Out of town guest here. We stopped in on a complete lark after meandering off the interstate to avoid traffic. The RC cola sign immediately took me back to my childhood and made me smile. We were greeted really warmly and had our questions answered about the menu. And when I tell you that jumbo polish sausage was worth every single calorie, I mean it. I had mine with everything except onions and relish. The hot peppers are spicy! In a great way! The sausage had a great snap when I bit into it and the classic polish sausage flavor was so good and perfectly spiced/seasoned. The bun was soft but didn't fall apart when I ate. The man who took our order was extremely nice and gave me a sample of the sloppy Joe to try as well. I felt like I was part of the neighborhood. The basket of fries was enormous and they were hot and fresh. RC tastes exactly like it did when I was a kid in Buffalo. The no-frills walk up counter/drive in style old-time atmosphere is retro-cool . We ate at one of the three standing tables . If I lived in Chicago, I would definitely be a regular at Mickey's. Thanks for a GREAT meal and warm welcome to Chicago. - your new friend from Virginia. read more

Mickey's Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

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4.5 This is the only place that I can eat a deep fried polish from. It's always nice and crispy edges and not dry. The fries are good and hot and perfectly salted in my opinion. The beefs are usually good but sometimes can be hit or miss with the flavor and thickness of the meat. The prices are reasonable with specials. I wished they stayed open longer for more neighborhood options. Small parking lot but they get you in and out quickly. The staff is kind and funny. The ambiance is a stand up eatery. read more

Good value for two hot dogs and fries! A nice spot to grab quick bite to eat. Not alot of tables to stand and eat so recommend buying it for take out read more

Mickey's Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

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The food is delicious! Especially the 1/2 slab, its tenderness is Chef's Kiss! The service is wonderful and very polite customer service! read more

I drive past there all the time and had a taste for a good MEATBALL sandwich. Well??? It was the worst tasting meatball I've ever had. The meatballs were burned and the sauce tasted like it was from a can. I'm sorry to say this. I was hoping it was gonna be my new "go-to" place for lunch. read more

Beef was ok. It had a nice flavor, but wasn't to strong. They aren't cheap with their beef or peppers. You get what you paid for. The service is ok. They were attentive. It's a solid beef and I would rate it 6/10. read more

Mickey's Drive-In - Combo with hot peppers. - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

Best hotdogs for sure, and it's not even close. My only issue is the flirting and harassment underage girls endure when just trying to get food. It's gotten to the point where girls go with male companions just to make sure the service is professional. read more

Mickey's Drive In is located on Mannheim. I use to pass by here and have eaten their beef before. I feel like the beef was better the times I ate here before. It was seasoned w/garlic and had much more flavor before. I'm sorry to say I made a point of coming by here to get their beef sandwich. I arrived exactly @ 10:30 am as they were turning on the signs & opening for business (great timing) Today I was disappointed by the beef as it had thick pieces & it wasn't as good as it has been in the past. The beef was chewy, not very tender & lacked the flavor. There are so many good beef places in Chicago & the Chicagoland area for me Mickey's fell short today. read more

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It's Mickey's on Manheim, accept no substitutes. The building is from the '50 and it's beautiful. If You don't know where it is, beat it tourist. This is for us; Natives. The flight has been delayed and I don't want to sit on the shoulder with the four ways on - Mickey's. Oh crap,I missed lunch; Mickey's. Snow is flying and the traffic will not move - Mickey's. You get the picture. read more

I've been coming to Mickey's for hotdogs since I was a teenager. They have the best hotdog with everything in Chicago. There's something incredible about the steamed bun and the salt from the french fries that are wrapped with it. The Special for 2 hot dogs continues to be one of the best deals for food in all of Chicagoland. If you're looking for a true Chicago hot dog experience, skip the chains, and check out Mickey's on Manheim. You won't regret it. read more

Ordered Italian Beef, Italian Sausage and fries. Sandwiches were good. Fries were uncooked and warm

Dipped mini beef with sweet and hot peps. Perfect first meal when arriving in Chicago. Flavor was good and the setting is just what you come to expect. Fast service, and I put the mini down even faster! read more

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Service is quick, ambiance is casual and the food is great but recently they are a little too heavy handed on the oregano and I don't like the new taste of this but that's just me. Plenty of meat on the sandwiches. Reasonable prices and good food. Hot dogs are great. I would recommend trying it out at least once. Always return when in the Chicagoland area. read more

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This place is a throwback in every kind of way. It's fast, filling, convenient, and very very cheep. I was able to get my chili dog for $5 in about 2 minutes. It's rare to find a place that's this efficient on your time and wallet in this day of inflation. Great job to the team here! read more

Great product at a fair price. Dogs are well dressed. Beef is juicy. Fries are crisp. What more could you ask for.

