Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket – American
This legendary roadside landmark captures the heart of classic Americana, welcoming guests into a nostalgic space where the comforting scent of golden-fried goodness fills the air. Plates overflow with crispy corn fritters and molten mac-and-cheese balls, while the sprawling buffet invites diners to linger over hearty helpings of soulful comfort food. It is a warm, unpretentious retreat where every bite—from the crunch of a sweet onion ring to a salt-dusted giant pretzel—celebrates the simple joy of a well-loved tradition.
645 Joliet Road, Willowbrook IL 60527 https://chickenbasket.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dairy-Free at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup & Salad Bar, Corn Fritters and Fried Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup & Salad Bar, Noreen's Sour Cream Cheesecake and Sweet Vidalia Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup & Salad Bar, Fried Cauliflower and Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willowbrook has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup & Salad Bar, Fried Cauliflower and Dovetail Roadhouse Red. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Buffet | 25.6 g | 83.7 g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 55.7 g | 64.9 g |
| Fried Cauliflower | 5.2 g | 49.8 g |
| Roasted Turkey Dinner | 58.2 g | 34.9 g |
| Potato Skins | 59.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Fried Chicken Gizzards Starter | 45.7 g | 31.9 g |
| Strip Steak | 40 g | 26.2 g |
| Chicken and Waffles | 40.3 g | 21 g |
| Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich | 26.1 g | 20.5 g |
| Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC) | 1.4 g | 18.6 g |
| Mac n Cheese Balls | 36.5 g | 17.3 g |
| Chicken Fried Chicken Meal | 0 g | 16.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its nostalgic Route 66 charm, guests rave about the perfectly fried chicken tenders that are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Standout dishes include the fresh, hot biscuit
Menu
Buffet
- Lunch Buffet - $18.99: Featuring soup & salad bar, fried chicken, homemade pizza, 3 rotating entrees, and dessert. Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
- Brunch & Dinner Buffet - $21.99: Featuring soup & salad bar, fried chicken, homemade pizza, 3 rotating entrees, and dessert. Brunch: Sat-Sun 11-3. Dinner: Fri-Sun 5-8. Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Starters
- Corn Fritters - $10.99: Sweet corn filled dough, deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac n Cheese Balls - $13.99: Breaded and deep fried mac n cheese served with Colorado River of Cheese Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $14.99: Two cheeses and hardwood smoked bacon, served with sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders Starter - $13.99: Hand breaded, deep fried, served with choice of honey mustard, ranch, BBQ, or buffalo sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Gizzards Starter - $14.99: Seasoned, boiled, hand breaded and deep fried. Served with homemade chicken gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cauliflower - $13.99: Garden fresh cauliflower, hand breaded and fried golden brown. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Vidalia Onion Rings - $13.99: Hand breaded sweet onions served with ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giant Pretzel Twist - $17.99: Freshly baked hubcap-sized pretzel served with honey mustard and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Livers Starter - $14.99: Served with homemade sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $14.99: Mac n Cheese rolled into balls with jalapenos, breaded and deep fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $13.99: Basket of cheese curds with dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $19.99: Broiled chicken breast, buffalo sauce, grape tomatoes, buffalo ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Steak Salad - $19.99: Marinated grilled steak, cilantro lime dressing, romaine, red onion, cucumbers, corn/black bean relish. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14.99: Romaine lettuce, homemade caesar dressing, croutons, shredded parmesan. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad Bar - $15.99: All you can eat freshly made in house soups, salads and dressings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumpling Soup - Bowl - $5.99: Homemade chicken dumpling soup. Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings
- Chef Patrick's Wings (5 PC) - $11.99: Deep fried naked, tossed in Chef Patrick’s sauce and char grilled. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Garlic Sriracha Wings (5 PC) - $11.99: Deep fried naked, tossed in homemade sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Wings (5 PC) - $11.99: Served in homemade BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings (5 PC) - $11.99: Served with homemade bleu cheese sauce and celery. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Garlic Char-Broiled Wings (5 PC) - $11.99: Marinated with fresh lemon, garlic and pepper. Char-broiled. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Famous Fried Chicken Basket - $18.99: 1/2 fresh Grade A chicken, hand breaded and deep fried. Served with french fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Roasted Chicken Meal - $20.99: 1/2 fresh Grade A roasted seasoned chicken, served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Chicken Meal - $19.99: 2 boneless breasts, hand breaded and deep fried. Served with mashed potatoes and corn pudding. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pot Pie - $15.99: Roasted chicken and fresh vegetables in homemade sauce, baked in a flakey crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $19.99: 2 breaded chicken breasts with mozzarella and pasta sauce over pasta. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Dinner - $18.99: Hand sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and cranberry sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Chicken - $19.99: Chicken breast sautéed in homemade bourbon sauce, rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Dinner - $18.99: Homemade smoked pulled pork, mashed potatoes and corn. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Turkey Dinner - $19.99: Hand sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and cranberry sauce. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Waffles - $18.99: Crispy chicken tenders over buttery waffles with maple syrup. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Strip Steak - $21.99: 8 oz. center cut sirloin, mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
On A Bun
- Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich - $15.99: Floured and deep fried, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Angus Burger - $17.99: 10 oz. ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, brioche bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Turkey BLT Sandwich - $15.99: Roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted white bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $8.99: Fresh Idaho Russet potatoes with homemade gravy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac N' Cheese Side - $10.99: Cavattappi pasta in cheese sauce, baked with two cheeses. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Pudding - $8.99: Sweet corn, corn meal, eggs and a touch of jalapeño. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Noreen's Sour Cream Cheesecake - $8.99: Graham cracker crust with sour cream topping. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie Sundae - $8.99: Warm brownie with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Famous Chicken Basket Sodas - $2.99: Root Beer, Black Cherry, Orange, or Lime. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Route 66 Root Beer Float - $5.99: Custom brewed Root Beer with vanilla bean ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dovetail Roadhouse Red - $7: ABV 5.1% Local Chicago beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with high-protein, gluten-free, vegetarian, and keto options like strip steak, potato skins, and various buffets.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a nostalgic Route 66 landmark offering budget-friendly American comfort food, famous for its juicy fried chicken and buffets.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket is located at 645 Joliet Road, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527, situated along the historic Route 66.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket specializes in American cuisine, featuring classic comfort foods like fried chicken, corn fritters, and hearty buffets.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly American restaurant is family-friendly, offering a welcoming atmosphere with sprawling buffets and kid-pleasing options like mac n cheese balls.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) American restaurant offers a casual, unpretentious dining experience characterized by nostalgic Route 66 charm and a buffet.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This legendary Route 66 landmark is celebrated for its nostalgic Americana charm, expansive comfort food buffets, and perfectly fried chicken.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu includes gluten-free potato skins and strip steak, keto-friendly strip steak, and vegetarian options like jalapeño poppers and cheesecake.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value with an average 4.0/5 rating and hearty portions from their sprawling buffet.
- Is Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup & Salad Bar, Corn Fritters and Fried Cauliflower.
- What can I eat at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup & Salad Bar, Corn Fritters and Fried Cauliflower carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Soup & Salad Bar and Fried Cauliflower.
- Is Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket?
- Lunch Buffet, at roughly 83.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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