It pains me to leave a 3 star review for a small business with perfectly tasty, fresh food and staff who are kind, but the prices here are just that shocking I am sorry to say. $25 for a salad, $17 for a hot dog with fries and a drink? We were so thrilled to move to this neighborhood and still have an easy fast food option, but we simply cannot afford to eat here. We can go to a sit down restaurant for these prices. I have knowledge and appreciation of the difficulties of keeping a restaurant open, but these prices have left me with sticker shock weeks after ordering from here The good: -Food is yummy and made fresh, you get a ton of fries with each order -Nice outdoor seating! -Staff was kind and patient with an insanely rude customer while I was waiting for my order The bad: -the prices :( read more

I walk and run by George's pretty often and was craving a gyro so I decided to stop in. It's a bit of a whole in the wall but sometimes that's the best kind of vibe. I decided to get the gyro plate which came with way more food than I expected. It was pretty delicious and came out pretty quickly. I took it to go and it held up well in transit. read more

George's Hot Dogs - Gyro Plate - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious food. Friendly service too. The outdoor seating area is nice in the summer.

The owners are amazing! I love how they care about every customer, every order. All food is excellent. I love the hot dogs, chicken pita, baklava. Thank you for always going above and beyond, recognizing and remembering us. It means so much. read more

I had higher hopes TBH. Food was good, not great. Prices are a bit high for just a hot dog or a gyro and some fries. If you are craving a classic chicago dog this place will satisfy your cravings though. Service and atmosphere are average/standard. read more

Service was... very very slow. They had one person in there when we arrived and one other person arrived after us. They got distracted by the customer coming after us and didn't seem to start making our food for quite a while. Exhaustingly slow considering it was for hot dogs and milk shakes. Food was good but not worth the price or especially the wait. read more

It's a whole in the wall. They don't serve the hot dogs with ketchup and they don't weigh the meat for the gyros. This is a mundane and at the same time a quintessential Chicago experience. The fries were overflowing and crispy- perfect. I don't know if I was hungry but the gyro meat was moist, savory, absolutely delicious. The extra tomatoes tasted freshly sliced. Prices are fair the crew behind me were both women- why not support them? Sorry I forgot to take pics of the food. read more

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The food here is consistently good. It is made to order and always warm and fresh. The service is great and they are just all very nice people. read more

Super friendly place with Jeopardy! playing on the TV in the back - nice change from sports (says me, not sure how many would agree). The fries are notably good here, and the dog is quintessential Chicago. It's a little pricier than some joints, but it's also more comfortable. I'm pretty much never going to complain about a great Chicago dog purveyor even if there isn't much to say about the dog because there isn't much variation. And there shouldn't be. Do a Chicago dog right, you have my business. read more

If I could give it 0 stars, I would. Only leaving this review so some other poor soul doesn't experience what I did. Ordered a hot dog from them two days ago and got the worst food poisoning ever. Don't order delivery from this place. read more

Es muy lento el servicio al cliente y de muy mala manera, muy sucios con el establecimiento read more

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

Overall a great staple to eat some comfort Chicago hot dogs or good quality Mediterranean dishes. Their Chicago dogs are everything you'd except with loaded toppings. The portions are generous and the pricing is great! Food can sometimes be a little greasy here and there, but nothing that you wouldn't expect. The food is relatively fresh and quickly prepared. Highly recommend visiting this local establishment. read more

George's Hot Dogs - GYRO PLATTER - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

gabe was great Bc. C. C.

