This is the best 2 Toots location out of all of them. It's huge, the layout is fabulous. I love that they use Grass Fed beef. The burgers are like a hybrid of Steak N Shake and Culvers. Your food gets delivered by a train riding around the counter. Feels like a diner, accented with trains. Pretty cut and dry. A little pricey. Here is why it's three stars instead of four for me: While we were sitting there, one of the managers came over to us looked at my kids' shakes (they'd split one so they each had a cup). He turns around and says to our server, "Did you give them these shakes?" she said yes. He then proceeded to berate her in front of us about the type of straws she gave us. The straws he made her give us to replace the originals actually were worse. But whatever. Later on, he berated her for seating a large party in a certain area of the restaurant when another large party walked in. Yes, because she should have looked into her crystal ball to know that another large party would be coming in. You may ask why I think this is worth noting - or why I even care. I was a server for a good 5 years in high school and college. I've had "that manager" that does that sort of thing. It's humiliating for the server, and it's uncomfortable for the customer as well. I tipped the server 25% because despite the manager's actions - she was a great server. We will go back, and hopefully that manager was just having an off day. We will see.
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Sumara K.
Can this place just close already? Blech. The first thing I don't like about this location is the hours. They are only open until 7 or 8, which I was bothered by at first but since I have zero intention of going back here, oh well. Their loss I suppose. Second thing. The staff. Do any of them even want jobs? I saw more eye rolling here than at a celebrity rehab show. I'm sorry that ordering is taking away from your snapchat time, but you know...you do have a job to do. Third. The menu is painfully short, painfully bland, and just painful. I understand that this place is geared towards kids and that's a wonderful concept. But at least throw the adults a bone by having a more extensive menu. And speaking of menu.....grass Fed beef, insert obligatory cheer and ooohs and ahhhs because people seem to think this is a godly idea that only this place has. And I'd love your grass Fed beef burger so much if it had even an ounce of flavor instead of just feeling like a misshapen meat ball soaked in old grease. Fries were okay I guess...But let's be honest here. How much off of Two Toots menu seems like it came right out of the frozen section at costco? No thank you. What a craptastic experience and a shame too, since the location is great.
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Alice S.
I chuckle at the negative reviews here . 2 Toots is a family favorite and our son doesn't want to leave. Not sure what folks are expecting but for the price, the food is good! It's an environment for kids and they don't disappoint. The wait staff are teens and we really haven't had any complaints. It is a great place to relax with our family while our son enjoys the trains inside and watches the ones outside.
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Jennifer R.
Great place for kids well decorated very clean. We love going here but the servers are horrible and the food is over priced and not very good. But we keep going back because the kids love to sit at the counter and watch the trains. We are always asking our server for things they forget or get wrong. Do environment 4 stars food and service maybe 1 star.
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George R.
2 Toots Train Whistle Grill is a diner style restaurant complete with diner counters and booths. A real model train runs on tracks around the restaurant carrying food orders to each table or diner seat. It's quite a hit with the little kids (and even some of the big kids). Music overhead was 1950's and 1960's classics and a small flat panel TV in the corner of the restaurant was playing "The Polar Express" (since it was the Christmas season). Food is okay. I had the grass-fed beef burger and onion rings. The meat on the burger was kind of amorphous (versus round) and thin, but tasted just fine. Onion rings were average with a smooth batter coating. I also ordered a vanilla shake made with real ice cream. Though I have a sweet tooth, the shake was very sweet. Maybe more ice cream or milk and less of the shake flavoring mix would help here. Too sweet for me to order again. Maybe a root beer float will be in order next time. When you enter the restaurant, you should wait to be seated (or ask). I walked in and seated myself, then found out that they will seat you or direct you to a table. Others that came in after me did the same. But they were nice and didn't make a big deal out of it. Service was nice and friendly. When your food is ready, a train comes from the kitchen area, travels around the restaurant and stops at your table where a server will remove the food from the train cars. Your server will also bring your drinks directly to you. Aside from the old style milk shakes and malts, the beverages looked like typical fountain drinks including pink lemonade and orange soda. Overall, this is a fun, novelty type restaurant experience across from the Bartlett Metra train station. Great for families. Single diner counter seats for individuals. If the front parking spaces are filled, there's additional parking at the back of the building. Again, the food is okay but nothing to write home about. You go for the novelty of the place.
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Grace M.
Adorable place to bring kids! The food isn't fancy, but it's good quality and is cooked properly, though it is sometimes a little greasy. I really like how they use grass fed beef. The staff are usually very friendly, and it's not typically a long wait.
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Jerry M.
I went to 2 Toots for the first time tonight with my 6 year old son and my 9 year old daughter. We were welcomed with a smile and seated right away. The menu had lots of kids' favorites like chicken nuggets, PB&J, grilled cheese, hot dogs, and burgers. For adults, they offer what you might expect at a diner: burgers, chili, salads, etc. While we waited for our food, there were plenty of fun and interesting things to look at and talk about. And of course, the most interesting thing to watch was the O-gauge train that delivers food to all the tables. We were very excited when we saw our train coming towards us with our food. The food was hot and delicious. For dessert, both kids ordered an ice cream sundae, which comes with a train whistle. There was enough dessert for leftovers for daddy. My 9 year old loved this place so much she insisted that we give this place a top-notch review. The rest of this review is from my 9 year old daughter: "I love this place! I wish I could live there. I really like all the big surprises in there. I also love the way they deliver the food; it is so fun. It has quick service. Also, I really like their theme, and that's why you should go there."
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shilpa p.
So my son was given a postcard for a free meal on his birthday at the Bartlett location, but when my husband took my son on his actual birthday with the postcard, the Bartlett location actually rejected the postcard and said that it was only valid at their Glen Ellyn location. This is absolutely riducoulus!! Why would I register at the Bartlet location to get my free meal 10 miles away in Glen Ellyn? Very disappointed! Obviously, I did not argue because it was my son's birthday and I was not going to argue with the waitress about a $6 kid's meal, but I find that this was a bait and switch type of situation where they promised a free kid's birthday meal. I would not recommend going to a place that has thus type of ethics and values. Lost my business for good!!!
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Kevin T.
Wasn't overly impressed with any part of the place. I had the veggie burger and the rest of the family had hotdogs, burgers and a salad. With two boys under 3 the hotdogs went down no issue. The veggie burger resembled a sawdust chicken patty. I honestly didn't expect much fom a place that touts the meat products so I will give it a pass on the veggie burger so I being a recent transfer over to the no meat lifestyle decided to try a small piece of the burger( not- so- good) it was actually greasy with no real flavour aside cooked ground beef. The place was a bit dirty under the table was not swept out nor the booth seats cleaned and the service was less than mediochre. I actually think the train was more attentive. Seemed poorly managed and the staff was kind of in disarray. Idk for a place that touts all organic and fresh food it seemed a bit false the fries tasted pre-frozen and would benefit from fresh cut fries, a better staff and good food instead of a choo-choo train gimmick ... Hoped for best, got mediocrity...
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Tricia M.
My nephew is a train-a-holic and loves everything Thomas. My husband and I decided to take him on the Metra from Elgin to Bartlett and then have lunch here. The metra ride is about 10 minutes (perfect for the attention span on a 3 year old) and then the diner is right across the street from the station. Perfect location. It was easy to get in and have a seat. Staff is friendly enough. If this review was written by my three year old nephew it would be 5 stars but it is not. This place is pretty stellar. Standard diner food. The shakes are very good. The food is brought to the table by model trains on a track. However, every 5 minutes or so the train would derail so it would cause delays sometimes. Also, to tame children from wanting the food train, they would give children their own locomotive to play with. Great idea in theory but they use Lionel trains and as a granddaughter of a model train enthusiast, I know how much those trains cost. That seems like a very expensive toy to give children who may want to ram it into the wall or ride it "accidentally" off the table. These "toy" trains were also dirty so I had to provide some hand sanitizer before we ate our food. But honestly, theses are my only complaints. The food is good and my nephew thought this place was the best!
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Melanie T.
The last time I came back here was for my son's 3rd birthday. He had received a a flyer that stated he gets a free meal on his birthday (and expires 30 days after). We spent an hour at the restaurant. The food isn't anything to die for but my kids love coming here. They love watching the Metra and freight cars roll by. I must say service there lately is not the greatest. I understand it's mostly teenagers but they could come check on us every now and then without me having to wave them down. The past couple times I've gone I swear I could have just walked out without paying and they wouldn't have noticed but since we come here I can't just burn the place. We will continue to make our monthly trip but service could be better.
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Nicole S.
We are frequent diners of 2 Toots, and sad to say, the service has declined since the restaurant first opened and the owners are no longer there at all times to keep the staff on their toes. There is one waitress in particular who has waited on us multiple times and I always cringe a little when I see her approach our table. She's slow and inattentive even on her best day. This is a fantastic place for an occasional family treat, especially if your kids love trains. But I'm always surprised to see the occasional adults sans children because without a love for the atmosphere, the food is not anything spectacular. It's decent food at decent prices, but definitely not great food or great prices.
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Mike V.
really good food! great atmospheric dining! my kid loved it and so did me and the wife. only reason i didn't give it 5 stars is because i could hear the manager in open berate the staff (all teenagers) in the eating area about what & when to clean. Waitresses were very nice. food is a lil pricy but once again it was very good i plan on going back multiple times
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Sarah G.
