Beefee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (9)

"It says it was voted the best Italian beef in Chicago, but I would have to disagree. Although the bread help up the juices, the beef itself lacked a little flavor and was bit chewy. It definitely wasn't the worst, but wouldn't claim voted best in the city."

Luke's on Harlem

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (235)

"I had a cheese pizza and coke good for the price of 6 bucks lukes have been around for a while they have good service and the food is good too"

Nicky's Hot Dogs

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (22) • $

"So I will say I have history here, but a real Pulaski hot dog place. I worked down the road 20 years ago and would go there at lunch it was a full on Circus. So I am doing a job near by I stopped in. WELL LET'S SAY THE AREA HAS IMPROVED. It was a older Polish neighborhood but now appears a lot more upscale. So I get the Chicago Dog and a Italian beef. Yes I am a big guy. The dog was good, there relish is the one out of mustard. Tasty! there fry's are a steak FRY cut style. I love salt. So the the Beef I had hot peppers. It was huge amount of beef. So much you need to ask for extra hot peppers. I know odd! Well it is still solid. It not a Steak house it is a great lunch stop. Good to see it still on Pulaski!"

The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Riverwalk

★★★★☆ 4.2 (109) • $$

"Fabulous bar, and quick bites located on the Chicago river front! Outdoor seating while ordering at the counter! Many beer and wine choices! Fast service and great ambience! Bratwurst is delicious, and Chicago dog is original and great! Loaded tots with cheese, chili and jalapeños provided additional opportunity for enjoyment"

Herm's Palace

★★★★★ 4.5 (262) • $$

"My husband is a very loyal customer - loves their gyros with everything. I think their Greek salad is fabulous. Very fresh ingredients, and generous amounts of them... great olives, a briny feta cheese that's the real deal, tomatoes, romaine, red onions, cucumber and pickled yellow peppers + two sides of Greek vinaigrette. Plus, it's very clean and the owners are super nice."

Andy's Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

"So... I used to eat here ALL THE TIME. Back before I was writing reviews and during an awesome time in my life when I used to work locally.My husband and I stopped back in one day just recently and it was sweet memory overload. I've never ordered anything bad from here. We often have a hard time deciding what to eat because we wanna eat everything. Even their desserts... so yum.More than anything though... their sweet service. After all these YEARS they still remembered us.I need to make it a point to come back more often. It's far for me now but really so worth it."

Sausage King

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"Woo hoo, we needed this place. A bit rough and ready, but the food sounds great. More detailed review to follow."

Lola’s Coney Island

★★★★★ 4.6 (153) • $

"I finally made my way to Lola's Coney Island after passing by for months, and let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. Having been to Detroit multiple times, I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to Coney Dogs, and Lola's did not disappoint.While the chili wasn't an exact match to what I've had in Detroit, it came impressively close. But let's be clear, I'm not complaining in the slightest. In my humble opinion (and to my Detroit friends, please don't come for me), a Coney Dog is essentially a chili cheese dog. I've had this debate countless times, but my stance remains firm.I opted for takeout and added a side of cheese-drenched fries to my order. The fries were a revelation - crisp, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The cheese had a unique blend of seasonings that elevated it beyond the ordinary. It was a delightful departure from your standard cheese.The restaurant itself exudes a cozy, neighborhood joint vibe and is impeccably clean. It's the kind of place that instantly makes you feel at home.I can say with certainty that I'll be returning for my Coney Dog fix. Having never come across a spot in Chicago that serves up these Detroit delicacies, Lola's has now become my go-to. A special shoutout to the friendly and pleasant staff member who took my order - it added an extra layer of warmth to the experience.For my fellow Detroiters living in Chicago, if you're on the hunt for an authentic Coney Dog, look no further than Lola's. You won't be disappointed."

Jim's Original

★★★★☆ 3.9 (39)

"So I had a hankering to try out Jim's Original after my lovely wife and I ran some errands along the Elston corridor. Neither of us have been to the "Original" Jim's Original formerly located at Maxwell Street and now currently on Union, but we have heard good things about this much newer location at the crossroads of Elston, Diversey and Western. There is a free parking lot if you are driving here.The no-frills interior has vintage images of the OG location, along with metal stool seating if you are dining in. You order at the counter, and our food came out in a snappy fashion. We did not mind listening to the atmospheric bluesy soundtrack.All sandwiches are decently priced as they come with fries, so these are tasty value meals that you just cannot get at your average fast-food joint. My love enjoyed her hot dog, and I certainly liked my pork chop sandwich (yes it comes with the "bone in" so be sure not to bite into the bone). Our items are generously garnished with grilled onions and mustard, and the fries are good with or without ketchup. We were very satisfied with our meal at Jim's Original."

