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    Booby's

    3.6 (310 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers, American
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    John H.

    I like Boobys. There, I said it. Bold start, I know. But Booby's is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a time capsule of deliciousness--where the buns are toasted, the fries are hot, and the vibes are strictly mom-and-pop. I ordered the chicken sandwich because I like to test a burger joint's range. I'm happy to report that this wasn't some sad, dry poultry puck. It was juicy, well-seasoned, and sandwiched between two buns that probably have their own zip code. The decor has just the right amount of nostalgic weirdness. You half-expect someone named Marty to come out of the kitchen and tell you they've been grilling since the Eisenhower administration. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous, and I left with a full belly and no regrets. Except maybe that I didn't get a milkshake. Next time, Boobys. Next time.

    chicken and fries

    Imagine eating portillos, now imagine eating portillos at a place called boobys. some would refer to this food as "the bomb" i would refer to it as "boobys chicken and fries". that cashier is definitely on something though. love the retro 2003 vibe, don't change boobys, don't change.

    The Big C
    Mark Y.

    Standard looking suburban burger/beef place. The staff was straight forward, almost taciturn, which I've found to be pretty common in the Chicago area. Not rude, but not the most cheerful either. They have an impressive menu. They are known for their steak sandwich but I went with the Big C Burger (a Big Boob with cheese). The price is cheap but I ended up paying almost 16 bucks for fries and a drink with it. The burger is delicious. Grilled onions, sauce, slaw. And it's big! The fries were average frozen crinkle fries. Five stars for the burger, three for the fries, three for service. Four stars total because the burger was that darn good.

    I like that I can walk in and order a Big Boob whenever I feel like it!

    This place hits on every way. Soup, salads and appetizers all good. Their sandwiches are great. My friend Ralph Zaccariello used to tell me they had the best steak sandwich in Chicagoland. A little nicer than fast food. Still casual enough to stop in during a busy work day.

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    Mary R.

    Always liked patronising this resturant. It is basically a Mediterranean Greek resturant . You ordered at the counter. You may sit in and enjoy or take out. They do have a drive through to pick up honk or knock on the window . They do have gender neutral restrooms which I made a mistake on the check in They have 3 types of chicken Many salads Pastas Sandwich Italian faire also . I had gyros dinner choice of sides. I have enough for another meal ! Yum Thanks

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    Bobblehead B.

    The very best steak sandwich in the Chicagoland area. The restaurant is clean, the counter service is fast. There is a reason this place is so well known and popular. Another Chicagoland treasure.

    Booby's Famous Steak Sandwich
    Iris P.

    Enjoying life's sizzles with the best steak sandwich we ever tasted!! If you have not been to Booby's you need to drive over now! The service is kind and accommodating and the ambiance is a basic diner type feel!

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    2 years ago

    My next Cheeseburger was perfect! I should have taken a picture of it! I am trying to update that complaint on a "yelp" review!

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    Brought back childhood, teenager very fond memories was a wonderful blast of my past‼

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    Amazing old school Chicago joint. As good as ever. Have to try the "big boob". Burger is unreal. Great food. Great prices.

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    A national institution. Loved going to this place while I was in college and still enjoy the fact that this place is still open.

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    The worst gyro I've had. The sauce is runny and bland and the he meat is a little dry. But the fries are good!

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    Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack

    Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack

    4.8(54 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Edison Park

    Their house burger with all of the add ons (thicc cut bacon/caramelized onions/dill pickled…read morejalapeños) was one of the best burgers I've ever had in my LIFE. Definitely going to try the Too Gouda Be True Burger next time! Cheese curds were Wisconsin level delicious, and the fry flight with garlic aioli was the perfect accompaniment to both. Finally, the Biscoff Cheesecake Cookie and butter rum dipping sauce completely took me by surprise. Just worked on so many levels of familiar yet innovative. So tasty! Great service, great burger joint and live music bar environment (complete with a very talented live band). And really just full of great people that you can tell care about the food they serve. Highly recommend stopping by for one of (if not THEE) best burgers in Chicago !

    This is located inside the Emerald Isle which is your typical nw Chicago Irish bar. You place your…read moreorder at the bar and they bring the food out in just a few minutes. The service was great and the workers friendly. 3 of us went and we each ordered a different burger. We had the Plain Jane, House Burger and Too Goulda be True. On my house burger I opted for the extras, bacon and caramelized onions. For me, the bacon was too thick. It made for a pull instead of a clean bite. I took it off the burger and ate it by itself. It was delicious! The burger was great. It is probably the juiciest smash burger I have tried so far. This is a nice little neighborhood spot that you should go support.

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    Boba Burger

    Boba Burger

    4.7(899 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I'm crazy disappointed this place is leaving classic. The food, the people, the simplicity of this…read moreplace is beyond amazing. I really hope they find a place soon to carry this business. It's funny I come near Woodstock, and I always make that joke "Boba burger?" anytime I'm in the area with my buddies The other day one of the owners kids was playing near the register and you know its moments like that where they're just happy and such great people with great hospitality to there customers. I've reviewed this place once before: Tokyo dog, Lechon burger, large fries, and triple berry smoothie is my go-to. I seriously don't exaggerate you need to come by before they close. I hope they find a place quickly because you know I sure will always come back.

