Funky classic diner with 1950s decor serving American comfort food such as burgers & shakes. Ed Debevic’s, since 1984, has been one of Chicago’s most famous sassy retro themed diners. Quirky servers in flashy costumes serve up great burgers, hot dogs, cheese fries, huge salads, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes with a side order of sass! Don’t expect this diner to be a “Please” and “Thank You” kind of place. The servers pride themselves on snarky remarks and even drop their trays to do choreographed dance numbers on the soda counters!

Address: 159 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 374-8497

Janson’s Drive In first opened its doors in the late summer of 1960. The Drive In was quite the success, with Janson’s Fans lining up daily. Janson’s has gone on to become a nostalgic neighborhood fixture for a generation of hot dog and hamburger lovers in the Beverly area. The rest, as they say, is hot dog history. In 2014, Janson’s Drive In was purchased by new ownership.

This family breathed new life into the Drive In, restoring it back to its original glory. Customers are once again greeted by “50s music”, neon lights, and 1950’s memorabilia. Prominent on the original menu are classic items like the “Chicago Style” Hot Dog, now the Vienna Beef Brand, and a variety of Coca-Cola products. Guests can also drink fresh fruit banana shakes and dine on Black Angus Beef burgers served on a novelty bakery bun. The new owners still operate the family business in much the same fashion as did the Janson’s family in the 1960. It is a very popular destination for families looking to eat great food with a wholesome atmosphere.

The “greater than life” American experience of eating in your car and drinking homemade banana shakes still lives on at Janson’s Drive In in Beverly. Our family invites your family to be a part of this history! /p>

No-nonsense, veteran counter serve/drive-thru featuring gyros & other sandwiches, plus hot dogs.

Address: 10235 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Phone: (708) 636-7717

Voted Best Beef in the city, by Chicago MagazineSoon and featured on The Food Network show. Italian beef & other sandwiches served in a gray brick shack with a spare, counter-service interior.

Address: 2932 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: (773) 486-9536

Down-to-earth small-chain restaurant branch dishing up Italian entrees, pastas & pizzas. Salernos Pizza is the best pizza in Chicago. We make our pizza dough fresh every day and use only the freshest ingredients. Our sauce is made from scratch with crushed tomatoes, herbs, and spices. And we use 100% real mozzarella cheese on all of our pizzas. We also offer a wide variety of toppings to choose from, so you can create your perfect pizza. Plus, we have a large selection of delicious Italian dishes to choose from, including homemade lasagna, meatballs, and ravioli. We also offer a full bar with an extensive wine list and a variety of cocktails.

Address: 1201 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Phone: (312) 666-3444

Tucking into a plate piled with barbecue is a messy pleasure. The experience is comforting and complex—not unlike the people sharing in it. At Soul & Smoke, we treat barbecue with the reverence it deserves. We are consumed with the details: the meat-to-bone ratio on our ribs, the creaminess of our mac and cheese, and the combination of spices in Chef Carter’s signature sauce. And as a classically trained chef, he’s primed with the palate and patience to pull those nourishing, heart-warming barbecue flavors from the smoke. We pour our soul into this food, because barbecue is a craft worthy of devotion. It’s the food we want to eat, and the food we love to cook. Let us tend to the comfort food so you can focus on the people sharing it.

Address: 3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618

Phone: (773) 648-7610