Came here last week to grab takeout. Great food and good value. I had the Grecian plate and was definitely a fan. I'll be back to try their hot dogs and Italian beef. Only downside is that it's cash only. read more

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Just hit up George's for the chicken kebab pita as well as a Chicago hot dog. Omg! Both are amazing. You get an insane amount of crispy fries with both. The tzatziki sauce is so light and refreshing - get an extra side of it to dip your fries into! I also get a second pita as the kebab pita overflows with chicken and peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes slices.. You need a second pita for a second leftover sandwich the next days. The baklava is heavenly. Soaked in syrup and the perfect size for a sweet ending. I love this place!!! Oh and I got delivery. They pack it up with care! read more

George's has been a go to spot since we were kids. Local gyro spot, that never disappoints, love love love their soup and baklava. Burgers are good and can't go wrong with a Chicago dog. read more

The first hot dog I have eaten without ketchup! I know that ketchup is frowned upon in Chicago so I decided to get the true experience. I got a Chicago-style hot dog and it was a bit difficult for me to eat. All of the toppings were piled so high that I had to take bites of the pickle separately. It was tasty but it did not change my opinion about putting ketchup on my hot dog in the future. Plus, the history behind this place is so cool as it has been family-owned and operated for over 65 years! read more

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Not bad George, not bad. I only eat beef and it can be hard to find a decent beef hot dog in the city. Definitely hit up George's if you're in a similar situation. It's not an "I would die without this hot dog" type of place but it definitely satisfies the craving. The fries could use a little work, not salty enough and a bit soggy. But the hot dog craving fix pushes this into a solid 3. read more

George's Hot Dogs - Beef dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's Sunday yesterday so I have no work and I'm spending my day with this place. The place is neat and clean. They have full of table inside. The customer service was good. They happily greeted you. When I look at their menu they have a lot of different dishes. I ordered georges hot dog, and chili cheese dog. George's Hot Dog - Our Traditional Chicago-Style Hot Dog served Since 1948.100% Pure-beef Vienna Hot Dog served on a Poppy-sead steamed bun. Topped with Mustard, Relish, Chopped Onions, Tomato, Pickle & hot Sport Peppers. Served with Fries. Chili Cheese Dog, a 100% Pure-Beef Vienna Hot Dog served on a steamed bun with chili, melted American cheese. Served with fries. It's all good and best. They all delicious and I can't wait to try another food in the menu when I came back here. read more

I thought Portillo's would be my all-time hot dog spot and I thought it was the best but I cannot deny the fact that the hot dogs in this spot are good and can tied up the hot dogs of Portillo's. We recently went in here and we had a nice experience. The place is clean and the staff were friendly. There are a lot of good choices on their menu but we just decided to have their hot dogs. It was served hot and we did not wait for too long. Their hot dogs have a nice portion and it was delicious, something that we definitely want in this kind of fast food. Prices are also fair. This spot definitely is one of the best fast food in Chicago. read more

Yum! The fries are the best (if you like crispy). I had their gyro and it was delicious. My son had their burger and he said it was "ok". Will be back and try their dogs next time. read more

George you have restored my faith in humanity. Was in a huge rush today and needed to eat before walking into a long meeting. Ordered and when order was ready found out the restaurant was " cash only" ( tip for future patrons- bring cash!). Anyway, the woman behind the counter must have seen my panicked face and without blinking an eye said kindly " don't worry about it- I know you are in a rush- you can come back and pay later". Really? Wow- she has never seen me before and few businesses I know would have handled that in such a kind , empathetic way. I of course returned and paid them later and at that time lady behind the counter actually apologized for being cash only. That level of care and customer service is rarely seen these days and made mY day . food was very good too- had the beef with sweet and hot peppers. Flavorful and generous portion. I will return! read more

This place is DISGUSTING. The tables are greasy. The walls have running grease and food on it. The floors are wet and have food. The bathroom is sick. Not to mention, when my mom asked to use the restroom, they told us it was not working. Then my mom said that she was going to purchase something to eat, and then he let her in, and it was In working condition. The burger was good, and the fries were beyond greasy. I peeked into the kitchen and it did not at all look clean. I can't trust a place that's so filthy with food. read more

Best gyro in Chicago. Nice people. Every order comes with lots of food. My favorite place in Bucktown for fast food.

