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    Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe Darien

    8025 S CASS AVE

    Darien, IL 60561


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    Appetizers
    Slow Smoked BBQ
    Chuck's Specialties
    Sandwiches
    Gourmet Burgers
    Salads
    Soups (OO)
    Sides
    Kids (OO)
    Desserts
    Ala Carte Meats (OO)
    Beverages (OO)

    Featured Items

    • Chicken Tenders

      hand battered chicken tenders, choice of sauce
      $11.99+
    • Tostada Salad

      romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, tostada w/ refried black beans, grilled chicken, Jack cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream; red wine vinaigrette
      $15.99
    • Roasted Veggies

      $2.99+

    Daily Specials (OO)

    • Duck & Sausage Gumbo

      $6.99+
    • Spring Salad*

      Romaine, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, tarragon-white balsamic vinaigrette
      $5.99+
    • Cucumber Watermelon Salad

      watermelon, cucumber, red onion, Feta cheese, homemade mint vinaigrette
      $11.99+
    • Corned Beef Dinner

      smoked corned beef, boiled red potatoes, carrots, braised cabbage, rye bread, choice of yellow mustard, Dijon or horseradish.
      $28.99
    • Corned Beef Sandwich

      Smoked corned beef, grilled rye bread, Swiss cheese & mustard
      $14.99
    • Al Pastor Burrito

      marinated pork, refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato & sour cream; tomato chipotle rice & beans & roasted tomato salsa
      $17.99
    • Chocoholic's Dream

      Three layers of chocolate cake with two layers of dark chocolate ganache iced in chocolate buttercream
      $8.99
    • Coconut Banana Cream Pie

      flaky crust, homemade custard, sliced bananas, whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes
      $8.99
    • Double Chocolate Bread Pudding

      double chocolate bread pudding, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
      $8.99
    • Key Lime Pie

      tart lime custard, graham cracker crust, whipped cream
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • NO DISPOSABLES

      We will not include any silverware, napkins or wetnaps with your order.

    Family Packs

    • Porkie Pack

      1.5# Pulled Pork, Choice of BBQ Sauce On the Side, Choice of 2 Quart Sides & 6 Sandwich Buns; Feeds 4-6 People
      $65.99
    • Brisket Pack

      1.5# Beef Brisket, Choice of BBQ Sauce on the Side, Choice of 2 Quart Sides & 6 Sandwich Buns; Feeds 4-6 People
      $83.99
    • Cluck Cluck Pack

      Choice of 12 Pc Smoked Chicken or 16 Pc Chicken Tenders, Choice of BBQ Sauce on the Side, Choice of 2 Quart Sides & 4 Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins w/ Honey Butter; Feeds 4-6 People
      $65.99
    • Rib Combo Pack

      18 Rib Bones & Choice of 8 Pc Smoked Chicken or 10 Chicken Tenders, Choice of BBQ Sauce on the Side, Choice of 2 Quart Sides & 4 Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins w/ Honey Butter; Feeds 4-6 People
      $107.99

    Appetizers

    • Appetizer Trio*

      Pick 3: Chicken Tenders (2) | Boudin Balls (3) | Mozzarella Sticks (4) | Cheese Fries | Mini Pulled Pork Sliders (2)
      $18.99
    • BBQ Nachos

      hand-cut tortilla strips, Jack & cheddar cheeses, BBQ Pulled Pork & Chicken, pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole
      $12.99+
    • Boudin Balls

      pulled pork, Andouille sausage, jambalaya, breaded, fried, side of Cajun ranch
      $12.99
    • Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries

      crispy sidewinder fries, chopped buffalo chicken tenders, cheese sauce, green onions, choice of ranch or blue cheese drizzle
      $14.99
    • Cajun BBQ Shrimp*

      sautéed shrimp, Cajun butter sauce, garlic, green onions, bread for soppin'
      $15.99
    • Cajun Cakes App

      two cakes filled with crab, shrimp, and andouille sausage, roasted poblano-honey cream sauce
      $14.99
    • Cheese Curds

