


Welcome to Portillo’s at 17500 S Halsted Street! Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago Street food at our 70s Hippie/Bohemian themed restaurant, just 2.2 miles from Homewood Train Station. Savor our char-broiled burgers, Italian Beef Sandwiches, iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh chopped salad. Don’t miss out on our famous chocolate cake shake to top off your meal. Open late and designed for family-friendly dining, Portillo’s is the ultimate spot for delicious fast food in a fun atmosphere. Plus, we offer convenient delivery and catering options to bring our Chicago favorites right to your door. We look forward to seeing you!
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 17500 S Halsted St, Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: (708) 991-2061
Website: https://www.portillos.com/locations/homewood/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=yext&utm_campaign=website
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Reviews
On my most recent visit, I waited an excessive amount of time just to place an order while multiple employees and managers stood around appearing disengaged and uninterested in helping customers. The environment felt disorganized and unwelcoming. When customers are waiting and staff are simply walking around or avoiding the register, it sends a clear message that service is not a priority at this location.
The manager, Briana, was particularly disappointing. Her attitude came across as rude, dismissive, and openly irritated by customers simply trying to place orders. A manager sets the tone for the entire restaurant, and the tone being set here is one of hostility and indifference. Leadership should demonstrate professionalism and accountability, not contribute to the problem.
What makes this situation even more frustrating is that the experience at the Tinley Park Portillo’s is completely different. That location consistently demonstrates professionalism, efficiency, and respectful customer service. The contrast between the two locations is significant and raises serious questions about the management and oversight of the Homewood restaurant.
If this location continues operating with this level of disorganization and hostility toward customers, it will inevitably damage the reputation of the Portillo’s brand. I strongly urge corporate management to investigate the Homewood location, review management practices, and address the ongoing customer service failures.
Customers should not feel like they are inconveniencing employees simply by trying to order food. Until the leadership and staff attitudes change, this location will continue to drive customers away.
I ordered online for 8:01 PM pickup. When I arrived on time, my food wasn’t on the shelf. The employee at the pickup counter had bags piled in front of her, so after waiting 5 minutes, I politely asked if one had my name on it. She looked through them and gave me absolutely no response. Nothing. Not a yes, not a no, not even acknowledgment that I’d spoken.
I could see she was overwhelmed, so I sat down to give her space. After waiting several more minutes, I asked again about my order. That’s when she finally mentioned they were out of chocolate cake. Fine, no problem. I immediately asked if there were any other cake options available. She completely ignored me and went back to bagging orders like I didn’t exist.
She eventually brought my food over 20 minutes late with zero apology or explanation. When I asked about the cake situation, all she said was I needed to find a manager for a refund. The fact I have to go find manager is crazy. She made no attempt to help, no substitution offered, nothing.
So now I had to stand in line behind three other customers while my hot food sat there getting colder by the minute. When I finally reached the manager and explained what happened, his response was “they’re just tired.” That’s his excuse? He then asked what I wanted him to do about it, as if this was somehow my problem to solve. I had to suggest simply substituting another cake myself just to avoid wasting even more time on a refund. He gave me a different cake, but by then my entire meal was cold.
This is absolutely unacceptable. Being tired at the end of a shift doesn’t excuse ignoring customers multiple times or failing to communicate basic information. A simple “we’re out of chocolate cake, here’s another option” when I first arrived would have taken 10 seconds and prevented this entire disaster. Instead, what should have been a quick pickup turned into a 20+ minute nightmare that completely ruined my dinner.
Do better, Portillo’s Homewood. This was embarrassing.
The guy in the front end that day needs more coahing & training on how to take care of paying customers.
And the fact that while I was waiting for my food, a Portillos employee got fries before customers, before me when I asked for my food MULTIPLE TIMES. I was ignored, provided a disservice & never again will I step into this location, I will sure let all my friends and family to avoid this location
Even wrote to portillos customer service and no response.