Absolutely the best hot dogs in Chicago!! Friendly atmosphere, Awesome owners. The most delicious and authentic Chicago food around!!! read more

This was the first stop on a food tour I did with my girlfriend and friends. It was also my first authentic Chicago hot dog. I must say I am a fan of the additional toppings that you wouldn't usually find on hot dogs in the country. The added flavors really kick off the taste buds in the right direction. Although I'm not usually a huge hot dog eater, this place won me over. read more

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Cash Only Decided I was in the mood for a gyro and Georges was around the corner so I thought why not. Ordered up and he walked away... Called my order, went to pay and found out that they are a cash only business. Don't get me wrong I don't have a problem with that just let you clientle know with a sign or when the order is placed not when you have no choice but to be ripped off at the ATM in the place. Cash Only As far as the meal goes, I've had better gyro's and the fries were nothing special. George did offer to refill my drink... after he had taken care of the garbage. Cash Only Maybe it was an off day, maybe his "cash only" sign was misplaced, maybe ill go back, maybe I won't. read more

My first stop when arriving to Chicago. My tummy was asking for lunch, so why not a Chicago style hot-dog. Limited seating outside, but there's plenty inside. Order at the counter, they yell out your name and then you pick it up at the window. Easy and fast. *Tip - They only accept cash so come prepared. For those that aren't, there's an ATM inside. Who knows what the fees are, but hey you'll get your hot-dog fix! :) read more

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I am a big eater so I bought 3 order of their dish on their menu. I order Cheese Burger, Italian Beef Sandwich and Grecian Salad. I didn't order drinks since I prefer to drink water instead of soda and juices. Grecian Salad are freshly prepared and Made-to-Order Grecian Salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced onions, green peppers, pepperoncini peppers, feta, Kalamata olives, oregano and their homemade Greek dressing & pita bread. Cheese Burger are served on a toasted bakery bun with fries. Topped with mustard, ketchup, sliced pickles, grilled onions, lettuce and tomatoes. It has a side dish with fries. Italian Beef Sandwich is traditional Italian seasoned beef thinly sliced and marinated in juicy gravy served on freshly-baked French Bread that served with fries. I enjoy their food very well. Its so satisfying to eat. I had a great experience here. read more

This was a stop on our Bucktown Food Tour, and my first time trying a Chicago hot dog. It's enveloped in a steamed warm poppy seed bun, topped with mustard, onions, relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices, a pickled sport pepper, and a dash of celery salt. No ketchup allowed on Chicago Dogs. So, choosing to stay uninjured during the Food Tour, I didn't even argue the ketchup thing. Ketchup Schmeckshup, who needs it. Dude, the dog was good. The interesting combination of toppings made it truly unique in taste. And it wasn't a weeny dog either, the whole package was a feat to eat because of how much the toppings added to its weight and height. Would definitely come back if I had a chance to. read more

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Don't you hate when people review places for what they're known for with the preface: "I don't even like so-and-so BUT..." yeah, i'm about to do that. I don't particularly enjoy hot dogs... it's never something i'd willingly order anywhere but this was my first visit to Chicago and it was on the food tour menu so I really had no choice! I'm glad I didn't! The city's signature toppings may seem like overkill but this version, dubbed the "salad on a hot dog" was a great combination of flavors and textures, especially for those addicted to variety like myself.. The meaty (but not too thick) vienna hot dog, crunchy pickle spear and onions married with the spicy pepper, tangy mustard, mild sweet tomato and topped off with celery salt... a great complete balanced meal all wrapped in a soft poppy seed bun. I'm no conniseur of Chicago-style hot dogs, or hell any hot dogs at all for that matter but I definitely enjoyed this one right here ... and according to our tour guide, if it has the "vienna" stamp of approval, which they do here, it's a city-wide sign of recognition of an authentic Chicago-style dog! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UX0PGKcH7Iy3qyxA3vZ-1g?select=XfXGnfY_J7NfxMmcY80qbA ...just don't add ketchup! read more

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

I had my first Chicago-style hot dog at George's and it was tasty. Mmmm mmmm mmmmm. A good menu with cheap prices and friendly service. Nothing is cooked until it is ordered, ensuring that your food is made to order right off the grill. Definitely worth stopping in. read more

