I was pleased to find that The Original Chickies was listed on Uber Eats when I searched for it. It…read moreis a restaurant that always catches my eye while driving down Roosevelt Road en route to my barber. Its 4.9-star rating out of 20 ratings was the assurance I needed that I would have a quality experience. Looking through the menu at Chickies, I was interested in the Cheese Ravioli, Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce, Hand-Cut French Fries, and Jumbo Pizza Slice with a drink. I must say that I was surprised to see so many Italian items on the menu at Chickies because I always pictured it as a burger restaurant. I ended up ordering their Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce because it was the one thing my taste buds desired at the time--other than a slice of pizza, which I can honestly eat every day and not get bored of. I love ordering online for the convenience and the ability to schedule a pickup time. Most of the time, my orders are ready--or nearly ready--upon arrival. By the time I reached the restaurant, my order was being finished behind the counter. While waiting for my order, I just could not resist ordering a cherry milkshake--a rare item for me to see on a menu--while browsing through the menu to kill time. I joked with the employee that it is an item that will surely lure me back to Chickies. Because of this smooth experience, the likelihood of me ordering online from this location again is very high. "Mmmm... That is good!" was my first response after taking a sip of the cherry milkshake, which tasted exactly as it sounds. I had quite a few sips before even driving out of the parking lot at Chickies. It was so good that my mouth watered between sips, and I failed to take any pictures of it--which you will have to forgive me for. I was very pleased with the size of the Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce. It was beautifully presented and tasted delicious! Each bite offered a perfect blend of savory eggplant and rich red sauce, so I wasted no time finishing it. If you are staring at the Chickies menu and cannot decide what to get, look no further than the Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella & Red Sauce--it will leave you feeling thoroughly satisfied. Being that I had a great ordering experience, I would surely order from The Original Chickies again whether it be Uber Eats delivery or takeout whenever visiting the area. Service: 5 | Ambiance: 5 | Food: 5 | Overall Rating: 5 ~ Think happy thoughts. ~ Thomas G

We recently tried The Original Chickies and had a mixed--but overall decent--experience…read more The staff was friendly and helpful, which definitely made a positive impression right away. The cheeseburger was okay, but the patty was smaller than expected and could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming compared to other spots. The loaded fries were a highlight--topped with cheese, Italian beef, and fresh jalapeños. They were flavorful and absolutely massive, easily a meal on their own. We also had the breaded steak sandwich, which was decent but could have used some jalapeños for extra flavor. Portion-wise, it was very generous and easily enough for two people to share. The chicken fingers were just okay--good size, but again, a bit more seasoning would have helped. The mushrooms were solid, and the onion rings were better than most--big and crispy--but there were quite a few broken pieces. We also tried the famous cannoli shake, which tasted exactly like you'd expect--a cannoli in liquid form. If you like cannolis, you'll probably enjoy it. Overall, not a bad spot with generous portions and friendly service, but some items--especially the burgers--could use a bit more flavor and a larger patty to really stand out.

This place has a bit of an identity crisis.  The logo above the front of the door says "Coco…read moreBurger", in another part of the facade it has a logo for "Krispy Krunchy Chicken", additionally you enter through the BP gas station. This was obviously a Burger King recently as well. Finally,  there is a chain called Coco Bakery in the southwest United States and Coco's Famous Hamburgers in the Pacific Northwest (Portland,  OR) but all seem to have no relationship to this restaurant. The Hillside staff were friendly and helpful. They explained they have been there for about 6 months and walked me through the menu. There was a special running for their signature Classic Burger with fries and a small drink for $7. I also got the 3-piece Krunch Box with Jumbo Chicken Tenders for $8.49. The burger was on brioche bun (Thank you for buttering and grilling the bun! Many other places use the bun straight out of the bag.) They used leaf lettuce, tomato, two white raw onion rings, and their special sauce. It was tasty and substantial burger. The chicken strips were huge, white breast meat and met up to their Krunchy namesake. The decor was corporate Burger King as I do not think they made any changes to the interior dining area. Coco Burger also has a drive thru. We will be adding Coco Burger and Krispy Krunchy Chicken to our list for quick inexpensive bites

Went for carryout during normal business hours. Located inside BP gas station and it was not…read moreopen. Gas station attendant said it was closed indefinitely.

I made a point to avoid Portillo's because they're in every neighborhood in Chicagoland. I wanted…read moreto give my money to a local restaurant, which in this case was Ariston. Plus, it was a fantastic option during our late night travels on Friday since it was close to our current location. The place including their small restroom was clean and the staff is friendly and patient especially with indecisive people trying to decide what to order. The sausage had more flavor if you ask me, more than Portillo's, Pop's and U Dawg U.

Found this place on the way back home from Oak Park after my first stop for an Italian beef (Poor…read moreBoy) had closed early for the night and I'm glad I did. Ariston makes a decent beef sandwich with soft bread, a nice serving of sliced beef, excellent tasting au jus and good giardineira. The medium fries and beef combo that comes with a canned drink was just under $15 which is a bit pricey but still not bad for the quality. Their crinkle cut fries are delicious and we're served crispy and piping hot. I luckily got in a little after 12:15am and was able to beat out the last minute rush as a good 5-6 cars pulled into the lot after I ordered. I don't think there would have been much of a wait even I had been a little later though as my order was ready in less than 5 mins. This made me a little worried but like I mentioned the food ended up being good. The staff were not necessarily friendly but I wouldn't characterize them as rude either. They just seemed to be really dialed in to get through all the orders which I appreciated. The interior is pretty lived in but it's not overly dirty or anything. They have an almost ridiculously extensive menu so I can't say much for the rest of the food but if a good beef and fries late at night is what you're looking for Ariston is a good option.

