I love coming to Herm's. The food is always good, I can honestly say for the years I've been eating here not once have I had a bad experience. I usually sit and knit while I wait for my food and when it's ready they always "whenever you're ready" not trying to rush me and let me finish my row no matter how busy they are. I totally appreciate things like that.
Review Source:Large sit down area, parking, and friendly staff. Got my first time order to go - went off their special board for the brisket sandwich (w/fries and slaw) for $9 and got their grilled jumbo.
Great brisket sandwich but average grill dog, fries, and slaw. Still I give them 4 stars for their wide variety menu that still satisfies a range of moods and tastes.
I have officially found my new at-work lunchtime guilty pleasure. I do have to admit that when my friend at the office said "lets order from Herm's Palace" I was quite leery. For whatever reason the name just does not sound appealing to me what so ever, but since we were starving and sick of everything else in the area, I pulled up the menu and started to browse. Immediately I was greeted with an explosion of home style American fast food choices. Perfect. Not that I need to, but I do tend to indulge. Major plus - delivery is super fast and prices are unbeatable. So I have since tried several things on their menu, and can't say that I have a negative thing to say about any single item. Try the fish sandwich with pickles and mozzarella sticks, it's my new fave crave.
Review Source:Nice little diner-style joint that is easy to overlook.
I stopped by just to get an order of cheese fries since one of my friends recently posted a picture of it on facebook, and I wanted something to munch on in the office.
The cheese fries were pretty tasty and the order was huge (especially for $4). Would I order it again? Probably not--but there are lots of items on the menu that seemed worthwhile to try when I come back.
The owners were very welcoming and friendly. Kudos to them.
The beef sandwiches were pretty hefty and loaded with thinly sliced beef. Â They did not charge for peppers and they piled them on, so that was good. Â The beef could have used more herbs and spices tho. Â The fries were pricey for what you get, thin stringy fresh frozen. Â A place like this needs to have fresh cut fries, not the cheap frozen variety.
Review Source:Are you kidding me? Â This is a dream come true hot dog joint. Â Superstar staff, ridiculously big menu, and everything is top notch delicious. Â When you crave classic American hot dog joint food, Herm's Palace is the answer. Â Milkshakes are the only thing I've met that could be improved.
Review Source:I would rate the food a 3 but since I absolutely love the guys that work there I give it a 4. Â I can walk in there after having a cranky customer put me in a cranky mood and they snap me out of it. Â That's just the kind of place it is. And even though they don't "know" me, they still recognize me whenever I come in. Leans a bit towards the pricey side for what you get but again the service is worth it. I always take my food to go but from what I've seen while waiting for my order, it is very clean. I've had (and enjoyed) their turkey polish, bacon cheeseburger, cheese fries, gyro plate, chicken tenders, vanilla milkshakes, and the broccoli cheddar bites are awesome. Stop by if you are in the area!
Review Source:The customer service is impeccable, and the guys are extremely friendly and awesome.  We ordered the Italian Sausage, the Italian Sausage/Italian Beef combo, 2 Pizza Puffs, and a side of large fries.  The sausage and the italian beef were definitely forgettable - the sausage had a weird aftertaste, and I would have preferred a  Maxwell's Polish instead.  The puffs were good, but it wasn't the overly puffed as I was expecting the first time I dined at the place - plus, it came in a hamburger sleeve, not an Il Taco sleeve!  The 5 items set us back about $19.
Review Source:I LOVE herms. Â They have a huge variety and everything tastes good. Â The owners are the nicest people and make you feel like you're at home when you're there. Â Turkey burger is the best i've had. Â usually all turkey burgers are dry, but theirs is just so juicy and delicious! Â their burgers and dogs and also top notch. Â Chicken and fish sandwiches there are also mighty good. Â Herms is a great restaurant that has a option for everyone!
Review Source:When you go to a family owned hot dog joint and they know your order when you walk in, it just makes you feel great! This is the kind of place Herms is. If you go their a lot they will get to know you and your order. I grew up down the street from Herms and its hands down the best grill in the area.This is my food of choice when I come back and visit my parents.
My favorites:
Gyros
Burgers
FRIES!
I've been coming here the past 4 years or so for lunch and can't say enough good things about Herms. Â Their corned beef sandwich/reubens are great, chicken foccacia sandwich is good, fried cheddar cheese cubes are great. Â The owners are a great family of mother and two sons that are very nice and get to you know as you keep going there. Â I haven't tried too many things on the menu because I seem to stick to the stuff I like, but I don't think you should have a hard time finding something you'll enjoy at Herms.
Review Source:Friendly family run joint with some awesome jumbo char dogs. Â Spiral cut and charred on the grill to crispy juicy perfection. Â I also really liked their cheddar burgers... beefy cheesy deliciousness. Â
They also serve gyros, mexican, sandwiches, pasta, and a whole lot more. Â I'll for sure be back for another jumbo char dog!
