Budacki's Drive In

Went here as a child. So of course I think they have the best beef! Great Korean dishes. Love the familiar that owns it. It's a Chicago classic.

Mint chocolate chip lovers look no further. Budacki's Drive In has perfected the mint chocolate chip shake. It is plentiful in mint chocolate chips and is the most pleasing green color. The default comes with whipped cream, so if that ain't you you got to tell them!I started a new job nearby and the office informed me Budaki's is a staple lunch spot. When I learned Budaki's is a sister company of Crisp, I wanted to thank the heavens for my luck. Crisp is one of my favorite places to get Korean Fried Chicken wings: https://www.crisponline.com/. WHICH THEY ALSO SERVE HERE! Besides the chicken wings, a lot of people in my office, including myself, get their Korean Steak Bowl. They jam-pack the container with white rice, marinated beef, chives, and a side sauce to add some spice if you desire.The service is always friendly and has a quick, less than 5-minutes turnaround. They also have seating outside for when Chicago decides to play nice and have warm weather.

Quick friendly and affordable I recommend the hot dog and fries !I have been eating here since the 80'sThank you

My hubby want to go back and try this since this was his regular go to place whn he lived nearby. Compared to other places, the food is still cheaper. Cheeseburger is good and the italian beef tastes good. Service is fast. A lot still goes here. The place is clean and they have outdoor seating. It's somethibg we can cone back to whenever we are in the city.

For 5 bucks you can get a char dog with fries from a charming hotdog stand. What's not to love. Service was fast and friendly. Hot dog was fully loaded and delicious.

Am I going to be too hard on the last place in Chicago where you can get a hot dog and fries for $4.50 including tax? No I am not. Is the hot dog the best I've ever had in my life (or in the city)? No it isn't. But it comes overflowing with toppings and has a decent snap and the Chicago-style flavor profile is intact.Are the fries great? Actually, yes they are, AND they have a big jug of celery salt you can sprinkle on them instead of regular salt.Do I wish they had this deal (or even one for like $5.50 or $6.50) for a Polish sausage instead of a hot dog? Yes, but also kind of no, because if they did, I would be at Budacki's all the time and would gain 50 pounds.

I really like that they have their own parking lot, offer a quick service meal, and that they have shaded picnic tables to eat at. My burger was loaded with toppings and bigger than I expected. The portion of fries was perfect, too. Coke was ice cold!Be mindful of the $11 minimum if you want to use a card. I'll be back for the Korean Philly Cheesesteak!

Fun place to stop for a classic Chicago lunch. I got the italian beef combo, which comes with fries and a canned soda. The chocolate shake was also great

Long story short, it's over priced and over hyped. It was $28 for 2 steak and rice bowls with extra sauce. Sweet steak and plain white rice. The almost half the bowl had fat pieces and the other pieces of steak had long stringy pieces attached. The only legit thing is the sauce, which is a sweet and spicy mayo. Not really anything special. All in all, would recommend going elsewhere and getting quality food.

Had to stop by at a neighborhood gem. This place is serving up good eats with some familiarity to those who've been to crisp. Same owners, same great wings.