Checkers

This is the only Checkers that I know of in the city. It's located on the southwest corner of two 'strip malls' off 55th street on the south side. It's easy enough to get to, as the train stops less than a block from it, and it's right off the 55th street exit on the Dan Ryan. You can see the sign from the highway, which is great, so you won't get lost.

Some people say this area is dangerous but seriously, in Chicago, what areas aren't? If you look scared, people will take advantage. I look people directly in their face, don't hold my cash out as if I'm looking to get it snatched and I make sure to speak to every single person that says hello to me.

However, I've never waited inside the place for my food, it's always been drive in. Mainly because I decide at the last minute that I want to indulge in fries. I don't know much about their menu anymore (years ago, they had great fish sandwiches that reminded me of Dock's) but I know that people rave about the milkshakes and the fries. The fries.....O.M.G.

The fries are greasy. The grease will lightly saturate your mouth, lips and even your decolletage if you allow it. If you're a 'wipe your face with your sleeve' kinda person, your sleeve will smell like hot grease. But your tummy and your mouth will thank you ever so kindly. Always hot, with sizes from slightly big to enormous, they are worth the drive, possible long lines and the hassle of the panhandlers, 'salesmen' and overall nonchalant attitude of the random worker you may or may not encounter.  

I don't know about the banana milkshake, which I hear is epically wonderful, but that vanilla one often calls to me in my dreams...and now my mouth isn't saturated with grease, but drool....

Ghetto "fast" food chain it's best. Seasoned fries and banana milkshake, yes!  Haven't had these fries since the 90s. Almost worth the classic tude.

Pretty darn good burger and fries..... don't know what took so long though.... I was there by myself and had to wait nearly 30 minutes