Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe - Darien

Name: Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe - Darien
Address: 8025 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL, United States, 60561
Telephone: (331) 431-4000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1244)

$30 and under

Barbecue

8025 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Our acclaimed menu and warm atmosphere makes this a favorite among south siders and north siders alike. Accolades for Chuck's have been received from Chicago Magazine, ABC-TV, Hungry Hound, Check Please!, Chicago's Best TV and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to name just a few. Arrive early or after finishing your meal head into the bar area for all the televised sports events or just to relax and have a hand-crafted cocktail. 31 Local Craft Brews on tap & over 30 different bottles & cans also.

First Saturday of every month- Beignet Breakfast; 8am-11:30am (Or until they run out)

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(331) 431-4000
Website
http://www.chuckscafedarien.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Charles Pine
Catering
We can cater any event! Our catering menu offers package and ala carte options. A private chef is available to come to your location and cook your meal fresh onsite with our smokers and grills. Please call 331-431-4000 or view our catering website at chuckscatering.com

Location
8025 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561
Neighborhood
Darien
Cross street
Cass Ave & Iroquois Street
Parking details
Parking is available in the front and back of the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Biscuits & Gravy
homemade country gravy, sausage mix, fresh black pepper
- Full Order$4.59
- 1/2 Order$2.79
Chicken & Biscuits$10.49
four biscuits, country gravy, chicken tenders
Chicken & Waffle$10.49
homemade Belgium waffle, chicken tenders, butter, side of country gravy & syrup
Chilaquiles$9.29
tortilla chips, roasted tomato-chipotle chile & chorizo sauce, two eggs cooked to order, Jack cheese, onions, cilantro, sour cream, side of refried black beans
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito$7.49
scrambled eggs, chorizo, tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, potatoes, Jack cheese, side of Ranchero sauce
Chorizo Rancheros$9.99
chorizo & cheese quesadillas, two eggs cooked to order, spicy tomato sauce, Queso Anejo cheese, tomato-chipotle rice & refried beans
Chuck's Machacado$10.49
scrambled eggs, smoked beef brisket, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, tomato-chipotle rice, refried beans & tortillas
Huevos ala Frontera$9.99
two sopes, refried black beans, poached eggs, poblano cream sauce, crumbled chorizo, diced tomatoes, tomato-chipotle rice
Huevos Rancheros$9.49
three corn tortillas, two eggs cooked to order, spicy roasted tomato sauce, queso fresco cheese, onions, cilantro, tomato-chipotle rice & refried black beans
Eggs Benedict$8.99
two English muffins, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, choice of hash browns
Cajun Eggs Benedict$9.99
two English muffins, Andouille sausage, sauteed spinach, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, choice of hashbrowns
Tennessee Eggs Benedict$9.49
two biscuits, poached eggs, homemade sausage gravy, choice of hash browns

Omelets

Three Eggs Omelets served with Choice of Hash Browns or Cajun Potatoes. Choice of toast pancake or biscuit & gravy

Country$10.59
smoked ham, sausage patties, bacon, American cheese
Machacado$11.99
smoked beef brisket, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese
Hungry Man$11.99
smoked beef brisket, sausage links, smoked ham, bacon, mushrooms, onions, cheddar cheese
Cajun$9.59
Andouille sausage, smoked ham, green peppers, onions, American cheese
Denver$8.59
smoked ham, green peppers, onions, American cheese
Veggie$9.99
onion, green pepper, poblano chilis, Portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach

Eggs Your Way

Bacon & Egg Grilled Cheese$7.49
grilled American cheese sandwich, bacon, fried egg
Pepper & Egg Sandwich$6.49
scrambled eggs, green peppers, soft steak roll
Egg Sandwich$6.99
two eggs, cooked to order, choice of: sausage patties, chicken sausage, bacon, smoked ham; choice of toast
Two Egg Breakfast$8.49
two eggs cooked to order, choice of hash browns; choice of smoked ham, bacon, sausage links, sausage patties, chicken sausage; choice of toast, English muffin, pancake or biscuit & gravy
Chuck's Ultimate Breakfast$10.99
three eggs cooked to order, smoked ham, sausage patties, bacon, choice of hash browns, choice of side
Country Fried Breakfast$11.99
breaded boneless chicken breast, sausage gravy, two eggs cooked to order, choice of hash browns, choice of side

Skillets

Topped with two eggs cooked to order, egg beaters or egg whites - add $1.50. Choice of toast pancake or biscuit & gravy

Spicy Brisket Hash$11.49
brisket, onion, jalapeno, Monterey Jack cheese
Country$10.49
bacon, sausage links, smoked ham, green peppers, onion, cheddar cheese
Cajun$9.59
Andouille sausage, potatoes, green peppers, onions, Jack cheese
Grecian$8.99
Feta cheese, spinach, onions
Hungry Man$10.99
beef brisket, sausage links, smoked ham, bacon, mushrooms, onions, cheddar cheese
Benedict$9.29
smoked ham, green peppers, onions, potatoes, Hollandaise sauce
Corned Beef Skillet$11.49
smoked corned beef, potatoes, green peppers, onions, Swiss cheese

The Sweet Stuff

Flapjacks$6.49
three pancakes, powdered sugar
Chocolate Chip Pancakes$7.49
kid favorite, but also for grown-ups
Belgium Waffle$7.29
topped with butter and powdered sugar
Pain Perdu$6.99
authentic New Orleans-style French toast, four pieces French bread, sprinkling of cinnamon, powdered sugar
Bananas Foster Pain Perdu$8.99
four pieces of Pain Perdu, caramelized bananas & toasted pecans
Stuffed French Toast$8.99
four pieces of Pain Perdu, sweet cream cheese filling

