Beerhead Bar & Eatery - Schaumburg, IL

CLOSED June 30, 2024

https://www.facebook.com/BeerheadSchaumburg 

https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/say-goodbye-last-local-beerhead

888 N Meacham Rd

Established 2013

Visited November 2, 2022

McDonald's #3381 - Romeoville, IL

CLOSED November 1(?), 2023

1300 Marquette Dr

Visited December 17, 2019

It is the most modern McDonald's I've seen to this point.  It has no menu board and no open kitchen.  Orders are entered via kiosk only.  I didn't see any cash registers. At least it didn't register with me (see what I did there?).  I thought it was under construction upon entering.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen 2036 - Bolingbrook, IL

CLOSED January 21, 2024

https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/cheddars-scratch-kitchen-bolingbrook-closing-later-month 

105 Remington Blvd

Established 1998

Visited May 29, 2019

Popeyes #12867 - Belvidere, IL

CLOSED 2021.  The closure was most likely related to the pandemic. 

Visited April 3, 2019

5111 Pearl St, Tollway Oasis, Belvidere, IL

I'm a fan of Popeyes but this is my least favorite Popeyes to date.  The chicken is overcooked, dry, and tepid. 

 

Wayback Burgers F199 #4958 - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

CLOSED December 31(?), 2022

17W420 W 22nd St

Visited March 4, 2019

The place is devoid of customers when I arrive.  A ghost town restaurant.  I'm wondering if I should leave.  Is the food fresh?  I decide I'll stay.  It's late and it's quick.

Rock n' Roll McDonald's #6676 - Chicago, IL

CLOSED December 2017.  This building was razed and in its place is a new McDonald's that reflects the latest in restaurant and eco-friendly technology.

600 N Clark St

If you're a pop culturist or a foodie, Rock n Roll McDonald's is a fun nostalgic visit.  It's 5 times bigger than the typical neighborhood McDonald's and has a set of escalators. 

It's everything you wish your local McDonald's is, but  the prices are airport high and the dollar value menu is absent.  The food is par but given above par attention in execution and presentation.  The counter personnel are patient, accommodating, professional, and sans the Chicago attitude. They epitomize fast food service public relations.