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The Original Chickies Beef

The Original Chickies Beef Welcome to The Original Chickies Beef, a fast food restaurant that has been serving up homemade Italian beef since 1962. Founded by Bob and Madeline "Chickie" Bailey on 28th and Pulaski, Chickies Beef is known for its award-winning Italian beef, famous hot peppers, fresh hand-cut fries, and made-from-scratch Italian lemonade. With its homemade Italian beef voted as the "best in Chicago" and having won numerous awards over the past 50 years, it's no wonder that Chickies was welcomed into the Vienna Hot Dog hall of Fame in 2007. Located on Roosevelt Road, come experience the "Best" at The Original Chickies Beef.
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Car enthusiasts --> Join us TODAY!!!!   ---- ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ as we "Park and Chill" in Hillside! 5 PM to 9 PM, and every Tuesday unti...
06/02/2026

Car enthusiasts --> Join us TODAY!!!! ---- ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ as we "Park and Chill" in Hillside! 5 PM to 9 PM, and every Tuesday until September. Stop on by to just browse, or bring your ride and enjoy a fantastic evening with fellow car lovers!

Free to all participants and spectators. Come and join us ๐Ÿ“4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside ๐ŸŽ๏ธโœจ

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๐ŸŒžโœจ Exciting newsโ€”our new   are here! Starting today! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ•™ Monday - Wednesday: 10 AM - 9 PM  ๐Ÿ•™ Thursday - Saturday: 10 AM ...
06/01/2026

๐ŸŒžโœจ Exciting newsโ€”our new are here! Starting today! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ•™ Monday - Wednesday: 10 AM - 9 PM
๐Ÿ•™ Thursday - Saturday: 10 AM - 10 PM
๐Ÿ•š Sunday: 11 AM - 9 PM

Come dine with us! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside
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Car enthusiasts --> Join us on   ---- ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ as we "Park and Chill" in Hillside! 5 PM to 9 PM, and every Tuesday until Septe...
06/01/2026

Car enthusiasts --> Join us on ---- ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ as we "Park and Chill" in Hillside! 5 PM to 9 PM, and every Tuesday until September. Stop on by to just browse, or bring your ride and enjoy a fantastic evening with fellow car lovers!

Free to all participants and spectators. Come and join us ๐Ÿ“4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside ๐ŸŽ๏ธโœจ
Old School Therapy
ChiTown Car Shows

05/29/2026

Growing up in Little Village, we lived off Chickies hotdogs๐ŸŒญ, burgers๐Ÿ”, beefs and FRIES๐ŸŸ! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s a bit of a drive now, but SO WORTH IT!! Amazing food! Located at 4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL.

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Where did you go for a hot dog back in the day when you were a kid and how much did it cost?     --- ANSWER: The Origina...
05/29/2026

Where did you go for a hot dog back in the day when you were a kid and how much did it cost? --- ANSWER: The Original Chickies Beef | Best fries, 1 #๐Ÿ’ฏ๐ŸŸ

Benjamin C Vasquez๏ปฟ | Back In The Day - 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and more Facebook Group

๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting news! We got a shoutout in the Chicago Tribune , all thanks to "The Bear"! ๐Ÿป When asked by the Tribune, Chris...
05/28/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting news! We got a shoutout in the Chicago Tribune , all thanks to "The Bear"! ๐Ÿป When asked by the Tribune, Christian Zucchero and Aretos shared their top Italian Beef spots, and only a few made the cut. Along with their own places, they highlighted Al's Italian Beef, Carm's Little Italy, Roma's Italian Beef & Sausage, Odge's, and !

๐Ÿ–Check out the full article here: Chicago Tribune Article ๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow and for more delicious updates! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/22/italian-beef-illinois-state-sandwich/

Just tried Chickie's Beef for the first time and wow! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're planning a summer party, and after hearing amazing things ...
05/27/2026

Just tried Chickie's Beef for the first time and wow! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're planning a summer party, and after hearing amazing things about their catering, we ordered a meatball sandwich, Italian beef sandwich, and Italian sausage sandwich, plus some fries! ๐Ÿ–๐ŸŸ

With over 60 years in business, itโ€™s clear they know what theyโ€™re doing! The staff was super friendly too. ๐Ÿ˜

Thanks for the recommendation! | Terri Cali | Google Review

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ Attention, car enthusiasts! Are you ready for another exciting season of "Park and Chill" in Hillside? Join us starti...
05/26/2026

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ Attention, car enthusiasts! Are you ready for another exciting season of "Park and Chill" in Hillside? Join us starting Tuesday, May 26, from 5 PM to 9 PM, and every Tuesday after that until September for our weekly Car Show! (weather permitting) Bring your ride and enjoy a fantastic evening with fellow car lovers!

