Is Chappy's a Fried Chicken Restaurant or is it a Smash Burger Restaurant? Does it really matter, when they do both very well? Chappy's is a 50's diner themed restaurant that could make you feel like you're a guest star on Happy Days. My first visit, I had to go with the fried chicken. My cleaning lady and other friends raved about it and they were right. The chicken was super crispy, the inside was extra juicy and the seasoning was on point. I was excited to see they offer about 10 different canned beers. Sometimes you just need a cold beer and they have both national and craft brands to choose from. However, if you want the true 50's diner experience, they have hand-scooped milk shakes, too. A heads up to soda drinkers, Chappy's is a Pepsi product restaurant. Oh, I forgot to tell you about my appetizer. I am Fried Pickles addict and I really liked theirs. The basket was way to full of deliciousness for one person. So be sure to bring someone to share it with. Chappy's does offer table service, which surprised me and the servers are attentive and friendly. I'll be going back soon to try their burgers and milk shakes. read more

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This place was spectacular! The owner has done a really great job with the overall ambiance of the restaurant. Everything is Route 66 themed and there is some really fun signage on the walls. I got the STL 66 burger and fries, swapping the provel cheese for american. The burger was juicy and the signiture STL sauce really heightened the flavor. Our amazing waitress Emma made us her signiture Strawberry Shortcake milkshake and WOW! The milkshake was so good. It tasted like no other strawberry esc milkshake I've ever had- it's a must try! (it's not on the menu, so you have to ask for it) To top it all off... free Hotwheels! If you let a waitress know it is your first time, they will bring out a bin full of Hotwheels for you to choose from. I believe kids meals also grant this. Had such a great time here- will definitely be coming back soon! read more

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Visited for the first time today. The restaurant definitely has a fun vibe and the music was legit. They had a fun trivia game playing on the tv and America's Funniest Videos on repeat. Our server was awesome and upbeat, which it feels as if you don't see much in customer service anymore (or I'm getting old and cranky). Anyway, he was fun and helpful. The food was good for what it is, a diner-style, quick-and-easy meal. We had the G.O.A.T. which was when you add bacon Chicago dog was good also with an all beef hotdog and plenty of toppings. The Mac 'N Cheese bites are delicious and not spicy at all, despite them listing them as "jalapeño" Mac 'N Cheese bites, which was fine by my husband, a spice intolerant white man. My only complaint was the fries were lame. Oh, and the fried pickles were nice and crispy as well! We'll be back! read more

Chappy's - Fried pickles - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Run by the same guy who operates Wang Gang, this somewhat nostalgic restaurant I found to be a great addition to the strip mall. Service was great, as was the food during my two visits there. The burger was one of the best I've had in a long time. Fries too, even though they were breaded. I've heard that they had the best chicken sandwich but I wasn't blown away by it. I splurged and got one of their specialty milkshakes which was a strawberry one with animal sugar cookies in it. Definitely hit the spot! My only complaint is there's not enough seating. But nothing is perfect I guess. I'll be back read more

Chappy's - Chappy burg and fries - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Went to dinner tonight at Chappy's in Edwardsville (next door to Wang Gang) Love the decorations and route 66 feel of the place. The food was 10/10, and service was even better. We were absolutely blown away by our server, Michelle. She's by far one of the best servers I've had while dining out! We had fried mushrooms to start, and even though they aren't hand breaded, they had tons of flavor! Their ranch is also! The hubby ordered the hamborghini, which is a combination of a Philly cheesesteak and a cheeseburger. I had a plain cheeseburger and fried chicken leg (SUPER CRISPY AND JUICY). She also gave us a sample of the frozen custard, which was amazing as well. We can't wait to go back and try a few of the other menu items!! read more

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Great service and food. Cute place. I had the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes. I give a 5 stars for the chicken and the service. The potatoes and toast were barely warm hence the 4 rating. It looks likes the burgers weee a hot item as most of the others tables ordered that. I will be back if in the area. read more

Chappy's - Fried chicken dinner. - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Great service! Burgers are really good and the fries are also quite delicious. If you like a great chicken sandwich, this is also your kind of place. Did I mention shakes? Also very good. We've been here four times now and everything is consistent. If you like a good burger or chicken sandwiches... stop by sometime. read more

Chappy's - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Chappy's is off to "right side" of Wang Gang. I don't know much, but of one thing I'm sure: the fries (delicious) come from the same place as Wang Gang's, same size, same texture, same golden brown. I had a two-patty burger, lettuce wrapped (also delicious). The house salad was fresh, and poppyseed dressing just right. Thanks, Chappy's, for a perfect burger and fries meal. read more

