Google Maps took us on some bizarre detour and found this gem. Music was painfully loud, but the Combo-Beef was right on.

The staff is rude. I ordered a Vienna beef polish that according to their website, comes with grilled onions and mustard. I received a Chicago style polish with relish, and raw onions instead and was told Vienna is just the name of the polish. Instead of trying to rectify, I was sent away. I will never spend another red cent with them folks. Besides, the food isn't nearly as good as it used to be. Furthermore, anybody asks me about dillingers, it will definitely be a negative review. Carry on. read more

Dillingers Drive-In - American Near Me - Calumet Park, Illinois

This business opened up shortly after I moved on the border of Calumet Park, so we have a long history. I've ordered from the older owners who both have now turned it over to a younger sibling/family member. It seems that the two years of Covid-19 affected many businesses, most of whom did not survive, but this one has; however, one main thing I enjoyed here was their 2 Dillinger Dogs w/fries or Chili Dog with fries; however a 'new french fry' is on the menu and it lacks the texture of the previous so I'm not there as often as in my past ~45 years. Other than that, I see no other change. I cant speak to beverages, sodas, etc. as I never drink those, but hear others say nthey are great. read more

Speedy service ,Great food ,Plenty of parking .It's always crowded but the service is fast and moves along very well When I go I leave my Patience in the car read more

I've been a happy patron since 1987. Today, I waited on the phone to place an order soo long that I hung up and called back three times! Bad sign. I asked if this was the original owners who would never leave you hanging on the phone. I picked up my order, hard cold fries, burnt turkey burger. They're celebrating forty yrs in the business. The owner needs to relieve those workers from today 11/26/2023 and bring his establishment back up to the high standards he's always had. Disappointed!! read more

A classic greasy spoon, perfect just the way it is. Loved the fries-- super crispy! Strawberry shake is best I've had with real bits of strawberries in every sip. Good gyros sliced super thin. The burger meat for the patty melt though was pretty atrocious. It was pounded to death and kind of thin and dense like a White Castle patty. Not crumbly, just tough. Despite that, it was cooked really well on the flattop and assembled nicely. Can't wait to go back and try some other things. It's absolutely worth checking out. read more

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Food is great! It's an old Chicago classic place to visit. This time my experience with customer service was not too great! I ordered something that the cashier, (a black guy) didn't know what it was. Instead of saying, "o, I'm not sure what that is let me ask!" He turned his nose up at me and said very Rudely, "A WHAT?" The other guy had to take over and explain to him. He was just so rude and never said o ok ma'am I know now, I apologize or anything. He was rude the entire time I was in there. If the other guy didn't step in with such niceness I would've taken my money and left. I was ordering a fairly large order, so it would've been a nice chunk missing. read more

Grew up eating Dillingers and food was always fresh. The food is now starting to be trash. They are serving old fries, overcooked dogs, greasy undone pizza puffs and burnt chop steaks; these are the things I have always eaten from them. The quality of the food is no longer the best. You can tell they are not changing the grease regularly. read more

I don't know what happened. It's been a while. This once upon a time treat on 127th Street has lost its flavor. We used to come here regularly, as a treat from the usual burgers and fries, recommended by a family friend who hipped us to it over 20 years ago. The Italian combo with a side of cheese fries was our traditional go-to order. But this most recent trip put us in a trick bag. The sausage was a series of smaller overcooked meat portions arranged to fit in the bun. The beef didn't merit mention. Dipping it, drowning it with cheese sauce, adding chunks of green pepper could not disguise the fact that something was amiss. Add on the almost $25 cost for two orders pretty much sealed the deal. Baby, bye! COVID recovery and inflation has ruined the joy of good tasty food everywhere. Money and time wasted, again. Daggone it. read more

In an attempt to call ahead to place my order, they answered the phone but immediately put me on hold, they never picked back up. The place has ample parking but the area to place an order could only hold about 4-5 ppl. Saturday night was very busy but luckily the cooks are very fast. I ordered both a Turkey melt and chicken Philly. The chicken Philly smelt and looked delightful however it substantially lacked flavor. The Turkey melt was tasty but made w regular sandwich bread and a small piece of breast. Neither item came with a soda, both slightly over priced $18 total. read more

Always a wonderful experience. When we visit from Texas it is always the first restaurant that we visit. Their shakes are the best ever also! read more

Dillingers very Good food is always fresh, been going here since they started I'm now 57 years old and still when I want take out, this is my go to spot. Excellent service & fresh food & fresh fruit shakes read more

Did not disappoint even though they forgot my bananas in my sundae I still enjoyed my meal. Will definitely return.

