Hackney's on Lake

We've been in this business for over 79 years. So believe us, we know how to throw a great party. We make it simple for you, easy on your budget, and lots of fun for your guests. (And you too.)

We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We have years of experience hosting wedding rehearsals, wedding and baby showers, cocktail parties, birthdays, reunions, holiday parties, sports banquets, business meetings, memorials, retirement parties and more

There are two ways to contact us to book a party: You can call us at 847.724.7171. Ask for Mary Corby, Hector Avila, or Sally Landri. You can also contact us by email at hackney724@aol.com. Check out our room photos at hackneys.net

We offer a wide range of options from tasty hors d'ouevres to full course meals. We also provide a variety of choices for guests with gluten-free and other special dietary needs. Don't see what you have in mind? Let's talk. We're very flexible

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your reservation. It will be deducted from the final bill. Cook County Sales Tax of 9.75% will be added. Suggested gratuity of 18% and 20% will be shown on the final bill

20 guests minimum required for a private room. The menu must be decided upon one week in advance of the party. The guest count must be guaranteed 24 hours in advance. Room is subject to change depending on the size of your party

We'll make sure your guests have a great time without getting your budget hammered

we can even supply your own private bartender with your own private mahogany bar

With the open bar option, all drinks served by our severs and/or bartender are added to the bill

With a cash bar, our servers collect the price of each drink from your guests

A popular way to offer your guest something to drink while keeping costs down is a beer and wine table. We set up a table with beer and wine on ice, with glasses on the side. Your guests help themselves. At the end of the party, we tally how many bottles of beer and wine were consumed and add it to the bill. Bottles of house wine are $22.95 (You can take home any leftover wine)

If your party is booked in the Shillelagh Room, which has a full service bar, we can staff that bar with a bartender ($40 fee on a cash bar). As the bar often becomes the center of the party, this option is highly recommended

Chicken or Spinach & Mushroom

mini burgers with cheese on bite-sized buns

freshly-made crab salad with melted cheese on mini dark rye bread

all beef wieners served on bite-sized hot dog buns

mini filet-o-fish sandwiches served on bite-sized buns

serves approximately 25

serves approximately 25

serves approximately 25

Minimum two dozen per variety. Cheesecake, Brownies, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookies. You may bring in your own cake. There is a $0.50 per person cutting fee

Served in a vine-ripened tomato with a home baked muffin and cup of fresh fruit

Crisp spinach leaves topped with fresh berries and tossed with chicken breast julienne and roasted pine nuts. Served with raspberry vinaigrette dressing

One of our most popular pasta dishes. Grilled chicken breast julienne and fresh asparagus served over a bed of seasoned penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese

Tender, thin-sliced corned beef on grilled homemade Hackney's Dark Rye® with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing; served with our own Hackney's Cole Slaw®, and french-fried potatoes

Since 1939, the Hackneyburger has been prepared in the same classic manner: the finest ground beef, never frozen; our famous dark rye or bun, baked fresh every day in our own bakery with no preservatives; Hackney's Cole Slaw®; raw onions; and french-fried potatoes

A thick and juicy eight-ounce top butt steak, served atop a bed of Hackney's Original French Fried Onions® and topped with sautéed mushrooms. Served with baked potato

Grilled chicken breast julienne and fresh asparagus served over a bed of seasoned penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese. One of our most popular pasta dishes

Lightly seasoned, then broiled and served with sauteéd spinach, mango salsa and lemon

Our Famous Hackneyburger may be added to the dinner menu above

Since 1939, the Hackneyburger has been prepared in the same classic manner: the finest ground beef, never frozen; our famous dark rye or bun, baked fresh every day in our own bakery with no preservatives; Hackney's Cole Slaw®; raw onions; and french-fried potatoes

Fresh boneless breast of chicken, broiled and served open-faced on a home-baked toasted bun, with lettuce and tomato, french fries, and our own cole slaw

Grilled chicken, homemade croutons, shredded parmesan, egg, cherry tomato and creamy caesar dressing

Tender, thin-sliced corned beef on grilled homemade Hackney's Dark Rye® with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing; served with our own Hackney's Cole Slaw®, and french-fried potatoes

includes unlimited beverage, chocolate sundae

includes unlimited beverage, and Hackney's Original French Fried Onions®

includes unlimited beverage, Hackney's Original French Fried Onions®, and chocolate sundae

We invented this delicious "Brick". It's one of our claims to fame!

