My wife and I came in and sat at the bar for lunch to get some burgers. The place has a old musty odor to it. We were greeted by the bartender and we ordered the potato skins as an appetizer. While waiting for our app I was looking over their draft selection and asked about the pumpkin ale that was on tap and was offered a sample. My wife noticed 3 bugs floating atop the glass and that immediately drew my attention. I notified the bartender when she asked me how it was. We debated leaving but decided to stay for our app and leave after. When the app came I looked down at my plate and noticed 7 bugs crawling on the bar top and on my napkin and plate. We immediately paid our bill and left. Will not return, it disgusts my wife and I, and if that is the condition of where their guests sit, I would hate to see the condition of the kitchen where our food was made.
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Jeff L.
As usual this place is just perfect! The owner knows his customers, has daily specials to draw in those that just don't feel like cooking tonight and the beer selection is the perfect compliment. I would say to those looking for cookie cutter, ultra fast factory food, this is not it. Stanley's is a family owned business, working hard to support our community and from time to time it might take a minute to get a drink or your food, but it's good stuff when it gets here and I love that it's close to home. Thanks for being here Stanley's!
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Samantha M.
We went here a couple weeks ago for one of the final Hawks games. This place seemed nice and it's walking distance from our house. This was a nice little place. Seems family owned and the prices weren't bad. The night we went it was quiet, so we got good service. I'm not sure if that's how it always is. We will definitely be going back and people should check this place out! They have a big posted in the restaurant with all their deals they have every day. We were there on a Tuesday and there were $3 captain and cokes. I know Friday's they have super cheap margaritas and Tuesdays is $9.99 for all you can eat wings. We will definitely be going back! Seems like a very nice place, and you can tell there are regulars there, so they must be coming back for something!
(4)
Jesse F.
Good Reuben and draft beer selection, but the place just feels dark and old inside.
(3)
Tracy T.
I really like this place. Yes, it's kinda dark, but that's why I like it. Reminds me of some of the bars in Wisconsin. We started with the pretzel appetizer which were great. Then one of the servers arrived at our table with some home made potato chips, which were great also. We had a pepperoni and black olive pizza. Excellent paper-thin crust. Really a cute neighborhood bar/restaurant. And did I mention the beer list? Awesome!
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Deb G.
Ive been here a few times before and we liked the food. Tonight not only the person answering the phone had no personality but our food sucked as well. Wont go back or recommend this place.
(1)
jan l.
This was quite possibly one of the worst dining experiences we've had in the last 10 years. We had great hopes, the menu online looked wonderful. Our party consisted of 3 adults, a teenager, and two toddlers. We had all pretty much decided what to order from the web, and we were really looking forward to lunch today. However, the menu online is not the restaurants menu. Not at all. So the things that looked exciting we thought of ordering were not on the menu anymore. We arrived at noon, and were the only people in the restaurant. As a matter of fact, my husband and I wandered around for well over 5 minutes before the bartender appeared. We sat down, our daughter and three kids arrived shortly after. We were pleasantly surprised with the interior. So far, I was very happy! We decided to order chicken fingers for the 3 and 4 year old immediately, and then we ordered our food. The chicken took about 15 minutes. We had ordered one burger, one soup of the day, one chicken sandwich, and one turkey sandwich. oh and the fried pickles. The bartender/server said they had a tomato soup today, and left over chicken soup from yesterday. I asked if it was broth based, and she said she was pretty sure it was, but would let me know. She brought the soup out, and as she handed it to me, said it's cream based. fine, whatever. I tasted the soup, which had more sage in it that the average Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. It was completely inedible. When the she came to clear dishes, she asked how my still full cup of soup was, and i said not good. She said thanks for letting me know, I won't order it later. The rest of the food took almost an hour to come out. An hour after the chicken fingers is a really long time. At this point there was another couple, and a few people in the booth behind us. My husband was seriously going to ask for the check so we could find someplace else to have some food..we should have. The burger was ordered "pink", as my husband was asked if he wanted it pink. It was very well done. The bacon tasted old and nasty. The chicken on the sandwich was completely over cooked. The fried pickles were truly horrible. And i mean horrible. They were cold and soggy. They tasted like very old oil. Unbelievably bad. I ate one, the 13 yo ate half and the rest sat. Since my lunch consisted of fried pickles and soup, I was pretty hungry when we left. And during all of this we lost the bartender/server. Someone else dropped the food, and we never saw her again until she brought the check. This was a huge disappointment, and I will never go back. The humorous part was when the bartender dropped the check, she asked if we had a frequent diners card. Not a chance!! There's $70 it pained me to have spent on something so miserable.
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Marshall W.
Worse fish fry ever. Fish was slimy and the batter coating was soggy. My stomach is upset from the food. When you order a pitcher of Margaritas you get a very small pitcher. You get like two little glasses out of it. Its all mix for 10.00. The beers are in a very small glass as well. They have .99 burgers and you have to pay extra for everything you add. So might as well order the six dollar burger. Do they think people don't know they are serving miniature pitchers and mugs ??? Think twice about going there. Just very disappointed.
