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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Oak Brook

White Castle

White Castle

4.4
(2k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 37 min
"The breakfast waffle sliders are delicious!"
"incredibly expensive for tiny sliders. price gouging at its finest."
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS CAL 440/760/1490
A classic – made with real mozzarella cheese and served with zesty marinara dipping sauce.
$5.93
DOUBLE CHEESE SLIDER CAL 300-330
Our Double Cheese Slider includes two 100% beef patties steam-grilled on a bed of onions plus two slices of melted cheese: American, Jalapeno, or Cheddar.
$3.08
CHEESE SLIDER MEAL CAL 1010 – 1420
Includes four Cheese Sliders, Small Fry, and Small Soft Drink.
$13.91
COCA-COLA Freestyle® Drinks
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.67
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.4
(300+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 32 min
"VERY good burger. VERY good fries. I got a double cheeseburger, add bacon. The burger tasted real, not like cheap fast food at all. Fries were also very good, well cooked. I am a burger and fries snob too. Sad I didn't try here sooner!! Great prices too, esp compared to other places these days AND for a burger that was more delicious than so many other options around here!! EVEN MORE.. for somewhere open so late, far surpassed the burger I was expecting at 12am, not fast food feeling at all. 10/10 new fav burger joint . "
"usually love the food from here. but my order of onion rings only had about 4 rings in it with my Double the Fun Burger"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$16.1
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$16.75
OREO® Milk Shake
Made with premium vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces. Topped with whipped cream.
$6.67
Mad for Mozza Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with American cheese and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks on a brioche bun with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. It really is easy to be cheesy.
$15.68
IHOP

IHOP

4.2
(4k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 37 min
"The Southwest Chicken Burrito & Bowl was huge! It was good. "
"I was not expecting how great my breakfast was I ordered. I don't know the name of it, but it was basically like Polish grilled Polish sausage with hashbrowns and cheesy scrambled eggs with cheese with cheddar and then I think I got sourdough toast or something. I got cinnamon pancakes y'all ordered this meal and then get yourself a coffee and order an apple juice. You will not be disappointed. I was like I hop iis where it's at!at."
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$4.3
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$4.23
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$19.71
Split Decision Breakfast
2 eggs*, 2 bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 buttermilk pancakes & 1 slice of our new Thick ‘N Fluffy French Toast.
$15.35
Subway

Subway

4.4
(1k+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"All ingredients are fresh and my order is always correct and tasty!"
"I literally just threw my money in the trash. The bread was old and there was barely anything on here!! How horrible. I wouldn't waste your money here."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.05
Pepsi®
Bold, refreshing, robust cola
$3.48
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.37
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$12.88
Nathan's Famous

Nathan's Famous

American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 33 min
Hot Dog
Nathan's Famous All Beef Hot Dog.
$4.99
Philly Cheesesteak Combo
Tender grilled steak, chopped and sautéed with onions, smothered in melted cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with a side of crinkle-cut fries.
$17.67
New York Cheesecake
With Strawberry Topping on the side
$3.99
Chili Dog Combo
All Beef Hot Dog topped with chili. Served with crinkle cut fries.
$11.23
Steak n Egger

Steak n Egger

4.2
(100+)
• Fast Casual • Dinners
$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 46 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Really good food. Great customer service"
"The amount of food wasnt bad for the cost but everything was pretty bland or salty. The milkshakes were all watery which could have been from the drive but I think it was more so just a powder mix instead of actual ice cream or anything cream based. Nothing I got would make me order again, unfortunately."
3333 Special (3 Bacon, 3 Sausage Patties & 3 Pancakes, 3 Eggs)
FOR THE HEARTY EATER !! 3 FLUFFY PANCAKES,3EGGS,3SAUSAGE PATTY'S ,3 SLICES HICKORY SMOKED BACON
$13.41
2222 Special (2 Bacon, 2 Sausage Patties & 2 Pancakes, 2 Eggs)
Two crispy bacon strips, two savory sausage patties, two fluffy pancakes and two eggs.
$11.1
1/2 Lb Skirt Steak
Juicy skirt steak With 3 eggs, hash browns & toast or 3 eggs & 3 pancakes. Mexican style add for additional charge. Hot or mild
$22.18
French Toast 2 wedges
Two wedgesof French toast add strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. For an additional charge
$4.09
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.3
(100+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 30 min
"We have another sandwich place now. It was great. French Fries were not greasy or oversalted. Also, they didn't smell of old grease. The Giddy Up Melt was filled up with mouthwatering meat. Very filling."
"Meat is tender and juicy, carmelized onions make the taste"
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled artisan bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.3
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with slow-smoked brisket burnt ends, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled artisan bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$19.79
Bacon Me Crazy Melt - Combo
Go crazy with a fried chicken breast, white cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing on grilled artisan bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.42
Hot Mess Melt
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled artisan bread.
$12.74
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.3
(40+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 31 min
"Flavor was really good and a good size portion. The only thing I didn't love is the they forgot the sour cream I ordered & paid for. "
"Burrito lacked flavor, was small, and they forgot my fries. Too expensive for what you get."
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$11.62
El Desvelado
Shredded beef, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$14.25
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, cheddar cheese, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$7.45
El Chamuco
Chorizo, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. It’s almost a sin not to enjoy this heavenly creation.
$13.52
Pardon My Cheesesteak

