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I had a really great meal here, it's well priced and a lot of food. I don't think it lived up to all the hype i had seen about it, but they were also super busy when we were there and appeared short-staffed. I'll be trying it again soon! The tacos are large though, so two is likely enough...definitely get the fries!
Love the ahi tuna taco and the gyros taco. Different results at different locations. But all really good.
Great food and great service! Needed to check this place out since I was in Chicago. Seen it on television and was not disappointed when I seen it in person. Order the soft shelled crab sandwich and it was delicious.
One of the best burgers in Chicago. Quality is always amazing, as well as the service. Come here often with my friends for lunch after school when we have a half day. Excellent place.
Great food reasonable prices. Love the new expansion
Order the soft shell crab! So tasty!
Ive here a bunch of times but never reviewed it until I remembered it while referring a friend there.. Definitely made popukar by Guy Fieri on DDD and the word Dive is accurate but the food is awesome ans staff is friendly ans helpful. I almost always order the poor crunch wrap usually with rice but they now offer it with lettuce.
Best tacos I've ever had. Try the gyro taco, sounds weird, changed my life
Always love coming here!! Good food.
Crunch wrap is my go to but the whole menu is great
A favorite for so many things! Great food great people!
Some of the most fantastic food I've ever had. You must try the Truffle fries.
I had a really great meal here, it's well priced and a lot of food. I don't think it lived up to all the hype i had seen about it, but they were also super busy when we were there and appeared short-staffed. I'll be trying it again soon! The tacos are large though, so two is likely enough...definitely get the fries!
Really yummy! I totally enjoyed my Ahi Poke crunch wrap and I recommend the soft shell crab sandwich too. I have also had the fish and chips and they don't disappoint.
Love the Haiwaii 5-O burger
Gourmet junk food with a twist... What could be better? The most indulgent item, which is perfect If you happen to bring your own cardiologist, is the foie gras fries. It may kill you, buy you'll die with a smile!
They put lettuce into food when they heat it. I don’t know anyone that likes warm cooked lettuce. Food is good if you don’t get lettuce in your dish.
Great food at a great price. Love the Pork Belly and the foie gras fries.
Don't let the outside lack of upkeep fool ya. A true great place for a fast yet high quality meal. ATM on site as they only take cash. :)
Great spot to get a really good taco! Get the Samurai... you'll thank me later! Ohhh it is cash only too.
Love the ahi tuna taco and the gyros taco. Different results at different locations. But all really good.
Tacos are delicious and don't miss out on the deep fried grilled cheese
So we saw this place on Food Network and thought it would be excellent. I was so disappointed and little himself was in the restaurant at the time. There is no reason to really ever go here. So many other places that are so much better and cheaper
Had a great experience trying their tacos. Will have to come back to try some more!
O my this place was good. Free parking, lots of seating. The tacos and the fried crab sandwich we're really food.
Guy Fieri aka "The Mayor of Flavor Town" had this unique place on his show. The famous dish is the soft shell crab sandwich and naturally that is what I ordered. The soft shell crab has a nice thick layer of batter on it before it takes a dip in the deep fryer. Comes on a nice crispy bun with mayo and some sort of tartar sauce. Yes the deep fried crab sandwich was one of a kind and very delicious by the way. The menu also had many different fish options which I would like to try in the future. Parking was very easy and service was good. Check out the soft shell crab sandwich. Cheers! *no we didnt dress up for this, we had to kill time before wedding ceremony started....
Very good food. My husband favorite place!
Came in with the bae! She was not sold but boy did I show her! I ordered the Zues she ordered the cheeseburger and poke taco. We shared everything and left smiling. Can you say date night!
Amazing tacos... came here 2 meals In the same day. Kinda pricey but it was worthy! The images speaks for itself
If I could dine here everyday, I would. I have yet to order anything bad here and I've lost count How many times I've been here.
Food is decent but the customer service is very cold and uncaring. It would be nice to be greeted with a positive attitude but I guess that is too much to ask.
Greasy but I mean that in the BEST way, plus everything on their menu is a generous portion for a cheap price. Cash only though so be ready!
Yumi!!!! I must say this is one of the best Places I've tried lately. The 3 of us went to get se early dinner and thought about something quick and different- so we all said: "burgers!" LOL So, my brother recommended us this low key, hidden Jem type of place. I'm not a sea food person but he insisted they have other great things on the menu... The guy at the counter was super nice and welcoming, we ordered everything quickly,3 burgers and 2 foie-gras fries. Ohh man the door gras fries, you can't ever skip those.!! The burgers were also good, just saying. I don't live in Chicago, my brother is, next time I'm in town were definitely coming back.