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Laura C.
We are new fans of Stanley's Ale House and Restaurant. They have the best selection of craft beer and the best prices in South Elgin, IL. Two Brothers, Shocktop, Kentuckey Bourbon Ale, you name it. They have it. Daily food and drink specials make this a weekly stop for us. They have Buzztime trivia in the booths. Stanley's is also an OTB location. So there is that gambling effect as well. Sometimes ppl smoke right outside the door which is a huge turn off for a non smoker like me. I dont want to smell smoke at all nor do I want to smell like smoke. That is the only reason this is not a 5 star review. Have a great day and I will see you at Stanley's.
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Melissa S.
My husband and I have been going to Stanley's because of their great beer selection. They also have good food. I really like their buffalo chicken salad. They also have a great rewards program, I get discounts there all the time!
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Cindy P.
Low-key place with a good menu. Service can be iffy.
(3)
Karl M.
THE FOOD IS GREAT. The owner is going for gastro-pub but can't let go of the off-track betting so this place is packed with tv's and even has a large room next door for the gambling. There is a comfy bar area with more big screens and big ass couches. If there is a DJ it is a bit crowded. They have room for banquets. The bar is incredible... literally... it is hand-made on-sight decked out with ornamented trim and leaded glass windows through out. Looks and feels like Ireland. The beers number close to 100 with some of the most exceptional brews in the tri-state area!!! Tasty food and tasty beers. Worth checking out if you're near...
(5)
Doug S.
Took my 16 year old son here for the first time. Looking for a local place to grab a burger and spend a little time together. Stanley's was great and not too expensive. Sat in a booth with its own TV monitor which was nice to watch a game. Would recommend to friends.
(4)
bob r.
Ordered the Juicy Lucy burger and onion strings. The burger was hockey puck hard and inedible. I could barely choke down 1/4 of it. Onion strings had a little pool of grease underneath. Complained on their website and no response.
(1)
Rachel K.
Last time we were here they had a fantastic selection of beers and food. Their Ruben looked incredible - I will definitely try next time I am there.
(5)
michael b.
4/5 Food is good. service is not lightning fast but that doesn't bother me unless you are in a hurry. I frequent this place and enjoy it.
(4)
Cale H.
Comfortable place with great service and reasonable prices. You can bet the ponies or try the slots. It's low key.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Cody C.
My wife and I came in and sat at the bar for lunch to get some burgers. The place has a old musty odor to it. We were greeted by the bartender and we ordered the potato skins as an appetizer. While waiting for our app I was looking over their draft selection and asked about the pumpkin ale that was on tap and was offered a sample. My wife noticed 3 bugs floating atop the glass and that immediately drew my attention. I notified the bartender when she asked me how it was. We debated leaving but decided to stay for our app and leave after. When the app came I looked down at my plate and noticed 7 bugs crawling on the bar top and on my napkin and plate. We immediately paid our bill and left. Will not return, it disgusts my wife and I, and if that is the condition of where their guests sit, I would hate to see the condition of the kitchen where our food was made.
(1)Jeff L.
As usual this place is just perfect! The owner knows his customers, has daily specials to draw in those that just don't feel like cooking tonight and the beer selection is the perfect compliment. I would say to those looking for cookie cutter, ultra fast factory food, this is not it. Stanley's is a family owned business, working hard to support our community and from time to time it might take a minute to get a drink or your food, but it's good stuff when it gets here and I love that it's close to home. Thanks for being here Stanley's!
(4)Samantha M.
We went here a couple weeks ago for one of the final Hawks games. This place seemed nice and it's walking distance from our house. This was a nice little place. Seems family owned and the prices weren't bad. The night we went it was quiet, so we got good service. I'm not sure if that's how it always is. We will definitely be going back and people should check this place out! They have a big posted in the restaurant with all their deals they have every day. We were there on a Tuesday and there were $3 captain and cokes. I know Friday's they have super cheap margaritas and Tuesdays is $9.99 for all you can eat wings. We will definitely be going back! Seems like a very nice place, and you can tell there are regulars there, so they must be coming back for something!
(4)Jesse F.
Good Reuben and draft beer selection, but the place just feels dark and old inside.
(3)Tracy T.
I really like this place. Yes, it's kinda dark, but that's why I like it. Reminds me of some of the bars in Wisconsin. We started with the pretzel appetizer which were great. Then one of the servers arrived at our table with some home made potato chips, which were great also. We had a pepperoni and black olive pizza. Excellent paper-thin crust. Really a cute neighborhood bar/restaurant. And did I mention the beer list? Awesome!
(4)Deb G.
Ive been here a few times before and we liked the food. Tonight not only the person answering the phone had no personality but our food sucked as well. Wont go back or recommend this place.
(1)jan l.
