George W.
Yelp
I was heading home after a hard day of car repairs, and needed dinner. I spotted this place on the east side of Harlem south of 159th a way, and dove in.
This is a storied restaurant, originally starting in Calumet City, and now expanding to Tinley Park. There is a mural on the north wall with Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, the old Route 66 movie theater and art of the Chicago Skyline. How's THAT for ambiance.
Seating is at the counter or with tables or booths, and was comfortable. The Chicago Tribune review on the wall recommended their Bacon Double Cheeseburger, but with 2 x 1/2 lb hamburger patties, that was too much for me, so I went with their cheeseburger and fries, with a Cherry Shake.
The burger was HUGE. It overlapped the bun by at least an inch in all directions. I ordered it the Schoops way - with ketchup, mustard, diced onions (fresh) and piccalilli. It was very tasty, very messy, and just pure good hamburger fun.
The fries were very large for a small order - it would have fed two, no problem.
The Cherry Shake was tasty and cold, just what I needed after working in the sun all day.
Service was good - I was greeted when I sat down, provided with a menu, and provided with several glasses of water, since I was pretty dried out.
All in all, a good visit - next time, I hope to bring someone else with.