Burritos could be a little bit bigger but really good food
Love the tacos! Brought my little brother in for the first time and he was in love! Cash only at this location but there is an ATM in the shop.
Best fish tacos
Very high quality fusion comfort food in casual setting. Poke tacos especially good
Great food and great service! Needed to check this place out since I was in Chicago. Seen it on television and was not disappointed when I seen it in person. Order the soft shelled crab sandwich and it was delicious.
Flakey cod and whitefish like I've never had. Huge filet with the fish and chips. Did not try the specialty tacos and burgers.
Great food, great atmosphere, great prices. Exceptional customer service. After enjoying a meal my 14yr daughter accidentally left her purse with her retainer. She brought her birthday money to buy "merch" from a concert we were going to. She was crushed. The next day the owner texted saying they found it and it's all safe and sound. Redemption! Thank you very much!
Unique (and delicious) food choices. The only place I've ever seen a fried crab sandwich or a deep fried grilled cheese sandwich. Definitely worth a try.
I had heard about this place from youtube and had to come in. IT WAS BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! The food is so crazy good. I got all of the hottest tacos and while they didn't blaze me with heat, they amazed me with flavor. They were so savory and delicious. I will be back!
My experience was okay...the pork belly po' boy was pretty tasty but overall, nothing was extra spectacular. Tried the foie gras fries & my head didn't seperate from my shoulders like Guy Fieri made me think it would. It's okay...I went & I tried it so no regrets. Good service though.
AWESOME place!! Everything was delicious!! That's very hard to find.
Good food. Is a DDD location. The tacos are great.
Not at all bad for fast food type food. Nice options for foodie food as well. And PARKING!!! So important in the city. Plenty of seating. It is cash only so bring them 20's. And when you order your fries keep in mind it's in a share size. Also try thier sauce, it's the boss. See what I did there. But yeah, very good food for what it is.
Came here in a holiday using a Groupon deal ($20 for $12). Got 1/2 fish and chips, big and littles taco, fried shrimp taco, and pork belly po boy. The food was below expectations. The fish was flaky and soft on the inside but was completely lacking in crunch. The tacos were decent but a bit heavy handed on the lettuce. The pork belly po boy was filled with over fried pork belly in an average bread roll. The big and littles taco was the best dish of the 4 but would not come back for it. Even with the Groupon deal.
The food was quite flavorful and fresh. The veggie options are limited - but amazing! The fries were kinda meh for me - but people do seem to love them... The place is cash only, so be sure to stock up before you get there if you don't wanna use their atm.
It's a good alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. I wouldn't necessarily say it's extraordinary, the menu is quite big and working out the options isn't easy. There's no simple way to mix the options. Between fish tacos (made on soft flour tortillas --which were cold [not how they should be served]), pork belly sandwich (which is a good meal, but it's nothing EXTRAordinary) and the fries (regular fries, nothing surprising, although somewhat overcooked), the experience is one you could expect at a small diner at the inner city limits. I'd like to repeat just to try and find the real gems in the menu.
The soft shell crab po boy
Everything about this places is right. The people and service are always great, the menu is so open it might as well be a good hall, and the food never disappoints. Definitely a good destination when in Chicago.
Wow! The food was fantastic and I loved the owner's passion for their product, as well as their customer's experience!
Unique (and delicious) food choices. The only place I've ever seen a fried crab sandwich or a deep fried grilled cheese sandwich. Definitely worth a try.
Hawaiian Five O burger is amazing!
Delicious food, perfect diner/dive experience
Delicious tacos! Great job guys!
This place has never disappointed me with their fish and chips! Portion size is huge! The fish is light and fluffy... Not overcooked... And the batter is perfectly crisp. A definite must if you're visiting Chicagoland, or you live here like me. The photo I am posting today is a half order
Truffle fries are awesome! Burgers are great especially with the add-ons. Cash only!
Good burgers. Cute little place.
Great place great food
Fantastic service with excellent food. Price is very good for what you’re getting. Highly recommend to all!
Great soft shell
Cash only. That is a downside, but well publicized. The food is good, fresh, popular with locals and visitors alike. Affordable too. And since it is self-service, you really can eat well on a budget. Just wish they opened a bit earlier. I would go back. After I stop by an ATM.
