Good Food

At Nicky’s of Beverly, good food isn’t just a promise — it’s the whole point. We’re a South Side Chicago staple serving elevated street food made with real ingredients, bold flavors, & genuine care. Whether you’re a longtime regular or stopping in for the first time, you’ll find something here that hits the spot — from flame-grilled burgers & hearty salads to globally inspired sandwiches, plant-based options, craft beers on tap, & small-batch gelato to finish it all off. This is the kind of food you think about on the way home & talk about at work the next day.

Salads | Sandwiches | Burgers | Plant Based | Sides

Salads

Our salads are our most popular menu item — & one taste tells you why. Built on a foundation of the freshest produce delivered daily & proteins grilled over an open flame & hand-sliced to order, every salad is a full, satisfying meal in its own right. From classic Caesars to bold global flavors, there’s a style & combination here for every craving.

Ahi Tuna Salad

Sushi-grade ahi tuna seared rare & sliced over crisp romaine. We add creamy avocado wedges, slivers of watermelon radish, chopped red & green onion, golden

Asian Chicken Salad

Tender grilled chicken slices on a bed of crisp romaine. We add red cabbage, crunchy wonton strips, water chestnuts, cilantro, & onions, & drizzle zesty

BBQ Chicken Salad

Smoky grilled BBQ chicken meets crisp romaine, fresh tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, spicy jalapeños, & a handful of crispy tater tots. We bring all those flavors

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Tangy, spicy buffalo chicken—grilled or crispy—over romaine with juicy tomatoes, onions, crumbled blue cheese, & crispy fried onions. Finished with house blue cheese dressing for

Chicken Caesar Salad

A beloved classic, elevated at Nicky’s of Beverly. Grilled chicken breast over crisp romaine with brined cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, & shaved Parmesan,

Chopped Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken & crispy bacon chopped with romaine, tomatoes, onions, crumbled blue cheese, & tortilla strips, then tossed in our house Italian dressing. A hearty,

Greek Salad

The quintessential Greek salad, done right. Crisp romaine loaded with creamy feta, brined cucumbers, kalamata olives, ripe tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, & a sprinkle

Jerk Chicken Salad

Grilled jerk-spiced chicken brings the Caribbean heat in this salad. We toss that sliced chicken with chunks of fresh mango, shredded mozzarella, banana chips, diced

Mediterranean Shrimp Salad

A vibrant, fresh-from-the-sea salad featuring crisp romaine topped with six butterflied grilled shrimp. We add hearts of palm, briny kalamata olives, crumbled feta, garbanzo beans,

Southwest Chicken Salad

Our best selling menu item at Nicky’s of Beverly, and for good reason! Built to order with grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, shredded Jack

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad

Crispy Gardein seitan-based vegan buffalo chicken over fresh romaine with tomatoes, onions, & vegan cheese, & drizzled with a creamy vegan ranch dressing. All the

Sandwiches

Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a good chance we’ve got a sandwich for it. We draw from Chicago classics, global street food, & everything in between — always prepared to order with fresh, high-quality ingredients & often with a unique culinary twist that keeps you coming back. From the iconic Italian Beef to the Ropa Vieja to a perfectly dressed Vienna Beef hot dog, this menu covers serious ground.

American Wagyu Dog

A premium gourmet hot dog made from 100% Snake River Farms American Wagyu beef, smoked over hardwood & seasoned with house spices. Served on a

Barbacoa

Succulent slow-cooked barbacoa piled onto crusty bread with smoky chipotle aioli, bright lime slaw, peppery arugula, & tangy pickled red onions. A south-of-the-border flavor bomb

Blackened Catfish

Bold Cajun spices coat a tender grilled catfish fillet, served on soft French bread with zesty Cajun mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, & melted cheddar.

Chicken Gyros

Juicy chicken carved from the spit & wrapped in a warm pita with housemade tzatziki, crisp red onion, & fresh tomatoes. Light, fresh, & satisfying.

Chicken Pita

Marinated & flame-broiled chicken breast, sliced & tucked into a warm pita with creamy mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, & your choice of Nicky’s signature

Corned Beef

Piled-high slices of slow-braised corned beef brisket on griddled marble rye with sharp Swiss cheese, spicy yellow mustard, & a crunchy pickle spear on the

Crab Cake

A housemade 4oz crab cake packed with premium lump crab meat, seasoned with Old Bay hot sauce, & served on a toasted brioche bun with

Cuban

Tender slow-cooked carnitas, smoked shoulder bacon, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, & yellow mustard pressed on French bread until toasty & melty. Havana meets Chicago.

Fried Green Tomato BLT

A Southern spin on a deli classic—hand breaded & fried green tomatoes layered with smoky bacon, creamy house pimento cheese, & crisp lettuce on country

Fried Haddock Fish

Hand breaded, golden fried haddock fillet on a soft brioche bun with creamy tartar sauce, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, & melted cheddar. Absolutely crave worthy.

