Ben's Allergy & Restaurant Reviews

I went to Graze Kitchen at the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois. I just got done visiting the Penguins and this place is right next to the Penguin Exhibit.

Food Rating: 6 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I absolutely loved their chicken tenders and fries. The chicken was fresh and amazing. Their fries were really good too. It was pricy $26 including a drink, but it was worth it especially since I arrived at the zoo at 10am and wanted to get some lunch.

Allergy Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: They have dairy free options labeled on their menu. This is a huge deal for me since I’m allergic to dairy. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at the Graze Kitchen and the Brookfield Zoo.

Have you been to Graze Kitchen at the Brookfield Zoo?

I went to Skippy’s Gyros in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. My hotel was in Oakbrook Terrace so it was nice and close to where I stayed at.

Food Rating: 7 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: The portion sizes here were humongous. I got so much gyro meat on my gyro. I really enjoyed my gyro here. The fries were amazing as well. They reminded me of fair fries, which are really good .

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I had no allergic reactions eating here and I had a pretty good experience here at Skippy’s Gyros.

Have you been to Skippy’s Gyros?

I went to the Brown Bag Seafood Company in Downtown Chicago. I will say the service was quick, fast, and effective because I was trying to get to Chicago 360 to see the Chicago Skyline at 3. I really did appreciate the friendliness of everyone here.

Food Rating: 7 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: The Salmon was absolutely amazing. It tasted like fresh caught salmon and it stole the show here. I also got rice, tater tots, veggies, & a Swedish fish. This food was amazing.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I didn’t have an allergic reaction eating here and I really enjoyed my experience here at the Brown Bag Seafood Company in Chicago.

Have you been to the Brown Bag Seafood Company?

I went to Charlie’s Restaurant in Forest Park, Illinois. My tire light came on and I got my car fixed at the Walmart in Forest Park. I walked 13 minutes there and back while they were working on my car. I’m absolutely glad Charlie’s made my morning great. Also they fixed my car so it was a nice morning to know my car wasn’t severely damaged in anyway.

Food Rating: 7 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: Holy Cow!! I absolutely loved the pork chop. It was hot, juicy and fresh. I really enjoyed the eggs, hashbrowns, & sourdough toast. My meal here was absolutely amazing and I recommend you try Charlie’s food.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I didn’t have an allergic reaction and I felt like my food allergies were taken seriously here. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Charlie’s Restaurant in Forest Park, Illinois!

Have you been to Charlie’s Restaurant?

I went to Mission BBQ in Downers Grove, Illinois and I want to share my experience with you!!

Food Rating: 6 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I loved the beef brisket and the pulled pork, but the fries here really stole the show here.

Allergy Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: They have an allergen menu that is easy to read. I also went to godairyfree.org and found an allergen menu that tells me what is dairy free and what isn’t dairy free. Overall, I had a great experience here at Mission BBQ.

Have you been to Mission BBQ?

I went to Lou Malnati’s in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. They’re lots of different Lou Malnati’s locations around the Chicago Area. My family talks about this place and when they go to Chicago they come here to get pizza.

Food Rating: 10 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: My family was right!! I was so impressed with the pizza here. I loved their sausage. It felt like I was eating a fresh sausage patty. I really loved their deep dish pizza crust too. I absolutely love this pizza place and I will come here again when I visit Chicago.

Allergy Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: They have an allergen menu and I was able to find out what was in their pizza crust by going on their app and website. It was amazing to know they have dairy-free pizza. If I’m ever in Chicago with my family we’ll have to come here and enjoy some pizza.

Have you been to Lou Malnati’s Pizza?

I Tried Portillo’s for the first time in my life. I’m from the Columbus, Ohio area and I was really excited to try Portillo’s because there isn’t one in Columbus.

Food Rating: 7 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I really enjoyed my food here. I got an Italian beef sandwich, fries, chicken tenders, & a bacon burger. My favorite item had to be the chicken tenders because they were hot, juicy, & fresh. I did enjoy the many dairy-free and nut-free options here at Portillo’s.

Allergy Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: They have an allergen menu and I didn’t have an allergic reaction eating here. Overall, I had an amazing experience here at Portillo’s.

Have you been to Portillo’s?

I went to The Han Dynasty in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I was on my way from Marysville, Ohio (30 minutes from Columbus) to Chicago, Illinois and I stopped here on the way to grab some lunch.

Food Rating: 7 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: Wow!! I really enjoyed their Sweet and Sour Pork. It was really hot and really fresh. I liked the vegetables and I also enjoyed the fried rice here too. They deserve the awards on their walls of their restaurant.

Allergy Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: The worker asked me if I had an egg allergy even though I said dairy allergy. This tells me that he cares and wants to make sure I’m well taken care of. This goes above and beyond and I had a great experience here at The Han Dynasty in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Have you been to the Han Dynasty?

I Tried MCCB in Chinatown Chicago. I saw this place on social media and I wanted to give this award winning restaurant a try.

Food Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I got the sweet and sour shrimp, broccoli, white rice, & vegetables in sweet and sour sauce. The sweet and sour shrimp reminded me of Culver’s Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, which is a great thing because I enjoy Culver’s shrimp. I didn’t mind the white rice, broccoli, & the vegetables in sweet and sour sauce. Overall, I really enjoyed my food at MCCB.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I didn’t have an allergic reaction eating here. I’m super happy that I didn’t have an allergic reaction because I was on my vacation. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here at MCCB.

Have you been to MCCB in Chinatown Chicago?

I went to Aloha Wok in Urbana, Ohio!! Someone on Tik Tok suggested I come here and I am glad I did come after I got off work early tonight because this food was worth the drive.

Food Rating: 7 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I loved the Sweet and Sour Chicken. It was really hot and fresh. I also really enjoyed the fried rice too. I really enjoyed my food here and I would love to come back here again.

Allergy Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Rationale: I didn’t have an allergic reaction eating here. Again, I had a great experience here at Aloha Wok and I highly recommend you try this restaurant.

Have you been to Aloha Wok in Urbana, Ohio?