Good hot dogs with plenty of fries. Love the sloppy joes. Good prices. Great service quick and efficient employees

Still a great place after all these years....nothing has changed ....prices are still awesome.....Thank you for helping me , My friends, My family & my community eat great all these years & may more continue.... read more

I came back home to Chicago and swing by one of my favorite places to eat. I had my favorite the Italian Beef Sandwich bro it was so good. My son loved it also he had the polish sausage sandwich my goodness it was good. read more

Wow stopped at Mickey's today and it was fantastic great food at this OG spot. Maybe the best beef around. Natural tasting and so perfect on his great fresh bread. They give you a nice portion of meat too so great I had a combo sweet with a side of hot fries and a drink. I haven't been here in a few years but it's great as ever. Fast service from this quality spot. Been open a long time and for a dog & beef shop in this area, it says a lot. This is one of those places that is worth a try even if you have to drive. It's near Brookfield zoo so perhaps a picnic with great food is the call you will not be disappointed with any food item here because it's All great totally great food read more

Great food, Great staff, great prices. Been going here since I was a kid and nothing has changed. The food is still great as it was 30 years ago!! read more

I went this poor ass ma and pa restaurant where I was charged twice.. First off they didn't wash their hands just nasty..I went to ask for my money back and the low budget manager told me he wasn't giving me my money back..im like why not yall charged me twice and I'm asking for my money bak..smh all he kept sayingvwas we been here 64 years om ok yall still charged me twice..damn shame as high as food is they charged me twice and refused to give me my money back...I will never ever go there again and that was my first time going there..but neva again tho... read more

Wow. Old school hotdog and fries s and Italian beef looks great too. Can't go wrong with Trump like prices less than $7! read more

Mickey's Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

Mickey is a staple in the area and been there for probably over 50 years. Meatball subs great as well as hit dogs. Just wish they had fresh fries instead of frozen. Workers always delightful read more

I love the 2 hotdog special; with an ice water, you're set for lunch. It's the best hot dog in the neighborhood. The fries are generous, and taste ok for the price. The hotdogs are top notch. The poppy buns are steamed just right, with a great crunch of the salad on top. Not a fan of their italian beef, but could have been an off day for them. In general don't wait to eat or else the steam overwhelms the bagged food. The service is great, with nice & friendly staff. I inquired about the beef n cheese eggrolls, and they gave me a free sample. Get there early, or be prepared to wait during the lunch rush. read more

Great Italian Beefs. I work near by and I come by on break all the time. The employees are great.

Came here hungry and was blown away by how good it was. Italian Beef was on par with any of the best in the area IMO. Hot dog was fully loaded and tasted great. Good bread and good hot dog bun as well. I love supporting real spots like this. I'll be in the area a lot over the next few years and am planning on coming back here a lot. read more

I was going to give Mickey's 4 stars, but IT IS THAT GOOD. I usually get the Combo Beef/Sausage but I tried the Meatball sandwich and it's awesome, too! Fries are OK, and they have RC / Diet Rite Products, which is not as good as coke, but better than Pepsi (and totally old school). What makes it so good? The secret to a great combo is both the BREAD and the SAUSAGE. Their Gonnella Bread is always fresh and the sausage is zingy and savory! I get mine "juicy - no peppers" They also have MINI sandwiches, so if you're a "chazzzzer", like me, you can have that "extra nosh". Stand up eat in only! Even though it's not technically in Chicago, it's "Chicago" as hell! read more

WARNING: This review is not objective! There's way too much history between me and this neighborhood to be objective. So get over it. First things first. This is still one of the best places to get a CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOG and fries - at least in the Western 'burbs. It's all done right here... Thick-skinned boiled dog, fresh chopped onions, cold dill pickle, juicy sweet relish, steamed buns, tasty sport peppers and thin long fries wrapped right in the paper with the dog. And they've been doing it this way for at least 35 years... Almost nothing's changed -- hell, they still sell RC Cola! So, what's changed? The 'hood, man! When I lived in Bellwood, it was about 95% white and the other 5% was "everything else". Today, my quick blast through the streets of the past leads me to believe it's 95% African-American and 5% "everything else". I'm not saying that's bad for the neighborhood -- everything's got to change, right? But it's definitely bad for classic Chicago Style Hot Dogs. Here's where I start to tear up. While I was there.... sniff-sniff... er, a brother came in and, oh don't make me say it! Dammit! HE ORDERED A HOT DOG WITH KETCHUP (oh the humanity!) AND I SWEAR TO GOD -- MELTED CHEESE SAUCE ON IT! I was so sure I wouldn't be able to hold it in, I grabbed my greasy bag and my styrofoam cup of Diet Rite and flew out the door. In my car I soothed my soul with the sweet taste of decades of dogs, soon putting the whole thing out of my mind. Don't let me scare you away. Mickey's (here or in Villa Park) is still the real deal, and whether you get 'em to go or dine in while watching the trucks blow by on Mannheim Road, it's a short trip to a tasty past every time! read more

