This place is a gem that needs to be protected! Great food, great people, great place! This hometown diner is something everyone needs in their lives! It's fun, cute, whatever you want to call it! The food comes out fast, DELICIOUS, and just how you ordered it! I'm not sure how they're able to best inflation, but my wife and I can get out of there (pre-tip) for under $15.... $15!!!! Definitely a new tradition to try out, parking is tight but there's more around back! read more

Love this place. Great food, reasonable prices and friendly service. It is hard to beat for breakfast or burgers!

Best burger in town ! And the breakfast can't be beat either ! They are always so friendly ! And the little cafe style dining room is cozy and inviting ! read more

Really great breakfast Sammies it's a never miss up there y'all. The folks there are all genuine articles, this is OG Hick'ry. It's a winner! read more

This place was amazing! When we were traveling to the mountains for my boyfriend's birthday, we planned to stop somewhere different. We didn't want the typical Bojangles or chickfila. When we found Windy City via Yelp, we were taken back by the line. We said, "well, dang, they must be good," and decided to see if the inside was open. Thankfully we were open with limited seating. We walked in and immediately ordered our food. All the stay were practicing social distancing and wearing masks and face shields. The dining area was spotless and also the restroom. The staff was very friendly and engaging. We left with full bellies and full hearts. read more

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"Homers" as the locals call it is a go-to breakfast spot with limited dine-in seating and a drive thru. You can also order anything on the menu at any time of day, the food is delicious and affordable! The service is exactly what you would expect from a local diner- it is a laid back atmosphere and everyone knows everyone! read more

I'd go here almost everyday for lunch while I was attending Hickory High. The guy working the window would see me in line, would say the usual, I'd nod yes, and when I got to the window my food was ready. He was great!! We go here every time we come back to visit because the food is usually very good! This last time it was bad, buns were tough and hard. Hardly any chili and slaw on it. So disappointed!!! We did hear a man order, he asked for a burger off the grill, we'll do that next time to make sure it's fresh. Maybe that will make a difference. We'll give it one more shot! read more

It had nothing to do with Windy City Grill, but my lunch adventure today did not start off well. I drove to Taylorsville to purchase some fresh North Carolina apples. Afterward, I searched Yelp to find a place to get a hot dog and settled on Big D's Diner. I headed that way only to discover that they were closed. Yelp says they are open, so we gotta fix that. A second Yelp search suggested Charlie Graingers in Hickory, so I headed that way. But when I got there, a handwritten sign in the window declared that they are now closed on Mondays. If I repeated here on the Yelp venue the language that came out of my mouth at that moment, they would probably shut down my account. Thanks for the heads up, Charlie. A THIRD Yelp search suggested Windy City grill. Lawdy, lawdy miracles still happen. They were open, but were going to close in 40 minutes. I broke a lot of traffic laws to get there, but as my favorite comedian, George Carlin, once said: "Cop didn't see it, I didn't do it." I got there in time. Would Windy City save my frustrating lunch adventure from utter ruin? Sort of. The order taker was very nice and the price cannot be beat. I ordered two dogs all the way, tater tots, and a Cheerwine. Everything was good, but just that: good. The hot dogs were a nice size and had perfect portions of mustard, slaw, chili, and onions. As I said, everything had a good taste, but the chili was too sweet for me. If you like mild, sweet chili, you'll probably love it. The tater tots were run of the mill. I liked the lay out: a U-shaped counter area and tables also in the shape of a U along the walls. The floor waitress was pretty anxious to wrap up her shift and banged her broom into my stool several times while sweeping up. I didn't care much for that. But I think the place is full of locals who don't mind--in fact, she gave one of them a back scratch right in front of everyone, and no one batted an eye. To summarize: A decent place to get a good hot dog in Hickory at a great price. And I HIGHLY recommend going up NC HWY 16N to Taylorsville and picking up some fresh North Carolina apples from Deal Orchards, Sugarloaf Orchards, or one of the others in the area. Try some new varieties you've never had before--Goldrush, for example, is pome perfection. They are delicious and you'll be supporting your local farmer. read more

Windy City Grill - Hard to beat this plus a drink for $7. - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

My husband and I LOVE this place. The service is great. The people are friendly and it has a "Cheers" vibe to it. I would say they definitely have their regular customers (us included). We love to get the fish sandwich. It's a large fillet on a bun and I get it with tarter and the slaw on the side (I like to add the amount I want). When I'm feeling more carnivorous the double jalapeno burger can't be beat. It's got peppers and pepper jack cheese. Of course we always have to split the onion rings and tater tots. read more