Not a lot of menu choice, but the few items on the menu are verrrrry tasty. Adorable ambience for kids & families. My three year old loved it. She also liked seeing the Metra outside the window. Only drawbacks were bad service and limited menu. Our waitress claimed that none of the servers were assigned to tables, and that if a person took your order, another beings food, another brings your check. As a result, we were neglected for most of our time here and we had to flag down people to help us. Upon asking a different server/ manager, he confirmed that our server SHOULD have taken care of us, and that she simply failed to do so. I wish I had gotten her name. No biggie. Just annoying having to gripe to a manager when you're trying to have a fun time with your kid. We ended up sitting so long that the oldies music and cute trains lost their luster for us. Also, there was some man who worked there (the manager? Owner?) who just stood around and glowered at everybody. I smiled at him and he looked away without returning or even acknowledging my polite gesture. I'm thinking that if that's the manager, he's the reason why the staff was walking on eggshells and not properly trained. Maybe we'll go again and have a better experience with a better server :) I still recommend this as a good burger joint.
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Anne P.
I've been to 2 Toots other locations and am glad that Btown finally has one! Definitely a place to take the kiddies to! My son and daughter both loved watching the train whiz by with food. As far as food - it is pleasantly decent. It is a pretty simple menu but I didn't go in there expecting a giant steak and double baked potato to be served via train. Kids had dino nuggets and fries and enjoyed it. I had the tuna sandwich. Yum. The cupcake - eh. Agree with the other reviewer that it was less than stellar. All in all - so glad this place finally opened. It certainly will be a favorite of ours and our kids!
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Geoff G.
Kids absolutely love this place and fight for a rid eon the old fashion horse ride. Burgers/food or good, visit for the experience and happy family. Shakes really good.
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Matt A.
This place is great! My son loves coming here and always finishes his meal. Very friendly staff. Love the atmosphere. Burgers are great. Just wish they a little more fries with your meal for the price your paying
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Charles P.
We were visiting from out of town. The staff and owner are some of the most genuine people we have met. The customer service was top notch.
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Andrew S.
Definitely a place to go if you have kids or are a train enthusiast. This is the newest location (just opened today) in the growing 2 Toot's restaurant family. It's located immediately across the street from the new Bartlett Train Station building and patrons get a great view of the passing Metra and freight trains. All the food is delivered to every table/bar seat via a train. My kids had an absolute blast and I think just about 90% of the people there were with kids. The menu is very limited (burgers, hotdogs, tuna salad sandwich, grilled cheese, etc.) Nothing fancy. I had the 'Cheese Car' (cheeseburger) along with my wife and the kids had the chicken nuggets. The nuggets were typical quick fry fare, but were dino shaped, so the kids loved that. The fries were standard diner style fries, but were salted well and nicely crisp in on the outside, yet still soft/mushy on the inside. The beef is TallGrass beef, an organic grass-fed beef (no hormones, antibiotic) and the dogs are also the same, with no nitrites or nitrates, so people looking for a great diner with good, 'healthy' organic beef, this is a good place to start. The deserts are rather limited (cupcakes, brownie or a rice crispy treat). My kids had the cupcakes and I had the brownie. The cupcakes were okay, but the brownie was good, with an amazing amount of chocolate frosting on top. All the deserts came with a toy train whistle for the kids. The place is nothing spectacular, typical diner, however, the train theme and location make it a treat to go to. Hopefully, it fares better than the prior two restaurants in this location that closed in a year or less.
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Chris R.
Great place for kids and surprisingly good food. I really like that the kids meal comes with carrots or a fruit cup instead of fries. Only negative is the service. We've had a few waitresses that bordered on rude and another that took 20 minutes to find a pen so she could take our order and grimaced as people came in within an hour of close.
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Andy W.
Fun lively place. Definitely a fun place to go as a family, if you are looking for quite romantic not the place. Food very good, nice diner environment with train running around the booths delivering food.
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Rob R.
Came here about 40 minutes away because the closest train restaurant by us closed. It was well worth the trip. My daughters had an excellent time. The food was good, the staff was attentive and friendly and of course the trains were a lot of fun to watch. My daughters had the dinosaur nuggets and ate them up. I had the cheeseburger and it was very good. Not sure what the other reviewers meant by the burger was super thin it was just right and very tasty. For dessert two of us had cupcakes and the other ice cream. The desserts were excellent. Of course I can't hear very well since my kids blew the whistles that came with the desserts the whole ride home. lol. We can't wait to be back and now this place is one of our favorite restaurants. Hopefully someday they will open up another restaurant further west.
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Andrew N.
Where do I begin? Looks and feel of the place are good. Red ropes that make you go in a certain way and cue are weird. I'm going to a diner, I should not have to be seated. The menu was sparse. They were touting Bill Curtis grass fed beef. I like corn fed beef. I tried a hot dog and hamburger. The burger was fresh, but it was nondescript. The tomato, lettuce and pickle were on the side. Onions were provided in a plastic solo cup. The fries were not fresh cut, but rather a Sisco product. I get a hot dog, again with Bill Curtis being the Chicago guy and all. The hot dog is a beef frank that comes on a bun. You get it plain. If you want mustard, onions, relish, they give the onion solo cup again and food service packages of relish. I felt I could get the same hot dog from a vending machine, or a public museum. It was not a Chicago hot dog. Our party consisted of 3 adults and 2 kids. 4 shakes (decent) 2 kids hot dogs, 3 burgers, 1 adult hot dog, 1 kids sundae, 5 soft drinks. Bill was $65.00. The kids liked the train, the place is clean, staff was pleasant. Food was not great. Make me a diner style burger, fry it up, have a little salt and pepper on it, have it dripping with juices. Offer up some grilled onions, or a fresh onion on it. Make my hot dog with all the fixings. Between the price and taste of the food, doubt if I'll be back soon. Only way I'll be back is if my little 5 and 8 year old ace their S.A.T's and demand to go there.
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Kelli A.
My husband and I decided to try 2 Toots Train Whistle Grill, I wasnt sure what to expect other than it was probably a place geared towards kids. When we got there it had the whole diner fill, with the 50's music playing in the background. There were seats that went around the place along with booths. There is a train that goes around the entire resturant. Very cool looking place. As for the food we both ordered a burger, I got the cheese car and my husband got the original we also ordered a strawberry shake. First the Shake came out, it was to die for, one of the best shakes I've ever ha
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Lata S.
This is an excellent place to go with children. Children love the food and their services. They love to watch the train bringing food to them
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Ab B.
As other reviewers have said, looks like a typical dinner. The menu is very sparse includes hotdogs, hamburger, 1 salad and a grilled chicken sandwich. The chic sandwich was good but it was tough to find healthy choices. the sandwich came with fries and there's not a side salad option. My daughter wanted a kids meal AND a bowl of soup. the soup is only sold as a full meal but the waitress gave her a 1/2 bowl free. I thought that was really generous. My sandwich came with absolutely nothing on it but they corrected it quickly. Service was ok....about what you'd expect for a place like this. Food is a bit pricey. My sandwich & fries was over $6. Kids loved having their food delivered on a chop chop train!
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Kelly F.
I'm going to say this up front - don't come to this place if you have no patience for children. The place is geared towards kids, and if it's busy it will be noisy (they put train whistles for kids on their cupcakes - trust me, it will be noisy.) I've been here quite a bit with my parents and my four year old, she can't get enough of watching the train come around and around. Though I'm a vegetarian and won't eat it anyway, I am glad that they serve grass fed beef - if my daughter did on the off chance decide to get a burger I would feel better about her eating one here than from one of the many fast food chains. I've pretty much settled into getting the egg salad sandwich every time I go, it's a good choice. My daughter gets the grilled cheese, sometimes she eats it sometimes she doesn't. The fries are crinkle cut and really good, almost always come out super hot and perfectly salted. We've never had a problem with the service, everyone here is really nice. Even when it's busy we never wait long to be seated. I think it's a good place to go to make the kids happy and get a decent meal.
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Kevin S.
Gave this place 2 tries before deciding to write a review..... First time we came here and took my neice and nephew. The place atmosphere wise was good, diner feel, very cozy however the service left something to be desired..... The waitress took are order quick and turned away quickly as if it was a bother to her we were there... She then managed to screw up just about everything we ordered then my neice knocked over a small glass of water when she stood up to see the train which got us a eyeroll from the rude waitress.... Look when you fill out a application for a water park you better be prepared to get splashed ....when you fill out a application to work in a enviornment with a lot of children you should expect to see a spill here or there and deal with it with a little grace instead of copping a big time teenage attitude that most of us older people try to escape from when we go out for a meal..... I hate to make this entire review about 1 person but she really ruined the experience for us and when we asked our neice if she wanted to go back to the train place she responded "the place with the mean girl?".... Even a 2 yr old was able to notice it. We went back n sat in another section and it ended up being like night n day ....service was great and the experience was pleasant and we will return again.....just never in abbies section.
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Christen D.
Went again-I really cannot say much more than that same mug faced manager was there never cracking a smile-still telling all the young girls that work there what they are doing wrong. There was a new manager/owner that came around who was pretty friendly checking to see how we were all doing. Food is just okay-the girls are nice that work there but that manager just ruins it!! Kids love the food on the train tho-just wish that guy would quit!
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M C.
This place has it all. Great food and hand dipped milkshakes. Add the food delivery by train and the periodic UP commuter or freight train stopping outside the windows and you have children enthralled with the scene. Adults will love it too.
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Katie P.
We love this place. They are so kid friendly, and the burgers are so good. They taste so fresh. The service is quick, and the employees are friendly. I would recommend anyone to go there with their small children!