I didn't want to give a one-star rating but this review site wouldn't let me leave it blank or I would have given them negative stars if I could. This was the worst dining experience I have ever had and ever will have, bet. The guy who took my order was rude, and I had to wait well over an hour for my one-item order, that's right, one item. Over 15 people came in to order after me and all of them got their food before me but wait there's more. They all ordered multi-item meals. Terrible service and experience, and I will never go back there again. Extremely disappointed because I saw this restaurant on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and I was so excited to go there and eat because I'm from out-of-state. If I was the owner and found out that my staff treated customers this way, I would be beyond disappointed: one of the staff members actually called the wrong name for an order (my name) and I asked how long my order had been sitting there and the man said "a minute" as in it had been sitting there forever or had just been made when it should have been made first. It was clear that employees who knew customers made sure their food was taken care of first regardless of when they came in to order. No refund or apology for my inconvenience.
I had heard about this place from youtube and had to come in. IT WAS BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! The food is so crazy good. I got all of the hottest tacos and while they didn't blaze me with heat, they amazed me with flavor. They were so savory and delicious. I will be back!
Best place in town for delicious, tasty and satisfying fast food. Generous portion sizes and friendly service always.
Loved it.
I travel all over the country for work and try to stop at a Triple D spot in every city I'm in. I also try to have what Guy ate the time he was here. Chicago is one of my frequently traveled cities and there is never a shortage of places to eat. This diner had great pork belly and fish/chips. Adam was freindly and in formative on selections to try. I will be back and will try the lamb burrito and or the foie gras duck fries.
Best. Place. Ever
Had the poor boy soft shell crab sandwich was delicious I will definitely be eating at Big & Littles again
Fantastic food! My gf left her purse and they mailed it back to us in Cincinnati. Went way above and beyond. Can’t say enough good things about the staff, not to mention world class food at a fraction of what you’d expect to pay.
OMG, this food...amazing! Order the ZEUS...or FISH-N-CHIPS....or Al PASTOR! You know what, screw it... it's ALL fantastic!
Quality food but small portions, burger was sized like a slider on a big bun. Now the fish and chips, thats good for 2
It would be easy to pass this spot as just another burger place. While the burgers are great, they also make killer fish and chips and gourmet quality tacos. You order at the counter and food is prepared to order. Always good.
Good fish tacos. Especially the spicy one. Was not too hot at all. Very flavorful. Would love to try more items if I get down there again.
Large selection of delicious creative/hipster and traditional tacos, sandwiches, fries and other things. Fish, poke, and many vegetarian options. Over the counter mild grease spoon feel. Friendly service
To be fair, I didn't try all their food options. The .enu seemes robust with interesting variations of tacos. I had their truffle fries...It wasn't what I expected...space is big and they have a large parking lot.
Crazy location. Free parking. Fun and delicious tacos!!
Fun. Food. No parking. Had a great burger and truffle fries. These guys have nailed it so well with casual cuisine that they are opening locations around the city.
Fish was good. Cash only...rustic but good food. Have parking.
Awesome fish tacos!!!
Delicious, fresh and so many choices. I recommend the Big and Little Burger with Truffle Fries!
Amazing Burgers and Po boys! Order the El Pastor Burger or Pork Belly Po Boy and prepare to be amazed! I found out about this place 2 weeks ago and I've eaten here about 5 times since! 2 minutes away from downtown and only 5 minutes in traffic!! Come here to wait traffic out. Soon you will be dreaming about their food. It's that good.
We stopped at this place because it was featured on my son's fave show" Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives." We wanted to see if we would enjoy the fish and chips as much as Guy. We were pleasantly surprised. The fish was huge, and it was the most delicious fried fish we have eaten. The egg hamburger was cooked perfectly, and the specialty tacos were very tasty. There are many different varieties. We had Hawaiian pork and Japanese short rib (spicy). It is a tiny diner atmosphere, but it was worth exploring! "Big" was very cool and personable and even posted for a pic with us! Bring your cash tho-cash only!!
Went here to eat, until I saw the foie gras on the menu. Really?
Great burgers and fries! Love the Hercules Burger!!! So good
So far so good, cod and burgers are good eating. Going back for the pork belly
The best fish and chips. Soft shell crab is delicious. Great prices too!
LOVE THE FOOD GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! (Add fried pickles to your menu)
Get the truffle fries - they are amazing!
The crab poboy was not as good as I thought it would be. The crab was tasty and fried quite nicely. However, the hoagie roll was no better than what you would find at a large food chain grocery deli. It comes with a piece of lettuce and some mayo/thousand island dressing. I ate the crab and tossed the bread. Why no tomatoes or even a side pickle? Curious as to why not. Will go back to try other things because everyone raves about them, just won't have this again.
Super good burgers.
This place was only okay. I didn't hate anything but honestly I didn't love anything either. The al pastor was probably the best but in a city that has great tacos in nearly every neighborhood there just isn't enough here to bring me back.