Out of town guest here. We stopped in on a complete lark after meandering off the interstate to…read moreavoid traffic. The RC cola sign immediately took me back to my childhood and made me smile. We were greeted really warmly and had our questions answered about the menu. And when I tell you that jumbo polish sausage was worth every single calorie, I mean it. I had mine with everything except onions and relish. The hot peppers are spicy! In a great way! The sausage had a great snap when I bit into it and the classic polish sausage flavor was so good and perfectly spiced/seasoned. The bun was soft but didn't fall apart when I ate. The man who took our order was extremely nice and gave me a sample of the sloppy Joe to try as well. I felt like I was part of the neighborhood. The basket of fries was enormous and they were hot and fresh. RC tastes exactly like it did when I was a kid in Buffalo. The no-frills walk up counter/drive in style old-time atmosphere is retro-cool . We ate at one of the three standing tables . If I lived in Chicago, I would definitely be a regular at Mickey's. Thanks for a GREAT meal and warm welcome to Chicago. - your new friend from Virginia.

Great food. Great employees. Great food. I think this small restaurant has the best Italian Beef…read morearound. I go out of my way to pick up 2lbs of beef and 2lbs of sausage. Mickeys is awesome.

My first visit I had to try the Italian beef, especially with their claim it's the best in Chicago…read more I did enjoy it and the meal deal was a good value. Medium heat from the giardiniera and the beef had great flavor and a good chew. Pretty good fries and polite staff made for a 4.5 star visit.

Food is just high. I love the old skool date night Happy Days feel but the prices just don't match…read moreand everything is Al La Cart. Need more specials so people can visit more frequently.

First time stopping care, I wanted a place to check out since I was in the area and me and my…read morecolleagues were a bit hungry. I got there biggie bag and it was really good especially their chicken sandwiches. The orders came out really quick and the staff here was above average for what it's worth. It's got a pretty large parking lot for what it is parking situation wise. Restrooms were pretty clean too! Dining room was well kept at the same time . Overall, I thought this place was a solid casual visit!

TERRIBLE experience. Will never go back to this place again!. Manager Reyna was so rude and had a…read morenasty attitude. I will not even get into how bad the food was.

As a very long and faithful patron, I thought I should contact you about my experience Labor Day…read more Along with another couple, we visited Gene and Jude's and were terribly disappointed with the quality of the hotdog (sausage). The skin was extremely tough and not the usual snappiness. It was like you had to gnaw through it. All four of us agreed. I don't know if it was an anomaly or if you changed the recipe with Vienna or, God forbid, vendors. This is not a criticism, but an alert to fix a potential issue.

Looking at fries piled directly on top of a hot dog, my back immediately warned me, "That is a…read moredangerous game to play!" But I had to see what the hype around Gene & Jude's was all about. ​I caught them at a great time with a short line. Their menu is delightfully simple and typical classic Chicago style with minimalist topping choices (mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers) so ordering was a breeze. A single dog with fries and a medium drink came out to about $9. ​While waiting, I loved watching their team work like a well-oiled machine behind the counter. Fresh hand-cut potatoes were dropping into the fryer, and the assembly crew was constantly building dogs and piling massive heaps of steaming fries on top. High output, fantastic energy! I even asked one of the prep guys if I could snap a picture, and he was super cool about it. ​The meal itself was awesome. The fries were piping hot, perfectly salted, and very generous in portion. Once I dug down to the dog, that first bite took me by complete surprise, the snap of the natural casing and the flavor were incredible. Before I knew it, I was clearing the paper wrapper and completely understanding why people order double dogs or multiple single dogs. Be warned it will have your back talking to you too. Lol! Highly recommended legend!

My first time eating at Buona. I was driving by after work and decide to stop here and grab some…read morefood. The young lady behind the counter. Lilliana was very nice and friendly. There is a wide menu selection that features Italian beef, pizza, pasta, burgers salads etc. I decide to order the Italian Beef dipped with peppers and a side order of fries. Quick service. I didn't have to wait long to order my food or receive my order. Nice space dining area and decor. Now the rating on the food. My Italian Beef was ok but the peppers overpowered the season of the beef. My fries were too hard to eat. Good service but I was disappointed with the food.

Always used to go. Had to drive back for a sandwich they forgot to put in. Then they gave me free…read morefries and the wrong sandwich.. which I didn't notice till I got home. Ruined my dinner all together. Also sent a message to the manager on their online message board with my email and phone number and never heard a thing. Come on. Do better.

Don't forget the customers at the front. Been waiting 5 minutes with no one in sight.read more

Still the absolute worst McDonald's. Complained yesterday to their corporate about sitting in the…read moredrive-through parking spot for 15 minutes for a small order. And it was still wrong. My roommate went over tonight and the outer drive-through menu was not working properly. Nobody acknowledged him, and when he drove around, the employees in the drive thru gave him the dirtiest looks. So done with McDonalds in Hillside... Who owns this location?

TL;DR: good, fast, cheap eats…read more Cash only! This place is a small little building with decent parking in the back. Lots of tables out front to eat. You order and they make it as you speak. Our entire meal was ready by the time I got my change. FOOD: ~Italian beef (4.5/5): great flavor and the Giardiniera was tasty. Spicy and vinegary. So good. Would maybe get extra beef in it (idk if they do that). Bun was perfectly dipped. ~Italian sausage (4/5): Great flavored sausage ~Fries (3.5/5): good fries. Like if you get the perfect version of McDonald's fries. Definitely a must try!

Ambiance of Johnnies is a quick come-in, order, and head-out kind of spot, quick kind of service,…read morewith a few tables outside if you want to eat there. I tried the Italian beef and sausage combo with sweet and spicy peppers. Tasty, but a mouthful--I'd get the sausage on its own next time and peppers on the side. The lemon Italian ice is a must, especially on a hot summer day!