Ferro's

Still my favorite Italian beef place. They food is always hot right on time and good to talk some…read moresmack while smacking with friends.

Fast food at its best. This location is large. Plenty of seating and self ordering kiosks. I went…read morein the morning and there a decent amount of people there. The Italian beef and Chicago dog were great. Pricier than other smaller Italian beef shops. But still a Chicago staple to try in the area. Street parking.

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Devil Dawgs-Gold Coast

4.4(315 reviews)

4.0 mi•Near North Side

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Small entry way but you don't need much to order food. They have seating outside as well if you're…read moreinterested. You have the option of placing an order at the kiosk or with an employee. Being a newbie I wasn't sure where to start as the menu is a lot to take in. I settled on: Double backyard burger no cheese or tomato - 7/10 - I like my doubles a little thinner, not a slight to them just what I was expecting. I could've definitely did one burger and been satisfied. Burger was seasoned decent and the pickles were really good. Icelandic dog (no honey mustard, added relish). -10/10 - I loved everything about this dog. The bite, the spice, the toppings.

We were looking for a quick bite to tide us over until dinner. Along Chicago Ave between the Red…read moreLine CTA stop at State and hotels near Michigan Ave, there are quite a few choices for fast food. We chose Devil Dawgs over a national chain to keep it local. This location is small; it only has outdoor seating. We ordered on the kiosk, but the service was quick and friendly. We both got the regular sized Chicago Dog (there's a jumbo one too) to go. These come with mustard, onions, fluorescent green relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers and celery salt. It had a regular bun, not poppy seed. It was fine and certainly held us over until dinnertime. There are other things on the menu I'd try (like their shakes) if I were looking for a more complete meal.

3.7 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Al's Beef

4.3(508 reviews)

Husband and I were visiting and had a Chicago food bucket list (obviously). Al's was on it for the…read moreItalian Beef sandwich and lucked out with the added bonus of being able to cross off the Chicago Dog as well. Husband was absolutely in love with the beef sandwich and proclaimed he could eat it everyday. A must visit. Just be sure grab a mittful of napkins.

Chicago Style Dog w/ fries. Damn! That's a good hotdog bro!…read moreIt's our first time in Chicago and I think we're off to an awesome start. Good service. Good vibes. Good food. We shall return.

2.0 mi•University Village

March 5, 2024

Keto style double with bacon

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Italian Big Beef

Jim's Original

4.2(804 reviews)

A LOCAL CLASSIC! I…read moreloved this spot so much I ended up coming back twice. It has that classic late night comfort food vibe and feels like one of those staple spots you have to try at least once. First night I ordered a polish hot dog with everything on it and a fish sandwich w/ extra grilled onions. Super cool that your order comes with fries and I added a cheese cup both times. In my opinion the fries were mid the first go around, but second time they were better. Definitely tasted better dipped in cheese. They were kinda airy in texture, if that makes sense. Polish hot dog was around a 6.5-7/10 for me. It did taste better warmed up the next day. What I was most obsessed with was the double cheeseburger and fish sandwich! both were easily a 10/10. Super good prices and worth the money. Also, the chile peppers were sooo bomb and hotter than I expected ! I wanted to eat them all, but they were packing some serious heat! The lemon Italian ice is where it's at, make sure to order one! You can also mix it with strawberry, but both times people recommended the lemon and now I see why. The line gets super active and busy past 10-11pm, but during the daytime it's way less crowded. Even when it gets packed the line moves pretty quick. They stay open late and close at 1am which is nice.

Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 3 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 4 Chicago known for hotdogs, pizza, Italian beef and popcorn!! I didn't get it but after a long night that hotdog killed it!! Got the polish original and the all beef and both were banging!! And the fries wth is up with Chicago and their amazing fries!? Service here as good as it gets fast and easy. And price man worth it!!

Short line today

Before.... Polish Sausage Sandwich

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Sign from around the corner.

