Crunch Catering & Restaurant — Restaurant in Niles Township

I recently visited Crunch in Skokie and unfortunately, my experience was a letdown. I ordered the fried Brussels sprouts and cubed pastrami dish, which sounded promising, but turned out to be a greasy mess.

The Brussels sprouts were drenched in oil, making them feel heavy and soggy. The pastrami, too, was overly oily and lacked any real flavor. The dish desperately needed a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a side of dipping sauce to cut through the richness.

For a restaurant that claims to serve creative and healthy food, I was surprised by the lack of attention to detail in this dish. With a little more balance and restraint, this could have been a great meal. As it stands, I wouldn't...

Crunch is the kosher version of a Dive Restaurant. Inside a building in a hole in the wall, you will find the best grease spoon kitchen food. I have had at least half the menu, I never get bored with any of the food. The prices are perfect for kosher food. You get a ton of bang for your buck.

Their meals are perfectly portioned so you never feel stuffed and never feel empty. Just satisfied.

Alas they are not open on Sundays.

The staff there is friendly and polite. Just like your favorite grease spoon they remember who you are and treat you like your family.

Seriously try this place you...

Have had their Crunch spicy tuna roll a few times which is always amazing (like downtown restaurant amazing) and their fried chicken strips today were heavenly. Best recipe I’ve ever tasted with a perfect crisp that didn’t get soggy and warmed up well later, and the sauces were great. Huge fan....