Nestled in the heart of Lake County, Big Jacks stands as a cherished institution for those seeking authentic, hearty American fare delivered with genuine hospitality. Located conveniently at 507 North Hainesville Rd, Round Lake Park, IL 60073, United States, our establishment has cultivated a reputation built on quality ingredients, generous portions, and an atmosphere that feels instantly familiar. We are more than just a place to eat; we are a gathering spot where neighbors connect, families celebrate milestones, and the simple pleasure of a well-prepared meal is always the main course.
Since opening our doors, Big Jacks has committed itself to serving the Round Lake Park community and surrounding areas with consistency and care. Our menu reflects a dedication to classic comfort food, elevated by attention to detail and a commitment to freshness. Whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch break or settling in for a leisurely dinner, you will find a welcoming environment where every guest is treated like a regular. We understand that dining out is an experience, and we strive to make every visit memorable, focusing on the core elements that truly matter: great food and excellent service.
The location itself, easily accessible on North Hainesville Road, makes Big Jacks a convenient destination whether you are coming from the bustling centers of Illinois or enjoying a quiet evening closer to home. Our commitment extends beyond the plate; we aim to be an integral, positive part of the local fabric, supporting community spirit one delicious meal at a time. We pride ourselves on maintaining the standards that have kept our patrons returning year after year.
Key Highlights of the Big Jacks Experience
What sets Big Jacks apart in the competitive culinary landscape of the region? It is a combination of dedication to tradition and an unwavering focus on the guest experience. Here are a few aspects that define our unique offering:
Commitment to Quality Ingredients: At the foundation of every dish at Big Jacks is a rigorous selection process for our ingredients. We believe that superior flavor starts with high-quality sourcing. This dedication ensures that whether you are enjoying our signature sandwiches or a classic entree, the taste is robust, fresh, and satisfying. We prioritize components that contribute to a truly memorable dining experience, focusing on flavor profiles that resonate with traditional American tastes while maintaining modern standards of preparation.
A Truly Welcoming Atmosphere: Our dining room is designed to foster connection and comfort. It is an environment where conversation flows easily, and the hustle of the outside world fades away. The ambiance at 507 North Hainesville Rd is intentionally warm and inviting, making it suitable for everything from casual family outings to important business lunches. We strive to ensure that the service matches the setting—attentive yet unobtrusive, friendly yet professional.
Menu Diversity Rooted in Comfort: While we excel at classic favorites, our menu offers enough variety to cater to diverse palates without losing focus. We respect the classics that our patrons love, ensuring they are executed perfectly every time. This balance between familiarity and subtle refinement is key to our enduring appeal. Every item is crafted with the intention of providing substantial satisfaction.
Community Integration and Local Focus: Being situated in Round Lake Park means we are deeply invested in the local community. We view our restaurant as a neighborhood hub. This local orientation influences our operational philosophy, encouraging us to be responsive to the needs and preferences of the residents who make up our loyal customer base. We aim to be a reliable, positive fixture in the local economic and social landscape.
