Stacks is a great place to grab a little taste of Chicago eats. They have limited hours so you need to be aware of that if you are planning to visit. The place is super casual, with limited seating. The staff is super friendly and brought our food to our table and checked in on us as well. We tried a variety of Chicago favorites with crinkle cut fries and onion rings. The onion rings were delicious, they seemed to be hand cut which is a nice treat. Thanks Stacks! read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - All the best! - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

I decided to try the Chicago Hot Dog this time for lunch. Stacks's has this dog tasting like you will find at a good Chicagoland hot dog place. Poppy seed bun, Vienna beef hot dog, with a snap to it, when you bite into the casing. The condiments are applied in the correct order. Mustard, sweet relish, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers. There was also a dill pickle spear. One thing about the sport peppers, they didn't ask me if I wanted them like many Chicago spots would. They just put them on. I didn't notice any celery salt, but honestly the hot dog is salty enough. Taste was spot-on. While I would of rather had fresh cut fries, the crinkle cuts were still tasty. read more

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Food was really good and the prices were fair. The staff there were super friendly. I got the Chicago Dog and chili cheese fries the were excellent the portion was huge. read more

The fries are hot and crispy and the Italian beef was amazing! I got extra peppers on it and was not disappointed. My son got the same and almost didn't finish it. Great way to end a beach day by dining outside. They brought the food straight to the table and the staff was friendly. read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - Italian beef with peppers and fries. - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

This unique eatery has the best food that I've found in this side of the state. Fresh Fresh Fresh! Small place with great food.

The food is authentic Chicago food, we get the Italian beef and Chicago style hot dogs mostly. Has gotten very expensive. Staff could be friendlier. They always seem to have an attitude. read more

Eureka!!! At last, perfect Chicago dog without the airport. One of my rituals when traveling through Chicago O'Hare airport was to always stop and get a hotdog a Chicago hotdog because you could only get them in Chicago or so I thought. we are living on a boat now and I was at West Marine. New area. Home Depot right next door. Right next to Home Depot Chicago hot dogs. Perfect. So I called Peggy to see if she had eaten lunch she hadn't I said how's the Chicago hot dog sound here She said OK. Keep in mind she's not a big fan of eating hotdogs. Must be something to do with being this South Dakota farm girl. So anyway I go in the car is loaded with groceries the last thing I should be doing I was stopping but I it's a Chicago style hotdog right down to the bun. I'm glancing over the menu and there's a lot of other options one of them was the onion rings but I was crunched on time so I didn't order any. Somebody else smarter than me did order the onion rings because I saw them come up later my God they looked awesome! Next time. So I get home with my bag of four hotdogs Peggy never eats two so I was just getting a spare to throw in the refrigerator for later. Again, I'll say this Peggy never eats two hotdogs never never never. Until today. She ate my spare hotdog. I was heartbroken I should've bought five. If you haven't figured this out by now let me spell it out to you if you're looking for a diner they have hamburgers and other stuff too but this place is worthy of checking out and the great thing is, it's a mile and a half from our boat not even as a crow flies. I still can't believe it as I'm wrapping this up Chicago dogs just a Stones Throw. Life is looking pretty good. read more

First experience with a shaved beef sandwich here years ago and it had me hooked. Quick service and good food. Menu was a but lacking, but it's your looking for something to fit a specific craving, this fills its. read more

It's a small, humble local dive and absolutely epic! They specialize in Chicago style Italian beef and sausage and it doesn't disappoint. The Italian beef was juicy, great flavor with a lot of sweet and hot peppers. That's all we had and we can definitely recommend it! They have a few other options including Italian sausage and combo beef/sausage. Sorry no pics of food, we scarfed it down too quickly! But what really set them apart was the 3 ladies working the day we came. We were running late and arrived right before closing. We called ahead to see if a large order was okay and when we arrived, they were all smiles, made us feel welcome and put our order together while chatting pleasantly. All three were just fantastic, and gave us a few small extras that were very much appreciated! They were just so nice! Thanks Stacks for a great visit, we'll be back! read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - Exterior - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

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Great Chicago Style Everything!!! Service is great as well, needs to be a lot more bigger for all the customers that come in and enjoy the small quaint seating area. read more

The italian beef meat was very tough. Fries were good, but everything else tasted like cafeteria food. Don't come here especially if you have had real Chicago food. read more

I'll definitely be back. Closest food I've had that brings me back to my Chicago roots. The Polish sausage was excellent. The beefs were good - needed a smidge more salt. The chili cheese fries were a bit different than what I'm used to but overall everything was good. Staff was friendly. Orders were quick. It's a small place so not much seating. read more

