Dukes is a great place to eat! I have been there several times and they never disappoint The fries are delicious. Most importantly, the service is outstanding. Give them a try. It's all good! read more

Stopped for lunch today and could not have been happier. Old school hot dogs and lots more........gyros, Italian beef, hamburgers, chicken tenders, just to name a few. Small, walk up and order. Service was friendly. Looked like a husband and wife team. We all had the loaded Chicago dog, fries and 2 chicken tender special with a drink for 10.00. We loved it! 1950's vibe. It's only a couple of blocks from my daughter's house, so we will definitely return. read more

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$17 and some change for two Polish and a fry I'm blowed away. I will never eat here again and she was looking at me like I was tripping and then they're selling old meat. They got two Gyro sandwiches for 1299. CHICAGO, we have to do better. We have to take care of each other and post these reviews. read more

Duke's - Polish was good - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First thing first. This place is a lovely little hole in the wall place. The place could use a refresher, but it doesn't subtract from good food a decent price. There is no dine in, I suggest getting a steering wheel table. The lady behind the counter is always a pleasure to chat with. I go to this place often for the two hot dog special that comes with fries and a drink for $7.99. Today, I also decided to try the polish sausage done up Maxwell Style, grilled onions, mustard and hot peppers. The polish was charred and had plenty of grilled onions, mustard and hot peppers all worked perfectly together. The dogs are a thing of beautiful. I think they even cut the pickle spears so you can get everything in one bite. Everything is really fresh and the fries were hot and crispy, with the right amount of salt. I would say my own complaint is the peppers aren't spicy enough for me. But that's a me thing. read more

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They need to update the place & the price I paid for my food is crazy for it to be off meal deal specials.. Better off going to Johnnie's

Decided to try this place & there was a piece of metal in my cheeseburger. I bit into it & it actually punctured my gum, and I had to pull it out. I will say I was enjoying the food before that happened. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Duke's - Piece of metal in Cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

went there yesterday . one of the best hotdogs and fries I have had in years. Been going by for years but never stopped in. should have stopped in years ago. Now when I am in the area I will stop. Hot dogs were make properly. read more

Honestly a great neighborhood little spot to get good food for a good price they are really polite and take care of there customers I see some bad reviews here but I wouldn't even put any mind into them because when you come try yourself you will be amazed! read more

Food wasn't good. Meat was tough. Lacked flavor. Too expensive. And yes as someone else mentioned, the establishment needs some fixing up. read more

Very good food with great pricing! The service is always great! If you are looking for a good hotdog place, I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Let's be honest the there is one thing this place is lacking and it is ambiance. The service was what one would expect from a Chicago Hot Dog and Polish stand. I ordered the two Vienna beef Hot Dogs and small fries and was completely satisfied. I can see why Vienna Beef has inducted Dukes into their hall of fame. They were perfect. As a side note I stopped here immediately after stopping at Brandy's on Harlem Avenue. read more

This place is filthy and the staff is beyond rude. Then they have the audacity to charge $12 for an Italian beef and fries that were so paltry, we couldn't stop laughing. Don't go there. Plenty of other places close by that appreciate your business! read more

Had the craving for some fast food and this place as I was driving so I decided to stop by and try this place out. The place is pretty small and a dive and sometimes those are the gems. Its right on the corner and also has a small parking lot in front. Kinda small inside but they do have a few tables. I ordered the two hot dogs special with fries and a drink. Orders are taken pretty quickly and the food is also prepared just as fast. The food was good and about what I expected for the neighborhood hot dog stand, not a bad price of $4.99 not including the drink. As I read the reviews for here, I may have to come back and try the steak sandwich here. Service was average and what I would expect for a divey type place. read more

Duke's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

C'mon they could make the place more presentable. People are buying food. No excuse for how it looks inside. None.

Old school Chicago hot dog/gyros joint. Never been disappointed. My kid love this place too

Ordered steamed hot dog, expected moist hot dog got hard dried hot dog. Third time in less than 2 wks has happened read more

Duke's - Hard Dries out hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dump, beef sandwich sucked. Place was so dirty outside tables were all falling apart. Trust me when I tell you a red flag should come up when you see a Chinese cook making Italian beef sandwiches. Plus they use Italian buns instead of French bread for the beef. read more

Hands down best hot dog in Chicago. Fries perfectly crispy and a huge portion. Burgers are outstanding. All items are reasonably priced and always fresh and hot. read more

Solid hot dog spot for proper Vienna Beef. Super cheap prices, it's a bit smokey in here but are you really eating a Chicago hotdog if you don't come out smelling like one? I think not. Support local-- grab a dog from these guys instead of Portillos! read more

If I could give less than 1 star, I would. First of all the place is filthy and run down. I order 2 hot dogs. I told the woman behind the counter 3 times No celery salt and No peppers. I told her 3 times! When food came out, guess what was on my hot dogs! I told the woman my order was wrong, the cook came from behind the kitchen and yelled at me and threw the hot dogs against the counter. I asked for my money back, then he continued to yell and used profanity and told me to get out! I will never go back and make sure I tell everybody this place sucks. read more

