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Nick's Barbecue

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Barbecue restaurant

Casual local chain serving BBQ fare, burgers & hot dogs, plus Mexican, Italian & Greek dishes. People often mention good, fries, great, chicken, time,


Address

5500 W Cal Sag Rd, Alsip, IL 60803, United States

Website

nicksbbq.com

Contact

+1 708-923-7427

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (413 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) fries (10) great (9) chicken (7) time (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Tonya B. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food the Reuben is simply amazing..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen Zappavigna H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to stop to grab a tasty sandwich. They have a nice e selection of sides if you want something other than French fries: Cole slaw, macaroni salad, sweet potato waggle fries, etc. Update 7/3/20 It was great to dine in again! Nick's has everything well marked for social Distancing. Food was great and service was terrific!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Blake D. 1 year ago on Google
    True Chicago experience. Many options and food styles. I was staying nearby and used the drive through so I could return back to my room quickly. Food was delicious and plentiful. I chose the meatball sub with cheese and pepper. Lecker! (Delicious)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection of food at great prices. Love their hot dogs and fries. Plenty of seating inside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 lynn f. 3 years ago on Google
    Been there many times. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. Went there tonight and ordered the beef brisket sandwich, the Brisket looked and tasted like it was sitting for a few days in the fridge without a lid or any type of covering. Had that dry purplely look to it and tasted like the fridge. When I complained, the cooks acted as if they didn't care. I brought my plate up to show them, they just made a joke amongst themselves and asked if I wanted anything else, I told them no, I was just wondering if they would serve their mother this sandwich ?? I should have taken a picture and posted it here. The cashiers were very cordial though !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    I've eaten hear a few times in the past 2 weeks. So far the food is great, and they are very fast at preparing it! Price isn't too bad. Maybe a bit more then Mickeys or Nickies, but it is good quality. I would recommend if you haven't check it out yet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Catherine S. 1 year ago on Google
    I literally just ordered Grecian half of chicken theirs no flavor I could have done better myself, chicken dry beans taste straight out of can vegetables blend the sauce.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tyler13th 8 months ago on Google
    Food was terrible i hated it and asked if i could get a refund because i spend exactly 50.46 $ and never got the refund terrible service for not giving a customer a refund i didnt even eat all the food i ate because it was bad and no Refund. I still want my refund
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly 1 year ago on Google
    It is a friendly, clean place with a big selection of choices. They always have great food. The chili mac is one of my favorites. Been a customer many years, since the Palos location. It's a nice family place. The Burbank location is good as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nick's had great food and good prices. You often have to wait a few minutes for your food, but its because they are making it fresh. The wait I would say is equivalent to Culver's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chelle Z. 4 years ago on Google
    First time getting food from this place, and I wasn't disappointed! The fries were nice and crispy, my BBQ pulled pork sandwich was thick with meat and the sauce was awesome! The sauce wasn't too sweet or too tangy. The lady who served me might have been the owner, and she was very sweet and kind. She made sure that I understood that I would be getting a lot of food for 3 people, and I wasn't disappointed! There was a very large fish tank and I enjoyed looking at the fish while I waited.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Linda C. 2 years ago on Google
    Use to go to there when they were in Palos . Always loved their food. Tried Crestwood location. Ordered a Philly Cheese Steak and it was all chunks of fat barely any meat. Rest of food fries, soup and chicken sandwich was good. Stay away from Philly Cheese Steak unless you want to bite into chunks of disgusting fat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eddie G. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is very good and prices are reasonable. Staff is courteous and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angeline P. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't go wrong with Nick's! Never had a bad thing of the menu and been eating there for years so I've tried a lot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elaine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the chicken kabobs with a side of feta very tasty. My boyfriend had the shrimp basket that came with two sides.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Johnny L. 1 year ago on Google
    Burger was good and the chocolate shake was spot on. Sometimes it’s hit or miss here, but it’s been hit our last 3 times. We’ll grab lunch from here again next week!

  • 5/5 Michael S. 8 months ago on Google
    Great food... Love the strawberry shake.... Ps- pls get speaker in drive thru fixed so load..

  • 5/5 Chitown 9. 11 months ago on Google
    Good food, food isn’t over priced like a lot of other places, really big servings, shakes are amazing. Not as good as BBQ from Texas but it is still really good. Their BBQ sauce is pretty good, their curly fries are really good too.

  • 5/5 Xander U. 8 months ago on Google
    Passing through from Alaska, had a Chicago style dog, it was outstanding! Really awesome staff too. Overall great experience.

  • 5/5 James D. 1 year ago on Google
    Never have a bad experience here. Staff is super friendly and personable. Food is amazing!! Definitely a favorite!!

  • 4/5 Sam A. 1 year ago on Google
    Usually order a gyro, but never been here and didn't receive perfect fries. I'm a person who loves fries and they always deliver. Milk shakes are awesome and gyros are a must.

  • 4/5 Rick K. 6 months ago on Google
    Hey have known Nick a long time. Food has always been top notch. And never a tude from his people.

  • 5/5 K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nick's is a great go-to. I usually order take-out and delivery. I have never dined-in. Their food is always awesome. The portions with meals are generous. The burgers, fries, and chicken tenders/fingers are awesome, as well as their pizza puffs. I have never been let down by Nick's and I will definitely continue to give them business!

  • 5/5 Kristy E. 1 year ago on Google
    Each time we order a carry out- we are never disappointed! The cheeseburgers are excellent: perfectly cooked, the pickles add the perfect touch - best burger around ! The pizza puffs are wonderful, so are the chicken nuggets. And their fries are like no other! If you can’t finish your fries- leave them in the bag they came in- put them in the refrigerator over night and warm them up the next day. They retain their flavor and are not dry. Nick’s goes above and beyond for great customer service, food quality and everyone I’ve had contact with there are friendly. Thank you to Nick and crew!!

  • 1/5 Frank C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good recipe but the food mostly sits around and by the time you get it it will make you sick

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great counter assistance, very helpful. Food was spot on. Ribs were tender falling off the bone. Sauce was a little sweet for me, but I like spicy. Portions were good and prices right.

  • 5/5 Mike E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Experience, Great Customers,And the best ribs They fall off the bone with that delicious smoke house taste followed with the sides a must visit if your in the area

  • 1/5 James T. 2 years ago on Google
    Place blows. Serves super bone dry brisket. Waste of my my $18.00

  • 4/5 Vincent D. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been going here for years, always a quick cheap bite.

  • 3/5 Judy E. 2 years ago on Google
    It had been a while since we revisited and it will be longer next time. Food was not up to remembered quality, Rib basket dinner was burnet and overcooked, Only reason I gave 3 stars is I had been craving the cream of chicken soup and that did not fall flat. Sorry to remove a place from my favorites

  • 2/5 Darlvon B. 2 years ago on Google
    First time experience. Super nice staff,, Food was bland. I has the brasket dinner with Mac n cheese ( Horrible) had no seasoning and some type of yellow tint substance I just cheese. The rice pelaf once again was bland and sticky. Bake beans where the best part of the meal.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • 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
    • ✓️ Drive-through

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