Pardon My Cheesesteak

3.9
(100+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 49 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Food was good, would just recommend more seasoning on the steak"
"Nasty wet bread wrapped too tight an bent to fit in a really small container and it's small to begin with."
Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions on a toasted hoagie roll.
$16.79
Chipotle Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions, doused with chipotle sauce on a toasted hoagie roll.
$16.7
Big Cat Combo
Your cheesesteak of choice, fries & a drink.
$20.62
Brownie
Double fudge chocolate brownie with chocolate chips.
$4.15
Dunkin'

Dunkin'

4.5
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 19 min
"You guys are amazing! I wasn't expecting the problem with my order to be taken care of but you did and so quickly. I appreciate it!"
"7 dollars for a bagel with a couple pieces of bacon. Rip off"
Original Blend
Our coffee beans are freshly ground moments before brewing, and we continually brew throughout the day, so you’ll have a freshly brewed cup of coffee every time. Always made just the way you like it, it has that signature smooth taste you can’t live without. Need an extra boost? Add a Turbo Shot® of Espresso.
$3.99
MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats
Our Famous Munchkins® make the perfect treat to share with friends, family and colleagues alike. Made fresh daily in a variety of colorful and delicious flavors, there's a favorite for everyone. Be a real hero and pick up a Box O' Joe® while you're there. Available in the following varieties*: Glazed; Glazed Chocolate; Jelly; Powdered Sugar; Cinnamon; Sugar Raised. (*Availabilty may vary depending on location)
$9.44
Original Blend Iced Coffee
Freshly brewed and full of flavor, our Iced Coffee is the perfect pick-me-up any time of day or night, giving you the boost you need to keep on running.
$4.83
Half Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$10.77
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.5
(1k+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 49 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"The Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino® Blended Crème was so good and delicious and I said I didn't want whipped cream and they didnt put it in. "
"The Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage was watered down. It didn't really have any flavor. Quite bland."
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a crunchy caramel-sugar topping—oh-so-beautifully delicious.
$8.1
Cheese Danish
Flaky, butter croissant dough with soft, warm cheese in the center. –VEGETARIAN
$4.8
Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
Sweet strawberry and açaí flavors balanced with the delightful zing of lemonade, served over ice with freeze-dried strawberry pieces - the ultimate pick-me-up. Available with no caffeine, light caffeine (50mg*) and B vitamins or make it an Energy Refresher with extra caffeine (125mg*) and B vitamins. *Assumes grande size.
$7.19
Chocolate Croissant
Two generous pieces of chocolate wrapped in a butter croissant with soft, flaky layers and a golden-brown crust. –VEGETARIAN
$5.19
Mobil Food Mart

Mobil Food Mart

4.3
(40+)
• Grocery • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 41 min
Gatorade Glacier Freeze, 28oz bottle
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
$3.25
Fiji Bottled Water
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$3.6
Pepsi
Made with the signature espresso coffee.
$3.05
The Ice Cream Shop

The Ice Cream Shop

3.5
(10+)
• Ice Cream • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Ben & Jerry's Tonight Dough
Caramel and chocolate ice creams with crunchy chocolate cookie swirls and gobs of chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough. Its indulgence is simply over the top. 16oz.
$8.59
Ben & Jerry's Netflix & Chilll'd
Peanut Butter ice cream with sweet and salty pretzel swirls and fudge brownie pieces. 16 oz.
$8.59
Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream with strawberries and a graham cracker swirl. 16oz.
$8.59
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Fudgy chunks of brownie goodness mixed into dark and rich chocolate ice cream. Sounds like a dream. 16oz.
$8.59
Hamburger Heaven

