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Deep fried cheeseburger with fries
Deep fried cheeseburger with fries
Whitefish
Whitefish
No time to cook or clean
No time to cook or clean
Poor delicious wing casualty took a tumble
Poor delicious wing casualty took a tumble
Chicken tenders with fries
Chicken tenders with fries
Crispies
Crispies
311 N Main Ave
Ladd, IL 61329
+1 (815) 894-3051
http://www.ripschicken.com

Rip's Tavern, established in 1936 by Sylvio "Rip" Gualandri and his wife Emma, has been a beloved fixture in the Illinois Valley for nearly 90 years. Renowned for its famous fried chicken served on a paper plate, the tavern draws long lines of eager patrons who are willing to wait for a taste of this local delicacy.

With a reputation that has garnered attention from various media outlets, Rip's Tavern is celebrated as a must-visit destination for fried food lovers. The establishment continues to thrive, offering a nostalgic dining experience that has stood the test of time.

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Robin O.
5/16/2025

We hadn't visited for a while. I was pleasantly surprised. The service was smooth and inviting. We waited in line for a bit but that's the ambiance of Rips. Our food was good.

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Robin A.
4/18/2025

So I came into town to visit a friend and she suggested we come here. It's a bar atmosphere but feels homey. I got the catfish and she got the whitefish. I am from the south and was expecting a...

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Paul S.
5/28/2025

I was so disappointed. My family used to drive an hour each way to have chicken here years ago. I was amazed to find the breading so bland. It sure could have used some salt, pepper, garlic...

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Jaclyn W.
6/15/2024

Everything was soooo good! 4 of us came here for lunch today and the food was amazing. The crispies with pickles were good. The 4 piece chicken tenders are huge and the batter on them is so...

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David B.
5/5/2025

Delicious beer-batter chicken that needs no introduction to locals. Regionally famous and even Chicago area people make the trip when they crave the country vibe. People who have moved away...

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