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Still the local GOAT of gyros. Can't beat the value too. Employees have actually been very nice the last few years so I'm impressed at the intentionality behind the increased customer service. Will always be a staple as a taste of Rockford. read more

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Italian beef was a solid 7.5/10, gyro was lacking the greasiness that I expected but was still good overall. The saganaki didn't look like anything special but was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. read more

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Tiara P.

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OG spot. My dad used to hit up this place in the 90s 30 years later I got to try it great spot read more

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A week or so ago I ordered an all beef chili dog and what I got was a decent chili dog but what didn't make it good was that they put the chili on it that has BEANS in it. Chili beans do not go in the chili put on chili dogs. So today I went in and asked if they could take the beans off and they said that they could not because the moron that ordered the chili, ordered chili with beans. They decided to not take the beans out and I am not going to entertain doing that myself because I'm sure more beans means less chili. I went somewhere else. This place has turned into a poorly managed and the employees are running it into the ground read more

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Krystal C.

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When the late night hunger hits get your fix at uncle Nicks! Could possibly be the largest slice of baklava I've ever seen, and I'm not complaining. It was very tasty as well. No complaints here. Great fires and great mozz sticks on the drive home. Rockford staple. read more

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Liam M.

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Long time local client. Their food always satisfies and mistakes happen (although rare). If they happen to miss something on your order they will make it right! read more

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Came here late one night after being out with some friends. I was told this is all part of the Rockford experience and it did not disappoint. There were a lot of cars waiting for their food when we got there, but the wait was not very long. I ordered chicken nuggets, a gyro sandwich, jalapeño poppers and some fries which I shared with my sister and one other girl - those didn't last. Portions are good, I actually tried to save the second half of my gyro sandwich but one of the guys found it and finished it! Anyway, this is probably one of the better places I've been to in Rockford. read more

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Jennifer B.

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Good was amazing! Super quick and the young kid workin the counter was fantastic Homemade Baklava!! Need i say more???? read more

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Amber E.

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Went to the E. State one someone pulled in the parking lot as she was being pulled over and they shut the place down told us to leave after waiting 15 min outside. So I drive to the E state one by Tom and Jerry's wait forever to find out they are only doing cash. So disappointed and had to wait for cars that did have cash. I asked the one downtown if the lady getting pulled over was on the street would they have shut down and they said no. So thanks lady for the 15 of us waiting to place an order and had to leave. And I drove from Loves Park!!!! read more

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Jayce M.

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The food was delicious and fresh, The customer service was excellent as he brought the food out to my car for me, it gives you an old school type of setting that feels refreshing to the eyes! I ran in for a refill and he greeted me kindly and seemed excited about it! Overall great experience and I will be back! PS. The mozzarella sticks might be the best I've ever had!!!! read more

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Polly H.

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The best gyros around!! Great fries. Friendly people. Also great Italian beef and combo Italian sausage/Italian beef sandwiches.

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David B.

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My last visit was disappointing with too many onions and the meat and cucumber sauce were not as good as in the past. The fries were warm and not as salty as before. I think it was better when they offered fewer items to choose from. read more

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Bruce B.

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Very disappointed, the gyros gotten smaller, they have less meat than before. What's up? It wouldn't take much to make it a decent gyro, just a few extra slices, overall weight 7.0 ounces. Just the Pita 3.2 ounces. Will not return or recommend. read more

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Misty S.

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The gyro with extra Mozzarella cheese for $6.17 is pretty good. The meat is tender and savory. I'm more about the pizza puff, which only cost $2.49. Mine was a little overcooked when I got it, but it tasted ok. Other items on the menu includes: Italian beef, meatball sandwich, burgers, hot dogs, chicken pita wrap, chicken tenders, hot wings, Philly cheese steak, fish sandwich, and Greek salad to name a few. There is no indoor seating but they had tables with umbrella outside. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018 read more

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Jennifer L.

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I'm sure Uncle Nick's is good during the day but after a night of running around the handful of bars in Rockford this is a place that you must stop at for food. It looks super sketchy outside but those places tend to have the best food. We went in early July and even though my boyfriend and I were ordering together only one of us was allowed in the building at a time. We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak, a burger, and fries. The Philly was delish. It was so flavorful and juicy. My boyfriend said the same about the burger. I don't know what kind of magic they use on the fries but those bad boys mad it the 15 minutes to the hotel and they were still too hot to eat. read more

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Jon A.

