Nick's Drive-In Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Nick's Drive-In, a beloved staple in Chicago’s culinary scene, renowned for its authentic approach to comfort food. Located at 7216 N Harlem Ave, this family-run establishment serves up a menu brimming with delicious options that emphasize quality and flavor.

Kick off your meal with mouthwatering appetizers like crispy French fries, savory mozzarella sticks, or their irresistible jalapeño poppers. The gyros are a standout here—tender, homemade, and generously piled on soft pita bread, they're a hit among locals. Pair your gyros with crispy fries or a refreshing Greek salad for a well-rounded meal.

Customer favorites like the BBQ chicken showcase not only the excellent cooking but also the warm, friendly service that creates a welcoming atmosphere. With a rich array of items that satisfy every craving, Nick's Drive-In is more than just a restaurant; it’s a cozy retreat for food lovers in Chicago.

Appetizers

French Fries

Crispy, golden potato fries, lightly salted for a simple and satisfying start to your meal.

$3.60

Cheese Fries

Crispy golden fries topped with melted cheddar cheese.

$4.99

Curly Fries

Crisp, spiraled potatoes with a perfect blend of seasoning.

$4.99

Chicken Nuggets

6 pieces with small fry and BBQ sauce.

$9.95

Chicken Tenders

Crispy, seasoned chicken strips that are perfect for dipping.

$10.95

Mushrooms

Savor our selection of finely seasoned, freshly picked mushrooms.

$6.95

Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks served with tangy marinara sauce.

$6.60

Hot Bite - Poppers

Breaded jalapeños filled with cream cheese, deep-fried until golden.

$7.50

Onions Rings

Crispy golden onion rings with a crunchy exterior and tender interior.

$6.50

Pizza Puff

$6.25

Baked Potato

Perfectly baked, fluffy potato with a crisp skin

$3.75

Cheese Cup

A side of melted cheese, typically served as a dip.

$1.25

Greek Salad

A mix of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, Kalamata olives, tangy pepperoncini, and a generous block of feta cheese.

$11.45

Greek Salad With Gyros Meat

Todd's special.

$13.45

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, and signature Caesar dressing.

$11.45

Chicken Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, tender grilled chicken, shaved Parmesan, and croutons, all drizzled with classic Caesar dressing.

$14.95

Small Side Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a selection of cheeses, typically dressed with a light vinaigrette.

$4.50

Greek Salad With Chicken

Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumber slices, Kalamata olives, and grilled chicken strips, topped with feta cheese.

$14.95

Salads

Our Famous Gyros

Gyros Sandwich

Our famous homemade gyros of thinly sliced lamb and beef piled on a pita bread, topped with our homemade tzatziki sauce, onions and tomatoes.

$10.25

Gyros Plate

A larger portion of our homemade gyros, onions, tomatoes and our homemade tzatziki sauce served open-faced with a side of fries.

$14.50

Gyros Deluxe Plate

The largest portion of our homemade gyros, pita bread, onions, tomatoes, and our homemade tzatziki sauce.

$16.75

Pita Bread

Soft and fluffy pita bread, perfect for wrapping or dipping.

$1.25

Chicken Kabob Sandwich

Grilled chicken, typically served on a bun with onions, tomatoes, and a spread, reflecting the essence of kabob-style preparation.

$10.50

Chicken Kabob Plate

Two kabobs, pita bread served with a side salad, and your choice of fries or baked potato. Greek potatoes when available.

$14.50

Kabobs

Burgers and More Sandwiches

1/3 Lb. Angus Burger

1/3 lb. Angus beef patty with choice of meat temperature from rare to well done.

$9.50

1/3 Lb. Angus Burger With Cheese

1/3 lb. Angus, choice of cheese, with options for meat temperature from well done to rare.

$9.95

Hamburger

1/4.

$6.25

Double Hamburger

2-1/4 Lb.

$8.95

Triple Hamburger

3-1/4 Lb.

$10.95

Cheeseburger

1/4 Lb.

$6.75

Double Cheeseburger

2-1/4 Lb.

$9.25

Triple Cheeseburger

3-1/4 Lb.

$11.50

Turkey Hamburger

Ground turkey patty served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a bun, typically includes a complementary sauce.

$8.75

Bacon

Crispy thick-cut, smoked to perfection.

$1.99

Corned Beef Sandwich

Sliced corned beef on rye bread, typically includes mustard.

$12.50

Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, typically paired with Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread.

$13.50

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Golden, melted cheese nestled between buttery, toasted slices of bread.

$5.95

Patty Melt

Patty Melt: Grilled cheese meets burger, customizable meat temperature from well done to rare.

$7.25

Bratwurst

Mustard, onion

$6.95

Philly Steak

Served on Italian bread topped with mozzarella cheese, grilled onions and peppers.

$11.25

Skirt Steak Sandwich

Skirt steak served on a sandwich with complementary ingredients such as onions, lettuce, and tomato, typically paired with a savory sauce on bread.

$18.50

Hot Dog

Vienna hot dog. Mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, sports peppers

$4.75

Double Hot Dog

Vienna hot dog. Mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, sports peppers

$7.99

Chili Dog

All beef hot dog topped with house-made chili and optionally garnished with onions and shredded cheese on a bun.