Superdawg Drive-In

4.0(2.1k reviews)

13.5 mi•Norwood Park

I LOVE a Chicago-style hotdog and have had Superdawg Drive-In saved since the first time I visited…read morethis wonderful city. Since we rented a car this time around, we booked it straight here at 12AM after we landed. I'm a sucker for anything retro, so I was geeked at the whole drive-in concept. You park in any spot, place your order at the intercom, and they bring the food right to your car. These boxes were packed to the brim with fries. And they were CRISPY. And the hot dogs were snappy and thick. I'll be making this a mandatory stop everytime I come back to Chicago!

It's been a while but stopped in for a work related event…read more Met the owners Some things have changed and some have remained the same. Had a vanilla malt and to say it was yummy would be a gross understatement Stop in and enjoy

Maurie and Flaurie

Cheese burger

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Gene’s & Jude's

4.2(2.7k reviews)

12.7 mi

I loved this the bathroom was clean and calm. food was alr. and service was good. I loveddddddd…read morethisssssss

This place scores every time…read more Classic Chicago Styling, I'm not lying. The flavor combo found here can't be beat. Get over here on your way to or from the airport. Or any other time you're in the area.

The inside of the restaurant

Single Hot dog/with Fries

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Nov 2025.

The Wieners Circle

3.6(1.2k reviews)

6.4 mi•Lincoln Park

Must stop in Chicago…read more It is a little sketchy at night. Don't come for the service, come for the experience. Prepare to tip. Get the Chicago Dog, Fries with a cheese cup and shake. Have fun,

The Wiener Circle seems to think telling customers to "f@ck off," calling them a "bitch," and…read moremaking racist innuendos about "speaking English" is good business practice. The entire experience left a bad taste in my mouth--and unfortunately, so did the food. I understand the restaurant is known for its intentionally rude banter, but there's a big difference between trash talk and crossing the line into racism and outright disrespect. Definitely the opposite of a feel-good experience. No need to ever go back here again. Never.

The Wieners Circle - Late Night Stop @ The Wiener's Circle.2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL Chicago Institution.Hot Dogs Char Burgers Char Polish.Great Fries.Cool!

Late Night Stop @ The Wiener's Circle.2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL Chicago Institution.Hot Dogs Char Burgers Char Polish.Great Fries.Cool!

Char Turkey Burger w/Cheese & Grill Onions @ The Wiener's Circle.Chicago, IL Hot Dogs Char Burgers Char Polish.Great Fries.Cool!

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Char dog and fries.

Devil Dawgs - South State

4.0(1.1k reviews)

2.3 mi•South Loop

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

Great place for a hot dog! This location is a short walk from the Field Museum. I had the Chicago…read moredog and tots, and it was good! You can't go wrong with a classic. Service is counter only, and you have to order at a kiosk. The interior is what you would expect for this type of establishment. Cool framed photos and memorabilia. I'll definitely return next time I'm in Chicago again.

We went to Devil Dawgs after doing the architecture tour because we needed something to put in our…read morestomachs. My husband suggested it, so we went. At first, I was like, "Hey, get me a sandwich." But when we got there, it looked divey, so I said, you know what, let's see! We grabbed a high-top table, but listen: seating is limited, okay? Don't come in there thinking you finna have a whole big, huge party! It is a small space, but we were able to secure our seats, watch the cooks do their thing, and order our food. Everything came out relatively quickly. The whole place has a fun vibe. Pictures on the ceiling, bright colors. Of course, the name Devil Dawgs made me think about the Marine Corps. If you know, you know! I had the Dragonfruit Shake, and oh my goodness. My husband had the Maxwell Street Polish, which I absolutely loved seeing because I grew up eating them. I used to get mine off 95th & Dan Ryan.. so that brought back some memories. And Hubs tore that thing down! Now, my hot dog? Listen, the picture is diabolical, okay? But it was EV-ER-Y-THING! I need to sound it out phonetically because it was literally everything, okay?! It was loaded, messy, and doing exactly what it needed to do. And listen, I am perfectly fine with a messy dog as long as it is good, and it absolutely was! The food came out quick, fast, and in a hurry. You won't be sitting around waiting forever. If you need to catch a plane, train, automobile, or whatever else, you are going to get where you need to go because that food is coming out, okay? If we ever come back to the area, we are definitely hitting up Devil Dawgs again. For sure!

