Cancel

Open app

Search

Dawg Park

4.0 (224 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Order Dawg Park Takeout or Delivery

Dawg Park Photos

DAWG PARK ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Trendy
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Dawg Park

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Connect 4
Lisa S.

Stopped by Dawg Park in the Glen and tried the lemongrass chicken sandwich. It was good, but a little on the dry side--definitely could've used some extra seasoning or sauce. My daughter had the smoky BBQ sandwich and my son went with a hotdog, and they both absolutely loved their picks. The spot itself is super cute and in a great location--right in the Glen, which has that lively city vibe but still in the suburbs. They also have fun extras for the kids like giant Connect 4, which kept them entertained while we ate. Overall, a great place to check out if you're looking for something a little different in the area!

Jasmine P.

Ok, really cute place. Like the dog bowl idea which makes it unique. I'm sure also being dog friendly is great. Ordered a Mac and cheese for my little and an Italian sausage for myself. The Italian sausage is a good size. So definitely worth it. The Mac and cheese was okay. Didn't think it was special but appreciate the option for the little one. Like it's a casual quick food spot. The theme and decor is fun. No complaints on service. They were nice!

Coconut Pineapple Shake
Sabrina C.

Dawg Park is the cutest place, not only because it's made like a mock dog park, but also because you can bring your furry friends in with you! ANDDD, the food are served atop cute doggie bowls! There are two locations- Glenview and South Barrington and at both locations you can get their creative hot dogs, burgers, rice bowls, shakes and much more - along with VEGETARIAN options/substitutes as well! What I tried : Ninja dog, veggie, no bacon - Loved this! Garlic cheese fries - something about that cheesy garlic made the fries magical lol Bbq dawg,veggie, no bacon - very tasty Hot garlic bowl - super filling Spicy basil vegetarian burger - very creative and lots of flavors that compliment each other well Coconut pineapple shake - I can drink this all day Round up your family, fur babies included, and stop at either location for a hearty meal.

we enjoyed together
Grace Z.

We celebrated Lambo's 12 birthday here and absolutely loved it! The chicken and rice was so good--it honestly looked and smelled like human-quality food. You can tell they really care about what they serve. Lambo had the best time, and we'll definitely be back! Thank you .

Chocolate Shake & Chicken Tenders and Fries
Jenna M.

We had such a fun experience at Dawg Park! The dog-themed atmosphere makes the whole place feel playful and unique. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and their kindness really stood out during our visit. Everything is made fresh to order and brought right to your table, which I really appreciated. The ornate milkshakes were a highlight!!!!!They're both beautiful and delicious. Overall, the great food, creative theme, and welcoming staff made this a fantastic experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

Menu Part 2 (Mid-2024)
Dave T.

This is a cute, dog themed hotdog and burger restaurant. They have a fairly large menu of unique hotdog creations that can also be made as a burger or bowl (with rice or diced potato). They also have apps and shakes. The staff (owner possibly?) was super kind and friendly. The pricing here is a bit high, with most hotdogs around $9 and does not include any sides. Milkshakes are also $9. The restaurant was clean, but also pretty empty. There is a play area as well, and some unique seating. The food is served in dog bowls, which may be cute or off-putting depending on how into the theme you are. One of the staff (owner possibly?) had a crying baby on a zoom call, and the volume was turned up so loud you could hear it across the restaurant. This went on for quite some time (10 minutes at least). I get being a parent, but I'm not sure why he didn't just turn it down a bit so it wouldn't bother everyone in the restaurant. The food portions are pretty good. They still don't quite justify the price in my opinion, but you almost certainly won't need more than one of these hotdogs. The ingredient quality is excellent. I am especially a fan of the split top buns they use for the hotdogs, similar to what you would get a lobster roll on or something similar. They use jumbo Vienna Beef hotdogs (the best brand). The combinations however, fall a bit flat for me. I asked several people who had been here as well, and they also felt the combinations were not very cohesive and balanced. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, but not something I would go out of my way to eat again. I think if their flavor combinations were better, or their prices lower, this might be a more compelling offering, but as it stands, it perfectly fits Yelp!'s definition of 3 stars, "OK".

Cheeseburger and fries
Tricia D.

