Nicky’s legendary signature burger & a Chicago South Side icon. Two fresh flame grilled Angus beef patties stacked tall with melted cheese & all the fixings on a toasted brioche bun. This is the one everyone’s talking about. A neighborhood institution since 1997, Nicky’s of Beverly has helped the Big Baby become one of Chicago’s most beloved burgers, drawing regulars from Beverly, Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood, and beyond.
Q: What is the Big Baby at Nicky’s of Beverly?
A: The Big Baby is N.o.B.’s signature burger & a Chicago South Side legend — two fresh charbroiled Angus beef patties stacked with melted cheddar cheese, grilled onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard on a toasted brioche bun.
Q: Why is the Big Baby famous in Beverly and across the South Side of Chicago?
A: The Big Baby has been a staple of Nicky’s of Beverly for years & is considered a Chicago South Side institution — a double Angus patty burger with all the classic toppings that keeps loyal fans coming back again & again.
Q: Is the Big Baby the most popular burger at Nicky’s?
A: Yes — the Big Baby is Nicky’s signature burger & the menu item most closely associated with the Nicky’s of Beverly brand on Chicago’s South Side. If you’re coming to N.o.B. for the first time, it’s a great item to order!
Q: Is the Big Baby unique to Nicky’s, or is it a South Side thing?
A: It’s bigger than any one restaurant. The Big Baby name and recipe show up at a number of independently owned South Side hot dog stands, all tracing back to a shared lineage of Nicky’s-branded restaurants that have operated across the neighborhood for decades. Local media has praised the burger’s thin, well-charred patties and simple melted-cheese finish as an unpretentious classic in its own right — a no-frills double cheeseburger built for working people rather than a gourmet showpiece.
Q: Is there a version of the Big Baby burger for vegans & vegetarians?
A: Yes! Our Veggie Big Baby is made with two Beyond Meat patties. You can order it with vegan cheese, vegan mayo, vegan bacon, & a gluten-free bun.