Best old fashioned burgers and sandwiches in town don't miss out on the opportunity for lunch small and charming fries are made when ordered onion rings are a favorite read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - Classic burger and rings - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Today I tried the philly. It was dipped and soggy. Bun bottom was hard. Not impressed. I did order the onion rings, enjoyed them. The sausage potato and kale soup( sounded like Zuppa Toscanini ) it had 1 potato in it. Not my favorite. I've had better. It was meh!! read more

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Probably as close to Chicago style as you're gonna get around these parts. Italian beef sandwich is a little bland. The portion isn't bad, bigger than Kozel's downtown. But, the taste is a far cry from Chicago. Beef was rather dry despite being soaked in juice. Fries are pretty good though. Be warned. The prices listed on the website are lower than what they actually are. read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - a sandwich and french fries - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Glad this place is still here. I only get to Grand Haven once every year or two, but my wife and I always try to go to Stacks for amazing Italian beef sandwiches. I like the hot & sweet pepper option--yum. The potato salad is also awesome. The divey (but clean) building is a big part of the charm, and there's outside seating for nice days. Super-friendly staff too. Someday I'll order something different. read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - prices and prices - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

To get an original Chicago. Vienna Beef hot dog in western Michigan, thus is the place to go

Worst hot dogs I've ever had. I ordered the Chicago dog and a chili cheese dog. Where to start.... the weiner itself was dry and shriveled, not good at all. The chili did not taste like chili, it tasted like plain ground beef. The hot dogs were very small and weren't really worth more than $1-$2/each due to the poor quality. The onion rings were good however. The fries were just average. read more

Delicious, authentic Chicago style food! The Chicago Dog is great, loaded with fresh tomatoes, relish, onion and peppers, not to mention how fresh and high quality the meat is! The employees are fast and friendly! read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - Chicago Dog and chili cheese fries. - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

I got the Italian beef and onion rings. The Italian beef wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked and was on the dry side. I had high expectations since looking at reviews and it didn't impress but will give it another shot. The onion rings were AMAZING! Lightly breaded and just enough salt. I would come back solely for the onion rings. Best I have ever had. read more

If you need Chicago style food, this place is very good. The beef is just like Portillo's. Chicago style hot dogs. They even serve the #1 drink, Coke. Service is fast and friendly. I hope they grow. read more

Chicago Italian Beef with sweet and hot peppers reminded me of my college days at Northern Illinois University. Also, Italian Sausage is great. read more

The place is cozy but has outside seating if needed. I opted to eat inside and the eating area was clean and tidy. The order taker was kind and friendly and brought me my food when it was ready. Took maybe 5 minutes after I ordered. I tried the italian meatball hot sandwich and the beer battered onion rings with a small Coke and my order was just under 10 dollars. I paid cash but they do take cards. The sandwich was well seasoned and the bread was fantastic. I would say it had a garlic bread taste that was a pleasant surprise in every bite. The onion rings were cooked well, had good flavor, and an appropriate amount of salt. To sum it up, I'd recommend Stack's for their quick and friendly service, good prices, and well prepared food. I will definitely be returning. read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - Menu - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

Every once and awhile I will remember this quick bite to eat even exists. They serve up a mean hot sausage sammie. You can't go wrong if you want some Chicago style street food. read more

Dogs are great we had a Chicago dog and The Combo..They do curbside pickup. I appreciate their efforts during Covid19!! I will be back!

Wow what a nice hidden gem. Ordered lunch and it was great. Got a few burgers fries and a combo with the onion rings. Staff was super friendly. Might get that again before we leave. read more

I absolutely love Stacks, whenever I pass through Grand Haven I make time to swing by. Their Chicago style hot dogs are my favorite and the rest of their sandwiches are also great. Their crinkle cut fries are always hot and perfectly salted. Make sure you grab some of the fry sauce too! The lady's who work there are friendly and remember me everytime I come in, even though I only pass through a couple times a year. read more

Fantastic chili dogs and some of the best fries you can get in Grand Haven. A taste of Chicago right here!

