A Chicago Classic that you must experience! Get a Big Baby!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Baby Double Cheeseburger
Sop
Nicky’s Hot Dog is a must-visit spot if you’re in the Hotel Central area for a business trip. I arrived around 11:00 am, and while foot traffic was light, parking was still scarce, possibly due to sharing with a neighboring business. The place is tiny and old, with no updates to the exterior or interior, but that’s not why you’re there. I skipped the namesake hot dog and went straight for the Italian beef sandwich.
They used to be cash-only, but now they accept major cards, which was a relief since I don’t carry cash. The workers are packed into the minuscule kitchen like sardines, but ordering is straightforward. Just tell the guy at the counter what you want, and he writes it down on paper. A couple of minutes later, your order is ready.
There’s nothing fancy about Nicky’s, so if that’s what you’re after, head to a major chain. I ordered a beef sandwich with fries and an RC Cola for around $14. The sandwich came wrapped in foil and paper, with the bottom half soaked in beef juice. The beef was perfect, the bread was soft, and the hot peppers were just right. The sandwich was delicious and paired perfectly with the golden fries and cola. I’m so glad these places still exist, and I have much respect for the workers who move at warp speed to handle the orders, especially as it got jam-packed as soon as I left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sun Kissed By Steph
Great little spot for burgers and fries. Plus they had RC cola!! Food came out fast and was very reasonably priced. I love places like this. We'll be returning for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill S
It's the perfect place for a quick bite. If it's out of your way, go anyway... The hamburger was sooo good, exactly what I needed on my way to the airport. My boyfriend got the Chicago dog and we split each. They were so good and the seasoned tomatoes I could have eaten a whole plateful. 😍 We both agreed the burger was phenomenal, though. We can't wait to go back. We ate right there in the parking lot (in our car). Definitely recommend! The menu is decent and fairly priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Hot Dog, Big Baby Double Cheeseburger
Pedro Gonzalez
Been coming here since childhood, pretty sure the guys inside are vampire's because they haven't aged. Great food great customer service
Christian Melemdez
Almost always amazing food when I go. Small interior but manageable to move around. Quick and effective customer service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Todd Little
Grabbed some Chicago style hotdogs which were pretty good, but they didn't have the traditional slices of tomato on them nor any celery salt. Still tasty!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lon Passoff
This is one of those iconic spots with great, really fast food, and incredible service. For a fast food dog, hamburger, and more this is definitely the spot. The portion of fries was awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Sotelo
They gave my food to wrong guy and didn’t fix my order, that’s wrong per health standards, so yeah! The guy behind the counter with Yankees hat gave me attitude and said it was my fault. The pizza puffs and hotdogs were open so I didn’t eat them. I had to throw out food, the pizza puffs and hotdogs.Thanks for this great experience! Owner give me a call! I know you won’t. Not that you care but never coming here again.
A Chicago Classic that you must experience! Get a Big Baby!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Baby Double Cheeseburger
Nicky’s Hot Dog is a must-visit spot if you’re in the Hotel Central area for a business trip. I arrived around 11:00 am, and while foot traffic was light, parking was still scarce, possibly due to sharing with a neighboring business. The place is tiny and old, with no updates to the exterior or interior, but that’s not why you’re there. I skipped the namesake hot dog and went straight for the Italian beef sandwich.
They used to be cash-only, but now they accept major cards, which was a relief since I don’t carry cash. The workers are packed into the minuscule kitchen like sardines, but ordering is straightforward. Just tell the guy at the counter what you want, and he writes it down on paper. A couple of minutes later, your order is ready.
There’s nothing fancy about Nicky’s, so if that’s what you’re after, head to a major chain. I ordered a beef sandwich with fries and an RC Cola for around $14. The sandwich came wrapped in foil and paper, with the bottom half soaked in beef juice. The beef was perfect, the bread was soft, and the hot peppers were just right. The sandwich was delicious and paired perfectly with the golden fries and cola. I’m so glad these places still exist, and I have much respect for the workers who move at warp speed to handle the orders, especially as it got jam-packed as soon as I left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot for burgers and fries.
Plus they had RC cola!!
Food came out fast and was very reasonably priced. I love places like this. We'll be returning for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's the perfect place for a quick bite. If it's out of your way, go anyway... The hamburger was sooo good, exactly what I needed on my way to the airport. My boyfriend got the Chicago dog and we split each. They were so good and the seasoned tomatoes I could have eaten a whole plateful. 😍
We both agreed the burger was phenomenal, though. We can't wait to go back. We ate right there in the parking lot (in our car). Definitely recommend! The menu is decent and fairly priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Hot Dog, Big Baby Double Cheeseburger
Been coming here since childhood, pretty sure the guys inside are vampire's because they haven't aged. Great food great customer service
Almost always amazing food when I go. Small interior but manageable to move around. Quick and effective customer service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Grabbed some Chicago style hotdogs which were pretty good, but they didn't have the traditional slices of tomato on them nor any celery salt. Still tasty!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is one of those iconic spots with great, really fast food, and incredible service. For a fast food dog, hamburger, and more this is definitely the spot. The portion of fries was awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They gave my food to wrong guy and didn’t fix my order, that’s wrong per health standards, so yeah! The guy behind the counter with Yankees hat gave me attitude and said it was my fault. The pizza puffs and hotdogs were open so I didn’t eat them. I had to throw out food, the pizza puffs and hotdogs.Thanks for this great experience! Owner give me a call! I know you won’t. Not that you care but never coming here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Decent
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Best fries in the game !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp, Cheeseburger
I got the 2 dog and fries deal. The hotdogs were cold.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Big baby is the best....
Excellent food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great fries and the big baby is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
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