Stumbled upon a delightful restaurant while getting in late to our hotel room. Service was amazing. The food was delicious, at an exceptionally low price. Would highly recommend checking this place out. read more

We specifically came back to Freeport from Dixon as I saw online that Pets Allowed at this restaurant. Only to be stopped at door and told no pets allowed. Attached is screenshot that actually says pets allowed. That's ok we will never grace this establishment ever. Don't post on internet that you're pet friendly, claim you can't find the post that says it very rudely I might add. read more

312 Beef & Sausage - Hot Dogs Near Me - Freeport, Illinois

312 Beef & Sausage was such a comfy atmosphere. The food tastes homemade. Located off S West Ave., near Mobile Gas Station and across from Midwest Community Bank. My family ate some wonderful hot meals. We ordered, Chicago Dog (2x), Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Brisket Dog, Italian Beef, Crinkle Cut Fries, Cheese Curds and Fresh Cut Fries. We had a great time here. We met the owner, Phil, and talked to him for a little bit. The owner radiates such enthusiasm for each customer that's contagious and is no wonder why this place is so popular and has over 4-Star glowing reviews. He was so kind to us that he made us, from scratch, complimentary two hot Pretzels and Onion Rings. If you've ever had hot Pretzels before... You've never tried these homemade Pretzels. As we were dividing each pretzel apart, it was so soft to the touch and the steam was coming out. Almost something out of professional commercial, in slow motion. The food, the atmosphere and the entire staff was genuinely amazing to serve us and other guests in the restaurant. The menu selection is large, so be sure to bring your hungry belly. They also offer gaming rooms for those that enjoy gambling . Overall I will be returning here as this is my second time coming here. First time was December 24, 2024. For more great content, check out YouTube.com/@AbroadTravel read more

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I don't know why I haven't frequented 312 before but I will definitely be back! My group had a mix of sausages, Italian Beef, wings, cheese curds, and fries. Everything was delicious! Service was great and the food came out pretty quick. read more

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We were in town, and decided to stop in for dinner. There are entrances from the road / parking behind the business, and off the main drag in front. My suggestion is park in the back. The restaurant was clean. That was the first impression. I spotted two big flat screen TVs in the dining room, and more in the bar, all tuned into the same Final Four NCAA game. There isn't a lot of art on the walls. The bathrooms were also clean and smelled clean The table was wood and was clean when we were seated. We were asked to order drinks, so my wife had their 3 Twelve Punch, and I had a Stella. After tasting her 3 Twelve Punch, I wish I had ordered that. The Stella wasn't warm, but it wasn't as cold as it should have been. A quick look at the placemat (that isn't used as a placemat) sized menu, and we decided to grab their Smoked Gouda Bites appetizer. The good thing about Gouda is that it melts well, so the bits had a nice fried coating, and were soft and gooey inside. Yum! From there, it was on to dinner. I saw the Olive Burger which was noted as having a tapenade on the burger, so I went for that with fries. My wife had their Bacon Bourbon Burger. The burgers were 1/4 lb, and were "smash" burgers, meaning you don't get the perfectly round patty you get at fast food restaurants, which scrape them off a frozen pile of burgers with some exceptions. No temperature was requested - the burgers were served well done - not incinerated, but no pink in the burger. I'll start with the Bacon Bourbon Burger - my wife liked it, it had a good sauce and good taste. The olive burger - well, I know what a tapenade is, it's olives, capers, and anchovies, unless you want it vegetarian, in which case you omit the anchovies. Add in a little olive oil and lemon, and you have tapenade. This wasn't a tapenade - it was diced green olives. Not a major thing, but if you say tapenade, it should be tapenade, not diced olives. The fries were steak-style, thicker in width and depth. They were tasty. We closed out with a slice of their cherry crunch cheesecake. It was good. This place is worth a try. read more

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The Italian beef sandwich was great! I will recommend that but got burnt fries. Need better fries read more

312 Beef & Sausage - Italian Beef and fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Freeport, Illinois

First here. Don't live in the area. Food was ok. Gyro was over cooked a bit but edible.