Arf arf! The TLDR (too long, don't read) version is they have gourmet milkshakes that look Instagram worthy but leave a bit to be desired on flavor and value. Average burgers, dogs, and sides. The longer version is this is a unique stop for comfort food like burgers, fries, bowls, and other sandwiches. There's something on the menu for everyone, though I would say the avocado and bacon cheeseburger and teriyaki grilled chicken sandwich I tried here in the past couple months tasted a bit mediocre. Prices were a bit steep for the quality of food. The fries are overly salty. Milkshakes look appealing but lack in flavor delivery, esp since they're $10 a pop. Cute that the meals are served in actual dog bowls. There's also a kiddie corner with some jumbo blocks and huge Connect 4 set.

Menu board w/o prices.
Howard L.

We came here with the grand-darlings and their mom for an elementary school fundraiser.  It's a fun kind of place for the kiddos and for families that might want to bring their dog(s) in with them, as they are welcome.  There were no dogs here tonight though and it was a dinner crowd of mostly school families.  You order at a touch screen and  it takes a little time to complete an order as you are prompted for sandwich and hot dog optional adders and such.  They could probably use another touch pad as there was only one and we fortunately beat a crowd that came behind us.  There were two staffers on duty and they were kept pretty busy. Our party of 5 had: - Smoky BBQ burger, $11.99 (mine) - California BLTA burger, $11.99 - Lemongrass grilled chicken sandwich, $11.99 - Kids' mac n cheese, $5.99 - Plain dawg, $5.99 - A couple orders of fries, $2.99 each. The food total was $58.09 and it was ok tasting but nothing to write home about.  The burgers were tall and messy and the fries were over-salty.  They do offer a pretty good variety of flavors for their dawgs and burgers.   We also later ordered an oreo shake and a chocolate mousse shake for dessert.  These were $8.99 a piece and while refreshing and not overly sweet, they were also watered down.  It also took quite a while to get these (about 30 minutes) after ordering as there were 5 labor-intensive shakes ordered ahead of ours. OK and fun to try once for the novelty of the place, but it's a one and done for us (unless the kiddos insist that is!).

Sally L.

This is a cute restaurant where dogs are allowed inside. All the food are served inside a dog bowl which is a cool concept. We ordered the lemongrass grilled chicken sandwich, crazy curry chicken sandwich, and the spicy basil burger. The sandwiches and the burger were juicy and flavorful. We also got the garlic cheese fries which was pretty good. I think they have rice and chicken for your pet to eat. But I am not sure how much it is since it wasn't on the menu. We saw other customers getting it for their pets. If I come back next time, I would try their shake.

Chicago hot dog and fries
Marianne P.

I was the recipient of a $5 off coupon for my birthday. I took myself to lunch. I visit this place before but every time I come, the staff is amazing, food is great. Your food is served in a dog bowl. Yes, it is! So much fun. Servings are huge so you won't walk away feeling hungry. They allow dogs in the restaurant and even have a separate menu for the pets. I think any restaurant is great when they serve deep fried pickles! The decor is simple but really cute with lots of dogs. Just a fun place to eat.

Teriyaki Ranch Bowl
Matt K.

The nuggets are solid. Loved the teriyaki ranch bowl and yes it's worth getting an order of regular fries and sweet potato fries. 5 stars for service and ambiance. 4.5 on the food Went with my two boys and the gentleman was so patient with us. Thank you!

Len L.

I feel like a dog in Dawg Park as they serve your food in a large shiny dog bowl. Yes they do, as I was surprised. I ordered the Smokey BBQ burger which is exactly what it sounds like, a BBQ burger served in a dog bowl. Burger was very juicy as I had a hard time keeping the burger in one spot after taking a bite. Overall, you can't make a mistake with any burger as the food is done right with great service. They give you a number tent and will call out the number when your food is ready. Cost per order is around $10 and you get plenty of value. I will definitely come back for more.

Liz K.

If you're looking for a fun place to bring the kids this is a great place. The menu has something for everyone from appetizers to burger, hotdogs to milkshakes. There are games plus indoor turf so it's like you're outdoors but really you're inside. I had the fried pickles that tasted just like I expected. My daughter had a buffalo chicken bowl that was good and served in a dog bowl. That was fun! We both had milkshakes and they were good, presentation was over the top. It's pretty pricey for what it is (I paid $43 for 2 shakes, fried pickles and the bowl). However, it was a fun experience so...

French Vanilla Shake

See all

Reviews are generally positive. Many enjoy the playful dog-themed atmosphere, friendly staff, and a creative menu with generous portions.

