Tonight I wants a beer and a burger and that is exactly what I had---- and what a DELICIOUS burger it was. Juicy, full of flavor, and I had mine with grilled onions and they were super flavorful. I enjoyed the neighborhood feel and felt welcome from the moment I entered. Started with a bowl of their chili and that was amazing too. Found out after I ate it was "award winning" chili. We will be back!' read more

Nick's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

My friend and I came here because Lemont is a halfway (30 min) meeting point for both of us. We met around 7:15 on a Monday night. There were maybe 3-4 people sitting at the bar. I ordered a grilled cheese on Texas Toast ($4) with a cup of vegetable meatball soup ($3). The vegetable meatball soup was really flavorful! The grilled cheese was pretty big and extremely cheesy. It was really good! My friend got cheese flavored chips which were not homemade- they came in a packaged bag- she did not like them. The menu says cash only and NO fries. No fries?!!! Those are the best part of a meal! Service was ok. If you're stopping by here, I'd definitely recommend the grilled cheese and vegetable meatball soup! =) read more

Bring your appetite! We started out with a split bowl of the house chili & delicious as it was, wished we hadn't. Very good, soupy with rich tomato taste. But then 2 of the biggest burgers I've ever seen came out! Cooked prefect - juicy & not too greasy. I added mushrooms & fried onions, yum! My husband had cheese on his & it came out thick & perfectly melted over the entire burger just like it's supposed to be. Highly recommend! Cute small bar with great food, excellent prices. Terrific bloody Mary! read more

Nick's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Well, we finally made it and we were not disappointed. Every time we tried before, they were busy. Today we got in before the crowd. We couldn't do the Nick burger because it's just too much burger, but the Mrs and I love Patty Melts and that was our choice. The Melt was perfect, the right amount burger spread over the bun with cheese on top and bottom and right amount of grilled onions. Cooked just rights with just enough pink. Yes it is a bar but so what. Not always keen about cash only but for some reason today was perfect ......maybe because the Hawks were winning. We're definitely going to be back. read more

Former Lemont resident. Went to Nick's several times, and never had a problem with the burger-n-chips we were served. The burgers are, what, a pound? 12 ounces? I don't remember, just that they were huge, and nothing fancy, but always cooked properly. I will try to explain why I can't give it five stars, though. I have had better tasting burgers. I kind of recall that they weren't always open whenever we wanted to go there. We always felt like eating a Nick burger was always like taking your own, quiet mini food challenge, like if you finished it, that you deserved a t-shirt. That's not really their fault, I suppose we could have ordered one and shared it.... ...cripes, what am I saying? It's a Lemont institution, you should go. I just never came away thinking 'five stars'. read more

Small town bar with country like service. A very simple, huge, delicious burger.

This place is fantastic! We came here after a day of gallivanting in Lemont and what a perfect place to stop. The bar was practically empty, aside from a few regulars and everyone in the place was as nice as can be. The owners happened to be there at the time and came over to talk to us. There is a house dog who is very friendly, and they made sure to let us know that during the day friendly dogs are more than welcome. The prices are reasonable and there was one of those electronic jukeboxes on the wall to pick music. There were two small pool tables I believe and even though there were about 8 of us, no one gave us any nasty looks like some of those Lemont bars. Nick's isn't the fanciest bar, and it may look like a bit of a dive, but the people are great and it's a nice place to hang out. Kudos Nick's! read more

5-star burger. Freshly ground beef tossed on a bun way too small so the ends stick out the sides. So lovely I wish I had one right now Nick's is a dive bar with 5-6 tables tops. The bartender performs double-duty as your waiter/waitress and serves a nice cold old style along with your burger should you choose that route. The reason there are so few reviews is because anyone who goes to Nick's would not know what Yelp is. Go to Nick's. Get a beer. Get the burger. Enjoy it's monstrous size and plan your next trip back. Cause the minute you leave you will be thinking about the burger for the next week read more

This place goes on list of places to avoid. Food might be really good but couldn't get past the noise and unfriendly vibe.

Came here for my first time on Friday night and it was great! Very small menu but I knew that I had to get the burger and it was delicious! It was fresh and didn't taste like another chain burger. They're a small hole in the wall place but I'm okay with that. No fries (chips instead) and that was okay too. They don't take credit card, only cash (an ATM is located inside). All in all it was a great experience, perfect for a quiet Friday night. read more

Got out of Chicago for half-a-day and took a short trip down to Lemont, IL to soak up some small town charm. While there I happened into Nick's Tavern. I was looking for lunch and a beer, and didn't think much of the place when I walked in, but one of the very friendly locals encouraged me to stay for a burger, and wow, what a burger! Huge but not greasy, most people seem to cut them into fourths... just fantastic. Sitting at the bar I quickly realized that this was a destination spot for the locals as lots of people seemed to know each other. Everyone was very friendly and made me feel right at home. It's definitely a bar, but clean and welcoming enough that several families were there with children. I also wouldn't term it a dive bar as again, the place was clean and well managed. I'll continue to stop into this place anytime I'm in Lemont! read more

Great burgers cooked the way you order. The homemade chicken soup was outstanding. Great place, low key and priced for folks on a budget. read more