Absolutely the real deal, everything was dead on. The tastes I've missed since leaving Chicago. If I could have I'd have also ordered the Italian Beef and Italian Sausage. Very sad we were only passing through Freeport, IL. My only misgiving was the music. I've never before heard country music playing in a Chicago hot dog joint. read more

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Happened in here when looking for lunch. I am so disappointed we did not find it sooner, because it will now be my go-to for lunch and light dinners. It is small, but efficient, clean, and friendly. The sandwiches were fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Definitely give it a try - Freeport needs to support this business! read more

I was driving through town for work and I am really glad I found this gem! I had the Italian beef with cheese curds for dinner and it was so good that I had to come back the next day for the Chicago dog and hand cut fries for lunch! read more

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Just another day that they forget 1/4 of the order all good though head to McDonald to get better fries anyways. Thanks but no thanks

They have the best Italian beef sandwiches and Gyros! I can't find many places in town that can give great sandwiches like theirs.

My wife and I each had the Italian Beef sandwich. They were awesome, and a welcome change to the burger scene. Service was good and egregious there is friendly. read more

Great food and service. Always accurate and consistent! My family ALWAYS wants it for dinner..

It's very disheartening that in my opinion this restaurant has slipped. I ordered dinner last night, my ultimate cheeseburger was pretty tasteless other than the pickle, I added bacon and asked for a side of mayonnaise but did not receive either if those items. There was not mozzarella on the Italian beef plus the beef was a little more tough than I remembered. So very sad.! I'm not one to complain about my food however, it seems the prices in general have gone up and quality has gone down. I know I ordered to have food ready by 915 pm but due to the time I gave them a tip, but didn't get what I wanted fully. read more

Having moved to Freeport 8 months ago one of the things I really wanted was a good Gyro, or itallian beef. I had stumbled across 312 Beef when they were at the corner of N. Galena and W. Douglas. However, they closed and moved to their current location on S. West Ave. After the move I waited a coupe of months for them to settle in before trying them out. One night the urge for a Gyro hit me... my son and I went off to 312 Beef to try it out... Unfortunately, they did not live up to the hype. The Gyro was okay. Nothing special. I've had better Gyros at a fast-food chain down the road. The Tzatsiki sauce was bland, to me it was as if they used generic sour cream. Their meat was lackluster, an almost bland flavor and none of that rotisserie cooked feel to it. The fries were also unimpressive. They were cooked, but still managed to be limp and soggy. We ordered our food, then drove the 6 minutes to our house to eat it once it was received. Nothing held up. I plan on going back to try their Italian beef, but I'm concerned after the lackluster performance of a standard Gyro. Will I eat it? Yes... Am I going to grave a 312 Beef Gyro... no. read more

Wonderful food and service! We just moved to the area from Florida and we love Chicago style food!! We will be eating here regularly. Great prices and atmosphere. read more

312 Beef & Sausage - This sandwich tastes like a million bucks ! authentic Chicago Italian beef! Welcome home - Hot Dogs Near Me - Freeport, Illinois

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Excellent!! periodically stop and grab food , excellent food and service thanks touch of Chicago's great dogs and beefs

Been here before. Having the Chicago style hot dog. The beef is great too. Nice not having to travel for Chicago style food. You've got to try it. read more

What a pleasant surprise stumbling upon 312 Beef & Sausage! I get a lot of visitors from the West Coast wanting to experience Chicago dogs And Italian beef... 312 can definitely hold its own against any Chicagoland establishment and is now a must do any time friends and family visit. I tried the Italian beef, the gyro, and a Chicago dog on my first visit (don't judge, they just kept getting better!) and all three were top notch! Very clean and unique building w/ a great space in the back for larger gatherings and although I don't gamble, their gaming section was the cleanest and the nicest I've seen around, with free snacks and drinks! Well done team!!! Jeff read more

First time at 312 beef and did not disappoint!! Amazing cheese curds and really good chicago dog. Definitely will be back read more

312 Beef & Sausage - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Freeport, Illinois

Great food. Super friendly, super fast, and clean. AWESOME GRILLED CHEESE SAMMICH. I got the jalapeno grilled cheese. My God it was good! Average prices. No reason to go hungry here. read more

Good food, good price, accommodating, prepared fast while you wait. Chicago dogs and cheese curds are great.

