# Budacki's Drive-In

> Budacki's Drive-In — American restaurants in Chicago, IL.

## Key facts
- **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/budacki-s-drive-in-127300
- **Type**: Restaurants
- **Cuisine**: American
- **Location**: Chicago, IL
- **Address**: 4739 N Damen Ave (btw Lawrence & Giddings), Chicago, IL 60625, US
- **Phone**: 17735611322
- **Website**: https://budackisdrivein.site
- **Price range**: $$$$
- **Coordinates**: 41.968052, -87.678948
- **Claimed**: unclaimed
- **Vibes**: Casual, Hole In The Wall

## About
This stand-alone fast-food purveyor of Chicago-style hot dogs has seating at outdoor picnic tables.

## Hours
- Monday: 11am - 7pm
- Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
- Wednesday: 11am - 7pm
- Thursday: 11am - 7pm
- Friday: 11am - 7pm
- Saturday: 11am - 7pm

## Amenities
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Free Wi-Fi
- Take Out
- TV

## Reviews
### eswtang — 4.5/5 · Oct 31, 2024
Obsessed with this local drive-in that is popular with both students and adults and everyone in between. Their quick service and cheap food makes it an easy lunch option for many.! #drivein #fastfood

### eswtang — 5.0/5 · Dec 24, 2024
I recently realized how much Iiked Budacki’s Drive In and found out it’s likely because they also own the beloved Crisp Korean fried chicken joint in Lakeview. That also means that Budacki’s gets the benefit of having Korean influence foods on the menu, including the delicious Seoul steak bowl!  #korean #drivein #chicago

### eswtang — 4.7/5 · Sep 22, 2024
Love this local drive-in in Lincoln Square/ Ravenswood! This family owned restaurant sir good quick food, like burgers, hotdogs, and corndogs. Popular with students , working professionals they have very friendly and quick service. Grab to go or sit under their benches outside. #FasterFood #quickeats #chicago

### eswtang — 5.0/5 · Apr 20, 2025
Old school , no frills, just good ol food. Budacki’s is exactly the type of place you hope is in your neighborhood . Get off the grill standard food and some surprise Korean entrees #grill #koreanfood

### eswtang — 5.0/5 · Jul 23, 2025
Finally got to try Budacki’s wings! If you are a fan of crisp in Lakeview this the same owners so you know the wings have got to be good. I know it’s not the same exact thing but it reminds me a lot of Crisp Korean fried chicken wings #chickenwings #korean #drivein

### eswtang — 5.0/5 · Jan 26, 2026
One of my favorite quick, eat places and all the city. I have no idea where the name Budacki’s comes from, but they sure make really dang good food. This place can whip up everything from standard grill items like hotdog dogs., to their specialties like wings and in one of the health specials, Korean steak bowls with atomic sauce.. steak bowl is a savory treat for any time where you get the mixup scallion steak and rice with sauce #steak #korean #quickeats