The service was super good. I had the Lamborghini and the smashed burger flavor was on point. So flavorful. The fries were nicely seasoned and didn't need much of anything else. The wife got the mashed potatoes bowl with chicken and gravy. Don't order if not hungry, it was so big and tastes so good! I am coming back here again, lots more choices from the menu. read more

Chappy's is a small, car-themed, and filled restaurant with some pretty alright typical diner-type food. The jalapeño mac n cheese bites were delicious, but the street corn potato bowl was just alright. The sauce was good, but it was mostly potatoes in the end scheme of things. The service was quick and to the point, but there also weren't a whole lot of people dining at the time either. The milkshake was delicious in the end too. I don't know if I'll be making any more special trips here, but I wouldn't say no to trying it out again in the future. read more

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The best hamburger I have eaten! The G.O.A.T ... fig jam, goat cheese, arugula! So delicious! Served with a very generous order of krispy fries. If I lived closer, I would eat here at least once a week. read more

Chappy's is a unique restaurant in Edwardsville, IL. It has a Route 66/car theme with the decor and diner-style food. The service is very good and the food is very good. My family and I visited Chappy's twice in a three week span and this review will cover both visits. We are a family of four, with two pre-teen boys. Chappy's seems to be known for their fried chicken and it is very good - more to come on that - but their burgers are excellent as are their french fries. Chappy's burgers are diner style and cooked on a griddle. They are very flavorful and some of the best burgers you can get at this type of restaurant and at this price point. My oldest son declared that this was the best burger he's ever gotten at a restaurant. You can add a second patty to a burger for an additional charge and if you're hungry or want more, I would recommend getting the double. It is a good value to add the additional patty. The french fries are fantastic! They have a type of batter on the fries, a coating that is light and very flavorful. They are some of my favorite french fries that you can get out. For locals, these are the same types of french fries you can get at the Burger Bar in Wood River, IL (also a very good place) or Dairy King in Breese and Trenton, IL. They're very, very good and I recommend you get them as a side. Chappy's fried chicken is very good. It has a unique batter that is their speciality and it is not too spicy but has a good flavor. With two young boys, we eat a lot of chicken tenders and a lot of chicken in general and its often something at least one of the boys orders when we go out to eat. We all thought the chicken was excellent and highly recommend it. We debated where it ranks on our chicken tenders scale. The consensus ended up being that it ranked somewhere beneath Moonlight fried chicken, but on par with the chicken tenders from Raising Canes and slightly above the tenders from Geno's 140 Club in Bethalto, IL. Our meals consisted of burgers, chicken tenders, fries, and toasted ravioli. The ravioli was good, but nothing special and isn't really the speciality of Chappy's. Service was quite good. Our first experience visiting was with exceptional service. On our second visit we did not receive drink refills quite as often, but everyone was friendly and helpful. Very good service. Value/Pricing: Chappy's is on the slightly higher end of pricing for a similar type restaurant that serves a variety of burgers, fries, and fried chicken. I think the chicken is at a common price point, but the burgers are a bit higher than some similar places for arguably similar taste. I recommend you check out Chappy's for a unique experience. The burgers, fries, and chicken and excellent and you won't go wrong ordering any of those three items. With good service and reasonable pricing with a unique atmosphere, Chappy's is a place worth visiting. read more

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If I had a choice of 1 and 5 and a NEGATIVE number, there isnt a negative number low enough. The burger was so awful, my husky got sick from it, and I couldnt take more than a single bite. The burger was a mess, it was bitter and salty like it was marinated in digusting slime, and the fries were way under cooked. I was hoping to have a chocolate shake delivered with it, and never even got a shake. When contesting the charge, they disputed that I actually got a shake even after I sent a photo of what was brought. They eventually offered to make good on a shake on my next visit after a long argument, but after the disgusting food, I wont be taking them up on that offer. read more

Tonight was our first time at Chappy's after reading some reviews I had high hopes. I ordered the 4 pc chicken with coke slaw (they were out of the fried mushrooms our waitress recommended) and my daughter ordered the Goat Burger. The fried chicken was good, moist, tender, and good flavor but pieces were very small, I've had Cornish hens about as big. My daughter said her burger was pretty good but I thought the beef patty was a little small. My granddaughter had the kids chicken tender meal, it had lots of fries and 2 small chunks of chicken but it was enough for her. I definitely don't recommend sitting anywhere close to the front door, there is a strong wind the cones tunneling in every time the door opens and it blew things around on our table. Overall not bad and I will probably give it another try. read more