First order of business anytime I come to Chicago is yo get something to eat. This spot is at the top of the list. I gotta get the Polish or Italian beef when I come here! read more

Nice neighborhood place Very fast Very neat Staff is usually cool Shakes are AMAZING!! read more

Food is still great slacking a little to be perfectly honest compared to the days of old when I went AT LEAST once a week and the customer service SUCKS I miss the owner and the great staff that use to work there makes me not want to even go there because of it but I want to support the owner and it's nostalgic for me but they need to humble themselves take a lesson on customer service and cook the Dillinger's way they f#?!!!! up the reputation with an attitude sad read more

This is one of the most underappreciated places in the city. If you don't go here for anything, make sure you go for the strawberry shake! The best strawberry shake I ever had in my life! They have other shakes also.The burgers and philly chessesteak is pretty good as well. If you are a Chicago Bulls fan you will love this place. They have shrines all over the place with pics of Michael Jordan and the glory years. This place always usually hits the spot, so if you are ever on I-57 and want to stop for some good stuff. Get off on 127th and go east and you will run right into it. read more

This used to be a quality spot. Today it took 18 minutes just to get a hot dog and fries. There was only 2 other customers in the shop, so who knows what these guys are doing with the time. ( too much conversation back there ) then the fries were cold tiny scraps and I had to return to get ketchup. There are way too many hot dog joints around to deal with 18 minute waits for a hot dog and cold fries read more

Had a gyro from here and it was delicious. I hadn't had on in about a year and a half but I stopped here the other day and they did not disappoint. read more

We love Dillinger's the best beef hot dogs & polishes! Long time customers! Now our grandchildren even love them!

Have been coming to this spot for over 15years. Great selection and solid delicious food. Must stop for anyone!!!!

Good food. Small place that's always crowded. Friendly staff and prices are affordable.

"I go there every time I come in town, I just have to get that garlic beef(wet w/hot & pickles)!" One of the best in town 2nd only to Avanti's on Jackson & Wells. read more

The food is really good ordering before hand is definitely a must they get busy fast. Staff is is nice and friendly. Wish the place was bigger not that much room in the lobby part but they make up for it with fast service. read more

I've been coming to Dillinger's since I was a kid. The food is delicious and fresh! They've been consistent for 20+ years which is very hard to do. read more

This place rocks! It reminds me of a burger place as a kid. No frills, good burger and fries at a very good price. Staff is fantastic, not much more to it. If you want a good cheap burger this is the spot. read more

I'll never understand why so many people go ga-ga for this place. They're way overpriced and their foods not that great. I think the owner must be charging you to view all the pictures on the wall with the celebrities he's met! Their corned beef sandwich sucks, their burrito sucks. They serve their chili cheese fries in the paper bag instead of a Styrofoam container and what you get is a sloppy mess! The only items on the menu that are half-way respectable are the gyros and the turkey burger (this one's for you calorie watcher's). Other than that, that's it. Like I said earlier, if you stop in enjoy the pictures of all the Chicago celebrities on the wall. Have to get your monies worth some how. It's not going to come from the food! read more

Dillingers Drive-In - Dillingers Business Card - American Near Me - Calumet Park, Illinois

I grew up eating at Dillinger's and I'm soooo thankful that it's now around for me to share with my children. EVERYTHING ON THE MENU IS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They're known for the CBS (Cheeseburger Special) and their real fruit milkshakes that are absolutely wonderful. They also have turkey burgers for those who don't eat beef or pork Another fascinating thing about this restaurant is all of the pictures of different famous people. They even have the original death mask of Mobster John Dillinger. I was sooo afraid of it when I was younger, but now see it as a piece of art w/ loads of history behind it. The seating is limited on the inside but in the summer they have lunch tables outside of the restaurant. read more

I love Dillinger's... even if it's just for nostalgia's sake because I lived in the area for so long. When I decided to try gyros for the first time, I ordered the gyro special from Dillinger's and fell in love. Now, 17 years later it's still my go-to item when I'm undecided about what to get. The shakes are delicious, my favorite is the pineapple. It's a small drive-in diner, but the food is always good, the place is always SPOTLESS with great pictures of celebrities on the wall. There's one thing I've always wondered though... how does that mustached-guy (who I assume owns Dillinger's) get all the hookups with the celebrities?? I mean he's always in these (what looks to be) VIP areas chilling with celebs like it's a normal everyday thing for him... Is he in the "business" or what? LOL I want to ask, but I'm too scared. LOL But I digress... check out Dillinger's at least one time. Hopefully it won't be your last. read more

Delicious Italian Sausage with red sauce, it has a nice spice! I've never ever tasted an Italian sausage until my friend, who lives down the street, told me to have lunch. Now I can only compare Italian sausages with red sauce (marinera) to this one! . The place is small, an in and out type of place, with lots of parking in what youd think would be a sketchy neighborhood. The owner is a pretty popular as he has photos all over his restaurants with famous persons... read more

Usually I get the Gyro Dinner, but this time was the Cheeseburger Special. The fries here are REALLY good, always get fries with whatever you order. Call ahead if possible if you are doing carry out, 10 minutes and your food is ready when you arrive. I have been going to Dillingers for a LONG time, I work in the area and they are on the "We get food from here" list. Good food, clean place, nice people with whom to do business. Located just east of I-57 on 127th Street, north side of the road. read more

