I swear to god, the driving force that made me go here is because the friend I went with thought it would be hilarious if his "check-in" was at Booby's. Because he's apparently 12 years old. Booby's filled a need for a quick, casual and inexpensive dinner. We both got their famous steak sandwich, which comes with fries, baked potato or rice, and soup, salad or cole slaw. It's a good amount of food for the money. A steak sandwich runs just over $10. This place was quite the hot and happening spot for senior citizens. It almost looked like a high school cafeteria with different cliques eating and talking about everyone else (except with octogenarians instead of 'tweens). The food was decent. They don't ask what temperature you prefer your steak cooked, so I was a little nervous that it would be horribly overcooked, and while it was cooked more than I prefer, it wasn't bad. It was tender, well-seasoned, and huge. I chose fries and salad as my sides and the salad was nice and fresh and the fries were crinkle cut (my favorite), piping hot, but nothing you haven't had before. All of the food is made to order so you may have to wait a few minutes. Their menu is extensive and as I mentioned, reasonably priced. I can't imagine that I'd venture here with any regularity, but I liked it just fine. Booby's is (are?) a good thing. read more

I hadn't been here for years stop by after getting my nails done the other night. The inside was redo since the last time I remember. They had special full slab ribs for 14.95 include 2 sides , it was delicious. I got the rice & soup as my sides. It was enough for like 3 people great deal and the ribs were very good not fatty also had BBQ on the side. I know the steak sandwich is there claim to fame but if you go and see the ribs on special go for it you wont be disappointed. read more

Two chcken salad plates on Visa debit card - $13 One diet coke no ice on Visa debit card - $2 Being able to say you like Boobys in public and not get weird looks - PRICELESS This place is so awesome, it deserves five stars just to be able to come in and order a Fat Boob and a Double "C"! But there are other reasons why I love me some Booby's ;). The restaurant itself is set up in the style of a Greek-owned family diner (which was a pleasant surprise) and we were able to get a nice comfy booth near the back. The chicken salad plates that we ordered were amazingly delicious! The chicken salad was fresh with not too much mayo, full of crispy celery. To our surprise, we also got a HUGE plate of fruit (including a WHOLE banana) and cottage cheese with the meal, not bad for under $6 each! I just wish the mister would have ordered two Big Boobs (hamburger), I would have been muchly entertained ;). read more

Booby's has been around forever. Food is pretty good, I love the chicken sandwich. It is big and very good. They are famous for their steak sandwich so if your a meat eater I recommend it. read more

Booby's - Big chicken sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Dear Lorna S, The "creepy" guy you're referring to is actually the late Mr. Friedman (I don't remember his first name) who started the place around 50 years ago, and was a local legend with his customers and wisecracks. The sign is a caricature of him. A caricature exagerrates certain facial features. There was nothing creepy about him, and the only other notable Niles resident I can think of is a certain public official who was sentenced to prison. Not many restaurants stand the test of time, but this one does. read more

I am big fan of breasts, so i love to go to places like Hooters and Brickhouse and Tilted Kilt! So for BOOBS come to BOOBY'S! Just kidding! When I was younger, we'd always drive by & I always thought Booby's was a strip club of some sort! But nope, it's a good old grease stop to eat! Nice interior, good food, good prices! Friendly staff makes it an enjoyable experience, unlike some places where the workers are so bitter! They make a great burger, great cheezy beef, solid french fries, if you like gyros i am sure they have that (what greek place doesn't?) So, if you're driving down Milwaukee in the Niles area........do stop at Booby's......now you wont' see half naked girls showing boobs, but you'll get a good meal!! DO TRY!!! read more

Greek owned place of char. Don't you love char foods. Thinking about a booby now is making me hungry. The menu is littered with items named after Booby sizes and booby. I wish my commute hadn't changed, then I could enjoy a stack of boobs on my way home today! They had an interesting take on burgers, they added a topping you don't typically find on burgers at most places and it works well here. Booby's is on a corner you can miss it while driving in any direction and they have their own parking lot. It's a part of the area and a must try. read more

Love the food. Been coming here for years. However, I was disappointed that one employee, I think an owner was not wearing a mask. I was happy to see he did not bag my food and all other employees were wearing them. Not sure why he is exempt from the rules. read more

Value. Value. Value. Full Rack, Fries, Side Salad, & Garlic Bread $16.99..where else but Boobys. Good crew. Dated but immaculate.