Mickey's Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

So I'm not a big fan of the Italian beef. actually I'll give the beef (2/5) I left this place alone for about 8 years as this seems to be a local favorite and I just wasn't able to figure out why. After trying it again it's still not good to me. haha However I have started eating their polishes... (I like the Mike Ditka/large polish most) I keep forgetting to try their pizza puffs (everyone on Mannheim road makes pizza puffs even the subway down the street...left hand on the bible) No place to sit. get your food and get out lol...well you can eat at the counters that goes along the window. Micky's usually stay open to midnight and 1am on Friday and Saturday read more

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I love this place. Grew up in the area. When it comes to hot dogs and fries in bellwood, no one beats Mickeys. They make it right in front of you. There quick and friendly. Even add some mild sauce to your fries if you want to take it to the next level. The beef is decent, not portillos, but still tasty. read more

I've been eating at Mickey's since I was a kid, and have always loved it. Their fries are amazing, I order them well done because I like them crispy. There's nothing like a classic hot dog. On my last visit, I added cheese sauce on my dog, and I can't believe I waited so long to try it! The way the flavor of the cheese, sweet peppers, and hot dog meld together is phenomenal. It is worth noting that I love cheese. If you're like me, definitely try this! I also really like their chocolate shakes :) read more

Haven't been there in about 5 years, had a meatball sandwich with mozzarella and hot giardiniera, was by far one of the best ever, anywhere!

We stumbled upon this while on the way home from a day in downtown Chicago.....how lucky we were! First, the prices are good. We got the 2 hotdogs, fries, and drink special for $5.90. We also got a pizza puff. The hotdogs are perfect Chicago Style hotdogs. It's not only the right toppings, beef hotdogs, and poppy seed buns; but this place PREPARES them perfectly. The toppings are super fresh, the buns are high quality and steamed to perfection (no hard or soggy buns here), and the hotdogs are perfectly juicy and warm. The fries taste great, not too greasy. The pizza puff was good, but those are hard to mess up. The place is small, but very clean inside. There aren't any tables, just standing space around the walls. We will definitely visit Mickey's again when we're in the area. read more

Neighborhood classic!!! Known for hotdogs, Italian beefs, pizza puffs, polish, sloppy joes, etc etc. If you live in this area you've definitely tried this place. I've been eating food from here since I was a small child (5yrs old or younger). It's in walking distance for the neighborhood & it's not many restaurants surrounding. My favorite is their deep fried polish & fries. It never fails me. The workers have been here for YEARS!!! They're all friendly. Service is fast and they get it right. They're busy at lunch, but they get you in and out. read more

Mickey's Drive-In - Deep fried polish - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

The Best sloppy Joe! Not grade school cafeteria or Manwich. Just bought 5 for under 20 bucks for lunch for myself and my wife. We aet 4 and put one in the frig for later. It was even better reheated. Along with the hot dogs and chili dogs it's a great lunch. place. read more

This has been around since the 50's making good Chicago style hot dogs. Its really not much to look at in its decor and color but they sure got some good dogs. Hot Dogs - always taste fresh, poppy seed buns is a must. Polish - Really good, Vienna baby. Pizza Puff - lightly crispy, golden brown. Beef's - Great taste, with peppers please! Sloppy Joes: taste ok, they add a bbq sauce in the mix.. could be good or bad. Il have to try it with cheese and mustard. Cheese fries - for some reason the cheese taste different here, its almost more milky or thicker.. taste really good. This is a good drive-by place off of 290 that really has some good Dogs. They close at 12am, and you will find that you don't really wait too long for your food. They have counters to eat your food on if you want to eat it quick inside... no chairs. read more

Mickey's Drive-In - 2 hotdog special - Fast Food Near Me - Bellwood, Illinois

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What can I say? It's a greasy spoon type of a place, but you definitely get your money's worth. Portions were excellent. I thought It might have been a bit high when I was ordering, but when I saw the massive amounts of food coming out I changed my mind. In fact, I know better than to order some things just for myself now! It isn't much for looks, but it keeps the wind and rain out. The staff is super friendly, though. Parking lot is kind of small, but that they have one at all in the neighborhood is a plus. read more

If you're ever in the neighborhood because you're renewing your license up the road on Mannheim then make it a point to come here for the beef. Phew. Just polished off a wet Italian beef with hot peppers and two thumbs up. So tasty. Beef was moist and bread wet after a nice dip. Perfect amount of hot peppers. It ranks up there for certain. Good stuff. Glad I stopped in for a "roadie". read more

Anytime I'm in Chicago, I visit Mickey's. They have the best food around. There is nothing like a polish or combo from Mickey's. If I still lived in Chicago, I would have to walk everywhere I went just to make up for my love of their food. Customer service is beyond compare. read more

This place was recommended by someone who grew up nearby. Apparently it has been there forever. I certainly hope it stays forever. Just a classic beef stand with great food and that unforgettable attitude that al's beef used to have back in the day. I will be back. read more