Meh. This was my first trip there even though I grew up just a few miles away. I had the steak sandwich, which I expected to be better based on the price and reviews. It was tough and flavorless. After I tasted it and realized I couldn't eat it dry, I asked if they had a horseradish sauce. She looked at me like I was green and told me there was bbq sauce in the ketchup squeeze bottle on the table. I repeated the question about horseradish sauce (the only thing that I thought might at least make it mildly palatable), and again she pointed me to the bbq sauce on the table. Oh, boy. I squirted some on, but it didn't help much. I ended up taking half home, and also had half a steak sandwich left over from the restaurant where I'd eaten the previous day (Howard Street Inn). I heated them up and ate them at the same time -- The other one was much more tender, on better bread, and overall just a much better experience. Oh, and it cost less, too. My young adult son was with me, and he had the ribs. He said they were okay but unremarkable. I'd give the restaurant two stars based on my experience, but given that his was okay I'l eke out three stars. Given all the other choices in the area, I'm not planning to go back. read more

A few days ago I asked fellow yelpers to recommend hot dog joints for me to stop at as I was closing in on a landmark number of hot dog reviews. One of the places suggested was a fast food joint in Niles called "Booby's". Since it came up a few times I decided to use my free time on Sunday to make my way to Booby's and try out the Hot Dog. The first thing to notice about Booby's (besides the name that 6th graders probably find to be incredibly amusing) is the fact that it's fairly large on the inside and almost feels like it used to be a place with waiters and waitresses. The layout of the booths and tables on the inside reminds me more of a diner than a traditional fast food eatery. In visiting Booby's I picked up a hot dog with everything and a bottle of Green River soda. The hot dog I received was a jumbo sized skinless dog on a regular non-poppy seed bun. There were thick tomato slices, a thick pickle spear and a fair amount of onion mostly towards the center of the hot dog. This required some topping redistribution on my part to get a more balanced taste. The mustard and relish were applied a little more heavily than necessary. Overall this hot dog had a bit too much pickle, relish and mustard flavor. Despite having a jumbo frank the pickle size and condiment application was still unbalanced. Overall the hot dog at Booby's was right about average, I do like the fact that for the normal price of a regular hot dog at most places you get a jumbo sized dog here. Three stars for Booby's. read more

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Booby's is your basic Greek-owned fast food place (really, it's a step up from fast food). This is my go-to place for gyros. But I've tried a number of menu items - burger, steak sandwich, salads, soups - and they're quite good. Plus, they have a really broad menu with things like pepper & egg sandwiches, and char-broiled salami sandwiches (seriously). Things are made fresh, so expect a wait during the lunch or dinner rush. The dining room is pleasant enough; you can expect to see young un's dining with parents and seniors here. Be warned: there is a drive-through window, but to my knowledge, there has never been drive-through service. (If there was, I'd probably give it 5 stars). read more

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I was looking for a cheap dinner place in the area, and Yelp research directed me here. I can say that it met expectations, so thank you to the previous reviewers. The steak sandwich was highly praised, so I wanted that. Good luck finding it on the menu: It's in small font under the dinners section. Maybe it's so popular that they don't need to advertise it. $10.95 for the whole shebang, but that's substituting onion rings for the fries. When I got the tray, I wasn't sure that I could eat all of it. The sandwich is immense, but it doesn't come with anything on it. I thought, "Geez, how boring." But it was really good; it must be the sauce. The steak was decent quality, and the bread also very good. I threw a few onion rings in the sandwich for good measure. The onion rings were disappointing; I liked the fries but I'd have preferred them crispier. The cole slaw was a bit too sweet, but they give you a nice big cup of the stuff. Dessert bonus: they have chocolate malts AND rice pudding. Naturally, I ordered both and took the pudding home. I saw the guy making the shake with either mix or soft-serve from a machine, but it tasted decent. You could feel the grains of malt powder in there though. $2.65 for a 16-ounce shake is a good deal. B. The pudding was next day's lunch dessert. They dust it with cinnamon but it has no raisins. The sweetness level was good, but the rice grains were hard and too overbearing. Worst of all, the filler (or whatever you want to call the smooth part of the pudding) was too thick and custardy. C+ for the pudding. Although, at NINETY CENTS for an 8-ounce container, this is a great bargain. read more