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Sean W.
Absolutely love this place! We have been here many times over the past years with my kids and sitter kids. We love the birthday club. Kids get excited to get there free birthday meal card in the mail each year. We all like ther food. My hubbys fav is the chili. I love there salad and burgers. Oh and not to mention the yummy cupcakes. The train that brings your food out is awesome. The kids (ages 2-9) all love it. Its nice too that there is only one ride on horse (tho a train would be more fitting) and a few quarter machines instead of a bunch of expensive video games too. We will definitly go back!
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Beth A.
My son thought it was fascinating and the food was really high quality.
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Stephanie L.
We took our 2 year old son to this restaurant and I honestly don't think I have ever seen him so excited. It was completely worth the drive. My husband and I both enjoyed our burgers. The onion rings were really tasty too! Next time we would like to try a shake or malt. Servers were friendly and attentive even though it was busy. I whole heartedly would recommend this for both food and ambiance.
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Renee S.
Dining here one time provided me with a lifetime of birth control. Something about just walking in the door, every parent in the place yesterday ignored their little darlings and their bad behavior. The noise level was unbelievable and the chaos of random visitors at our table made me want to run with them--- right out the door. But alas, I was with two small children who have talked about this place for an entire year..... so how do you not appease these darlings visiting from out of state? Each adult entering should be provided their choice of a free dose of Darvocet and or endless shots of Bourbon. The food was mediocre at best. Kids won't notice, but adults will. Tip your servers well. They have the patience of saints to be able to work here. None of them will likely have children later in life after working here.
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Ray M.
Food tastes good especially their chicken sandwich . Stuff very friendly. Tall grass beef is very healthy and tasty. Very interesting place for kids.. Will definitely visit more often.
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Alvina C.
Went here with my kiddies for one of their birthdays recently (sign up for the bday club online---in advance--they mail you a card for a free kids meal and dessert)-----although I didn't do that--she still received a free dessert--which was nice. When we went it wasn't busy at all so we were able to sit right up at the counter. There's something about trains that all kids love---I won't try to deny it--just roll with the punches---I do think it's cute that you're food comes out on a train. I really liked that the meat for the hot dogs and burgers was all grass fed beef---kudos to them for not serving up junk! The kiddies enjoyed it and for this type of place, that's what counts....toot toot
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Lane L.
As mentioned numerous times, this is a perfect place for kids. My kids, in particular my Son, love it because he loves trains (as does his Father). Would be nice if the place was a little closer to the actual MD West line for better visibility of what is primarily the Metra "scoots" passing through Bartlett, but regardless... Would also be nice if they varied up the Lionel trains used to deliver the food. The food isn't spectacular, the menu isn't expansive as it's a kids place, it's not meant to be, it's your pretty basic burger, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, type thing, but it can be a little bit more than just taking them to a pancake house/family restaurant for the same. If you don't like loud noises, meaning whistles (as they're given to the kids), or the poor young waitresses having to endure their shift there pulling the train whistle, this place is probably best avoided. YES, there are kids here. Last I checked, Kids have the attention spans of a puppy or kitten. They aren't going to sit in a chair, peacefully, for a half hour to an hour during lunch. If you don't like someone else's little young-un's running around, potentially walking up to you (I'm referencing the one woman's review about this is the best place to affirm the use of birth control), then again, this place ISN'T for you.
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Alexis W.
I thought this place was going to be a marketing trap - lure in families with a train gimmick and then charge high prices for terrible food. Not so! Completely reasonable prices, and the burgers are REALLY a good. (And my two-year-old is having a blast dancing in the booth and waving at the train every two minutes. Win-win.)
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Michelle F.
I really like this place, and the kids even more so!! It's a little expensive for thwat it is, but it's hard not to get caught up in the train delivering your food and the desserts. That's just the fun and the appeal of it all!! The kids ordered the burgers, and the adults did as well. It tasted REALLY good. The fries were great, but the burger was definitely the star of the dish. Our waitress was a little surly (read: sullen teenager) but you barely see her since the train delivers your food anyway ;) The kids had a GREAT time, and they enjoyed the whistles with their desserts (I, however, didn't on the car ride home, but I digress...). We will definitely be going again!
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Amy B.
It's a nice establishment for kids. They would enjoy the running trains that bring them food and treats. The burger meat comes from grass fed cows and the fries are decent. The bread is your average burger bread from the store. All in all it's a nice place to bring your kids.
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Aimee M.
2 Toots was THE perfect place to host my sidekick's 2nd birthday. Like others have said, it's more like a diner, just accented with trains. It's very family friendly and the staff was just lovely to work with. I had booked our day about 6 weeks in advance. All of their party booking and FAQ's are on their website so I all really needed to do was check the place out, check out where our party would be seated and book it. We did bring a cake instead of getting their house cupcakes. But their cupcakes did look cute. Their food is quite good. The menu is family and kid-centric but I appreciate that the beef is grass fed, prairie raised beef and that there are other options like salads and chicken on the menu. I love their burgers and it's interesting to know that the beef comes from Bill Curtis (of CBS) farm. 2Toots onion rings are pretty good too. Probably some of the best onion rings I've had. I'd definitely order them instead of fries in the future. I also tried their dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets, and they were pretty good--tasted better than some restaurant chain's nugget offerings. Their milk shakes are just ok. But I do appreciate the unlimited refills on our soda. They were able to accommodate our group of 24 really well. We had 2 servers and they worked so hard checking on us often and making sure we had everything we needed. Very lovely gals! They made the day pretty perfect, and as a parent you bet I appreciated every effort they made. What is also a plus is that every seat in the house is along the train tracks, even the booths. Because of that, everyone's food gets delivered by train. The restaurant is located next to the Metra station so if the child in your life is super excited about trains (like my guy), if you can, take the Metra, their excitement and laughter will sustain you for days.
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Steve N.
Great burgers, but not the same without our granddaughter Hailey! Food was great as always, but just wasn't the same without our favorite granddaughter Hailey! First time with grandson Cameron! Let's see how he likes it.
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Jennifer K.
Our 2 year old loves this place and has even at a younger age. We enjoy the food too! Great burgers and shakes! I love that it's grass fed beef too!
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Atiya K.
Love this diner. The food is typically american food. Burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, etc. I love that your meal comes to you on a mini train set, that choo choo's itself across the restaurant before it stops at your table. The little ones seem to get a real kick out of that. They also sell cupcakes which are pretty good. I cashed in a coupon from the library for a free one and was thoroughly impressed. It can get crowded at peak hours so it's best to go when it's calm. There is also a mechanical horse in the front which helps pass the table wait for the kids. I like the location right in the heart of Bartlett downtown by the train station and museum. There are often events that go on all summer, like festivals etc. So it's nice to be able to stop in for a bite if you get hungry after one of the events.
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Michael G.
All I can say is WOW... we took the kids after tubing at Villa Olivia for lunch. The place was clean. The staff was friendly. A special thanks to our server Collin who was super accommodating to our questions. The food simply put was Awesome. I have always thought places like this can get away with subpar food and service because of the gimmick. Not the case here. Seriously, the burger was Awesome. The cheese fries were so tasty and more than enough cheese. Free refills and the kids had sundaes! I really can't believe how much I enjoyed myself. Finally a place that backs up the gimmick with excellent food and quality service! If we are in Bartlett anytime soon we will be back. Toot on!
Have been here a few times. They also have a location in Glen Ellyn. My kids love this place because they have a train that brings the food to your table and of course the mechanical horse! The food is pretty decent. I believe they use grass fed beef for their burgers. My boys always get the hotdogs and enjoy them. They put baby carrots in with the kids meals which is a nice healthy add on. My friend had a chicken salad and commented how good the chicken was. I highly recommend their malts too! When I went to this location yesterday the staff was not so friendly but all in all it is a great place for kids and the food is pretty good!
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Katie W.
Diner food, a little overpriced and not a great selection. Tolerable though for kids. And fun. In theory. My complaint is the service. It. Is. AWFUL. I have made several attempts here, and it's not unique to any one server, they just all suck magnificently. Nobody smiles. One time my son and I went and the whole time he kept asking me "Why is she so angry? Why is she sad? Is she mad at us?" The whole time she was three feet away and no doubt could hear him. Last Friday, my son and I went in for the first time in almost a year. When we arrived, we became the only people in the place. My son chose a booth to sit in. The server said "It will be easier for us if we sit "here"" instead. So we did. After a few minutes I had to actually ask if we could order our drinks. WE WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE IN THE PLACE AND WE WERE SITTING IN A BOOTH HAND PICKED BY THE SERVER SO IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR HER TO SERVE US. And she ignored us and was noticeably irritated when I asked for drinks. "Are you ready to order then too?" No. Just drinks first, please. No refills offered without asking, nothing out of her way to provide "service." I simply can't go back here because I value my dollars. If the food was outstanding, maybe I'd think about it. But not even the grass-fed beef can outweigh the misery of the staff.
(2)
Mike T.
In a nut shell...great burger, great shake, crappy fries. 2 minutes after arriving the train novelty wears off. Screaming kids ( I mean at The top of their lungs). Waitress was very average. And handing out whistles to the kids...to much. Over priced and underwhelming. It was an I was there once and that was enough kind of place.
(3)
Vivek D.
This place is like stepping back in time to the 50s. A carefree time which people need to be reminded does exist. This place gets high reviews because my son loves trains and the idea of having the train run around the whole place and give him his food is mind blowing to him. An added advantage is we can see the Metra train coming and going which increased his excitement. The food is "meh" its a normal burger, BLT, and grill cheese. Nothing more, nothing less. I go here because it puts a simple on his face not for the burgers and that's worth a good review to me since we have very few places which can keep the little ones busy.
