I was a first-timer. I went in hoping for a solid greasy spoon place. The restaurant was empty. The workers were sitting down when I arrived. That was my first sign to turn around. The tv was blasting the evening news. I ordered a gyro sandwich with fries and a pizza puff with fries. The pizza puff was fine. Hard to mess that up. But the gyro... ugh. The meat seemed old; the tomatoes were pre-ripened; and they put huge chunks of onion on it. The pita bread was greased up and looked like it was rolled over by a car. I actually cleaned it up some before I posted the attached picture. They honestly need to shut this place down. read more

Shorty's - Gyros Sandwich - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

great place if u are in the middle of a drive from the city or airport back thru the west burbs. easy to spot right on irving over the train tracks. been going here for years. gyros are great. wish they served green river is all. and maybe some booths to eat inside instead just the high tables. either way it's an excellent spot. this was my first time getting the wings and they were delicious too. read more

Shorty's - gyro with everything with a few bbq wings and a side of cheese sauce. - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

We order a huge order today with Gyros and and salads, our whole entire order was wrong, Will never order from them again

Small older building but everything was clean. There were a few high tables and a bar with stools lining the window. Lots of character to the place. Good prices, plenty of menu choices, and the staff was friendly enough. I ordered the double cheeseburger. It was grilled on the flat top and then chargrilled, always a good sign of a good burger. It was well seasoned and served on a toasted bun. Thumbs up. read more

Shorty's - Double Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

No Thanks for the chitty French fries. Sorry that I ruined your evening, but you ruined ours as well . You served us old fries with a mix of new ones.; I did not know you do 50/50. So I'm the jerk for asking for fries that have not been sitting around for an hour. Don't be a PIZDA to your costumers! It's a small town. PPP read more

Shorty's is a local spot with so much more potential than I feel like they live up to. The size/portions, the preparation, and taste all missed the mark. We had a Gyro Pig Out, plain cheeseburger, and cheese fries. Pig Out Gyros - way more onions than necessary on here. We were disappointed that there wasn't as much meat as we'd expected and the tzatziki was also all in one spot. The meat is the same you'd get on the spit at any Greek joint out here, a little thin cut and crispy instead of feeling like a nice chunk of meat. Plain cheeseburger- I don't ask for much, seeing as this is a very boring order, but I didn't expect the entire thing to be dry the way it was. The cheeseburgers we'd scoop up off the line in high school had more moisture than this burger. Cheese fries - what? When the guy at the window asked if needed a fork for this dish, I should've known. This is a wad of cheese thrown upon a few squishy fries. I suggest the restaurant ask if the patron would like the cheese on the side. Although it's pretty hard to understand the speaker when you order. Overall, a 3 read more

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My friend brought me here couple of years ago. The food is great. Ive tried their gyros, philly cheese steak, italian sausage, cornbeef and they are good. I like their fries. Its thick and crispy. I believe this place has been running for a while. It needs come upgrade. Would come back again. read more

Shorty's - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

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Ive been ordering here for years, trying to keep a small local business alive. I ordered a gyros, pizza puff and fries and it was the only thing I had eaten that day. It gave me the worst case of food poisoning I have ever experienced. I dont know if the old owner sold the restaurant or if there was just a newer employee on staff that day but the health department should be called. What an awful day in my life. read more

Haven't been here in years since I moved away in 2015. I used to order catering for our company meetings. I remember my colleagues enjoyed their BBQ ribs, wings, gyro sandwiches, burgers and salads. I'm glad this restaurant is still around in spite of the lockdown and changes in the area. It was great to return and reminisce the smells and taste of the food I enjoyed many years ago. I strongly recommend it. read more

Got a 1/2 cheeseburger it was 2 patties ok... it fell apart it was put together sloppy fries where nothing special...reheated dropped back in fryer not a happy camper read more

