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    J's Corner Hot Dogs

    4.3 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bulgogi Sandwich
    Ethan P.

    The food is fresh and super solid! I highly recommend the bulgogi sandwich. The hot dogs were very good too, more simplified than other Chicago dogs- not as heavy/loaded with as many toppings as Superdawg, for example. The fries were amazing too, they taste exactly like McDonald's fries. Super fast and friendly service. Seemed like they had lots of regular customers which gave the place a friendly atmosphere, and I can honestly see myself becoming a regular here too.

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    Drake M.

    First of all, this review is about the hot dogs and hot dogs only. So...Umm...where do I begin? A two hot dog combo with fries for 5.59, YES PLEASE, and hot peppers are an additional 10 cents, no biggie. I'm not going to knock it for no poppyseed bun or lack of celery salt. But it was lacking in flavor. Thank goodness the peppers were worth the 10 cents but couldn't help this flaccid dog. The dog just look sad. But thank goodness for the fries. The fries was a big boost. The place was immaculate and has a fairly decent off street parking area. It's sad when the name has hot dogs in it's name but it doesn't seem that hot dogs isn't the number one focus. This place has so much potential.

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    Michael W.

    Stumbled across a mention of an excellent Bulgogi Sandwich at J's and thought to myself "I've stopped in before but not noticed this sandwich". Made a mental note to stop by again and try the Bulgogi Sandwich. Glad I did, I've stopped in twice in the last month to enjoy this unique delight. Give it a try, also a decent fish sandwich, excellent, quick service. (FDV Approved 4.0 - Food, 4.2; Design, 3.5; Value, 4.4).

    The Mustard Yellow Dog and Burger joint on Elston Avenue
    Jeff S.

    Sometimes you just need a quick cheese dog or cheeseburger for lunch, and you want a cheap, reasonable meal served by friendly people who work hard to keep you coming back. You'll get that here. We moved into this neighborhood 15 years ago, and I have been grabbing a quick bite to eat here since we remodeled our home the month before we moved in. I have been stopping in once or twice a week to once every other month or so ever since, depending on what is happening in my life. Cheese dog, fries, and can of soda, under $6. Better than I can make quickly at home, and served with a smile. I am good with that. You will be too if you just need a quick bite to eat from reliably consistent neighborhood dog and burger joint that goes out of their way to make sure you have a lunch that is ALWAYS better than a franchise burger. Thanks for being in the hood J's, glad to have you around when I need a quick bite to eat for lunch.

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    Great option for cheap hot dogs along Elston. Plenty of street parking and a small lot available.

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    Solid hot dogs, free fries, fact service, and excellent prices. Watch out for the parking lot - the holes are huge.

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    I love their Cheeseburger. Consistently good all the time and I've been going there for eight years

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    Everything is always made to perfection. I love going here. Gyros, pizza puffs, hot dogs and burgers.

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    This place is really good clean and the personal is very polite plus their gyros are the best in town.

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    3.9(7.3k reviews)
    5.9 miRiver North, Near North Side
    $$

    Came here at noon on a Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to find a table in this large place…read more They are well set up to handle large numbers of people. Chicago dog: 4/5. Solid dog and I really enjoyed the poppy bun. Cake shake: 4.5/5. Tastes just like you would expect if you blended a slice of chocolate cake into a shake. But don't bother with a straw, cuz this sucker is thick. Well done.

    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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    Devil Dawgs-Gold Coast

    Devil Dawgs-Gold Coast

    4.4(281 reviews)
    5.9 miNear North Side
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    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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    Al's Beef

    Al's Beef

    4.3(459 reviews)
    5.8 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    First time in Chicago so I had to try the national sandwich of Chicago! Al's beef has been serving…read moreup Italian Beef sandwiches since 1938. They have won several awards for their sandwiches and are said to have the best Italian Beef in Chicago. With all this being said, this was certainly a must eat on my trip! Their menu consists of their famous Italian beef, along with Chicago dogs, burgers, sausage sandwiches, chicken, and fries. There is definitely something for everyone here. The inside is casual and reminiscent of a fast food eatery. Really liked the yellow accents throughout the restaurant. I will also note that it was extremely clean inside, which is always appreciated. Ordering is simple and they will call your ticket number when your food is ready. All the food is served made to order and very fresh and doesn't take too long to come out! I ordered the Regular Beef, wet, with both hot and spicy peppers per the workers suggestion. Ordering the sandwich wet simply means the bread is dunked in the gravy/aus jus. If you want the real deal, this is how you order it. The peppers are optional as well, but complete the sandwich. The sandwich consists of their famous Italian beef roasted and sliced, served on freshly baked French bread. I can see why this sandwich is so highly regarded. The Italian beef that is made in house each day is tender, flavorful, and just perfect! It isn't chewy or tough either. The sweet and spicy peppers paired nicely with the savory beef. And the fresh French bread covered in the gravy--phenomenal! The gravy adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich. You do have to eat it quickly, otherwise the bread will fall apart, oh but it is so worth it. I got fries with a side of cheese sauce to go with the sandwich. By far some of the best fries I've had. Not super crispy, but not soggy either, the texture was just right. They were salted perfectly and dipping them in their velvety cheese sauce was a treat! A regular sub is roughly 6 inches and quite filling. The sandwiches are stuffed with ample amounts of beef. The price is also excellent considering how much you get. Overall, I would say Al's Beef lived up to all its praise. My sandwich was very memorable and was like nothing I'd had before. Everything is so fresh, between their beef, bread, and fries, it is all made in house. This isn't just some fast food spot, it is an institution. I was impressed with everything I ordered, especially the fries. They take a lot of pride in what they serve. This is evident in their customer service. If you are visiting Chicago, don't think, just go--you won't regret it!

