Rips Tavern in Ladd, IL
Rips Tavern, 311 North Main Avenue, Ladd, Illinois 61329 815-894-3051 Founded in 1936, this amazing Mom and Pop casual dining restaurant and bar specializes in fried chicken. Customers can remember when they would wait 2.5 hours not just for the chicken but for the enjoyment of the atmosphere. The line of customers waiting to eat (which is usually out the door, down the street and around the corner) is a melting pot of people. Area high schools gather with former classmates, business men and women meet with clients, coaches treat the teams after a win, parents bring their children and as the years pass, these children eventually come back with their own families. While waiting in line, you order your chicken in quarters. Once seated, a plate of chicken crust crumbs and sliced pickles are brought to your table. Unless requested, no silverware is provided but you will use lots and lots and lots of napkins! We have a 45 minute drive, but when our children come home for a visit, it is one of their favorites!
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