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    Nicky's The Real McCoy

    3.5 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveGreek, Fast Food, Mexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    # Big Baby Cheeseburger ( LB.) COMBO
    Rob G.

    Really enjoyed the baby burger combo here at Nicky's. The burger patty was grilled perfectly and was juicy. Loved the onions on this burger and were a nice complement to the soft bun. Service was efficient and friendly. The decor is your typical local fast food spot in Chicago. Nothing to admire but gets the job done. Will definitely be back.

    The bug.
    Louie N.

    I have gone to Nicky's for over 20 years and have enjoyed several items on their menu. I have never had a problem with the staff or food there. I guess as that saying goes "all things must come to an end." I ordered a gyro plate the other day. I decided to take some to work today however I found a bug in the container. That's a deal breaker for me.

    Flame-Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Eduardo R.

    The flame grilled chicken sandwich as usual is really good. It was nice and juicy and in was in way dry! The fries when straight out of the frier are extremely crispy and very well salted. However, the Italian beef sandwich had an okay taste to it. There wasn't much flavor and the bottom of the bun was completely soaked and very soggy from the juices, even straight out of the container it was soggy which was a big downer. But the cheese was perfectly melted and had a very nice cheese pull which was amazing! Overall, good service even when packed and other food items on the menu are very good and very tasty! Would come back again!

    Half mixed Grecian chicken with salad. Perfectly cooked every single time. Salad is very fresh.
    Jasmine N.

    Top-tier Grecian Chicken is the star here. It's actually addictive. They have mastered this chicken. It's rare that I find a place that can deliver juicy white meats consistently. I have ordered from here many, many times and every thing I have had has been fresh, high quality, and delicious. I don't think you can ho wrong with anything you order here.

    Big Baby Cheeseburger
    Jose C.

    I've been to several Nicky's around the city. But never this one. I have no complaints about any of them, but the Big Baby that I ate the other day from here, definitely hit the spot. This is a very busy location. People are constantly coming in and out of this joint. And for a damn good reason. Half of them are dining and and the other half are doing take out. The dining area is very spacious, and surprisingly very clean. The Big Baby came out very hot. The poppyseed bun was perfectly toasted and meat was very juicy and flavorful. It was covered with cheese and grilled onions with ketchup on the bottom part of the bun. The fries were also very good. They were think, frozen fries. Tasted similar to Mickey Ds, but crispier. Will definitely be returning very soon.

    The food is great but paying almost $4 to use my credit card is crazy (SVC ) check your receipts
    Dulce L.

    The food is great, but charging $4 to use your card is crazy. As you can see they charge you twice (1.81) Make sure to check your receipt to get refund. They have a sign that tells you you will only get charge 5%.

    Charred is good but burned taste bad. The other side is even worse. Very dry not enough sauce. I don't know what's going on with you guys.. or if this is just bad because it was ordered through delivery. It's also extremely dry and there's not enough sauce ..Unfortunately I don't have my car at the moment.. :/ I normally look forward to eating this it's a treat... now it's like chicken jerky

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    This place charges 5% for paying with cash and 10% for using credit cards. This is ridiculous! Who charges for paying with cash? They don't have the sign in Spanish and have the nerve to put out a tip jar. The cashiers are rude AND they got my order wrong! Will not be returning!

    Nicky's Big Baby hamburger
    Christine B.

    Although this location is convenient, I haven't been to Nicky's in many years. I realized years ago that fast food just isn't the best thing for me. And I've been pretty good at staying away from it -- until yesterday. A wave of nostalgia has come over me since writing neighborhood Yelp reviews. When one of my friends wrote of the Nicky's "Big Baby" in a Yelp review recently - - well, it brought back memories of those tasty burgers. So, around 7 PM on a Wednesday (8/21/19), we found ourselves in Nicky's. I am assuming there are times when this place is very busy - - like days of yore. However, on this weekday evening it was not all that busy. The restaurant looked bright and clean. There is an adequate amount of seating and parking (enter from Kedzie Ave only). The young lady that took our order (most people are young to me these days!) was very nice. And now for the Big Baby.. . . I am glad I remembered to take a picture before I wolfed that baby down! The Big Baby was still very tasty, even though it was very salty. I tasted a few of my friend's fries and although he likes them, I don't really care for them. In all fairness, I don't care for most fries these days. I think Nicky's is a fine choice for fast food - - if you like /can eat - - fast food. My 4 Stars are for a fast food place and not a fine dining experience--so please keep that in mind!

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    I order the gyro plate which was ok but the sauce they use is not the real gyro sauce they mix theirs with mayo

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    The Greek chicken is amazing!! I haven't ordered anything else from here! I can eat it everyday! The flavors and portions are perfect!

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    The Grecian chicken is delicious 10/10. Fries are 8/10. Bread is 10/10. The price could be better but it's delicious so it's worth it.

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    So good I always wanna eat the chicken the sauce is so good and we always need to get it but it is expensive put your prices lower XOXO

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    Very good food every time I go food is fabulous , even Uber eats food was amazing very fast cook

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    Pineapple special. Simply the best.
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    3.9
    (2.8k reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Bib-gormand Mexican restaurant that shares a location with it's sister restaurant (which has had a…read moreMichelin star for over a decade) I was with a group of 6 friends on a Saturday night when we wandered by this place, and the smell drew us in. We were very fortunate in that they were able to fit all of us in last-minute without a reservation The menu is on the pricer side, but there are tons of options that apparently rotate every couple of weeks. My party and I tried the chips + guac and quesadilla app, and I got there Oxacan carne asada dish. It was all solid. I especially appreciated that they offered unlimited corn tortillas that we could use to make our dishes into tacos. Both indoor and outdoor seating

    I first ate at Frontera in 1989 and although not exactly a "regular" I have continued to return…read moreagain and again, as well as to Topolobompo the sister restaurant next door. The food is always first rate, service good, atmosphere lively and drinks are top notch. It doesn't seem as innovative as it once was, not because the food isn't as good but what was once revolutionary, has since been copied/imitated by restaurants in every city in the country Last night we shared the tasty ceviche trio, the duck carnitas and the wonderful tortilla soup. The mezcal margaritas hit the spot, everything was perfectly prepared. Recommended!

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    Back room, additional eating area at the bar
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