Positively A-OK. Not an exciting eatery, but just fine when you are looking for an easy, tasty stop. The Italian Beef Sandwiches are pretty good and quite substantial. The fries are ... well they are fries. Got some cream of chicken soup for Mom, which she loved, so all was and is well with the world. This place has been here forever. Longevity speaks for itself. read more

When you've got a name like Booby's, you don't have to focus too heavily on providing a fine dining experience. You just have to assign funny names to your foods, like the Fat Booby, or the Big Booby, and serve it at a fair price. For that, Booby's, I salute you. I've only tasted your food once, many years ago, and I can't even remember if I liked it or not. I do remember, though, excitedly ordering a Big Booby with Booby Fries, and a refreshing Booby Cola. I was served my meal on a Booby Tray, wiped off my crumby face with a Booby Napkin, and even pocketed a Booby Mint Candy for the drive home. For the rest of the day, my breath was Booby Fresh(tm)! Perhaps my memory of this meal has been exaggerated over time... but such is the stuff of legends. If I ever pass this place in my car, and there's someone in the passenger seat, I will point out the window and say, "I ate there one time." "How was it?" they'll ask. "Who cares?" read more

Booby's is a favorite of my grandmas that has been around since 1961. You can tell it used to be a fast food place, as the drive-thru is still there, but not in use. The inside is pretty basic with plenty of tables and booths for seating. The skirt steak sandwich came highly recommended. I found it to be a bit tough, but very filling. The sauce that comes served in a red plastic squeeze bottle is not ketchup, but a tangy bbq sauce. Similar to horsey sauce at Arby's, it added a little spicy kick to my sandwich. The fries were crinkle cut and basically straight out of the Ore Ida bag, but they were plentiful. They have a giant menu, with daily specials. Our steak sandwich was an everyday special, that came with fries, coleslaw and a drink for $12.99. read more

Booby's - Skirt steak sandwich with fries and slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

The yummiest steak sandwich ever. I like mine with rice pilaf and salad. They make your food quickly, and it is consistently good. The variety of food is awesome. The only thing that's creepy about this place is the sign. Over the word 'Booby's, there is a picture of a creepy cartoon guy. He seems to be a pervert lurking behind the "Booby's". I still don't understand that sign, but whatever. The steak sandwish is yummy. read more

So yes I just got my order and I been ordering for years now over 40 50 dollars each time and the lady has the nerve to charge me a measly 25 cents each condiment and now in this epidemic time they are looking to screw regulars now over a couple cents, while people hardly have enough money to order shame and a dozen shame on you lady. People are dying and your thinking of a couple cents!? ever since the nice old man retired and left this bussiness to these clowns, they dont have any respect for the consumer nor surrounding communities that put money into their fat pockets. I'm always for supporting small businesses, but soliciting money off condiments is a darn shame, you think your gaining in the short run, but honey that's how u loose in the long run. Congrats You just lost a regular + family members !!! read more

Best skirt steak sandwich and dinner. Cream of chicken rice soup is out of this world. I come all the way from Gurnee to eat here. Please let me know the recipe or name of your bbq sauce. Thanks for all you do. read more

BOOBY'S! This place is phenomenal, make sure you get the steak sandwich with fries and soup. The food is awesome and the BOOBY sauce tastes great on everything. Seriously though, just get the Steak Sandwich read more

Okay, I'd give five stars if I was simply reviewing the steak sandwich... which I would travel over hot coals or broken glass to get to! (they are a little chewy, but still the best I've ever had) Now, however, the review has to cover the entire establishment. It's nicer now than it was before they remodeled, but I do kind of miss their old cafeteria tables. It's pretty modern, all counter service, but they have a bigger menu than most burger/gyros places and more interesting food. I've had nearly everything on their menu, going back to childhood, and generally the food is good. I like the crinkle cut fries, steak sandwiches, gyros, chicken kabobs, burgers, beef, soup, salads... mmmmm! I'm taking a star from them for a few things that they could do better, like get someone out to clean the tables that the inconsiderate diners won't clean, just a little faster because during lunch and dinner periods on the weekends they are packed and need to get people in those seats. I also think that they could handle the orders a little better, often they put the drinks up long before the food, and then when you go up to get your food (particularly when there's humidity in the air in the summer) you're ice is half melted. Now all that aside, I have been going there for much of my life and I am pretty sure that the same people have owned it my whole life and they are always pretty pleasant at the counter. I cannot live without Booby's! (boy that sounds dirty!) read more