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

Amazing food and super nice employees - the combo salad is insanely good. They are cash only but worth the trip to the atm. A great place for lunch/dinner in Bucktown read more

It was very fitting that my first meal in Chicago was a Chicago-style hot dog. I ordered the GEORGE'S HOT DOG WITH CHEESE, which comes with a side of fries, for $4 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/georges-hot-dogs-chicago-2?select=1Lew-ajGbkjCo4RuvxXKeQ#1Lew-ajGbkjCo4RuvxXKeQ). Made with Vienna beef, the hot dog meat isn't my favorite part. Rather, it's the combination of toppings that truly makes the Chicago hot dog unforgettable (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/georges-hot-dogs-chicago-2?select=1Lew-ajGbkjCo4RuvxXKeQ#QFgbXgk-vGjC0RUSFOtlwQ). You've got the poppy seed bun, yellow mustard, chopped white onion, tomato slices, and a sliver of dill pickle. Oh, and some delicious processed cheese on the cheese dog mmm. I inhaled that thing in less than a minute. I later learned, after trying Portillo's, that George's hot dog was lacking the sweet pickle relish and the pickled sport peppers. George's makes a good hot dog, but I prefer Portillo's for their delish relish, softer poppy seed bun, and softer tomato slices. Both hot dog meats taste the same to me. Oh, and no ketchup. Gotta maintain the integrity of the hot dog. read more

George's Hot Dogs - George's hot dog with cheese and a side of fries, $3.75! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Never have I had a bad experience nor empty stomach after coming here. This place is affordable and serves delicious food(bang for your buck). I love that you get a side of french fries with any item you order! Every time I have been here I go with the basic cheeseburger simply because it tastes great. After tackling the burger plus the side of fries I am typically looking for some sweatpants to change into because of my newly acquired food baby gut. *I am a huge pickle lover and wanted to mention that on the burgers are giant deli style pickle slices that make your experience just a million times better* A decent sized burger plus side of fries is only $6. I find this place to be refreshing since these days everything is so overpriced and most of the time it is just a rip off. I am glad there are little gems out there like George's. They also have delicious milkshakes. read more

They are not help us when I want no seed bun They did not have it and much salt fries seem much oil fries. Also they cook one hour when I waited long read more

Delicious food made fresh! Perfectly Chicago, perfectly George's! The service is extremely friendly and caring. Their place is clean and well taken care of. If you want Chicago-style George's is the place to go! Just a warning: if you come to George's first, don't go anywhere else! They will spoil you in the best way and you won't be satisfied by another hotdog! read more

George's Hot Dogs - Hanging with my sweet boy!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First stop on walking food tour where I tasted my first classic Chicago style hot dog. Loved it! Cost to worth it rating: 4 Return worthiness: yes Eve's award: favorite hot dog pickle style Highlights: - Mom and pop: husband and wife run the place and are always there. No crazy chain conglomerate here. - Huge long wedged pickle slice: my favorite of all the toppings. Never have seen that on a hot dog before and loving pickles I was delighted - Tomato slices: my second fave thing with 3 thick slices - Onions: usually nor into raw onions but these were mild with just a bit of crunch--not sure how they did that - Beef dog: all beef does have a heartier taste - Sport pepper: hidden spicy bite - Steamed bun: soft bed for the delicious dog Lowlights: - Hub waited in line to get a soda for 15 minutes and still didn't get served, as they were in the back getting hot dogs ready - I'm fine without ketchup to do the when in Rome thing even though I love ketchup, but no mustard for me please Definitely would come back here for another Chicago dog--I'm craving another one already. read more

George's is an oasis in a sea of gentrification. Serving the neighborhood since 1948, George's Hot Dog's serves up some of Chicago's best low-cost, fast food around - Chicago-style hotdogs, gyros off the spit, hamburgers, and Polish sausage - to name just a few. There's a comfortable dining room and outdoor, street-side seating as weather permits. read more

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Great little shop. Fast friendly and good food.