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    Jr’s Red Hots

    4.4 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, Fast Food
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lulu R.

    Red hots, get yer red hots! Cute little shack service a wide menu of your fast food favorites. I enjoy a nice hot dog from time to time and Jr's hits the spot. They've got a pretty big menu but run like a well oiled machine in there. During nicer months, they put out a few tables and chairs. Stop here for a heaping plethora of fries served with the food. They serve smoothies as well as canned soda. They also have a decent sized parking lot as well as street parking. Decent prices for the area and the food tasted super fresh...

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    Melanie V.

    Moved in around the corner and can smell these fries daily even above the smell of McDonald's so I wanted to try it out. Pretty easy walk up window with the menu posted outside, and a few minutes after ordering, they call your order. There are about 4 parking spots and maybe 6 outdoor tables available if needed. Now to the food. My husband ordered the regular hot dog, loaded fries, and strawberry shake. He said the dog was solid, snappy skin and juicy. Loaded fries though are a miss. The fries are a little whimpy to start with and then piled high with liquid cheese, sour cream, and bacon makes them more soggy. Strawberry shake was great! Mix of real strawberry and the artificial flavor. A few days later I went to get an Italian beef with giardenara dipped and cheese fries. Looking at the other Yelp pictures, I thought the cheese fries would come as fries and a side of cheese to avoid the sogginess but I was wrong. Still soggy. I'll try one more time to order separately for a final judgment call. Italian beef though was very good. On par with portillos which I don't say lightly. Since we don't live by a portillos, I plan to supplement here in the future but we got to get these cheese fries fixed!

    Great char dog

    It's hard to go wrong here, I live down the street and eat here regularly, love the cheeseburger, char dog, mozzarella sticks, and the grilled chicken sandwich. Milkshakes here are better than Margie's and much less expensive.

    Hot Dog to go with fries
    Joneice B.

    Try this spot out today for lunch. I walked by it often when walking my dog. There's always people outside at the picnic tables dining. Nice thing is that they do have a parking lot with at least 10 spots. Location is convenient right off of Western Armitage. I ordered the double Chicago dog with fries, which came to a total of $4. 99. They only take cash so make sure you have it, if you don't they do have ATM on site. The food was really good I took mine to go. When I got home I was able to play it and add ketchup to my hot dog. I really enjoyed my French fries and really everything. Next time I go I will try the burgers those looked delicious. I am glad this spot is about a mile away from my house which is far enough to not go all the time but close enough to go twice a month.

    Grant A.

    Came here one night before I was heading to a bar because I was getting rather peckish and the bar I was venturing to didn't have food. Ordered a cheeseburger. Was surprised that it came with fries! Considerable amount of folks stepped up to order while I was waiting for my food. Burger is tasty+ savory. You get to watch them cook food on grill in front of window.

    Ben N.

    I'm no Chicago hot dog expert, but I've learned enough to know that Chicago is at least in the Hot Dog Big Leagues. And here, $4.50--you read that right--gets you not only a very serviceable Chicago dog--Vienna beef, natch, with that good snap--but also a more-than-adequate serving of piping-hot, hand-cut french fries. (Fast-food french fries are usually trash; these are about as good as you can ask for without calling for duck-fat frying or similar.) In 2020, which means that Jr's cannot be beat as a dining value. The wife ordered the Maxwell Street Polish, which was excellent, too, and maybe dollar more. Jr's apparently took over this old-timey hot-dog stand just a few years ago. It has a great new red-yellow-and-blue coat of paint to match the Vienna Beef colors, a few parking spots, and a few outdoor tables in the little parking lot. That's about it. At these prices, you don't need any more.

    The fattest juiciest burger I've seen this year and for a great price w/fries straight W!!!
    Bando T.

    Fat and juicy burgers for cheap w/fries this is a W and forgot to mention the burgers and dog's charbroiled

    An AMAZING fried chicken sandwich!!
    Eva S.

