stevez wrote:I can strongly recommend Sally's for burgers and shakes. It's a little drive, but not too far, located on Montrose just West of Elston on the North side of the street. Sally's is the quintessential burger joint. It's a little shack open 24/7, with a huge menu of burger and shake choices. They also have a very large menu of other sandwiches. Of course, YMMV as I'm baffled by your dislike of Roma's.
Brainerd Parker wrote:stevez wrote:I can strongly recommend Sally's for burgers and shakes. It's a little drive, but not too far, located on Montrose just West of Elston on the North side of the street. Sally's is the quintessential burger joint. It's a little shack open 24/7, with a huge menu of burger and shake choices. They also have a very large menu of other sandwiches. Of course, YMMV as I'm baffled by your dislike of Roma's.
You mean Suzie's, right? The menu must be seen to be believed. Try the Confused Chicken, which consists of shredded chicken grilled with onions, mushrooms, red and green peppers, white (American?) cheese, sour cream and mayo served up on a nice garlic bread roll.
Also, the varieties of fries in an edible bowl are pretty amazing.
Cathy2 wrote:Hot Doug's pre-fire was never open on Sunday.
Brainerd Parker wrote:Try the Confused Chicken, which consists of shredded chicken grilled with onions, mushrooms, red and green peppers, white (American?) cheese, sour cream and mayo served up on a nice garlic bread roll.
dianeck wrote:Its just a taco salad bowl, but when you put Suzie's fries & cheddar in it and the bowl absorbs the flavor, its quite good, if not a cardiologist's nightmare. There is also one that has fries, cheese & gyros meat, but for me that would be a 4:00 am absorbent, wouldnt dare in the light of day (and of sound mind).
fastfoodsnob wrote:I was looking more for red meat -- where's my (north/northwest side) Big Baby? -- but a confused (if not subservient) chicken might also hit the spot. Great suggestion! I might have to stop by, though... y'know... to confirm hours, location, and the name, however (Suzie, Sally, or such).
Brainerd Parker wrote:Did you encounter Suzie? Short dark hair, dark rimmed glasses, bad attitude? I've always wanted to ruffle her feathers by calling and asking what kind of shakes they have.
Suzie's is great, but if you can tear yourself away, check out Golfo's next door. They make a grilled chicken pita that is incredible with nice crisp hand cut fries to boot. The woman who owns it is great at making small talk, in a very comfortable way.
For pizza, Aiello's Golden Crust on Elston used to be great, now it's called The Baked Tomato (I think, moved out of the neighborhood about a year ago). Can't vouch for it, but worth a shot if they use the same recipe as Aiello's. Above average Chicago thin-crust, heavy on the cheese.
The Two-Way Grill at Elston/Montrose is a nice greasy spoon. They make a Waffle House quality patty melt. Open late if not 24 hours.
If you don't already know, stay away from the Golden Nugget at all costs.
Aaron Deacon wrote:La Palapita is comparable to La Pasadita with good reason it seems...
As for Limbo's, have you had it delivered or just eaten in? I believe we ordered it for delivery on the advice of amscrap, who also rather likes the place, but were not impressed.
Good to see you post, Mr. V.
Brainerd Parker wrote:Golfo's is great, but is limited in it's selection compared to Suzie's. Definitely quality over quantity, which we can probably agree is not the mantra at Suzie's. Suzie's is great for more creative and exotic spins on fast food, but their basic selections (very dry burgers, hit or miss fries) often fall short.
Try Golfo's, you won't be disappointed.
hattyn wrote:I just searched centerstage.net for Suzie's and they list them as CLOSED.
stevez wrote:Here's a look at a small part of their menu. Note the Confused Chicken on the center panel along with the still not tasted Footsie Footsie Polish and Big Bull.
Brainerd Parker wrote:If you don't already know, stay away from the Golden Nugget at all costs.
Erik M. wrote:I'm having a hard time diverting my gaze from the words "Foot Long Gyros."
What the hell is that?
Erik M.
fastfoodsnob wrote:Anna Z. Sobor wrote:Mike's Ale House, which got good reviews at its previous location, moved a little further east on Irving Park into the old Tony & Lill's. Haven't checked them out yet.
Not too sure where that is, but I'd be pleased to know what's good there.
Anna Z. Sobor wrote:Doubt they have burgers, but La Pena (Ecuadorian) just began a Sunday brunch. They're at 4212 N. Milwaukee, spitting distance from La Palapita; 773-545-7022, www.lapenachicago.com.
Anna Z. Sobor wrote:McNamara's at 4328 W. Irving Park (at Lowell) serves good burgers; they also have a Sunday brunch, 10 AM to 2 PM; 773-725-1800. They're not small or that cheap; I can usually only eat half and either share or take it home. They remind me of the burgers at the Red Arrow Road House in Union Pier, MI.
Anna Z. Sobor wrote:Mike's Ale House, which got good reviews at its previous location, moved a little further east on Irving Park into the old Tony & Lill's. Haven't checked them out yet.
Anna Z. Sobor wrote:How about the Dairy Queen where actress Bonnie Hunt worked as a teenager? Just west of Central Ave. on Irving Park, could be at Menard Ave. Only about 1 1/2 miles west of Six Corners.
Anna Z. Sobor wrote:Suzie's--my kids love it; it's a neighborhood institution. We usually eat outside, which makes it a little challenging in the winter. Bowser Dog on Irving Park at Kilbourn has a following; don't know if it's open on Sundays. There are lots of joints in this neck of the woods, you just have to ferret them out. Anna