4.8 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

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Fatso's Last Stand

4.1(993 reviews)

I had read about how Fatso's does the char dog. I made this my last meal in Chicago…read more I went with a char dog, depression style, an order of fries, and a side of the Merkts cheddar. How was it? Fries- Delicious! Fresh cut fries, made right in front of you. They were great! Huge portion, too! Merkts Cheddar Sauce- Hell yeah! Give me a gallon of this, and I will chug it! Such a tasty cheese sauce. Loved dipping my fries in it. Great combo! Char Dog- This dog was delicious! Great char, great toppings. My only beef would be the bun. It definitely could have been more soft/steamed and fresh. It held up pretty well, but there were a couple bites where it broke and flaked apart. Hate when that happens. Still...didn't ruin the overall experience. Had a great last meal in Chicago before I headed to the airport.

Wow... I still think about this hotdog to this day (...hold up...). Everything was perfection on…read moreit. The snap and flavor on the hotdog, the toppings were all so fresh, crunchy, and added the perfect amount of acidity. The bun was fresh, soft, and tasty. This was my favorite hotdog in Chicagoland area BY FAR. If you are to get only one Chicago dog, this is absolutely the spot to go to. Skip Jimmy's, skip Portillo's (always a banger though), skip Superdawg... FATSO IS ALL YOU NEED!

6.1 mi•Lincoln Park, DePaul

Merkts Cheddar.

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Double Fatso with Cheese + Fries

Chicago's Dog House

4.2(640 reviews)

Great local spot. I had the chicago style hotdog and some fries. Excellent spot. Really…read morefriendly guys at the counter. Just the kind of little shop we were looking for.

My husband and I came here for our first food stop in Chicago. This place is VERY small but we came…read morearound 8pm so we were the only ones there. I ordered the 'Chicago Hot Dog' and the 'Wagyu Jalapeno and Cheddar Banger' which was a wagyu beef sausage infused with jalapeños and cheddar cheese, topped with tangy Dijon mustard, sweet caramelized onions, and spicy hot giardiniera peppers. This was SPICY! I am usually good with spice but I had to stop half way thru. It definitely had flavor for sure. My husband got the 'Obama Dog' which had pineapple on it, unfortunately I don't see any description on the website. He also got the 'Snoop Dogg' hot dog which was basically just a chili dog. Regardless, he absolutely loved them. Service was quick and friendly. The decor was bright and fun. I would recommend and would be back if I was in the area.

The kitchen is run by a couple of friendly guys who really appear to know what they're doing

Chicago Style Dog

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Paris S.

5 years ago

Ferro's is a small business that takes pride in serving their customers. The afternoon crew are the best. Always super nice & respectful! The Italian Ice is one of the few in the area that uses fresh fruit & not that syrup crap. The food is super good! Definitely try the BBQ items, Italian Sausage, or for the vegetarians- the eggplant! The prices have gone up since 2019 but I can only imagine how much the pandemic has affected them. Definitely check them out. Even if you have tried them before, I definitely recommend to give them another try. I always ask marykay to cook my food! & the new cashiers are always really sweet. If you have any problems, just ask for the manager Paris or even the owner. They'll take real good care of you! read more

John B.

11 years ago

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!! I went here to get some Italian ice and needed to go to the wash room. The girl behind the counter was a black girl and I am white, I watched a black man walk out of the restroom and leave the establishment. I asked to use the washroom and she said "we don't have a washroom on Sunday". I was shocked and left in disgust. If it was reverse it would be the racist end of the world. F@&k this place. read more

Matthew Y.

9 years ago

To be honest,the burgers are so good,better than mc Donald's.Their patties are thick but mc Donald's patties are so thin.Reccomend you guys tu come read more

Ruby M.

7 months ago

Ferro's if this is how you're going to serve Italian Beef sandwiches, take it off the menu. Please.

Maria D.

9 years ago

I love love the Italian Ice at this place cantaloupe is my favorite

Seth P.

Elite 13

121

303

12 years ago

The small is huge. The fruit is fresh.

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