More Than Just a Meal
Big Jacks is dedicated to providing value that goes beyond the price point. We understand that in today's fast-paced world, taking time out for a quality meal is a significant choice. Our team works diligently to ensure that this choice is rewarded with exceptional food and service that respects your time. We invite you to discover why so many consider our location at 507 North Hainesville Rd their go-to spot for reliable, delicious dining.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to experience the enduring charm and consistent quality that defines Big Jacks. Come taste the difference that dedication makes.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Quick bite
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Locals
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Famous Sandwiches
Famous Italian Beef (6 inch)US$6.79
Big Jack's Big Beef (9 inch)US$9.19
Italian SausageUS$5.99
Beef & Sausage Combo (6 inch)US$8.79
Beef & Sausage (9 inch)US$11.09
Crispy ChickenUS$6.39
Chicken ParmeseanUS$6.89
Chi-Town CheesesteakUS$9.19
Hot Dogs & Polish
Chicago Style Hot DogUS$4.39
Corn DogUS$4.37
Cheese DogUS$4.39
Chili DogUS$4.49
Chili Cheese DogUS$4.99
Maxwell Street Polish on a BunUS$5.99
Maxwell Street Polish on French BreadUS$6.18
Double Polish on French BreadUS$8.46
The Mother-In-LawUS$5.37
Fresh Cut Specialty Fries
Fresh Cut FriesUS$2.99
Cheese FriesUS$3.49
Chili Cheese FriesUS$4.39
Buffalo Jack FriesUS$6.29
Pizza FriesUS$6.29
Not-Cho' FriesUS$6.29
Yo' Paisan FriesUS$6.29
Boardwalk FriesUS$6.29
Loaded FriesUS$6.29
BIG Burgers
Lil' JackUS$5.29
Lil' Jack with CheeseUS$5.79
SingleUS$7.09
Single with CheeseUS$7.59
DoubleUS$11.19
Double with CheeseUS$12.09
TripleUS$15.09
Triple with CheeseUS$16.29
Texas JackUS$8.99
Pizza BurgerUS$8.79
Hangover BurgerUS$9.49
Appetizers
Chicken StripsUS$5.89
Cup of ChiliUS$4.39
Breaded MushroomsUS$5.09
Zucchini SticksUS$4.39
Mozzarella SticksUS$5.09
Onion RingsUS$3.69
Pizza PuffUS$3.69
TamaleUS$2.69
Tamale BoatUS$4.79
Gravy BreadUS$3.89
Toasted RavioliUS$5.49
The Fresh Menu
Grilled Chicken Breast on a BunUS$6.79
Grilled Chicken Breast on a PitaUS$6.99
House SaladUS$6.49
House Salad with ChickenUS$9.49
Wings
SnackUS$7.75
SmallUS$14.49
MediumUS$21.49
LargeUS$27.49
Italian Ice
SmallUS$2.99
MediumUS$3.49
LargeUS$3.79
Beverages
Bottled WaterUS$1.79
Gatorade®US$2.49
Jarritos®US$2.49
Miller Genuine Draft®US$4.25
Miller® LightUS$4.25
Budweiser®US$4.25
Bud Light®US$4.25
Goose Island® 312US$5.25
Leinenkugel's® Summer Shandy®US$5.25
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Reviews Big Jacks
NukedUp
15-12-2025
Good food. Loaded fries are the way to go here. They do however get very busy with minimal cook staff, and wait times can get out of controll during peak times. Have been left on hold indefinitely more than once during said busy times. … More
Beatrice Achterberch
11-12-2025
Now if you want some Chicago style food. Not a fake news version, but really great greasy food. Take this location on. The food is amazing. I live 40 min from this place, but I drive it with ease because I know what I will get when I arrive. Great food. Good company. Genuine staff
Lela Kropp
11-12-2025
So far everything I have had has been good for a little local spot. I'd recommend for a quick bite to eat or to take on the way home. More
Diana Claudio
03-12-2025
Big Jack's has great food. Been going here for years. The cheeseburgers are amazing. Only thing is there are only a couple of seats in the restaurant. More
Kevin kom
08-11-2025
Big Jacks has pretty good dogs but a TINY parking lot. had the hot dog special. 2 dogs fries and a drink. the condiments semed to be fresh and the dog had a snap when biting it. I liked them. the fries were average but there were a lot. … More
Emmalynn Ashe
31-10-2025
Big Jack's is so yummy! I love their Tamale boats - traditionally with shredded cheddar and onion but today I decided to change things up and get chives and tomato with shredded cheddar instead and it was phenomenal!
Divine Light
07-10-2025
This has been my favorite little spot for years. Came back into town and it tasted delicious as always. Small place big taste 👅
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Burger, Loaded Fries, Buffalo Fries
Brad Helfer
23-09-2025
Dry beef from the freezer, the roll was fine especially the little bit that had juice in it. Relatively low on the scale of beeves I've reviewed, and at almost $10 for a plain Italian Beef online.
$7 fries that while seem hand-cut just don't have anything special. I essentially paid $3 extra for some green onion, but NO PARMASEAN at all.... which was the whole point of the fries. The fries were fine but I'd just get a regular over priced $4 fry.