Nick's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

What a burger!! Greasy for sure, but not messy as the bun soaks it all up nicely. When you want to get back at your cardiac system with something deadly delicious I say go all out. Cheap drinks all around in 2016 terms. A pint of high quality Pollyanna will set you back $4. Miller Lite: $2.25. Yes cash only, but at the price point who cares? Tip Matt well behind the bar, that guy truly serves to please. read more

If you're in the mood for a local dive bar with a friendly atmosphere and awesome burgers (as big as a baby's head) then head over to Nick's. This place is tiny, but there is relatively high turn-over rate while local Lemonsters stop in for a burger and a beer while catching up on local gossip, sports news, while keeping an eye on the game. Despite the high turnover, this place is almost always at or near capacity. Nonetheless, when my friends and I met here for burgers, beer, and reminiscing, we were not hustled to make room for other customers. read more

My bf picked this place. After hearing it was on Chicago's Best AND they served ONE LB burgers we had no choice but to go. Portion size is very important to him as you can see. Nick's is located in downtown Lemont with plenty of street parking right out front. We visited this local hot spot on a Friday around 6pm. We were lucky to snag one of the last few open tables. The place was full of locals, a rowdy group of middle age women, 20 something guys taking shots of Patron at the bar, and other sipping on Coors Lights. I was not quite up for the burger and did not want to take leftovers home. I opted for the Chicago-style hot dog. My bf got the burger. The hot dog was thick and juicy (yes, you! get your mind out of the gutter! ). Stuffed with onions, relish and mustard. I stole multiple bites of the burger and it was awesome. No twist on it. Just a burger done exactly how all American burgers should be done. A unique pitch. They pride themselves in NOT having fries. Hmmmmmm Although I think most of the time I would rather just not have fries especially if they are mediocre. However, tonight instead of mediocre fries I had mediocre BBQ chips. Skip those. While I thought the burger would be bigger, closer to this (http://www.huddle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fat-guy-eating-giant-hamburger.jpg) at least it's less likely to make you hamburger shaped in the middle. read more

This place is a bit of a hole in the wall. It's a small place but has great food at good prices. The atmosphere is dark, as a bar typically is, and the service is wonderful. I had the chili dog the other day, going against the grain (everyone raves about their burgers) and it was awesome. Less than $5, too! The burger is HUGE! Very worth the money and looked awesome, although I didn't taste it. I recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

Went here for a burger after hearing about it from multiple folks for over 10 years. Not sure why I didn't make my way over here before. Nicks is a little hole in the wall place - if there were 25 people in here you'd be bumping elbows. I sat at the bar and ordered a beer and the "Little Nick" which is an 8 ounce burger with cheddar cheese. I was able to see into the kitchen from my seat and I saw the most beautiful red burger patty go on to the grill that I've ever seen - I could tell from 20 feet away that this is the kind of ground meat you get at your local butcher shop - not something that comes from Sysco that's been frozen for months. The burger took a while to cook, however I did order it well done. Even with it being well done, it had plenty of flavor and even with it being the "Little Nick" was more than filling. I complimented my burger with some Andy Capp's Hot Fries - which I hadn't had in years - and a Polyanna beer. All in my check was slightly over $11. Not too bad! All in all this place is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. I will be back! Protip: Bring cash - they don't take credit cards. There is an ATM on site though if you happen to forget. read more

Great Burgers & Friendly service. Really enjoyed our first visit in. The atmosphere was unique and loved the spot between all of the local lemont bars read more

Went there on Friday night with a group of people from work, and had a fantastic time! Very small place with cap at about 50 people, and the place was packed! Every seat at the bar taken and the tables full too. Some might call it a dive bar, but to me that brings up negative images which don't fit Nick's. Bar was super clean and the decor was what I'm going to term 'bar classic'. Not a ton of beers on tap, but they have a pretty standard bottle selection. Nick's is definitely known for it's Nickburgers, which are almost as large as the plate they come on. Definitely get everything(lettuce, tomato, pickles, relish, ketchup, mustard, onions-grilled or raw) on your burger, especially the grilled onions. They make their burgers fresh daily, and you can definitely taste that they're not pansy frozen pub burgers! If you are starving, maybe you could finish the entire burger, but I was pleasantly full on half a burger, two beers and a bit of the bar mix. The owners, Don and Rob were working their butts off that night, but they still found time to chat with everyone and were very sincere in making sure everything was to our liking. Great set of guys who make you want to make this your usual hang out spot, and I definitely would if I lived closer to Lemont! read more

Great place to eat a burger in Lemont. Cozy and clean. I can tell regulars are there alot.

My husband and I just happened to be in town visiting family, and we wanted to come to Nick's after seeing it on Chicago's Best. It took the bartender awhile to realize we were ready to order, but it was worth the overall wait. We split the Nickburger between us, and it was definitely as advertised. However, I wished I had ordered the whole thing, I still think I could've ate a whole burger. We knew it was 1 lb., but didn't realize it was a thinner patty. This also seems like it's a White Sox bar/tavern which is fine (we're Sox fans!), so beware if you're a North Sider. You might get ignored. read more

Get the Nick Burger. Its one pound of pure pleasure. So juicy. Bun is super fresh. Great service.

