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    Art's Drive In

    4.5 (106 reviews)
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    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quiet
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Gyro Sandwich
    Drake M.

    Stopped in since I heard they reopened after a fire. It's the same layout, now just more modernized. It's under new management but still in the family. A was greeted with a hearty "Hello!!" from the guy behind the counter. I told him I just need a moment. I decided to try skirt steak sandwich. I received my skirt steak and after the first tender bite, it took me back. The garlic bread was buttery and garlicky. The lettuce, tomatoes and grilled onions all added to the taste. The fresh cut fries were salted well and really stood up the secret French fries dip. I don't know what makes up the dip, but it was so good, I put some on my skirt steak sandwich. For dessert I tried one of their doughnuts, it was dusted with cinnamon and sugar. It was superb. Light and fluffy without being too sweet. Looking forward to coming back and trying the hot dogs.

    Inna Y.

    Amazing breakfast spot! Glad that they re-opened just in time for my visit (lol). I went to Art's the morning after a 16-hour flight so you cannot imagine how grateful I was for a hearty breakfast meal. Service was quick. Ambience was reminiscent of a diner from the 80s. Will come back.

    Philly
    josh c.

    The fact that I have never eaten here and driven by 100 times is an abomination to Humanity. Coming back from salt shed we popped and Art hooked us up. Philly cheesesteak. Anyone who knows - knows and this was best I've had In Chicago Art told me the beef and how they make it. Was the best. Wife through down a burger that she loves and Greek fries were spot on. Bottom line. This lace takes pride in their food. Period. Art is a stud welcoming everyone in and this place nailed it.

    Skirt steak sandwich
    Anthony O.

    Everything about this place was great. I walked in and was greeted right away. The place was extremely clean. I had a skirt steak sandwich and cheese sticks. I also had an order of cheese fries. All were very good. I will definitely come back they also serve breakfast all day which is a great thing. Also the lemonade that they make in house was amazing.

    Eric P.

    [ August 2025 ] I've been by here 30,000 times but finally stopped for a char dog. Art's is truly a Chicago-style hot dog and the fries are wrapped in with it. Great service and good prices. Don't pass Art's by!

    Mozzarella Sticks
    J H.

    Friendly service and good food. Much improved--inside and out--since my last visit several years ago. Clean and welcoming. Will be back to try more menu offerings!

    Skirt Steak Sandwich*
    Mustache B.

    Food, service, and the ambiance all make it a must go to place to eat. They have a delicious menu that doesn't disappoint with taste and quality. The owner really cares about his customers and the quality of service it provides. This is a 5 star yelp review for me and I speak highly of this place. Please go check this place out for yourself and experience great tasting food. I highly recommend the steak sandwich, fries, any chicken dish, and of course the burgers. I can go on but rather you go taste for yourself.

    Pastrami Cheeseburger
    Chris P.

    Absolutely outstanding! The food is out of this world and the owner is spectacular! Get the pastrami cheeseburger. Best cheeseburger I have ever had.

    Art's Greek Omeletta  Pastrami & Egg Sandwich
    Erin C.

    Listen, time to stop trying to beat them and just start joining them. Here, the working people of Chicago congregate for their breakfast, lunch, and dinner rituals. And here, those same folks take a princess with soft hands like mine under their wing. A fellow patron lets me know my strong, hot black coffee is ready. Alex slides me a piece of carrot cake. I am ready for a really amazing Greek omelette - one to rival the no frills diner of childhood dreams. We get a pastrami breakfast sandwich and it is juicy, tasty, out of this world. I dined out the other weekend w a great Greek salad and a cheese fry to boot. Great ambiance - I can't get over the gritty Chicago street view shots. I've been waiting for you Art's.

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    21 days ago

    We came in after a concert, and the owner was so kind and chatting with everyone. Food was also fireeeeee so 10/10

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    Anthony we truly appreciate you see you soon!

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    Thank you Gaz! See you soon!

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    Erin, We Truly appreciate your kind words. see you soon!

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    our first review. I owe you a carrot cake we truly appreciate you!

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    6 months ago

    Great food and the friendliest service around. Potato soup rules. All around great vibes

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    First time, got the steak sammy and some mozzarella sticks. Place rips and customer service sealed the deal. Thank you!

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    Jessica We thank you so much hope to see you soon!

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    Andy see you soon! We have everything on the table for you now!

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    Jay I pray in the future we may make you happy again.

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    Thank You Alec hope to see you soon!

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    Thank you Bridget we appreciate you!

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    Matei we truly appreciate you!

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    We thank you so much see you soon!

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    char dog was great service was great alexi was great makes me want to return to chicago.

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