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Uncle Nick's is one of the Jewels in The Crown of Rockford Illinois; if you have not been there there is a hole in your downtown experience. They are highly professional, their food is really tasty at 2:59 AM as well as at noon. Take out only, fast service, it's a must go if you have never been. read more

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Jonathan B.

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Amazing food! The building was so cool and gave me Chicago vibes! The owner was very welcoming and kind. I 100% recommend this place read more

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Dan J.

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After 35 years of eating here I am officially done Gyro from nicks used to be the best Now half the meat and twice the sauce It's no longer any good By the way fire the guy with the squirt bottle for sauce and send him to subway read more

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Jon h.

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I became violently ill after eating there after Stroll on state. Worst food poisoning of my life. Good news is that I lost 5 pounds.

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Armando Q.

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Uncle Nick's is THE place for late-night food in Downtown Rockford. Whether you are in town for a concert or just cruising around, hoping to find something open, this is it. The restaurant is carry-out only and its ordering area is quite small, so prepare to be in close proximity with other customers. Weeknights are usually busy, so try looking at the menu before you approach the counter. (the cashier seems nicer the quicker you are) I always get the gyro. They are sometimes generous with the tzatziki, but I can always remove as much as I want. It rivals Pete's Tom & Jerry's (Rockford) gyros, but nothing can beat eating this messy food after midnight. read more

Uncle Nick's - A beacon for late night food - Greek Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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Paul J.

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Ordered 2 gyros and 2 fries.some how they couldn't get it right.got a burnt up polish with some kind of soggy sugar coated sweet potato fries.and one gyro. read more

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James R.

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This has been an after hours staple of mine for years. Go in, get a gyro combo, go home and enjoy. They used to be the best for a good gyro, but anymore their quality is sliding. I'm not sure if it's the staff or owner, or what. Speaking of the staff... WOW. I was in there last night and the guys behind the counter where rude, slow, and to be honest, it seemed like they couldn't care less about serving me. They where too busy speaking on their cell phones. Which would be a problem in of itself, but just because I may not look hispanic, doesn't mean I don't speak spanish and I know exactly what you where saying about the customers in there! The place is small and cramped, get in move to the left, and slowing work your way to the right, and hope you don't get squashed by the drunk crowd. read more

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Gordy C.

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Unfortunately, they've forgotten my hot sauce the last two times......still fantastic.

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John B.

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2 years ago

Order a salad and got a tree in a bowl with the ingredients not even cut. Basically ordered a make your own salad.

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Armand H.

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Hands down the best! Better than any drive through with a damn window that's for sure. Literally anything you order there is a hit! And fast too!! read more

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Loretta J.

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I'm never disappointed with Uncle Nick's their food is always so amazing and their prices are very reasonable! I absolutely love me some Uncle Nick's! Thank You for being consistently great you've got a loyal customer for life!! read more

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William S.

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I've gone there many times over the years. I started when it was the only late night eatery in town, other than drive throughs and Denny's. I loved their food. Unfortunately, the last 3 times we've gone there, we've been EXTREMELY disappointed. The burgers have all been way overcooked. They're so well done and dry, we could hardly swallow them. A beef and sausage sandwich (a long time favorite of mine) was so bad, I had to throw out the overcooked, sausage and eat the italian beef by itself. At least the fries were good. It's sad that after being a regular since the 80's, I'll never go there again. read more

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Maria R.

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I freaking love this place. Amazing Gyros. Amazing burgers. Pizza puff. Spinach and cheese pie. Mozz sticks. I could go on and on. Always warm greetings and very welcoming. I'm never disappointed with their food. read more

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Andrea E.

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So I was in and ordered 2 gyros no onions, side of gyro sauce, 2 fries and a cheeseburger. Your staff gave me ranch dressing not tzatziki sauce. The ranch was poured on one of the gyros by my 7 yr old before I saw you gave us the wrong sauce. Called the restaurant and they said I can get a new sauce. Not acceptable this was your error. Ranch dressing is not good on gyros. Do better! read more

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Kristen O.

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Oh Uncle Nicks! The stories I have heard, the times I've had, I won't stop coming...though I should. This heart-attack-city has delicious gyros and french fries, but at 1 or 2am, I usually crave hot dogs, mozz sticks, and fried mushrooms; all three being excellent. The medium drinks are decent, sized to match the meal. But when I wake up the next morning and see the remains of an Uncle Nicks massacre on my coffee table, I say a prayer for my thighs and arteries and hope I make a better decision next time. *No seating inside. Open late, oh so late.* read more

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Brian T.

