I recently stopped off at Nicky's on western blvd and 35th on my way home and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food they prepare. The service is quick and the food can't be beat. I recommend this location to whoever wants good food at decent prices. read more

It was so good and the food came out super fast! Everything tasted so good I loved it I would 10/10 recommend read more

Nicky's Carry Out - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place often go here, it's very affordable and they are helpful and the food comes out pretty quickly. The big baby is awesome

Ive been coming here for years and it's been a staple in the McKinley park area for me. The service is always great and very friendly, and above all the food is always consistent. Prices have obviously gone up over time but the food remains the same, and the portion sizes are still great :) As far as a fast food place goes, Nicky's is always a solid option if you're in the area! read more

Great food, fast and friendly service. My favorite italian beef sandwich. The hamburgers and Gyros are also great. You're order is cooked fresh and the cashier is amazing at getting your order correct. read more

Great food, great prices, huge portions, crazy fast, friendly. There was so much meat on the gyro I had to eat half of it with a fork before I could pick it up. read more

Nicky's Carry Out - Gyros - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super affordable. Super good. I like how they do their big babies because every Burger needs grilled onion. Aunt being able to get a burger that big for just barely $5 is insane and a must-have in the economy like it is. I definitely will be back again sometime soon to try the other odds and ends, and the soup during the colder months is a nice touch. My beautiful smart irresistible wife adores the soup. read more

Overall the food was just ok, the gyro meat is only cooked in the spit. The fries could use some salt, and if you ask for extra sauce, they charge you for the extra condiments. Not bad if you are in a hurry and want to try something not so expensive and fast. The gyro was overpowering with to many raw onions, and the tomatoes were a bit mushy. read more

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They food is good, prices is even better and go here all the time because it's by my job.

Believe me, this is an old-time favor. I have been going here since they have been open. Yes new location but same great taste flavor and customer service. Hope to see you guys soon. read more

Just love everything about this Nicky's. Gyros with the best sauce. The fries are always piping hot. Get a combo great deal. The portions are generous. Leftovers for sure . The owners and staff are very friendly. Have great memories also. Remembered our order better than we did. And we go there about maybe 5 times a year. So friendly and old school. Thank you and wish you continued success. read more

Nicky's Carry Out - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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You can't get any better service than Nicky's. Food is very good, the prices are reasonable, and portions are plentiful. The Soup is homemade and excellent. Great French fries and not salty, better than McDonalds. read more

This place is a neighborhood staple and it is still serving up fast food the way it should be - fast. The service is polite and professional and everyone who works there is efficient. I personally love shoestring fries (just like McDonald's) but these are less salty and less greasy-win/win! I've also had their chicken bread sandwich which is delicious and huge - I personally ate half for lunch and saved the rest for dinner. Easy parking right behind the restaurant is also a big plus. read more

This is the only place my kid will eat hot dogs from!! Their signature drinks were so good

Definitely the best! I have been going there for years,I really love that chili although they have other things that would make you want to come back for more or try something else.... read more

The service is amazing they're always friendly and very nice the Italian beefs are really really good the onion rings are too and you might as well grab a strawberry shake their delicious as well. read more

Had a big baby (double cheeseburger) and a polish from here, both with ketchup and grilled onions. Total came out to be around 5.50 or so. The polish was OK, but not the best I've had. It seemed a little small and not up to the same level as the polishes at Jim's original or Johnny's. The bun had poppy seeds on it, which is a plus. The big baby was a winner, though. Nice soft bun, flavorful meat. There are three booths and a counter by the window. I was in and out within four minutes. This place is not open on Sundays. If you're in the neighborhood, this place is worth stopping by, but don't go out of your way to eat here. P.S. This place has no relation to the Nicky's on 58th and Kedzie. Apparently there are a lot of "Nicky's" out there. read more

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This place rocks! The BEST gyros...huge portion, so cheap, so fresh. Great place!!! So grateful they're still here a lot of my other favorite places have doubled the prices and give you half the meat which ruins the proportions. Long live Nicky's Carry Out!!! read more

Finally got around to trying this place out. Ordered a big baby, beef with sweet peppers - dipped, gyro and 2 large fries. I had the gyro. Decent size and the meat was flavorful. Pita was a bit thinner and harder than most places. My guy had the beef and I took a bite (not a big Italian Beef fan) and thought it was too salty. He thought it was a bit salty and he likes salty food. Fries were meh! I've definitely had better. My sister had the big baby and she said nothing special this place. It was quick though. I'll come back for a quick meal if I'm in the mood. read more

