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    Dave's Red Hots

    4.8 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Hot Dogs
    Closed 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    10 days ago

    Food is so Good. I suggest the the Pastrami sandwich & the double Red hots with the skin on fries DELICIOUS

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    3 years ago

    The food and service were absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be coming back again.

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    3 years ago

    No red hotdogs compare to Dave's at all... GREAT FOOD AND GREAT PEOPLE!!!!! On top of that the customer service is GREAT!

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    7 years ago

    Local favorite! I've been enjoying it since I was a kid. They never fail to disappoint. Definitely a must have!

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    8 years ago

    ihave been eat David hot dog since i was a child and ever time i come home I make sure get it in

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    11 years ago

    This is not an ordinary hotdog place. This place is Good. I can't explain it, besides it's just good.

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    10 years ago

    Really good Chicago style hot dog and fries. I believe they are cash only but definitely worth going to

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    12 years ago

    Best hotdogs in chicago. Pastrami is great. Fries are excellent. Overall good place to eat.

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    Best dog ever. Fries outta this world! Horrible neighborhood, but worth the risk of bodily harm.

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    11 years ago

    Grew up on Dave's. Best red hots EVER!... Old School hot dogs and fries. Excellent!!!!

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