Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 4:10 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 579-4424 to confirm.
Location & directions
185 North Franklin StreetChicago, IL 60606
About Crave
Crave is a fast food restaurant located at 185 North Franklin Street in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Crave is open daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Offerings include halal.
For questions or orders, call (312) 579-4424.
Quick facts
- Category
- Fast Food Restaurant · Burger, Hot Dog
- Address
- 185 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606
- Phone
- (312) 579-4424
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for fast food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Crave’s weekday schedule with 195 other fast food restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 6:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 84 hours a week, 28 hours fewer than the local median of 112. 95% of fast food restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Crave is one of them.
Compared with 195 other fast food restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for fast food restaurants in Illinois
Based on 27 menus with 1,412 priced items from fast food restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.68, and half of all items are priced between $4.19 and $13.12.
We don’t have Crave’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what fast food restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | 63% | $6.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 56% | $7.50 |
| Hot Dog | 52% | $4.62 |
| Cheese Fries | 52% | $5.95 |
| Onion Rings | 52% | $5.76 |
| Chicken Tenders | 48% | $10.99 |
| Italian Sausage | 48% | $5.39 |
| Fries | 44% | $3.35 |
Calculated from 27 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Offerings
- Halal
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Crave there are 400 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 1,024 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (162), Bars & Pubs (130), Sandwiches & Delis (85), and Bakeries & Desserts (73).
Competition is strong: 28 other fast food restaurants are within a mile and 72 within three miles. The closest is McDonald's, 0.2 mi away.
314 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexChipotle< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternTaza< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianNaansense< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLeft Coast< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueBlackwood BBQ< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a fast food restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Crave's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Crave open on Sunday?
Yes, Crave is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Crave located?
Crave is located at 185 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606.
What is the phone number of Crave?
You can call Crave at (312) 579-4424.
Is Crave open late?
No, Crave usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Crave?
There are 1,024 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Crave. Nearby options include Chipotle (< 0.1 mi), Taza (< 0.1 mi), and Naansense (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other fast food restaurants near Crave?
28 other fast food restaurants within a mile. The closest is McDonald's, 0.2 mi away.
How much do fast food restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 27 menus with 1,412 priced items from fast food restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.68, and half of all items are priced between $4.19 and $13.12.
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