Alsip's Top 5 Restaurants: Best Businesses of the Year

ALSIP, IL — Excellent customer service, friendly staff and great food are among the reasons why Alsip Patch readers love these 10 local hot spots nominated as "Local Businesses of the Year."

Here are the businesses that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

Country House Restaurant

Hours: Curbside/pick-up 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Free delivery 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Secure online ordering available on website.
Phone: 708-389-4618
Address: 5400 W. 127th St, Alsip
From the Nominators: "It has gone above and beyond to feed those in need during the pandemic!"

"This established, local favorite is more than just good food. It's like eating in someone's lovely dining room. When the shut down hit in March, it didn't take them long to realize that residents were suffering, emotionally and financially. They have a long history of supporting all community schools, not just one time, but year after year. They stepped up and started preparing free and reduced price meals for anyone in need. They did take a large monetary hit, but persevered anyway. They are still at it. I can't say enough about the character and commitment to community that they have shown. Rare and beautiful."

El Gallo Tapatio Alsip
Hours: Call for hours.
Phone: 708-423-5195
Address: 5039 W. 111th St, Alsip
From the Nominators: “They've kept Alsip and Oak Lawn happy and fed my entire 32 years and do not get the credit they deserve.”

Sub Cities
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
Phone: 708-489-5060
Address: 12318 S Cicero Ave., Alsip
From the Nominators: "Amazing sandwiches and soups great friendly staff. Great decor and always something new to see on the model train line. Sandwiches are made to order and fresh!"

Golden Bear Pancake & Crêpey Restaurants
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 708-489-5060
Address: 12318 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip
From the Nominators: "THROUGH THE WHOLE PANDEMIC GOLDEN BEAR CONSISTENTLY IS THERE FOR THERE CUSTOMERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE THE VERY BEST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DAY IN DAY OUT WITH OFFERING INDOOR DINING, EXPRESS TAKE -OUT & DELIVERY WITH DOOR DASH AND GRUB HUB."

Russo’s Pizza
Hours: 4 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 4 to 8:15 p.m. Sunday; 4 to 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday: closed Monday.
Phone: 708-389-6166
Address: 11620 S. Pulaski Rd, Alsip
From the Nominators: “Very good food for fair price ! Definitely take out only pizza place. Great menu especially pizza, similar to the Pizza House- Diguidos that was in Mt. Greenwood, 111th and Homan . Take out and delivery always pleasant and quick. This is a hidden gem in Alsip!”