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    Boss Dawgz

    4.6 (170 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Boss Classic
    Marianne D.

    We stopped for lunch at Boss Dawgz. Hubby had the Chili Boss and I went with the Chicago Style, a classic. The homemade buns are like none other, so fresh and soft, and the fries...chef's kiss. Boss Dawgs has 30+ creative varieties of hot dogs plus specials and also Italian beef, brats and Polish sausage. Their buns are made daily in house from scratch, as is their chili for chili dogs. They have the best fresh-cut fries, too. I highly recommend a visit if you venture to the Chicago west burbs. The owner William is personable and we loved talking to him. He cares about his food and customers.

    Boss Classic and Jalapeño Cheddar Brat
    Bill G.

    I apologize for the cliche, but to me this place is indeed "a slice of Americana". [[HIGHLIGHT]]This owner has a very nice set-up. Easy to pull in and out of, a quaint building, and the layout reminds me of an old style drive-up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a very nice day, with a nice group of families enjoying a casual lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Order to go, eat inside, eat outside, it's all good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my first time here, so I actually let the couple in front of me go first, while I studied the plethora of dog and sausage creations. I decided on the Boss Classic and the Jalapeño Cheddar Brat. The bun was fresh (he takes pride in his buns, which is nice), and the dogs and fries were quite tasty. There are so many options available, that I would feel compelled to try something different on every future visit. Wonderful people and a well organized ordering and assembly process. It's a bit of a drive for me, but I'll be back.

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    Janae J.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Driving up I already loved the vibe there's lots of outdoor picnic table seating and string lights next to their big sign and I noticed how clean all the tables were.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stepping inside we started checking out the menu there were so many items that sounded amazing! The owner William was in and he was super friendly and helpful explained the menu all the combo deals and great recommendations. I had to go with the boss beef (a delicious Italian beef sandwich dipped and topped with their flavorful spicy giardiniera) it comes with a generous pile of fries which we opted out of since we also ordered a dawgz combo which includes two signature dawgz fries and a drink. Again went with the recs and was not disappointed! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this place everyone has as so fun and had a great energy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely stop again when I'm back in town

    Aaron C.

    Highlights: & Came for Chicago hot dogs, and Boss Dawgz became my new go-to! & Amazing, amazing service, easily top ten service I received all year (2024) & [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family fun ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ambiance/Service: [[HIGHLIGHT]]A few weeks before Christmas, it was all decorated. With the kids drawings on display, it had a vibe like someone invited me to their home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sure it's a place of business and i paid money for the food, though the vibe of the place is a familiar hospitality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I was there, a lady walked in and as soon as she was in the doorway, the owner greeted her by name and asked if she wanted her usual (she did). Food: & Das Brat - so good! It's advertised as "char-grilled" and it was definitely charred. This is on me, though I should have asked for it to be less charred. 4/5 & Maxwell Street Polish - same char-grilled comment as for Das Brat, and overall so delicious. I had been waiting six months for a proper polish sausage and this was so worth the wait! 4/5 & Corn dog - this was one of the rotating items on the menu, though I'd have to say this was a disappointment. Compared to the Boss Classic or the Boss Dawg, it was so small and dry. Skip the corn dog and get a Boss Classic. 1/5 & Boss Classic - it's like a Chicago dog but with added personality and creativity. The Mayo is a great addition. Loved this one! 5/5 & We also got a Old Chicago or Chicago Style. Whichever it was, it was awesome! 5/5

    Vegetarian option was perfect. Satisfied my Hot Dog craving.  Thanks Boss!
    Irma R.

    Best Vegetarian Versions available at Boss Dawgz. Awesome! Choose a style and they deliver. Thanks Boss!

    House "rules"
    Pete J.

    The owner works the counter! Excellent fries which are handcut and double fried. Genuine Maxwell Street Polish dogs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to bring kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Reasonable prices. Spicy chili. So good.

    Chili Boss (no onions)
    Michelle M.

    First time at Boss Dawgs and impressed by the staff! The gentleman that took and made my order was super cool and stayed the chili and buns are made in house! I ordered the Chili Boss hot dog and it was great! The chili had lots of flavor and had a kick to it. The bun was so soft and the homemade French fries that came with the hot dog were delicious! I'll be back to try more!

    Chicago Style Boss Classic The Lady Knows
    Sangho K.

    The best hot dog I ever had with Great service. I heard about this place from local facebook group and didn't believe what so special this place is. I never expected such a good food and be surprised.

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    Alice K.

    Hot dogs done right. The staff is quick and you can get in and out in a hurry! I will be back

    Fresh bread
    Ishani B.

    Boss Dawgz is the perfect place to go enjoy over 20 different types of hotdog! You can either take a single dawg or do a combo of two. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is perfect on a pleasant day. I got the week special which was a Caribbean Boss Dawg. Boss dawg with bacon and charred pineapple! The combo comes with large fries and a drink. Fries are well seasoned and better than fast food restaurant standards. On a side note they have a fun activity to keep the kids engaged. A drawing of the hotdog which kids can color into based on their liking.

    Jalepano Popper Dog, other side is the Elgringo and the Boss Classic.

    They have a wide variety of different styles of Hotdogs you can get, The fries were fantastic!!! The service was friendly. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was clean, Even the bathroom![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I feel this place is a hidden Gem.

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    Drive by and decided to stop for a dog! So glad I did - home Made buns and fries! Delicious

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    Insanely fabulous service, best dogs I've ever had period. Just ask them to pick for you, all of them are insane.

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    The hotdog literally stunk, the fries stunk. I threw it all away. I did not even have one bite of the garbage. Don't go there,

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    11 months ago

    This was a fabulous surprise. I was looking for standard, hot dog stand and this is more like French chef creates American nostalgia.

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    Incredible menu. Buns are baked onsite and are absolutely delicious. Possibly the best hot dog that I've ever had.

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