Budacki's Drive In

4739 N Damen Ave, Chicago - 60625
178 reviews
Hot Dogs Fast Food Burgers
(773) 561-1322

We get the crisp fried chicken wings with sassy seoul sauce and Seoul Steak bowl! Chicken wings are huge! All the sauce navigates to the bottom and the fries just soaks it up. It’s Heaven! Don’t worry they give extra sauce on the side to dip. The Seoul steak bowl is flavorful and the atomic hot sauce gives it a nice kick!! I love me a Chicago dog but the wings and the bowl are the way to go at Budacki’s!!PRO TIP — bring wipes to clean up after yourselves if you plan on eating outside on the picnic tables! The wings get messy, but are 100% worth it.

Great spot for Chicago dogs and burgers. Prices are reasonable and so is the wait time for your food. I haven't tried everything here,(usually just get burgers and dogs or gyros) but what I have tried never misses.

Loved their veggie dog and fries. Can’t beat their prices. Also their staff was so friendly and the picnic area is great!

All there food is good including their burgers and fries. I totally recommend this place if you're looking for a quick bite. The make amazing shakes too.

Everything here tastes great. The price point of $3.50 for a hot dog and fries can’t be beat. Keep in mind that there is a $11 minimum if you’re paying by card.

Delicious things I have tried there: hot dog and fries, Italian beef, Crunchy fish sandwich. The fish sandwich was a surprise. When I bit into it, it made a loud audible crunch, and the meat inside was moist and tender. It was the best fish sandwich I had ever had. (I asked for pickles on the sandwich)Features: They have picnic benches outside, and little sparrows will beg for fries.

I love Budacki's. It's honestly some of the best greasy food I've ever had. I don't think I've ever had something I didn't like here. You get a large amount of food for your money compared to other places, which I appreciate.

Budacki’s is a legendary burger joint and on Anthony Bourdains list of Chicago must visit eateries,You order at the counter, wait a couple and your Burger/Italian Beef/Hot Dog or even the Korean Steak Bowl will be ready !We tried the Steak Bowl this time and it was pretty interesting, a little too sweet perhaps but the Burger was spot on, and hey you’re getting a warm, fresh meal for just a handful of dollars and the benches outside are a welcome touch, in sunny warm climes.

Budacki's is this gem you can only find going local. They give you a load of fries for like a low price and you can bet when going in, you'll go out with a full belly.

Use to play in their construction site 50 years ago. Hamburger, fries and coke when they opened for 53 cents! Mr. and Mrs. Budacki made this great homemade relish. Still love to stop by when I'm in my old neighborhood and is still great.