The red and yellow Vienna Beef umbrella's and signage lure you in, old school drive inn looking place but don't fall for it, keep driving. Two hot dogs everything with fries and a drink. Long wait for two dogs served on a rectangular plate with a small handful of fries. Initial reaction, no sport peppers? go back they add 4 peppers and I get a look from the cook. OK, take a bite I'm getting no snap and a strange taste of like the little wieners in a can. Very thin hotdog inside a very dry bun, no celery salt bland dog. Tried a few fries, unsalted and nothing special. One bite is all it takes, threw out the entire meal. Inside, the floor at the fountain drinks was very sticky and the AC must not work very well, warm inside on an 85 degree day. The windows and door glass all dirty. The outside seating area is large but the Umbrellas could all use a good scrub down. Bunch of clutter at the back door area. Vienna Beef, come back, pick up your advertising this place is not doing your brand justice. Retraining needed. read more

Good food. Get in and out pretty quick and delicious homemade soup!!! Try the Orzo! read more

My friends I stopped by for lunch. I ordered a Bacon Double cheeseburger and it was probably one of the best burgers I had in a while. My friends ordered a Philly cheesesteak and Chicken sandwich that and they both were raving about the food. The place is a hidden gem !!! read more

Had me waiting in the drive thru for 20 minutes in the middle of the day with only one car in front of me. I just drove off god knows how long I would've waited. If you're doing a big order tell them to pull up to the side. Never getting my business again beyond ridiculous read more

Needed to stop by and have a quick bite sans fast food. Spotted Shorty's and I said let's do it! All the selections and went with Gyros with everything on it. Have to say it was good, staff was no nonsense couldn't get even joke with them, but food was good. Cheers! read more

Shorty's - Gyros with Everything! - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

I have driven by this place a million & one times & decided to give it a shot. I was surprised as all hell when I saw that not only did they have a drive-thru, but the intercom system was working. I ordered a half slab of ribs which came with two sides, which I chose rice & Greek potatoes. I also added a side of the Jumbo Barbecue style (I could have gotten them Buffalo style) wings. The ribs were ok. They weren't awful. They certainly are not better than Sweet Baby Ray's down the street. The rice was pretty salty but ok I guess. The Greek potatoes were not good. Very very salty. The 5 wings I ordered? Based on the appearance alone, I didn't really want to eat them. They slathered so much sauce on these damn things that, really... that is all you tasted. If I were to rate the wings separately on a 5 star scale, I would give them a 1. The guys serving you are definitely no nonsense. They barely interact with you. I didn't go inside, so I couldn't tell you i about the overall ambiance of the place. Based on the view from outside, I wouldn't expect much. Over all??? I'd give it 2 out of 5 stars. It wasn't horrible, but wasn't very good. Sweet Baby Ray's down the street is a million times better. read more

A solid 3 stars, which means that Shorty's is A-OK. Not fancy, family run fast food. The food is good. My favorite items are the spaghetti soup, the fries and I always enjoy chicken on a pita. Orders are made fresh and prices are reasonable. People are nice. There is seating but not a whole lot of it at lunchtime. Free parking and a drive thru. read more

Shorty's - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

Amazing food, they have some of the best if no the best food I have ever had. The owner is also really nice

The foods good but why did you change the fries they are so gross and you used to have the best fries can you please bring back the old fries read more

Shorty's - Large fries - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

Good diner food , burgers are nice and slightly sloppy as to get a little on the cheek but not the shirt . Fairly priced and the GREEK SALAD WITH breast is read more

This place has a large menu,and it's all good! From burgers and frys. Love the way they make there frys cooks till a little extraa crisp but not dried out. Gyros are AWSOME. Ribs! I would've never thought they'd have good rib. And they don't,they have AWSOME ribs. It's small inside is a bit of a drawback. There's a outside area when weather is good. read more

Pork gyros was fantabulous! Perfectly browned pita stuffed with moist pork, along with the perfect amount of onions and white sauce. Crispy fries. Place looks scary but I looked closely and it is clean and proper hygiene steps taken. Reasonable prices. Kudos to this entrepreneur. Give it a try. I will be back! read more

Fries are great - one of the very few who aren't trying to give their customers a heart attack with the ridiculous amount of salt used. Gyros are great - they add a lot of meat which could be a good thing or a bad depending on the person, but you can always take off the extra. We have had their burgers which are superior to other fast food places. Overall a great alternative to other places and worth stopping for! read more

