The Core of Chicago

Coach Cola

I’m sorry but the Italian beef was super salty. We asked for it to be dipped and it wasn’t. The fries taste like freezer burn and the mild sauce was not good. The place is inside a convenience store. There were no menus. The worker was on his phone the entire time and their card reader was on his phone and it wasn’t working either. Had to wait 10 minutes to get the reader to work. Overall the presentation and the food was bad.

Shay

I checked this spot out with my daughter. At first, I was confused because Google kept taking me to a convenient store. So I called the business number, the owner answered and told me he is located inside of the store. I caught him as he was getting set up (I was early). He still cooked my order. I had chopped beef and polish sausage hot dog. It was delicious! It had onions, bell peppers, olives, cheese, and a whole lot of goodness. My daughter is a vegetarian. She had seasoned fries with a side of Chicago Mild sauce. I suggested he offer cheese fries for vegetarians. The only thing that I did not like was that my meal did not come with a drink. So I got a beverage from the store. I noticed that a lot of the beverages were expired. Plus, there wasn't much of a variety. I suggest Core of Chicago offer drinks to his customers. This was a great experience. He has a variety of items on his menu. I shared my meal with two other people because it was a lot of food. Food is priced appropriately. I recommend this establishment. Enjoy!!

Antoinette L. Oliver

Chicago Girl here. Born and raised. Moved to Texas 12/ 2020. When you find a Chicago restaurant in a different city/state, you run to it (when you know you know). I ordered a Chicago Box, which included: fries, three wings, polish, gypo, beef, pizza puff, and hot dog (which I substituted for another puff). I sampled everything in my box, making sure not to get full off of one item. Everything was good. The mild sauce was real (when you know you know). I bought my friend girl some wings. Although I've taken her to Chicago twice, today was the first time she actually tasted mild sauce. For the record, she LOVED her food, too, even the sauce. If you're wondering if you should eat here, yes. Run there! The restaurant is inside the convenient store named Mickey's. I hope I was able to help.

Rosie Melgoza

Heard about this spot, and I had to check it out. I have had beefs at many different restaurants throughout Chicago, California & Texas, and I must say this was one of the best. It is good size and the flavors were just right. You get fries with your sandwich, and the hot giardiniera was ?. Can't wait to visit the new location when it’s up and running.

Commissary Maine

There is a little known secret spot called the core of Chicago. It's on the corner of Richmond and hemphill.inside another business a corner store.there are also uhauls trucks in the parking lot. Now after digging through all that is a valuable treasure called core of Chicago. This the go to spot after leaving the club. They got mild sauce I put that on everything it hit different make you do the "perculator". The core of Chicago great food even better prices. Go get some pizza puffs, Italian beef dipped with the peppers, and the classic yard bird fried hard with the mild sauce and two pieces of white bread and fries. Man the only thing they lacking is free can pop so they get 4 out 5 stars. Other then that I'm about to smash.

Brian R

This place is the real deal. Authentic Italian Beefs, pizza puffs, and Chicago style hot dogs. Originally I thought I was in the wrong location but this place is so new, it didn't have the name on the front of the store. Don't be mistaken though, you're in the right place. I just wish they had a location closer to where I live in Frisco, but it's worth the drive when I get an authentic craving.

Chris Brown

Finally made it over to The Core last weekend and I'm glad I did! My Chicago Native Wife & Grandma said it tasted just like "Home". Couldn't make up my mind what to try first so we got rib tips, Italian Beef, and those delicious giant wings! All were excellent! Can't wait to go back and get a "Gym Shoe" sandwhich! The owner is a great guy and hope to see his spot grow and prosper in the future!

Ashley Brancato