I don't know what it is but Everytime I order thought Uber eats this food is terrible. I've been coming to this place since u was a child and always have loves the food but he last three times I've been extremely dissatisfied. Do not order the Chicken Breast Sandwich this is a frozen patty like a huge chicken nugget uuugh I took two bites and trashed it, a total waste of money! read more

Haven't been in this place since the mid '80s... Drove by and was surprised they were still there... Stopped in just for old time sake... Food was still very good... Don't remember all the stupid pics up... But worth the stop Make no mistake it is fast food read more

Service was Okay years ago quality was good years ago. Ordered the taco special 10/12/17 the taco taste old and was burnt smell funny. I called the business as a courtesy spoke with the older rude gentleman. I told him I didn't want a refund Or free meal just wanted to let him know. He insist I bring the taco in. I did on 10/13 during lunch time. I was very discrete didn't want to alarm the customer . This man pulled out the taco start nipping on the meat saying something was wrong with me. No wait I know customer service is dead but really who does that. I left came back to tell older guy bold head didn't get his name how rude he was and I was trying to be nice. I was livid he got the best of me I went off he was awful! To treat a long time customer! The company has been reported to better Business Bureau & food and safety. It was only $6 and change but I will not be given terrible spoiled food with a spoil attitude. Will be cooking. read more

My girlfriend and I went here expecting something at least kind of special. We got standard fare: a cheeseburger for me, chicken breast sandwich for her, fries, and chocolate milkshakes. We were disappointed. We could've stayed in our neighborhood (Pilsen) to get the same quality food at a much lower price. In retrospect, we should've got fruit milkshakes, but we didn't know at the time; besides, it's not hard to make a pretty good chocolate shake. read more

Been coming here since I was kid, love how authentic the food is and all the great pics of celebrities the owner has on the walls

THE HOME OF THE CBS - QUARTER POUND CHEESEBURGER!...Great food and goooood service for years. This little southside spot has been serving this area for over 20yrs. The food here is very good and they have a wide variety of selections to choose from. Another thing that stands out about this place is the famous pictures that surround the inside. The owners obviously have connections with big time celebs...(They have pictures of all the popular sports figures in chicago, M.J....etc). Go and check this place out..and dont forget to get a fresh fruit shake...THE BEST read more

The employees are friendly, but the food is NOT good. I ordered a dipped Italian beef sandwich and received a dry, tough, item made from substandard mystery eat. It was horrible! For sanitary and health reasons, cashiers can not handle money and food. At Dillinger's, as long as the cashiers don't "touch the top of the food" they can handle it. Eek! The cashier offered me cash back for my fries after I complained about him handling them; however, he gave the fries back to the cook, who placed a napkin over the top, handed them back to the cashier, who placed it in my bag. Yuck! Immediately, I threw away the fries. The Italian beef sandwich was horrendous. The cheap meat was dry, difficult to swallow and lacked seasoning. I also threw the sandwich away. The best thing about the sandwich? The ketchup I added for flavor. I agree with reviewer Keziah C regarding the photos...focus on improving the quality of your food; not pics with celebrities who look extremely bored standing next to the owner, the guy with the big mustache. Really, I'm not impressed with people who display their photos in which they stand next to a celeb and/r an athlete.This is akin to name-dropping. Basically, no one cares, but you. No, I will NEVER return to this place. Not sure of its appeal, but it's definitely not the food. read more

Define the best attributes of a local drive-in & the first picture that comes to mind for me is Dillinger's. I've eaten here (off & on) since high school not just because it was nearby but because it was a bit of an anomaly. Dillinger's is the rare drive-in where the food is consistently solid, the people are friendly, the place is always spotless (yeah, I said spotless) and you get that feeling like they know and share your sense of community. My favorites here are the Pizza Burger, marinara sauce, cheese, and the fried mushrooms. Always hot. Always delicious. Great pizz a puffs, dogs and other greasy spoon staples. Their shakes have real fruit, which when the pieces aren't getting stuck in your straw add to their flavor. While the place is usually busy, the lines move quickly. The fact that it is usually busy says something about Dillinger's since it is 30 seconds away from both a Mickey D's and a Burger King. One of the owners is always in, unless he's sick. You'll recognize him as the guy on the wall in dozens of (now) vintage photos of the Bulls during their championship runs. It is a secondary theme - contemporary Chicago - which complements nicely the old gangster theme of this spot which includesa bust of Mr. Dillinger head. But it's how on point the place can get that surprises you. Listening to music from the outdoor speakers is something people unintentionally find themselves doing when they come here R&B, reggae, doo-wop, they play a variety. Recently, a few songs into a Saturday afternoon I noticed what was on: the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack. In their own quiet, yet audible way, Dillinger's was connecting to the thoughts of many of their customer's who hunger for a different type of peace that can't be found on a bun. read more

Dillingers is the BEST! Food is always fresh, hot and delicious! The service is always courteous and professional! Very clean, neat spot! I'm a LONG time, FOREVER customer! read more