Do not order from here. Terrible food that's old and has been sitting that you serve. We tried to get rib tips and chicken, picked it up immediately to go eat it and it's soggy, cold and inedible. When tried to call and complain, they tried to blame it on a third party who didn't cook the food. We went to pick it up. Never ever again. read more

The worst ribs in Chicago. They are also ripping people off, charging higher tax, added onto there price. When questioned, an attitude was given back. Terrible food, service, and to be ripped off. AVOID AT ALL COST. YOU CAN DO BETTER AT A FOOD PANTRY! After 26 years of patronage, that is NO MORE. This higher tax garbage has been going on for a good couple years or more. read more

Absolutely fantastic! Incredible variety in the menu and everything I've ever gotten here has been delicious! Fries are great, Italian beef is great, even the Indian food they have is great, which I would have never expected from a restaurant like this. Can't beat the prices either, best deal in town, definitely eat here! read more

can't speak to their chicken but the hotdogs were pretty good! Also was wicked cheap and came in like 2 mins even with other customers ordering before me read more

The philly cheesesteak was no good and the rib tips are okay nothing special about this spot. The fries are also no good. Quick spot to get some grub but not tasty. read more

Placed an order for two of their one pound rib tips special and they were the worse rib tips we have ever had. The tips were burned and extremely dry. Seemed like they were cooked more than once. We kept spitting each piece out of our mouths because the next piece was worse than the prior one. Called Sam's to complain and was told I needed to call DoorDash. I called DoorDash and they said Sam's was going to give me a refund and to call Sam's. Sam's said they had already credited my credit card. LIES! Over a week later and no refund. I made a claim with my credit card. We will never order from this place again. Horrible ribs and liars. read more

For a short while they were our go-to in Edgewater Beach for ribs and chicken. Tonight, our double order (16 pieces) of mix broasted chicken arrived burned to a crisp, hard enough you could use them as doorstops, and completely inedible. It was an Uber eats order but we tried to call the store, which is three blocks away, to have them correct what they sent us. They never, ever would answer their phone. So Uber Eats refunded us fully, and we'll never order from Sam's again. read more

Sam's Chicken & Ribs - Burned and inedible mix broasted chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Although the fried maybe a greasy and under salted, I'm sure you'll be satisfied with everything else in the very affordable menu! Its doesn't take that long and the guys behind the counter are friendly. read more

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This is the first time I have given a review for this place but I must after my experience today, October 2, 2024 at 3:28pm. The first complaint is that the person that was frying the chicken I saw without a glove on the hand he was putting the chicken in to the grease with. I mentioned it to the cashier/server (Naran) according to my receipt. He denied it and pointed out that the guy had on a glove. I let it go. The second complaint is that I drove at least 45-minutes to 1 hour one way, paid to park and waited 20 minutes. This would have been okay had it been worth my time. After all of this I got home and there are barely any fries underneath the wings. So, I called back after arriving home to share my experience. The person on the phone stated " The fries are complimentary". I said,"What!?" I continued to say that it's not what your menu says. I asked, "Are you saying I paid $15.00 dollars for six wings"!? He continued with the ridiculous justification for cheating me out of french fries. I did say to him this is (false) advertisement as the menu never mentions fries being "complimentary". I think this is justification for the behavior. I told him, I would not be coming back. He did not seem to care. Finally, it's sad because I really do like the food. But, what I will not do is accept being mistreated or get cheated out of what I paid for. Respectfully, Dr. D. read more

Not really. Just okay. Had rib tips and a slab of ribs (there were two of us, I'm not an overeater). It was just . . . okay. I'm not craving their food, and likely won't go back. Place was a bit greasy and needs some cleanup too. The staff was friendly and efficient though, that was fine. read more

Really good food for a great price! The people who work here are incredibly nice and service is excellent! They have great hot dogs, burgers, and even yummy Indian food! I highly recommend if you want somewhere local to grab a bite. It's honestly one of my favorite places to eat when I don't want anything fancy! read more

I ordered a 6 wing dinner with fries on 8/22/2024 and this is what I got either it's a public hair or hair from someone 's head very nasty and disgusting. read more

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Two stars because maybe some food tastes better than it looks or smells. Giving them the benefit of the doubt. Recently saw someone's fries and they were beyond greasy. The bag was actually dripping with oil. That's just bad food prep. Someone doesn't know or doesn't care when they should take things out of the fryer. Was going to eat here last year but walked in to the overwhelming smell of rancid oil. Since the guys at the counter preferred to continue their conversation instead of taking my order, I had time to reconsider and leave. Called to give them another chance recently, but the guy on the phone was over-the-top rude. You expect a little gruffness when calling a place like this, but this guy was next level. No more chances. There's too many other great places in the neighborhood to deal with this place. read more