Awesome little place with the greatest burgers. Prepare yourself by not eating for days and grab a burger. You will not be disappointed.

Just left Nick's before the 2 week closure. Fantastic food and fantastic service! We love the BLT!!! We will see you in 2 weeks.

Appalling bad service. Tuesday night bartender just completely ignored me like I had rolled around in dogshit or something. Really couldn't believe it. They don't care for outsiders here. Chicago folks stay away... read more

We stopped by this little hole in the wall because we heard of the Big Nick burgers. We were about half an hour late. Kitchen closed at 11. So we sat and had a drink with the new owner. Very friendly place. We had a great time with the bar tender. And the Dr. Who's Tardis shaped cooler in the corner. And they have Shlitz in bottles. We were there with an Irish fellow that just got off the boat and we told him that was a premium beer and he had to try it. Well of course, everyone that walked into the place after that he talked them into drinking Shlitz. The owner loved him. Great little find. Will be back for the burgers. read more

Horrible place. Order 2 burgers to go while my family ate because I had to leave and they didn't even start the burgers until I asked her about them. I guess she was expecting us to watch my family eat while I waited for my burger to go. So I just left. Then the first time the bartender was too hungover to read an id. Which I find very immature especially the fact that she was like 50. read more

Best hamburgers in the south suburbs! Be warned that the burgers are a full 1 lb, so don't get too concerned that they don't have French fries. If you can finish the 1lb burger, you probably didn't need the fries. Atmosphere is that of a clean small old school tavern. Service could be a littler cheerier. The waitress/bartender was a little cold and somewhat rude. But the burgers are worth it. read more

Absolutely dry food. The food was served on paper plates with plastic forks - hardly worth the price. And then they make you pay for the order with cash only without any signs. What a waste of my time and experience. read more

Nothing more then decent. Food seemed nuked but tasted good. The place needs a facelift!

I'm not sure what all the five star reviews are about. I'm guessing the selling point of this place is the burger, (based on other favorable reviews.) which I did not have. I just found it to be a very small-town, dive bar-ish, 70's feel kind of place. read more

What a great surprise! I had played golf at Ruffled Feathers in Lemont near Cog Hill so you have an idea of where I was. Asked a few people about any great burger places nearby. All recommended us to Nick's on Main downtown ? Lemont. Or old town. Small place - about 14 seats at a bar and maybe 32 others table seats. It was an odd hour on a Wednesday so we got 2 of the last seats. Waiter, MATT - terrific nice guy - said have the famous NICK's Cheeseburger. I was particular on the medium rare. Closer to rare than medium. He said that Lori the cook knows how to do it right. Added grilled onions read more

I have been getting the Nick burger since 1996. The burgers are big, juicy, fresh and tasty. The value is great. It is filling and most people have some left over for the next day. They have drink specials and the workers are friendly. It is a great place to sit back, watch a game, have some beers and enjoy a great meal. I will always be a fan of Nick's Tavern. read more

Nick's is Thee place in Lemont for the best burger. Karen is the best bartender.

Always ask what the soup is. Italian wedding is my favorite here but i have never been disappointed with anything else. Great burgers. Nothing fancy, but attention to fresh ingredients and a great product. Awesome dive bar. Beer is always cold and fresh tasting, and service is great. They do pick up orders too. Cash only. Don't pass this place up! read more

This place is great! The burger actually tastes good. Not like one of those spots where you gotta put all the fancy trash on it to finally give the burger flavor (lookin at you gastro pubs) oh no, this burger patty is tasty. This place has now hit my top places-to-ride-to list. I went during lunch so I couldn't partake in any tasty frosty beverage but come spring when I get back out on the bike Nicks here I come!!! read more

Hamburger was huge and awesome.cooked through yet stayed juicy and also tried the homemade chili and that was equally delicious and to top it off the root beer was also very good. Will be back for sure. only thing is be careful with kids going as F bombs were flying the whole meal as it is a bar read more

Seen Nick's on Chicago's Best. I was going to be in Lemont and thought I would give it a try. I'm so happy I did. I took the burgers to go. My husband and I both thought they were great. Had other family members say "hey what's that you're eating" so I gave them Nick's number and they called, placed an order too. Needless to say, they were happy with my recommendation. We will all be back. Hopefully to dine in next time. read more

The staff is always friendly and the food is always awesome. The giant burger is their claim to fame, but the grilled cheese is the hidden gem. Best. Grilled. Cheese. Ever. I typically get giardiniera, bacon, and tomato with American cheese on Texas toast. Nick's sponsors my softball team and now I can't wait for Thursday night so I can get one of these delicious sandwiches! read more

Straight up to the top of my favorite burgers. I like the simple menu. Who doesn't love Andy Capps?? The setup is nice too. Yes it is small, but I enjoy that "small town" feel that it gives off. Sit back with a nice burger, a cold beer, some friends, and the game on in the background. The staff is very friendly and truly appreciates you being there. Darryl (Proud member of The Food Club) read more