Have passed by tons of times, but won't be coming back to try anything else.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Brandon Gallimore
22-09-2025
Absolutely love Big Jack's!!! The food is fresh, delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. Best fries and sandwiches in the area!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Mark Doe
08-09-2025
Absolute BEST FRIES! The Taste is one of a kind EVERYTHING IS FRESH MADE TO ORDER! The Hotdogs,burgers and beef are AMAZING! One of the last gems that has Truely good,unique soul food. More
Nolan Peek
16-08-2025
When this place first opened they had great food sandwiches full of meat. If I made a review then, it would be a 4 or maybe even a 5...seriously. Unfortunately now is a completely different story. Not only was their food below par but on … More
Jeff Pozdol
03-08-2025
Excellent Chicago style dogs & Maxwell street polish sausages 👌 I can't wait to go back and try the mozzarella beef & jardonire next visit because I've heard they are really really good.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
nolimits63
24-07-2025
The burger was phenomenal you can tell the meat was great quality a little light on the condiments. The buffalo fries had way too much blue cheese on it and you couldn’t taste anything other than the blue cheese. The ground beef tasted very … More
Maria Rosario
24-07-2025
Omg…we are new to the area and had a taste for Italian Beef, and were very disappointed….very salty…. Couldn’t even finish half of the sandwich. The chicken strips were good and the mozzarella sticks were alright… super chewy. More
David Gallegos
18-07-2025
I had the pizza burger, mozzarella sticks, wings and pizza fries and all were delicious . The prices are pretty good and the staff were very friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Burger
Mitchell Moore
14-07-2025
The absolute best cheese fries in the world. Solid hot dogs as well, I love this place!
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Janina Rivera
01-07-2025
Yasss! I found my new favorite hot dog joint outside the city of Chicago here in the Northern ‘burbs... Big Jack’s is where it’s at!! My 🌭 hot dogs were made to perfection, the Italian beef was made thoroughly and was not rubbery which is … More
Julie Robenolt
28-06-2025
If only for the fries alone, I give it 4 stars. I'm not much of a burger person but I do love their Chicago style hot dogs and Italian beef. We make it a point every year to stop here on Christmas Eve when we go to IL to visit family. I'd … More
Mitchell Moore
26-06-2025
The absolute best cheese fries in the world. Solid hot dogs as well, I love this place!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Lawrence
22-06-2025
Just the bomb. Beefs some of the best in Chicago. Hotdogs best in lake county hands down . Fresh cut fries spectacular!! Just the shit I've been dreaming about for over 12 years. Moved away 12 years ago and first place I went besides Hyatt Deerfield since I arrived. Just can't stop thinking about moving back since I ate.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time
No wait
RRfan216
06-06-2025
Used to be a great little place to go. Was about the only person in there on a Friday lunch and the burger and fries was just meh. More
Megan Eskew
05-06-2025
Big Jack's has the BEST food! Their burgers are amazing, the cheesy beef is delicious, and the hot dogs wrapped with fries are awesome. The fresh-cut fries are the best! They wait until they have an order for fries, then they pull out fresh … More
beatrix kiddos baby
12-05-2025
This place is an absolute gem. The homemade Italian beef and hand cut fries are out of this world. The service is perfect. My dad is old school Chicago and this place reminds him of his early days and it’s just refreshing to see a place that still makes so much from scratch. Great place, highly recommend! More
Javier Garcia
05-05-2025
Great Food! Especially If Your Craving A Chicago Style Hotdog. The Fresh Cut Fries Is A Must Try! Ray Is A Master Of The Culinary Arts! More
D B
24-04-2025
Been wanting to try this place since they opened back in probably about 2009ish (good sign). Got a beef. Standard order- dipped, hot, provolone, American. Pros: fast, fair price, friendly service, really good Giardinerra n rolls. Cons: beef … More
Anne Johnson
21-04-2025
Food was delicious and can’t stop thinking about the garlic parm fries. The burgers were cooked beautifully and juicy. Definitely worth every penny and plan to continue to eat here! ❣️❣️ 1000/1000 would recommend More
Miguel Morales
11-04-2025
Coming to Big Jack's for lunch or dinner is always a good time. They have lots of good options. Their menu is extensive and you can't go wrong with anything. I enjoy their burgers and beef. They have great natural cut fries that when you … More
Charles Weiler
01-04-2025
