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You really can't go wrong with a classic Polish topped with grilled onions and mustard. Simple, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving! This place has a fun, nostalgic vibe that reminds me of neighborhood hot dog stands from the '80s. The vintage photos and décor give it plenty of character, making it feel like an old-school Chicago spot. The fountain drink selection is impressive, with plenty of choices to satisfy just about anyone. The prices are fair, the portions are satisfying, and the restaurant is clean and inviting. My only drawback is the ordering system. While ordering from a touchscreen is quick and efficient, I think it takes away some of the personal interaction between customers and staff. It's not a dealbreaker, but I do miss being greeted by someone behind the counter and placing my order the old-fashioned way. Overall, it's a great place to grab a bite. If you're looking for a tasty Chicago-style Polish in a casual setting, this spot is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back.
Devil Dawgs is a great place to check out if you're downtown and want to try a Chicago dog or any of their other unique hot dogs. I got the vegan Chicago style dog and the spicy chicken sandwich and shared an order of fries with my sibs. Bag of fries is pretty big so I'd recommend grabbing some to share. Surprisingly my favorite item was the spicy chicken sandwich. It was a little big and messy but it had great flavor. The place is kinda small so grab a table as soon as one opens up and then order at the tablet in front. Food was hot and fresh. I didn't get to try a milkshake but I was curious about them as the flavors sounded good, next time.
This location of Devil Dawgs does have some indoor seating available (~20 seats) and ordering is done on the tablets at the front before seating and bussing your own tables. While the portion sizes aren't the biggest for the price, everything comes out fresh and piping hot. Cheese Curds (4.5/5): Super salty, perfectly light crunch on the outside. An absolute hazard to eat and easily the best thing I had here. Onion Rings (1/5): The batter on the onion rings were ridiculously sweet to the point it almost tasted like funnel cake batter. Not sure if it's normally that texture, but definitely a miss. Devil Dawg (4/5): Bun and toppings are pretty much standard issue down the board, but the actual hot dog is a much nicer quality than at other spots around the city with a good snap. Portillo's is definitely a vibe, but I do prefer the Chicago dog here. Nicely balanced across sodium, tangy, sharpness, and even a bit of spice.
We were in the area and since this spot was in walking distance we decided to dine here for a date night out. I love that I am able to order on their kiosk & as I receive their emails I was able to input a code for free fries. I ordered their Italian beef sandwich, first time as I typically go for their hot dogs. Our order came out quickly with an exception to the milkshake which required a little more time. I will say, the Italian beef could be a little more flavorful, but I feel like that's a Chicagoan thing to say. I ordered mine slightly wet. The fries were good, hand cut in case that's an important distinction to make. We were pleased with our order. I will call out that there is no public restroom which was a slight inconvenience but overall it was a good experience.
Intrigued by the Icelandic Dawg which has similar ingredients to the traditional Danish Red hotdog with everything :-). Had to try it out, kinda pricey at $8.50 but hit the spot and has a kick to it! Only thing missing was really the pickles on top :-) Not a really busy location past dinner time. Service was not the fastest, but made to order :-)
This is pound for pound (or oz for oz) one of the best shakes in America. I have yet to find one that is perfect from start to end like this. And they make it so fast! Great vibes.
Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed it was full of people and upbeat music was playing. I was immediately drawn to their digital menu board. After seeing their vegan options, I was happy to see that they offer vegan hot dogs made two ways but sad that their fries and tater tots are cooked in beef tallow, and surprised that the hot dogs were $7.00 which might be too expensive for some people. After we ordered a vegan Chicago dog with a soda for me and a vegan Chicago dog with a bucket of fries for hubby, our food was quickly prepared and delivered. Although my vegan hot dog was cooked well, I was slightly annoyed at how quickly the dog fell out of the bun and the large amount of neon green relish which minimize the other flavors of the hot dog. Likewise, I was saddened and surprised and that none of their sides (fries and tater tots) are vegan friendly since they cook these items in beef tallow. Overall, while the vegan hot dog was delicious, I feel that $7 is a bit pricey for a vegan hotdog especially when there aren't any vegan sides available.
