how have i not reviewed this? been going to this joint for years. everything here is awesome! some of my faves here are: cheeseburger special (2 burgers & fries for $5), shrimp basket meal, italian beef, big baby, & the gyro plate. all under $10.
parking is mostly street, the small lot in the back has like 4 spaces. closed sundays. cash only.
that's kinda all you need to know, so just go...now.
I came here with a group of Chicago land Musicians for a pre-gig dinner.
Since we were kinda in a rush we ordered a hot dog special that consisted of two hot dogs with a large trey of French fries, well I believe it was a special (since the place doesn't accept credit cards, one the guys bought me dinner.)
The service was great and the food was decent (you known hot dogs!) I believe their main thing is Polish and Gyros.
It's a great place to grab a quick bite.
Finally got around to trying this place out.
Ordered a big baby, beef with sweet peppers - dipped, gyro and 2 large fries.
I had the gyro. Decent size and the meat was flavorful. Pita was a bit thinner and harder than most places.
My guy had the beef and I took a bite (not a big Italian Beef fan) and thought it was too salty. He thought it was a bit salty and he likes salty food.
Fries were meh! I've definitely had better.
My sister had the big baby and she said nothing special this place.
It was quick though. I'll come back for a quick meal if I'm in the mood.
I've lived so close to McKinley Park for all these years yet have never tried Nicky's. Our HR Manager actually came to me and said "You've never had a Big Baby?!" She thought I was joking but I really had no clue. So we ordered lunch from Nicky's and brought it back to the office. For the price of the items on their menu, the portions were huge and delicious.
I, naturally, had to try a Big Baby for the first time ever and it was delicious - reminded me of Maxwell Street burgers but bigger. The fries were good too. The second time I had Nicky's, I ordered a gyros and man was that thing massive. Tons of onions and tomatoes and extremely generous on the tzatziki sauce too.
Great and inexpensive place for lunch, but not very friendly on the waist! It's ok though, I'll just spend an extra 30 min on the treadmill!
This is our lil lunch spot and if you don't know what a BIG BABY is I suggest you find out. But I'll give you a lil clue it's a greasy double cheeseburger W/ grilled onions on it and don't even get me started on there Italian beefs they're better than Portillos yeah I said it big bad Portillos they skimp on their meat but Nicky's sure don't and they're fries are really good man I'm getting hungry just talking bout it !!
Review Source:***[DISCLAIMER] Nostalgia-laden review of EPIC proportions!***
If you grew up within two miles of McKinley Park, you've eaten at Nicky's on Western...no exceptions. Â I don't care about Nicky's on Kedzie, and you know what? Â We never even HEARD of Nicky's on Kedzie, so take that, Nicky's on Kedzie! Â THIS was the place to go for the best in neighborhood Chicago cuisine!
Cheeseburgers, gyros, chicken sammies, the Polish dogs...think "Chicago" and you have it right there! Â Huge portions, greasy food, greasier fries and for carry-out, a nearly translucent bag by the time you get home...oh man...I just ate a little while ago and already I wish I was back in ChiTown for a Polish and strawberry shake!
I know that parking on and near Western Blvd is a joke - it always has been - but that's no excuse. Â I walked from W 34th St and Western as a kid every other day! Â ;)
the big baby is great (double cheese burger)(on par with the real McCoy), the hot dogs are pretty damn good (better the the real McCoy dog's), and there chicken sandwich is very very tasty(NOT better the real McCoy, but good) and i love the fries, this place isnt scary, the neighborhood isnt bad "ghetto" at all. although maybe to some it is, but to us who grew up in the city this isnt nothing. i would recommend this place and it is worth a trip since the prices are the best(cheapest) ive ever seen!
Review Source:Had a big baby (double cheeseburger) and a polish from here, both with ketchup and grilled onions. Total came out to be around 5.50 or so.
The polish was OK, but not the best I've had. It seemed a little small and not up to the same level as the polishes at Jim's original or Johnny's. The bun had poppy seeds on it, which is a plus.
The big baby was a winner, though. Nice soft bun, flavorful meat.
There are three booths and a counter by the window. I was in and out within four minutes. This place is not open on Sundays.
If you're in the neighborhood, this place is worth stopping by, but don't go out of your way to eat here.
P.S. This place has no relation to the Nicky's on 58th and Kedzie. Apparently there are a lot of "Nicky's" out there.
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