Hamburger Heaven

4.6
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee
"Took my kids to Hilton for a couple days to swim and my daughter wanted burgers for dinner. I searched Door dash to see if Hamburger Heaven finally offered delivery and much to my dismay they did. I LOVE this place and have been coming here since I was a little girl. My dad would get me this at least once a week. Best place EVER. The Double Decker Ham and Bag of Fries with a side of honey mustard never disappoints. They make their own root beer which is out of this world. The shakes are a must too. I'm glad I can share this nostalgic experience with my kids. You will not regret it, trust me. Even ordering outside and eating in the car brings back sooo many memories."
"Delish !! Just know, if you order the No Bull Burger .... you DO NOT "need" a side of fries too !!"
Double Decker Cheese
Two beef patties (2 oz. each) served with American cheese in three (3) part sesame seed brioche bun with your choice of toppings.
$8.08
Big Cheeseburger
One 1/3 lb. beef burger served with American cheese in a big toasted sesame seed bun with your choice of toppings on our new brioche bun
$11.43
Bacon Burger with Cheese
One 1/3 beef burger served with American cheese and two slices of bacon served on a big toasted sesame seed bun with your choice of toppings on our new brioche bun
$12.66
Large drink 24 oz.
your choice of drink *our root beer is served with no ice*
$3.73
Sarpino's Pizzeria

Sarpino's Pizzeria

4.5
(4k+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"10inch is small for the price but the flavors are good as well as the crust. Pizza was warm not hot which kind of makes me assume it was sitting versus being made to order. Not too saucy actually barely even noticed the sauce. Crust is fairly thick but packs flavor and also tastes amazing if you dip it in the ranch!"
"it's not your typical chicken parm w the breaded chicken patty. the chicken Baked Chicken Parmesan on a Bed of Pasta has chicken strips. but it is yum. I would order again. came w a bunch of cheese bread too."
Create Your Own Pizza
Freshly made dough, our signature cheese mix, your favorite sauce option and plenty of toppings to choose from. One free dipping sauce with every pizza.
$17.45
Pepperoni Pizza
Sarpino's traditional pan pizza baked to perfection, topped with freshly sliced pepperoni, and our signature gourmet cheese blend.
$16.42
Wild Cherry Pepsi
Sarpino's traditional pan pizza baked to perfection, topped with Italian sausage, and our signature gourmet cheese blend.
$3.15
Sausage Pizza
1lb of oven-roasted Hot’n Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings. Comes with your choice of dipping sauce.
$15.92
Papa Johns Pizza

Papa Johns Pizza

4.5
(2k+)
• Chicken Wings • Pizza
$0 delivery fee
15% off on $30+
"oreo bites are pretty good but the dough is same as pizza crust. good have given more icing in the little cup but would order again!"
"Pizza arrived luke warm, cheese pale with no colour at all and toppings all a bit blah - had much better from Papa Johns"
Create Your Own Pizza
Build your own custom pizza and we'll handcraft it for you. With so many delicious options to choose from, your masterpiece is waiting!
$20.81
Cheesesticks
Cheesesticks
$10.13
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$19.29
Cheese Pizza
Cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$19.26
Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

4.6
(1k+)
• Breakfast Sandwiches • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
"Cobb Salad is good but I do find that their chicken breast has a lot of fat on it. Not the first time I've noticed this. Can't believe a place that specializes in chicken doesn't trim the fat off their chicken breast."
"The Spicy Southwest Salad is usually robust and fills the container. When my salad arrived it looked as if someone had taken some of the salad out of the container."
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis® Meal
A breakfast portion of our boneless breast of chicken, seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly-breaded, and cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a buttermilk biscuit baked fresh at each Restaurant.
$15.22
Spicy Chicken Biscuit
Bite-sized Chick-fil-A® Nuggets nestled in warm, mini yeast rolls that are lightly brushed with a honey butter spread.
$5.63
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis®
A breakfast portion of our famous boneless breast of chicken, seasoned to perfection, hand-breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a buttermilk biscuit baked fresh at each Restaurant.
$9.1
Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit
A hearty morning meal of sliced Chick-fil-A Nuggets, crispy Hash Browns, scrambled eggs and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Made fresh each morning. Rolled in a warm flour tortilla. Served with Jalapeño Salsa.
$5.32
Domino's