First time at this place. As soon as you come into the establishment the smell of great food oozes. You self order. And they call your name when your order is ready. I ordered a Chicago Dog with some home fries. Perfect bite of the sausage with the peppers onions. And the fries sizzling hot with the skin. Great little spot.
Pretty pricey for some hot dogs but they're so good. I prefer devil dawgs to portillos and their selection of hot dog dishes is phenomenal. Whenever someone visits, i make sure we go here to get a Chicago dog. Tho im torn between the standard jumbo chicago dog and the green chile dog. Service is quick and great, everything is clean and organized tho the spot is pretty small so it can get crowded in a rush.
I love stopping here. It's the best place to get the cheapest dogs. I'd always recommend getting the two because you'll always want another one. The service was very fast and we were there while they were full. There is seating inside, but not a whole lot so don't plan on staying. We've been a couple of times now when we're visiting and will definitely be back again!
BLUF: Place to come once and say you did. Food (3/5): I'm not even sure what I ate. Pickles on pickles on pickles. The neon leprechaun cum on my dog & pickles was... gross. I couldn't finish mine. The fries were amazing. The other dogs we got were delicious. My stomach did NOT agree with me after, but it was worth it. Service (5/5): Quick & limited interaction. You can order with a human or just use their kiosk. The kiosk was easy, had photos, and made it easy to customize items. Ambiance (5/5): Hole-in-the-wall place. Graffiti on the walls and sticky tables. It's your typical dive-eatery. No parking.
Front desk at our hotel recommended this place and it was closer to try this than Portillo's. Small space with ordering at the counter in the back or a kiosk for self order. Only a few 4 foot person tables and some high top for 2. No bathroom. Closest one is Pete's around the corner at the end of the next block. 5/5 bucket of fries w/cheese. The fries were soft and super flavorful. Not crispy if that's your kind of thing. The nacho cheese was on the side and warm and tasty. They gave us 2 containers for one order which i appreciated. 5/5 it's not a corn dawg with cotija cheese and corn. My fave one. Very flavorful. The hot dog itself was also delicious. 4/5 Chicago dawg - got the small size which was perfect since we sampled so much. 4/5 hot chile cheddar dawg - super cheesy and added onions. My second fav. 4.5/5 Italian beef - wet with hot jardiane (sp). The peppers were spicy but really good. It's a pretty large serving. 5/5 caramel salty pretzel shake - the pretzel bits were a perfect salty mix. Pricing was very reasonable! I'd come back again for the not your corn dawg and shake!
Yum! They have a variety of hotdogs but I got their chicago dog. A little pricey for hotdogs but worth trying for the experience.
Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the Chicago-style hot dogs, menu variety, and milkshakes and malts. Service is fast and friendly.
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3 years ago
Staying at the Hilton we wanted a quick bite. Hit Devil Dawgs- quick service -I had the big Chicago dawg and a lil cheese slider and fries ..delicious, quick and sloppy. Just as you would expect- We will be back. read more
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Vienna beef Chicago dog with all the fixings. Super good. Fries were yummy and the shake was huge! read more
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Tater tots were great. My coney cheese was average. Great price and fast service. No cash. read more
4 years ago
Trying the Big Chicago $7.75 this is only the hotdog the French fries are not include or can soda total was the cost $15.35 The only reason was the service they provided was not very welcoming or even seems to care if I was there to eat into I had to approach them to get my order going !! From that the Hotdog was great read more
We had to grab a Chicago Dog while we were in town this time, the last few visits we had neglected our duty to enjoy this specific delight. I found it very interesting that like pizza, the experience of eating a simple hot dog varies greatly depending if you are in LA, Chicago, or NYC. All good, all different. Food: We decided on having the Chicago Dawg and Blue Demon Dawg. The Chicago Dawg was the traditional offering with the tomato, neon green relish, pickle, etc. The Blue Demon Dawg was a tribute to DePaul University (our daughter is a student so we HAD to get this!) with a spicy hot dog with sauerkraut, devil sauce, spicy mustard, and a pickle. My wife preferred the Chicago while I like the Blue Demon a little better. Both were great...oh and get some of their hand cut fries..the perfect greasy complement to your dawg! Service: Order at the counter, pick up your dawgs when they call your number. Couldn't get much simpler and the service was quick and friendly, Value: Great value (from an out of town visitor staying on Michigan Ave) for a quick and tasty lunch. The lunch for two of us was less that $15 making this by far the cheapest meal during our visit! Atmosphere: They had a few low and high tops as well as counter seating at the window. It did get pretty crowded while we were there but we were able to grab a high top table for two. Luckily the food here does not take long to devour so tables turn over relatively quickly. Overall: We really enjoyed the dawgs and I'd recommend stopping by if you want a quick lunch and experience grab a pretty good hot dog! read more