    We dropped in for a quick dinner. This place is super busy. They make your food to order which is…read moregreat. It's a serve yourself kinda place. They mainly do pick up business. It's inside a bowling Alley. The folks are really friendly and nice. The food is decent. The burger's are 5 oz. and made fresh. You get a nice brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. The drink options aren't huge. It's not a place you linger or have a conversation. The onion rings are nice and crispy but for me I don't like the huge batter centric rings. I like a light batter with crunch so you can taste the onion. The fires are just okay. Most were a bit soggy for me.

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    Nash Bros - Chicken Sandwich

    Nash Bros

    4.6(122 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    The absolute best Hot Chicken we have ever had and we purposely seek out hot chix. Comes out…read morepiping hot and extra spicy for a medium spice. Fries are killer too with excellent seasoning. No joke.

    Tucked away in the back of a small strip mall, this place would be missed unless you were actively…read morelooking for it. Me and my teenage boys just happened to be in the area looking for fried chicken sandwiches. We saw a Chik-Fil-A nearby but thought, "hell, let's try something new." Yelp took us to Nash Bros. Upon entering, the menu looks a little intimidating. From burgers to hot chix sandwiches, to tenders, loaded nachos, loaded fries, and even Bubble tea. Sometimes a big menu at a fast casual spot can be a bad sign, just trying to do too much. The good news is that the staff member patiently took us through the menu and asked us what we liked, and what heat level we were comfortable with. Between us we got a hot chix sandwich, chicken tenders, seasoned fries, and where else could you get chicken and waffles in the middle of the day? First off, there are a number of sauces to choose from. And the fries came out crispy and well seasoned. Both good signs. But most importantly, the star of the show just has to be the chicken. Specifically that unique Nashville style of chicken with that unique Nashville cayenne-based seasoning. Ok...so the chicken tasted incredibly fresh, it was thick, juicy, and meaty. There was no way it spent any time under a heat lamp. The spice level at a medium worked for me. A slight glisten of sweat on the ol' forehead. The flavor was there, keeping in mind this isn't a drown your chicken into a pit of bbq sauce type of place. It's a dry rub Nashville heat. So be mindful of that. I am used to Nashville chicken having an oily finish, but this didn't have that (which didn't bother me). The place appeared 5 stars clean. The service was 5 star fantastic. And the food was 100% fresh tasting. Technically, I give it 4-1/2 stars for two reasons. A half star off only because they really are missing a drink station with a sweet and non-sweet tea option for some authenticity. Also because the sauces didn't "Wow" anybody. And sauces that punch you in the mouth can really make a place stand out. But I'm pushing out 5 stars because of the service, the cleanliness, and the freshness. Recommend a stop-in if you are craving that unique Nashville hot chicken flavor.

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    Mully’s Grill - Chicken Gyros/Gyros Plate Dinner

    Mully’s Grill

    3.6(38 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I have to say this wasn't my usual dining experience no fault of the restaurant. I'll get to that…read morelater. I was craving a gyro and was suggested this place. It's really cool that they have a golf simulator set up. I was greeted by Jennifer and she had a very upbeat attitude. She bought over the menu which also has Social 18 Greek Kitchen, which is more traditional Greek fare. I received my food and begun to dig in. The gyro meat was tender and I loved that it had chopped tomatoes so I can get some in every bite. I don't know if the tzatziki sauce was homemade, but the flavor of garlic and dill was good enough that I was dipping my fries into it. The fries were salted well and fresh prepared. This is where the unusual experience came in. As I was eating and scrolling FB and a news story came up with more detail of a friends passing. And I just started to cry, Jennifer came over to check in on me, while I was trying to hold myself together. She understood my situation and she bought me a to-go container and some napkins. She even offered a hug which I took her up on. People like her are rare. Thanks for a great lunch!

    Tried it for the first time today. Decent atmosphere and was clean. Food came out hot, and that…read moreis where the positives end. 1. It was expensive and didn't add up to the price I paid. 2. Portions were small and didn't really seem like the value equaled the price. The biggest thing: 3. The food was not good. My burger was dry and hardly hand enough condiments and sauce on it. My kids chicken fingers were way over cooked and burnt. Fries tasted a but stale and no salt what so ever on them. For what was paid for what I got was a big disappointment. Probably will not be back anytime soon.

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    Paradise Pup - Deelicious, 1/3rd pound burger.

    Paradise Pup

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    •$

    We were in the area and wanted some Chicago Hot Dogs and this spot was bookmarked. Small spot with…read morepatio seating only and very limited parking. We parked on the street around the corner. They had a long line a little after 1 on a Friday afternoon. Took about 45 minutes to get to the order counter so would definitely call ahead although maybe the wait is part of the experience. I was talking to a group in front of me that recommended the Char Pup so ordered a Char Jumbo Dog and a double Pup. Also ordered a 1/3 pound Char Merkt cheddar Burger. For toppings, we got everything and grilled onions on the Red Hots and both were excellent! Some of the best we've had. The surprise was the Burger (which we saw was highly rated). It had that flame grilled tasty beef and we got it with everything and grilled onions also-simple. delicious Burger and just the right size. They also have Italian Beef as well Italian and Polish sausage. Service at the counter was friendly and quick-food was ready about 15 minutes after ordering. A Triple D favorite that lives up to the hype!

    Delicious burgers, but outside seating only, so you might want to take it to go if it's a bit cold…read more I went here around 3:00 p.m. and there was still a very long line. This place is listed in some lists as the best burger joint in Illinois. It's really solid. And the shakes are very good, too. They do crinkly fries, in case that's your jam. I enjoyed the flavor of the burger, although I do wish there were more pickles. :-) We had to wait for a table outside, and it was a little bit chilly, but overall I felt it was worth it.

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