Great place for any type of food you would want. They have burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings and seafood. They even have a limited variety of Indian food. The mutton curry is my favorite. Whenever I have a craving late night I go here to fill me up. They have the best fries and I'm picky. I'd give this place 5 1/2 because it's even better than the limit of 5. read more

Food is freshly made. Fries standard cut with a moderate of salt & are delicious. The place was surprisingly packed after 10pm so you there's a chance it's a hidden gem. It is kind of dive looking though. With your standard hood restaurant decor minus the bullet proof glass. They got my order out in less than 15 minutes. Philly steak has the works. There's peppers, mushrooms, steak & provolone cheese. It has a black pepper flavor to it & the crunchiness of the seasoning creates an interesting texture. On its' own merit it qualifies as a higher-tier cheesesteak, but it's the seasoning is a bit underwhelming so it doesn't put it over the edge. Price wise everything is surprisingly standard. With the neighborhood it's in I thought it would easily be $12-14, but the total for the entire combo came out just under $10. They also have a huge selection of drinks, specifically sodas. Overall, Sam's is a good lunch spot & definitely a local spot I wouldn't mind frequenting if I was in the area. read more

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The gyro double cheese burger was pretty good. The restaurant looked pretty cleaned. The fires weren't too bad they reminded me of five guys fries read more

Great food but if you're not paying with cash, make sure you write in the total amount cause one of their employees won't hesitate to make a small, one dollar extra charge, thinking you won't notice. He's done this twice and the first time I thought it was just a glitch that would correct itself--then it happened again a few weeks later. Can't trust an establishment that hires employees like that, no matter how good the food is. read more

I live down the street and decided to pick up for once instead of doing Uber eats.... I sat in the chair and next thing you know I have a bleach stain from the back of the chair. I called to let them know their chairs aren't being whipped down all the way and my $400 coat is ruined. The man tells me THEY DONT CLEAN THEIR CHAIRS EVER AND IT WASNT THEM! I didn't leave anywhere that day besides that and I just got this coat. THEY CLAIMED TO BE UNSANITARY WILL NOT BE RETURNING. read more

Sam's Chicken & Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered samosas from them through Uber eats. I called and spoke to the manager, he said he knew that only 1 one of the samosa is burnt. But infact 2 of them were. I asked him why did he give me a burnt samosa when he clearly knew that it was burnt. His response was, "bring it back and I'll give you the money". He goes on to add that every store in Devon sells burnt ones and never apologizes. Worst customer service and horrible burnt food. read more

Sam's Chicken & Ribs - Burnt Samosas - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They're extremely rude and have poor customer service. Half the time they don't answer their phone and serve half cooked food. Then they don't want to remedy the situation. read more

This place is a conundrum. A stupefying exercise in the constant human search for stability and predictability in life. The chicken wings are inedible. The rib tips are tough and chewy. But they have the best french fries I have ever eaten. Good luck figuring out the answer to Chicago's most vexing culinary mystery: how can a place that seemingly boils its buffalo wings produce such great fries? read more

educate me please -- Sam's has excellent veggie biryani and curries. Take care that you specify your heat level. read more

First time trying Sams Rib tips! Ordered a pound of the tips that came with fries and two slices of white bread as well as a cheeseburger well done. The cheeseburger was good! Nothing too different but had good flavor. The rib tips had a good amount of BBQ with them as well as a good cook. Crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. My favorite was definitely the sauce. Not too thick not too runny with just the right amount of spicy. The only reason it got a four was the fries. They were good but way to soggy for my liking. The prices were fair and delivery was prompt and in time. First time experience and will most likely order again. read more

Sam's Chicken & Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very delicious food and professional service by the employees out there. Located conveniently by the L station and easy parking.

I eat here at least once a week and have only ever been happy with the food, the price, and the kind and welcoming folks behind the counter. The variety in options assures there is something for anyone. A truly ideal Chicago takeout spot! read more

I love going here and the customer service is great , been seeing the same person and food has a same good taste.

Quick, convenient but concerns about sanitation. The food has never let me down, but after being in the restaurant and having to swat flies the entire time it makes you wonder about the cleanliness. The extra protein from the flies might be a good touch, unless you're vegan. All jokes aside Sam's is a good option for a late night meal when everything is closed. read more

A gem of a little "diner-type" place. They've got a crazy large menu, food is always fast and quality, huge portions, and served from a friendly staff. I keep going back for the chicken Philly. And I can't stop myself from adding an order of fried okra- a rare treat for this southern boy. read more

I love this place food is very tasty. And make after order. There is no pre cooking.