Love the fish tacos!
Hands down the best restaurant I have ever been to. Not only was the food amazing and unique. Not only were the prices incredibly fair. The service was the best I have ever recieved. We were visiting from Toronto for a couple days for a seminar and only had $11 in American cash. Unfortunately they only accept cash. I asked the guy (who's name I unfortunately don't remember) what we could get for it and he was nice enough to cut us a break on the 3 taco deal. We were treated very well by the staff and had the best tacos I have ever had. Please go here and support this amazing restaurant.
Food is good, a bit pricey, and it's cash only
The Ahi Tuna Poke Crunch Wrap is to die for...
Excellent tacos. Cash only.
Take a trip to North Orleans Street for a fast and tasty meal at Big & littles River North location. The creative and eclectic menu offers a wide array of taco and sandwich options. Food is cooked fresh upon ordering and served up promptly. Taco favorites on recent visit include Big & Littles (crispy fried whitefish, romaine, tomato, special sauce, tartar sauce, and lime juice) and Cucumber & Cilantro (romaine, cucumber, pickled red onion, cilantro, tzatziki sauce, and cracked pepper). Free, onsite parking.
Ordered on Ritual, I was given the wrong order but, I’m not mad because they made it right. And, I can’t be mad because the employee that gave it to me was only trying to help. The manager that I talked to was nice and made it right. I will definitely be back-and with family and friends. Btw the taco in that wrong bag-very tasty.
Great food masters of the deep fryer
Terrific lunch spot. Really enjoy the fish tacos and burgers.
Fish n chips was delicious, but the tacos were amazing!
Nothing here that isn't tasty. My favorite dive!
love wat ur doing!!! cheap and good portions and alot of flavor!!! i will travel and visit sometime!!!!!!!
One of my absolute top favorite restaurants‼️ & it's a 45 min drive away
I think this place has the best fish sandwich I've ever had. Highly recommend.
old-school Chicago style restaurant. Where you can still get a handmade beef burger grilled to your liking. You can grab a table or just sit on bar stool. Great place!
Last night was my mom’s birthday and we came here with a couple cases of beer to celebrate. I’m not sure how old she is, because a woman never tells her age. She said she was 28 but that can’t be right because I’m 27 and I don’t know the exact science behind reproduction but I’m almost 100% positive it’s impossible for a one year old to give birth.
This place was only okay. I didn't hate anything but honestly I didn't love anything either. The al pastor was probably the best but in a city that has great tacos in nearly every neighborhood there just isn't enough here to bring me back.
Was not excited about their food at all
Had the Zeus amazing burger
Incredible food and friendly people. Thanks
Hot garbage
Amazing tacos and super friendly staff.
Great tasting burger and amazing fries (especially the truffle fries!) It being cash only kinda sucks, but there's an ATM on-site. Fairly small portions for the price. Would recommend though!
Great restaurant with a great mission. The Cajun Fries were amazing, simply divine. The burger was perfectly cooked and so was the egg. I'm not a huge fan of the buns, but it didn't detract from the burger.
Awesome food, every time. The fried shrimp taco is fantastic, with crispy, perfectly cooked shrimp. Byob which is always fun. Great Orange Crush soda on tap too.
Very delicious food and The fish was huge, and it was the most delicious fried fish we have eaten.
We LOVE big and littles. Unique take on fast food.Big flavors , great price, get the kimchi fries you won't regret it.
Great food
Ahi poke taco was great, so was the soft shell crab taco (though extremely messy).
Great taco selection
Get the fish and chips, but they're best eaten fresh, not to go, as they can get a bit soggy in the bag like most fried food
Great food and service today. Always worth the visit.Love it love food wait staff and dog friendly. I highly recommend this company.Great customer service!
Taco I tried was good, the Hawaiian pork, shrimp poboy sucked. Sorry
BIG and Little's is amazing! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Cooked perfectly and rich in flavor. Like a burger you'd find at good a backyard BBQ: charbroiled to smoky perfection Price is right too. Keep it up! Will be back
Outstanding!! If u want white table cloth, keep walking. But if you want great service and even greater food then walk in. The variety of seafood and pulled meat tacos is great. For 2 people w average appetites an order of fries and 2 or 3 tacos will do it. Plates are stuffed and the flavors can't be beat!!! Priced reasonably!!
Really good food! Generous portions for the price you pay
Wide range of food from tacos, po' boys, burgers and more. I've had the tacos and soft shell crab po' boy sandwich before and I would highly recommend both. Small restaurant but I like it, it has that NOLA vibe to it
Came here with my hubby and daughter today. Good food. Friendly staff. I'm sure this won't be our last time here.