(4)
Todd L.
Burgers were really good. The service was not. There was four of us and getting refills and ordering dessert was a hassle thanks to Josie for the poor service. Nevertheless I'd return for the food.
(3)
Lukas S.
we came here with my niece, 5, and nephew, 1. The kids were very excited about the train that went around the restaurant and would "deliver" the food to the table. There was not much to keep the kids entertained. They offer a coloring page and have a mechanical pony but there's no other stimulation or activities going on to keep the kids interested. The food was not the best. I would have rather had McDonald's. The service was fair. The atmosphere reminded me of a George Webb's with a train. They did give the kids a train whistle at the end, which was nice. Overall, I expected better. I was disappointed. It wasn't terrible but it isn't a place I would tell everyone to go to or probably go back to.
(2)
Maggi D.
I think the burgers were really good quality meat(Tall grass beef). I would say it is pricey for burgers and fries, but it's the atmosphere of the trains and the quality beef you're paying for. I know that even the adults I went with enjoyed the trains bringing the food, so I imagine kids would love it. I think the fries were all right and would try out the onion rings next time. I forgot to mention they also have a gluten-free option....
(4)
Nicole M.
After hearing and seeing all of the great reviews for this place, I was excited to take my kids here. The excitement was met with a ho hum kind of attitude and will not be going back. I took my kids here on a Sunday evening around 5. The place has a few other dinner guests but was not packed. This is a bonus for me. I enjoy taking my kids out to dinner and actually being able to have a conversation with them, which can be difficult in a packed place. Menu is simple, which is also fine by me. The waitress was less than attentive and was too busy making sure her boss was not glaring at her pay attention to her customers. We ordered and food came out. I was surprised that the grass fed burger was so greasy and really just a skinny lump of meat on a bun. The fries were also greasy. My kids had chicken nuggets and those were overcooked. They each had a cupcake that they did not eat much of only played with the train whistle. Needless to say I was disappointed.
(2)
Chris E.
This is my grandkids favorite place to eat. Food is good and service even better. Very healthy food for both kids and adults. When Grandma has the kids for a day off from school, 2 Toots is ALWAYS the place they choose for lunch!
(5)
Manya A.
So we went with our 4 year old to celebrate his birthday. Food was so-so, service was ok and ambience was too noisy. The novelty of having food come out on rails wore off after exactly 2 minutes of being seated. There is really nothing special about the food or the place. One time was enough for the kid who himself refuses to go back.
(3)
Aldo D.
This is a very kid-friendly restaurant located next to the Metra station in Bartlett with a train theme. As far as the experience goes, kids will love the TV playing Thomas the Tank Engine as well as the miniature railroad that travels through the restaurant to serve your food. The food, however, left a lot to be desired. I understand that the menu choices are limited to cater to children, but even the adult-sized portions had too little quantity for the price you pay. Also, some of the staff looked very indifferent and did not want to be there. I'm hoping this was just a bad day on their parts. Overall, this place is great for families, not so much for those without kids.
(3)
Robert G.
2 Toots Grill is a really fine example of how to do a restaurant that focuses on kids. Kids can care about more than pizza and video games, if you give them the chance. To be sure, this location is very kid-friendly. Each meal seems to come with plastic train whistles, and rest assured, these whistles were being deployed frequently, and to great effect. So I got take-out. Still, I was there long enough to get a good feel for the place. Most of the seating is located along an O-guage railroad track, which is continuously running two trains (an old Pennsylvania 19th century-era steam engine, and a more modern one) with six or seven Milwaukee Road flatbed cars where the cooks place their baskets of food to go out. It is, I have to admit, a pretty cool setup. There's also pictures of trains all over the walls, neon lights everywhere, kid-friendly music playing over the speakers, and even that horse you ride for a quarter in the corner. I ordered a cheese car, which is their basic cheeseburger, along with onion rings instead of fries. The portion was appropriate for the price, and service was extremely friendly. Once I got to having my burger, I was impressed. The meat was seasoned, and the patty was smashed, although the burger itself was still pretty moist. All the veggies were fresh, and they made a wise choice to use all grass-fed beef; I could definitely taste the difference. Throw on a large slice of sharp cheddar, and by the end I was thinking this was the best burger in town. The onion rings were very good as well. I couldn't really tell if they battered their own onion rings, but it certainly tasted homemade; the onion rings have a thin, very crispy shell, were nice and softened up on the inside. A little salt and I was set. 2 Toots has the benefit of a trackside location, so kids can check out the freight trains whenever they pass. Fortunately, you don't need to be 6 years old to fully enjoy this place.
(5)
Melissa B.
Go for the train and to excite the kiddos, DO NOT go for the food. I am really tired of kid restaurants having terrible food. I mean, adults like to eat good food! Especially if we chose to enter a restaurant! The fries were dry and potato-y (isn't it kind of hard to screw up french fries?) and my BLT wasn't terrible but just incredibly BORING. What a BORING menu. Onion rings were good though, as was hubby's Tallgrass beef burger according to him. We were the only ones dining on a Tuesday evening, the ENTIRE time. I suggest making the menu better and more exciting and it will be a regular place for my family! Was happy my nut and peanut allergic son did not react to the fries, onion rings, or his hot dog(they told us he would be fine when we ordered).
(2)
Ken W.
Surprisingly good food for a kids restaurant. Great place to take our two young boys without having to worry about table manners. And the train that circles the restaurant is a nice distraction for the kids.
(4)
Brian C.
Great place for the family, burgers are absolutely delicious, but perhaps a bit too greasy. Kids love the food getting delivered on model trains. 50's diner feel with the music to match. Cool for grown ups too, with or without kids.
(5)
Jamie H.
My 3 year old son loves this place. It just worth it to see how happy he is when the train goes by. The menu is small but I wouldn't order a salad or something like that at s choo choo restaurant. As long as my sons happy going we will be back! Oh and had his bday party there and it was perfect.
(4)
r w.
great concept for kids...overpriced..needed a quick place before catching the train and our other 2 choices were too crowded. went since there were good reviews on the grass fed beef burgers, so was expecting a nice big juicy diner style burger..NOT! pressed very thin well done, no flavor...big disappointment skip it unless you are looking to entertain the kids
(1)
Bria F.
Super cool place for kiddos and the burgers were awesome. We had kids, parents, grandparents and great grandparents with us and everyone enjoyed themselves! The staff was lovely and nice and the place is super clean. Definitely a place to take train lovers.
(4)
Kelly L.
Train theme is appealing to kids. Menu strives for greatness with grass-fed beef and nitrate free hot dogs, but the taste is unimpressive. Not splitting checks is an antiquated practice and is reason enough to me to never come back.
(2)
Lindsay J.
2 Toots is just the spot for every little boy, or girl, how about train lover. We took our son for his 2nd birthday. He absolutely loved it. He was so interested in all that was going on, he barely ate anything, but he entertained himself so that the adults could eat, a total plus. The only reason for the 4 stars vs. 5 is the food. The burgers are so thin, I mean super duper thin. I felt bad for my husband and father, they should have ordered the double stack. One patty isn't enough for a grown man. My dad did get the chili, he enjoyed it...said he would get it again. I actually opted for a BLT and loved it. The bacon was thick and the whole grain bread was really good. The fries were also good and each burger comes with lettuce, tomato and pickle on the side. I do appreciate that they use the Tall Grass Beef too. My son is part of the birthday club, his meal was free! Sign up your kids!!! His meal included a cupcake. He's not much into sweets, but took a couple bites, again, he was distracted by the whistle they put on the cupcake. He got a kick out of that, and in this place, him blowing it couldn't annoy anyone. My one complaint about the whistle is that they gave my son a pink one, I mean, come on. If there were 20 whistles and he chose the pink one, then fine, but if anyone from the restaurant is reading this, maybe you should segregate the whistles by gender. It would have been a nice touch. Good for my son though, he blew his pink whistle the entire ride home. One last tip, the Bartlett train station is right across the street, I wish we would have taken the Metra there and had the true train day. Next time....
(4)
Mike P.
Over all pretty good. Only drawback is food is served in a basket with the fries. Makes it hard to grab food.
(4)
CaptainObvious S.
I visited the original train restaurant, the Choo Choo, last week...the one in Des Plaines that opened in the 1950s and it was adorable and authentic. Then we found this place, 2 Toots. It totally copied after the Choo Choo except it's not nearly as cute. What is really annoying and crummy, though, as if copying off of an icon isn't enough, 2 Toots slams the restaurant they copied on their website by emphasizing they are the ONLY (bolded and underlined) train restaurant where every seat touches the tracks and they go on and on. Everyone knows the only other train restaurant around here is the Choo Choo and they are obviously talking about them. I don't appreciate dirty campaigning, I can't stand how Pepsi and Coca Cola slam each other and I certainly don't want to patronage a business that steals from an original and then slams them. Yuck.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Drive-Thru : No Caters : No
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Kim M.