As a New Yorker I was so excited for this hot dog and it sure served me right. I saw a picture of Anthony Bourdain eating at devil dawg so I knew I came to the right place. Came during covid so I brought the dogs outside, bought beers from 711 and chowed down. Me and my friends ordered the Chicago dog and wanted to try something classic. Absolutley delicious! If I could go back to Chicago and get those dogs I most definielty would. read more
3 years ago
Always enjoy coming to this and the Wicker park location. I def miss the original location under the Fullerton L Train( a lot of you never got to experience that location ), but these are just as good. Came when it was busy, little bit of a wait but worth it. Got the peppermint holiday shake, sweet and delicious! Pricing I feel is reasonable and the bag of fries or tots are huge! Table room is limited and parking can be tough, but its worth coming by if you are in the area! read more
I was never really a hot dog person even when I ate meat, so its hard for me to give a solid opinion. As for the atmosphere , definitely a fun casual spot to come with friends and there's a TV to watch sports which is nice. I ordered the blue devil + giardiniera pickles with the vegan dog. It was really tasty even though I normally don't eat stuff like hot dogs of thr plant-based variety. The toppings were great but like all the other hot dog spots, I didn't really care for the bun. I can't remember what everyone else ordered but their overall feedback was the same. It seems looked Chicago style dogs are more about the variety of toppings and the focus is less on the meat. Don't expect the dogs to change your life but come more to experience the creative toppings these spots have to offer. We also ordered the onion rings to share. They were crispy and fried up nicely. read more
After two years in Chicago, I finally had Devil Dawgs! Their Chicago Dog lived up to its reputation: an abundance of fresh, tangy veggies enveloping a meaty, juicy dog. I've had fancier gourmet dogs, this $3.50 dog delivered just as much substance while complementing the rest of the ingredients. The bf got the "Not a Corn Dog" which is basically a Mexican corn salad + pico de gallo on a bun. There's too much going on there for me but he loved it. And their fries! Who knew their fries are so good too. I'm still salivating over their Chicago Dog as I type this a week later. But The Elvis Slider - I'm also eyeing you for next time! read more
3 years ago
I came here only for the Chicago dawg. This was my second time having this. The first time was at a food stand at the Millennium park. It was so delicious , I wanted to get seconds. Unfortunately, this place did not compare. It lacked flavor. It's a little messy to eat and the bun came apart before I even took a bite of it. The restaurant is tiny and has small walk space. I would come back to try other stuff on the menu. read more
3 years ago
Great grub! Luckily we got there with a lot of snow, so there wasn't a line. We ordered a Chicago dog, a Chicago polish and a Coney dog. We also ordered some onion rings and a peanut butter and chocolate shake. All were amazing. Definitely worth a visit...make sure you over order like I did, you may feel full, but you leave happy. read more
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This is my first time having food from here. I'm going to get right to the point. The food is overrated and overpriced. I did not get the hot dog, but I got their cheeseburger. Now, the cheeseburger was actually good. The downside is you're paying $9 for a burger the size of White Castles, and that's including 2 patties with everything. The fountain drink machine was messed up. All the selections where flat and had no taste. This place is best when you're drunk. You won't notice how much of a rip off it is when you aren't sober.... read more
8 years ago
