Interior
Italian beef
Outside
Outside
Outside
a man behind the counter of a restaurant
outside
a hamburger and french fries
a hamburger and french fries
a black and white photo of a man ordering a drink
Nice menu options
a black and white photo of a diner
a black and white photo of a restaurant
the cool coke machine
Window to the kitchen
interior
interior
outside, hot dogs
Cute style
Classic photos
pizza, outside
the cool front counter
North view
Front counter
Kevin N.
Feb 25, 2024
Old school style diner type place with a short menu of burgers and hot dogs that definitely maintains the era it was founded in. But appearances aside, the food doesn't disappoint.ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 8/10This is a hit or miss depending on who you are, but it definitely looks like it was made in the 70s and never changed since then. Not nice or fancy, but it has a vibe and you know what? I like it.SERVICE: 7/10No frills or flair, but the workers are regulars and you get to know them. Service is quick and to the point. FOOD: 9/10Burger and Fries - 9/10 - Burger is a solid burger. For the price, I would even say it is simply unmatched. The fries are okay, not my favorite, but they do the job. Overall, a solid burger joint.VALUE: 10/10Prices are the best bang for your buck.PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat!OVERALL: 9/10
Read MoreJoe L.
Aug 10, 2024
Best Burger in the neighborhood! Recently tried the steak sandwich which was also great. They now have evening hours too!
Read MoreAndrew Q.
Jul 16, 2024
For an Italian Beef and a soda fifteen bucks felt a touch steep, but it came with a healthy portion of fries so in the end I was happy. The restaurant atmosphere itself feels like a refreshing step back in time, and not in a gimmicky way. Like it's been there for lifetimes. There were only two men working behind the counter. That said the service was still very efficient. If you're in the neighborhood and craving some diner classics I'd recommend stopping by.
Read MoreFrank D.
Jun 29, 2024
I really wanted to try this place. But twice now, i've shown up to find them closed more than two hours before their posted closing time. It's a shame, because their stuff looks really good. Fool me twice, though.
Read MoreLeelee M.
Feb 22, 2024
I think best burger and fries, nothing fancy, not a huge menu, but you can def get your burger and hot dog fix here. They now are taking cards, which is GREAT
Read MoreMichael H.
May 21, 2022
Hole in the wall joint founded in 1972 back when this was mainly an industrial area. Walking in.. you have to walk out the door to change your mind... small open kitchen ordering area with adjacent dining area with some booths and old pictures of Chicago! Straight to the point menu with Hot Dogs, Burgers, Italian Beef, etc. The star of the show here is the Double Cheeseburger, trust me when I tell you this is one of the best in the city! Two griddled Slagel Farms 25 day dry aged patties with lettuce, tomato, homemade pickles, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard with great american cheese on a homeymade bun; served with fries. Served piping hot... let it sit for a minute so the cheese melts all over everything.. I KNOW. Prices a bit above average but you're paying for high quality! Must stop joint/ talk later
Read MoreCarlos H.
Jun 5, 2022
Stopped by here for a true Chicago-style hot dog and it didn't disappoint at all. Prices were more than fair. It had that old-school vibe to it, even the bathroom looked lost in the 90s or 80s or before. Excellent.
Read MoreWilliam W.
Jan 11, 2022
This was my first time ordering to this place. I will buy some burgers to take out to eat while I'm driving since I haven't eaten lunch. After I ordered a burger it came really quick. The staff are efficient and have a quick skill in making orders. They are professional and know what they are doing. They do a good job. When I open my burger in my car it looks presentable and not messy compared to the burger that I ate last week. They have a little amount of sauce inside that can be one of the reasons why it's not getting messy when I open it. It's a little bit oily but when I bite it it is so good. The meat was juicy and flavorful.
Read MoreGabrielle G.
May 10, 2020
Very straight to the point and reasonably priced. My roommate and I ordered burgers and they followed our special requests and our food was hot and fresh when we picked it up. Extremely friendly staff and great food!
Read MoreBrian S.
Aug 25, 2023
We've been going there for years. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. The old timey signs on the wall give it a great feel. I recommend the Steak Sandwich and Double Cheeseburger. The fries are the best I've ever had. They pair well with the Tamale Tub (Tamale in Chili with Cheese). Enjoy!
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