Been going here for about 45 years now, when back in Niles try to stop by. Always delicious food, and quality service. Love the chicken, steak sandwiches, gyros, Big Boob, soup and so on. read more

Simple yet good approach on every dish is what I think of Booby's (yes, that's the name of the place). I was looking for a place to feed my son before he goes back to his dentist which is not far from the restaurant. I have never been to this place but their huge sign said "Ribs and Chicken Dinner"for I forgot how much... Well, they got me at "ribs". So I decided to give it a shot, plus, I'm bad at directions so I didn't want to go further away from the dental clinic:) My son ordered spaghetti with meatsauce and an additional order of meatballs. This comes with a choice of soup(he chose creamy chicken) and bread(with butter on the side). I ordered grilled chicken sandwich. The guys at the counter will give you your receipt and they will call your number when it's time to get your food from the counter. The spaghetti is served on a big plate and it was delicious. The meatsauce was tasty and not too heavy while the meatballs did not disappoint us too. I tried the cream of chicken soup, it had the right creaminess to it and there were pieces of white rice and chicken. Moving on, the Grilled Chicken sandwich was very satisfying. The chicken was big and cooked well. Overall, based from what we've had, I would like to believe that the other items on the menu are just as good as what we've tried. The interior is a little dark and outdated so maybe it could use a little update to have a more inviting vibe:) read more

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I've ordered Boobys restaurant so many times. Sometimes they forget to get my to go order wrong. Today I asked for a well done half chicken and they barely cooked it. I ordered a regular cheeseburger and they put coleslaw on with no ketchup or mustard. Today was my last day eating at Boobys. read more

Boobys is my favorite fast food restaurant in the northwest suburbs. The Greek salad is a large nutritious meal if you are looking for something healthy but for those looking to indulge the big boob is my go to sandwich. They also have a amazing steak sandwich and all their food is always fresh and delicious read more

Food is fine. Steak sandwich is decent, but for the money I'd order something else. It's well cooked and tenderized, so it works. Steak itself is kind of bland, but their tangy bbq sauce on the side is the missing element. Burgers are decent. Unless you really like crinkle cut fries, the fries kind of suck. Cole slaw is kind of soggy and sad. I'd probably opt for other sides if I came back. The people working the counter aren't rude per se, but they aren't exactly friendly. Witnessed one very gruff interaction with a customer over where they left a tray, felt kind of off. Also feels like they're very concious of costs, which I understand, but is strange when it appears in weird ways. Felt like I had to beg for an extra small container of sauce, and the to-go bags don't include napkins or utensils for food that required it. Prices aren't exactly cheap for the food either. All in all it's a fine place to eat if you're in the area, but with a dozen similar restaurants a short drive away, it doesn't really have anything special going for it. read more

Best steak sandwich in town !!! Don't forget to try the Bbq chicken and ribs Great Sauce also read more

Food is made fresh. Steak sandwich is always amazing very clean and professional. People who work there are very friendly and kind.

They advertise Vienna Beef hotdogs on the sign but that's not what they're serving. I've had a hotdog or three in my time in Chicago. Don't stop here. Not good. read more

Been eating at Booby's since I was a kid! Always the same hot and delicious quality! Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! 1/2 pound Big Boob is my go to but the steak sandwich is amazing! read more

One of my top 10 food choices, I missed while living out in LA for 7 years, was the Booby's steak sandwich. Booby's steak sandwich is hands down the best steak sandwich on earth! Yes you heard me right, on earth. The sauce they put on it is also to die for. Can't wait to inhale one next week! read more

Fantastic food and nice people working. Something for everyone to enjoy and you will be glad you stopped in.