Nicky's Carry Out - Beef with Sweet Peppers - Dipped - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food is descent, but it's def no Georgies (if u grew up in lil village you will know exactly what we mean lol) place is always clean. Service is fast and workers are always pleasant. It seems there's a lot of regulars so that's a good sign. Idk but I always felt the big baby is so blah, in every Nicky's location actually and this one is no diff. Gyro is a must try , they def don't skimp on the sauce which is awesome! (Seriously if ur not a big fan of it ask for light sauce) and their fries, although thin and not much to look at, are actually good w the perfect amount of crunch! The fried mushrooms are also good and the tom toms are huge! Everything always seems fresh and they're open late so that's always a plus. Also their prices won't break the bank and portions are good. 5$ minimum to charge it. read more

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Cheap fast food. Large portions. Because of this, the quality is a lot lower. But if you want your fixing of Chicago favorites without spending too much, this is your joint. read more

Having a plate full of gyro meat thats insanely plentiful as well as delicious was crossed off of my bucket list today. They have a gyro plate for 750 or something, and its insane. Like manhattan halal cart level. You can get a veal parm sub for 2.95 its amazing, and that price well, it's not a typo. Enough said. Stay black Chicago read more

Nicky's Carry Out - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite greasy sausage/gyro/beef place in the area. The fries are crispy and the prices are good. Can't beat this place for comfort food. read more

So ... I realized when i got home that the gyros sandwich would almost be cold. They don't grill it like most places do. The little flame on the spit only heats up the first layer of the meat. Uhh! read more

This spot is conveniently located at the corner of 35th and western. I have tried almost everything on the menu and it is all good. I prefer the fried chicken wings and chicken sandwich on pita bread. The service is good and they move as fast as the food cooks. read more

Awesome food and friendly service. The restaurant has a photo of Santorini, Greece and my bff's and I plan on traveling to Greece for our 35th birthday's, the place looks awesome and one of the employees or the owner is from Santorini. I will definitely be back read more

***[DISCLAIMER] Nostalgia-laden review of EPIC proportions!*** If you grew up within two miles of McKinley Park, you've eaten at Nicky's on Western...no exceptions. I don't care about Nicky's on Kedzie, and you know what? We never even HEARD of Nicky's on Kedzie, so take that, Nicky's on Kedzie! THIS was the place to go for the best in neighborhood Chicago cuisine! Cheeseburgers, gyros, chicken sammies, the Polish dogs...think "Chicago" and you have it right there! Huge portions, greasy food, greasier fries and for carry-out, a nearly translucent bag by the time you get home...oh man...I just ate a little while ago and already I wish I was back in ChiTown for a Polish and strawberry shake! I know that parking on and near Western Blvd is a joke - it always has been - but that's no excuse. I walked from W 34th St and Western as a kid every other day! ;) read more

Don't expect anything fancy - just expect good greasy food in large quantities at excellent prices. That's Nicky's Carry Out in a nutshell. And once you crack open that nutshell and step up to the counter to place your order, you'll be addressed by a no-nonsense employee who is on a mission to get food to you in as short a time as possible. You say the word, and your order is on the way. You make a payment, and your food soon arrives. I have never had to wait more than 3 minutes total from order placement to food-bag handover. Note (not just from me, but also plastered a few times on their walls): CASH ONLY. They luckily have an ATM on-site if you're desperate for cold hard cash, but fair warning needs to be given. Even more luckily, you won't need a whole heckuva lotta cash to get your food. The prices are quite good and the portions are a decent size (I'm a fat guy - that should translate to "possibly too much" to any skinny folk out there). The Big Baby is one of their star attractions. It's a double-cheeseburger with ketchup, mustard, grilled onions, and pickles. You can get other toppings like lettuce and tomato if you're not a purist or if you are a salad afficionado or something. The cost (without doing the combo and getting fries and soda) is only $3.15. Keep in mind that they're not the largest of patties, but again - I found it to be a decent size. I had the Big Baby combo with fries and a drink today for lunch and it didn't make me all logey/sleepy at my desk the rest of the afternoon, so I'm glad. Their gyros were also pretty good the last time I had one of those - and I haven't ordered the Italian Beef, but someone else in the group did a while back and I recall that looking hefty in size and not so hefty in price as well. Smelled dern tasty as well! The fries - they're more of a shoestring variety, so there's a lot more surface area to therefore be grease-laden. They had an okay taste, given the price. I will have to remember to ask for them well-done next time to 1) see if they will do it and 2) see if it takes the fries from OK to OMG like I've experienced at other establishments who understand what "well-done fries" are supposed to be. I can't say much else for the place. There are some booths if you feel like eating in at a place called Nicky's Carry Out. Given the fact that they have an A/C in the room, I'd consider eating there - if it weren't for the fact that my office is just a few blocks away to eat in our lunchroom. All in all, I have to say that I recommend Nicky's to anyone who can stand eating at a greasy-type foodery without being a worry-wart or calorie-freak. Just get in there, fork over the cash, and get yourself a heaping helping of greasy love in a paper bag. read more

