Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots
Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots
Sausage served on a bun.
Sausage served on a bun.
Sausage served on a bun.
Sausage served on a bun.
Chips with cheese and a variety of toppings.
Sausage served on a bun with cheese.
Sausage served on a bun with chili.
Sausage served on a bun.
Sausage served on a bun with cheese.
Sausage served on a bun with chili.
Sausage served on a bun.
Dough wrapped around a filling and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
Dough wrapped around a filling and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
Dough wrapped around a cheese and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
Dough wrapped around a chili and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
Vegetarian.
Thinly sliced crispy potato.
Fresh squeezed lemonade.
Fresh squeezed lemonade with blueberry.
Fresh squeezed lemonade with mango.
Fresh squeezed lemonade with fresh strawberrys.
a hot dog with pickles and mustard
Chicago hot dog
Fat Johnnie's has always been my favorite! Mighty Polish and a Red Hot (Chicago Dog).
Exterior
a hot dog on a bun
a sign for a hot dog shop
outside
a sign on the side of a building
Signs
a street corner
Menu
Fat one
Hot Dog Chicago Red Hot
Classic Chicago
the menu
Small teeny tiny stand. Right next to the Popeyes.
CHICAGO STYLE Red Hot
IMO the best dog in Chicago.
Super dog
Dive of dives
outside
Mother-in-law
Super Dog Chicago style
I'm not sure what it actually says but I'm sure the products here are spectacular
Drake M.
Aug 26, 2024
This is an old school hot dog shack that has had a nice facelift lift. I ordered the red hot and a Big one and then I realized I didn't have enough since it's cash only. He let me slide and I will be back to pay them back. I'm glad they kept the old menu board. I received my food and chowed down. Both had a good bite with fresh ingredients. What I love is they have cucumbers instead pickles. A nice dash of celery salt on top. All the flavors work really well together.
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Roger U.
Jun 12, 2024
Best hot dog.Fat one with everything!Tamale sundae, no cheese extra onions.Good service, great dog.
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Mistey W.
Jun 2, 2024
We spent our weekend car shopping down Western Avenue. We needed to take a break and get something to drink. We stopped at Fat Johnnie's for some classic Chicago-style hot dogs and lemonade. This whole experience felt so nostalgic, walking up to the stand, getting our food quick and hot, and sitting on the picnic table out front, enjoying a bite before continuing an hour car search. The guy at the window was very nice. They got our order ready quickly and with a smile, and the price wasn't bad when everything else around us has become so absorbently expensive.
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Phil L.
Jul 12, 2024
I mean what more can you say? Classic Chicago red hot. Gene & Judes will always take the victory but this is a solid dog.
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Coleen O.
Jun 29, 2024
Not as good as expected. Service was great and fast. I ordered a hot dog with everything and a chili dog and they were good but not as good as I expected from all the reviews I've read.
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Eric M.
Apr 16, 2024
Let me start with this... I have been going to Fat Johnny's since I was a kid and I'm almost 60 and I have yet to get a bad meal. Yes it's merely a small hotdog stand type of joint but they crank out the best food. The service is quick and they are super nice. I'm allergic the poppy seeds the owner told me once if I brought him a regular pack or two of buns he'd store them for me... Name another place that accommodating? And those nachos are my absolute fav... Love Fat Johnny's and please keep doing what you do.
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Christina G.
Nov 13, 2022
Can't miss it! Our friend grew up in the area. We were visiting CHI Town. So we made the trip to this stand per his recommendation. The dog went down in 2.5 seconds hahaha! It was good!
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Mary c.
Aug 9, 2024
The best Chicago style hot dog in Chicago. Perfect combination of all ingredients. So so good. Thought about going back the next day. The staff is super friendly and happy. Support local ma and pa places.
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Kelly D.
Aug 19, 2024
Johnnies daughter is amazing!! Make sure to check out her original Chicago dogs if and when you can!!
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Annie R.
Apr 20, 2024
This is a "traveling show", taking all the set-ups to places and events. The owner is super friendly and always kind. The dogs and buns are best quality - she learned from the original Fat Johnnie! All of the expected accouterments for a Chicago Dog are prepared and ready. But still, she will joyfully serve one with just ketchup for the choosy eater. She said she is available for kids party or other family picnics. Price is fair. Totally recommend Father's Day Johnnie's Daughter.
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