The Hastert family took over in 1954 and has run it ever since, three generations deep in the same fried chicken recipe, a run that hit 65 years as of a recent ABC7 anniversary feature. Thrillist named it one of the '12 Best Illinois Restaurants NOT in Chicago,' and the fried chicken, baked potatoes, and a signature brandy ice dessert are exactly why.
A petting zoo and antiques museum on-site turn a meal into a genuine family outing, the kind of full-experience destination restaurant that's increasingly rare anywhere in the Chicago area.
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