Our special recipe ground exclusively for Hackney's for 75 years. Served on Hackney's Dark Rye® or bun, both baked fresh daily in our own bakery

Tender corned beef with just the right amount of swiss, thousand and sauerkraut. On grilled Hackney's Dark Rye®

white yellow cheese curds served with ranch dressing

We invented this delicious "Brick". It's one of our claims to fame!

Lean corned beef, swiss and sauerkraut wrapped in a flaky crust. Delicious. Served with 1000 island dipping sauce

With melted cheddar and crumbled bacon

With buffalo sauce and bleu cheese dressing on the side

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with Mediterranean olives, onions, tomatoes and cucumber.

Mixed greens, sliced fresh pears, caramelized pecans, goat cheese and red onions; served with a side of cranberry vinaigrette

Cup of soup with small green or caesar salad and a glorious morning muffin

Made fresh every day

Chicken, avocado, egg, bacon, tomato and crumbled bleu cheese

Grilled chicken, fresh berries and tender spinach leaves with egg and caramelized nuts, raspberry vinaigrette and a glorious morning muffin

Chopped romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, ditalini pasta, grilled chicken breast, tortilla strips, corn, tomato, celery, green onion, bacon and blue cheese; served with a side of sweet Italian dressing

Served in a vine-ripened tomato, as a pita wrap or as a sandwich

Half pound Hackneyburger topped with crispy bacon, smoked gouda cheese, grilled onions and BBQ sauce

Our special recipe ground exclusively for Hackney's for 75 years. Served on Hackney's Dark Rye® or bun, both baked fresh daily in our own bakery

Pair our two signature items-a Hackneyburger with a mound of Hackney's Original French Fried Onions® on top

Grilled onion and lots of cheese. Choice of cheddar, pepper jack, swiss, american or provolone. Served on rye, white, wheat or sourdough

Fresh bleu cheese kneaded throughout a half pound of premium ground beef with even more bleu cheese melted on top

Stuffed Hackneyburger with melted cheddar and crisp bacon inside

Half pound Hackneyburger topped with caramelized onions and provolone. Served on a warm pretzel bun

Six little Hackneyburgers on homemade mini buns with melted cheese

Farm raised buffalo tastes like beef with 1/3 the fat

Harrison's premium ground turkey for a low fat treat

Lightly seasoned with a side of broccoli and red potatoes

Tender cod fillets with a crispy batter breading

Large tender shrimp lightly breaded and fried. Served with french fries and Hackney's Cole Slaw®

Sautéed spinach and fresh mango salsa

Choice 12oz New York Strip Steak topped with sautéed mushrooms. Served with twice baked potato and fresh asparagus

Thinly shaved roast beef with natural juices

With fresh avocado slices and melted cheddar on grilled sourdough

Hand carved turkey with crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato on your choice of toasted bread

With mayo on the side

Pair a cup of today's soup with half a BLT, club, corned beef, turkey or crab salad sandwich

Turkey breast carved off the bone with swiss cheese, thousand and sauerkraut; grilled on Hackney's Dark Rye®

Open-face on a fresh baked bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo on the side

Tender corned beef with just the right amount of swiss, thousand and sauerkraut. On grilled Hackney's Dark Rye®

Lean corned beef served warm on Hackney's Dark Rye®

Fresh sliced avocado, tomato and aged cheddar on grilled sourdough bread

A blend of black beans, peas, carrots and corn topped with fresh avocado slices

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo

Served with Mediterranean olives, onions, tomatoes and cucumber

2 mini-burgers, your choice of cheese or no cheese, french fries and applesauce

Served with french fries and applesauce

2 mini-dogs served with french fries and applesauce

2 large chicken fingers served with french fries and applesauce

Served with a slice of french bread

Small pasta with marinara or butter sauce served with a slice of french bread

Available as-is or less-sweet by mixing with our fresh brewed iced tea

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Barq's Root Beer and Fanta Orange

Chicago's original lime soda

Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, green river or mint chocolate chip

Orange juice, apple, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato or pineapple

Yep, chocolate too

We've been in this business for over 79 years. So believe us, we know how to throw a great party. We make it simple for you, easy on your budget, and lots of fun for your guests. (And you too.)

