Went there on a Sunday with my son. Their Sunday special is a jumbo grilled hot dog, fries and a…read moredrink for like $12. We both got the special. The hot dog was pretty good, fries (Crinkle cut) were also good. Place was pretty crowded. Overall, I'd eat there again, if I'm in the neighborhood, but you have a go with the special of the day, or it's expensive. The cons? Seating was very tight. We sat at a table of 4, and our backs were right on top of the person in back of us. Also, service was slow, considering it was just a hot dog, but like I said, it was busy. It's in a strip mall, so it's a little hard to find the first time.

I am no stranger to Dear Franks of Niles; I visited it several years ago for lunch during one of my…read moresummer jobs in-between college semesters. Since then, I have off-and-on ordered from nearby restaurants yet with an interest in revisiting Dear Franks at some point. It was not until I recently discovered its veggie and plant-based items on the menu when I made it a high priority to visit, being that I am now a vegetarian. After attending training at my job which sits no more than a mile from Dear Franks, I made my visit. Its location sits along W Touhy Ave amongst a mixture of restaurants and shopping stores that are relevant to the community of Niles. I was acknowledged shortly after I walked in and up to the counter to look at the menu which was plastered above the counter. It took me some time to look at the menu because the menu online differed from the menu onsite above the counter. I had a taste for a veggie hot dog, but I did not see it featured on the menu above the counter, figuring that it was no longer an option at the time. So, I ended up ordering their veggie burger, fries, and a drink which was completed within several minutes. While paying, I could not help but notice Turano products near the register. Turano baking company, a family-owned bakery that produces authentic and delicious breads. I drive by Turano's daily enroute to my primary job and it is hard not to notice its building exterior, which has a commanding presence. Being that I have had the interest in visiting Turano's for some time now, I ended up purchasing a Turano - chocolate chunk cookie to go along with my veggie burger, fries, and drink. Maybe now after purchasing the chocolate chunk cookie, it will urge me to visit its location in Berwyn. I chose to dine-in at Dear Franks since I had plenty of time in my day, plus I figured that I still had time to beat the traffic on Edens Expressway enroute back to Chicago. The inside of Dear Franks appeared clean, and the atmosphere gave off a sporty vibe with pictures of Chicago sports teams, and iconic sporting moments in history of those teams featured. And there are a number of tables with seats available inside of the dining area, plus a television plastered on the wall near the entrance for viewing pleasure as you eat. The crinkle-cut fries were the first item I started off with eating. Though not as good as Portillo's crinkle-cut fries, ketchup certainly complimented them well. From that point on, I could not resist eating them all after the addition of ketchup. I moaned in enjoyment after my first bite of the veggie burger; it was garnished with everything I requested such as ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomatoes! It was very satisfying indeed. Taking note of everything I experienced: service, ambiance, and food, I have to say that it was a good experience. And with that I would gladly re-visit Dear Franks of Niles again whenever in the Niles area. Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Food: 5 ~Nourish your soul. ~ Thomas G

We were in the area and wanted some Chicago Hot Dogs and this spot was bookmarked. Small spot with…read morepatio seating only and very limited parking. We parked on the street around the corner. They had a long line a little after 1 on a Friday afternoon. Took about 45 minutes to get to the order counter so would definitely call ahead although maybe the wait is part of the experience. I was talking to a group in front of me that recommended the Char Pup so ordered a Char Jumbo Dog and a double Pup. Also ordered a 1/3 pound Char Merkt cheddar Burger. For toppings, we got everything and grilled onions on the Red Hots and both were excellent! Some of the best we've had. The surprise was the Burger (which we saw was highly rated). It had that flame grilled tasty beef and we got it with everything and grilled onions also-simple. delicious Burger and just the right size. They also have Italian Beef as well Italian and Polish sausage. Service at the counter was friendly and quick-food was ready about 15 minutes after ordering. A Triple D favorite that lives up to the hype!

Delicious burgers, but outside seating only, so you might want to take it to go if it's a bit cold…read more I went here around 3:00 p.m. and there was still a very long line. This place is listed in some lists as the best burger joint in Illinois. It's really solid. And the shakes are very good, too. They do crinkly fries, in case that's your jam. I enjoyed the flavor of the burger, although I do wish there were more pickles. :-) We had to wait for a table outside, and it was a little bit chilly, but overall I felt it was worth it.

A hot dog stand located by the exit of Home Depot, this place serves up some delicious Makowski's…read moresausage. The menu includes the Chicago dog (also comes in jumbo size), the Polish, the Italian Beef, and a tamale. They also have chips and some soft drinks/water. We came here for a mid-afternoon snack and ordered a Chicago dog and the Polish, the latter with only onions and mustard. The Chicago dog was okay - I felt that they had put a bit too much celery salt, and the sliced tomatoes could have been more fresh. The Polish, on the other hand, was pretty decent - had a nice snap and it was savory. I wished that they had sautéed onions rather than just raw onions. Food could have been more temperature hot, and service could have been a bit more friendly. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +located inside the exit in Home Depot +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot

I have been battling a bug for three weeks. Soup has been a big help. In fact, chicken soup…read more Portillo's is a hot dog place first and foremost I enjoy a good Chicago hot dog, and they deliver. We had three adults and two children. The bill came to $73. Not too bad for the amount of food we received. This location is themed toward the gangster days of Chicago. If you are into pictures of Al Capone, this may be a destination for you. Or not.