Read the full review summary in the app

Photo of Sharon H.
532
11
18

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of T M.
0
4
3

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Mona P.
2
49
47

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

The fries were soooo overly salted they were non edible. So disappointed. They were literally coated in salt.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Aaron M.
90
409
223

3 years ago

Dirty, pricy and poor quality. I recommend lazy dog in Vernon Hills to bring your dog.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Abby T.
0
10
29

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Karlee T.
97
19
16

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Luana A.
224
26
14

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jack A.
173
427
1677

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of John K.
566
12
16

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Thank you John! So glad you guys liked our place. Riley is adorable!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of S S.
34
202
55

6 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Mark K.

Mark K.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lauren E.
131
23
0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 3 of 6

Ask the Community - Dawg Park

Any gluten free options for buns?

Unfortunately, we do not have gluten free buns, but you can substitute the bun for a lettuce wrap or bed of lettuce.

Do you offer a dog menu as well?

Yes, we offer Just For Dogs bowls where you can choose between unseasoned grilled chicken or beef patty over white rice.

Can I bring my dog inside and eat with him?

Yes

Do they serve beyond burgers?

Yes we do. Any of our burgers can be made with a Beyond Meat patty. We also offer vegetarian hot dogs from Tofurky, which can be substituted in any of our dawgs, including the tempura-battered Ninja Dawg. Hope this helps.

View All 6 Questions

You might also consider

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2.2(10 reviews)
1.6 mi

This is a newish Popeyes in a strip mall location.  I was in the vicinity and picked up a carryout…read more2 piece $5 fave (2 pieces and a biscuit).  I don't know what's with all the Yelp complaints, but at Tuesday dinner time, I got a nice piping hot and fresh serving of 2 delicious chicken pieces, and I could specify via their app a breast and a thigh with no extra charge.  It  was also fairly busy with a couple of large orders in front of me.  Their smallish space is cozy, clean, airy, and modern.  The order-taker behind the counter was a good guy too. Thumbs up and Popeyes is the best!

Ordered thru their app today. Between today and the previous time I went here I will not be back…read more The biscuit that came with my meal was hard as a rock and ice cold. As far as the chicken tenders go tender is not what I would call them. The breading was rock hard like it was yesterday's food and the chicken was dried out. Seems like when you order a special from here you get day old food that they just reheat. Higher prices for lesser quality. Popeyes used to be good. Now they sell you day old food to turn a profit. I have read their reviews unfortunately after I went there and this seems to be typical of this location. All of their replies are condescending with no effort to actually make things right. Bunch of apologies but no action at all. Frankly I was shocked to see any positive reviews at all. So under that there's a response from Popeyes to my review. No indication of what they are interested in actually doing about the garbage food they served me, just some generic response that I would bet is an automatic reply and not even a real person.

Photos
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

See all

Grandpa's Place - Wings

Grandpa's Place

3.4(152 reviews)
1.4 mi
•$$

My friend and I met at Grandpa's Place for a bite to eat before our mahjong session. Since our…read moresession was to be held in the downstairs area, this made perfect sense. A neighborhood fixture across from the Metra, Grandpa's has a certain grungy retro charm, and looks like it was decorated by, well, Grandpa. Kind of a Cheers-type establishment, where everyone knows your name. The menu is simple bar fare. I had a soup and half sandwich, my friend had a sandwich. Food came out very quickly and staff checked on us several times, asked about drink refills, etc. We are considering attending another mahjong session so we may return to try other items.

What can improve? Everything…read more Apparently Grandpa's Place has been around for years. My dad had an office and n Glenview when I was younger and this place was there and he had never heard of it. I guess if you were local or took the Metra, then you knew. I made a reservation as there were twelve of us coming in. We arrive for our monthly Burger Club with high hopes. It's a cute place. They have a nice outdoor deck area and the inside has a nice wooden bar with tables around it with two or three additional rooms of seating, too. We asked for separate checks, and our server told us it was no problem (it was). They have a lot of burgers to choose from so we thought that this would be a great place to go. I'll say this, our server was wonderful. Super nice, really friendly, always refilling drinks. Just a wonderful experience with her. And that's where it ends. My burger came our perfectly prepared (they ask what temperature you want and I wanted medium rare). The patties are insanely thin and toppings, while fresh, are overly abundant. Fresh lettuce, tasty pickles, etc. the burger had no flavor. No salt or pepper to season it or anything. And mine was the best of the group. Others received burgers that were overcooked, had the wrong buns, came with caramelized onions, but were raw -were sent back and came back raw again - and the sides were underwhelming. I don't like ketchup, so I asked for ranch and it was thick and had a funky flavor to it. Then bills came and they were all wrong. She had mixed up every bill. Thankfully most burgers cost the same, but drinks and some side upgrades don't. We will never go back here. I have no idea how they stay in business.