      white cheddar curds, beer batter, choice of marinara, ranch or red pepper aioli
      $12.99
    • Chicken Tenders

      hand battered chicken tenders, choice of sauce
      $11.99+
    • Chicken Wings App

      choice of sauce, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery additional
      $11.99+
    • Hot Link Bites

      spicy hot link bites, onion rings, on a bed of coleslaw, choice of BBQ sauce
      $12.99
    • Jal Ched Crnbrd Muffins App

      four muffins, served warm w/ honey butter
      $9.99
    • Loaded Fries

      crispy sidewinder fries, choice of pulled pork or brisket, mild BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, sour cream & green onions
      $14.99+
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      fried cheese sticks; choice of dipping sauce
      $9.99
    • Potato Skins (4)

      Four potato skins, bacon, cheddar cheese & green onions.
      $10.99
    • Quesadillas

      Jack cheese, rajas - roasted peppers & onions, guacamole, pico & sour cream
      $10.99+
    • Rib Tips

      pound of rib tips, choice of sauce
      $13.99

    Slow Smoked BBQ

    Dinners come with choice of 2 sides
    • BBQ Combo

      half slab of baby back ribs, choice of one additional meat: pulled pork, 1/4 smoked chicken, beef brisket, 3 winglets, 3 chicken tenders, choice of BBQ sauce
      $26.99
    • BBQ Ribs- Full

      meaty baby back ribs smoked daily, choice of BBQ sauce
      $29.99
    • BBQ Ribs- Half

      meaty baby back ribs smoked daily, choice of BBQ sauce
      $19.99
    • Beef Brisket Dinner

      12-hour smoked beef brisket, choice of BBQ sauce
      $24.99
    • Hot Link Dinner

      two homemade slow smoked spicy sausages, choice of BBQ sauce
      $16.99
    • Pulled Chicken Dinner

      pulled smoked chicken, choice of BBQ sauce
      $15.99
    • Pulled Pork Dinner

      14-hour smoked pork shoulder, hand-pulled, choice of BBQ sauce
      $17.99
    • Rib Tips Dinner

      generous portion of our meaty slow-smoked pork rib tips, choice of BBQ sauce
      $15.99
    • Sampler- 2 Meats

      choose 2 meats: pulled pork, 1/4 smoked chicken, pulled chicken, beef brisket, 3 ribs, 3 winglets, 3 chicken strips, rib tips, fried catfish; choice of BBQ sauce *ribs & brisket can only be selected once*
      $19.99
    • Sampler- 3 Meats

      choose 3 meats: pulled pork, 1/4 smoked chicken, pulled chicken, beef brisket, 3 ribs, 3 winglets, 3 chicken strips, rib tips, fried catfish; choice of BBQ sauce *ribs & brisket can only be selected once*
      $24.99
    • Smoked Chicken Dinner

      dry rub smoked chicken on the bone, perfect pink smoke ring, choice of BBQ sauce *all white meat add $2*
      $12.99+

    Chuck's Specialties

    • Cajun BBQ Chicken Tacos Dinner

      fried chicken tossed in our homemade Cajun garlic butter sauce, pickles, coleslaw. Sides of rice & beans.
      $16.99
    • California Fish Tacos

      3 grilled tilapia tacos, honey-chipotle coleslaw; rice pilaf, Super Caesar salad, roasted tomato salsa. (Substitute shrimp for $2 more)
      $17.99
    • Catfish Dinner

      catfish filet, filet or blackened, French fries, coleslaw, cornbread muffin, side of tartar sauce
      $17.99
    • Chicken Enchiladas

      (3), grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, house made red mole, sour cream, onion & cilantro served with tomato-chipotle rice & refried beans.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Fried Chicken

      breaded boneless breast, garlic smashed potatoes, sage gravy & Cajun green beans
      $17.99
    • Chicken Wings Dinner 8 Piece

      8 Chuck's famous wings, breaded, choice of BBQ sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing
      $16.99
    • Etoufee

