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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.
3 years ago
I've been wanting to stop in for awhile especially since my daughter said they had a good veggie burger . Finally made the time to drop in and realized they had a whole veggie hot dog menu ! Most of the staff is Spanish speaking .. they were extremely friendly and helpful . Restaurant itself is nothing special .. but the food is greasy and delish ! Burgers,hotdogs, fries ,onion rings and shakes . Would be perfect after a night of drinking ! Hit the spot for sure ! read more
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Angel, we're so glad to hear you were a fan of our tasty veggie dogs…
I was honestly pretty disappointed when I came here. It was a busy afternoon and not many people were here. I went in and grabbed a hot dog. The guy was a bit rude but I didn't care too much as long as the food was good. The hot dog was small and just lacked anything special. I felt like it was the most mediocre hot dog I've had. I think I would've rather gotten a hot dog from the Costco food court and it would've have been better. This place was also a bit pricey for what it is. This hot dog puts shame in the fame of the Chicago hot dog. read more
4 years ago
Visiting for the week here and they had the most 5 star reviews, I know why now. A good old Chicago hotdog really hit the spot. Good music and vibe!! The staff was very kind. It was super great! 10/10 recommend! read more
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Stopped at Devil Dawgs for a quick bite to try a Chicago Dog. This place was quick and to the point. The hot dog I had was good and had a cheap price tag. The Chicago dog has a nice spicy bite accompanied by sharp flavors. My only issue was the integrity of the bun because the hot dog started falling apart with every bite. But, this can't really be called a problem because it's a hot dog after all. Definitely a good stop for some comfort food. read more
Had to try a Chicago hotdog while visiting. Got the traditional Chicago dog and added cheese. It comes on a poppy seed bun and all the ingredient we're really fresh and crisp. I love how green the relish was. They had plenty of room to eat there and I definitely want to come back for a milkshake they looked delish! read more
3 years ago
Fast, friendly and delicious. We were hungry and looking for something quick and easy. We look forward to returning to try some of the other food items. read more
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Who says vegetarian's can't have a Chicago dog?! We were so excited to find a place where the meat eaters, and the vegetarian could all have a Chicago dog. The one pictured is the vegan dog, but they all look the same on the top. The cheese fries are highly recommended! read more
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This place was right next to our hotel and my wife really wanted to try their chicken sandwich with the spicy slaw. For my part, I got a polish, a hotdog, and a vanilla milkshake. The hotdog had mustard, relish, and onions. That's how I take my hotdogs. My polish had relish & mustard but I decided to do grilled onions because I'm fancy like that. Anyway, everything was tasty. The milkshake was really good. My wife's vaunted chicken sandwich was good as well. I wasn't as amazed as her. My son got a butterscotch shake & it was really tasty as well. It's a little expensive here, but not too bad. It's no frills but the food is solid. read more
7 years ago
Devil Dawgs is known as one of Chicago's honored hot dog joints, owning the true style of the Chicago hot dog along with top notch hot fresh fries and delicious thick milkshakes. Honestly, I wavered between three and four stars for the place, giving them four stars at first. But, to take ownership of the Chicago hot dog, being one of the few to offer authenticity in the heart of the city, means the standard and expectation should be a bit higher. My main disappointment was the Chicago hot dog they served was that it had no celery salt. While it seams like the absence of a seasoning could be just a minor mistake, it's like not having the cherry to top your sundae. The celery salt gives the rounded out flavor to the dog, and in no circumstance should be forgotten or missed. Also, the hot dog itself was pretty skinny; I would have appreciated a slightly larger frank to make the proportion of plants to meat better. Everything else on the dog was fresh and good: from the crispy pickle to the hot peppers to the tomatoes, onions, and relish. I loved the french fries though; there is a reason that they are at the top of journalists' reviews for the city's best. Hot, fresh, and outside crispy finish, they are a must to every order. They are the perfect thickness for a steak fry with potato-ey smooth insides, and wonderfully have the skins included. I recommend the large bucket to share with a friend. The shakes were the best of all menu items in my opinion. The ice cream in the milkshake tasted fresh and creamy, and weren't too sweet overloaded with sugar. They were so thick, having an extra wide straw is a must. I got the mint Oreo which had wonderful fresh bits of cookie, and Devil Dawgs has something in the order of 25 flavors to choose from! I would highly recommend getting one of these if you get nothing else!! Service was friendly and neighborly, which fits well for the local style of Devil Dawgs. I love the smiles and authenticity of their service. They seem genuinely happy to serve each customer. About the physical location: the place is a bit smaller with a handful of tables. I don't recommend parties of more than four for dining in- it would be hard to fit groups any larger. Also, disappointingly, there are no restrooms at the location. You have to go about a block down the street to use Lou Malnatti's. I know small places like this are trying to keep riff raf out of the restrooms, but it's annoying and inconvenient for patrons dining in. I felt awkward and uncomfortable using another restaurant's facilities. Although, I understand adding a restroom is a bit tougher than adding celery salt. read more