We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We have years of experience hosting wedding rehearsals, wedding and baby showers, cocktail parties, birthdays, reunions, holiday parties, sports banquets, business meetings, memorials, retirement parties and more

There are two ways to contact us to book a party: You can call us at 847.724.7171. Ask for Mary Corby, Hector Avila, or Sally Landri. You can also contact us by email at hackney724@aol.com. Check out our room photos at hackneys.net

We offer a wide range of options from tasty hors d'ouevres to full course meals. We also provide a variety of choices for guests with gluten-free and other special dietary needs. Don't see what you have in mind? Let's talk. We're very flexible

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your reservation. It will be deducted from the final bill. Cook County Sales Tax of 9.75% will be added. Suggested gratuity of 18% and 20% will be shown on the final bill

20 guests minimum required for a private room. The menu must be decided upon one week in advance of the party. The guest count must be guaranteed 24 hours in advance. Room is subject to change depending on the size of your party

We'll make sure your guests have a great time without getting your budget hammered

we can even supply your own private bartender with your own private mahogany bar

With the open bar option, all drinks served by our severs and/or bartender are added to the bill

With a cash bar, our servers collect the price of each drink from your guests

A popular way to offer your guest something to drink while keeping costs down is a beer and wine table. We set up a table with beer and wine on ice, with glasses on the side. Your guests help themselves. At the end of the party, we tally how many bottles of beer and wine were consumed and add it to the bill. Bottles of house wine are $22.95 (You can take home any leftover wine)

If your party is booked in the Shillelagh Room, which has a full service bar, we can staff that bar with a bartender ($40 fee on a cash bar). As the bar often becomes the center of the party, this option is highly recommended

Chicken or Spinach Mushroom

mini burgers with cheese on bite-sized buns

freshly-made crab salad with melted cheese on mini dark rye bread

all beef wieners served on bite-sized hot dog buns

mini filet-o-fish sandwiches served on bite-sized buns

serves approximately 25

serves approximately 25

serves approximately 25

Minimum two dozen per variety. Cheesecake, Brownies, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookies. You may bring in your own cake. There is a $0.50 per person cutting fee

Served in a vine-ripened tomato with a home baked muffin and cup of fresh fruit

Crisp spinach leaves topped with fresh berries and tossed with chicken breast julienne and roasted pine nuts. Served with raspberry vinaigrette dressing

One of our most popular pasta dishes. Grilled chicken breast julienne and fresh asparagus served over a bed of seasoned penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese

Tender, thin-sliced corned beef on grilled homemade Hackney's Dark Rye® with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing; served with our own Hackney's Cole Slaw®, and french-fried potatoes

Since 1939, the Hackneyburger has been prepared in the same classic manner: the finest ground beef, never frozen; our famous dark rye or bun, baked fresh every day in our own bakery with no preservatives; Hackney's Cole Slaw®; raw onions; and french-fried potatoes

A thick and juicy eight-ounce top butt steak, served atop a bed of Hackney's Original French Fried Onions® and topped with sautéed mushrooms. Served with baked potato

Grilled chicken breast julienne and fresh asparagus served over a bed of seasoned penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese. One of our most popular pasta dishes

Lightly seasoned, then broiled and served with sauteéd spinach, mango salsa and lemon

Our Famous Hackneyburger may be added to the dinner menu above

Since 1939, the Hackneyburger has been prepared in the same classic manner: the finest ground beef, never frozen; our famous dark rye or bun, baked fresh every day in our own bakery with no preservatives; Hackney's Cole Slaw®; raw onions; and french-fried potatoes

Fresh boneless breast of chicken, broiled and served open-faced on a home-baked toasted bun, with lettuce and tomato, french fries, and our own cole slaw

Grilled chicken, homemade croutons, shredded parmesan, egg, cherry tomato and creamy caesar dressing

Tender, thin-sliced corned beef on grilled homemade Hackney's Dark Rye® with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing; served with our own Hackney's Cole Slaw®, and french-fried potatoes

includes unlimited beverage, chocolate sundae

includes unlimited beverage, and Hackney's Original French Fried Onions®

includes unlimited beverage, Hackney's Original French Fried Onions®, and chocolate sundae

We invented this delicious "Brick". It's one of our claims to fame!

