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    Budacki's Drive In

    4.3 (317 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    BUDACKI'S DRIVE IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jason W.

    Decent. I might skip the cheesesteak next time. Service was nice and not too long given they were busy.

    Veggie dog
    Alex T.

    Hands down best veggie dog I've had. Made better by the very fair price and it comes with a free side of fries which are also great, perfectly crispy. Counter seating is perfect for just a quick bite but there's also outdoor seating. Would definitely recommend!

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    Michelle E.

    You can't get a deal like this! I thought I'd try this place since I've walked by it many times and there seems to always be people here. I got the 1/4 cheeseburger with bacon and fries with a soda for under $15.00. The hamburger was big and you get a ton of fries. Service was fast even with a line. Not much inside seating, but there are picnic tables outside. Lots of items on the menu, with some surprises like Korean style beef.

    Eric W.

    Shame on me for living in Lincoln Square for 3 years and only just going to Budacki's . This might be my go to lunch place just because it's good food at a reasonable price . It's definitely popular with both adults and students because it has burgers and fries, hot dogs, corn dogs . I just tried the Seoul Steak Bowl, which is marinated sliced beef over rice and with something called Atomic Sauce (spicy !) loved it . It was really hearty and delish. Service here is always great , fast and friendly . Will say they pick up around noon so you can save yourself some time by going before or after lunch rush . This is a no frills place that gets food right.

    James R.

    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.

    Burger, fries, and a can of Coke meal for $10.50
    Brie G.

    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!

    Chicago Dog!! Yum
    Just F.

    A solid spot for Chicago Dog and fries on the cheap. The staff is friendly, outside picnic table seating with umbrellas & you can feed the little sparrows...

    Cheeseburger
    Nette B.

    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.

    Mint Chocolate Chip Shake
    Alex Anne M.

    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.

    Italian beef combo with hot peppers
    Sadie W.

    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

    Vegan dog with fries.

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    Best wings in the city. Same recipe as Crisp but it has its own parking lot and picnic tables.

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    Beef Korean bowl is awesome! We also love the fries - just make sure to add the celery salt on them before you leave with your food!!

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