This place has been in business for years. The food is pretty good and service is very fast. Burgers and hot dogs are great. Anything fried there is good as well, but then again, anything that's fried is good period. I haven't been in there since they've renovated but it looks a lot better from the outside. They deliver now!
Review Source:my dad has been taking me to herm's palace since 1990 (or earlier).
it's 4 of 5 stars only because their decor is ... nondescript.
the chicken patty, with a touch of mayo and served on a sesame seed bun, is AWESOME. pair it with an oatmeal cookie and it's even more amazing.
the chili is homemade and delish and my sisters love the hotdogs and burgers there.
great place for a quick bite or father's day celebration!
I refrained from giving Herm's the five star treatment, even though I have probably eaten more burgers and fries here than anywhere else in my life. Since I was a youth, I have eaten here, watched the interior design change a few times, and still remember which arcade games once stood in the back. So many memories. Yet the food isn't incredible(although the fries are DAMN good), but instead it was about this place as a whole that I recall it fondly. I still go here from time to time, hanging on to a thread of nostalgia from my younger days. And that's what I love about this place. Go Saints.
Review Source:Herm's is a Northshore institution offering delicious food and a family atmosphere. My personal favorite is a polish and cheese fries but I was amazed that they now offer a turkey option (healthier maybe?). The owners are open to suggestions and remember your last orders. It's my favorite Chicago hot dog stand.
Review Source:This review is strictly based on my Italian Beef experience. Â Went here for the first time after hearing some good things about the Italian Beef. Â Got there and ordered an Italian beef, dipped, with sweet peppers. Â It might have been the worst IB sandwich I've ever had. Â Beef was oddly dry and lacked any kind of seasoning. Â I have never had a IB so bland before. Â It was almost as if they sliced plain cooked beef and quickly dunked it in jus before serving. Â And the sweet peppers had an unpleasant half cooked taste that compounded the problem. Â At least now I don't have to wonder if Herms' IB any good or not.
Review Source:You know that movie, "A Beautiful Mind" with Russell Crow. Well, when you go into Herm's and try to figure out what the hell is on the menu, it is kinda like trying to decipher some secret code. Observe the customers when they come in, as they look up at the menu board and at the posters spewed throughout. You can immediately tell the non-regulars, the long stare and some have actually been seen cocking their head, similar to when a dog hears a high pitched sound. There are so many choices offered at this hot dog stand that it goes way beyond the modern day definition of what a hot dog stand might mean. Not only does the customer have to figure out what is on the menu, then they have to decide amongst all those choices. Even for those that have an idea of what they want, double checking to confirm that it is on the menu may become a challenge.
After saying all of that, ordering at Herm's is a no brainer for me, I can always depend on getting a perfect Chicago Seven hot dog. They have certainly not forgotten their roots that they are first and foremost a hot dog stand. I honestly can't comment on anything else on their menu, no desire to get anything else.
They recently remolded, it just looks like a cleaner shit-hole, at least for now. Nothing done behind the counter, fading and grease stains still persist. Gone from the outside is the tacky red and yellow vertical strips, just an unappealing version of yellow now. However, the inside still has that red and a lot of it. And if you are into those murals that are found at quite a few stands now, you'll find a whole wall of famous Chicagoans that are mostly from sports. Looking towards the center of this plentiful, but mediocre done masterless piece, you'll find the trifecta of owners, the two sons and mom. Kinda of interesting that no props are given to the Hermster that started it all, wtf.
Speaking about Herm, the way I heard it is that he sold the original place. Talk about in your face and having balls, he then opened up this place with an altered name across the street. Trust me, this is not a palace and the boys are more of the red and yellow barbarian type than from blue blood royalty. You got it, the customers followed Herm to the new location and the former stand went belly up.
On some level this trivial piece of information is worth mentioning, they are the only hot dog stand that I know of that you have to go into the basement to use the facilities. Sorry, no elevator and Underdogg's doesn't count.
Today was our second visit to Herm's Palace. We stopped on the way to see a film. I was torn between a 3 and 4 star rating because there were some things that were less than perfect, but then other things were wonderful.
I had a hot dog, Chicago style of course. It was decent, but the hot dog seemed like it had been steaming a bit long. I also had the broccoli puffs based on suggestions here. I had in my mind something like a pizza puff but with broccoli, but they are small almost like poppers and have cheese in them as well. They were quite good.
Christopher had the Buffalo-Bacon-Cheddar Burger and that was seriously yum! It is a half pound burger served on a pretzel roll with buffalo sauce. They give you ranch dressing on the side. It is a HUGE burger and really tasty!!!!!! Their slaw is good and the fries are typical of most fast food joints.
