Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

645 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook
(630) 325-0780

Recent Reviews

ElJefe1800

Wonderful old school Rt. 66-inspired roadside restaurant.Eight of us rolled up 15 minutes before the lunchtime all-you-can-eat buffet closed. Very nicely they kept it open for us and restocked it with a fresh pizza and more hot chicken.If a bit of nostalgia and quality food at good prices is your thing, then this is your place.Get a t-shirt too while you are at it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Corn Fritters, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fried Chicken Meal

claire hutchinson

As always,delicious food,generous servings,great staff!!Never had a bad meal or bad service at Dell Rheas!TheyRock!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls, Chicken Wings, Corn Fritters, Chicken Soup, Mac N Cheese Balls, Route 66 Root Beer Float

Michelle McKeown

They have the best fried chicken basket and the cheapest drinks around! Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian F

Loved it, have been wanting to go for years. Since it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It lived up to the expectations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Corn Fritters, Gravy, Cheese Curds, Mashed Potatoes, Bourbon Chicken

Bob De Bartolo

Love the weekday lunch buffet. Best fried chicken around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Corn Fritters, Roasted, Mashed Potatoes

Karen Kerby

What a fun find on my travels to this area. Fantastic chicken tenders, Cole slaw has a slight sweet with horseradish dressing. Nice biscuit in which I tried the in house hit honey over it. Very good. Friendly staff, great decor it’s a must see.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Miller

Terrible service! Took over 40 MINUTES to get my food! Food was great but service terrible.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Beatriz Rehm

If you're in the area, don't miss it! They have a delicious chicken pot pie. I love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Goddard

One of my favorite places to eat dinner. Everything I have tried has been delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Chicken Meal

Rick Collins

Had the chicken basket and was really good

Michael

Apr 15, 2025First time here and probably the last, had ordered char-broiled chicken breast with rice and corn on a side. The chicken was definitely precooked in advance then heated, mediocre taste. The rice tasted like it came from a box, and it was barely warm. Unfortunately the best part of my meal was the corn… ?$17,99 (before tax) is too much for such a sub par quality. The service was professional, fast and friendly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Steve Esser

Simply the best fried chicken and RT66 memorabilia. Dee, our server is still the best! weekday lunches busy but no wait.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Chicken Soup, Route 66 Root Beer Float, Mashed Potatoes

Ellen Nagel

Best chicken evet! Lunch buffet is amazing! What a variety. Everything was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Corn Fritters, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fried Chicken Meal, Salads

Insert Name

Great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

berp8872

Classic diner on historic route 66. Chicken basket was plentiful and priced right. Chicken was the juiciest fried chicken I have ever had, but not the best tasting. Still very good! The sides were off the chain. Great soup, mashed potatoes are a must have and the green beans were homemade. The service was a bit lack luster, but tolerable considering how dining out is these days (post covid). Definitely worth a visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Chicken Dumpling Soup, Mashed Potatoes

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