Booby's is not TOO far from the 'rents house. And if Superdawg is packed this is the place I head too. Typical Greek owned restaurant minus table service. Gyros is good, steak sandwich is great. On Sunday order the cream of chicken rice soup, thank me later. Where else can 4 people(2 adult, 2 kids) eat for under $20.00? One annoying tid-bit, for having so many families in/out of there is is no changing station in the ladies washroom. And, it's called Booby's. Hehe. read more

Booby's is good, but not great. Much of the food is acceptable. The decor is attractive and the dining area kept clean. Having known Booby's when Booby owned it, the restaurant's personality has waned. How about a little interaction with the customers. A friendlier, tastier and more affordable alternative is Celli's Beef. It's across the street and a bit south of Booby's. read more

I had heard about this place, seen it on a local TV show and most of the yelp reviews were good. I was in the area so i decided to give it a try. I let the lady at the register know it was my first time- no instruction on the order process, menu items, etc- she wasn't rude nor was she warm & welcoming. I ordered the " famous" steak sandwich. Which i though was quite pricey $11.45-it came with a choice of 2 sides, fries baked potato, coleslaw, salad or soup. When I asked what was the SOTD she just points to a board where they are listed- a verbal review would have been nice but, oh well The sandwich was actual skirt steak, had I been informed when ordering I would have asked for it to be rare. Overall oi was just ok . Seems like a "local" spot the conjures up comfort food memories. I was not overly impressed with the stake sandwich. read more

Simple yet fantastic. Booby's is a great family place that has been around since 1961. HUGE menu that ranges from fish to pasta to the famous steak sandwich. The steak sandwich dinner comes with 2 sides and is only $12.99. Best deal in the area. I can't get enough of this place. I will be back! read more

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If I could give it 0 stars I would. Got a gyros plate from here and the gyros were very dry. Halfway through the meal, we discovered there was a hair in our food. Called the restaurant to tell them about it and the owner started yelling over the phone. Their customer service is HORRIBLE. They are rude, disrespectful, and racist. Do not eat here. read more

I usually come here for the steak sandwich it's delicious. They also have good dinners which are great for the price. The rib dinner, chicken dinner , and gyro dinner comes with soup or salad and bake potatoes. I love their Greek rice and garden salads. The place is extremely clean and you can see how they prepare your food which is great. I have been coming here for years and I have never been dissapointed. read more

Booby's - a Greek-owned Niles gem that I spent my high school years living 2 blocks away from. I'm a vegetarian now, but if I ever go back to meat, I'll be going to Booby's for their "Big C" - extra pickles please! Every time I drive down Milwaukee Ave. and pass Booby's I drool thinking of the greatest cheeseburger I've ever had. The "Big C" is different. Instead of your typical lettuce, tomato and onion toppings, this cheeseburger comes loaded with BBQ sauce, grilled onions, cheese, coleslaw, and huge slices of the best pickles on the planet. It's amazing! Booby's also has the best vanilla shake I've ever had in my life. Seriously awesome. Their caesar salad is pretty tasty as well. Not sure why they have a drive-thru window if it's never been used? I'm guessing it's because you'd have to wait far too long, compared to the drive-thru of any fast food joint. I'd go there a lot more if their drive-thru was operating. read more

Steak sandwich with a side of rice and cole slaw makes the evening complete! Top notch and even as a cold snack at 2am it is still the best around. read more

The service is fast, but the people could be nicer (taking one star for it). The steak sandwich is the best in the neighborhood. Salads are good, and prices are OK too. read more

Stopped here for a Friday night late dinner. Their menu was very extensive. Dogs, burgers, chicken, gyros, soups, salads. Best way to describe Boobies is "great Greek Diner". I ordered the gyros dinner. It was exceptionally good. It came with a choice of soup or salad which was a very nice extra touch. The gyros meat was perfect, the pita was fresh, The sauce and all the trimmings were great. I had the soup is a side but next time I think I'll try the salad instead. My wife had the burger and really liked it. One of my kids had a chicken tender meal and really liked it. One thing I noticed was that the entire restaurant was very very clean. The service was polite and fast. read more

So I had to go in, with a name and a sign like that... I mean, really.... I've been twice and had the steak sandwich each time. You get a good steak and decent bun, and if you get the basket you get fries/baked potato and soup and drink. However, that's all for $12. A bit steep in my book. Fries were just OK, soup was average. Couple that with the blaring speaker calling out order numbers and I'd just say this was OK. Don't get me wrong, it's a good steak sandwich (otherwise I wouldn't go back a second time), it's just a lot to pay for that being the best part of the meal. read more

