Round Up North - Brule

From a Notre Dame alum in Niles to a Marmion Academy graduate in Joliet, I must say I was blown away by the incredible food at your restaurant in Brule on Satur... read more From a Notre Dame alum in Niles to a Marmion Academy graduate in Joliet, I must say I was blown away by the incredible food at your restaurant in Brule on Saturday, January 16, 2010. We snowmobiled to Brule, and I never expected to find such amazing cuisine. The Italian Beef was reminiscent of what you'd find in Chicago. After tasting the food, I realized it had to have Chicago roots. Thank you for the fantastic meal, and I enjoyed reminiscing about the good old days when our schools were rivals. Your rifle team had an impressive record in the Junior NRA competitions during my time on the Notre Dame Rifle team. Happy New Year!

Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by a gentleman whom I believe is the owner. To our surprise, he brought out apple sauce, juice boxes, crayons, and paper fo... read more Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by a gentleman whom I believe is the owner. To our surprise, he brought out apple sauce, juice boxes, crayons, and paper for our boys without us even asking! We then placed our order: two beers and a large pizza featuring homemade Italian sausage and cheese. He promptly served our drinks along with a delightful small dish of homemade marinated chili antipasto and fresh, warm dinner rolls. The timing of the meal was impeccable. The pizza arrived with a perfect crust, just the right amount of sauce and cheese, and the fennel sausage was absolutely delicious. Following the pizza, again without us prompting, he treated us to homemade gelato and biscotti for dessert, which was the perfect way to conclude an amazing meal. Dining out with three young boys can be challenging, but we would do it more often if restaurants could cater to our children as well as Round Up North did. The outstanding food was only matched by the friendly service and authentic hospitality we received. We can't wait to return to Brule and visit Round Up North again!