This was quite possibly one of the worst dining experiences we've had in the last 10 years. We had great hopes, the menu online looked wonderful. Our party consisted of 3 adults, a teenager, and two toddlers. We had all pretty much decided what to order from the web, and we were really looking forward to lunch today. However, the menu online is not the restaurants menu. Not at all. So the things that looked exciting we thought of ordering were not on the menu anymore. We arrived at noon, and were the only people in the restaurant. As a matter of fact, my husband and I wandered around for well over 5 minutes before the bartender appeared. We sat down, our daughter and three kids arrived shortly after. We were pleasantly surprised with the interior. So far, I was very happy! We decided to order chicken fingers for the 3 and 4 year old immediately, and then we ordered our food. The chicken took about 15 minutes. We had ordered one burger, one soup of the day, one chicken sandwich, and one turkey sandwich. oh and the fried pickles. The bartender/server said they had a tomato soup today, and left over chicken soup from yesterday. I asked if it was broth based, and she said she was pretty sure it was, but would let me know. She brought the soup out, and as she handed it to me, said it's cream based. fine, whatever. I tasted the soup, which had more sage in it that the average Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. It was completely inedible. When the she came to clear dishes, she asked how my still full cup of soup was, and i said not good. She said thanks for letting me know, I won't order it later. The rest of the food took almost an hour to come out. An hour after the chicken fingers is a really long time. At this point there was another couple, and a few people in the booth behind us. My husband was seriously going to ask for the check so we could find someplace else to have some food..we should have. The burger was ordered "pink", as my husband was asked if he wanted it pink. It was very well done. The bacon tasted old and nasty. The chicken on the sandwich was completely over cooked. The fried pickles were truly horrible. And i mean horrible. They were cold and soggy. They tasted like very old oil. Unbelievably bad. I ate one, the 13 yo ate half and the rest sat. Since my lunch consisted of fried pickles and soup, I was pretty hungry when we left. And during all of this we lost the bartender/server. Someone else dropped the food, and we never saw her again until she brought the check. This was a huge disappointment, and I will never go back. The humorous part was when the bartender dropped the check, she asked if we had a frequent diners card. Not a chance!! There's $70 it pained me to have spent on something so miserable.
(1)Marshall W.
Worse fish fry ever. Fish was slimy and the batter coating was soggy. My stomach is upset from the food. When you order a pitcher of Margaritas you get a very small pitcher. You get like two little glasses out of it. Its all mix for 10.00. The beers are in a very small glass as well. They have .99 burgers and you have to pay extra for everything you add. So might as well order the six dollar burger. Do they think people don't know they are serving miniature pitchers and mugs ??? Think twice about going there. Just very disappointed.
(1)Laura C.
We are new fans of Stanley's Ale House and Restaurant. They have the best selection of craft beer and the best prices in South Elgin, IL. Two Brothers, Shocktop, Kentuckey Bourbon Ale, you name it. They have it. Daily food and drink specials make this a weekly stop for us. They have Buzztime trivia in the booths. Stanley's is also an OTB location. So there is that gambling effect as well. Sometimes ppl smoke right outside the door which is a huge turn off for a non smoker like me. I dont want to smell smoke at all nor do I want to smell like smoke. That is the only reason this is not a 5 star review. Have a great day and I will see you at Stanley's.
(4)Melissa S.
My husband and I have been going to Stanley's because of their great beer selection. They also have good food. I really like their buffalo chicken salad. They also have a great rewards program, I get discounts there all the time!
(5)Cindy P.
Low-key place with a good menu. Service can be iffy.
(3)Karl M.
THE FOOD IS GREAT. The owner is going for gastro-pub but can't let go of the off-track betting so this place is packed with tv's and even has a large room next door for the gambling. There is a comfy bar area with more big screens and big ass couches. If there is a DJ it is a bit crowded. They have room for banquets. The bar is incredible... literally... it is hand-made on-sight decked out with ornamented trim and leaded glass windows through out. Looks and feels like Ireland. The beers number close to 100 with some of the most exceptional brews in the tri-state area!!! Tasty food and tasty beers. Worth checking out if you're near...
(5)Doug S.
Took my 16 year old son here for the first time. Looking for a local place to grab a burger and spend a little time together. Stanley's was great and not too expensive. Sat in a booth with its own TV monitor which was nice to watch a game. Would recommend to friends.
(4)bob r.
Ordered the Juicy Lucy burger and onion strings. The burger was hockey puck hard and inedible. I could barely choke down 1/4 of it. Onion strings had a little pool of grease underneath. Complained on their website and no response.
(1)Rachel K.
Last time we were here they had a fantastic selection of beers and food. Their Ruben looked incredible - I will definitely try next time I am there.
(5)michael b.
4/5 Food is good. service is not lightning fast but that doesn't bother me unless you are in a hurry. I frequent this place and enjoy it.
(4)Cale H.
Comfortable place with great service and reasonable prices. You can bet the ponies or try the slots. It's low key.
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