Didn't care for the Ribs. The ribs were tough and not a lot of meat. The sauce was good. read more

Today was my first visit to Booby's and will be my last. Having heard so much about their steak sandwich, I decided to try it. First, 12 bucks is a lot of money for a sandwich. However, it is a sizeable portion and the meat was flavorful. My problem was that there was damn near enough hair in my sandwich for me to make a wig out of it! After I had pulled the fourth long brown hair from my sandwich (BTW, my hair is jet black), I decided that I would not finish the food. Until someone tells me that the people working there are going to start wearing hairnets, I don't think I will be returning or recommending this place to anyone because I wanted a steak sandwich, not a hair sandwich! read more

This is one of those places where nothing is really bad. At the same time, i have yet to have ordered anything that was great either. I don't really fault this place for it's flaws. It's a simple fast food restaurant. Burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, pizza puffs, soups, salads and quite a few other menu items. The basic side items like french fries and onion rings are obviously pre-frozen. But all in all, everything seems to be decently prepared. Today I ordered a basic meatball sandwich with red sauce. No cheese or peppers. The meatballs were soft, but were also kind of grainy (i sort of think they were frozen also). It tasted alright so i'll let it slide. I also ordered onion rings which were crunchy on the outside but doughy underneath (i'm not fond of frozen onion rings). Their prices are fairly reasonable for the food that they serve. Meatball, onion ring and a large drink came out to $10.24 This visit I give them 2.5 stars. It has been suggested to me to try their steak sandwich (people claim it's really good), so on my next visit I'll give it a try. (On previous visits i've ordered a burger, a beef sandwich, chicken soup, spaghetti (soggy pasta), a BLT and a ceasar salad) All not bad but not great. read more

Booby's - Meatball sandwich and onion rings - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

The steak sandwich is recommended here, it is worth it for the price. The Hot Dog is okay, but there are other places down the road that offer a better dog. Skip the cheese fries. The service is friendly and definately reflects the family owned mentality. read more

Booby's - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

My wife had the Italian beef which she loved. Nice and spicy giadanera. The burger I had was good and had a nice hint of pink which it's hard with such a thin patty. The gyro was only so so. Not much carmelization on the meat and kind of toned down on the spice. I really have to try to make it back to try the famous steak sandwich. It was huge and looked delicious as I saw other people getting their orders. read more

Booby's - Italian beef - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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EXCELLENT skirt steak sandwiches - they make them absolutely perfect, perfect, perfect. Comes with choice of potato, slaw, salad or soup. You cannot go wrong with any side. They have bottles of their BBQ sauce on each table and the place is really clean. They run a tight ship and it definitely shows in everything they do. You must try it. read more

Great local haunt. Their tuna melt was awesome. Ate here alone in a booth because I wanted to try it out. Great service. I took home a chicken sandwich and my boyfriend loved it! Nice to see these all american places still in business! read more

Booby's - Tuna Melt - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Awesome Greek salad! I haven't ventured out much because the salad is so good... The steak sandwich and fries are awesome. My dad swears by the ribs. read more

Booby's - Greek Salad! - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Decent food, could be cooked better though. Horrible service, everyone in the front is a asshole. Very rude and disrespectful. Idk if the owner is racist but he was taking my order very disrespectfully. Like dude it's my first entering the restaurant, say hello and give me recommendations. read more

Worst Italian beef I have ever had. Was dry, tasted old I could not finish it. I didn't return it because I lost my appetite on top of the counter help gave an unapproachable vibe. read more

I went there at 830pm thinking I could quickly grab dinner before they close. The staff was rude and it looked like they were closed before even closing. Here's a hint Boobys - either close at 830pm or let everyone know your kitchen is closes 30mins earlier, there is no need to be rude to customers. I worked in a restaurant when I was younger so I understand the need to shut down earlier. read more

Today was first time ever at Booby's, went for the famous steak sandwich. It was great, coke slaw and fries very good. The only thing is the man taking order was not welcoming at all, especially when there for first time. My sister and niece were there too. My sister ordered turkey burger, she was not told if anything came with it. It would have been nice to know so she could have ordered a side at the time. Ultimately it would have been nice to have menu explained. If in area again would definitely go back for steak sandwich and hopefully staff would more welcoming, read more