Shorty's is a strangely shaped brightly lit fast food eatery located off of Irving Park Road in Wood Dale. The unique design of the building itself reminds me of an old time drive in. And while it is a drive thru and eat in only establishment it retains a level of 50s charm. There's a deck with a few tables situated if you choose to eat outside, and a counter with some stools and a few tables inside. When visiting Shorty's I was unusually hungry and in an experimental mood, so I decided to try two items, a hot dog and a burger. The hot dog I received came on a regular non-poppy seed bun. The first thing I noticed was the huge amount of celery salt applied to the dog itself. There was a thick pickle spear, nearly as thick as the hot dog itself on top. The tomato slices were thick and not too sloppy or wet. The onion, mustard and relish application was fine, and there were a few hot peppers on the dog As I took my first bite pickle flavor easily overpowered everything else. From then on I had to remove the pickle, once I did that, this was a pretty good tasting hot dog. The burger I received was pretty average for a mom and pop fast food place. The beef was good, the bun was soft, but nothing jumped out about the quality, texture or taste of this burger to reach the level of exceptional. Overall I liked Shorty's, it's a solid mom and pop fast food place. I like the aesthetic of the place. The employees were nice and friendly and service was great. The food was well within the range of average. I would come back here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to stop. This place is A-OK in my book and earns three stars. read more

Shorty's - Hot dog - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

Great food great owner very nice guy we talked about Colorado and hunting, fishing, retirement everything very cool dude I will definitely come back when I get back to Chicago read more

They're totally growing on me! Plus, I lied. I've tried the chocolate shake again. It's yummy. Nothing fancy, but tasty. I've used the drive thru a few times now and have found the right food in the bag once I got back to the office. That's always highly appreciated. Recently, I tried the chicken breast on a pita. The grilled chicken is seasoned nicely and pretty juicy. The pita has always been fresh. The onion rings strike another positive note. Today's lunchtime visit provided a nice surprise. While waiting for my lunch, I was already wondering how I would eat all of the food that I ordered. There was no way, but then the kind gal at the window let me know that they threw in a free cup of today's chicken and rice cream soup. So, I'm not a cream soup kind of girl, but I opened it and found large chunks of chicken in what was obviously a homemade cup of soup. It was phenomenal! There's a reason they threw in that soup. People should know about it. Seriously. It makes me wonder of they make a homemade chicken noodle soup too. I could get on board with that. Aw yeah. read more

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Best gyros and chicken gyros, not to mention the they have the best french fries and onion rings. Even the ribs are good. I've also tried the steak sandwich and philly cheese steak, both are solid winners. Figure that dinner for two will cost around $17-22. The location looks like an old drive-in. It's clean, and it's where my wife and I go every time we need something good, quick, and cheap. You can't miss on their daily special. The daily special is always good. This place just rocks...it's that simple. On 3/11/2014 I tried the Maxwell Street burger and the chicken Parmesan sandwiches. My life changed for the better after having them. Sooooo goooood!!!! 3/23/2014...I had the chicken feta pita with everything on it. If you are reading this, and you are hungry, please drop everything and run to Shorty's to order one. I promise you it will be on the list of the best things you eat all year long. 4/10/2014...I tried the chicken chipotle. His chipotle is home made (just like everything else) and it's got some great kick to it. It's a must try. I also tried the beef vegetable soup, and it's a true winner. I never would have thought that Shorty's would boast home made soups, but they do, and they are impressive! For the rest of the month of April I stuck to the chicken feta pita and the chicken chipotle pita. For the life of me I can't get enough of either! For the months of May, June, July, August, September: chicken feta pita...ya just can't beat it! read more

I can say 3 things. 1. Fries weren't bad; fresh/hot. 2. Pulled pork had good BBQ sauce on it and they didn't charge me for extra sauce. 3. Orange Fanta had bubbles. That's the best I can say. The pulled pork was not smoky like real pulled pork, the bigger lumps were kinda dry, and I definitely needed the extra sauce, but it wasn't terrible. The terrible part was the bun (like a hot dog roll) which was inedible; hard and rubbery like it had been microwaved. I could not bite pieces off or chew it; I had to eat the pork off with a fork. Which I guess saved me some carbs, but still. Maybe they let them age so they don't fall apart when soaking up Italian beef juice, but it was awful. Probably won't be back anyway, was just driving by, but I would suggest getting something else. read more

Always good food. Always great service.A large variety of different foods I particularly like their soup!