Probably the best spot in Hickory for a fast, cheap, and, most importantly, tasty meal! We end up there probably more often than we should (at least once a week). The staff is friendly, we take a seat at the bar, and everything is cooked to order. They've also got a super-speedy drive-through if you're looking to be on your way even faster. All in all, this is a staple for us, and I'm so glad we ventured over! read more

Excellent food - we went here on a fluke and just loved it. Bacon was good to perfection

Windy City Grill is a little hole in the wall "burger stand" type of restaurant. It's fairly easy to miss, tucked alongside Papa Johns on 127. It's always been kind of a must have for my family, and I have ate here every since I was a kid. Everything that they make is super delicious, and very inexpensive too. I especially love their fried bologna sandwiches and French fries! The restaurant is perfect, but the only thing I wish that they would change, is the fact that they close so early! I'm sure they'd do so much more business if they stayed open until dinner. Locals already love this place, they'd love it even more if they could devour liver mush & fried bologna sandwiches at any time of day. read more

It serves so many so well and it's local. Where else can you ask for a BLT add fried bologna and pimento cheese and not get questioned like yore from out of town? read more

A specific bartender incessantly tags men that WERE in relationships with her, that are IN relationships with someone else YEARS LATER! Patrons don't want to reminisce of being with her with HER YEARS LATER. This is fact. Can I give it less than one star? She does it at every place she works at, but only to selective males read more

Western North Carolina at it's homeiest. Very nice staff, very fast service. Three words that changed my life: Livermush Egg Sandwich. read more

Price way to high for the quality you receive. They round up the taxes to the next nickel. Add 3.99 percent to the bill if you use a credit card. The quality of the food has gone down in the last couple of years. Used to be the best place you could go. read more

Skip the quick service chain and hit this place instead. It's only open for breakfast and lunch so don't put it off. The drive through is great (my pup sometimes scores a piece of bacon) but if you want emersion in the local flavor the joint, go inside. Order at the counter then take a seat. It's sort of the "Cheers" of Hickory. 90% if their customers are regulars but they love newbies too. My kid loves the swivel stools at the lunch counter. read more

Windy City Grill - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

It's a great place to go, too. I'm a disable vet, and they seem to be very grateful of my military duty. God bless you. read more

I used to come here all the time through the drive thru for a livermush sandwich.. Moved away to another state for years.. Back visiting and went inside for a livermush sandwich, feels like heaven! Service was great and friendly. read more

Windy City Grill - Livermush sandwich - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

I went here because it was 5 star review, but I felt like the food wasn't that great. It was ok, but it tasted like everything was out of a can and not fresh ingredients. The staff was not as friendly as other places that I've been to in this area. I would've rather went to Bojangles, but they have a great setup - I really hope they improve. read more

ALERT, STAFF NEEDS SENSITIVITY TRAINING...Been going to this eatery for many years off and on, food is excellent but I will NEVER return. Today when I went with a cousin who suffers from some walking issues, I noticed 3 men behind the counter who were clearly making fun of him. I called them out on their actions and they denied making fun of him even though I witnessed their behavior. These were not insensitive teens, but grown men, so there are NO excuses ! Stay away if you don't want to be ridiculed and mocked..... read more

Best breakfast spot in town!! Been eating here for 20 Years and never had a bad experience. Just wish they were open later.

Bo & the gang are dynamite. Great food, reasonable prices and very personal sincere customer service. The atmosphere is also wonderful. Keep up the great work! read more

Walking into Windy City Grill is like walking into a time machine. It takes you back to a time when diners were the restaurants of the world. They have a diner counter and some booths lining the outside walls. The food here was great. I got the pulled pork sandwich and fries. They use regular store bought "hamburger buns" but it goes with the vibe of the place. The food is priced decently. They have the fries and other sides sitting in a warmer behind the counter. It would probably be better if they were made to order. read more

The one good thing I can say about this place is there open at 5 AM. That's it that is the only good thing I can say about this place. Customer service is bad, the food is bad and there's no parking. I ordered two eggs, bacon and hash browns. The eggs were not cooked. They were still really runny. The bacon was overcooked and crumbly. And the hashbrowns are not hashbrowns. They are tater tots and they tasted like fish. I'm guessing they need to change the oil in the deep fat fryer. The coffee was not good at all and the creamer looks like it's it's out all day and in a squirt bottles/ketchup bottle. As far as the parking lot, there are only six spots to park in the front and only a few in the back. People can rant and rave about how good the food is but I for one will never go there again. I paid $7 for this slop and left no tip. If there was a way to put zero stars I would read more