This is the best 2 Toots location out of all of them. It's huge, the layout is fabulous. I love that they use Grass Fed beef. The burgers are like a hybrid of Steak N Shake and Culvers. Your food gets delivered by a train riding around the counter. Feels like a diner, accented with trains. Pretty cut and dry. A little pricey. Here is why it's three stars instead of four for me: While we were sitting there, one of the managers came over to us looked at my kids' shakes (they'd split one so they each had a cup). He turns around and says to our server, "Did you give them these shakes?" she said yes. He then proceeded to berate her in front of us about the type of straws she gave us. The straws he made her give us to replace the originals actually were worse. But whatever. Later on, he berated her for seating a large party in a certain area of the restaurant when another large party walked in. Yes, because she should have looked into her crystal ball to know that another large party would be coming in. You may ask why I think this is worth noting - or why I even care. I was a server for a good 5 years in high school and college. I've had "that manager" that does that sort of thing. It's humiliating for the server, and it's uncomfortable for the customer as well. I tipped the server 25% because despite the manager's actions - she was a great server. We will go back, and hopefully that manager was just having an off day. We will see.
(3)Sumara K.
Can this place just close already? Blech. The first thing I don't like about this location is the hours. They are only open until 7 or 8, which I was bothered by at first but since I have zero intention of going back here, oh well. Their loss I suppose. Second thing. The staff. Do any of them even want jobs? I saw more eye rolling here than at a celebrity rehab show. I'm sorry that ordering is taking away from your snapchat time, but you know...you do have a job to do. Third. The menu is painfully short, painfully bland, and just painful. I understand that this place is geared towards kids and that's a wonderful concept. But at least throw the adults a bone by having a more extensive menu. And speaking of menu.....grass Fed beef, insert obligatory cheer and ooohs and ahhhs because people seem to think this is a godly idea that only this place has. And I'd love your grass Fed beef burger so much if it had even an ounce of flavor instead of just feeling like a misshapen meat ball soaked in old grease. Fries were okay I guess...But let's be honest here. How much off of Two Toots menu seems like it came right out of the frozen section at costco? No thank you. What a craptastic experience and a shame too, since the location is great.
(1)Alice S.
I chuckle at the negative reviews here . 2 Toots is a family favorite and our son doesn't want to leave. Not sure what folks are expecting but for the price, the food is good! It's an environment for kids and they don't disappoint. The wait staff are teens and we really haven't had any complaints. It is a great place to relax with our family while our son enjoys the trains inside and watches the ones outside.
(4)Jennifer R.
Great place for kids well decorated very clean. We love going here but the servers are horrible and the food is over priced and not very good. But we keep going back because the kids love to sit at the counter and watch the trains. We are always asking our server for things they forget or get wrong. Do environment 4 stars food and service maybe 1 star.
(3)George R.
2 Toots Train Whistle Grill is a diner style restaurant complete with diner counters and booths. A real model train runs on tracks around the restaurant carrying food orders to each table or diner seat. It's quite a hit with the little kids (and even some of the big kids). Music overhead was 1950's and 1960's classics and a small flat panel TV in the corner of the restaurant was playing "The Polar Express" (since it was the Christmas season). Food is okay. I had the grass-fed beef burger and onion rings. The meat on the burger was kind of amorphous (versus round) and thin, but tasted just fine. Onion rings were average with a smooth batter coating. I also ordered a vanilla shake made with real ice cream. Though I have a sweet tooth, the shake was very sweet. Maybe more ice cream or milk and less of the shake flavoring mix would help here. Too sweet for me to order again. Maybe a root beer float will be in order next time. When you enter the restaurant, you should wait to be seated (or ask). I walked in and seated myself, then found out that they will seat you or direct you to a table. Others that came in after me did the same. But they were nice and didn't make a big deal out of it. Service was nice and friendly. When your food is ready, a train comes from the kitchen area, travels around the restaurant and stops at your table where a server will remove the food from the train cars. Your server will also bring your drinks directly to you. Aside from the old style milk shakes and malts, the beverages looked like typical fountain drinks including pink lemonade and orange soda. Overall, this is a fun, novelty type restaurant experience across from the Bartlett Metra train station. Great for families. Single diner counter seats for individuals. If the front parking spaces are filled, there's additional parking at the back of the building. Again, the food is okay but nothing to write home about. You go for the novelty of the place.
(3)Grace M.
Adorable place to bring kids! The food isn't fancy, but it's good quality and is cooked properly, though it is sometimes a little greasy. I really like how they use grass fed beef. The staff are usually very friendly, and it's not typically a long wait.
(4)Jerry M.
I went to 2 Toots for the first time tonight with my 6 year old son and my 9 year old daughter. We were welcomed with a smile and seated right away. The menu had lots of kids' favorites like chicken nuggets, PB&J, grilled cheese, hot dogs, and burgers. For adults, they offer what you might expect at a diner: burgers, chili, salads, etc. While we waited for our food, there were plenty of fun and interesting things to look at and talk about. And of course, the most interesting thing to watch was the O-gauge train that delivers food to all the tables. We were very excited when we saw our train coming towards us with our food. The food was hot and delicious. For dessert, both kids ordered an ice cream sundae, which comes with a train whistle. There was enough dessert for leftovers for daddy. My 9 year old loved this place so much she insisted that we give this place a top-notch review. The rest of this review is from my 9 year old daughter: "I love this place! I wish I could live there. I really like all the big surprises in there. I also love the way they deliver the food; it is so fun. It has quick service. Also, I really like their theme, and that's why you should go there."
(5)shilpa p.
So my son was given a postcard for a free meal on his birthday at the Bartlett location, but when my husband took my son on his actual birthday with the postcard, the Bartlett location actually rejected the postcard and said that it was only valid at their Glen Ellyn location. This is absolutely riducoulus!! Why would I register at the Bartlet location to get my free meal 10 miles away in Glen Ellyn? Very disappointed! Obviously, I did not argue because it was my son's birthday and I was not going to argue with the waitress about a $6 kid's meal, but I find that this was a bait and switch type of situation where they promised a free kid's birthday meal. I would not recommend going to a place that has thus type of ethics and values. Lost my business for good!!!
(1)Kevin T.
Wasn't overly impressed with any part of the place. I had the veggie burger and the rest of the family had hotdogs, burgers and a salad. With two boys under 3 the hotdogs went down no issue. The veggie burger resembled a sawdust chicken patty. I honestly didn't expect much fom a place that touts the meat products so I will give it a pass on the veggie burger so I being a recent transfer over to the no meat lifestyle decided to try a small piece of the burger( not- so- good) it was actually greasy with no real flavour aside cooked ground beef. The place was a bit dirty under the table was not swept out nor the booth seats cleaned and the service was less than mediochre. I actually think the train was more attentive. Seemed poorly managed and the staff was kind of in disarray. Idk for a place that touts all organic and fresh food it seemed a bit false the fries tasted pre-frozen and would benefit from fresh cut fries, a better staff and good food instead of a choo-choo train gimmick ... Hoped for best, got mediocrity...
(2)Tricia M.
My nephew is a train-a-holic and loves everything Thomas. My husband and I decided to take him on the Metra from Elgin to Bartlett and then have lunch here. The metra ride is about 10 minutes (perfect for the attention span on a 3 year old) and then the diner is right across the street from the station. Perfect location. It was easy to get in and have a seat. Staff is friendly enough. If this review was written by my three year old nephew it would be 5 stars but it is not. This place is pretty stellar. Standard diner food. The shakes are very good. The food is brought to the table by model trains on a track. However, every 5 minutes or so the train would derail so it would cause delays sometimes. Also, to tame children from wanting the food train, they would give children their own locomotive to play with. Great idea in theory but they use Lionel trains and as a granddaughter of a model train enthusiast, I know how much those trains cost. That seems like a very expensive toy to give children who may want to ram it into the wall or ride it "accidentally" off the table. These "toy" trains were also dirty so I had to provide some hand sanitizer before we ate our food. But honestly, theses are my only complaints. The food is good and my nephew thought this place was the best!
(4)Melanie T.
The last time I came back here was for my son's 3rd birthday. He had received a a flyer that stated he gets a free meal on his birthday (and expires 30 days after). We spent an hour at the restaurant. The food isn't anything to die for but my kids love coming here. They love watching the Metra and freight cars roll by. I must say service there lately is not the greatest. I understand it's mostly teenagers but they could come check on us every now and then without me having to wave them down. The past couple times I've gone I swear I could have just walked out without paying and they wouldn't have noticed but since we come here I can't just burn the place. We will continue to make our monthly trip but service could be better.
(3)Nicole S.
We are frequent diners of 2 Toots, and sad to say, the service has declined since the restaurant first opened and the owners are no longer there at all times to keep the staff on their toes. There is one waitress in particular who has waited on us multiple times and I always cringe a little when I see her approach our table. She's slow and inattentive even on her best day. This is a fantastic place for an occasional family treat, especially if your kids love trains. But I'm always surprised to see the occasional adults sans children because without a love for the atmosphere, the food is not anything spectacular. It's decent food at decent prices, but definitely not great food or great prices.
(3)Mike V.
really good food! great atmospheric dining! my kid loved it and so did me and the wife. only reason i didn't give it 5 stars is because i could hear the manager in open berate the staff (all teenagers) in the eating area about what & when to clean. Waitresses were very nice. food is a lil pricy but once again it was very good i plan on going back multiple times
(4)Sarah G.
