Once Upon A Grill - Northbrook

This is a sit down version of Once Upon A Deli with even more offerings. Expect the entire menu of Once Upon A Deli, including sliced meat to go, along with Taco Tuesdays and Wing Wednesdays.Weekend brunch was the kickstarter for return visits. Cheese blintzes were great for me and slightly too sweet for a fellow diner, and the corned beef hash lacked flavor for everyone in our group due to their mild but crispy hash. But oh, that grilled steak and eggs dish! That breakfast enchilada with salsa verde!Taco Tuesdays included very good homemade flan and even better dulce de luche (milk) cake for dessert. The steak, ground beef, and fish tacos were a far cry from a nearby competitor's, but the chorizo tacos were a bit more spicy, making them (i.e., these spicier ones) the winner. Oodles of cut limes were also available on request.Wednesday Wings beat Taco Tuesdays by a mile, though. There were four flavors barbecue, buffalo chicken, teriyaki, and the fourth I honestly don't remember because I didn't write any names down but each was excellent. Each of the wings was large, meaty, crispy on the outside, and richly flavored. Ranch and bleu cheese were available on the side although neither was necessary to enjoy these fantastic things.Overall this is a solid place to visit.

Great food at great prices. The daily specials are amazing. Highly recommended.Food: 5/5

Very good fresh food. Ordered the turkey pastrami on rye with lettuce, tomato and mustard. Fresh and tasty.

I gave it 2 stars because the bagels were not near as good as the jewel bagels and this place charges $2.50 apiece and Jewel charges $1 for their bagels. Try an Asiago cheese bagel from Jewel then try one from here and you'll see a MAJOR difference or compare any bagel. I have nothing against this place at all but truth is, they serve an inferior product and because of that I probably won't be back just my experience.

Local deli with fantastic Mexican dishes too. All quality. Friendly serviceKid-friendliness: Family friendly. Not upscale