$6.25

Double Chili Dog

Two Vienna hot dogs topped with homemade chili, typically includes a toasted bun.

$8.99

Jumbo Hot Dog

Mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, sports peppers

$7.25

Polish Sausage

Mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, sports peppers

$7.25

Double Polish Sausage

Mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, sports peppers

$9.95

Chili/Cheese Dog

Vienna hot dog topped with chili and melted cheese, often accompanied by diced onions.

$6.95

Double Chili/Cheese Dog

Two Vienna hot dogs topped with chili and melted cheese, often garnished with onions.

$9.50

Bratwurst

Mustard, onion

$6.75

Vienna Hot Dogs and Sausages

Italian Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwich

Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers.

$10.95

Cheesy Italian Beef Sandwich

Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers.

$11.45

BBQ Italian Beef Sandwich

Sliced Italian beef topped with BBQ sauce, typically served on a hoagie bun, often accompanied by a flavorful au jus.

$11.20

Italian Sausage Sandwich

Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers.

$7.25

Double Italian Sausage Sandwich

Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers.

$9.95

Combo Italian Beef And Sausage Sandwich

Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers.

$10.95

Chicken Breast Sandwich

Lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and a pickle.

$10.50

Breaded Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Breaded spicy chicken breast, typically includes lettuce and mayonnaise, served on a toasted bun.

$10.50

Chicken Kabob Sandwich

Marinated chicken breast, grilled and served on toasted bread with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and a robust sauce.

$10.50

Chicken Kabob Plate

Includes two kabobs, pita bread, homemade tzatziki sauce, side salad and your choice of fries or baked potato or Greek potatoes.

$13.45

1/2 Chicken

Greek, BBQ or plain. Includes garlic bread and coleslaw, with a choice of fries or baked potato or Greek potatoes.

$11.00

Whole Chicken

Greek, BBQ or plain. Includes garlic bread and coleslaw, with a choice of fries or baked potato or Greek potatoes.

$17.00

Chicken Wings

6 pieces. Buffalo, BBQ or plain.

$11.00

1/2 Ribs

Includes garlic bread and coleslaw, with a choice of fries or baked potato or Greek potatoes.

$17.95

Whole Ribs

Includes garlic bread and coleslaw, with a choice of fries or baked potato or Greek potatoes.

$23.95

Rib Tips

Includes garlic bread and coleslaw, with a choice of fries or baked potato or Greek potatoes.

$13.50

Chicken and Ribs

Fish

Fish Sandwich

Tarter sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle

$6.95

Fish Sandwich With Cheese

Tarter sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle

$7.25

Shrimp Plate

Shrimp, side salad, fries and garlic bread.

$10.75

Fish And Chips

3 pieces of cod fish, side salad, fries and garlic bread.

$11.25

Salmon Burger

Salmon patty on a bun, topped with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.

$10.25

Veggie Burger

A hearty vegetable-based patty accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and a variety of condiments on a toasted bun.

$7.50

Beyond Burger

Plant-based patty served with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles on a toasted bun.

$9.25

Grilled Cheese

Cheesy delight on toasted bread, perfect for those craving a classic comfort food.

$5.75

Pepper And Egg

Scrambled eggs combined with sautéed peppers, typically served as a hearty filling for a sandwich.

$7.50

Vegetarian / Meatless

Desserts

Cup Of Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream served in a cup.

$3.25

Sundaes

Chocolate, strawberry, caramel, butterscotch toppings

$4.75

Baklava

Delicious flaky dessert made with thin sheets of filo dough soaked in honey and layered with walnuts.

$4.50

Chocolate Fudge Cake Slice

Slice.

$4.50

Rice Pudding

Creamy, sweet pudding made with tender rice, and other spice

$4.25

Oreo Cake Slice

Layers of rich chocolate cake with creamy filling, topped with crumbled Oreo cookies.

$4.50

Smoothie

Strawberry, strawberry banana, wildberry or mango.

$3.99

Shake

Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry,oreo, banana, pineapple, cherry, caramel, butterscotch, root beer

$6.25

Boston Shake

Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, pineapple, cherry, caramel, butterscotch, oreo, root beer

$6.75

Float And Soda

Root beer Coke

$4.50

Soft Drink

Selection of soda in medium or large sizes. Options include Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, iced tea, lemonade, root beer, and Sprite.

$2.25

Hot Chocolate

Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.

$2.25

Tea

A soothing blend of selected leaves for a calming sipping experience.

$1.75

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$2.25

Beverages

Soup and Chili

Soup Of The Day

Our soup of the day, freshly prepared, features a rotating selection of flavors. Please inquire for today's variety.

$4.75

Chili Cup

With beans.

$4.75

Baklava

Delicious flaky dessert made with thin sheets of filo dough soaked in honey and layered with walnuts.

$4.50

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

A Greek pie with layers of filo dough and a filling of seasoned spinach and feta cheese.

$5.25

Rice Pudding

Creamy, sweet pudding made with tender rice, and other spice

$4.25

Greek Potatoes

Potatoes seasoned with a blend of Greek herbs, typically including oregano, and often finished with a touch of olive oil and lemon.

$4.25

Greek Delights