Not a lot of menu choice, but the few items on the menu are verrrrry tasty. Adorable ambience for kids & families. My three year old loved it. She also liked seeing the Metra outside the window. Only drawbacks were bad service and limited menu. Our waitress claimed that none of the servers were assigned to tables, and that if a person took your order, another beings food, another brings your check. As a result, we were neglected for most of our time here and we had to flag down people to help us. Upon asking a different server/ manager, he confirmed that our server SHOULD have taken care of us, and that she simply failed to do so. I wish I had gotten her name. No biggie. Just annoying having to gripe to a manager when you're trying to have a fun time with your kid. We ended up sitting so long that the oldies music and cute trains lost their luster for us. Also, there was some man who worked there (the manager? Owner?) who just stood around and glowered at everybody. I smiled at him and he looked away without returning or even acknowledging my polite gesture. I'm thinking that if that's the manager, he's the reason why the staff was walking on eggshells and not properly trained. Maybe we'll go again and have a better experience with a better server :) I still recommend this as a good burger joint.
(2)Anne P.
I've been to 2 Toots other locations and am glad that Btown finally has one! Definitely a place to take the kiddies to! My son and daughter both loved watching the train whiz by with food. As far as food - it is pleasantly decent. It is a pretty simple menu but I didn't go in there expecting a giant steak and double baked potato to be served via train. Kids had dino nuggets and fries and enjoyed it. I had the tuna sandwich. Yum. The cupcake - eh. Agree with the other reviewer that it was less than stellar. All in all - so glad this place finally opened. It certainly will be a favorite of ours and our kids!
(4)Geoff G.
Kids absolutely love this place and fight for a rid eon the old fashion horse ride. Burgers/food or good, visit for the experience and happy family. Shakes really good.
(4)Matt A.
This place is great! My son loves coming here and always finishes his meal. Very friendly staff. Love the atmosphere. Burgers are great. Just wish they a little more fries with your meal for the price your paying
(4)Charles P.
We were visiting from out of town. The staff and owner are some of the most genuine people we have met. The customer service was top notch.
(5)Andrew S.
Definitely a place to go if you have kids or are a train enthusiast. This is the newest location (just opened today) in the growing 2 Toot's restaurant family. It's located immediately across the street from the new Bartlett Train Station building and patrons get a great view of the passing Metra and freight trains. All the food is delivered to every table/bar seat via a train. My kids had an absolute blast and I think just about 90% of the people there were with kids. The menu is very limited (burgers, hotdogs, tuna salad sandwich, grilled cheese, etc.) Nothing fancy. I had the 'Cheese Car' (cheeseburger) along with my wife and the kids had the chicken nuggets. The nuggets were typical quick fry fare, but were dino shaped, so the kids loved that. The fries were standard diner style fries, but were salted well and nicely crisp in on the outside, yet still soft/mushy on the inside. The beef is TallGrass beef, an organic grass-fed beef (no hormones, antibiotic) and the dogs are also the same, with no nitrites or nitrates, so people looking for a great diner with good, 'healthy' organic beef, this is a good place to start. The deserts are rather limited (cupcakes, brownie or a rice crispy treat). My kids had the cupcakes and I had the brownie. The cupcakes were okay, but the brownie was good, with an amazing amount of chocolate frosting on top. All the deserts came with a toy train whistle for the kids. The place is nothing spectacular, typical diner, however, the train theme and location make it a treat to go to. Hopefully, it fares better than the prior two restaurants in this location that closed in a year or less.
(4)Chris R.
Great place for kids and surprisingly good food. I really like that the kids meal comes with carrots or a fruit cup instead of fries. Only negative is the service. We've had a few waitresses that bordered on rude and another that took 20 minutes to find a pen so she could take our order and grimaced as people came in within an hour of close.
(3)Andy W.
Fun lively place. Definitely a fun place to go as a family, if you are looking for quite romantic not the place. Food very good, nice diner environment with train running around the booths delivering food.
(4)Rob R.
Came here about 40 minutes away because the closest train restaurant by us closed. It was well worth the trip. My daughters had an excellent time. The food was good, the staff was attentive and friendly and of course the trains were a lot of fun to watch. My daughters had the dinosaur nuggets and ate them up. I had the cheeseburger and it was very good. Not sure what the other reviewers meant by the burger was super thin it was just right and very tasty. For dessert two of us had cupcakes and the other ice cream. The desserts were excellent. Of course I can't hear very well since my kids blew the whistles that came with the desserts the whole ride home. lol. We can't wait to be back and now this place is one of our favorite restaurants. Hopefully someday they will open up another restaurant further west.
(5)Andrew N.
Where do I begin? Looks and feel of the place are good. Red ropes that make you go in a certain way and cue are weird. I'm going to a diner, I should not have to be seated. The menu was sparse. They were touting Bill Curtis grass fed beef. I like corn fed beef. I tried a hot dog and hamburger. The burger was fresh, but it was nondescript. The tomato, lettuce and pickle were on the side. Onions were provided in a plastic solo cup. The fries were not fresh cut, but rather a Sisco product. I get a hot dog, again with Bill Curtis being the Chicago guy and all. The hot dog is a beef frank that comes on a bun. You get it plain. If you want mustard, onions, relish, they give the onion solo cup again and food service packages of relish. I felt I could get the same hot dog from a vending machine, or a public museum. It was not a Chicago hot dog. Our party consisted of 3 adults and 2 kids. 4 shakes (decent) 2 kids hot dogs, 3 burgers, 1 adult hot dog, 1 kids sundae, 5 soft drinks. Bill was $65.00. The kids liked the train, the place is clean, staff was pleasant. Food was not great. Make me a diner style burger, fry it up, have a little salt and pepper on it, have it dripping with juices. Offer up some grilled onions, or a fresh onion on it. Make my hot dog with all the fixings. Between the price and taste of the food, doubt if I'll be back soon. Only way I'll be back is if my little 5 and 8 year old ace their S.A.T's and demand to go there.
(1)Kelli A.
My husband and I decided to try 2 Toots Train Whistle Grill, I wasnt sure what to expect other than it was probably a place geared towards kids. When we got there it had the whole diner fill, with the 50's music playing in the background. There were seats that went around the place along with booths. There is a train that goes around the entire resturant. Very cool looking place. As for the food we both ordered a burger, I got the cheese car and my husband got the original we also ordered a strawberry shake. First the Shake came out, it was to die for, one of the best shakes I've ever ha
(4)Lata S.
This is an excellent place to go with children. Children love the food and their services. They love to watch the train bringing food to them
(5)Ab B.
As other reviewers have said, looks like a typical dinner. The menu is very sparse includes hotdogs, hamburger, 1 salad and a grilled chicken sandwich. The chic sandwich was good but it was tough to find healthy choices. the sandwich came with fries and there's not a side salad option. My daughter wanted a kids meal AND a bowl of soup. the soup is only sold as a full meal but the waitress gave her a 1/2 bowl free. I thought that was really generous. My sandwich came with absolutely nothing on it but they corrected it quickly. Service was ok....about what you'd expect for a place like this. Food is a bit pricey. My sandwich & fries was over $6. Kids loved having their food delivered on a chop chop train!
(3)Kelly F.
I'm going to say this up front - don't come to this place if you have no patience for children. The place is geared towards kids, and if it's busy it will be noisy (they put train whistles for kids on their cupcakes - trust me, it will be noisy.) I've been here quite a bit with my parents and my four year old, she can't get enough of watching the train come around and around. Though I'm a vegetarian and won't eat it anyway, I am glad that they serve grass fed beef - if my daughter did on the off chance decide to get a burger I would feel better about her eating one here than from one of the many fast food chains. I've pretty much settled into getting the egg salad sandwich every time I go, it's a good choice. My daughter gets the grilled cheese, sometimes she eats it sometimes she doesn't. The fries are crinkle cut and really good, almost always come out super hot and perfectly salted. We've never had a problem with the service, everyone here is really nice. Even when it's busy we never wait long to be seated. I think it's a good place to go to make the kids happy and get a decent meal.
(4)Kevin S.
Gave this place 2 tries before deciding to write a review..... First time we came here and took my neice and nephew. The place atmosphere wise was good, diner feel, very cozy however the service left something to be desired..... The waitress took are order quick and turned away quickly as if it was a bother to her we were there... She then managed to screw up just about everything we ordered then my neice knocked over a small glass of water when she stood up to see the train which got us a eyeroll from the rude waitress.... Look when you fill out a application for a water park you better be prepared to get splashed ....when you fill out a application to work in a enviornment with a lot of children you should expect to see a spill here or there and deal with it with a little grace instead of copping a big time teenage attitude that most of us older people try to escape from when we go out for a meal..... I hate to make this entire review about 1 person but she really ruined the experience for us and when we asked our neice if she wanted to go back to the train place she responded "the place with the mean girl?".... Even a 2 yr old was able to notice it. We went back n sat in another section and it ended up being like night n day ....service was great and the experience was pleasant and we will return again.....just never in abbies section.
(2)Christen D.
Went again-I really cannot say much more than that same mug faced manager was there never cracking a smile-still telling all the young girls that work there what they are doing wrong. There was a new manager/owner that came around who was pretty friendly checking to see how we were all doing. Food is just okay-the girls are nice that work there but that manager just ruins it!! Kids love the food on the train tho-just wish that guy would quit!
(4)M C.
This place has it all. Great food and hand dipped milkshakes. Add the food delivery by train and the periodic UP commuter or freight train stopping outside the windows and you have children enthralled with the scene. Adults will love it too.
(5)Katie P.
We love this place. They are so kid friendly, and the burgers are so good. They taste so fresh. The service is quick, and the employees are friendly. I would recommend anyone to go there with their small children!
(5)Sean W.
