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    35th Street Red Hots

    4.1 (133 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Hot Dogs
    Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    35TH STREET RED HOTS ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Single dog with fries
    Cathy H.

    This one is an oldie and STILL a goodie! Stopped by 35th street Red Hots today for classic hot dog with fries and as you can see it did not disappoint! This is a cash only service and they serve hot dogs, polish's and burgers. I always opt for their hot dog with everything (raw onions, sports peppers and mustard) with their fresh cut fries. BOMB! Always friendly service upon entry. This is a small joint with limited counter seating in the lobby walk through with picnic tables outside for outdoor dining. Located steps away from Sox stadium, so I'm sure it's a treat for ball park attendees. I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. Enjoy! Tell'em Cat sent you!

    Sign out front.  Only about a block down from White Sox Stadium.
    Tim S.

    After I took the Green Line back to my car, I drove back this way to hit up 35th Street Red Hots. Its literally right outside Rate Field like a block away. Good location! I went with a hot dog (comes with fries...really, really, really good fries!). How was it? Hot Dog and Fries- It was great! Depression style, soft bun, good toppings, good snap. Now to the fries.............If you know me, you know that I love a good fresh cut fry. They were perfectly crispy outside, soft inside. Cheers to the fry cook at this establishment. They were head and shoulders above all other fries that I sampled in the great city of Chicago. Perfection! Would definitely make this place my hot dog joint if I lived in Chicago. Really enjoyed it!

    Grant A.

    An all time debate in Chicago+ across the nation is who does the best burger. It was this year I learned that this place is run+operated by the same people that do the Red Hot ranch burger that some people think is Chicagos best burger. They are cash only with an ATM right outside. I was excited about this because this location is lot closer to where I live compared to north side location of Red Hot ranches. They do one tasty burger. Got a single patty. I also like how they do French fries from actual potatoes you can see them cut with machine. I do my burger without the special sauce.

    Menu 4-16-24 includes the RHR Burger!
    Elvin C.

    Had not realized that the Red Hot Ranch burger was also brought to 35th St. Red Hots. Looks like this was introduced to all RHR locations since 2021 and menu and prices are similar to RHR on Ashland. No fish sandwich and no self-serve fountain, but this is a smaller place with still a counter for indoor seating for bad weather. $7.23 (or $8 incl tax) gets you their double cheese with a generous amount of fries. If the weather is good you got two picnic tables up front and two on the side with umbrella shades. They've got ketchup bottles ready to borrow if you're dining inside/outside.

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    Rob G.

    This is the place to go before or after a Sox game. Located just west of the stadium, this typical looking hot dog stand is does dogs and fries right! I went with the double dog with all the fixings and this stands with all the great Chicago spots. The fries were perfectly cooked. The service was nothing to write home about and perhaps a little surly at times. Not taking any stars away as it was busy and well, expected as part of the Chi hot dog experience. Enjoy!

    Jenna M.

    Solid neighborhood hot dog shack. Ordered a polish and a hot dog with everything. Simple, fast and super yummy. After going to college nearby ages ago, I'm disappointed I didn't walk past Comiskey to try it out - but glad I was able to this time.

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    2 years ago

    In the mood for a good ole school burger. This is your spot. Hand cut fries are delicious!!! Shrimp are good also.

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    Very good burgers and fries. Best to go in the warmer months when you can sit outside.

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    Great spot reminds me of Jimmy from the West side. I love the fries and the hot dogs and the polishes are great.

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    2 years ago

    Great Depression dog, super fries and maybe the best of all, the fried shrimp, delicious. It's a few minutes walk away from the ballpark.

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    Always go here before Sox games mainly for the Shrimp and Orlando is always on his game.

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    Dogs were terrible, fries were also cold. The women working were very slow. I won't go back.

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    Everything is good here. Cooked fresh to order. My favorite is the shrimp with mild sauce

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    A LOCAL CLASSIC! I…read moreloved this spot so much I ended up coming back twice. It has that classic late night comfort food vibe and feels like one of those staple spots you have to try at least once. First night I ordered a polish hot dog with everything on it and a fish sandwich w/ extra grilled onions. Super cool that your order comes with fries and I added a cheese cup both times. In my opinion the fries were mid the first go around, but second time they were better. Definitely tasted better dipped in cheese. They were kinda airy in texture, if that makes sense. Polish hot dog was around a 6.5-7/10 for me. It did taste better warmed up the next day. What I was most obsessed with was the double cheeseburger and fish sandwich! both were easily a 10/10. Super good prices and worth the money. Also, the chile peppers were sooo bomb and hotter than I expected ! I wanted to eat them all, but they were packing some serious heat! The lemon Italian ice is where it's at, make sure to order one! You can also mix it with strawberry, but both times people recommended the lemon and now I see why. The line gets super active and busy past 10-11pm, but during the daytime it's way less crowded. Even when it gets packed the line moves pretty quick. They stay open late and close at 1am which is nice.

    Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 3 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 4 Chicago known for hotdogs, pizza, Italian beef and popcorn!! I didn't get it but after a long night that hotdog killed it!! Got the polish original and the all beef and bomb were banging!! And the fries wth is up with Chicago and their amazing fries!? Service here as good as it gets fast and easy. And price man worth it!!

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    Before.... Polish Sausage Sandwich

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    3.9(7.4k reviews)
    4.3 mi•River North, Near North Side
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    This place is wild. From the ordering system to the wonderful lady calling out the orders ready,…read moreit's a food hall trip. And the French, er, Italian Beef, outstanding, even with all the hype. And I can't compare it to the others, I can only compare it to the French, sorry, yea, French dips I've had everywhere else. Great. HOWEVER....the chocolate cake shake stole the show! Period. Yes, definitely worth a stop here when in Chicago.

    I've been hearing so much about Chicago hot dogs and decided since I was in town why not try one so…read moreI checked out Portilo's & Barnelli's Chicago that so many people told me to try. It is a pretty neat place when went in I saw that they have a lot of memorabilia all around the place. Also famous people have also been there with their autographs on their pictures. This place was quite busy which tells me that it must be good. It was very organized you can order your meal on a kiosk or at the counter. We decided to order it at the counter I ordered a famous Chicago hot dog which is an all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with chop onions, sweet pickle relish, tomato slices, dill pickle and a small spicy pepper with no ketchup but does have yellow mustard the price you could not bet it was very reasonable my guest ordered an Italian sandwich. After ordering the cashier gives you a receipt with your number on it and you step to the side. Then you wait until your number is called and that's how you get your order. Yes it was crowded but we waited for our two items for at least a half an hour which to me was unacceptable but besides that the place is really neat to try and the hot dog as well as the Italian sandwich was delicious definitely will be back again fingers crossed that we don't have to wait so long but the wait was worth it. They also have lots of seating around the restaurant. There is a second story as well you could sit up there.

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    Al's Beef

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    3.3(690 reviews)
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    Best thing I've eaten since I've been here! Came to the area to specifically to try this place. I…read moregot the regular beef, dipped in whatever juice they dipped it in and I added cheddar cheese. So messy and but justified because of the taste. The meat was so tender and the juice helped me eat it at a faster speed, which I gladly did :) Some seating inside and some outside, but not a whole lot. I really thought the prices were fair and they service was great. So glad I made the stop here

    This is the OG location of the legendary Al's #1 Beef near the University of Illinois - Chicago…read morecampus in downtown. There's even a street sign honoring this institution for its contribution to the culinary scene of the Windy City. I made a stop here during a recent trip after walking over from the bus station. There was an onsite parking lot with about a dozen spaces. It was completely full as I arrived. The decor was like an old school diner but with a service counter for ordering and pickup. There was a countertop and some small tables for inside seating. A few picnic tables with canopies were located adjacent to the sidewalk if you wanted to sit outside. A couple of menu boards hung behind the counter. One displayed the combination deals while the other listed the a la carte offerings. I never realized that hot dogs and Italian sausage sandwiches were so prominent here. It's a cash only operation, and I wasn't super hungry. My choice ended up being a Regular Beef with provolone and giardiniera (relish of hot and sweet peppers) added. The two toppings cost $0.95 each. I asked for the sandwich to be dipped in au jus which made it wet upon wrapping inside the waxed paper. Upon opening the package, it had to be the messiest sandwich I have encountered. A six-inch long roll was packed with juicy sliced beef and topped with the relish. The cheese was buried somewhere inside the bread as I could barely detect it. A couple of aspects lowered my rating for this place. The first was the price as I expected a regular sized beef sandwich to be more substantial. The second was the number of flies and hornets that were buzzing around the outside seating. I wanted to sit at a table to enjoy my item, but it wasn't possible with the presence of the insects. I think if the tables were wiped down more frequently and/or the garbage can was emptied, then that would have reduced the flying pests. As others have noted, there's no bathroom so washing your hands afterwards was not possible.

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