Little dive gem. Been in hood for years. Good fast food fix. Better than most. Beefs are surprisingly decent,good flavor and texture Not super salty. Steak sand. Is also good, as well as their burgers. They will also throw the hot dogs on the grill for you if u request it. read more

Duke's - Old but not forgotten... - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ahhh nothing like fine dining and I do mean absolutely nothing like fine dining. Still Dukes has been the neighborhood dive on the corner of Elston Avenue & Central Avenue. It's actually kind of a dump with average to mediocre fast food, but hey when you're hungry and in a rush to eat anything Dukes provides a wide variety of fast food. It's not someplace that you go out of your way to go to, but it's ok in a pinch. read more

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I moved to Jefferson Park about 13 years ago. The day I moved into my house, my cousin Ellyn asked me if there was some good hot dog places around here. In a desperate attempt to look cool I almost instantaneously said yes. So we set forth on our journey not knowing where the hell I was going. I was a smart kid, I knew I was bound to hit something. There it was, Dukes, in all its glory. Much to my demise, my cousin did not have any money but that didn't stop us from having a feast. That's when I fell in love with Dukes. The decor of the place isn't what makes it good. Its the fantastic, perfectly cooked, made to order food. The 2 hot dog with french fries special is my advice for you to try. They sell all sorts of awesome things too. To name a few: Italian beef (dry for me), Italian sausage's and flavorful), The combo (beef and sausage...get it dry), Milkshakes, Chicken pita, fried mushrooms, and polish sausages. So since we have established about the food. The service is awesome. Cathy (Chick at the counter) has watched us all grow up and is super friendly. Every time I go without my dad, they almost never forget to send me with a "hello from Dukes". The food is cooked fast and with all the fixings you want. They have a parking lot, accessible from public transport(85a, or 85 going towards the terminal). Located right on the corner on Central and Elston, how convenient! I agree with the others... I wish Dukes was open later. Its worth going a little earlier for though. I am a life long customer. I tip my hat to you Dukes. read more

So this place is always awesome and I always get my staple skirt steak sandwich. However they're talking up the wings which might have to try it next time. read more

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Placed order while place is empty. 20 minutes later 8 other customers come and go while I'm still waiting. Cathy, the rudest person I've ever met says it's still cooking even though she forgot to put steak sandwich on grill...asked for owner info and she told me to leave...obviously I'm not the first on yelp to mention how bad of service this is. Called owner next day and he says "what do you want me to do about it" This lack of responsibility for your staff and there actions won't go unnoticed. Karma or the Chicago board of health will shut this disgusting dirty old place down soon. read more

This used to be the place to get a great beef sandwich. It's been a few months since we got one from here so we decided to get a beef today. For $8.25 I got a beef sandwich and cheese fries.... I got home and was VERY UNHAPPY. The sandwich shrunk and was NASTY. I usually save half for later but this sandwich is so small now theres no saving for later. I guess after remodeling they raised the prices and shrunk the portions. I WILL NOT GO BACK EVER read more

Stop! Drive a half mile northwest on Elston and go to Superdawg. A vastly superior product with no attitude. Seriously, why these guys act so nasty with better competition so close. It's not like they have a monopoly on the market. read more

As others have said, this place is filthy. Watch out when using a credit card here. I ordered a combo meal, which came to $8.83. This was the final amount shown on the register and included taxes. When I looked at the receipt, the total was $9.09. I asked why the amounts were different and they told me that they added credit card processing fee. It is ILLEGAL to show one price on the register and then charge a higher price on the credit card WITHOUT informing the customer. The amount is very small and I understand that some of these business are struggling, but this is wrong. I cancelled my order and told her this is illegal. She did not care and just ignored me. Was charge and have not received a credit yet. This place used to be nice when the young guy was runing it. read more

Had the looks of those divy hot dog stand secret gems (Gene & Judes etc) but the food did not deliver. The beef sandwiche was like dog food. I mean it was more like a paste or bottom of the pan sludge. I could not pick off a piece that resembled a shred of anything for the life of me. The 2 hot dog special with fries was better. Fixins were all there and the fries were plentiful and crispy. Place was kinda dead and the girl at the counter could have been more upbeat. read more

Well you can't eat in there since it's not dine in, also kind of dirty. The food took a bit to get out but when I ate it was decent. Prob won't go back but not the worst place if you just want hot dog stand food and no where else to go. read more

The place is dirty. my beef sandwich just didn't smell and taste right. and my stomach bothered me after I ate. I won't eat here again. read more

An example of a whole in the wall with good food. Not the most clean. Not the most friendly. But food was good and fresh. Would definitely come again! read more

First off the Asian dude with the attitude really needs a reality check. Dude, you not that cool and you work at a hot dog stand.... So why the attitude Weenie Boy? More importantly,,,, the last visit and I do mean my last visit at around 2pm, the dog looked like it had been waiting to be served for way too long. All it took was one bite and i spit it out. EWWWW read more