    3-ish stars rounded up. The roast beef was a little on the dry-stringy side but the bread was…read morespongy-soft (absorbed the beef drippings so well!). Kinda skimpy on the fixings on the Chicago dog, but still gets the job done if you're craving a Chicago dog. Fries are the type that are greasy to the touch; not my fave style of fries but I know it's a well-liked one to others. Super friendly lady at the cashier (all smiles, patient, and offered menu help)! Also fast service (got my order within a few minutes). I visited on a Saturday late afternoon and it was very chill here (also shoutout to the early 2000's era music playing :p it was a vibe). Overall I'd say it's not a bad food spot at all if you want a quick bite and want to be a little away from the Magnificent Mile crowds.

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    Jim's Original - Polish Sausage Sandwich

    Jim's Original

    4.2(785 reviews)
    6.9 miUniversity Village
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    I've eaten a lot of Polish Sausage in my day and I just assumed it was the kind of thing that…read morecouldn't really be improved upon. I was so wrong. The Polish Sausage they're serving up at Jim's is so much better than any I've had before that it's almost an entirely different thing. It's just so flavorful and delicious. The spicing is phenomenal and the sausage itself is extremely above average. And it's taken over the top by the fresh bun and superb sautéed onions. I joked that we should start every day with one of these sausages, and while we didn't actually do that, I feel like that would've only enhanced our trip.

    Yelpers what's good. Today I felt like having some Chicago Nostalgia food. So I stopped by Jim's…read moreoriginal for a good ole Maxwell St. Polish! It's an outdoor only eatery usually long fast moving lines. The smell of the grilled onions hit your nose immediately! I got a polish with onions and mustard and I also got a bone in pork chop sandwich with onions and mustard. And an added bonus FREE FRIES with every order! The polish is still one of my best around nice and juicy (pause) with a nice snap to them. The onions provide a slight sweetness with the tangy bite of the mustard just hits so great!! 8.9/10! The fries were hot, nice crisp on the outside and pillowy inside! 7/10 The Bone in pork chop sandwich was decent nothing special just a Chicago nostalgic sandwich. 6.8/10 Everyone from Chicago has been here and everyone from Chicago will tell you to go here for a real Chicago quick cheap eats experience. Right off the expressway so you can be in and out. And you may want to be in and out especially if you're from out of town. definitely worth stopping by! Remember ALL reviews are subjective

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    The Wieners Circle - Hot dog

    The Wieners Circle

    3.6(1.2k reviews)
    4.0 miLincoln Park
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    Stopped by The Wiener's Circle and had a fun Chicago experience. I had the Chicago style hot dog,…read moreand it was exactly what you'd want, classic toppings, plenty of flavor, and a solid dog overall. What really makes this place stand out is the personality. The staff is famously surly, and that's clearly part of the experience, so if you know that going in it adds to the fun. It's more playful than serious and definitely gives the place its own character. I also thought it was cool how they give out free dogs after Bears wins. That kind of generosity and local spirit makes it feel like a true neighborhood staple. Definitely a memorable stop and one of those places that feels uniquely Chicago.

    You can't come to Chicago and not get a red hot, which is why we found ourselves driving fairly out…read moreof our way to The Wieners Circle. They had some options on the menu but we both opted for the Vienna Red Hot ("char"). It's a solid dog. The wiener is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the star of the show. It's got a terrific char and an irresistible snap. The flavor is better-than-average, too. The condiments didn't really do much for me, and I found something on there just way, way too salty. (The pickle, maybe?) Anyway, it's a quick, cheap, easy meal. I'd certainly eat it again.

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    Fatso's Last Stand - Double Fatso with Cheese + Fries

    Fatso's Last Stand

    4.1(992 reviews)
    4.2 miUkrainian Village, West Town
    $$

    "Double Fatso Burger with Cheese" was definitely one of the BEST burgers I've had…read more Juicy, perfectly cooked, and loaded with flavor--Fatso's Last Stand absolutely delivers. Chicago classic for a reason.

    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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