Our special recipe ground exclusively for Hackney's for 75 years. Served on Hackney's Dark Rye® or bun, both baked fresh daily in our own bakery

Tender corned beef with just the right amount of swiss, thousand and sauerkraut. On grilled Hackney's Dark Rye®

white & yellow cheese curds served with ranch dressing

We invented this delicious "Brick". It's one of our claims to fame!

Lean corned beef, swiss and sauerkraut wrapped in a flaky crust. Delicious. Served with 1000 island dipping sauce

With melted cheddar and crumbled bacon

With buffalo sauce and bleu cheese dressing on the side

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo.

Served with Mediterranean olives, onions, tomatoes and cucumber.

Mixed greens, sliced fresh pears, caramelized pecans, goat cheese and red onions; served with a side of cranberry vinaigrette

Cup of soup with small green or caesar salad and a glorious morning muffin

Made fresh every day

Chicken, avocado, egg, bacon, tomato and crumbled bleu cheese

Grilled chicken, fresh berries and tender spinach leaves with egg and caramelized nuts, raspberry vinaigrette and a glorious morning muffin

Chopped romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, ditalini pasta, grilled chicken breast, tortilla strips, corn, tomato, celery, green onion, bacon and blue cheese; served with a side of sweet Italian dressing

Served in a vine-ripened tomato, as a pita wrap or as a sandwich

Half pound Hackneyburger topped with crispy bacon, smoked gouda cheese, grilled onions and BBQ sauce

Our special recipe ground exclusively for Hackney's for 75 years. Served on Hackney's Dark Rye® or bun, both baked fresh daily in our own bakery

Pair our two signature items-a Hackneyburger with a mound of Hackney's Original French Fried Onions® on top

Grilled onion and lots of cheese. Choice of cheddar, pepper jack, swiss, american or provolone. Served on rye, white, wheat or sourdough

Fresh bleu cheese kneaded throughout a half pound of premium ground beef with even more bleu cheese melted on top

Stuffed Hackneyburger with melted cheddar and crisp bacon inside

Half pound Hackneyburger topped with caramelized onions and provolone. Served on a warm pretzel bun

Six little Hackneyburgers on homemade mini buns with melted cheese

Farm raised buffalo tastes like beef with 1/3 the fat

Harrison's premium ground turkey for a low fat treat

Lightly seasoned with a side of broccoli and red potatoes

Tender cod fillets with a crispy batter breading

Large tender shrimp lightly breaded and fried. Served with french fries and Hackney's Cole Slaw®

Sautéed spinach and fresh mango salsa

Choice 12oz New York Strip Steak topped with sautéed mushrooms. Served with twice baked potato and fresh asparagus

Thinly shaved roast beef with natural juices

With fresh avocado slices and melted cheddar on grilled sourdough

Hand carved turkey with crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato on your choice of toasted bread

With mayo on the side

Pair a cup of today's soup with half a BLT, club, corned beef, turkey or crab salad sandwich

Turkey breast carved off the bone with swiss cheese, thousand and sauerkraut; grilled on Hackney's Dark Rye®

Open-face on a fresh baked bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo on the side

Tender corned beef with just the right amount of swiss, thousand and sauerkraut. On grilled Hackney's Dark Rye®

Lean corned beef served warm on Hackney's Dark Rye®

Fresh sliced avocado, tomato and aged cheddar on grilled sourdough bread

A blend of black beans, peas, carrots and corn topped with fresh avocado slices

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo

Served with sour cream, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo

Served with Mediterranean olives, onions, tomatoes and cucumber

2 mini-burgers, your choice of cheese or no cheese, french fries and applesauce

Served with french fries and applesauce

2 mini-dogs served with french fries and applesauce

2 large chicken fingers served with french fries and applesauce

Served with a slice of french bread

Small pasta with marinara or butter sauce served with a slice of french bread

Available as-is or less-sweet by mixing with our fresh brewed iced tea

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Barq's Root Beer and Fanta Orange

Chicago's original lime soda

Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, green river or mint chocolate chip

Orange juice, apple, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato or pineapple

Yep, chocolate too

We've been in this business for over 79 years. So believe us, we know how to throw a great party. We make it simple for you, easy on your budget, and lots of fun for your guests. (And you too.)