My husband likes going to Portillo's for Italian Beef when in the Chicagoland area. It is a family…read morefriendly, casual place to dine. We ordered on a kiosk and picked up at the counter. It's a little confusing but basically order and go ahead and find a seat. Your name will be shouted out with a humorous message when your food is ready. The food was as expected for fast food. The bread was mediocre with plenty of beef. The cheese fries are always great! I loved the trays with the cup holders for easy carrying! My suggestion is for the staff to be a little friendlier and helpful.

This is the best depression dog you can find! Sure, Jimmy's, Nana's, and the venerable Gene and…read moreJude's are both outstanding as well, and they are basically interchangeable for a great dog, so go to the one that you like/are closest to. Here are the things that take RRH to the top of my list: 1. Convenient drive through service. You don't need to exit your vehicle to eat there. 2. They will char your dog on the flat top grill they use for the it grilled onions for the Maxwell St. polish. 3. 4 mini supreme tamales instead of one large tamale. Same amount by weight, a lot easier to eat while on the road! 4. And the thing that really sells it for me-the hand cut fries are cooked in BEEF TALLOW! The next two are either positives or negatives, depending on your POV. I've never used these options, but: 5. They accept credit cards, albeit for a 3% surcharge 6. Ketchup is available BY REQUEST ONLY! I have a feeling you will get shamed if you have the palate of an eight year old and ask for it on you dog, and there are squirt bottles available if you eat on sit and wish to dip your fries, although they are so good plain, "red mustard" as one social media presenter calls ketchup, is not needed.

I absolutely love going to Rand Red Hots. This place is a classic 50's style Chicago restaurant. I…read morealways order a chardog with the fries on the side. A chocolate cone as a treat, and sometimes a shake. They are always super nice and fast! The food is fresh and made to order. There's lots of seating inside and outside. And, it's always sparkling clean! CharDog-This hotdog is absolutely perfect! I savor every last bite of it. It's a Vienna Beef hotdog. So, it's the real deal. It's not the traditional Chicago dog. So, don't expect that. This hotdog is juicy, smokey, and charred with a bold beef flavor. Loaded with mustard, sports peppers, relish, and onions. On a nice plush bun. I personally get it without onions. And, it's heavenly! Chocolate Cone-If you're in the mood for a creamy, dreamy, and delicious cone. Then, make sure to get this! The chocolate is nutty and bold. I love this tasty treat. It brings me so much joy! I every now and then will treat myself to this family sized cone. And, I happily finish every last lick of this. So, next time you see Rand Red Hots. Make sure to stop here! You won't regret it!

I'm crazy disappointed this place is leaving classic. The food, the people, the simplicity of this…read moreplace is beyond amazing. I really hope they find a place soon to carry this business. It's funny I come near Woodstock, and I always make that joke "Boba burger?" anytime I'm in the area with my buddies The other day one of the owners kids was playing near the register and you know its moments like that where they're just happy and such great people with great hospitality to there customers. I've reviewed this place once before: Tokyo dog, Lechon burger, large fries, and triple berry smoothie is my go-to. I seriously don't exaggerate you need to come by before they close. I hope they find a place quickly because you know I sure will always come back.

We dropped in for a quick dinner. This place is super busy. They make your food to order which is…read moregreat. It's a serve yourself kinda place. They mainly do pick up business. It's inside a bowling Alley. The folks are really friendly and nice. The food is decent. The burger's are 5 oz. and made fresh. You get a nice brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomatoes and cheese. The drink options aren't huge. It's not a place you linger or have a conversation. The onion rings are nice and crispy but for me I don't like the huge batter centric rings. I like a light batter with crunch so you can taste the onion. The fires are just okay. Most were a bit soggy for me.

Small but big menu! So good. A late night destination…read more Go check it out when in Chicago/ Park Ridge.

I always love this place - I grew up on Tastee Freeze as I was a kid and grew up up in Green River…read moresoda - they have the best Green river milkshakes in town- plus they have fountain green river ! My go to is a chili cheese dog and my sons is a cheese dog - check out their hot dog special they now have

Very crispy Korean style corn dogs located inside H-Mart. I really enjoyed the sweet potato covered…read moremozzarella option and the egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich. The mozzarella had a nice stretchy texture. The sweet potato crust was an excellent addition to the dish. Moreover, the egg sandwich was awesome. It had a ton of egg inside, and the bread was very soft. I really enjoyed my visit to this place and look forward to trying more things on the menu.

This is a nice spot after the cash registers at the H Mart. It is one of the few food stands…read moreoutside the normal ring food court. There are a few seats outside the stall. The egg sandwich is fantastic - soft, delicate, umami, and, for some reason, super hot. The toast is buttery and crackling. I don't usually get K dogs, but I did this time... I got the potato dog. It's substantial. It seems bigger than what you normally see (but I don't usually get K dogs, so take that with a grain of salt). It was like eating a hot dog and fries and melded together. The food is made to order so it's a few minutes. Depending on the flow of customers, the wait is not bad for fresh sandwiches.