Checkers Drive-In

I see other reviews about service but I’ve had no problems like that at all. Service has been fast, accurate and anyone I’ve interacted with has been so cheerful! We’ve been there about 6 times since they opened and it’s been perfect every time. Now for the food: delish. Let’s get real here, it’s fast food. It’s not going to be healthy or good for you. It’s going to be indulgent, fried and a total treat. The first thing I got when I saw they were back in town was my fave, the original Checker burger. Exactly as I remembered and I loved it! I’ve had the fish, spicy chicken and the bacon cheeseburger as well, all awesome. The fish especially is nice and crunchy while staying tender in the center. Now for the fries. God have mercy on my waistline because these fries are the BEST. Seasoned perfectly, and sometimes if you’re lucky you get an accidental essence of funnel cake (on their menu) and it’s the perfect batch of fries. It’s what carnival fries taste like. And the apple pies… OMG. Remember when McD’s had that awesome fried apple pie? And then they switched to that powdery baked crap? I never forgave them for that. I don’t eat apple pie to be healthy. It’s supposed to be a treat! Well, Checkers still fries it and it ROCKS. The only thing I don’t like is how doused in cinnamon-​sugar it is when they toss it in that at the end. It’s too gritty so I just ask them to omit it (or just really light) and it’s perfectly scrumptious without the gritty sugary coating. We haven’t been to Wendy’s, McD’s or BK since Checkers came back. No desire to. Welcome home, Checkers. Good to have you back.

Checkers returned to Bolingbrook after many years absence. Occupies the old Browns Chicken. Nicely renovated. Clean. Slow service eat in. Checker burger W/​cheese nothing special. Wings (medium buffalo) okay but not outstanding

Greasy, good, fast food. Their menu is different than some places. I like the options. The fries are good. There used to be a Checkers in Bolingbrook when I was a like 10yrs old or younger. I just noticed they recently put a new one in Bbrook, and it was a good experience. If I wasn’t trying to eat much healthier, consistently, then I would frequent this place a bit more often. Give it a try

The drive thru is ridiculous. It is an accident waiting to happen. The service is kind of slow. Sat in the drive thru line for 10 minutes before ever getting to order taker. Then had to wait another 3 – 5 minutes to pay. Had a pretty big order so we had to pull over to side. Waited another 7 – 8 minutes and still got shorted 2 items. Will not be going back.

Service is pretty slow and the drive thru is very awkward. But this place just opened so expect it to be busy for awhile. The food is hot though. And they have a nice selection of food and drinks. The fries are just as good as I remember.