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Uncle Nick's is a carry-out only Chicago style fast food place. They specialize in gyros, burgers, hotdogs, sausages, and Italian beef, but the gyros are generally what they are known for. You can also get there food at the Oasis micropub right across the street. You can order in the bar, and they will deliver it to your table. The food is a fair price, and the portions are reasonable. If you are looking for the most-known Uncle Nick's experience, go just after bar close, and wait in the line for a gyro (order your sauce on the side to avoid it from getting too soggy), a bag of fries, and a baklava for your dessert. It's not exactly a place you would think of for a family dinner, but every once in awhile, it hits the spot. read more

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Stephanie V.

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I had my first gyro here in 1988 and it was love at first bite. Every time I'm in Rockford, I make a point to get a gyro from Uncle Nick's, but this past August might be the last time. The establishment is filthy beyond belief, and that alone almost kept me from ordering. But nostalgia beat common sense in this case. We took our order to go, so it definitely wasn't fresh upon arrival at home, but I'm pretty sure eating it freshly made would not have changed my opinion much. The gyro was thrown together sloppily and devoid of any tomatoes. The tzatziki was flavorful, but there was not enough to give this "sandwich" any unctuousness to speak of. My brother ordered the cheesesteak and said it was pretty good, but he didn't sound very convincing. Sorry, Uncle Nick's. I'll still always keep a place for you in my heart! read more

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Jessica P.

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I wouldn't recommend getting the Italian beef here. They put so little meat in it that it looked like someone else ate some before I got to it. The bread is so big in comparison. I can also tell the beef is not made in house. It's rubbery as well. I don't normally go to this location. I would highly recommend the Gryos and the pizza puffs. I also really love their baklava but I can't say that I would eat much else there. read more

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Willie H.

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Always a reliable favorite when it comes to late night comfort food. The gyros and gyro cheeseburger are some of their best sellers. The hot wings are delicious, the chilli dogs are always great and filling. The shrimp baskets are perfect after a night of partying and they're open until 3am and most holidays. You can't go wrong with uncle nicks. read more

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Bill N.

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We were in town for the Alton Brown show at the Coronado Theatre. It was during the show that Alton made mention of an amazing Gyro that he had eaten here. After have a miserable dinner at Capri my beautiful girlfriend and I decided today venture over and experience the aforementioned establishment. First was "um Okay," It was literally a walk in and order diner especially set for take out. There is room for maybe 3-4 adults. Dare I call this place a shack??? It would certainly fit the criteria for Guy Feri's Diners, Drive in & Dives. Did I mention Dive. Well not letting the this getting me down, we placed an order hoping Alton Brown wasn't wrong. We ordered a Gyro and a Loaded Hotdog and hit the road back to Chicago. Let just say I have had better. The Gyro was just meat, Onions and sauce. Decent flavor but definitely missing something. The hotdog was the same way. Loaded includes Ketchup just in case you are a mustard only hotdog enthusiast. The large drink was quite satisfying as it made the entire trip back to Chicago. We will more than likely divert from further visits. read more

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Dave S.

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I used to work security at several establishments in the 80's and 90;s and the food was great...Now the Help is VERY VERY Rude,food order is usually wrong,skimpy on meat,Gyro;s taste different now,my $8 philly cheese steak had a nacho type liquid cheese on it that made me sick for 2 days. When you have a Complaint the employees wont give you the owners phone #,instead the guy Yelled at me aggressively,threw the bag at me ,i just ordered $30 in food,What the Hell ! I wont ever go back !You Guys just lost a 30 year customer.. read more

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918 E State St
Rockford, IL 61104
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(815) 962-4444
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http://www.unclenicks.com

Hours

What time does Uncle Nick's open?

Uncle Nick's opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Uncle Nick's close?

Uncle Nick's closes at 3:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Uncle Nick's closes at 4:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Uncle Nick's take Bitcoin?

No, Uncle Nick's does not take Bitcoin.

Does Uncle Nick's take credit cards?

Yes, Uncle Nick's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Uncle Nick's have catering options?

Yes, Uncle Nick's does have catering options.

Does Uncle Nick's have a drive thru?

