Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe on West 79th Street in Burbank has been bringing the flavors of the American South to the Chicago southwest suburbs since it opened, serving fried chicken, smoked ribs, and the soul food and BBQ traditions that earn a suburban restaurant a destination reputation across the region. It appeared in Season 12, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Global Comfort,” which aired October 24, 2011. Guy Fieri found a Chicago suburbs Southern food kitchen doing things from scratch with the kind of quality and generosity that earns a community its go-to comfort food restaurant.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe
City: Burbank, Illinois
Cuisine: Southern Comfort Food / BBQ
DDD Season: 12
DDD Episode: 10
Episode Title: Global Comfort
Original Air Date: October 24, 2011
Address: 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank, IL 60459
Phone: 708-229-8700
Website: https://www.chuckscafeburbank.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Fried Chicken — seasoned, brined, and fried to a proper crisp — is the Southern centerpiece that earns Chuck’s its southwest suburban reputation. The Smoked Ribs, low-and-slow with proper bark, are the BBQ option that pulls the pit crowd in alongside the fried chicken crowd. The Mac and Cheese, baked with a golden crust, is the side that most tables add without being asked. The Collard Greens, long-simmered with smoked meat, are the vegetable that completes any Southern plate properly. The Cornbread, baked fresh and served warm, is the item worth ordering before the main plates arrive. Find a Chicago area hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours.
Address: 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank, IL 60459
Phone: 708-229-8700
Website: https://www.chuckscafeburbank.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Global Comfort episode on Amazon and bring Southern cooking home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Cluckin’ Chicken Dry Rub.
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Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe appeared in Season 12, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Global Comfort,” originally aired October 24, 2011.