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Charkies

Restaurant Fast food restaurant American restaurant

One of the Top rated Fast food restaurants in Carol Stream


Address

570 N Schmale Rd # B, Carol Stream, IL 60188, United States

Website

www.charkies.com

Contact

+1 630-510-1212

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (851 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) great (14) soup (12) chicken (10) gyros (9) time (7) order (6) sandwich (6) dinner (6)
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  • 5/5 Nicole R. 1 year ago on Google
    I come here for the quality food! I happily order the char polish meal… I like it extra charred it’s sooooo delicious! I also like how the chef cuts the polish. The ingredients are fresh!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carlos R. 5 months ago on Google
    ORDERED A PHILLY CHEESE STEAK and i was given a chicken sandwhich. When i called back to let them know i was given the wrong sandwich, they argued with me telling me i ordered chicken and i was told if i wanted a steak sandwich i would have to go back and pay the difference. I went on my lunch break and had no time for these shenanigan's. Chicken is super bland. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE TO GO HERE.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TheHardrock C. 5 years ago on Google
    I am the Hard Rock Critic. This is my go to place for gyros. Its like a tucked away gem! Service is always good. I dont make it out this way often but when i do i always stop. Love the tzatziki sause its home made and delishious and the sandwiches are always very health portions. Keep up the awesome gyros guys. See you for my next craving of gyros.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ahmad T. 11 months ago on Google
    Ordered carry out. Gyro was great. Also ordered a Philly cheese steak that was burned and tasted like charcoal. I was met with the manager who had an nasty attitude and was told I should have asked for it medium. I have never been to a restaurant where I had to tell them how to cook my Philly meat. Due to her nasty attitude and demeanor, I requested a refund just for the Philly. She proceeded to tell me no refunds. I was with my wife and 3 toddlers she decided to call the police on us because we refused to leave without our refund. Very embarrassing, will NEVER get my money again and will definitely tell everyone I know not to support this business.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food came out fast, fresh, and were good portions. It was very busy during lunch but they have a lot of seating and moved orders quickly. We weren't impressed with the shakes but a great spot when you're craving a Chicago dog or burger.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachel O. 4 years ago on Google
    American food restaurant with slots available. The service is quick, food is served in large quantities. Pricing is a tad high for the quality. Soup is served for free if you dine in. There are very limited vegetarian and gluten free options. They do have a good variety of food on their menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann Marie D. 1 year ago on Google
    We love Charkies! We order from there all the time and their food is always delicious. The owner is so sweet. Last night, we catered chicken for my son’s birthday and it was delicious! Check them out if you haven’t already! Thank you, Charkies!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lizabeth G. 10 months ago on Google
    I order a Greek salad, It was really good. We had a complementary chicken soup. Dinning room is neat , 100% recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moe F. 8 months ago on Google
    Ladies at the counter were so friendly but especially the lady that gave me the soup. Thank you my friend. May the universe bless you in ways you never imagined possible ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ this location is SUPREME!!!!!!!! i suggest breakfast lunch and dinner here. Leftovers are also top knotch 🙏❣️ thank you!!! Million stars

  • 5/5 Bertha G. 8 months ago on Google
    The staff is extremely friendly. Menu selections are extensive. Each and everyone of my dining experiences have always exceeded our expectations in terms of friendliness, cleanliness along with flavor.

  • 5/5 Chip M. 6 months ago on Google
    I liked this place. The lady was polite and nice with everyone. FOR NO TIP! The food was great. They do not have fresh cut fries. So I got an order of rice. The place is huge and spacious. They have plenty of parking. The menu is various options. Compared with other places in the area , here expect to pay 1-2$ more but you will get a soup too. The soup was good. The plates are ceramic and metal silverware, no plastic. Count this too. Good for the environment. Also I think the difference pays off

  • 5/5 Emmanuel Flores De L. 11 months ago on Google
    Very good food, friendly people and free soup when eating your lunch on site. Great tasting chicken and sandwiches are great too. You will not be disappointed

  • 5/5 John Z. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner and manager were great to work with! The food was amazing and so was the service!! Would recommend this restaurant for parties/events.