Free to all participants and spectators. Come and join us ๐Ÿ“4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside ๐ŸŽ๏ธโœจ

Old School Therapy
Car Shows

05/22/2026

Friends NEW REVIEW!!! May is National Italian Beef Month! In honor of this Holy month, each week Iโ€™m visiting one of the many great Italian Beef spots throughout Chicagoland! This week:
CHICKIEโ€™S
4152 W. Roosevelt
Hillside, IL


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, second location ๐Ÿ“820 W North Aveโ€ฆ here we come and we need new friends!!! The Original Chickie's Beef ๏ผ Melrose ParkW...
05/20/2026

, second location ๐Ÿ“820 W North Aveโ€ฆ here we come and we need new friends!!! The Original Chickie's Beef ๏ผ Melrose Park

We are so excited to share our journey with you as we expand Chickieโ€™s Beef! Give us a like and stay up to date on all the news.

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When you are in ๐Ÿ˜ love with the fresh-cut fries!!! Thanks Tom Pod for the reviewOrder online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ ...
05/18/2026

When you are in ๐Ÿ˜ love with the fresh-cut fries!!! Thanks Tom Pod for the review

Order online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ
Dine-in / Carry-Out / Drive-Thru / Delivery
๐Ÿ“Œ 4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

When you have a sweet tooth .. you have to try our "Fried Dough" made from scratch for $7.49 With Sugar, Cinnamon, and p...
05/15/2026

When you have a sweet tooth .. you have to try our "Fried Dough" made from scratch for $7.49 With Sugar, Cinnamon, and powdered sugar. **Add cannoli dipping cream for $0.99

It's burger time!! ๐Ÿ” Cheeseburger $6.49Double Cheeseburger $8.99Hamburger $5.49Double Hamburger $7.99Little Village Burg...
05/14/2026

It's burger time!! ๐Ÿ”
Cheeseburger $6.49
Double Cheeseburger $8.99
Hamburger $5.49
Double Hamburger $7.99
Little Village Burger $9.49 (Includes Ketchup, Mustard, Grilled Onions, and Pickles)

Order online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ
Dine-in / Carry-Out / Drive-Thru / Delivery
๐Ÿ“Œ 4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

05/13/2026

Mustardddddd on your Beef
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05/12/2026

Its time to do the Chickies Dance!!! 4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside

Do you love our protein / keto bowls? Check out these 3 awesome options we have for you: Delicious Italian beef piled hi...
05/11/2026

Do you love our protein / keto bowls? Check out these 3 awesome options we have for you: Delicious Italian beef piled high with sweet peppers, gooey mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, and tender Italian chicken smothered in marinara sauce. Don't forget the giardiniera, provolone, and mouthwatering meatballs, all topped with creamy ricotta and more sweet peppers for that perfect finish!

Order online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ
Dine-in / Carry-Out / Drive-Thru / Delivery
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๐Ÿ’From our Family to yours, Happy Motherโ€™s Day๐Ÿ’Thank you for all you do๐Ÿ’• Today, we celebrate YOU
05/10/2026

๐Ÿ’From our Family to yours, Happy Motherโ€™s Day๐Ÿ’Thank you for all you do๐Ÿ’• Today, we celebrate YOU

Chickies Beef staying strong on all of the "Italian Beef" Facebook groups. Thank you to everyone for all of your support...
05/08/2026

Chickies Beef staying strong on all of the "Italian Beef" Facebook groups. Thank you to everyone for all of your support!!!

๐Ÿ“ท Chickies Beef, Hillside

Combo, hot dipped and a cannoli shake. Chickies is a top five beef for meOrder online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ Dine-in...
05/07/2026

Combo, hot dipped and a cannoli shake. Chickies is a top five beef for me

Order online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ
Dine-in / Carry-Out / Drive-Thru / Delivery
๐Ÿ“Œ 4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

One of the true all-stars. Friendly service. Super flavor, generous-sized beef and fries, and the fresh crunchy giardini...
05/06/2026

One of the true all-stars. Friendly service. Super flavor, generous-sized beef and fries, and the fresh crunchy giardiniera that I prefer. And cannoli shakesโ€ฆ and Italian ice and gelato, so why do I need to go anywhere else? โ€” eating lunch at The Original Chickies Beef.