I've been coming to big jacks for almost 20 years, and it always hits the spot. Everybody knows about the italian beef and the various loaded fries, so let me plug my personal favorite menu item: the banana italian ice. It is damn tasty, … More
Julio Bocardo
30-03-2025
Had a taste for a real chicago beef but sorry I really should of gone somewhere else the beef is very salty I highly recommend going other places i for one will not be going there again.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Fiskbullar
18-03-2025
Changed the menu recently which was easy to use before. This last time I went they didn’t have a simple combo, it was just a drink and fry add on, and it wasn’t even fountain. … More
Just another Person
17-03-2025
I have been going here for a while and love the food. Granted I only get a hotdog, fries and homemade Italian ice (really good btw) it has never been of poor quality that I can remember. Fries are homemade and can be a bit soggy but that is … More
Linda Quandt
08-03-2025
Today's food was not worth the price. Unfortunately, we ordered bland nacho fries with over cooked, dried out fries, lettuce, a little shredded cheese and a four pieces of tomato. Melted cheese would of been nice. The chicken Parmesan sandwich had two little dried out chicken tenders, a little mozzarella, sauce. I'm very disappointed. Normally the food is good.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
TT Lynn (T's Opinion)
05-03-2025
The service was really good, the chili cheese dog had absolutely no flavor to it at all. The mozzarella sticks were very well done. I can't say that I'll go back very soon, but I'd go if I find myself right there at lunch time.
Lake County Mechanical
13-02-2025
Growing up in Chicago i would like to consider knowing a good beef sandwich when I come across one, Big Jacks and Fratellos in Volo are the best Itilain beef sandwichs in Lake County More
Catherine O
09-02-2025
Third time going there forgot my pop fries were half frozen. The bun was soggy fell apart. Definitely not going back. More
Norman Hightree
28-01-2025
Big Jack's is ALWAYS good!!! Dogs, burgers, wings, Mozzarella sticks, pizza puffs, beer/sausage sammichs, onion rings, all really satisfying! More
Eric B
27-01-2025
Holy Cow! My first time after hearing about how good the food is at Jack's and I'm really impressed! The food is a bit expensive but the portions are large so it's not as bad as it originally seemed. The food was excellent! One of the best burgers I've found!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
2 people
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
There are parking lots on both sides of the building.
Deplorable Rob
25-01-2025
Finally got around to trying the Chicago style grill this past early January and was rather uneventful.
I love trying different Chicago style grills which many turn out to be pretty close when it comes to the taste of the food but BIG Jack's compared to other competitors to date lands at the very bottom.
Typically when I try a Chicago style grill for the very first time, I always go for a gyros if it's on the menu but the one I had tasted rather bland like it was microwaved which is how my wife described it after snagging a piece.
Chili cheese fries were ok, wife's beef vegetable soup was ok, they were out of chicken tenders so "oh well" for my boys who had plain hotdogs instead. Canned & bottled beverages only, no refillable fountain drinks.
Dining room is a bit small & cozy but kept clean and customer service seemed alright. Sadly after this one-time visit, wife said let's not come back.
When it comes to Chicago style grub, the competition in the RL area is fierce; Lily's, Sammie's, Scotty's, even O'Lando's can compete.
Well I certainly hope for the very best for the owner(s) and that their business stays afloat. I hate seeing businesses in Google search mysteriously become labeled as Permanently Closed so I wish for continued boomin' business for years to come.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Special events
No special event
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Counter seating
Chaotic_Mood
23-01-2025
Food was great! The service and atmosphere wasn't bad at all, and our food was out within less than 10 minutes, especially given it wasn't busy, and they have great hot dogs and fries! Can't wait to come back again for a quick lunch, will have to try their other fry combos soon. More
Brian
15-01-2025
Anytime we drive in the area, we make a point to stop in at Jack's and get some of the best Italian beef and cheeseburgers available anywhere in Lake County. 😉 if you're in the area, stop by and check them out. … More
Amanda Self
03-01-2025
The new owner is beyond delightful. I requested a catering order for an office lunch and not only did they accommodate me fully they are reasonably priced and the food is delicious. Some in my office even said it’s better than Portillos. Would highly recommend eating here as an individual or contacting them for bigger catering needs. More
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