Tacos and half order of shrimp were a great lunch.
So yummy! You can't go wrong. Everything on the menu is delicious.
I have nothing but great things to say about BIG and littles restaurant. When I went here the owner was so nice, he pointed out the star dishes of each type of food. My friend and I ended up with a few different tacos, some truffle fries, and a softshell crab sandwich. All were incredibly delicious! I highly recommend it!
Outstanding service. Omar treated us with tremendous respect and enthusiasm! This was our first time and he helped us select our meals and they were fire! Definitely coming back!
Hit and Miss Menu and Food Preparation. 1/2 portion $9 Fish N Chips is a good deal and just enough, but it was too salty — both fish batter and fries. Fish was amazingly moist with perfect temp. Malt Vinegar was NOT offered even though it was quiet. Few outlets by the table or the counter area. Great unisex restroom with hoity toity hand dryer.
Inspired fusion at very modest prices. We were there for the bottle swap - so much fun!
Favorite fish n chips in Chicago and this location you can get foie on your fries. I feel everything else is overrated and expensive though.
Best place for burgers or tacos. Kids love it! BYOB for the adults. Cash only.
Best cheap eats in the area
Good burgers, little dry, but good. Great tacos!!
Love this location. The one in Lakeview is good, but not as consistent. The burgers are excellent, but the poke wrap is my favorite. It’s like a Crunchwrap supreme except with higher quality ingredients.) Glad this place is near my office.
One of my favorite places for a fish taco. One of those rare places that has a super weird menu with a bunch of random stuff but they ACTUALLY do almost everything well
Just because I can't give them a negative rating. So over priced for an 1/8 lb burger it was more bun then burger. The staff not friendly. I'll never get that 14.00 back or ever go back.
The poke tacos are delicious. I wanted everything else on the menu as well, but I'll just have to wait till next time.
this place was great. i really enjoyed the burger and they really do make it fresh! you can taste the difference. the bacon is thick and juicy. the people on counter are nice and helpful for a first time visitor. i also highly suggest the shrimp tacos!!
The sauce in the Shrimp Po-Boy is amazing. A lot of their food looks good. And its made pretty fast. Not the cheapest meal around but worth a visit
Must eat a shoftshell crab if you visit Chicago
Some of the best food in Chicago! Anything you get will be great. It's cheap and fast too.
I have nothing but great things to say about BIG and littles restaurant. When I went here the owner was so nice, he pointed out the star dishes of each type of food. My friend and I ended up with a few different tacos, some truffle fries, and a softshell crab sandwich. All were incredibly delicious! I highly recommend it!
Highly recommended, advanced taste and fun food options. I've Never had a bad thing there. Never! Go indulge your taste buds it's well worth it.
Really good place, I loved it.
Disappointing. The reviews were not accurate. Fish wad not actually that good.
great food. Always got and fresh
The food tasted great.
A highlight of our two-day stay in Chicago! Good food...and you gotta love the energy and personality that the place exudes. Defiantly not a 'cookie cutter' restaurant. A good memory to take back to Detroit.
THAT WAS THEE ABSOLUTE BEST FISH SANDWHICH I EVER HAVE EATEN IN MY LIFE, I ADDED TOMATO AND CHEESE ON IT .... BABY WAS THAT ICING ON THE CAKE !!! I WILL BE BACK VERY SOON
Top 5 favorite places for a quick bite.
The foie gras fries and the soft shell crab were delicious. I loved the view from the outdoor sitting. It is a unique vibe.
Cash only, but they have an ATM. It's obvious what the fuss is about. Excellent ingredients, great flavors and fast. We were there for lunch and found easy parking and were served quickly.
Unique hole in the wall quick place. Haven't had anything I didn't like.
Had the egg cheese burger. It was awesome.
Big & little's is probably one of the best restaurants in Near North. Great burgers, great fries, and fantastic service. Do yourself a favor and get some fish tacos
Outstanding service. Omar treated us with tremendous respect and enthusiasm! This was our first time and he helped us select our meals and they were fire! Definitely coming back!
Oh child I love me some big and littles. the people that work there are so sweet and lovin and I really do think that the place is always so clean and neat anytime of the day. I been going there often because I work really close and I love it. The duck is so so good. But ya'll right they do need to cook those burgers thoroughly.
Big & little is quite the throwback feel of a place, only taking cash. Their menu however is quite interesting. There are lots of creative options they have crafted that draw the curiosity of foodies all over.
Fish awesome I was abit disappointed with chips soggy and smell as if they are cooked in old oil