    During this stay-at-home order, it's the little things that bring joy and variety to the day-to-day grind. For me, it was the discovery that Jr's Red Hots has a holy-smokes-amazing FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH. Initially my partner and I were on the hunt for some comfort fried food at the end of the week. It has been week 3 of quarantine and for some of us, it has been a bigger shift to work from home. And so I cope by hunting for some fried food carry out. The request from him was specifically "a big pile of fries." We were initially going to Red Hot Ranch (5 min drive away) only to realize when we arrived that none of us had cash. This oversight actually led us to find Jr's Red Hots (which is underrated and a best kept secret, but you've read it now). Jr's Red Hots is actually listed as "Vienna Hot Dog Stand" on Google maps. They've added some things to their menu because several items are listed as "Try our new Chicken Sandwich!" or "Try our new Chicken Wings." Well, don't mind if I do. We ordered 2 chicken sandwiches, 6 buffalo wings, and 2 Chicago dogs with everything. Yea-yuh. We drove and we had parked in their little parking lot. We were social distancing so people would place their orders inside one-at-a-time and then step outside and linger around the parking lot to wait. The staff then came out the side door with orders that were ready. Everything came with a side of fries, even the chicken wings, so we had SIX bags of fries and so also ordered 2 sides of cheese. The pile-o-fries dream has been actualized. Your buck goes a long way here. Prices are affordable. And their chicken sandwich. I got emotional. A gently buttered and toasted bun, but toasted just enough so that you get a crispy crunch that's almost sweet. You get a generous, refreshing gob of coleslaw to balance the pickles and the chicken, just enough to add texture and to make the sandwich as classically messy as a fried chicken sandwich should be. Now for the breaded chicken, it was breaded and fried so perfectly I would change nothing. You don't need to go to Roister or Honey Butter Fried Chicken or Leghorn Chicken (which I wish was still around) to get a satisfying chicken sandwich. I think I talked about this sandwich for 10 minutes straight, in between large bites and washing it down with an at-home cocktail. The crunch. The seasoned batter. I cannot. I've got some stupid love for Jr's Fried Chicken Sandwich. Their little hot dog stand pummels you over with larger-than-life heart-stopping flavor. It boggles my mind how much perfection can exist in one bite. Much love to the people working behind those counters. They make magic, and they're still open for business (take-out)!

    Everything arrives nicely packed. I so appreciate them packing my veggies on the side for my burger. I asked, and they delivered.

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    8 months ago

    Burgers are seasoned to perfection. Taste better when visiting at 2 in the morning. Will be returning

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    7 months ago

    Burgers are good fries are good milkshakes are bomb prices are reasonable quick service great place to stop for food on my way home

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    Great food. Friendly staff. Seating is all outside. Not a problem in good weather or for to go orders. Will return.

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    If you're drunk and need to be revived this is it. The mozzarella sticks changed my LIFE and are my go to always !!!!

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    Delicious food and friendly service! I would highly recommend the Italian beef sandwich.

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    Love the fries! Customer service could be friendlier, classic hot dog was a little soggy, falling apart/ hard to hold and eat.

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    This Portillos was huge it had two levels. It was easy to order by using one of the kiosks or the…read moreapp from your phone. My friend and I were waiting for them to call our order number but it was taking a while so I went to the counter and the order had been ready sitting there they just weren't calling out the orders. I'm glad I went up otherwise my food would have gotten cold! I'm not sure if their sound systems were down to call out the order numbers for pick up or if they just don't do that. I came here with my friend as I had never tried the beef sandwich and she highly recommended the cheese fries. I also heard great things about the chocolate cake slice. I added peppers to the beef sandwich to give it some spice but besides that it was bland! I was disappointed but I thought the Chicago dog would make up for it but the bun was soggy. The best part of my order were the cheese fries and I got a free slice of chocolate cake since it was my birthday month! The chocolate cake was the best chocolate cake I've ever had that wasn't homemade. Very moist and lots of frosting! I would come back for the fries and the cake, but I wouldn't order the beef sandwich or Chicago dog again.

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    Fatso's Last Stand delivers exactly what its name promises: unapologetically indulgent, old-school…read morecomfort food done right. The burgers are the shining stars -- juicy, generously sized, and cooked to perfection with toppings that strike the perfect balance of classic and creative. Whether you go for a stacked cheeseburger, bacon-loaded option, or a specialty creation, the patties are flavorful and satisfyingly beefy, with a great char and use of quality ingredients that keeps diners coming back. Beyond burgers, the menu also features hearty eats like crispy fries, loaded sandwiches, and thick milkshakes, all served with a no-frills attitude that lets the food speak for itself. Service at Fatso's Last Stand matches the laid-back but attentive vibe of the restaurant -- staff are friendly, efficient, and know regulars by name, creating a welcoming, neighborhood-favorite energy. While the pace can get lively during peak hours, especially on weekends, the team handles the rush with good humor and keeps orders moving. The ambiance is casual and retro in all the right ways, with diner-style seating and a comfortable, unpretentious environment that makes it perfect for relaxed lunches, casual dinners with friends, or late-night burger runs. It's not fancy, but when your focus is on big, delicious burgers and familiar comfort food, Fatso's delivers exactly what you're craving.