We stopped by on our way home from the city after passing it on a previous trip. I got bbq beef, my mom got a philly beef, and we split an order of fries. It was repulsive. My mom couldn't find ANY cheese and her bread was disgustingly full of grease. My bbq beef sandwich was basically Italian beef with repulsive bbq sauce... The beef for both sandwiches was either old or just gross. We both threw our remaining sandwiches out. We will not be back read more

Best gyros in the Northwest suburbs for sure. The pita is even perfect! Greek owned, so you know he does his gyros the right way. read more

Shorty's - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

Amazing. Don't sleep on this place, and don't judge it from the exterior. This place has high quality authentic American "drive-in" food. (They have a drive thru, but not the 50's era drive-in service.) Surprisingly deep menu has some great BBQ options including full rack of ribs. I had the #8 BBQ Pork Sandwich and a chocolate milkshake. We ate on the patio, and it was a perfect summer evening. I can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

Shorty's - Patio, we both had the #8 BBQ Pork Sandwich meal w/ Chocolate Milkshakes. - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

I've lived near Shorty's for about 3 years and never tried it until today. I tried their Gyros and it was fantastic. One of the best I've ever had. I will definitely be back. read more

Good old place to stop in for burgers and fries done right. Gyro plate was big, good and filling. Pretty standard prices. Patio area to sit at when it's nice. Old school place so nothing fancy, that's not a bad thing read more

Shorty's - Gyro plate was tasty - American Near Me - Wood Dale, Illinois

This is a really good spot for a quick bite. It is located at a designated location, which is very accessible. It is not hard to find this spot. It was basically a small restaurant, but at the same time, it was clean, the vibe was pretty nice, and it was just something comfy and casual. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming. Their menu consists of a variety of good options. The menu consists primarily of comfort and fast food items such as burgers, sandwiches, gyros, and the like. I wanted something light, so I only ordered their double cheeseburger and a side of their regular fries. The prices here were also great. The prices are very reasonable, like everything on their menu has a good price that I also consider cheap. The service was also fast. The food was served quickly. The burger and the fries were fresh and hot. The double cheeseburger is greasy, which is fine for me. It was also juicy and it definitely tasted good, just like a burger should. It is flavorful and I like it. The fries were also perfectly cooked, crispy and well-seasoned. I really enjoy the food and the overall experience here. I will definitely be back. read more

Family run fast food that is worth the stop. Near the train station and the bowling alley. Gyros excellent, sauce is tasty and homemade. Chicken pita is juicy, flavorful and pita if soft and fluffy. Fries are additive! I do not know what they sprinkle on them, but they are crisp on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside with a good potato taste. read more

It's been awhile but I must report that they also have stellar Greek salads. The "small" pretty much filled me up with a grilled cheese. They serve it with a piping hot pita and some fab homemade Greek dressing. Tons of feta, red onions, cucumber, tomato and fresh crisp lettuce, topped with oregano. I should note there were only two Kalamata olives on it, but that's OK with me since I'm not really an olive fan. (Olive oil yes, olives no.) The grilled cheese was nice and hot and cheesy, but nothing special. They do offer it with bacon. :) But oh, that Greek salad... Now I want to try all their other salads! Perhaps with some soup next time. read more

I've only eaten the hotdogs and fries here, but I LOVE Shorty's! A hot dog, fries and drink for $4.35 (tax included) just can't be beat. And it's a good quality Chicago style dog. Best crinkle fries I've ever had. I usually prefer a shoestring type fry, but I could make a meal out of their crinkle fries alone. They're excellently seasoned...not exactly "Seasoned Fries" but I think they also have cajun fries if that's the type of fry you're looking for. But I personally prefer the good old fashioned ones. They don't even need ketchup they're so good! read more

Great place to grab a quick bite. Food is always solid. Forget about dining-in, the place is small and usually crowded. Good burgers, prices are a touch on the higher side but it's worth the extra dollar or two. The cheese-fries are worth the trip alone. read more

Great little place, awesome food. I've tried something different each time I have been in and have yet to be disappointed. I highly recommend any daily special Shorty offers up. Enjoy. Small place, huge portions. read more