Crepes

Plain$6.99
Cheese$8.99
Strawberry$8.99
Raspberry Lemon$8.99
Strawberry Banana Nutella$9.99

Sides

1 Egg$1.99
Bacon$4.99
Chicken Sausage Patty$4.99
Ham$3.99
Pork Sausage Links or Patties$3.99
Spicy Brisket Hash$5.99
Hash Browns$2.99
Regular or Cajun
Plain Pancake$2.49
Grits$2.89
Chocolate Chip Pancake$2.99
Corned Beef Hash$5.99
Toast$2.99
White, Wheat, Rye, Greek
Oatmeal$3.50

Beverages

Coffee or Hot Tea$2.99
Ask your server for our current hot tea flavor selections
Cafe de Olla
Mexican-spiced coffee with orange zest, brown sugar, French press
- 17oz$5.99
- 34oz$10.99
Juice
orange, tomato, apple, grapefruit
- 16oz$4.29
Milk
- 16oz$2.99
- Chocolate Milk$3.49
Fountain Soda$2.79
Pepsi, Diet, Sierra Mist, Lemonade, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew. Unlimited refills
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea$2.49
Regular Unsweet, Sweet Tea or Ginger Peach

What 1,244 people are saying

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe - Darien reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

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1,244 Reviews

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d11estiny VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was great! Generous portions of food. Worth it
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connielee VIP
Chicago / Illinois31 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at Chuck's
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1128 VIP
Chicago / Illinois22 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love going to Chucks. We don’t get to make it there as often as we used to. Good food and great service as always.
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Spyder
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing as always
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Redman VIP
Chicago / Illinois22 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Traditionally a wonderful experience, repeated today.
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KAH456 VIP
Chicago / Illinois40 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 4, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had not been to Chuck’s in a while so thought we would pop back. We were disappointed that they were out of the one red wine we wanted. We ordered a Pinot Noir but , pretty sure it was not. The food was average. The crab cake was way too spicy (was nor noted in the description) fries were awesome and the quesadilla was good . Our waiter was friendly and efficient and attentive to our needs. I wont’t rule out going back but, I remember Chuck’s being much better on previous visits.
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MattM
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The portions are great. Service was ok, good enough, but I’m sure the server has more tables than they should. My family loves Chucks. Pork tenderloin was fantastic and the special sandwich was awesome. Not exactly cheap, but nor should it be since it’s real BBQ and scratch food.
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JackieL
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on October 1, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast was delicious as usual but service was not good, which is unusual. Waited a long time for beignets which generally come way before the entree. Breakfast came immediately after so the experience wasn’t as enjoyable as it could have been. Didn’t get a coffee refill until we caught the wait person’s attention, at the end of the meal. The food is worth the visit, so will go again. Hopefully, service will improve.
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Foodie VIP
Chicago / Illinois18 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 17, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Everyone was very friendly and the service quick too. Will come back again. Yummy food!
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JulianG VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wide variety of draft beers. Anything BBQ or Jambalaya will be a home run. Highly recommended.
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8025 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cass Ave & Iroquois Street
Neighborhood
Darien
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Creole / Cajun / Southern, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available in the front and back of the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Charles Pine
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chuckscafedarien.com/
Phone number
(331) 431-4000
Catering
We can cater any event! Our catering menu offers package and ala carte options. A private chef is available to come to your location and cook your meal fresh onsite with our smokers and grills. Please call 331-431-4000 or view our catering website at chuckscatering.com

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe - Darien

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Specialties

Biscuits & Gravy

Chicken & Biscuits$10.49

Chicken & Waffle$10.49

Chilaquiles$9.29

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito$7.49

Chorizo Rancheros$9.99

Chuck's Machacado$10.49

Huevos ala Frontera$9.99

Huevos Rancheros$9.49

Eggs Benedict$8.99

Cajun Eggs Benedict$9.99

Tennessee Eggs Benedict$9.49

Omelets

Country$10.59

Machacado$11.99

Hungry Man$11.99

Cajun$9.59

Denver$8.59

Veggie$9.99

Eggs Your Way

Bacon & Egg Grilled Cheese$7.49

Pepper & Egg Sandwich$6.49

Egg Sandwich$6.99

Two Egg Breakfast$8.49

Chuck's Ultimate Breakfast$10.99

Country Fried Breakfast$11.99

Skillets

Spicy Brisket Hash$11.49

Country$10.49

Cajun$9.59

Grecian$8.99

Hungry Man$10.99

Benedict$9.29

Corned Beef Skillet$11.49

The Sweet Stuff

Flapjacks$6.49

Chocolate Chip Pancakes$7.49

Belgium Waffle$7.29

Pain Perdu$6.99

Bananas Foster Pain Perdu$8.99

Stuffed French Toast$8.99

Crepes

Plain$6.99

Cheese$8.99

Strawberry$8.99

Raspberry Lemon$8.99

Strawberry Banana Nutella$9.99

Sides

1 Egg$1.99

Bacon$4.99

Chicken Sausage Patty$4.99

Ham$3.99

Pork Sausage Links or Patties$3.99

Spicy Brisket Hash$5.99

Hash Browns$2.99

Plain Pancake$2.49

Grits$2.89

Chocolate Chip Pancake$2.99

Corned Beef Hash$5.99

Toast$2.99

Oatmeal$3.50

Beverages

Coffee or Hot Tea$2.99

Cafe de Olla

Juice

Milk

Fountain Soda$2.79

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea$2.49

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