LIVONIA, MI – It was more than a year in the making for foodies wanting their Chicago street food fix. We’re getting our first look inside the garage-themed Portillo’s in Livonia.
Located at 13004 Middlebelt Road, the Grand Opening took place on Tuesday, July 16 and the restaurant was packed when we arrived after the lunch rush at 1:00 p.m., filled with people eating Chicago dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.
This opening comes about seven months later than originally expected when Portillo’s announced it would open its Livonia location sometime by the end of 2023.
The 7,900 square-foot restaurant features a dining room with seating for more than 175 people, as well as a seasonal outdoor patio with room for around 50 more.
The restaurant, which features all kinds of Michigan Easter eggs like vintage Stroh’s, Vernors and Ford signs, also features double drive-thru lanes, a pick up area and a grab and go display for food, beverage and retail items.
Portillo’s is not only known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, but its char-grilled burgers, crispy crinkle cut French fries with or without melted cheese, milkshakes, and its famous chocolate cake and chocolate cake shake.
The restaurant is now open Sunday-Thursday from 10:00 am-10:30 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am-11:00 pm.
Portillo’s opened its first Michigan restaurant in Sterling Heights at 14425 Lakeside Circle in March 2021.
“When we opened our first restaurant in Michigan, we quickly knew we wanted to plant deeper roots and expand our footprint in the region,” Portillo’s President and CEO Michael Osanloo said. “We’ve loved serving the Detroit community since opening in Sterling Heights in 2021, and Livonia gives us even more opportunity to bring our unrivaled Chicago-style street food to both longtime Portillo’s fans and newcomers.”
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