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Rest in peace rest in power. Forever your fried mushrooms will melt my heart. Forever your decore will be engraved in my mind. My soul longs for you. Oh chappys fied mushrooms and ranch. You were too good to me. To kind. Forever you may shine in my eyes. Thanks you and goodbye. read more

This new place popped up in yelp! It has fried chicken...I'm really into fried chicken so we came up here the next day. It's a cute little place with lots of vintage decorations with a fun laidback vibe. Lots of car memorabilia and 45 records on the wall! Our server was super friendly! Hubby got the Vienna sausage and loved it. He said his chocolate shake was good too! I got the chicken breast and two wings. Happy to report the chicken is excellent! It's not spicy ands it's tender and juicy. The fries are just okay, not my favorite kind. Really cute place that has fried chicken...that makes me happy! Welcome Chappy's to Edwardsville! I hope you do well. I know I'll be back! I noticed at the table across from us that the children got to pick out a free hot wheels car! I'll have to bring my little guy back here! Such a clever idea! read more

Chappy's - the interior of a diner - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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I have been here in Edwardsville a week and been wanting some fried chicken other than National chains and directly across from my room is this establishment. They had fried chicken and it was very well seasoned and fried just right, hot and fresh. I can say I was very satisfied. read more

Chappy's - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Went with the fam for lunch and had the single cheeseburger. Excellent burger! Toppings, bun and beef were all fresh. Service was friendly and kids loved the Hot Wheels. Definitely a burger spot! read more

Chappy's - #1 Combo Chappy's single patty burger - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Unfortunately, I am unable to rate the food. However, due to poor business practices, we will not be returning. Ordered food online and when we went to pick up the food, the doors were locked and they weren't answering the phone. When we asked their parents company, they said they closed early because it was a waste of money to stay open and that we should have received a call. We did not. After placing an almost $50.00 order, they said they'd refund us in the morning when they opened. Very disappointing. May update rating depending on customer service in the morning. read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had. So crispy tears right off the bone. And the chicken itself so juicy and seasoned. I get the legs and they are by far the best chicken left I've ever had. Don't get me started on the fries. So crispy and also seasoned these fries are better than most of the bar fries that are popular. I've told many people about this place. I will be continuing to come back I was there Friday I'm going back today which is Monday. read more

Chappy's - Fried chicken 4 leg meal w/ fries and Texas toast - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

First time ever coming to Chappy's it was pretty cool the atmosphere was like a time capsule. The food was decent, I tried the buffalo chicken sandwich it was alright I thought it would be crunchy but was very chewy, my mother got the chicken wing basket and said it was good while her boyfriend got the Chappy cheese burger he said it was delicious. The sodas were just not good probably because I really don't drink Ski products while milkshakes were just okay. Overall Chappy's was a good bite probably because we came there real early. read more

Food is priced wonderfully. Fast and very friendly service. 2nd time coming to this place and will definitely come back again. Never disappoints! Yum!!! read more

Chappy's - Mashed Potato Bowl - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

This restaurant is amazing and they have great food. The staff are super nice and pleasant. The inside is also really cool and the way the place is decorated is awesome. read more

Good vibes all around! I had the standard Chappy burger and it was very fresh and delicious. The bun stood out as it was super fresh. They didn't have the advertised black bean patty but did have an "impossible" for my wife and she was very happy with it. My daughter said the Beach Girl Chicken sandwich was the best chicken sandwich she's had. Would return without a doubt! read more

I Came in juggling 4 kiddos and they were SUPER helpful! Food looked amazing. Kids got hot wheels. It was amazing!!

Yummy!!!! Passing by this location and loved it!!! OMG they have the BEST chicken tenders. Usually tenders are more batter than meat but not here! You will get full delicious huge size meat! Best tenders! read more

First time here. Wife had the Fun Guy, it had Swiss, mushrooms and secret sauce. I had the GOAT, fig jam, goat cheese and arugula. Both were cooked medium and had good flavor. Fries were seasoned, crispy outside and tender inside. We both had a fountain drink too. Service was great and she was friendly. Prices are very competitive and not overly priced. Only wish they had a double patty. read more

Chappy's - Eclectic interior of automobile related items - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