Grilled Cheese

Two slices of sharp cheddar & two of Swiss, melted to golden-gooey perfection on buttery toasted bread. Comfort food at its purest.

Gyros

Old-school & irresistible: seasoned lamb gyros carved off the spit & wrapped in a warm pita with cool, creamy tzatziki, crisp red onion, & ripe

Hot Dog

A Vienna Beef hot dog on a steamed poppy seed bun, dressed Chicago-style: yellow mustard, neon relish, onions, tomatoes, a dill pickle spear, sport peppers,

Italian Beef

Thinly sliced, slow-roasted housemade Italian beef piled onto French bread, dipped in rich beef au jus, & topped with your choice of hot giardiniera or

Italian Beef & Sausage

The combo that started it all—Nicky’s housemade Italian beef paired with a Fontanini Italian sausage on fresh French bread, dipped in savory au jus &

Italian Sausage

Juicy Fontanini Italian sausage nestled on french French bread, dipped in savory au jus & piled high with your choice of tangy giardiniera or sweet

Lobster Roll

Generous chunks of hot, buttery knuckle & claw lobster sprinkled with chives & nestled into a toasted split-top bun. Served with Cape Cod potato chips.

Nicky’s Nashville Hot Chicken

Hand breaded, golden fried chicken breast with fiery Nashville hot sauce, sweet-spicy aioli, cool creamy coleslaw, & tangy pickles tucked into a toasted brioche bun.

Patty Melt

Two perfectly charbroiled quarter-pound patties pressed between slices of toasted marble rye with melted cheddar cheese. A diner icon, done right.

Pepper N Egg

A Chicago comfort classic—fluffy scrambled egg & grilled green bell peppers with melted cheese on hearty French bread. Simple, satisfying, & deeply nostalgic.

Philly Cheese Chicken

All the satisfaction of a classic Philly, built with tender grilled chicken instead. Twelve inches of French bread loaded with chicken, sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms,

Philly Cheese Steak

A full footlong of soft French bread stuffed with thinly sliced juicy steak, sautéed onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, & a generous blanket of melted mozzarella.

Polish Sausage

A Chicago classic through & through—smoky Polish sausage on a poppy seed bun, loaded with yellow mustard, sweet relish, diced onions, tomatoes, pickles, & sport

Pulled Pork

Slow-cooked, fall-apart pulled pork piled onto a soft brioche bun, sauced with Carolina BBQ, & topped with crunchy dill pickles. A Southern BBQ staple with

Ribeye Steak

A juicy 7-ounce aged ribeye on garlic-buttered French bread with a rich bistro sauce & sweet grilled onions. When you want a steakhouse experience in

Ropa Vieja

A Cuban-inspired masterpiece—slow-braised, seasoned shredded beef layered with sweet grilled plantains, black beans, green olives, rich tomato Creole sauce, & gooey mozzarella on toasted French

Shrimp Po Boy

A generous heap of lightly fried jumbo shrimp on toasted garlic bread, dressed with creamy remoulade, crisp lettuce, & ripe tomatoes. New Orleans street food

Smoked Brisket

House-smoked low & slow, this tender brisket is piled onto a pillowy brioche bun, slathered in Carolina BBQ sauce, topped with creamy coleslaw, & crowned

Burgers

Our burgers are hearty, satisfying, & big on both flavor & variety. We go well beyond the standard beef patty — you’ll find Angus, lamb, salmon, turkey, veggie options, & our legendary signature blends. Whether you’re keeping it classic or going all out, our burgers are built to impress.

1946 Bacon Bleu Burger

Our signature ½-pound 1946 burger flame grilled & dialed up with bold, tangy blue cheese crumbles & thick-cut crispy bacon on a toasted brioche bun.

1946 Sunrise Burger

½-pound patty of Nicky’s signature 1946 blend flame grilled & topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy smoked bacon, & a perfectly fried egg on a

Bacon Cheeseburger

A ¼-pound flame grilled Angus patty topped with crispy smoked bacon & melted cheddar on a toasted brioche bun, with ketchup, mustard, pickles, fresh lettuce,

Big Baby Burger

Nicky’s legendary signature burger & a Chicago South Side icon. Two fresh flame grilled Angus beef patties stacked tall with melted cheese & all the

Cheeseburger

A ¼-pound flame grilled Angus beef patty with melted cheddar on a brioche bun, topped with ketchup, mustard, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, & sweet grilled

Dbl Gyros Angus Cheeseburger

As featured on Chicago’s Best—two charbroiled Angus beef patties loaded with melted cheddar, thinly sliced lamb gyros meat, grilled onions, pickles, tomatoes, crisp lettuce, &

Filet Mignon Sliders

Three petite filet mignon sliders cooked to order with creamy horseradish havarti & served on toasted mini pretzel buns with a side of spicy whole

Hamburger

A ¼-pound flame grilled Angus beef patty on a toasted brioche bun with ketchup, mustard, crunchy pickles, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, & caramelized grilled onions.