Yes, Uncle Nick's has a drive thru.

Does Uncle Nick's serve alcohol?

No, Uncle Nick's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Uncle Nick's allow dogs?

Yes, Uncle Nick's allows dogs.

Does Uncle Nick's have TVs?

No, Uncle Nick's does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Uncle Nick's have bike parking?

Yes, Uncle Nick's has bike parking.

Does Uncle Nick's have outdoor seating?

No, Uncle Nick's does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Uncle Nick's have parking?

Yes, Uncle Nick's has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Uncle Nick's wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Uncle Nick's is wheelchair accessible.

Does Uncle Nick's have free WiFi?

Yes, Uncle Nick's has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Fast food done right. Uncle Nick's is a late-night Rockford original. Open late 7 days/week. Please visit us at www.unclenicks.com.

History

Established in 1980.

Uncle Nick brought the famous gyros to Rockford in 1973 at the Akropolis Restaurant. In 1980 he established the world-famous Uncle Nick's, a Rockford icon.

Meet the Business Owner: Nick E.

Uncle Nick brought the famous gyros to Rockford in 1973 at the Akropolis Restaurant. In 1980 he established the world-famous Uncle Nick's, a Rockford icon.

Review Highlights - Uncle Nick's

“The is the original Uncle Nicks and I stuck with this one during my entire stay in Rockford.”

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The Olive Branch Greek Food Truck

4.0(8 reviews)

It was a frigid Thursday late morning in January. After being held against my will in a long…read morebusiness meeting downtown, I emerged from the building hangry. I was planning to hit up any fast food joint to cure my hunger, but to my surprise, parked adjacent to the parking lot was a big, blue food truck called "The Olive Branch." At 15 degrees Fahrenheit, the idea of standing outside for more than 30 seconds was unappealing, but my hunger was a bigger problem. With my wife in tow, I didn't want to have her sit and make her wait for me, but she asked if I wanted to order food from the truck. With her blessing, I decided to pull the trigger and walk over. I do love Mediterranean food, and to point out the obvious, this food truck was definitely that...but the first thing I noticed as I approached was "HOT CHOCOLATE $3" in big letters on the ordering window. I immediately decided that instant that I didn't know what I was eating yet, but I knew what I was going to wash it down with! The special, also posted on the window, was "Gyro Tacos" - and it showed a picture of two taco-looking items, but I assumed they had gyro fixings instead of taco meat. So, I told the nice lady, "Give me a hot chocolate and the special." I asked her, "Can you make those fast?" and she didn't hesitate. Within 2.5 seconds, she threw three tortillas on the cooking surface, and I was already thinking, "Hmm, three tortillas, not two - YASSS!" They accepted Apple Pay, so I appreciated their technological savvy in 2025. You know what else? She was so nice, she gave me a discount on the hot chocolate for no reason at all! All in all, I waited less than five minutes for the tacos. To fight the cold, I stood in the sun, rotating my body 180 degrees every 15-20 seconds. Meanwhile, amazing smells oozed out of the cracks of the food truck. After a quick moment, she handed me the "to-go" box and hot chocolate. I went back to my Jeep and opened the box. The tacos were neatly and skillfully assembled, visually packed to the gills. I basically devoured them like a dog being introduced to a perfectly seasoned, medium rare Tomahawk Steak at his last meal. They tasted like high-quality ingredients, very flavorful, with yummy, flaky, light feta cheese sprinkled on top. The hot chocolate was also the bomb. Afterwards, I felt full and satisfied. I don't normally tip the owner/chef/operator (which I assumed who this person was), but I decided to do so anyways due to their generosity. It was appreciated. If you're downtown and see this bright blue truck, swing by and say Joe sent you. I'd recommend this food truck to anyone. Thx for the extra taco and the discounts! I wish you luck through the winter!

Just had their $10.50 gyro sandwich. It was a standard tasty gyro. Shame they put a bad taste in…read moreyour mouth before the first bite, by charging excessively high prices for less than large portions. To support local business, I would have given this truck four stars until the chef added insult to injury by asking for a tip! To do what? Wrap a sandwich in tin foil and handing it out a window... with NO bag, napkins, utencils, sauces or sides? (None was offered either.) And in case you paid cash - so they couldnt shake you down to add a tip to a card - they've conveniently placed a tip jar at the window for any change you receive. Greedy guy won't get any more business from me.