Domino's

4.5
(100+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
"Love it it taste sooo good and has amazing portion and the freshness of the ingredients a are amazing the pizza and pasta are good I would definitely order again"
"Will never order dominos Pizza for the rest of my life same as my wife Taste and smells disgusting !!!! Adios"
Build Your Own Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$18.09
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Feta, provolone, cheddar, Parmesan-Asiago, cheese made with 100% real mozzarella and sprinkled with oregano.
$20.5
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$20.47
Coke®
The authentic cola sensation that is a refreshing part of sharing life's enjoyable moments.
$3.29
parceros bar grill

parceros bar grill

4.6
(40+)
• Spanish • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"Delicioso, auténticas hamburguesas colombianas, con ingredientes frescos!"
"Es un restaurante con sabor genuino Colombiano, me encanta toda su comida"
Hamburguesa Parcero's
170 gr carne de res, 140 gr de pollo desmechado bañado en salsa de la casa, jamón ahumado, queso mozzarella derretido y tocineta. Incluye papas a la francesa.
$23.37
Papas Locas
Papas a la francesa con carne, pollo desmechado, salchicha, queso derretido y tocineta.
$27.05
Hamburguesa Santandereana
170 gr carne de res, 140 gr de pollo desmechado bañado en salsa de la casa, chorizo a la parrilla, jamón ahumado, arepa de maíz amarillo, tocineta y queso mozzarella derretido. Incluye papas a la francesa.
$28.85
Desgranado
Maíz tierno, carne en cubos, pollo desmechado, queso derretido, salsa tártara y tocineta.
$20.91
Salt Burger + Fries

Salt Burger + Fries

4.6
(100+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"i luh you saltburger, you da goat my king ."
"Dutchman burgers did not have onions on the outside, Double Cheeseburger had onion when asked for no onions. we did not get our SALT Sauce and we did not get all of our Fries. We asked for a pepsi and got a diet coke. Tried to contact the store but they did not answer and the voicemail box is full please refund this order. "
Double Cheeseburger
Double patty, American cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, pickles, salt sauce.
$10.74
Jr. Cheeseburger (Single Patty)
Single patty, American cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, pickles, salt sauce.
$7.88
Bills Lemonade
Hot. Fries that will leave your tongue buzzin'. Dusted with our ghost pepper blend.
$3.75
Grilled Onion Dutchman (double)
Vegetarian. Impossible burger, American cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, pickles, salt sauce.
$11.27
Meltwich Food

Meltwich Food

4.5
(80+)
• Comfort Food • American
$0 delivery fee
"Their Vegan Southern Fried Chicken Melt is drool-worthy! I loved every bite; except the ones I gave my dog! ;-)"
"I really liked the sandwich options on their menu but unfortunately the Philly and burger I ordered were not the quality I expected. It was terrible food. The meat was over cooked, so over cooked that instead of being a nice brown with char, it was black and ugly and the bacon was very hard like eating a brick. And the food was extremely salty making the beef patty taste bitter."
Southern Fried Chicken Melt
Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella and Pesto
$15.64
Classic Milkshake
Vegan Crispy Chicken, Vegan Mozzarella, Pickles, Lettuce, Corn Pico and Vegan Buttermilk Dill
$8.05
Pesto Chicken Melt
2 Smash Patties, Cheese, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato and Melt Sauce
$11.66
Vegan Southern Fried Chicken Melt
Sliced Sirloin, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions Served on Grilled Cheese Buns
$15.34
Bridewell Tavern

Bridewell Tavern

4.7
(60+)
• American • Burgers
$0 delivery fee
"Wagyu upgrade was worth it"
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled or Crispy
$20.13
Smashed Bridewell Burger
Caesar Dressing
$21.48
Tavern Wings
Iceberg Lettuce
$16.22
Rigatoni Vodka
Sharp Cheddar
$27.7
Puttshack

Puttshack

American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee
6 Garlic Parmesan Wings
705-1290 Cal
$13
10 Mix Sauces Wings
705-1290 Cal
$19.32
Steak Hoagie
Shaved sirloin, peppers, onion, melted provolone cheese, lemon aioli, toasted baguette
$17
Quesabirria
Slow-braised shredded beef, queso, consomé dipping sauce
$16

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