๐Ÿ“ธ Mark Igleski | Chicago Italian BEEFS Facebook Group

Chickies Beef in Hillside never fails to impress me with their mouthwatering beef sandwiches. And OOOHHH those fresh cut...
05/05/2026

Chickies Beef in Hillside never fails to impress me with their mouthwatering beef sandwiches. And OOOHHH those fresh cut fries ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Chickie's at 4152 W.  Roosevelt, Hillside, IL:  Combo, dipped with Chickie's hot- delicious as always.  Good stuff.
05/04/2026

Chickie's at 4152 W. Roosevelt, Hillside, IL: Combo, dipped with Chickie's hot- delicious as always. Good stuff.

TODAY: Make sure to grab your favorites!! Have a great weekend!Order online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ Dine-in / Carry-O...
05/01/2026

TODAY: Make sure to grab your favorites!! Have a great weekend!

Order online now at chickiesbeef.com โค๏ธ
Dine-in / Carry-Out / Drive-Thru / Delivery
๐Ÿ“Œ 4152 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

Chickies beef still great!! Worked as a teenager at the original on 28th N Pulaski in little village, great memories, le...
04/30/2026

Chickies beef still great!! Worked as a teenager at the original on 28th N Pulaski in little village, great memories, learned alot from the chickies family, great people and great food !!

๐Ÿ” Cisco Vega Salceda | Chicago Italian BEEFS Facebook Group

Address

4152 Roosevelt Road
Hillside, IL
60162

To get to Roosevelt Road in Hillside, you have a few options for public transport and driving/parking:

Public Transport:
1. Take the Blue Line train towards Forest Park and get off at the Forest Park station.
- From there, you can either walk or take a bus to Roosevelt Road.

2. Alternatively, you can take the Green Line train towards Harlem/Lake and get off at the Harlem/Lake station.
- From there, transfer to a bus that goes along Roosevelt Road.

Driving/Parking:
1. If you are coming from downtown Chicago, take I-290 W (Eisenhower Expressway) towards Hillside.
- Take the exit for Mannheim Road and head south.
- Turn right onto Roosevelt Road.

2. If you are coming from the western suburbs, take I-294 N (Tri-State Tollway) towards Hillside.
- Take the exit for Roosevelt Road and head east.

Parking options may vary depending on your destination along Roosevelt Road. Look out for street parking or nearby parking lots/garages in the area.

Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning any specific destination.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
10pm - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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The Original Chickies Beef, located on Roosevelt Road in Hillside, is a fast food restaurant that truly stands out from the crowd. With a rich history dating back to 1962, when it was founded by Bob and Madeline "Chickie" Bailey, this family-owned establishment has been serving up homemade goodness for over five decades.

One of the highlights of dining at The Original Chickies Beef is their award-winning Italian Beef. This mouthwatering creation has been voted as the "best beef in Chicago" and has garnered numerous accolades over the years. Made with love and care, every bite of their Italian Beef is packed with flavor and tender meat that will leave you craving for more.

But it's not just about the beef at The Original Chickies Beef. Their famous hot peppers add an extra kick to any sandwich, perfectly complementing the savory flavors. And let's not forget about their fresh hand-cut fries that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside โ€“ a true delight for any fry lover.

To quench your thirst, The Original Chickies Beef offers made-from-scratch Italian Lemonade. This refreshing beverage is the perfect companion to your meal, providing a burst of citrusy goodness that will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

The dedication to quality and homemade goodness doesn't go unnoticed at The Original Chickies Beef. In 2007, they were welcomed into the Vienna Hot Dog Hall of Fame, further solidifying their reputation as a top-notch establishment.

With such a rich history and commitment to excellence, it's no wonder that The Original Chickies Beef has become a beloved institution in Hillside. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a satisfying meal, this fast food restaurant delivers on all fronts. So head on over to Roosevelt Road and experience firsthand why The Original Chickies Beef continues to be hailed as one of the best in Chicago.

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