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Booby's

3.5 (308 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers, American
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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John H.

I like Boobys. There, I said it. Bold start, I know. But Booby's is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a time capsule of deliciousness--where the buns are toasted, the fries are hot, and the vibes are strictly mom-and-pop. I ordered the chicken sandwich because I like to test a burger joint's range. I'm happy to report that this wasn't some sad, dry poultry puck. It was juicy, well-seasoned, and sandwiched between two buns that probably have their own zip code. The decor has just the right amount of nostalgic weirdness. You half-expect someone named Marty to come out of the kitchen and tell you they've been grilling since the Eisenhower administration. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous, and I left with a full belly and no regrets. Except maybe that I didn't get a milkshake. Next time, Boobys. Next time.

chicken and fries

Imagine eating portillos, now imagine eating portillos at a place called boobys. some would refer to this food as "the bomb" i would refer to it as "boobys chicken and fries". that cashier is definitely on something though. love the retro 2003 vibe, don't change boobys, don't change.

I like that I can walk in and order a Big Boob whenever I feel like it!

This place hits on every way. Soup, salads and appetizers all good. Their sandwiches are great. My friend Ralph Zaccariello used to tell me they had the best steak sandwich in Chicagoland. A little nicer than fast food. Still casual enough to stop in during a busy work day.

The Big C
Mark Y.

Standard looking suburban burger/beef place. The staff was straight forward, almost taciturn, which I've found to be pretty common in the Chicago area. Not rude, but not the most cheerful either. They have an impressive menu. They are known for their steak sandwich but I went with the Big C Burger (a Big Boob with cheese). The price is cheap but I ended up paying almost 16 bucks for fries and a drink with it. The burger is delicious. Grilled onions, sauce, slaw. And it's big! The fries were average frozen crinkle fries. Five stars for the burger, three for the fries, three for service. Four stars total because the burger was that darn good.

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Iris P.

Enjoying life's sizzles with the best steak sandwich we ever tasted!! If you have not been to Booby's you need to drive over now! The service is kind and accommodating and the ambiance is a basic diner type feel!

Gyros dinner
Mary R.

Always liked patronising this resturant. It is basically a Mediterranean Greek resturant . You ordered at the counter. You may sit in and enjoy or take out. They do have a drive through to pick up honk or knock on the window . They do have gender neutral restrooms which I made a mistake on the check in They have 3 types of chicken Many salads Pastas Sandwich Italian faire also . I had gyros dinner choice of sides. I have enough for another meal ! Yum Thanks

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Greek salad with chicken you cant go wrong..steak sandwiches..kabob sandwiches very good also.

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The gyros was good. The steak sandwich was better. Good amount of food for the price. Clean restaurant.

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Booby's is a great place for lunch or a quick dinner. The steak sandwich is amazing!!!

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I need to try more here. Had the burger and cheese fries. Pretty good but not better than smash burger or portfolios.

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I've been going here since the 1960's. Hot dogs always fresh. Great burgers and ribs. Highly recommended.

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Amazing Steak Sandwich!!!! Everything at this restaurant is great. The atmosphere is always friendly and clean too!

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14 years ago

Been going here for years.. Steak Sandwich, Rice and Cream of Chicken Soup... It doesn't get any better..

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11 years ago

Best Steak sandwich I ever had, the big C and fries perfect. Great place, clean and good price for portions you get.

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They have great food and there price aren't high as well. I love eating the greek chicken, it's really juicy.... Thank you Booby's......

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Garage looking type of brewery in Niles in some industrial type of building. It seems there's a lot…read moreof these, but this is among the good ones. Une Annee is one of the reasons to go to this pretty boring looking suburb. Hit up the bar for some cold ones plus on site made food. The prices aren't bad for craft beers and kitchens. A pretty impressive looking building. It's big and can fit hundreds. This is like a massive garage with a bar and a kitchen. First though it's a brewery. It's about $6 a pint. The one I liked the most was the Twist Of Wit. It's a wheat beer with Cara Cara oranges, coriander, and Meyer lemon. Tasted fruity but not too much. Also we got some food, which was actually good for a brewery. Vegan options are limited but there's a few. It's $6 for the Veggie Chili. This is vegan without the sour cream sauce. Also there's barbecue. There's pork belly and that kind of stuff. Beers are the best things to get here. It also has food from an on site kitchen. There's meaty options like pork and there's chili for vegetarians.

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