Our experience last night, 06.04.2020, at Sam's Chicken & Ribs in Edgewater on Granville... This was our FIRST meal ordered out since the COVID hit back in March. My wife and I were looking forward to trying their food, especially since they are located right across the street. We placed our order at 930p over the phone. They were open until 11p. I was told the order would be ready in 10 minutes. Our order considered of a jumbo cheeseburger with fries, and 1lb rib tip dinner with fries. My wife stated the cheeseburger was really good. I on the other hand was disappointed with the rib tips. Out of the pound of rib tips, there was ONLY two pieces that were tender and good. The remaining pieces of meat were dry and hard as the bones in the pieces. I don't know if they microwaved the meat and just poured sauce on them or what??!! Even the fries were cold! In regards to the french fries, I noticed while the clerk was ringing up our order, they already had quite a few fries already cooked, but they weren't cooking any orders. As a matter of fact, when I arrived, the two people were filling up the beverage coolers. No other customers inside the store. The bulk of my food went right into the garbage!! Complete WASTE of money for my dinner!! This was the WORST rib tip dinner I've ever had!! What a disappointed from a BBQ place!! Maybe I should have ordered a cheeseburger or hotdog??!! IF we decide to try them again, I definitely will NOT order the rib tips, possibility nothing BBQ. I do NOT recommend anyone trying the rib tips!! On a side note, this restaurant wasn't our original plans. Unfortunately, our original choice closed early due to the COVID, and curfew in place for Chicago. read more

Customer is beyond service. If you want people to continue to visit your business, customer service should also be number one .The food is okay, but when you pay for extra ...you should receive it . read more

This was my first time ordering from this place. The fried perch (planks) was disappointing. I hope the burgers are better.

Came in to try and I wasn't disappointed. It's great food for a good price. Super solid and worth a try

To be honest from the reviews I expected a lot more from this place than I got. I think I ended up paying 20 dollars for myself and did not get the quality of food I could have gotten for that price. Paying 20 dollars could have gotten me a decent meal at a nice restaurant but what I got was frozen onion rings and rubbery chicken wings. The onion rings I got were all the same size. I am no scientist but I am pretty sure an onion is a sphere so all the pieces should be different sizes. I could see past the counter the fries were also frozen and they threw them in the fryer. If I wanted frozen food I could have stayed home and made it myself. My brother ordered a chicken sandwich. For the price probably could have gotten better at McDonalds. Also, besides the food, the tables and chairs were all fold out tables that looked like they would fall apart if I breathed too hard. The TLDR: You are better off going to mcdonalds. At least a MacDonalds would be cleaner. read more

Drunk food open late (4am everyday) near where I live now... extremely dangerous for my health. If you're coming off the Granville el stop at 3am and starving and too tired to find food, Sam's is literally staring at you in the face waiting to rescue you... with fried chicken wings. The menu covers most late night greasy drunk food, and if the Loyola student clientele I've seen in here is any indication... it's pretty reliable drunk food. Cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, tacos, indian food... If I go now, I opt for the 4 fried chicken wings, which are small whole wings that come with fries and bread and hot sauce. They have buffalo wings (which is what I thought these were) too these chicken wings are my go to order here now (but jeeze, the fact that I even repeatedly come here...) I've tried the Indian side of the menu as well, and I'll say that its definitely a harder kind of late night food to do well. Dry reheated tandoori chicken is typical. This ain't 24/7 ghareeb nawaz here. Staff is friendly too! Good stuff. 3.5 read more

Uhhhhh! Hello!? I work in the neighborhood, so I wanted to grab a quick bite. I walked by at 1115 yesterday, doors were closed, chairs on tables- clearly closed, they're supposed to open at 11. Today I walked in, and saw no one- stood there for 10 min- wasting my lunch break mind you, and no one appeared to help me. I left, so I can't comment on the food. But, if that's how they run business... I can assume they won't be around long. read more

I guess this is your typical chicago fast food joint with burgers, dogs etc. we had the beef sandwich. We were not impressed. It was your standard but it was small for $12. It had to be just 5 inches or so read more

Sam's Chicken & Ribs - Very small $12 sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the lamb biryani for a late dinner, and it was quite the bountiful portion!! The rice and lamb chunks were quite tender and delicious, and at a great price too. You can make this into two meals if you do not eat very much. Sam is located right by the Granville stop on the Red Line, if you sit in the right position you can watch the trains arriving and departing. They have a very large selection and a wide variety of dishes to try. No nonsense, Good guys, good food, good prices. read more

Sam's Chicken & Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I say this place was "meh?!" Came here by chance looking for a good charbroiled burger. Was heading to Patio Beef.. Should have went with my instincts. If you're going to charge an extra $1 for "meat" on nachos; don't chop an old burger patty that sat on the grill. My fiancé ordered double cheeseburger and packaging was horridly packed. Why wrap a burger to then dump a few fries on top?! We was hoping to find a decent burger joint and was not impressed... Sorry next time I'll stick with my first instinct... read more

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Was charged 13$ for 6 wings plus 5$ for delivery fee it's been 1 hour & half and my order still isn't here. This is a shame cuz I could have ordered somewhere else and then they don't answer the fing phone. Refund read more