If you're looking for a local gem where you can kick back, forget about the world for a while, and enjoy some seriously satisfying comfort food, Nicky's Hot Dogs is the place. This spot has a laid-back, no-frills vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped into a cozy corner of the city where life slows down and things just feel right.
I ordered their iconic Big Baby Burger, and it was exactly what I needed to hit the spot. This is a true Chicago classic – a double-patty burger stacked high with fresh lettuce, crisp onions, juicy tomato, pickle slices, and gooey cheese, all held together between two perfectly toasted buns. Each bite was a delicious blend of flavors, with the patties cooked just right and the veggies adding that refreshing crunch. It’s a burger that’s both hearty and comforting, like something you’d dream of eating on a chill day when all you want is good, honest food.
The fries? Oh man, they were perfect. Fresh out of the fryer, hot to the touch, with that golden, crispy texture that makes every bite irresistible. They had that perfect balance of crunchy on the outside and soft inside – exactly how fries should be. Whether you're dunking them in ketchup or enjoying them plain, they're the kind of fries you just can’t stop eating.
Nicky's is the kind of place that lets you relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of city life, with no worries and no fuss. Just great food and a cozy atmosphere. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter, Italian Beef, Polish Sausage, Chicken Wings Platter, Chicken Tenders and Fries, 2 Hot Dog and Fries Special, Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Fries, Big Baby and Fries, Gyros, Sandwich, Fries, Grilled Chicken, Pizza Puff, Fish Sandwich and Fries, Pepper and Egg Sandwich, Cheeseburger and Fries, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Steak and Egg Sandwich, Steak, Chili
Al McBroom
Amazing food, tons of choices! Italian beef, dogs, gyros, appetizersand more. Fast food, great service!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter, Italian Beef, Sandwich, Fries, Steak
Humberto Velasco
Went in on a Saturday night around 6 PM. We ordered an Italian beef two hot dog, special and a Gryo special. Gryo special was terrible, burnt.Gryo meat tasteless, Peter bread and the fries were soggy.The hot dogs had no flavor whatsoever.My sister did enjoy the italian beef , but she'll eat anything. For the area. We were better off getting tacos. Forgot to mention this place was awfully pricey. I would avoid at all costs.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Roberto Felipe Lopez
Prices are ridiculously good, food was fresh, and the fries were super crispy! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack O'Connell
A classic dog stand. Got two great Chicago dogs with some extremely hot and fresh fries and loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Hot Dog and Fries Special
Ladonna Deshazier
My chicken was seasoned good but fried too hard
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings Platter
Universal fast
Chicken sandwich good with American cheese,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
mike wilson
Old school place. Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oliver Sandoval
Crispy fries and honestly. The polish hot dog here is better than Portillos
The One
The food was great, if not for the older gentlemen being rude I would've rated them a SOLID 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef, Gyros, Fries, Big Baby
The food was great, if not for the older gentlemen being rude I would've rated them a SOLID 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyros, Fries
Tremayne Smith
Mediocre hot dog stand. Food is so so. Worst hot dog I've ever had though. People are nice though and the customer service is good. Oh, and kinda pricey as well, was expecting better quality of food for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Fries
John H
Good greasy food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter, 2 Hot Dog and Fries Special, Gyros, Fries, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
If you're looking for a local gem where you can kick back, forget about the world for a while, and enjoy some seriously satisfying comfort food, Nicky's Hot Dogs is the place. This spot has a laid-back, no-frills vibe that makes you feel like you've stepped into a cozy corner of the city where life slows down and things just feel right.
I ordered their iconic Big Baby Burger, and it was exactly what I needed to hit the spot. This is a true Chicago classic – a double-patty burger stacked high with fresh lettuce, crisp onions, juicy tomato, pickle slices, and gooey cheese, all held together between two perfectly toasted buns. Each bite was a delicious blend of flavors, with the patties cooked just right and the veggies adding that refreshing crunch. It’s a burger that’s both hearty and comforting, like something you’d dream of eating on a chill day when all you want is good, honest food.
The fries? Oh man, they were perfect. Fresh out of the fryer, hot to the touch, with that golden, crispy texture that makes every bite irresistible. They had that perfect balance of crunchy on the outside and soft inside – exactly how fries should be. Whether you're dunking them in ketchup or enjoying them plain, they're the kind of fries you just can’t stop eating.
Nicky's is the kind of place that lets you relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of city life, with no worries and no fuss. Just great food and a cozy atmosphere. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter, Italian Beef, Polish Sausage, Chicken Wings Platter, Chicken Tenders and Fries, 2 Hot Dog and Fries Special, Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Fries, Big Baby and Fries, Gyros, Sandwich, Fries, Grilled Chicken, Pizza Puff, Fish Sandwich and Fries, Pepper and Egg Sandwich, Cheeseburger and Fries, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Steak and Egg Sandwich, Steak, Chili
Amazing food, tons of choices! Italian beef, dogs, gyros, appetizersand more. Fast food, great service!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter, Italian Beef, Sandwich, Fries, Steak
Went in on a Saturday night around 6 PM. We ordered an Italian beef two hot dog, special and a Gryo special. Gryo special was terrible, burnt.Gryo meat tasteless, Peter bread and the fries were soggy.The hot dogs had no flavor whatsoever.My sister did enjoy the italian beef , but she'll eat anything. For the area.
We were better off getting tacos. Forgot to mention this place was awfully pricey. I would avoid at all costs.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Prices are ridiculously good, food was fresh, and the fries were super crispy! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A classic dog stand. Got two great Chicago dogs with some extremely hot and fresh fries and loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Hot Dog and Fries Special
My chicken was seasoned good but fried too hard
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings Platter
Chicken sandwich good with American cheese,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
Old school place. Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crispy fries and honestly. The polish hot dog here is better than Portillos
The food was great, if not for the older gentlemen being rude I would've rated them a SOLID 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Beef, Gyros, Fries, Big Baby
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The food was great, if not for the older gentlemen being rude I would've rated them a SOLID 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyros, Fries
Mediocre hot dog stand. Food is so so. Worst hot dog I've ever had though. People are nice though and the customer service is good. Oh, and kinda pricey as well, was expecting better quality of food for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Fries
Good greasy food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter, 2 Hot Dog and Fries Special, Gyros, Fries, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Food was good, fair prices, clean
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Baby and Fries
Dropped in for Taco
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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