Parky's Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (134)

"It's been a long time since I've been here. I had to come back and try it. They have one of the freshest & most authentic American styled burgers. Made fresh with all natural beef. You can tell it's real meat when you don't get bloated after you eat. The people running it are very nice. Kinda pricey came out $60 for 5 burgers with fries. But it's worth it. Super clean place. Everyone's wearing masks which says a lot about the establishment. Love it. I wish they had on the air condition on, it was pretty humid in there."

Pete's Red Hot's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (196)

"Pete's has been a staple in the community for as long as I can remember. The best gyro, hot dog and polish sausage you can imagine! I highly recommend Pete's‼"

Relish Chicago Hot Dogs

★★★★★ 4.5 (22) • $$

"YES YES YES! Not only is this location in the best spot but its simplicity and tastefulness combined makes for a quick little bite-to-eat. Happened to be on the bicycle roaming and exploring the city (given it was my first time in Chicago), and as we approached the fountain--a renowned Chicago landmark, right across the bridge, you will find this little hot dog stand with areas and umbrellas to sit. It began to rain and the umbrellas served to sit under and eat while the rain passed. Thank you, ha! I noticed there was a small distinct flavor on the dog (unlike one I've tasted before and I LOVE hot dogs --ball park, all hot-dogs, LOVE), surely enough I asked the gentleman serving and he stated it was their celery salt. In Chicago, a trademark is celery salt on their hot dog, with a pickle and mustard. Chicago friends had stated mustard is the only ingredient on their dogs, opposing adding ketchup, and WOW! I tried just as is--their staple and it was delicious. I did go ahead and added ketchup and it was even more amazing--since I need both. They serve their hot dog with a little bag of chips. Their lemonade is also made from scratch and is very tasty and refreshing. I highly recommend taking a stroll out by the fountain and stopping by for a bite to eat!"

Bills Drive-In

★★★★☆ 3.5 (117) • $

"Bills is a staple of the community up North nestled right in Between Evanston and Chicago, it's a small little place there are no tables and chairs. Walk up to the window and place your order the menu is simple Burgers, hotdogs , fries, they now offer a chicken sandwich and fish sandwich. You're greeted with a smile and enthusiasm and the lady that puts on your topping which also very simple. Lettuce, tomatoes, mustard,mayonnaise, pickles, peppers, and celery salt finally ketchup. It reminds me of Steak and Shake. The burger patties are cooked to order and very tasty. Give Bills a try if you're looking for simple and inexpensive. Thanks Bills for being a great place for a simple burger."

Bunny Hutch

★★★★☆ 3.9 (131) • $

"Found this gem and it saved me and my besties lives this day. The chili cheese dog gave us hope and will to live. will be returning for more and also to blow off steam at the batting cages. great idea, genius, no notes."

Mickey's Drive-In

★★★★☆ 4.1 (83) • $

"Wow. Old school hotdog and fries s and Italian beef looks great too. Can't go wrong with Trump like prices less than $7!"

George's Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.1 (228) • $

"Super friendly place with Jeopardy! playing on the TV in the back - nice change from sports (says me, not sure how many would agree).The fries are notably good here, and the dog is quintessential Chicago. It's a little pricier than some joints, but it's also more comfortable. I'm pretty much never going to complain about a great Chicago dog purveyor even if there isn't much to say about the dog because there isn't much variation. And there shouldn't be. Do a Chicago dog right, you have my business."

Jim's Original

★★★★☆ 4.2 (726)

"It is this easy.When you land in Chicago + you are hungry ....head to Jims. It is our tradition and I highly recommend that it be yours too.Why - because you can smell the sautéed onions as you drive up. It is one of the best sausages around for its price. Because if you want to be just like a local, it is just what you do. EXCELLENT street food and always a fun experience that is now a tradition for my hubby and I when we arrive in Chicago."

Dan’s Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (9)

"I haven't eaten here since I was 8 years old and was pleasantly surprised that the service has remained the same even though it is under different management.The Chicago style dog was just right and I loved the fresh cut fries. The pineapple milkshake was the bomb!!!!Only drawback is that it's CASH ONLY so make sure you stop at that ATM before you come here!"