Been coming to this place since I was 13. The staff remains the same so when I walk in they automatically say hi and know what my order is going to be. read more

Nicky's Carry Out - Fast Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've lived so close to McKinley Park for all these years yet have never tried Nicky's. Our HR Manager actually came to me and said "You've never had a Big Baby?!" She thought I was joking but I really had no clue. So we ordered lunch from Nicky's and brought it back to the office. For the price of the items on their menu, the portions were huge and delicious. I, naturally, had to try a Big Baby for the first time ever and it was delicious - reminded me of Maxwell Street burgers but bigger. The fries were good too. The second time I had Nicky's, I ordered a gyros and man was that thing massive. Tons of onions and tomatoes and extremely generous on the tzatziki sauce too. Great and inexpensive place for lunch, but not very friendly on the waist! It's ok though, I'll just spend an extra 30 min on the treadmill! read more

I am the Italian beef connoisseur, as my fellow Yelpers already know. Here it is, my new #1 favorite Italian beef sandwich, Nicky's Carry Out. I want to say, totally and completely delicious! The meat literally melts in your mouth, the au jus is just the right flavor, not too spicy, not bland, but just right. And, the amount of meat on the sandwich is gargantuan! I ate many forkfuls of beef, before picking the sandwich and taking bites out of the fantastic French bread. And, so many hot, crispy French fries, was totally satisfying to my palate. My son and I each had the Italian beef combo meal, which included a huge basket of fries, the sandwich, and a medium-size beverage. The owner said that the business has been in her family since the 1940, when her parents ran the store. She took over a few years ago, and the tradition lives on. I will go out of my way to eat there again, hopefully in the near future. To become my favorite Italian beef sandwich is a great accomplishment. They have what it takes, and I told the owner that I would be giving her five Yelp stars because of my complete and total satisfaction with their food. read more

Absolutely the best carry out fast food establishment in the city. Almost every item on the menu is delicious, well priced, and generous in size. Top of the list: Greek owned so of course the Gyros (especially the platter which easily serves 3), Italian Beef (dipped), the hamburger and hot dogs special (includes two of your choice w/fries, the chili tamale, and pizza puff to name a few. Their cooks are long time employees and know their craft, and the folks behind the counter are fast and friendly. Once you visit a few times they will even know your order by memory. One of Chicago's well kept secrets for sure. read more

I needed a quick bite to eat after being gone all day. I got the Gyro meal. I didn't have cash, so I used my card. I hate how businesses don't let you know they charge an extra fee to use debit/credit cards. It was only extra $0.30 but that's besides the point, a small sign that said they charge a fee would've been helpful. I got my food fast, but the meat was a bit burnt and did not taste fresh. However, it wasn't terrible. It's alright if you need something quick in the area but for the same $9-$12 you're going to spend there are better Gyros spots in Chicago. read more

I came here with a group of Chicago land Musicians for a pre-gig dinner. Since we were kinda in a rush we ordered a hot dog special that consisted of two hot dogs with a large trey of French fries, well I believe it was a special (since the place doesn't accept credit cards, one the guys bought me dinner.) The service was great and the food was decent (you known hot dogs!) I believe their main thing is Polish and Gyros. It's a great place to grab a quick bite. read more

The chicken tenders/strips from here aren't actually that bad. Pair em up with the fries and I think the cholesterol rise is really worth it - You get a choice of ranch or BBQ dipping sauce. I always get my cheeseburgers from these type of stands with grilled onions. Whatever you put on your burger, from this place, it'll taste like it wasn't sitting on the grill for more than what it should be. Hot dogs and all that other good stuff on the menu are good to order too! It's a cool spot to have a quick bite, as long as it's not during break times. Or maybe it is. I guess it depends on whether or not peeps are on the go or not. read more

I have been going here with my family for the longest. The staff is so great and if you go often they remember you. Recently I have decided to change things up and try the chicken tenders and they were good although it was breaded too much but I did not mind. Also when I am in the mood for simple cheese fries I get them here. Love it! read more

The double cheeseburger is great. Love the hot dog special. I think the fries are the best around too.

WE LOVE the Beef! I first came here to taste the beef and was very pleased with the portion, price, and quality. Then i got a gyro. WOW! Great gyros, huge portions and homemade Tzatziki! The family that runs the joint is very nice and the menu is incredibly affordable! read more

Been coming here for over 30yrs our neighborhood spot. Same owners and same great foods, Krystal is a plus at the front

Awesome food great price and large portions. What else can you want. Fries are thin like McDonald's fries and all the food is great. I come to Nicky's when I'm out south and if I'm up North I go to JEFF's Red hots on Cicero ave read more