Since leaving Illinois, Italian beef sandwiches are very high on the list of what I miss most. Why the rest of the world hasn't caught on by now is beyond me, but it's very rare to find a place outside the Chicago area that claims to have Italian beef and gets anywhere even near the ballpark. Stack's nails it. I think I almost cried the first time I ate one of their sandwiches, I was so happy. Part of what makes them the real deal is the fact that they drive to Chicago themselves to pick up the important supplies, so what you get here is already what you'd expect from any good place in Chicago. Unfortunately I'm sure that's also a factor in the pricing, because it is a bit pricey compared to most places in Chicago, and the portions aren't quite as generous. But it's a heck of a lot cheaper than driving to Chicago for a sandwich, and it's SO worth it. It's also small like so many Chicago hot dog joints, but there are 6 or 7 tables so there's usually room to sit. Quality and taste-wise, it would be one of the "really good" places if it was in Chicago. Not the best but better than many. The combo (beef and sausage) is excellent, and it's served exactly as it should be - with a heap of giardiniera (also the real Chicago stuff) or sweet peppers. The hot dogs are real Vienna with all the required toppings. The fries are the best around. I'm sure the rest of the stuff on the menu is great too, but I can't get past my favorites enough to try anything else. Stack's is slightly off the beaten path, so a lot of people don't know they're there but it's far from inconvenient. If you can get to Home Depot you're already there. Their hours are limited, so if you want dinner you need to get there by 5:30. Sadly, they're closed on Sunday - which is when I often find myself in Grand Haven - but I've made many trips to GH only for Stack's. It's that good. It's a family-owned and run place that a lot more people need to know about. Do yourself the favor and go there now. If you're originally from Chicago it'll be like finding your long lost love. If you're not, you'll learn why Chicago is responsible for some of the best food in the world. You have no idea what you've been missing. read more

Just like the food i know from the Windy City! All they need is to serve Old Style and play chelsea dagger and you would swear you were in Chi town!!! I have never been disappointed with the food or the service here. Very friendly staff and great food!! read more

Really good hot dogs. We had the Chicago style. It was delicious. And the potato salad was really good.

Meh. Wasn't too impressed. I'm from illinois, so Italian beef was always my go to for a treat. Moving to michigan I haven't had many options for beefs, so I stopped here. They have limited hours, so it was very hard for me to be able to stop in after work. I got the Italian beef, was a good size. Just very dry and bland. So I added my ma's giardiniera. Was alright. I also ordered the cheese fries, I opened up the container... and it was literally just shredded cheese on top. I was so disappointed. Cheese fries from chicago have that liquid good cheese on top or on the side. Sad attempt at chicago style food. /: read more

Quaint little spot in Grand Haven to grab an inexpensive bite, nothing overly impressive though. Got the Italian Beef with Coleslaw...the coleslaw was excellent, had a balsamic vinaigrette base and some flavor without the overly sweet thicker consistency that many restaurants employ. The Italian beef was unimpressive...meat was cooked right but was lukewarm (one of the line cooks held it under a heat lamp before handing it to me), had little flavor, and the bun was soggy from the pepper, carrot and celery mix they pulled out of a jar and didn't strain well enough. In all fairness, this place is more of a hot dog joint so that's probably the route I should've gone. 3 stars for the ambiance, coleslaw and the very affordable pricing. read more

Great friendly little spot. Get ready to eat sausage and hot beef and other lovely meats and fried goodies. I had the combo sandwich and ate outside and enjoyed a lovely fall afternoon in sleepy Spring Lake read more

Stacks Chicago Style Eats - Great combo sandwich with Italian sausage, hot beef, and hot peppers - Diners Near Me - Grand Haven, Michigan

I've had almost everything on the menu and it's all really good. My husband always gets the italian beef with sweet and hot and wet with onion rings. The service is top notch. We drive from Jenison for it. We brought family from Florida there during a visit. When they came back up 4 months later they were happy to go there again. read more

My husband had the Chicago dog and a beef with peppers. He lived it. I had the Randy and enjoyed that as well. Dined in. Small place but clean read more

Best Chicago Beef I've ever had and it's not even in Chi. For real! I just can't believe I had never tried this place until the other day. A previous reviewer has it all wrong. Hot Beef sandwiches in Chi town are all a little soggy. It's not from the juice of the pepper/carrot mix, it's because the Beef au jus is spooned over the sandwich or many joints will dip the whole sandwich in the jus. It's supposed to be that way!! Messy and soggy, but so freakin good! Been a long time since I actually dreamed of food after have had it. This happened with this sandwich read more

We love Stacks! One of our favorite places to grab a burger on a Friday night. Great food, love the ladies too.

I've been here 4 times. Each time got something different. Actually pretty good. but, for what you pay and what you get..it's kind of a turn off. Hotdogs are like 4.50 and fries aren't included. That's another 2.00 6.50 for 1 hotdog and SOME fries. Not alot of fries at all. It's kind of a slap in the face. All in all hotdogs are good and fries are good but it is all wayy over priced. read more

When I need the flavor of "back home" in Chicago I head to stacks for a Italian Beef and a Chicago dog I head to Stacks. I grab my food and head to the beach, always a great lunch. read more