      Andouille sausage Cajun stew, rice pilaf, Cajun green beans
      $16.99+
    • Fried Shrimp Dinner

      fried shrimp, cornmeal breading, French fries, coleslaw & cocktail sauce
      $17.99
    • Grilled Chicken Dinner

      grilled chicken breast, mango salsa, rice pilaf, & house salad
      $16.99
    • Jambalaya

      smoked ham, Andouille sausage, rice, Creole sauce, green onions
      $16.99+
    • Salmon Dinner

      flat-top griddled filet, choice of pico de gallo, honey-chipotle BBQ, Korean BBQ or Cajun butter sauce
      $22.99
    • Tenders Dinner- 6 Piece

      Chuck's famous tenders, breaded, fried & choice of sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing
      $16.99

    Sandwiches

    * Add a side for 2.50 each - up to 3*
    • BBQ Combo Sandwich

      spicy hot link sausage, brisket, cheddar cheese, choice of BBQ sauce ~
      $14.99
    • BBQ Trio Sandwich

      trio of Chuck's meats: brisket, pulled chicken & pork, choice of BBQ sauce, coleslaw & pickles
      $16.99
    • BBQ Turkey Sandwich

      smoked turkey roast, BBQ sauce choice.
      $12.99
    • Brisket Sandwich

      smoked beef brisket, choice of BBQ sauce
      $15.99
    • Cajun BBQ Shrimp Po'Boy

      sautéed shrimp in our Cajun garlic butter sauce, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Add a side for $2.50
      $14.99
    • Crawfish Po'Boy

      crawfish, cornmeal crust, French bread, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Add a side for $2.50
      $15.99
    • Shrimp Po'Boy

      fried shrimp, cornmeal breading, lettuce, tomato & roasted red pepper mayo. Add a side for $2.50
      $14.99
    • Cajun Ribeye Steak Sandwich

      8 oz ribeye steak, red pepper mayo, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato & garlic bread
      $17.99
    • California Turkey Panini

      Slow smoked turkey sliced with Jack cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, red onion and mayo. Served on Panini bread.
      $14.99
    • Catfish Sandwich

      fried or blackened catfish filet, lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce
      $12.99
    • Chicken Cajun Buttermilk

      hand battered fried buttermilk chicken breast, pickles, coleslaw, Cajun seasoning, & red pepper mayo
      $12.99
    • Chicken Sandwich

      8 oz marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, choice of red pepper mayo, Jamaican jerk or regular Choice of Grilled or Crispy
      $12.99
    • Chuck's Special

      smoked beef brisket, rajas - peppers & onions, melted Jack cheese, & side Au Jus
      $16.99
    • Hot Link Sandwich

      Spicy Hot Link Sausage, choice of BBQ sauce, French bread
      $11.99
    • Fish Sandwich

      Choose Grilled Or Fried Tilapia Filet, Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar Sauce
      $14.99
    • Pulled Chicken Sandwich

      pulled smoked chicken, choice of BBQ sauce
      $12.99
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      smoked BBQ pork, choice of BBQ sauce
      $12.99
    • Turkey Club

      smoked turkey, crispy bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, choice of white or wheat bread
      $12.99

    Gourmet Burgers

    1/2 lb. patty blend: certified Angus Beef, Beef Short Rib & Brisket *Add a side for $2.50 each - up to 3*
    • Cheddar Bacon Burger

      grilled to order, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickles
      $15.99
    • Chuck's Gourmet Burger

      grilled to order, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles
      $12.99
    • Smokehouse Burger

      grilled to order, sliced brisket, pulled pork, cheddar cheese, bacon & mild BBQ sauce drizzle
      $18.99

    Salads

    • Caesar (OO)

      romaine, Romano cheese, garlic croutons, spicy jalapeno-lime Caesar dressing
      $8.99+
    • Cajun Cakes Salad

      romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, green peppers, 2 Cajun crab cakes on top; spicy remoulade dressing
      $18.99
    • Danish Blue Cheese (OO)

      romaine lettuce, sliced green apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, red onions, crumbled Danish blue cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
      $8.99+
    • Garden (OO)

      romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, red onion, tomato, garlic croutons & choice of dressing
      $7.99+
    • Super Caesar (OO)

      romaine lettuce, tortilla strips, black beans, grilled red onions, Romano cheese & pico de gallo, spicy jalapeno-lime Caesar dressing
      $8.99+
    • Tostada Salad

      romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, tostada w/ refried black beans, grilled chicken, Jack cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream; red wine vinaigrette
      $15.99