Absolutely love this place! We have been here many times over the past years with my kids and sitter kids. We love the birthday club. Kids get excited to get there free birthday meal card in the mail each year. We all like ther food. My hubbys fav is the chili. I love there salad and burgers. Oh and not to mention the yummy cupcakes. The train that brings your food out is awesome. The kids (ages 2-9) all love it. Its nice too that there is only one ride on horse (tho a train would be more fitting) and a few quarter machines instead of a bunch of expensive video games too. We will definitly go back!
(5)Beth A.
My son thought it was fascinating and the food was really high quality.
(4)Stephanie L.
We took our 2 year old son to this restaurant and I honestly don't think I have ever seen him so excited. It was completely worth the drive. My husband and I both enjoyed our burgers. The onion rings were really tasty too! Next time we would like to try a shake or malt. Servers were friendly and attentive even though it was busy. I whole heartedly would recommend this for both food and ambiance.
(5)Renee S.
Dining here one time provided me with a lifetime of birth control. Something about just walking in the door, every parent in the place yesterday ignored their little darlings and their bad behavior. The noise level was unbelievable and the chaos of random visitors at our table made me want to run with them--- right out the door. But alas, I was with two small children who have talked about this place for an entire year..... so how do you not appease these darlings visiting from out of state? Each adult entering should be provided their choice of a free dose of Darvocet and or endless shots of Bourbon. The food was mediocre at best. Kids won't notice, but adults will. Tip your servers well. They have the patience of saints to be able to work here. None of them will likely have children later in life after working here.
(3)Ray M.
Food tastes good especially their chicken sandwich . Stuff very friendly. Tall grass beef is very healthy and tasty. Very interesting place for kids.. Will definitely visit more often.
(5)Alvina C.
Went here with my kiddies for one of their birthdays recently (sign up for the bday club online---in advance--they mail you a card for a free kids meal and dessert)-----although I didn't do that--she still received a free dessert--which was nice. When we went it wasn't busy at all so we were able to sit right up at the counter. There's something about trains that all kids love---I won't try to deny it--just roll with the punches---I do think it's cute that you're food comes out on a train. I really liked that the meat for the hot dogs and burgers was all grass fed beef---kudos to them for not serving up junk! The kiddies enjoyed it and for this type of place, that's what counts....toot toot
(4)Lane L.
As mentioned numerous times, this is a perfect place for kids. My kids, in particular my Son, love it because he loves trains (as does his Father). Would be nice if the place was a little closer to the actual MD West line for better visibility of what is primarily the Metra "scoots" passing through Bartlett, but regardless... Would also be nice if they varied up the Lionel trains used to deliver the food. The food isn't spectacular, the menu isn't expansive as it's a kids place, it's not meant to be, it's your pretty basic burger, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, type thing, but it can be a little bit more than just taking them to a pancake house/family restaurant for the same. If you don't like loud noises, meaning whistles (as they're given to the kids), or the poor young waitresses having to endure their shift there pulling the train whistle, this place is probably best avoided. YES, there are kids here. Last I checked, Kids have the attention spans of a puppy or kitten. They aren't going to sit in a chair, peacefully, for a half hour to an hour during lunch. If you don't like someone else's little young-un's running around, potentially walking up to you (I'm referencing the one woman's review about this is the best place to affirm the use of birth control), then again, this place ISN'T for you.
(3)Alexis W.
I thought this place was going to be a marketing trap - lure in families with a train gimmick and then charge high prices for terrible food. Not so! Completely reasonable prices, and the burgers are REALLY a good. (And my two-year-old is having a blast dancing in the booth and waving at the train every two minutes. Win-win.)
(5)Michelle F.
I really like this place, and the kids even more so!! It's a little expensive for thwat it is, but it's hard not to get caught up in the train delivering your food and the desserts. That's just the fun and the appeal of it all!! The kids ordered the burgers, and the adults did as well. It tasted REALLY good. The fries were great, but the burger was definitely the star of the dish. Our waitress was a little surly (read: sullen teenager) but you barely see her since the train delivers your food anyway ;) The kids had a GREAT time, and they enjoyed the whistles with their desserts (I, however, didn't on the car ride home, but I digress...). We will definitely be going again!
(4)Amy B.
It's a nice establishment for kids. They would enjoy the running trains that bring them food and treats. The burger meat comes from grass fed cows and the fries are decent. The bread is your average burger bread from the store. All in all it's a nice place to bring your kids.
(4)Aimee M.
2 Toots was THE perfect place to host my sidekick's 2nd birthday. Like others have said, it's more like a diner, just accented with trains. It's very family friendly and the staff was just lovely to work with. I had booked our day about 6 weeks in advance. All of their party booking and FAQ's are on their website so I all really needed to do was check the place out, check out where our party would be seated and book it. We did bring a cake instead of getting their house cupcakes. But their cupcakes did look cute. Their food is quite good. The menu is family and kid-centric but I appreciate that the beef is grass fed, prairie raised beef and that there are other options like salads and chicken on the menu. I love their burgers and it's interesting to know that the beef comes from Bill Curtis (of CBS) farm. 2Toots onion rings are pretty good too. Probably some of the best onion rings I've had. I'd definitely order them instead of fries in the future. I also tried their dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets, and they were pretty good--tasted better than some restaurant chain's nugget offerings. Their milk shakes are just ok. But I do appreciate the unlimited refills on our soda. They were able to accommodate our group of 24 really well. We had 2 servers and they worked so hard checking on us often and making sure we had everything we needed. Very lovely gals! They made the day pretty perfect, and as a parent you bet I appreciated every effort they made. What is also a plus is that every seat in the house is along the train tracks, even the booths. Because of that, everyone's food gets delivered by train. The restaurant is located next to the Metra station so if the child in your life is super excited about trains (like my guy), if you can, take the Metra, their excitement and laughter will sustain you for days.
(5)Steve N.
Great burgers, but not the same without our granddaughter Hailey! Food was great as always, but just wasn't the same without our favorite granddaughter Hailey! First time with grandson Cameron! Let's see how he likes it.
(5)Jennifer K.
Our 2 year old loves this place and has even at a younger age. We enjoy the food too! Great burgers and shakes! I love that it's grass fed beef too!
(5)Atiya K.
Love this diner. The food is typically american food. Burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, etc. I love that your meal comes to you on a mini train set, that choo choo's itself across the restaurant before it stops at your table. The little ones seem to get a real kick out of that. They also sell cupcakes which are pretty good. I cashed in a coupon from the library for a free one and was thoroughly impressed. It can get crowded at peak hours so it's best to go when it's calm. There is also a mechanical horse in the front which helps pass the table wait for the kids. I like the location right in the heart of Bartlett downtown by the train station and museum. There are often events that go on all summer, like festivals etc. So it's nice to be able to stop in for a bite if you get hungry after one of the events.
(4)Michael G.
All I can say is WOW... we took the kids after tubing at Villa Olivia for lunch. The place was clean. The staff was friendly. A special thanks to our server Collin who was super accommodating to our questions. The food simply put was Awesome. I have always thought places like this can get away with subpar food and service because of the gimmick. Not the case here. Seriously, the burger was Awesome. The cheese fries were so tasty and more than enough cheese. Free refills and the kids had sundaes! I really can't believe how much I enjoyed myself. Finally a place that backs up the gimmick with excellent food and quality service! If we are in Bartlett anytime soon we will be back. Toot on!
(5)Taylor M.
I took my students here on a field trip. The food is a bit pricey for what you get, greasy diner food. I found it kind of lame. I expected better in terms of décor and train theme. The train theme consisted of your food arriving on a train and a small television playing Thomas the Train. I guess I cannot complain too much because my kids really liked it. Our server Kim (I think) was great with my students. I teach special education and she was very patient and gave my kids a lot of wait time when placing their orders and she didn't even flinch when good got spilled and ketchup squirted. We did however, get a dirty look by a young mail server when one of my students got excited and knocked over a train car. There wasn't even food on it! One of my students left a hat and they were able to track it down for me so I could pick it up.
(3)Nicole P.
Have been here a few times. They also have a location in Glen Ellyn. My kids love this place because they have a train that brings the food to your table and of course the mechanical horse! The food is pretty decent. I believe they use grass fed beef for their burgers. My boys always get the hotdogs and enjoy them. They put baby carrots in with the kids meals which is a nice healthy add on. My friend had a chicken salad and commented how good the chicken was. I highly recommend their malts too! When I went to this location yesterday the staff was not so friendly but all in all it is a great place for kids and the food is pretty good!
(4)Katie W.
Diner food, a little overpriced and not a great selection. Tolerable though for kids. And fun. In theory. My complaint is the service. It. Is. AWFUL. I have made several attempts here, and it's not unique to any one server, they just all suck magnificently. Nobody smiles. One time my son and I went and the whole time he kept asking me "Why is she so angry? Why is she sad? Is she mad at us?" The whole time she was three feet away and no doubt could hear him. Last Friday, my son and I went in for the first time in almost a year. When we arrived, we became the only people in the place. My son chose a booth to sit in. The server said "It will be easier for us if we sit "here"" instead. So we did. After a few minutes I had to actually ask if we could order our drinks. WE WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE IN THE PLACE AND WE WERE SITTING IN A BOOTH HAND PICKED BY THE SERVER SO IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR HER TO SERVE US. And she ignored us and was noticeably irritated when I asked for drinks. "Are you ready to order then too?" No. Just drinks first, please. No refills offered without asking, nothing out of her way to provide "service." I simply can't go back here because I value my dollars. If the food was outstanding, maybe I'd think about it. But not even the grass-fed beef can outweigh the misery of the staff.
(2)Mike T.