We can accommodate parties from 20 to 200. We have years of experience hosting wedding rehearsals, wedding and baby showers, cocktail parties, birthdays, reunions, holiday parties, sports banquets, business meetings, memorials, retirement parties and more

There are two ways to contact us to book a party: You can call us at 847.724.7171. Ask for Mary Corby, Hector Avila, or Sally Landri. You can also contact us by email at hackney724@aol.com. Check out our room photos at hackneys.net

We offer a wide range of options from tasty hors d'ouevres to full course meals. We also provide a variety of choices for guests with gluten-free and other special dietary needs. Don't see what you have in mind? Let's talk. We're very flexible

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your reservation. It will be deducted from the final bill. Cook County Sales Tax of 9.75% will be added. Suggested gratuity of 18% and 20% will be shown on the final bill

20 guests minimum required for a private room. The menu must be decided upon one week in advance of the party. The guest count must be guaranteed 24 hours in advance. Room is subject to change depending on the size of your party

We'll make sure your guests have a great time without getting your budget hammered

we can even supply your own private bartender with your own private mahogany bar

With the open bar option, all drinks served by our severs and/or bartender are added to the bill

With a cash bar, our servers collect the price of each drink from your guests

A popular way to offer your guest something to drink while keeping costs down is a beer and wine table. We set up a table with beer and wine on ice, with glasses on the side. Your guests help themselves. At the end of the party, we tally how many bottles of beer and wine were consumed and add it to the bill. Bottles of house wine are $22.95 (You can take home any leftover wine)

If your party is booked in the Shillelagh Room, which has a full service bar, we can staff that bar with a bartender ($40 fee on a cash bar). As the bar often becomes the center of the party, this option is highly recommended

Chicken or Spinach & Mushroom

mini burgers with cheese on bite-sized buns

freshly-made crab salad with melted cheese on mini dark rye bread

all beef wieners served on bite-sized hot dog buns

mini filet-o-fish sandwiches served on bite-sized buns

serves approximately 25

serves approximately 25

serves approximately 25

Minimum two dozen per variety. Cheesecake, Brownies, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookies. You may bring in your own cake. There is a $0.50 per person cutting fee

Served in a vine-ripened tomato with a home baked muffin and cup of fresh fruit

Crisp spinach leaves topped with fresh berries and tossed with chicken breast julienne and roasted pine nuts. Served with raspberry vinaigrette dressing

One of our most popular pasta dishes. Grilled chicken breast julienne and fresh asparagus served over a bed of seasoned penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese

Tender, thin-sliced corned beef on grilled homemade Hackney's Dark Rye® with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing; served with our own Hackney's Cole Slaw®, and french-fried potatoes

Since 1939, the Hackneyburger has been prepared in the same classic manner: the finest ground beef, never frozen; our famous dark rye or bun, baked fresh every day in our own bakery with no preservatives; Hackney's Cole Slaw®; raw onions; and french-fried potatoes

A thick and juicy eight-ounce top butt steak, served atop a bed of Hackney's Original French Fried Onions® and topped with sautéed mushrooms. Served with baked potato

Grilled chicken breast julienne and fresh asparagus served over a bed of seasoned penne pasta. Served with garlic bread and parmesan cheese. One of our most popular pasta dishes

Lightly seasoned, then broiled and served with sauteéd spinach, mango salsa and lemon

Our Famous Hackneyburger may be added to the dinner menu above

Since 1939, the Hackneyburger has been prepared in the same classic manner: the finest ground beef, never frozen; our famous dark rye or bun, baked fresh every day in our own bakery with no preservatives; Hackney's Cole Slaw®; raw onions; and french-fried potatoes

Fresh boneless breast of chicken, broiled and served open-faced on a home-baked toasted bun, with lettuce and tomato, french fries, and our own cole slaw

Grilled chicken, homemade croutons, shredded parmesan, egg, cherry tomato and creamy caesar dressing

Tender, thin-sliced corned beef on grilled homemade Hackney's Dark Rye® with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing; served with our own Hackney's Cole Slaw®, and french-fried potatoes

includes unlimited beverage, chocolate sundae

includes unlimited beverage, and Hackney's Original French Fried Onions®

includes unlimited beverage, Hackney's Original French Fried Onions®, and chocolate sundae