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    Important Note: With Red Light Chicken, one must manage their expectations. If I'm not wrong, they…read moreuse chicken breasts (white meat) rather than thighs (dark meat). The result is meat that is naturally less tender and moist. I was going to ding them until I realized this; thus, it's not a criticism, just the reality of the cut. Their menu is incredibly simple! There are some options available (e.g., sandwich as plain, hot, honey, honey-hot). They also have fries, nuggets, and cans of soda. This simplicity means they're able to specialize very well and make deliciousness! I ordered a sandwich, honey-hot, with the standard mayo and pickles. The chicken was hot and crisp with a thin layer of scrumptious crust. The meat was cooked well, especially given the nature of chicken breast. The honey wasn't overdone and gave a pleasant sweetness. The heat reminded me of Tabasco sauce; while respectable, and the acidity helped add a new flavor dimension, the heat was minimal for my palate. It would be nice if Red Light offered an extra-hot option. The pickles and mayo were in perfect amounts, and the bread was a fresh brioche. Bonus points for the sando not falling apart on me, as happens with places that stuff massive, lopsided thighs to look pretty on Instagram. The service was lightning quick! I had the sandwich in hand less than a minute after ordering. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and polite also. The value is great! In a world where everything costs an arm and a leg, $8 for a reasonably sized chicken sandwich is more than reasonable. Finally, there is no indoor seating whatsoever. There are, however, ample standing-room tables around, with one having overhead heaters. Thus, while not necessarily a destination, Red Light Chicken is a phenomenal neighborhood chicken shop!

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    4.4(281 reviews)
    3.4 miNear North Side
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    My friend was visiting from San Francisco and she wanted to try a Chicago dog so I took her to…read moreDevil Dawgs. Devil Dawgs makes the best Chicago dog I've ever had! So fresh and flavorful. She is pescatarian so it was awesome that she was able to get a veggie dog Chicago style. She also had the Icelandic Dawg which she said was very good as well. My Chicago dog came out very fast but her veggie dog took about 10 minutes. I love how the location is close to magnificent mile so it was easy to grab the dogs then go back to shopping. If you need to take someone to get a Chicago dog I highly recommend Devil Dawgs!

    I ordered the 5-piece chicken strips with fries, a side of cheese sauce, and the devil sauce -- and…read morewow, this hit exactly how I needed it to. The chicken strips were perfectly crispy on the outside and super juicy on the inside. You can tell they're made fresh -- not dry at all, just tender and flavorful with that golden crunch in every bite. The fries were just as good -- hot, crispy, and the perfect base for that cheese sauce. Speaking of the cheese... so smooth and rich, it honestly made the whole meal even better. And the devil sauce?? SO good. It has that perfect balance of heat and flavor -- not overwhelming, but definitely gives a little kick that keeps you going back for more. Everything together was just one of those simple but so satisfying meals. Perfect portions, great flavor, and exactly what you want when you're craving comfort food. Definitely would order this again -- no question.

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    Johnnie's Beef has hands down the best Italian beef in Chicago! I wasn't sure what to expect. I…read morecame here on a Saturday around 1pm and the line wasn't too long. The menu is straight to the point and the restaurant itself is pretty small. You'll be standing eating inside or you can go outside where they have tables. The employees are incredibly efficient! The line moves quick and I recommend reviewing the menu ahead of time. For the food, I ordered the Italian beef, French fries and Italian ice. The first bite of the Italian beef was incredible. There was so much flavor and the peppers gave it a great kick. I ended up ordering another one. The fries were fresh and I would get again. The Italian ice was the star as well. It was so good! I can't even put it to words. The whole meal was perfect. I cannot wait to try it again. Thank you so much Johnnie's Beef!

    Something's are just delicious in their own spicy way and that's exactly what I'm gonna say about…read morethat beef and sausage sandwich I had here the other day! So it was all about the beef and sausage sandwich for me and I will say I found the sausage to be spicier than the peppers themselves which was totally awesome as anything that's hot I'm game for, while it wasn't overly bearing hot it just had a good flavor to it with every component especially the beef itself which honestly I kinda wish I would have only gotten the beef as I just enjoyed it's flavor on that yummy bread with the sweet and the hot peppers! They had a tamale here too and it was ok it was 4 small pieces that were easy to share or had a good corn flavor to it while it was yummy It really reminded me of the ones that you can find on the corner of Rampart & Beverly in LA as the flavor was very similar to me. One of the biggest goodies here was that lemon ice like that was sooo yummy such a good lemon flavor all iced out it really hit the spot for being one of the best lemon ice I've ever had! Overall super yummy little spot doing it right so do yourself a favor and just go to Johnnie's you'll be happy you did!

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