* Fried chicken was amazing, great taste, moist and hot. * Mashed and Gravy was yummy *Toasted Ravioli was tough in middle and hard edges.Overcooked * Fried Pickles had good flavor but soggy * If you like vinegar based coleslaw this is for you. We did get this thru door dash which was quick and good. read more

Y'all forgot my breaded mushrooms, but the fried chicken was so good I got over it pretty quickly. We had this delivered and it was still fresh and crispy when it got here. Good mashed potatoes too read more

Have eaten at Chappy's several times and can say that they have the best French fries ever! They are crispy and not burnt. Very well seasoned and have not failed each time we've been there! Have had their Chappy's burger (single and double) and fried chicken sandwich and fried pickle chips and coleslaw. Everything we've tried has been good! Very small place, but always friendly service. This is one of our favorite places to eat! read more

Checked this joint out for lunch, and the burger was fantastic! Chocolate shake was amazing too, so thick it was served with a spoon & straw! Cool Route 66 decor & great food! read more

Best. Burger. Ever. I had the single chappy basket and got mushrooms--my friends, their fried mushrooms are every bit as good as Northside! But! The burger was made by hand, was messy, hot, and delicious! We came because I had a burger craving, and I was not disappointed. Husband ordered a key lime pie shake to go home and had to switch to a real spoon because "there's a whole piece of pie here!" He says it tastes good too. Staff was very friendly and nice to each other. We sat at the bar because there were no tables, and one gentleman (owner? Manager?) came by to give us a hot wheels that he assured us were maybe rare, possibly not. Regardless, our grandkids will love them. I will be back next time I need a burger! read more

Chappy's - Hot wheels - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Great burgers and shakes! My husband really liked the chicken too. Nice variety on the menu.

The service was great. My wife ordered the fried chicken. Unfortunately, they must have made my Chicago dog right when the order got back there. Because after the 10 or 15 minutes, it took for the fried chicken to cook, they brought my cold, hot dog out on a mushy bun. It was fairly disgusting. Her chicken was tasty! But I won't be in any hurry to go back. read more

Chappy's - Chicago Dog, fried chicken and French fries - Burgers Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

We waited too long to try Chappy's! The fried chicken is amazing! We had two meals for $21, including tax. The place is cute, too. read more

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The burgers and fries were delicious! The service was excellent! The dining are is nicely decorated.

Way too spicy for us. I ordered a plain grilled chicken breast. Probably won't go back.

We love Chappy's!! We've never had a bad food or service experience. The burgers and chicken are phenomenal. Highly recommend! Why waste money on a fast food burger when you can get a Chappy burger?! read more

Chappy's is a small family friendly restaurant with 1950's diner-like charm. Both the food and the service were good. I had a chicken parmesan sandwich with a side salad and I added a side of mashed potatoes. My husband had a Wheel in PBJ burger and fries. The chicken parm was great in that it featured provel cheese instead of mozzarella which is always a bonus in my opinion. The marinara sauce was just the right blend of tomatoes and spices, which makes me want to come back and try one of the pasta offerings on the menu. The mashed potatoes were good in a KFC rather than homemade way. The accompanying gravy was chicken flavored and tasted fine, even though I am sure it came from a mix. The side salad featured both chicken and bacon. Very good and a huge surprise for a side salad to contain meat! Finally, my husband's burger was great! He looked so happy eating it that I ventured to taste it. I actually liked it, much to my surprise. In conclusion, I recommend Chappy's if you are hungry (portions are large) and looking for a friendly laid back meal. read more

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Another new restaurant in Edwardsville and naturally I had to try it. When I found out that they specialize in fried chicken, I was pretty excited as I do love fried chicken about as much as any meat dish! I stopped in and looked at the signage and menu and when I was surprised not to find any sexual innuendos since they're owned by Wang Gang. After perusing the choices, I chose the 3 piece dark meal to go. It includes 1 drumstick, 2 thighs, a side and a drink for $9. When I asked if the sides were made in-house, the cashier asked me: "Which one are you asking about?" (Guessing they're not all made from scratch). I said "coleslaw" and she replied "Yes." I then asked if I could leave off the drink since it was to go and I didn't need one. She said, no. Note to owner: Offer the option to skip the drink and knock off a few bucks from the $9 price. KFC does this if you ask. The chicken was very good as was the cole slaw. I'll probably get chicken here again, along with the cole slaw if I can figure out how to get it without paying for the drink. Maybe on a larger family order this option will be offered. Oh yeah, a biscuit or piece of cornbread would be nice, too. read more