Al's Under the L

★★★★☆ 3.9 (36) • $

"I felt that me visiting Al's Under the L has been long overdue being that I have lived in the area for over 2 years now and I typically go for restaurants like Al's. Google Maps caught that and gave me a 100% capability match with Al's based off of restaurants I have visited and reviewed in the past.After contemplating for a while I eventually gave in after getting off of work one evening. Al's has this slight retro appeal that comes from its plain, yet eye catching yellow outline exterior with red lettering. Its restaurant placement which is under the L has an urban vibe as well as when the CTA green line train passes by.What is unique about the parking for the majority of the businesses and restaurants on Lake St is that parking is along the elevated railway. Al's does have parking space of its own that is fitting to the amount of customers served at a time.There is nothing fancy about the interior, just a menu plastered up on each side of the walls. And behind the counter are its employees grinding it out at a satisfying pace. What caught my eye on their menu is that there are no pork products used which feels comforting to know especially if you wish to abstain from eating pork. Another thing I took notice of is Al's ice cream selections which isn't advertised on the menu, but I imagine is acknowledged by its regulars and community.Out of a variety of choices on their menu I ordered a hot dog w/ fresh cut fries and a canned soda. For future orders I imagine that I will continue ordering either their hot dogs or polish (beef or turkey) because it is typically something I go for. I really loved the fresh cut fries! They are definitely something I could get addicted to; cooked fresh and seasoned the way I like.I had a pleasant ordering experience at Al's Under the L even though there was not that welcoming feeling due to the fast pace environment. My food was completed at a satisfying pace, and good, which is all I can ask for. What will keep me returning is the fact that I get to support this neighborhood business.~Blessings~Thomas G"

Windy City Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (92)

"Service was good. Food was cheap and easy. Got two Chicago dogs with everything & fries for $13! Quality for a hot dog & the fries were fresh/crispy! Air conditioning inside and no line on a Wednesday at lunch."

Donald's Famous Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.5 (65)

"The closest hot dog/beef stand to my new place, I had to give Donald's a try.The inside is small with just a few tables, though the menu is nicely printed overhead. They have a lot of items but I wanted to try the Italian beef and the hot dog, since Donald's claims these are their specialties.Order was made and received quickly, the staff at the counter were very nice. They also have a drive through which is convenient, too.The hot dog was just okay! They do seem to use a slightly longer hot dog than most places, so that was interesting, and it is still Vienna. The toppings were all correct but my bun was split apart at the seam which made for a kind of messy dog, but overall it wasn't bad.The Italian beef on the other hand was pretty good, perhaps slightly better than average. I wasn't asked if I wanted it juicy, dry or dunked, it came out somewhere between dunked and juicy; I'd probably prefer it a little less juicy next time though. What made this beef great was Donald's made-in-house sweet peppers, which are a ~$0.70 upcharge but were delicious. Beef portion size was pretty good as well, though price was over $7 for the beef with the peppers.Overall, a good option for beef stand food on the Lower West Side."

Joey's Red Hots

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (114) • $

"Sometimes you just want a good hot dog. I had been craving a classic all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun with mustard, relish, and hot peppers. That's how I like it and that's what I got. NO ketchup people. Lol. Once again, Joey's delivered."

The Lucky Dog

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (35)

"Best place in the area to get a hot dog and coke. The hot dogs are loaded with tomatoes, relish, ketchup, mustard, and peppers. It comes with fries all wrapped up with the hot dog. Wash it down with a coke and it's the perfect meal."

Donald's Famous Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (63)

"Came in for lunch after a recent MDW flight and we were very happy with the choices. Gyro was great. Fries were great. The rib tips went down. The hot dogs did the trick. And there's just enough seating in here that we found a booth for the four of us to enjoy our grub.None of it knocked my socks off, but all of it was prepared well. Definitely a place I will hit on the way out after future flights!"

Byron's Hot Dog

★★★★☆ 3.5 (229)

"My love and I were in the area after a morning of walking around Ravenswood, so we were getting hungry. We decided to pop into Byron's, at the corner of Lawrence and Paulina. The interior has a bit of a retro design appearance, with black-surfaced seating in the booths and glass block. We each decided to go with a combo meal, which includes an order of fries and fountain drink. I don't believe any of the combos were priced below ten dollars, but the amount of food gives you the impression of a good value. They were fairly busy on this Saturday afternoon, but our food came out very quickly after we placed our order. My Philly cheesesteak was sizably loaded with toppings and was a hefty sandwich. I thought it was good but not great. I actually liked the brown sack of shoestring potatoes better than the sandwich, though you needed the ketchup for the fries. My love's hot dog extended past the length of the bun, but she agreed that it was also just OK. The fountain pop admittedly hit the spot for each of us after a lot of steps that day. Try the Green River soda (yes it's green) if you'd like!"

The Clark Street Dog

★★★★☆ 3.6 (410) • $

"Ordered 2 cheeseburgers and a fry for my dinner. This was so delicious the patty was so thick and juicy! Toppings included my favs tomato, lettuce, chopped onions, mustard, and pickles for delivery French fries were so crispy and not soggy at all. Packing was great too, sealed with a staple."

