Rips Tavern - Ladd, IL.
Rips Tavern - Ladd, IL.
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Post #31 - December 31st, 2012, 4:19 amtumbleweed wrote:Rip's is an institution of fried chicken, & I LOVE fried chicken. Growing up in Marseilles, we used to ride motorcycles all over the area back in the '80's & thought nothing of ending up at Rip's after a long day of riding & waiting an hour (or two) for the chicken. Probably used to eat there twice a month for years. Nowadays, I live farther east, but still try to get there when I can, but it's more like every 6 months now. Stopped in late November for the first time in months & it was as good as ever. We always seem to run into someone in line that we know. A few drinks later (& Jim Beam is my choice, too) & you're in.
I've recommended Rip's to fried chicken lovers for 30 years & most people report back that they like it, too.
That being said, I'm off in another hour headed toward Naplate for some chicken (family-style) at Anne's Hideaway tonight. It's the only place in the area I think may be just a little better.
Good to see other folks talking about Rip's.
Thanks for checking in on Rons and Rips. Interesting added info.
I still have not made it to Annes, thanks for the reminder.
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Post #32 - February 3rd, 2013, 8:43 amhad to pop in for lunch yesterday for a fatboy:
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Post #33 - February 3rd, 2013, 10:04 amDamn. I might have to gas up the car. How was it?Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #34 - February 3rd, 2013, 10:28 amI'm definitely going here...love good fried chicken-lets get a road trip planned! I had talked with Philw about going for lunch one day. ...any takers?
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Post #35 - February 3rd, 2013, 11:12 amrubbbqco wrote:I'm definitely going here...love good fried chicken-lets get a road trip planned! I had talked with Philw about going for lunch one day. ...any takers?
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I'd be up for a trip, but I don't think Rip's is open for lunch (except for maybe Saturdays).Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #36 - February 3rd, 2013, 11:51 amstevez wrote:Damn. I might have to gas up the car. How was it?
pretty good steve, 2nd time ive had it. Nice crunch factor.
the burger spends some time in the deep fryer as well as the chicken breast. The sandwich menu is available saturday only 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. i believe.
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Post #37 - February 3rd, 2013, 2:24 pmIs it served on a doughnut?
I'd love to try their fried chicken, but I hope you don't get angry at me for passing on that monstrosity.
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Post #38 - February 4th, 2013, 5:48 amI'd be up for a trip, but I don't think Rip's is open for lunch (except for maybe Saturdays).
I'll talk to Philw & Gary, weekends are always bad for me - evening trip would be fine - most Thursdays would be perfect for me....any other interested parties, chime in.I love comfortable food, and comfortable restaurants.
http://pitbarbq.com
http://thebudlong.com
http://denveraf.com
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Post #39 - February 4th, 2013, 6:09 amBR wrote:Is it served on a doughnut? I'd love to try their fried chicken, but I hope you don't get angry at me for passing on that monstrosity.
Ha.. Ha, All good, Just a fun sandwich and a departure from what they usually do. I hevent tried a pork tenderloin on saturday yet, but they were selling alot of them.
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Post #40 - April 27th, 2013, 8:34 ampopped out to Rips after the Office, Cajun Connection and Lanutis..
chicken was on:
Last edited by jimswside on April 29th, 2013, 2:21 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Post #41 - April 27th, 2013, 8:40 amjimswside wrote:chicken was on:
OH Yeah, from your picture on like King Kong. I really wish Rips was not 4-zillion miles from me.
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Post #42 - April 29th, 2013, 2:22 pmG Wiv wrote:jimswside wrote:chicken was on:
OH Yeah, from your picture on like King Kong. I really wish Rips was not 4-zillion miles from me.
lol,
i feel the same way about all the spots I see in the city I dont visit as often as I would like.