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Delish....satisfied my need for a decent Chicago dog during my visit to the city. The only thing missing was the celery salt and poppy seed bun but it was still tasty without them. Quick and good service. I also ordered the backyard slider which was very good too. read more
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Great food! Small hole in the wall type restaurant. The Chicago dog was great! Fries with cheese were also awesome. read more
Came here for a quick bite after our conference since we stumbled upon it while walking to our hotel. It is a little place with super friendly staff and fast service. We ordered their seoul dawg which came with shoyo-soy hot mustard and kimchi on a lobster roll and it was phenominal. We also ordered their voodoo dawg that came with andouille chicken sauage topped with creole mustard, olive spread and slaw on a lobster roll. It was delicious. We also decided to try their bucket "o" fries that came with bacon, cheese, and grilled onions. OH SO GOOD, but it was super filling. We could not finish the whole thing. We are saddened that we did not come back again during our trip. It was sooo delicious and I would highly recommend this spot. read more
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Chicago Dog for the win! Don't remove/substitute a thing perfection at it's finest! Also recommend the It's Not a Corn Dawg, Hot Green Chile Cheddar Dog, Bag O Rings & Bag of Fries w/ cheese so yummy!! The shop isn't open for dine in but there's plenty of places to sit around town. (We had at least had 5 different dogs and had them cut it into threes to have a taste of each one, they usually serve the hotdogs whole) read more
We made it our business to try a Chicago-style hotdog before our trip was over. We wanted to see what the rave was all about since the only dogs that we are used to are NYC hotdogs: Gray's Papaya, Nathan's and the Sabrett hotdog carts around Central Park etc. Lol We were in the vicinity of Devil Dawgs and stopped by for a quick bite during lunch. Small place with a line out the door. We were about to turn around and leave but the people in front of us told us that the line moves quickly. That it did. Within minutes we were ordering. We had the Applewood Bacon Cheddar Dog and a Chicago Dog. Both were delicious and fresh. I loved the soft poppyseed bun. read more
Tasty Chicago style hot dog. Love the snap of the hot dog sausage when you bite into it and the accoutrements on top of the hot dog really ties it together. Personally I would take out the fries if you order the combo and eat it separately. Sometimes you just don't need that extra carb in there to make it taste better. read more
5 years ago
This place is soooo good and so affordable. I got the "it's not a corn dawg" and it was super flavorful and filling. The cotija cheese was tangy and the chiles had just enough heat. Definitely a great place to grab lunch in Chicago if you don't feel like spending a zillion dollars. read more
2 years ago
Great hot dogs , downside NO DINE IN . Take out only , there weren't really a place to sit and eat like a park or anything close by . The milkshake was yummy as well, fries needed to be crispier . We got the polish and classic Chicago dog . Service was quick and efficient . No bathrooms available either for customers . read more
3.5/5 overall - solid hot dog shop / grill 4/5 on taste - Chicago dog, chili cheese dog, and onion rings and hot fudge marshmallow shake were everything I dreamed they would be. They looked sloppy but hit the spot. Burger was just ok. Might have been a frozen patty. 4/5 on price - a little more expensive than the average hotdog shop but you get a lot for the money and it's Chicago... 3/5 on wait time / service - they were pretty slow. Seemed fully staffed but a line formed quick to order and to wait for food due to the pace of orders coming out. Not a lot of room to wait either. They also messed up my friend's order. Gave him a BBQ burger instead of a regular one with no tomato. We were in a hurry and based on the wait didn't have time to mess with it. read more
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Celiac here. Had lunch since it was touted 2nd best sausages in Chicago. I was advised that they aren't a gf kitchen and was suggested to order on a lettuce leaf but stressed they WERE NOT GF FRIENDLY. I fully appreciate their warning. Chose the Morning Sider with double patty (burger patty, fried egg, bacon & cheese). Small portion, which I prefer. I did not have any GI issues, thumbs up there. I take my health into my own hands when places are honest and I still chose to dine. Husband had the Voodoo Dog and Hawaiian Pineapple shake (super chunky with a straw fit for the job!) We'd both visit again. Storefront is super tiny and has lots of original art. Menu is written across about 1/2 the wall so grab a menu since the location is usually crowded. We will return since we now have family in school. Looking forward to trying more of what they have available. read more
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767 S State St
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