I love how the guys behind the counter never write anything down and do everything in their heads. I love that they have both coke and Pepsi products, as I am a major diet coke junkie. So nice to get what I want.
Also in their little arcade area, they have the legendary pinball game Theater of Magic. What more can I say?
Well, obviously I can say one more thing. The restaurant itself is wheelchair accessible, but the bathrooms are in the basement.
Herm's Palace has had extensive renovations made to the building. The carpet was removed and ceramic tile was installed. New thermopane windows replaced single-pane glass. The ugly paintings were removed and the walls were redone in wainscot paneling and paint.
As always, Marla, the owner is a joy who makes you feel like you're a guest at her own home.
The menu is extensive--perhaps too extensive. The food is good, not great.
Went here for the first time last week with a Chicago-dog connoisseur. It was a toss up between here and Poochie's, chose Herm's based on the ample seating since we had several in our group. We had a fairly complicated order, adding things on in an "Oh yeah ... and one of these..." fashion, and nothing was written down. Order was correct and came out with a smile.
I'm told the hot dog was great. Fries are standard; not fresh cut or anything. I had a fish sandwich, on par with a Filet O'Fish and broccoli puffs. Loved them! Cheesy nuggets of goodness, even if they were fried 'til a little too dark.
Service was very friendly and ol' school in terms of collecting payment without any great rush, etc. Although it's not exactly the same type of menu as nearby Hub's or Dengeo's, I liked it much more.
Nice assortment of video games and a Star Wars pinball machine.
I'll be back!
While far from a Palace, this place is great. Â I ate there for years when I worked down the street in Skokie and quickly made this a regular hang out. Â
I love the fact they never write anything down and just figure out your price in their head no matter what you order. Â And to be honest, their math is different every time, but it is all good cause it is good food and regardless of the mixed math, always a good value. Â
Great place for a quick dog or sandwich.
Herm's Palace is the real deal. Â The owners are fantastic. Â They've been serving my whole family with a smile since I was a little kid. Â Now I'm bringing my wife and little girl here, and getting the same welcoming experience. Â Herm's is a timeless restaurant where you can watch your family grow. Â That sounds cheesy, yes, but it's true.
The food - if you like this kind of food, then you'll love Herm's. Â The regular Chicago fare is spot on. Â And I beg you to try the Broccoli Puffs... they're an under-appreciated item on the menu that you can't find anywhere else.
Broccoli puffs! Â Give 'em a shot!
And as a bonus, watch Scott total your order, no matter how large or complex, completely in his head. Â He's a human calculator. Â No cash register necessary.
Oh Herm's...how I love thee. This is a totally great place. We love their Italian beef and cheese fries. Yum. The two guys who work behind the counter (they're brothers I think) never need to write anything down, they add up your bill in their head and they have never gotten an order wrong. Highly recommended!
Review Source:If you are looking for some serious chili cheese fries, a tasty dog with all the fixin's, and a good dose of nostalgia for arcade games of yesteryear, this is your spot. Standing unobtrusively on one side of the road in a lovingly worn red shack, Herm's turns out all manner of line-cooked foods, with an amiable, funny guy behind the counter who adds up your bill in his head, complete with tax (the cash register definitely had some dust on it).
I absolutely adore Ben's Chili Bowl in DC, and while I can assure you that Ben's half smoke has nothing to worry about, Herm's fries have edged into first place. Herm's gives you perfectly crispy straws covered in a mildly spicy chili and some kind of miracle cheddar cheese sauce, and invites you to devour the whole basket using your fingers or a handy fork. It didn't matter that I was full; I had to finish them.
Then they asked me if I wanted an ice cream to go.
If you are looking for a greasy spoon this is the place to go. This place has been around for as long as I can remember. They have great burgers and fries. A couple video games in the back helps waste time as you wait for your order to come up. Good prices and a parking lot. Also watch the owner add your bill - In his head!!! Amazing.
Review Source:Herm's Palace is a Skokie institution. Â Been in the same spot for far longer than anyone can remember, the bright red shack has been a staple of those cruising down Dempster for decades.
The first thing you'll notice when you go into Herm's is that although there is a cash register, it's very rarely *used*. Â The guys working behind the counter have been doing the job so long that they have all the prices memorized and can add them lightning quick with tax; definitely a neat trick to see!
Although Herm's does have other good items on its menu, what you really want to go here for is a jumbo char dog. Â Or two. Â :) Â Spirally sliced and thrown on the grill, it's virtues are that it's a super *quality* hot dog prepared very well. Â You'll immediately go home and try and reverse engineer it!
Herm's fries are nothing to write home about, and the cheese on their cheese fries is again nothing special. Â But that dog, mmMMMmmmmmm!
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