In a nut shell...great burger, great shake, crappy fries. 2 minutes after arriving the train novelty wears off. Screaming kids ( I mean at The top of their lungs). Waitress was very average. And handing out whistles to the kids...to much. Over priced and underwhelming. It was an I was there once and that was enough kind of place.
(3)Vivek D.
This place is like stepping back in time to the 50s. A carefree time which people need to be reminded does exist. This place gets high reviews because my son loves trains and the idea of having the train run around the whole place and give him his food is mind blowing to him. An added advantage is we can see the Metra train coming and going which increased his excitement. The food is "meh" its a normal burger, BLT, and grill cheese. Nothing more, nothing less. I go here because it puts a simple on his face not for the burgers and that's worth a good review to me since we have very few places which can keep the little ones busy.
(4)Todd L.
Burgers were really good. The service was not. There was four of us and getting refills and ordering dessert was a hassle thanks to Josie for the poor service. Nevertheless I'd return for the food.
(3)Lukas S.
we came here with my niece, 5, and nephew, 1. The kids were very excited about the train that went around the restaurant and would "deliver" the food to the table. There was not much to keep the kids entertained. They offer a coloring page and have a mechanical pony but there's no other stimulation or activities going on to keep the kids interested. The food was not the best. I would have rather had McDonald's. The service was fair. The atmosphere reminded me of a George Webb's with a train. They did give the kids a train whistle at the end, which was nice. Overall, I expected better. I was disappointed. It wasn't terrible but it isn't a place I would tell everyone to go to or probably go back to.
(2)Maggi D.
I think the burgers were really good quality meat(Tall grass beef). I would say it is pricey for burgers and fries, but it's the atmosphere of the trains and the quality beef you're paying for. I know that even the adults I went with enjoyed the trains bringing the food, so I imagine kids would love it. I think the fries were all right and would try out the onion rings next time. I forgot to mention they also have a gluten-free option....
(4)Nicole M.
After hearing and seeing all of the great reviews for this place, I was excited to take my kids here. The excitement was met with a ho hum kind of attitude and will not be going back. I took my kids here on a Sunday evening around 5. The place has a few other dinner guests but was not packed. This is a bonus for me. I enjoy taking my kids out to dinner and actually being able to have a conversation with them, which can be difficult in a packed place. Menu is simple, which is also fine by me. The waitress was less than attentive and was too busy making sure her boss was not glaring at her pay attention to her customers. We ordered and food came out. I was surprised that the grass fed burger was so greasy and really just a skinny lump of meat on a bun. The fries were also greasy. My kids had chicken nuggets and those were overcooked. They each had a cupcake that they did not eat much of only played with the train whistle. Needless to say I was disappointed.
(2)Chris E.
This is my grandkids favorite place to eat. Food is good and service even better. Very healthy food for both kids and adults. When Grandma has the kids for a day off from school, 2 Toots is ALWAYS the place they choose for lunch!
(5)Manya A.
So we went with our 4 year old to celebrate his birthday. Food was so-so, service was ok and ambience was too noisy. The novelty of having food come out on rails wore off after exactly 2 minutes of being seated. There is really nothing special about the food or the place. One time was enough for the kid who himself refuses to go back.
(3)Aldo D.
This is a very kid-friendly restaurant located next to the Metra station in Bartlett with a train theme. As far as the experience goes, kids will love the TV playing Thomas the Tank Engine as well as the miniature railroad that travels through the restaurant to serve your food. The food, however, left a lot to be desired. I understand that the menu choices are limited to cater to children, but even the adult-sized portions had too little quantity for the price you pay. Also, some of the staff looked very indifferent and did not want to be there. I'm hoping this was just a bad day on their parts. Overall, this place is great for families, not so much for those without kids.
(3)Robert G.
2 Toots Grill is a really fine example of how to do a restaurant that focuses on kids. Kids can care about more than pizza and video games, if you give them the chance. To be sure, this location is very kid-friendly. Each meal seems to come with plastic train whistles, and rest assured, these whistles were being deployed frequently, and to great effect. So I got take-out. Still, I was there long enough to get a good feel for the place. Most of the seating is located along an O-guage railroad track, which is continuously running two trains (an old Pennsylvania 19th century-era steam engine, and a more modern one) with six or seven Milwaukee Road flatbed cars where the cooks place their baskets of food to go out. It is, I have to admit, a pretty cool setup. There's also pictures of trains all over the walls, neon lights everywhere, kid-friendly music playing over the speakers, and even that horse you ride for a quarter in the corner. I ordered a cheese car, which is their basic cheeseburger, along with onion rings instead of fries. The portion was appropriate for the price, and service was extremely friendly. Once I got to having my burger, I was impressed. The meat was seasoned, and the patty was smashed, although the burger itself was still pretty moist. All the veggies were fresh, and they made a wise choice to use all grass-fed beef; I could definitely taste the difference. Throw on a large slice of sharp cheddar, and by the end I was thinking this was the best burger in town. The onion rings were very good as well. I couldn't really tell if they battered their own onion rings, but it certainly tasted homemade; the onion rings have a thin, very crispy shell, were nice and softened up on the inside. A little salt and I was set. 2 Toots has the benefit of a trackside location, so kids can check out the freight trains whenever they pass. Fortunately, you don't need to be 6 years old to fully enjoy this place.
(5)Melissa B.
Go for the train and to excite the kiddos, DO NOT go for the food. I am really tired of kid restaurants having terrible food. I mean, adults like to eat good food! Especially if we chose to enter a restaurant! The fries were dry and potato-y (isn't it kind of hard to screw up french fries?) and my BLT wasn't terrible but just incredibly BORING. What a BORING menu. Onion rings were good though, as was hubby's Tallgrass beef burger according to him. We were the only ones dining on a Tuesday evening, the ENTIRE time. I suggest making the menu better and more exciting and it will be a regular place for my family! Was happy my nut and peanut allergic son did not react to the fries, onion rings, or his hot dog(they told us he would be fine when we ordered).
(2)Ken W.
Surprisingly good food for a kids restaurant. Great place to take our two young boys without having to worry about table manners. And the train that circles the restaurant is a nice distraction for the kids.
(4)Brian C.
Great place for the family, burgers are absolutely delicious, but perhaps a bit too greasy. Kids love the food getting delivered on model trains. 50's diner feel with the music to match. Cool for grown ups too, with or without kids.
(5)Jamie H.
My 3 year old son loves this place. It just worth it to see how happy he is when the train goes by. The menu is small but I wouldn't order a salad or something like that at s choo choo restaurant. As long as my sons happy going we will be back! Oh and had his bday party there and it was perfect.
(4)r w.
great concept for kids...overpriced..needed a quick place before catching the train and our other 2 choices were too crowded. went since there were good reviews on the grass fed beef burgers, so was expecting a nice big juicy diner style burger..NOT! pressed very thin well done, no flavor...big disappointment skip it unless you are looking to entertain the kids
(1)Bria F.
Super cool place for kiddos and the burgers were awesome. We had kids, parents, grandparents and great grandparents with us and everyone enjoyed themselves! The staff was lovely and nice and the place is super clean. Definitely a place to take train lovers.
(4)Kelly L.
Train theme is appealing to kids. Menu strives for greatness with grass-fed beef and nitrate free hot dogs, but the taste is unimpressive. Not splitting checks is an antiquated practice and is reason enough to me to never come back.
(2)Lindsay J.
2 Toots is just the spot for every little boy, or girl, how about train lover. We took our son for his 2nd birthday. He absolutely loved it. He was so interested in all that was going on, he barely ate anything, but he entertained himself so that the adults could eat, a total plus. The only reason for the 4 stars vs. 5 is the food. The burgers are so thin, I mean super duper thin. I felt bad for my husband and father, they should have ordered the double stack. One patty isn't enough for a grown man. My dad did get the chili, he enjoyed it...said he would get it again. I actually opted for a BLT and loved it. The bacon was thick and the whole grain bread was really good. The fries were also good and each burger comes with lettuce, tomato and pickle on the side. I do appreciate that they use the Tall Grass Beef too. My son is part of the birthday club, his meal was free! Sign up your kids!!! His meal included a cupcake. He's not much into sweets, but took a couple bites, again, he was distracted by the whistle they put on the cupcake. He got a kick out of that, and in this place, him blowing it couldn't annoy anyone. My one complaint about the whistle is that they gave my son a pink one, I mean, come on. If there were 20 whistles and he chose the pink one, then fine, but if anyone from the restaurant is reading this, maybe you should segregate the whistles by gender. It would have been a nice touch. Good for my son though, he blew his pink whistle the entire ride home. One last tip, the Bartlett train station is right across the street, I wish we would have taken the Metra there and had the true train day. Next time....
(4)Mike P.
Over all pretty good. Only drawback is food is served in a basket with the fries. Makes it hard to grab food.
(4)CaptainObvious S.
I visited the original train restaurant, the Choo Choo, last week...the one in Des Plaines that opened in the 1950s and it was adorable and authentic. Then we found this place, 2 Toots. It totally copied after the Choo Choo except it's not nearly as cute. What is really annoying and crummy, though, as if copying off of an icon isn't enough, 2 Toots slams the restaurant they copied on their website by emphasizing they are the ONLY (bolded and underlined) train restaurant where every seat touches the tracks and they go on and on. Everyone knows the only other train restaurant around here is the Choo Choo and they are obviously talking about them. I don't appreciate dirty campaigning, I can't stand how Pepsi and Coca Cola slam each other and I certainly don't want to patronage a business that steals from an original and then slams them. Yuck.
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