Quick Bite Carry Outs

★★★★☆ 4.1 (106) • $

"It averages out to ok. My first visit the beef was moist, tasty and tender. I ordered for here and I always get my beefs with hot peppers, which it came with but then they pointed me towards the jars of giardiniera on the counters to let me add more if I wanted; joy!After having raved about it for so long my sister came with me and we got the exact same order. The sandwich that I had on my most recent visit was definitely NOT like the one I had before, it was plain, greasy and even with the peppers it wasn't worth it. I hope they get consistent and if they do that they're more like my first visit. Keep the jars of giard on the counters though."

Duke's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (103)

"Exactly what i'm looking for in a grubbin' joint. Everything is done right here."

The Dog Stop

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (117) • $

"I went to get a haircut across the street & stopped in @ The Dog Stop. It's been years since I stopped by here. They have a decent Vienna hot dog w fries for $5.00. They have a large selection of fast food options. Good place to grab a quick inexpensive meal"

Odge's

★★★★☆ 4 (108)

"Hole in the wall joint founded in 1972 back when this was mainly an industrial area. Walking in.. you have to walk out the door to change your mind... small open kitchen ordering area with adjacent dining area with some booths and old pictures of Chicago! Straight to the point menu with Hot Dogs, Burgers, Italian Beef, etc. The star of the show here is the Double Cheeseburger, trust me when I tell you this is one of the best in the city! Two griddled Slagel Farms 25 day dry aged patties with lettuce, tomato, homemade pickles, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard with great american cheese on a homeymade bun; served with fries. Served piping hot... let it sit for a minute so the cheese melts all over everything.. I KNOW. Prices a bit above average but you're paying for high quality! Must stop joint/ talk later"

J's Corner Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.1 (45)

"Stumbled across a mention of an excellent Bulgogi Sandwich at J's and thought to myself "I've stopped in before but not noticed this sandwich". Made a mental note to stop by again and try the Bulgogi Sandwich. Glad I did, I've stopped in twice in the last month to enjoy this unique delight. Give it a try, also a decent fish sandwich, excellent, quick service. (FDV Approved 4.0 - Food, 4.2; Design, 3.5; Value, 4.4)."

Dog House Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (134) • $

"Fast food whether it's Vienna sausage or some vegetarian item such as a burrito. It's not fancy but you won't have to wait a long time. Dog House Grill is one of the cheapest places in Old Town, so they have that going. Go here to save some, especially with all the hipster places around it. There's hot dogs, but also burritos and Mexican. Came in for a lunch. It's a small place. There's only a few tables. Last time it was pretty quiet in here, so it wasn't busy and we got our food within a few minutes. This is best known for the Vienna hot dogs, but it has more than that. Each of us got a Vegetarian Burrito. It's about $8 for a pretty big one. Good lunch. These were enough the last time. Got to say this place is bare bones. It's a small diner with a few seats. The place is open late, so you can get some late night grub or something, and if not getting sausage there's a few things for vegetarians."

Victory Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (125)

"Love this place. Elite burger and nice staff. Will be back for sure. I just have to workout first."

Wrigleysville Dogs

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (269) • $

"Remember when Jennifer Coolidge wanted a hot dog real bad in "Legally Blonde"? I was slightly pickier and was feeling the same way about a Chicago dog. Fortunately Jamie W. booked our hotel right across the street from Wrigley Field, so prospects looked good for us to find an authentic Chicago dog. Sure enough, we walked only one block up Clark and found this spot.I initially pooh-poohed the idea that we could get a high quality Chicago dog here, but they showcased a surgical diagram of what goes into their Chicago Dogs, and I have to admit I was impressed. So impressed, in fact, that I ordered the $11.50 Chicago Dog Combo Meal with fries, of course, and a 20-ounce Diet Coke...like that was really gonna help. I have no idea whether the Chicago dog was authentic, but it sure was tasty.The split Kosher pickle, the sport peppers, the diced onions, the florescent green relish, the celery salt...they were all present and accounted for. For lack of immediate comparison, I have assessed the Wrigleyville Chicago Dog as ultimately satisfying. So much so we came back after an Andersonville gay bar jaunt and had another dog. It worked really well after a couple of cocktails elsewhere.FOOD - 4 stars...oh yeah, this IS a real Chicago dogAMBIANCE - 3 stars...just a fast food jointSERVICE - 3 stars...not much chit-chat with the staff hidden behind the signsTOTAL - 4 stars...when you need a Chicago dog real badRELATED - Exploring Chicago? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/44c4CZO"

Fat Tommy's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55)

"When I want a solid hot dog on the south side that has consistency every time, I go to Fat Tommy's. Buyer beware that some don't agree that a cucumber should be on a hot dog but it's a nice refreshing change. Plus I'm not a pickle fan. I've been going here for years and the owner is super nice, knows me by name and always up for a chat if he isn't busy. You get to hang out and listen to some old vinyls while enjoying your meal. Shop local and small business. Keep up the good work guys! You have a life long fan!"