Jarvis Grill & Wok

The food tastes great. It’s definitely a great place to grab takeout in the neighborhood. I gave it 4 out of five stars because the menu does not have a good variety of healthy choices, but there’s something for almost everyone there.

This little grill is ok. The Chicago style hot dog was my first. I ate here with a friend when visiting Chicago. While the hot dog was decent, there really was not anything else very noteworthy about this place in terms of atmosphere, fries, etc. It is a cheap grill with a deep fryer and soccer playing on the TV over the half dozen or so tables.

Update: most recent visit, fries were cold. Next time I’m there I am going to say something about it to the manager (who is ALWAYS there) and see if he does anything about it. I’m keeping it 5 stars till then.
Food here is really good, especially the gyros and fries. Actually the fries are SUPER yummy (they are seasoned and crispy). The prices are also VERY reasonable. Despite the 5 stars, there are two issues: 1. They are only open until 9 pm and a restaurant with food this good should be open later, and 2. They don’t handle crowds well. Everything is cooked to order in the order it comes through the door. They only do one order at a time, so if you come in and there are 3 people ahead of you (not at all unusual) plan on waiting a LONG time. You CAN call ahead though, and it will be ready when you get there. Oh and another BIG plus for Rogers Park – you can park in the lot with the laundromat!

Its a fried grease bomb. Which is cheap and good (most things). Amazing chicken wings (w/​o sauce). The guys that work there are pretty cool too. I am not a fan of livingin R Park, but ehhh, this place isnt so bad.

Decent cheap eats.

If you live around the Jarvis stop, this is where you should be getting your gyro sandwich. As much like any respectable Chicago grill — they pack it in here and you can get an extra pita (for some change) to make yourself a second sandwich for yourself or to share.
Otherwise go with a hybrid and get a gyro cheeseburger (can’t remember now if you can get that as I double, but I’d assume so). So that’s a cheeseburger topped with grilled gyro meat. Not every place does it, but it’s a treat when you can always get one close to home.
Those are the only things I order… so I guess if I ordered something other than my two favs… maybe I’d have a reason to knock em down a star for being my reliable neighborhood grill.
Call ahead and pickup off the train. I think Carlos runs the place now (haven’t seen Esther for a while since the renovation). Test him… I swear he learns folks names real quick, faces even faster.

Great little neighborhood place. Always really happy with the quality and the price. I think it really maybe one of the best spots in Rodgers Park for no-​frills meals. Can get a little backed up considering there is only one guy working usually. I would highly suggest trying this place out.

I’ve lived around the corner from this lovely place for nearly four years. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, I still roll over with a dull headache and Jameson glazed hunger pangs on Sunday’s and think of you. I want your pizza puff, onion rings, and I’d even take some of that lamb that has the spins worse than I do. But you’re closed… and it hurts me.

Jarvis Grill is a great place to get your assortment of greasy foods! Esther is a sweetheart and she is always working hard to get your food done just right! If you need a quick bit to eat go here!

I came up to Jarvis today in search of some cheap Indian food at Luzzat. Turns out they are closed on Tuesdays. Worked out for me anyway as I found this nifty and extremely cheap little diner next door.
I’ve been looking for good, cheap eats that are convenient for lunches in and around Rogers Park and this is a find. Location is prime here as you can feel the Red Line rumble above you while you eat. Other than that, the place is quiet and the lady behind the counter is plenty friendly without being annoying. Perfect for the student looking to do some catch-​up reading right before class (as is usually the case for me).
The burger I had was nothing spectacular, but it was fresh and tasty without overdoing the grease. It certainly compares favorably to anything you’d get at your average fast food joint anyway. The fries also fit the «nothing really special, yet tasty and fresh» mold. It helped that there were quite a few of them. I threw a little salt at the tray and had no complaints.
The best part here, however, is the price. Five bucks flat for a decent sized burger, a good serving of fries and a can of soda. The menu looked to have numerous similarly priced options.
Food and ambiance alone are pretty firmly in the 3-​star range, but for the price and convenience I’ll throw that extra star on there. I will be stopping back by.

This place is just steps from the Jarvis Red Line. Which makes it perfect when getting off the train. And after a rough day of dealing with Gold Coast lunchers it’s an easy yummy dinner.
Granted nearly the entire menu comes out of the freezer but I“m ok with that. I dont go there often but when I do it’s always been good.
The meals are priced with or without fries and or a soda. And it’s pretty cheap. A cheese burger with fries and coke are around $ 5.50.
The woman who I’ll assume owns the shop also is there everyday and she’s really nice. Even if I dont go in and just walk by with my dog she waves at me. It’s a nice touch in a city where sometimes a blank stare and a shrug pass as customer service.
Also, the Bulgolgi is sooo good. Mound of rice with a good amount of beef and veggies. I dont know whats in it but it’s good!

I’ve walked past Jarvis Grill so many times without stopping that I sometimes forget it’s even there. The other night, however, I was so hungry and needed something fast and cheap… a perfect opportunity to try Jarvis Grill. I had a cheeseburger, fries and a coke. Meh. It was okay. At the time, it hit the spot, but really it’s just your regular greasy grilled cheeseburger and fries.
Tonight, again starving and needing something quick and cheap, I decided to stop and try the gyro. After all, they do have the spit ‘o meat and signs everywhere advertising their Kronos Gyros! I ordered a gyro with everything, fries and a coke. $ 7.60. When I got home and opened up the gyro, I was surprised by how big it was. I could have easily asked for a second pita and split the fixings into two sandwiches. The gyro was good! The fries were just okay, and the coke hit the spot.
This seems to be a great late-​night after bar kind of place, or a place to get a quick cheap bite when you’re in a hurry. Try the gyro, skip the burger.

This place is an all-​right kinda spot. I go here when I need a quick fix of greasy food like chicken tenders and french fries.
It looks like they serve chinese and indian dishes too. But I’m kinda iffy about trying food like that at a grease spot. Naturally I would think that kind of food wouldn’t be as satisfying as it would be in a restaurant that specializes in that cuizine.
The interior could use some touching-​up. It looks like they get a lot of pick-​up orders especially from people coming from work and hoping off the red-​line next door.