David Hammond wrote:Deko's in Forest Park, mentioned in today's Trib article honoring local fries, advertises the Big Baby in its front window, making it a contender for one of the more northwesterly locations offering this burger (Mickey's is a few blocks east on Harlem).
Deko's
7445 Madison
Forest Park
708-366-0992
Panther in the Den - Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:26 pm wrote:Deko's on Madison east of Des Plaines? Had a sign in the window but way too expensive ($5.00)! No discount for a fry delete either.
Panther in the Den wrote:David Hammond wrote:Deko's in Forest Park, mentioned in today's Trib article honoring local fries, advertises the Big Baby in its front window, making it a contender for one of the more northwesterly locations offering this burger (Mickey's is a few blocks east on Harlem).
Deko's
7445 Madison
Forest Park
708-366-0992Panther in the Den - Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:26 pm wrote:Deko's on Madison east of Des Plaines? Had a sign in the window but way too expensive ($5.00)! No discount for a fry delete either.
Mickey's is about a mile north on Harlem and it is the best Big Baby in the hood.
Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
I humbly submit my nomination for the Big Baby found both north and west: Kojaks in Cary, IL of situated on the eastern edge of McHenry County.
Please note the receipt states Big Baby:
David Hammond wrote:Based on today's Trib, you may not want to delete the fries.
Now, I have two reasons to stop at Deko's.
David Hammond wrote:Deko's in Forest Park, mentioned in today's Trib article honoring local fries, advertises the Big Baby in its front window, making it a contender for one of the more northwesterly locations offering this burger (Mickey's is a few blocks east on Harlem).
Cathy2 wrote:I humbly submit my nomination for the Big Baby found both north and west: Kojaks in Cary, IL of situated on the eastern edge of McHenry County.
Panther in the Den wrote:Deko's on Madison east of Des Plaines? Had a sign in the window but way too expensive ($5.00)! No discount for a fry delete either.
David Hammond wrote:
99 cents for a Big Mickey at Mickey's in Oak Park on Harlem. It would be hard to find a better burger for a better price.
[Note: onions are here inserted, with cheese, between the two patties]
zoid wrote:I've had WAY too many of those over the years. Somehow they never disappoint.
Regardless of the outrage I'll have directed at me, you can keep 5 Guys - gimme Mickey's.
zoid wrote:I've had WAY too many of those over the years. Somehow they never disappoint.
Regardless of the outrage I'll have directed at me, you can keep 5 Guys - gimme Mickey's.
JimTheBeerGuy wrote:I tried the "Big Mickey" at the Mickey's on Cicero in Oak Forest today. It was not the juicy burger described above. The grilled onions were inserted between the 2 very thin patties as described but the onions hadn't spent very long on the griddle and were nearly raw. The patties had spent too long on the griddle; they were fairly dry and the burger as a whole was somewhat of a chore to get through. Also, does the Big Mickey in Oak Park come with lettuce and tomatoes? This one did. Still, if I'd paid $0.99 or even $1.19 for the burger I'd feel like I got my money's worth I guess. At $2.25, the most positive thing I can say about it is that it was not McDonald's.
Mickey's Gyros II
15221 Cicero Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452-2403
(708) 687-1400
zoid wrote:I was running errands last night and stopped in for a Big Mickey at the Harlem location in Oak Park.
I'm happy to report it's as good as ever, and at $1.19 the phrase "bang for the buck" has rarely if ever been more appropriate.
Cathy2 wrote:I humbly submit my nomination for the Big Baby found both north and west: Kojaks in Cary, IL of situated on the eastern edge of McHenry County.
Please note the receipt states Big Baby:
David Hammond wrote:The price is right, but crap, it's not a Big Baby: condiment disposition is all wrong! Two layers of cheese? Onions in the middle?
Why did I not notice this before today at lunch?
On Jan 29, 2011, David Hammond wrote:[Note: onions are here inserted, with cheese, between the two patties]
David Hammond wrote:Anyway, Ryan Poli of Little Market Brasserie just alerted me on FB that he's going to be serving the Big Baby at this new place, which represents the first cross-over, as far as I'm aware, of this low-end food to fancy-pants environs (not sure it's actually on the menu yet).
David Hammond wrote:We're probably headed to Little Market this weekend for a Big Baby, and I'm expecting it to be quite good, though I'm not crazy about the double layers of American cheese. And the onions are in the center (it happens). Still, I'm guessing this may be the tastiest version of the BB we've had.
David Hammond wrote:Is the Little Market version the first example of the BB in a higher end restaurant with a price in double-digits?
Rene G wrote:it's cool that Chef Poli put it on the menu.
cheffjeff wrote:Classic counter guy too....best order taker/caller ever.
"Two Big Mickeys no pickles, on order fries with cheese, one lake michigan, for here to stay please."
Flawless every time.
cheffjeff wrote:Classic counter guy too....best order taker/caller ever.
"Two Big Mickeys no pickles, on order fries with cheese, one lake michigan, for here to stay please."
Flawless every time.
ld111134 wrote:Does the method of preparation make a difference in taste versus a "regular" double cheeseburger with grilled onions. An In-N-Out double cheeseburger prepared "animal style" has a very distinct taste and texture due, probably due to the mustard grilling. Is the same true of a Big Baby?
David Hammond wrote:ld111134 wrote:Does the method of preparation make a difference in taste versus a "regular" double cheeseburger with grilled onions. An In-N-Out double cheeseburger prepared "animal style" has a very distinct taste and texture due, probably due to the mustard grilling. Is the same true of a Big Baby?
My theory, more on "assembly" than "preparation" is that because condiments – mustard, ketchup and pickles – are on the bottom heel of the bun, when you bite in, these flavors hit your tongue more immediately and completely than they would if they were on the top, as they usually are.