Amazing gyros! The gyros tastes awesome. We love their mozzarella sticks, French fries, and gyros.read more

Wow! This place REALLY surprised us…read more We were looking for something different from the usual burgers, pizza, and tacos routine after my girlfriend mentioned she'd been craving gyros. Naturally, I started searching for places nearby, and while there was no shortage of options, Nicky's immediately stood out. Their photos looked incredibly well presented, with gyro meat piled high and genuinely generous portions. When we arrived just before 7 PM, the parking lot was nearly full, and after our experience, I can absolutely see why. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They could tell it was our first visit and happily walked us through the menu, answering every question with genuine warmth and patience. The food itself was excellent. Everything came out piping hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The gyro meat was tender without being overly fatty or dry. The hand-cut fries were especially impressive, perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. The onion rings and mozzarella sticks were equally well executed. The real showstopper, though, was the imported Greek baklava. I've had baklava from many different regions and styles over the years, and this was easily some of the best I've ever had. Rich, syrupy, incredibly flavorful, with a heavier note of cinnamon layered throughout that made it truly stand out. The menu is expansive, covering all the classic greasy spoon favorites you'd hope for, and the restaurant itself was clean, bright, and bustling with people clearly enjoying themselves. Near the end of our meal, the same staff member who helped us at the counter came by to check on us and ask if we needed anything else, which was a really nice touch. She also mentioned this is the original family-owned location, and honestly, that care and pride really shows. Overall, a fantastic first experience, and we're very glad we decided to stop in. We'll definitely be back soon to try more of the menu.

Portillo's is one of my favorite in the Chicago area. I love the Italian Beef I took out of town…read moreguest here and Portillo did not disappoint. They nailed it My guest now love Portilllo's as much as I do. One had the combo Itslian Beef and Sausage My other friend had a Chicago hotdog. I literally enjoyed their enjoyment of the Portillo's experience. The space is open and welcoming The staff is engaging and entertaining. My friends enjoyed how they called out the pick up numbers by rhyming "number 609 you should be on time" "708 don't be late"

It's no secret, Portillo's known for their Italian Beefs…read more They're tender and juicy. I always ordered it dipped and with hot peppers and mozzarella cheese. For dessert we always ordered the chocolate cake, you know if you know. Pro tip, after you order make sure to do the survey on the receipt to get a free order of fries which you can redeem on the same visit.

Delicious, that's what I have to saw about Johnny's Gyros Dinner, the salad you get with your meal…read morewas great tasting with onions, olives and of course feta cheese, the dressing is so flavorful, it's a great start to a most delicious Gyros sandwich and the fries are cooked just right and plentiful, if you have not been here yet and your looking for a great place that offers delicious food, good atmosphere and you can't beat the prices then get over to Johnnys, you will not be disappointed.

Johnny's food is consistently good! I have tried numerous things on their menu and everything has…read morebeen fresh and delicious. Their Italian beef is outstanding. Love the crinkle cut fries too! Their cheeseburger has good flavor and reminds me of a homemade backyard grilled burger. I personally prefer supporting small businesses so this place is a perfect spot to do that. The prices are reasonable and they have some great meal specials too. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The interior is comfortable and clean with a mix of a few booths and some tables.

We had a couple of Chicago-style hot dogs and fries. The food was delicious. The fries were super…read morecrispy. We made it a point to go back again while we were visiting from out of town.

I have driven by many times and decided to give them a try. I know it's a hot dog stand but I got…read moretheir chicken sandwich. The french fries were good and the soda was fresh. I would definitely pass on the chicken sandwich. The flavor was odd and it's a processed breaded chicken patty. Price point was standard.

I love this place. Hole in the wall. Friendly staff. Delicious fast food. The hot dogs are what…read morethey are known for but I despise hot dogs. Usually go with a burger. Today it was Italian beef. What a great sandwich. The beef was piled high and sliced super thin. The bun soft and fresh. The flavor was unbelievable. It reminded me of the beef from some very famous Chicago places like Johnnie's. This is a must stop.

Nice little place, driven by many times so I decided to give it a try. Ordered a Jalapeño…read moreCheeseburger, fries and a Hotdog. Wish I would have known the hotdog came with fries, was not clear on menu. I got 2 fries. The burger was very, not too much heat from the jalapeños. The fries were Ok, a little cold. The hotdog was ok, relish was a bit sweet. I liked the extra sport peppers.

My first time here. I just wanted a couple hot dogs. But I was hungry, so I also got a combo wet,…read moresweet, and hot. And all I can say is..... thank goodness. That combo was awesome. The dogs were perfect. But what ever they use to cook the fries in???? they were some of the best fresh cut fries I've ever had, anywhere!! A really great hotdog joint in Yorkville. I'm definitely going back. (I wish I would have taken a photo of the food but it was gone in mins.... all of it. )

First time coming here, I was in the mood for a hot dogs since a few of the other places were…read moreclosed or there was a long wait. Thankfully this place had no wait! The owner was very nice and friendly! He was friendly and attentive. The menu was a bit small but I was so solely in the mood for hot dogs anyways. The prices were a little above average but I couldn't complain about supporting a small business. Wait times were not bad at all. The food was phenomenal! I even took a free hat too as a little souvenir.

Always 5 out of 5 stars!…read more Just returned from a trip and it's always a must to stop in for hot dogs for the family! It did not disappoint! Needed to Chicago food!

We have a tradition; Blackhawks hockey and Gene & Jude's. We go downtown to the game and hit Gene…read moreand Jude's on the way home. Every single time we have stopped in, our order has been 100% correct and piping hot. My daughter and I like the single dog and fries with everything - my husband and son like the double dog and fries with everything. This is a grab and go kind of place, unless you don't mind standing at the counter - that's one of my favorite things to do. I can't wait for hockey season to start again, I am missing Gene & Jude's.

I would have to agree with the positive reviews that this Italian beef is the real deal. Someone…read moresaid this was salty but I'm pretty sure she just made up stuff. The bread was not stale, it was fresh. They gave me a lot of sweet peppers and meat. I had it dipped. The meat was juicy and tender. I could have eaten two of these but I wasn't sure how big it was. I also got a chili cheese dog. It was good but not as memorable as the beef. I would have to come back and try the cheesy Italian beef and Italian sausage. They have one single person restroom and a good amount of seats. I came at night so most of the orders were takeout. The staff was friendly.

they have wonderful, homemade beef sandwiches, and their chicken sandwiches are freshly grilled to…read moreorder. Serve with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Very very tasty and healthy if you want to eliminate the mayonnaise been healthier. This place has never let us stone, always fresh beef, plentiful portions, and nice service.