This place is always my favorite!!! Been coming here for maybe more than years now! Food is always good! My favorite is their half baked chicken (greek style) Their gyros is always to die for! Salads are good! Delivery is quick and people are friendly! read more

I'll keep it short & sweet. Skirtsteak Sandwich = The Bomb For the price of the item, the taste is excellent. Don't let the color of the Booby's sauce fool you, it's 100% savory goodness! Gyros = mediocre Just get the steak sandwich!! read more

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I have been going to Booby's since I moved to the Chicago area in 1963. The last time I went there the steak sandwich dinner was $16.99. Today it was $19.99 plus tax which made it $22.24. I asked for grilled onions and a baked potato and soup. When I got home there were no grilled onions and the steak was hard to chew. There was just a plain baked potato with no sour cream or butter like there usually is. I am never spending that kind of money again for a terrible meal. I won't be back. read more

I've eaten here several times over the past few weeks and in the area this is a solid choice. I give them a star just for putting BBQ sauce on the table. It drives me nuts when restaurants are stingy with BBQ sauce or even worse, want to charge for it. Hmmm, I can get a gallon of ketchup for free, but an 1oz of BBQ sauce is 50 cents? Steak (skirt) sandwich is pretty good and @ $10 for a nice portion with 2 sides is a great deal. I read some reviews that the price puts it beyond a "typical lunch"; so buddy go get a value meal. The chicken kabob is pretty good as well, but the stated 15min wait became 20. So if you are in a hurry, get something else. If you have the time, get one and you will not be disappointed. Parking gets tight, as there is limited space to navigate between the spots and Milwaukee Ave; so be care full pulling in and out. read more

Go for the steak sandwich. Nothing else. Best steak sandwich in the local area. Yummy fries, yummy soup. I've tried the chicken kabob and chicken salad and wasn't impressed. It doesn't stand out from any other place in the area. They use to have pork tenderloin kabob on the menu, and it was amazing. Can't get good pork tenderloin anywhere (fast-food wise) unless I go to a Greek sit-down. I hope they decide to bring it back! read more

They are known for their steak sandwich and well, it's good BUT, it is not good enough to put up with the bad attitude. They are literally the rudest people, so don't expect a "hello", "thank you", or "come again", they take your money and act like they are doing YOU a favor. There is one little short bald guy who is constantly using profanity and yelling-I mean he says some of the most rude and inappropriate things and yells loud enough for the whole dining area to hear; it is so awkward and uncomfortable to eat in an environment like that. As far as the restaurant itself, its a bit old fashion looking (1980's wooden salad bowls and mauve banquet chairs) and the food (other than the steak sandwich) is so-so. There are much better options in the area. read more

Had the italian beef it had no flavor to bland it taste like hospital food but i will go to melrose park next time they know how to do beef. read more

A good, but somewhat expensive, family-owned restaurant; the whole kitchen speaks Greek. I had a steak sandwich with a side of rice and a side of coleslaw; after that, baklava for dessert. The sandwich was very good, an A-minus; the baklava was excellent, a solid A. Sandwich + sides ran $15; the baklava was $2. The restaurant is immaculately clean, including the restrooms. read more

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it's named booby's that's absolutely priceless haven't been here in a few years but i remember the food being good enough to justify going there to giggle about the name read more

Chicken Caesar salad was very good, and huge got the price. Nice atmosphere. Great location, and free parking. read more

I have been going here for 40 years, and the 1 and only reason is the steak sandwich, it is really good, and hasn't changed in that time. I get it with fries(crinkle cut), or sometimes rice. You get a really big sandwich, 2 sides, and a drink. The rest of the menu is just like any other fast food place, maybe with the exception of the Greek chicken. The one thing I really don't like here,is the staff, they act as if there doing you a favor taking your order, they are very rude at times, and I wish they had a drive thru, so I don't have to deal with them. But, there worth the trip for the steak sandwich.. They have tables to sit inside. read more

I got some spaghetti and meatballs (I had cravings but didn't want to cook). The food was delicious, but they forgot some of the sides I asked for (I got delivery). The delivery guy was also not really friendly. Maybe I'll check out the place in person one of these days: the staff might be friendlier and make my experience better. I would also like to try their burgers! read more

