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.

sweet service the guy with the snake bites was very sweet offered to clean or table and very…read morerespectful to us thank you !!

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"

I went to Johnny's and had a great lunch, the hot dog was spot on delicious, one of the best…read morearound, I also had the gyros sandwich the meat was very flavorful and they really piled it on along with onions, tomatoes, and of course the sauce, it was an all around good experience, I love the atmosphere, it's very inviting and comfortable, with two big tv's and booths along the wall, I really enjoyed a delicious lunch if you are in the area and want to grab a quick lunch that will not break the bank, Johnny's is the place to go.

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 stopped in Chicago heading home from our trip out west and wanted to find some Chicago dogs. Let…read moreme tell you, this is such a great spot! Pretty sure I met Jimmy the man himself! Amazing customer service and the food lived up to the hype. Not only are the hot dogs amazing but the fries are very similar to McDonald's style but even better! A definite must try!

Best burger ever in the area great guy and always smiling! I wish hm the best . Great spot and…read morealways busy

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.

This place is a classic. I have come here for over 30 years, it is awesome. Ownership changed but…read morethe new owner has this place on point. If you like Five guys but do not like paying $25 for a b urged and fry's. You will love happy dog. I am not a big hotdog fan but my wife loves them here. I get a big burger and fry's. You cannot miss coming to the Happy Dog

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. )

Service was great! Owner was awesome!…read moreFood was great and as I remember it from Chicago, it's great that we can still have good hot dogs Chicago style close to home. Will definitely come back again.

No Seats! No Ketchup! No Pretense! No Nonsense!…read more Pay attention! 70 Years. That's right. 70 YEARS!! Ahh yes, Gene & Jude's in River Grove, Illinois. I will always have fond memories of eating a ton of hot dog lunches here. It occurred during my 'serious' working life at Jensen Sound Labs in nearby Schiller Park. Back in the day, Gene & Jude's was a teensey tiny, stand-and-eat-over-a-counter-french-fries-stuffed-into-your-snappy-Vienna-Beef-dog kinda place. It still has a devoted cult following. As it is with all good things, the restaurant has only become bigger and better! Gene & Jude's has such a wonderful location near and around many office buildings that house large companies. And a forest preserve nearby. Today, the same hot dog and fries combo I ate back in the day is still a great value for struggling sound mixers and speaker-based Motorola employees and of course, all the other working class. The snappy Vienna Beef Dog with the only condiments, consisting of yellow mustard, green relish, onions, and sport peppers, then smothered and covered in fries, "Depression style", is currently priced at $4.69! You need to visit this icon if you're ever in the Northwest Chicago area suburbs. You won't regret it.

Still the Greatest hotdog on the planet after eating here for 45+ years and my parents eating years…read moreand years before me everything is still the same ambience inside of the restaurant. It's standing room only to eat your hotdog. The line is always out the door, 15 minute wait for the greatest hotdog known to man. The food taste exactly the same as it did 45 years ago the service is faster than ever the inside has never changed since I was a little kid after many nights of being at the thirsty whale which was adjacent behind Gene and Jude's is where all the rockers hung out and the greatest bands of Chicago came through ..their we would eat hotdogs at two and three in the morning. My children are now full teenagers, and got to experience the Gene and Jude hotdog and we're delighted beyond belief now living outside of Chicago coming into town to have the greatest hot dog and still be exactly the same. The fries are exactly the same ,the inside exactly the same, with a few more awards. This is 100% the best Chicago, hot dog and greatest hotdog on the planet. You must visit this place just to experience the years and years and years of excellence. Enjoy!!... May it bless your life as it has mine. God bless Gene and Jude's team. Keep the tradition and hots going. PS don't forget to get your Gene and Jude's merch. It is now available. Cheers

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.

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.