Phil's Kastle

Phil's is like stepping back into the past, when Alan Ladd was making his movie in South Chicago in the 40's.  You will see everyone in there from yachtsman and Bank VP's to the blue collar workers and kids in the hood lookin' for a cheap burger. They have the baby Monster Burger for $1.49 with fries.  Great breakfast food, real Gyro's and the special is 3 for $10.00.  You have to try it, but just pretend you are on vacation in a small town, when in reality, you are in Chicago.  Near Calumet Park, 95th Blues Brothers Bridge and not far from the Skyway.  Enjoy...

I am proud to say i was a part of the Phil's Kastle era...i worked there in the 80's and loved my job...I felt like i was surrounded by family, especially while i worked with Joyce, Phil's wife. So i was told she passed in the 90's I was heartbroken, although it is true about the freshness and originality in the foods Phil prepared. The breakfast was like eating a home made being the "Big Boy'' or just a bowl of grits or oatmeal or just a simple cup of coffee with a donut or toast...we treated everybody like family...the gyro sauce and fries were homemade...DELICIOUS! Although i haven't been there for quite a few years, I'm sure nothing has changed.

Note the American flags flown in front of this Kastle.  Worn, torn, faded beyond recognition with only 30% of their original glory.  On Veteran's Day 2010 I took the time to educate the staff about the proper disposal of these flags and why a flag needs to be retired when it can no longer fly ...No respect.