Sergio was amazing. Service was amazing. Stopped in because I was recommended here. Food was even better. I highly recommend this place! Keep it up!
Welcome To Chickies Melrose Park
Three Generations in Chicago Since 1962
The Original Chickies Beef has been a Chicago tradition since 1962, when Bob Bailey Sr. and his wife, Madeline (‘Chickie’), first opened the doors on the city’s Southwest Side. More than 60 years later, that same commitment to homemade Italian beef, authentic Chicago favorites, and friendly service lives on through a third generation of family ownership under the Falco Family.
While we’ve grown and evolved over the years, our mission remains the same: serve great food, welcome every guest like family, and carry on a neighborhood tradition that’s been bringing people together for generations.
Proud Member of the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame
Chickies Beef was proudly inducted into the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame twice—in 2007 and 2018, an honor reserved for a select group of neighborhood institutions that have stood the test of time. Out of thousands of Vienna Beef restaurants across the country, only a small number have received this distinction, recognizing decades of quality, consistency, and service to their communities.
For Chickies, it’s more than an award—it’s a reflection of over 60 years spent serving homemade favorites, welcoming generations of families, and preserving the authentic flavors that have made Chicago famous. It’s a tradition we’re proud to continue every day.
Your Neighborhood Spot
Chickies is the perfect destination for kids’ birthdays, little league victories, school events, family get-togethers, and group outings. With homemade Chicago favorites everyone loves and a welcoming atmosphere that’s been bringing people together since 1962, we’ll help make your next celebration one to remember.
- Birthday Parties
- Family Celebrations
- Sports Teams & Banquets
- Company Outings
- Holiday Parties
- School & Community Groups
Chickies Menu
For more than 60 years, The Original Chickies Beef has been serving the homemade flavors Chicago is famous for. From our legendary Italian beef sandwiches and classic Vienna Beef hot dogs to hand-cut fries, homemade hot peppers, Italian ice, fresh lemonade, homemade pizza, and our signature Cannoli Shake, every meal is made with the quality and tradition that’s kept generations of guests coming back.
Whether you like your beef dipped, dry, sweet, or hot, you’ll taste why Chickies has become a true Chicago classic.
Classic Chicago-style Food Catering
Bring the authentic flavors of Chicago to your next event with catering from The Original Chickies Beef. Whether you’re planning an office lunch, birthday party, graduation, family gathering, school event, or corporate meeting, our crowd-pleasing menu makes feeding a group easy.
From our legendary Italian beef and Vienna Beef hot dogs to fresh sides and homemade favorites, we’ll help make your event delicious, memorable, and stress-free.