Lamb Burger

A ½-pound housemade ground lamb patty with melted Swiss cheese, tangy Dijon mustard, fresh lettuce, tomato, & sweet grilled onions on a brioche bun. A

Muddy Waters Burger

A ½-pound house blend of ground bison, wild boar, Wagyu beef, & elk—served on a toasted brioche bun with secret sauce, red onion, lettuce, tomatoes,

N.O.B. Turkey Burger

A custom one-third pound ground turkey blend crafted at County Fair Foods with crumbled feta, diced jalapeño, Panko breadcrumbs, & house spices—served on a brioche

Spinach Feta Salmon Burger

A fresh-ground American salmon patty blended with wilted spinach & crumbled feta, served on a brioche bun with roasted garlic aioli, peppery arugula, ripe tomatoes,

The 1946 Burger

Our signature 1946 blend of brisket, short rib, & chuck is the star of this burger. We take a half pound patty of this specialty

Plant Based

Options matter, & we take our plant-based menu seriously. We offer a dedicated vegan section of our grill & a fryer reserved exclusively for meatless items, so you can feel good about what you’re eating. From vegan gyros & falafel to Nashville hot tenders & a Veggie Big Baby, the variety here will impress meat eaters & vegans alike.

2 Veggie Tacos

Soft flour tortillas filled with seasoned Beyond Meat crumbles, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, your choice of vegan or regular cheese, & smoky roasted jalapeño salsa.

4 pc Nashville Hot Vegan Tenders

Four crispy plant-based chicken tenders tossed in Nicky’s signature fiery Nashville hot sauce. Bold, spicy, & seriously addictive—you won’t miss the meat.

Vegan Banh Mi

A bold, vibrant plant-based spin on Vietnam’s iconic street sandwich: shredded vegan beef, tangy pickled slaw, fresh jalapeños, pickled red onion, & vegan spicy mayo

Vegan Brat

A Beyond Meat bratwurst grilled & served on a toasted pretzel bun with yellow mustard, sweet relish, & caramelized grilled onions. Game day flavor, no

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad

Crispy Gardein seitan-based vegan buffalo chicken over fresh romaine with tomatoes, onions, & vegan cheese, & drizzled with a creamy vegan ranch dressing. All the

Vegan Falafel Sandwich

Crispy, herb-packed falafel on a warm pita with fresh arugula, red onion, ripe tomatoes, cool cucumber, & a generous drizzle of rich tahini. A classic

Vegan Gyros

Upton’s Naturals seitan gyros seasoned with lemon, marjoram, rosemary, & traditional gyros spices, wrapped in a warm pita with ripe tomatoes, red onion, & Nicky’s

Vegan Jerk Chicken Pita

Gardein plant-based chicken marinated & grilled, then tossed in bold Caribbean jerk sauce & wrapped in a warm pita with vegan mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe

Vegan Meatball Marinara

Savory seaweed-based meatballs bursting with umami, smothered in rich marinara & spicy giardiniera, topped with melted vegan mozzarella & tucked into toasted French bread. You

Vegan Nachos

A basket of tortilla chips loaded with Beyond Meat crumbles, creamy vegan nacho cheese, & pickled jalapeños. A crowd-pleasing plant-based snack or shareable starter.

Vegan Sausage

A Beyond Meat sausage link grilled & nestled on soft French bread with yellow mustard, sweet caramelized grilled onions, & zesty sport peppers. All the

Vegan Shiitake Mushroom Potstickers

Five dumplings filled with earthy shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, & carrots, seasoned with fresh garlic, ginger, & sesame, fried crisp. Served with soy sauce.

Vegan Shrimp Dinner

Golden-fried vegan shrimp served alongside toasted French bread, crispy skin-on fries, & a fresh side salad. A fully satisfying plant-based seafood dinner.

Vegan Shrimp Po Boy

Four jumbo vegan shrimp tossed in house sauce & piled onto French bread with creamy vegan remoulade, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, & tangy pickles. A

Veggie Big Baby

Two Beyond Meat plant-based patties stacked high on a brioche bun with ketchup, mustard, pickles, grilled onions, & your choice of vegan or regular cheese.

Veggie Burger

A Beyond Meat plant-based patty grilled to perfection & served on a brioche bun with mustard, mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, red onion, pickles, &

Sides

Think of our sides menu as a full lineup of gourmet appetizers & shareable snacks that can easily steal the show. From elevated faves like Parmesan Truffle Fries & Thai Chili Brussels Sprouts to indulgent classics like Pizza Puffs & Spicy Cheese Curds, these are worth ordering a couple of — especially if you’ve got people to share with.

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