Ok slow service ambiance none nothing special here tried it a few times won't be trying again

Good food fair prices. We enjoyed a friendly staff and food was good even with a little wait to get it.

3 tries to get order right and it was still wrong. Treated as if our service didn't matter. read more

Beef would have been better on the right kind of bread. The bread was like sandwich bread wonder or something. The bread is so important. The guy at the window was like my patronage was not important. Had difficulty seeing the drive through menu cause sun glare. read more

I went to the new location in Freeport and had the Chicago style hot dog and cheese curds. They were both really delicious! I can't wait to try more of their items! read more

Very authentic Chicago style Italian beef. Tasty au jus. Fresh bun + mozzarella + peppers. Liked the fries as well. Reasonably priced and friendly service. Will try gyro next trip. read more

My hubby and I were in Freeport for thanksgiving and his dad told us 312 is worth trying. We ended up staying at the Hampton inn and suites so it was literally walking distance. My husband and I reluctantly checked yelp... knowing Freeporters don't really yelp... but we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of reviews and pictures. Of course I start with pics.... and when I saw the Bacon Avocado dog (Dog of the week), my heart melted... 2 of my favorite ingredients!!! Bacon and Avocado!! I immediately called and asked if they still had this dog of the week.. or if they had the ingredients to make it... they said "no." To make my heart hurt more, they didn't have a dog of the day at all this week due to the short week So we went anyways... I ordered the BLT... without sauce (I don't like anything mayo based) and fries My hubby ordered the Chicago style and the spicy Italian and fries My BLT... was a BLT.. kinda basic... My husbands Chicago style was OMG!!! And his Spicy Italian was OMG.... Good Lord!! Amazing!!!! Amazing!!! Probably one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth! And the fries????.... Sooooo good.. they literally remind me of In-N-Out's fries. Needles to say..... we went back the next day... on the way back to Virginia. I am currently craving the spicy Italian now! read more

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I grew up on Portillo's and 312 is a close second. In Freeport, 312 is now my go to place for a good hotdog.

We tried this place on a whim since we both are from Chicago area. I was pleasantly surprised that the hot dogs were fantastic. They use Vienna Beef hot dogs. My wife had the combination (beef & sausage) and she loved it. We also had the hand cut fries and they too were awesome. We will definitely return this establishment recommend you try them. read more

First time eating there had a chicken wrap and it was amazing. I highly recommend this place. Can't wait to try more on the menu.

This is the best place to get some great food! Love the atmosphere! Makes dining very enjoyable! Hard to choose a favorite food...Italian Sausage, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, all absolutely delicious!!!!! read more

Best Italian Beef Sandwich I've ever had. Very flavorful & tasty - I Highly Recommend

Not even close My hot dog wasn't even hot Bottom line, you want Chicago food you gotta hit the city or the Burbs Please change your name, its misleading read more

Just moved from Chicago to southern Wisconsin and were craving an Italian beef sandwich. It was worth the 30 minute drive to Freeport to find a sandwich that was not only as good as a Chicago Italian beef, but actually even better. The bread, the meat; the gravy, the jardinaire were all perfect. We particularly noticed how well the bread stood up to our "wet" sandwiches. read more

Best Italian Beef sandwich! You can get it wet or however you want it. Note that fries do not appear on their online menu but they do have them, so just ask. This is a pickup only business as they have nowhere to sit. I've had their Chicago dog, which was decent but not incredible (but hey, it IS a hot dog, not the most gourmet food in the world LOL), the Italian Beef, and their chicken sandwich. All were good, but the beef is probably my favorite. And the fries are good. read more

Best Gyros anywhere! portion size and flavor is awesome nice friendly service and menu would make you think you are right in Chicago. If you are a gyro fan this is the place to go. Don't just take my word for it! read more

Fantastic Italian Beef. Busy little joint here. I'll be back next time I'm in town (which is often as Freeport Bicycle Co keeps me coming back). Great job! read more

312 Beef & Sausage - Hot Dogs Near Me - Freeport, Illinois