pick up my 3 missing hotdogs and he said he would have to charge me?! The F!? YOU messed up my order and YOU want to charge me for YOUR mistake?! Never again! If you can’t properly train your staff at the drive thru then maybe the MANAGER should be taking orders! Crystal Lake here we come!

  • 1/5 Ronald J. 8 months ago on Google
    Food is ok at best. Staff sucks! Rude to everyone in line.

  • 4/5 Julia L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good gyro, but the beef meat was dry even though there was plenty of juice

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great italian beef sandwich!

  • 5/5 Josh V. 3 years ago on Google
    Really friendly staff

  • 5/5 Byron E. 3 years ago on Google
    The meals and service were above our expectations. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere of this spot. Extraordinary spot to take the family out for lunch.

  • 5/5 Linda i. 3 years ago on Google
    Always great service and food

  • 5/5 Jordan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, very fast with awesome customer service! Definitely worth stopping here for a bite to eat!

  • 4/5 Ken B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great neighborhood hotdog stand!

  • 5/5 Jonathan J. 3 years ago on Google
    First time ordering Tommy's catering and honestly have to say it was AWESOME. Way better than another famous chain hot dog/burger place, in case you don't know it starts with a P. Used to order from the other place all the time then my wife decided to give Tommy's catering a try, we are both glad we did. From answering our questions from the start, through ordering, delivery and setup in the kitchen it was a very pleasant experience. Our guests loved the three trays we ordered and pleasantly surprised it was from Tommy's. The price was good compared to the amount of food in each tray, the delivery was within the time frame and the food HOT, not warm but so hot it was hard to handle the hot dish trays. Will DEFINITELY order from Tommy's catering for our next large party. Way to go guys you've definitely earned repeat business.

  • 5/5 MANUEL ORTUNO SENIOR p. 3 years ago on Google
    Polish sausage are great Like maxwell st in chicago

  • 1/5 Paulette R. 3 years ago on Google
    Don't go here if you want your order correct! No ketchup means ketchup only, and cheese fries means extra cheese on your beef! And the food was cold!

  • 5/5 Theresa D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service! Best beef and fries in town

  • 2/5 Chris S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not a fan.

  • 5/5 Marvinna H. 4 years ago on Google
    Food always good&service

  • 4/5 Keith H. 3 years ago on Google
    Still great dogs and fries. Descent price.

  • 5/5 Robert Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Pasta is the Best.

  • 4/5 K H. 4 years ago on Google
    Not as good as Crystal Lake but still good

  • 1/5 Dawnie K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quality went down and prices to high

  • 4/5 Peter S. 4 years ago on Google
    I like the depth of menu, and it's a good value. The Italian sub is my favorite!

  • 5/5 Rich P. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good as was the service 👌

  • 5/5 Kate 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, the grilled chicken on a pita is one of my favorites. Get a side of honey mustard for your fries, you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Rashelle G. 3 years ago on Google
    Always great service here and I always see great teamwork too! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Corbin S. 4 years ago on Google
    This place provides extraordinary service as well as yummy food. One of the best place around here. The meals arrived quick and the rates are inexpensive. Will definitely recommend this spot.

  • 5/5 Terri P. 4 years ago on Google
    We stop at the lake in the hills location almost every Sunday evening The manager on staff knows our order and is so kind and friendly to us The staff really seems to respect him As usual our order is fast and complete Not to mention Delicious!! Perfect Sunday evening dinner

  • 4/5 Ronald E. 4 years ago on Google
    Two Dog special with fries .very quiet .and the service is quick .

  • 5/5 Hurried S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, quick service

  • 5/5 Chris D. 4 years ago on Google
    Always love Tommy's. Great food, good prices, friendly service

  • 5/5 Anthony S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pizza slices

  • 1/5 Kim 3 years ago on Google
    Service is terrible thru drive thru. You need to retain your staff in listening skills and reading an order. I ordered 2 hot dog specials, one with ketchup only, and a cherry cheese no ice, well she gave ice in the drink. The other hot dog special was with ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, celery salt and sport peppers 🌶, Sierra mist no ice, well no sport peppers and there was ice in my Sierra mist. Also ordered 2 cheese cups for the fries, no cheese cups. She read my order back to me correctly, I expect my order to be right ✅. I am sorry there is no excuse for this. Ever since covid, the last year, your drive thru service is terrible. Get it right people. I spend my hard earned money and I expect my order to be right. Called the store and he suggested I drive back for the cheese cups, wow, already home so all he could do is take a name and # and write it on a piece of paper for credit for 2 cheese cups. Well I should have gone a little further and gone to Kostas, at least I know my order would be right. And your people working the drive thru we not very nice. So I think next time Kostas it is.!!!!!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through

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