    Soups (OO)

    • Cream Of Chicken Rice (OO)

      $4.50+
    • Cream of Poblano (OO)

      $4.50+
    • Seafood Gumbo (OO)

      $6.99+

    Sides

    Junior (feeds 1)|Small (feeds 1-2) | Medium (feeds 3-4) | Quart (feeds 6-8)
    • 1 Cornbread Muffin*

      $2.50
    • Baked Beans

      *contains meat
      $2.99+
    • Baked Potato

      $2.99
    • BBQ Sauce Pint

      $5.99
    • Cajun French Fries

      $4.49
    • Cajun Green Beans

      *contains bacon
      $2.99+
    • Coleslaw

      $2.99+
    • French Fries

      $3.99
    • Mac N' Cheese

      $2.99+
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $2.99+
    • Potato Salad

      $2.99+
    • Rice Pilaf

      $2.99+
    • Roasted Veggies

      $2.99+
    • Tomato-Chipotle Rice*

      $2.99+
    • Rolls & Butter

      $0.95
    • Sandwich Bun

      $0.75
    • Side BBQ

      $0.55
    • NO BREAD OR BUTTER

      We will not include any bread rolls or butter with your order.
    • NO DISPOSABLES

      We will not include any silverware, napkins or wetnaps with your order.

    Kids (OO)

    Side Choice: Fries, Fruit or Mac N Cheese
    • Kids Burgers

      $7.99
    • Kids Chicken Tenders (2)

      $7.99
    • Kids Cheese Quesadillas

      $7.99
    • Kids Fish

      $7.99
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $7.99
    • Kids Mac n Cheese

      $7.99
    • Kids Pulled Pork

      $7.99
    • Kids Ribs

      $8.99

    Desserts

    • Banana Bread Pudding

      bananas & pecans bread pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
      $8.99
    • Brownie Sundae

      Chuck’s brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel, whipped cream, sprinkles, cherry
      $8.99
    • Brownie

      bittersweet chocolate & loads of walnuts
      $4.49
    • Cobbler

      homemade cobbler crust, fruit filling, vanilla ice cream
      $8.99
    • Ice Cream- 1 Scoop

      $1.25
    • Mom's Cookie

      Chocolate Chunks, Raisins, Oatmeal, Coconut, Walnuts
      $3.50

    Ala Carte Meats (OO)

    • Ribs - Full Slab

      $25.99
    • Ribs - Half Slab

      $12.99
    • Beef Brisket per lb.

      $28.99
    • Pulled Chicken per lb.

      $16.99
    • Pulled Pork per lb.

      $15.99
    • Rib Tips per lb.

      $13.99

    Beverages (OO)

    • Bubly (Varieties)

      Belini Bliss Coconut Pineapple
      $2.00
    • Bubly (Belini Bliss)

      $2.00
    • 12 oz Pepsi Can

      $2.50
    • 12 oz Diet Pepsi Can

      $2.50
    • Water Bottle

      $1.75

    All hours
    Sunday1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday12:30 pm - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe is a family owned and operated business specializing in BBQ, Cajun and Country cuisine. We also feature our Chateau Orleans Banquet Hall. This elegant banquet hall can hold up to 300 people and makes a great place to hold parties, corporate meetings and weddings! We have a full service bar with 31 beers on tap and over 35 select craft bottles & cans. We offer dine-in, carry out, delivery, catering, on-site cookouts & more! Policy Effective 1/1/25- Chuck’s will no longer be doing split checks for groups of 20 or more. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will permit any groups of 20 or less to do split checks. *Please be aware that an additional 18% gratuity will be applied to any party of 8 or more.

    Location

    8025 S CASS AVE, Darien, IL 60561

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