Jeff's Red Hots

Best in class joint. Authentic quality and decor, classic Chicago dog house menu. Fast service, tasty grub!

When in Chicago, you must try a Chicago style Red Hot. What is a Chicago Red Hot you ask? It is far from the $1.50 hot dog that you can get at Costco nor is it as cheap. But Chicago Red Hots usually uses a Vienna Beef hot dog on a sesame bun. You can add any condiments that floats your boat, but after growing up in Chicago, I have never cared for any other brand of hot dogs except the all beef VIenna hot dogs.Jeff's Red Hots is one of the last remaining hot dog stands in Chicago that brings back those lunch memories of a childhood long passed. They do a decent job at the Chicago style Red Hots with the trademark flavor and casing of the Vienna frankfurther. It is well cooked with a sesame bun that is fresh and soft. Their thin fries are average as I got a batch that could have used another minute in the fryer and may have been sitting in the heat lamps a little too long. The #4 special Red Hot with fries and a fountain drink though is a real bargain at $7.99. Service was adequate for a fast food place. Cash payment is preferred as credit card payments incur an extra $1 charge. I can't speak for the other items on their menu, but if it is as good as their Red Hots, you can't go wrong at Jeff's Red Hots.

Love their double cheeseburger! You can even add sour kraut if you please. The fries are awesome, thin cut and double fried. The gyros are from the gods, cut from the spit and crisped on the grill!

The hot dogs are freaking amazing real Vienna hot dog if you from Chicago you know the staff great you and welcome you by the time your down paying their practically giving you the food fast service but the hot dog and was unique in a good way with all the topings that first bite gets you right away if you know a good hot dog you know it when it comes from Vienna highly recommend coming in you will not leave disappointed

Fantastic food. Great prices. Quick and attentive guys in the kitchen. What more do you want?

Has anyone noticed the changes in food and service quality at our beloved Jeff's? My family has enjoyed their food for more than 30 years. Lately, it has been frustratingly awful. My regular go-to was their grilled chicken on a pita...Juicy, chargrilled, and subtly seasoned with perfect flavor. Steve was a genius I miss him horribly. Since the change my favorite dish has been served partially raw, dried out, and rubbery, and today it was juicy but not grilled...as if it had been boiled. See pics below...would you eat that??? Yuck. I did not order boiled chicken, it is supposed to be grilled chicken. When I called to let them know once again it was not right.I asked for Barbara and got Monte instead. He said he was a manager but did not listen to me. He continually talked over me and even said if I didn't like the rubbery boiled chicken to just not eat there a message delivered allegedly from Barbara herself. He tried to justify the boiled chicken saying they didn't grill it because it dries it out...THIS HAS MOTIVATED ME TO AMEND MY PREVIOUS 5 STAR to a 1...I would do a negative if I could. It has gotten so bad. Save your money take it to any one of the hundreds of other restaurants in the area and enjoy quality food and service. It could not possibly be any worse than this new wannabe Jeff's.The funny thing is... Steve was able to deliver a perfectly juicy grilled chicken breast every time. Never once had to complain or supervise the cooking to get it right.My husband gave up on them in January after repeatedly having bad experiences with their Gyros. According to him, the only thing they can do right nowadays are pizza puffs and you can get those anywhere. Per Mr. Monte's statement, I will go elsewhere to spend my money from now on. Sadly the Jeff's I knew and loved is gone.

I've driven past this establishment/ neighborhood fixture for years but am not a hot dog/ burger kinda girl so I've never stopped in. Today as I was about to make my usual stop at Starbucks when something said, "c'mon.... Shake it up." So I waltzed in the door & ordered a polish as if I'd been a regular for years. When I got to the register I realized it was CASH ONLY & no ATM on site. The owner said " it's on me. Stop by another time & we'll get squared away." Who does that in this day & age!!? Not Starbucks. I polished off my polish at one of their many outdoor picnic tables. Then immediately went to an ATM & returned to say an emphatic thank you. That's what local business is all about. I will certainly be back to grab a polish & fries ( if I'm feeling indulgent) in the future. Friendly customer service like that is rare & deserves to be celebrated.

I never grow tired of Jeff Red Hots. Jeff's has been here for decades and I always end up coming back for their Vienna Beef Hotdogs & fries, both which are excellent. The snap of the Vienna casing coupled w/sauerkraut is a combination that can't be matched. Match this w/their perfectly cooked fries (these need to be eaten on the spot) a lethal combination of a delicious meal. I have tried a few of their other items like their gyros & cheeseburgers, they are good but for me there is NO replacement for the hot dogs cooked in water & their fries, the perfect one 2 combination. The fries have to be eaten fresh & on the spot as they tend to get soggy when placed in a bagYou can't miss @ Jeff's. Sadly I found out recently Steve passed away in 2021, but his daughter has taken over and transitioned seamlessly still producing awesome food. The hot dog w/sauerkraut & fries is a can't miss combo. I will continue to be a lifelong customer

horrible--hot dogs taste like plastic. this place use to be great.never again.Don't waste your money.jeff new how to run the place.

HORRIBLE FOOD!! how can you mess up hot dogs and fries? Save your money and time stop at the next hot dog place you see!