Photos
Grandpa's Place
Grandpa's Place - Chicken kabobs with rice

Chicken kabobs with rice

Grandpa's Place - Menu January 2026

See all

Menu January 2026

Steak ’n Shake - Jr. Strawberry Banana frozen yogurt shake

Steak ’n Shake

2.6(141 reviews)
1.2 mi
•$

Always a good experience here! Staff is nice. Crispy fries and crispy frisco melt! I like how the…read moreshake comes out first to give me a chance to enjoy before the food.

Oy vey! Reading other reviews, I was worried that I'd either be eating cardboard, or be required to…read morelock myself in the bathroom for 3-5 business days. Neither was the case, and it was instead an above-average fast food experience. Now... do you remember when the fries at McD's were actually worth raving about? Yeah... it was likely when they were cooked in beef tallow, as opposed to oil with beef flavor added (really!). I don't buy into the belief that one must go after seed oils with torch and pitchforks, but I do love a darn good fry, and Steak 'n Shake delivered! They were hot, fresh, and well seasoned. The burger itself was respectable as far as fast food goes. It was cooked fresh and assembled with care. The meat was well seasoned, and the veggies gave a good balance in terms of freshness. While the smashed patties didn't have the lacy crisp edges a next-level smashburger does, it's fast food, so I'm not going to hold it against them (I may be tough, but I am reasonable!). It did take a hot minute for the food to come out, but I was not in a hurry, and I want to recognize that everything appeared to be cooked fresh to order. It was very quiet at the time, so please be aware that during a busy time, YMMV. Finally, the service was perfectly polite and friendly. Final verdict: Steak 'n Shake has by 'good' by definition burgers. Where they shine, though, is the fries, and not for a lack of seed oils, but for being hot, fresh, and flavorful! Thus, we are left with a place that is not a destination, but one to visit when I am in the area craving a superb fast-food fry!

Photos
Steak ’n Shake - Fresco Melt.

Fresco Melt.

Steak ’n Shake - Chili 5-Way.

Chili 5-Way.

Steak ’n Shake - Steakburger.

See all

Steakburger.

North Branch Pizza & Burger Company - Margarita pizza

North Branch Pizza & Burger Company

3.8(540 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

We had another good experience at North Branch Pizza and Burger Company. Service was outstanding…read moreand the food was very good. It's a bit dark inside but not enough to be really bothersome. It can also be loud but we were fortunate to pick a time when it wasn't crowded. For our meals, two people had cheap salads and one had a Caesar salad. All were good. For our meals, two people shared a thin crust pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. One had the Cowboy Sandwich and I had the Mr. Miyagi wrap. Portions are huge and the food is good overall. The Cowboy Sandwich was huge and very good. My Mr. Miyagi wrap was also good. It could have had a little more chicken on it, but it was fine. (The aioli had a nice kick to it.) For the pizza, the dough was a little bit sweet. The edges were crusty like Chicago tavern pizza but the center was a little soggy. As mentioned the service was great - not just the server but the support staff, too.

I went for a work dinner and left completely stuffed for hours. Having it fresh out of the oven…read moreinstead of delivered really changes the experience, this was some of the best deep dish I've had and easily one of the biggest. We started with nachos and Wisconsin cheese curds for the table. Then came the deep dish assault: a pepperoni (15"), a margherita (15"), and a Father George (10", which is what I ordered) between the four of us on pizza duty. We barely made a dent and ended up taking home a ton of leftovers. A few others at the table ordered burgers instead and seemed to enjoy those too. If you're going with a group, order less than you think you need. These pies are enormous and every bite delivers. We all left full and satisfied for hours afterward.

Photos
North Branch Pizza & Burger Company - Interior

Interior

North Branch Pizza & Burger Company - Nachos

Nachos

North Branch Pizza & Burger Company

See all

Dawg Park - hotdog - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...