Just a few blocks from home, this is my neighborhood hot dog stand, if you live in the city you probably have one too. I've eaten here more times than I could ever count and absolutely love two of their many great items: 1. French Fries, some of the best in the city, always served hot, consistently fried to perfection. 2. Fish Sandwich, I absolutely love a nicely fried fish sandwich and this is one of my favorites. The greenish tartar sauce which is wonderful adds to the pleasure. They also have a double fish which is a nice challenge. Much more than a great hot dog stand, the burgers and Italian beef are quite good as well. The staff is pretty much down to business, little emotion here, fine tuned operation, of all the times I've been here I don't think they have every made an error on my order. Almost unheard of these days. The angled parking lot is a bit of a pain, I seem to remember backing into something here once. read more

Duke's - Fish Sandwich & Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great BEEF!!! Hidden gem status! Great little old school Vienna joint. Everything is made in plain view and the decor is what you remembered as a kid eating with your folks at a beef stand. Chicken tenders were quality and fries are kept fresh. Can't wait to try it when I'm intoxicated... read more

!!!!!!STAY FAR AWAY FROM DUKES!!!!!Food was absolutely disgusting, came home and immediately threw up. Building was not clean, had a very foul smell. Seem like it had not been cleaned in ever. Ordered a cheeseburger and gyro tasted days old. Not fresh and certainly not worth the 25 dollars it was for the food. read more

Hello, all! Thank you for your comments and questions! As a fine diner who has attended this fine restaurant many times across this past decade, I think I can "shed some light" on this restaurant. Duke's is the type of place you can bring someone on a job interview, first date, or even a playdate. Cathy, who serves as a maternal figure to most kids in the area, will make you feel at home and comfortable from the moment you sit down to the moment you get up to go grab a squirt of ketchup. Simply put, it's a stellar, versatile establishment, forcing you to overlook any and all health code violations. In response to Cindy R's October of 2014 review, I will say that Duke's is very likely responding to the American obesity epidemic by reducing portion sizing and even going the extra mile by making their food less appealing, forcing people to eat less. I for one applaud Duke's; as someone who has struggled deeply with obesity and as a plastic surgeon, I appreciate their efforts and have seen first hand the fruits of their labor. May I recommend to all my fellow members of the Yelp community the delicious, mouthwatering Snapple! It is fruity and they customize the beverage by putting a fun fact on every bottle cap. Best, Dr. Lula PeBoy, MD, PhD, JD, Improv actress, Elementary School Principal (Go Badgers!), Geek Squad at Best Buy read more

Duke's is still pretty dumpy looking, but the Italian Beef and fries are still good. Christopher tried the gyros and was underwhelmed. He said it was way too greasy. When he picked the sandwich up, stuff just ran off it. Gross. Stick with the beef sandwiches and the hot dogs and you will do alright. read more

DROOOOOOOOL! The hot dogs are perfectly Chicago, the fries crispy and light, and the gardiniera fresh (the owners make it themselves!!!! AWESOME) We got a spread of food since there were so many of us and everything I ate was DELISH. My fave parts of Duke's were the sides: I couldn't stop eating the cheese fries with gardiniera on top, fried mushrooms, and the best corn dogs I've ever had (mini corn dogs are considered a side when you're inhaling a huge italian beef!) The cornmeal on the mini corn dogs are mildly sweet and cooked to perfection, pairing so well with that steamy hot dog in the middle. Who knew I could say so much about a corn dog?!?! This place has great food at such a great value. I love you, Duke's read more

I recommend you try the beef. Yeah you, I'm talking to you! The sausage had too much of something in it and ruined it. The girl working the counter had a very bad attitude. Maybe she was having a bad day. I can't stand people with bad attitudes. I still gave this place 4 stars because I rate on the quality and flavor of the food. Some of my reviews on yelp are harsh, but that's only because if I ran a restaurant, it would be done right. I also can't stand dealing with businesses that are in the service business, but don't provide quality service to their customers. I want you to buy my product, my strategy is to piss you off. My Top 5 Italian Beef Sandwiches: 1. Mr. Beef & Pizza (Harlem and Irving) 2. Mr. Beef (Orleans Street in downtown Chicago, not related to Mr. Beef & Pizza from my knowledge.) 3. Johnnie's (Elmwood park, Arlington Heights) 4. Portillo's (Great flavor, but I don't like the aftertaste, something about it, has slowly been making it's way down my list) 5. Al's Beef (It keeps growing on me every time I have it. I did not like it the first time because it was different.) Consolation Prizes: These places all have above average beef sandwiches in my mind. I will list as many as I can remember. Duke's Beef, Coach's Corner, Bub's Subs, Chickie's, Joe Boston's, Frannie's, Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage, Tony's Deli, Nana's, Nottoli's, Tommy's, Buona, Capt'n Nemo's, Joseph's Elegante, Augustino's, Rammy's, Teddy Fabs, Gina's, Mr. A's. There are definitely places I have missed and places I have not been to yet. My list always changes, depending on if these places and my taste buds are having good days or bad days. read more