  • 5/5 Marc M. 1 year ago on Google
    We both had gyros dinner plate and it was good. You also get soup and fries with the dinner plate. Gyros was great it's hard to find good gyros and the soup was very good it was cream of chicken that had a hint of lemon in the broth I think very good. Service was great we will be back.

  • 5/5 Mr M. 1 year ago on Google
    I've only been there twice, but the gyros are great. I liked the fries too. It's a nice combination of sit down/self-serve restaurant. This is a great place to have lunch or dinner. I will be back to try the milk shakes.

  • 5/5 Jon G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, reasonable prices. One of the better Greek/gyros joints in the area. Very clean establishment and generous sized seating area if you care to dine in. Free refills on drinks if you do (self-serve). We always get consistently good food here and is our go-to for gyros, Greek potatoes, baklava, etc. But the hot dogs, burgers and other menu items are great too. My favorite is the Greek chicken gyros on pita w/tzatziki sauce.

  • 4/5 Jim P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great food, with a diverse menu. Also very professionally run, I believe the family has been in the business for some time. Just a warning, they do get busy and there are waits at times. I see this as a good thing, just be prepared depending on the time you visit.

  • 5/5 Jesus M. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally a place with a good salad option that has grilled chicken and at a good price. Just started a new job here and this is already a new staple for me. Staff is very nice and the free soup is always so nice! Can't wait to try more items.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time in the area and it was walking distance from the shop we were stranded at. The food was absolutely marvelous. We spent $32 on two meals. The amount of food you get is more than worth the money. Then we were given complimentary bowls of the soup of the day which was vegetable soup. The soup was absolutely delicious. We got full off our soup and had to take the rest to go. I highly recommend Charkies and will definitely be going back if we are ever in the area.

  • 3/5 Eric B. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately the Italian beef doesn't come with toppings when you order online that needs to be fixed but they have HUGE PORTIONS AND GREAT FOOD

  • 5/5 David H (. 1 year ago on Google
    Gyro r good and what great about this gyro is not greasy like others places i could eat whole thing not getting sick come down and get ur self one u will be amazed

  • 1/5 mike s. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered dinner from here, either way over cooked or not very fresh, very soggy pasta, sausage so dry it wouldn’t even stay together, would just crumble. Potato portion very small and not cooked thoroughly. Also never got my drink that I ordered and paid for. Very disappointed and when called and spoke to manager she was rude and basically said it was my fault. Won’t get anything ever from here again.

  • 5/5 John P. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great place! We've ordered a few times, fries and onion rings are crispy, burgers and sandwiches are perfectly cooked, highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Vivian F. 2 years ago on Google
    It is my first in this place and I must say it is clean and the vibe is cool and casual. The staff was friendly. I always think that if a place has good staff, it means that they have good food and I was looking forward on tasting their food. They have a wide selection on their menu, it was literally a lot but I just decided to have their gyro sandwich since I was not totally hungry that time. The food was ready only after a few minutes. My expectation was right. The sandwich was delicious even though it does not have anything special in it. The place is overall amazing and having a nice experience would definitely makes me want to visit again.

  • 3/5 Marsela M. 3 years ago on Google
    First time eating here. I brought my family with so there are a couple pictures of meals. Because of the pandemic we had to order our food to go and we had a picnic in the car. The fries tasted a little bit soggy so they weren't as enjoyable as I hoped they would be and the chicken sandwich was very thick and very dry that I didn't even finish half of it. It doesn't mean that I'll never go back again but I definitely won't be ordering the chicken sandwich.

  • 5/5 A B. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely local spot to grab a bevy of delightful dishes. From hamburgers, to hot dogs, to kabobs and salad it is all really great here. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is fantastic. They have outdoor and indoor dining available and even a section with slot machines if your looking to try and win your dinner.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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