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    The Chipper Truck Cafe

    2.3 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveIrish, American
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Guess we're eating frozen chicken
    Michael C.

    Avoid the Chipper Truck if possible. I ordered food to stay with my family. What a mistake... I ordered chicken curry and I while I was somewhat disappointed by the congealed state of the curry, I was actually unable to eat the rice. It tasted either old or uncooked, either way the rice was not soft and I skipped eating the rice. I felt sick from eating the food the next day, so I probably should have skipped eating the chicken as well. The Chipper Truck also engages in deceptive pricing. They will charge your credit card first and then give you a receipt. Unfortunately, they will charge extra for lettuce and tomatoes on a sandwich, which might be understandable except my wife did not ask for the lettuce or tomatoes. Then let's get to the decor. With the name of chipper truck you might think, okay maybe a few pictures on the wall might bring an Irish man or Irish American to feel like they're back in Ireland - perhaps a picture of Temple Bar or audle fellah working a flute. Nothing of the sort. Instead the dining room is graced with packed up boxes - boxes which by the way leave nothing to the imagination. The chicken is all frozen and not fresh. There also is no public restroom and unfortunately no way to wash your hands in the middle of a pandemic. Stay far away.

    Irish Breakfast at the Chipper Truck Cafe

    If you know the Chipper Truck in Woodlawn this Cafe is run by the same people. Don't be surprised to see Val cooking! Authentic Irish food in a small dinette setting, nothing fancy but good food!

    Raw apple pie..
    Rell I.

    Got an apple pie and it was half Raw and tasted like coleslaw.. with a bitter old taste. It sucks to order food in the time that we are in now with covid-19 and simply feels like a waste of money. - As for the other food the burger just taste bland and so so oily. The Ruben sandwich was the best thing. Still very oily but it at least had taste. As for the Fries OMG they were drenched in oil and very very soggy with such a weird bitter taste. - overall I wish I would have seen the reviews on Yelp before ordering. Pro- the price wasn't to bad and the Ruben sandwich was good.

    Moldy Eggo Waffle
    Nicole R.

    I wish I could give less than one star. The order came an hour late and cold. I ordered Belgian waffles and received ONE Eggo size waffle with MOLDY blueberries. I called the restaurant and asked them to deliver a non moldy correct item or refund me and they refused to do either. stay away from this place. McLean deli is right next door, with the same food (much fresher) and better customer service.

    Bacon cheeseburger and fries with garlic mayo.
    Michelle B.

    Damn. I really hate that this place isn't as good as the truck. I'm a regular at the truck and tell countless people about it which have all come to love it as much as I do so when the cafe opened I was really excited that I can get food 24/7. My hubby and I came here about 10:30pm on a Saturday. The red headed woman that treated us was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The first thing I noticed was a really bad smell. Very musty and overwhelming. We ordered our usual bacon cheese burgers with fries with garlic mayo. The burger wasn't as good as the truck but the fries were amazing, as always. The garlic mayo is so delicious. I won't say I won't be back because the garlic mayo fries are to die for but I prefer the truck. I couldn't tell you what exactly is different but The truck is just greasy and delicious.

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    This is the worst place I have ever gotten food in my entire life including worse than airline food. I swear literally 5 minutes ago I just downloaded Yelp and made an account to leave a review for this establishment I have never left a review prior. I ordered over $70 in food for 6 of my friends including me. I ate 2 empanadas and I don't have extremely high standards but it's as if they put dog shit in a tortilla and deep fried it I highly recommend you try another place. I will leave a picture as proof of me downloading the app for the first time.

    This is disgusting, look at how much oil. I called to complain and the lady was rude and brushed me off. DONT EAT HERE

    Never eating here again. Called to complain and the lady did not care and brushed me off

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    I love this place, the people there are so friendly and have good energy. The food is also very good and tasty.

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    don't listen to any bad review on this. this place is absolutely amazing. the best eats always such good authentic food. 100% recommended

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    Love the food here, staff is always friendly never disappoints the big John is amazing curly fries you can't go wrong

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    Nasty food. It's literally the only place that stays open late and delivers but I wouldn't eat anything except for breakfast from here

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    Crap! Truck stop type place, ate there twice & both times had stomach issues. Food blows

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