I learned that when in doubt stick with the branding of the company. I guess they are know for dogs hence the name but noooooo I had to try their yahya chicken slider. This burger was supposed to be jerk chicken Bob Marley inspired sandwich. I feel like it was far from it. The way to master the jerk is by some real marinating of some authentic jerk sauce. It seemed as though they grilled the meat then placed the sauce. What attracted me was the mango Cole slaw and I expected more from it to be honest. I wanted the spicy and sweet sensation but unfortunately that's not what I got. Don't get me wrong the burger itself has potential. I just wish I tried a hit dog. As for the shake, I ordered a mango shake and it was phenomenal. Kudos on the shake and the fries where great and they were not cheap when they handed them out. Food: 2.5 Customer service: 5 read more
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My husband heard about this joint during our most recent visit to Chicago. We were traveling with our teenage son and two of his friends, so we needed a place to eat that offered a variety of food choices. Devil Dawgs did not disappoint. Offering dogs, sliders and chicken sandwiches, the boys were quite satisfied. So were we. I tried the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger slider with onion rings. My husband ordered the Breakfast Burger slider and French fries. One of the boys ordered the chicken sandwich and the other two boys ordered sliders as well. The chicken sandwich was huge and the sliders were decent sized as well, especially for being sliders. The onion rings appeared to be hand-breaded and the fries hand-cut. Everything was delicious and not greasy at all. We then finished off our meal with a Milk Chocolate Ghirardelli shake. Oh my! It was pure heaven! And thick...make sure you grab the wider straws before you take a sip. You might also want a spoon. The next time you're in downtown Chicago, give Devil Dawgs a try. We're already planning our next stop to try some of the dogs. Bon appetit! read more
3 years ago
Food was really good and shakes were amazing! We got sliders, hot dogs and a bucket of cheese fries for the family. read more
Always wanted to try the Lincoln/Wicker park location. Who doesn't love burgers and hotdogs. The premise here is great, the variety and menu looks amazing. Just feel the dawgs and especially the burgers were a let down. They are a little on the smaller side, and the ingredients were forgettable. This is more of a late late drunk spot for me. read more
9 years ago
One thing that I wanted to do while in Chicago was experience a Chicago-style hot dog. I honestly did not care where I experienced this at just as long as I could say that I finally was able to devour one. In all honesty, I was happy that we ended up here as the service was fast and on point. Even though it was crowded we were able to order our food quickly and find a seat. Every staff member in here seemed to be very attentive, even the guy standing at the door greeting people. Orders were cooked fast and promptly at the counter for pick up. I had went with the aforementioned Chicago-style hot dog and opted to add on a bucket of fries with cheese. I have never had a Chicago-styled hot dog in my life, but I knew they existed. I am amazed at all the toppings placed on this thing. It is honestly a meal unto itself. Pickle, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt, chopped white onion, relish and yellow mustard. It looked amazing so I dug in. Was there ever a fight on my tongue with it being hit by so many flavors at once. At first my brain wasn't comprehending what was going on and then it is as if something in my brain clicked and said, "OK, you're going to enjoy this." And I did until the bun started to fall apart. That was my fault because I didn't eat it fast enough and it got soggy on me. Shame on me. And those fries, yum! Opening up that container and seeing that hotness rising up, I definitely enjoyed those. Fresh cut and smothered the whole way through with cheese. Tasty and enjoyable. read more
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5 years ago
Great hot dogs, bring your own chair. Great location and fast service. They hotdogs taste very delicious read more
9 years ago
So oh good milkshakes and delicious dogs- service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend a milkshake for dinner AND dessert. Try a few flavors. Definitely coming back before we leave Chicago! Yessss, reasonable prices and great flavor- not a fancy place- Just a dang good place for good food! The Chicago dog is traditional deliciousness. The Bull Dawg, however, is sloppy messy marvelous amped up flavor. The slaw is flavorful and the blend of deep fried juicy polish with bbq and grilled onion is the perfect combo- just roll up your sleeves and don't be a baby- get dirty with it! read more
Mannnn I just love this place! Every time I am downtown just running errands I make sure to stop by and get a vegan Chicago dog. Devil Dawgs is literally I believe the only place in Chicago that serves a vegan version of any array of hot dogs. I can't forget about the fresh milk shakes now..... you have to try one. It's fresh, delicious, and amazing service! read more
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767 S State St
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