I went to get there bbq baby back ribs, if I had a dog he'd be very happy, those ribs were such a disappointment very hard meat old and burned, when I. Previous experience the meat was soft falling off the bone. Years going there, never again I'm not a millionaire can't afford to buy food for it to go straight to the garbage read more

Everyone loves Boobys. Good gyro. Good ribs. And the big boob it's good...but you have to do it their way...that is the only down fall read more

This place was pretty good. I stopped into Booby's for lunch while watching the bike races in Niles, IL. I got Italian Beef and we also ordered Gyros. Both were good. The Italian beef was tasty, although it could have used a couple more peppers. The Gyro was fine as well. Not amazing, but, better than others I've had from fast food joints. All in all, a good meal; and, I wouldn't hesitate to stop in again to try more of their menu! read more

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This place is very nostalgic for my family and I. My father and aunt grew up eating there and the owner still remembers them 55 years later. Amazing food! I would recommend the steak sandwich. Amazing ! I'm a coleslaw snob and this is my fav place to get it hands down ! Would highly recommend read more

Very rude customer service! To delivery driver in the morning to the staff taking your order. I order from here trying to give them a benefit of a doubt and each time I'm disappointed. They also won't do anything to make you happy when it's their fault. Will not be going here again. read more

Katie had a hot dog topped with relish and onions, serve French fries. I had the cod fish dinner with tartar sauce, French fries, a French bread roll and a salad with caesar dressing. Both had a can of Coke. Food was delicious and served fast. The staff was friendly and looked happy; like they wanted to be there. Place was clean. Just wish their washrooms occupied more than one person at a time. Food was competitively priced. Parking lot was medium sized, however you can park on the side streets if the lot is full. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Clean, Clean, Clean or is it really? People are like robots there. No friendly like customer service. HELLLOooo? Do you even talk? Of course right? Food is good, fried, grilled, etc. with plenty of tables. Where is Hilary Clinton anyway??? read more

The skirt steak sandwich here is really good and they also have a nice choice of salads

I am revising my review, while the food is still good ( although the steak sandwiches have been hit and miss lately) the attitude of the people that work there is unacceptable. They do not care if they treat you rudely because they have so much business they do not have to care. (This is not an Ed Debevic intentional rude, it's an I don't care I am just a rude person rude) I have been going there since the 1970's. They are the most rude unfriendly owners/managers ( this does not include the older man who stands on the side behind the counter) it's the two younger middle-aged guys that are the rude ones). Our family collectively spend thousands of dollars per year there ( between four families 22 people and then their friends) usually twice per month. Their delivery person is also super rude ( maybe it's part of their training...) Too big to fail so crap on your customers . read more

I ordered the big C medium well a side salad in a large drink I get the hamburger in its charcoal black the cell it was warm the garlic dressing wasn't even cold it was out in like water in if these people were Greek they obviously don't know how to make garlic dressing I brought the sea which backup to them they made another Burger but this time there was blood all over the bread blood all over the lattice and all I wanted them to do wishes give me another bun and more lattice in some old guy is like no no you have to order something else I told the other gentlemen I see you know what just give me my money back the worse place to ever go to unless you like bloody food then go there but I don't II like my meat rare medium rare but not to wear it's all over my bread the blood in on the lettuce disgusting will never go back there again I would even give this place a one star read more

The gyro meat makes you think if you should get tested for Covid-19 because you can't taste it.

Had dinner here last Thursday night. Originally from Chicago but live in Atlanta now, this place never disappoints. Had the gyro plate and my sister had the half chicken/ half slab of ribs. So much food!!! But so good. I'll be back one day when I come back to Chicago for a visit. read more

I've been eating at this restaurant for over 30 years and I won't be going back after tonight. The sign on the door say masks are required (which I appreciate), but I'd expect employees (especially managers) to follow that guideline. He was behind the counter, answering phones, making salads, plating food, etc with no mask or gloves. Then we watched him fiddle with the main entrance door and go right back into the kitchen, no hand wash. I grew up eating here, but I will no longer be going back. read more