Best food best people. Great lunch or late night spot. Walk up service is so convenient.

was craving a hot dog and this place had the best reviews nearby! everything was freshly made to order. we got two hot dogs and one bacon hot dog. the hot dogs were good! the onion on the hot dog is grilled onion which i wasn't expecting but it was still yummy. the bacon hot dog was aight but i wouldn't order again. each order came with their own fries, which were okay and i wish i could have opted out to them. overall i love the street side service and will definitely come back next time im craving a hot dog! read more

Memo's Hot Dogs - outside ordering - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Quick, reasonably priced and quality food - it's really easy to grab and go here. Will add this place to my normal rotation

Stopped here while doing photowalk in Pilsen and reading about its troubles being closed down by the city. Had a simple Chicago dog (Vienna of course) with everything, sport peppers on the side. Owner apologized for the delay because the fries were being cooked (I wasn't in a hurry) and the absence of poppyseed buns (supplier had delivered them - no problem). Hot dog hit the spot and fries were excellent and not excessively salted. Dog and fries, tax and tip included: $6.00! Highly recommended, give these nice people some business! read more

Memo's Hot Dogs - Mem's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has been around for ages! I remember coming here with my family for burgers and hotdogs when I was a little girl. I still come for the best fries ever!!! Especially when they put the ketchup right inside the bag. So happy that now I get to bring my son here. read more

After all these years this place remains the best hot dog fast food place in the nation!!! Although they have changed owners and names the way of making the hotdogs Rama in the same Crunchy, savory and prepped with love. Their philly cheese steak is soooo good it's savory, delectable and the cheese is so creamy just right amount of onions green peppers and amazing Gardiner after you have their philly steak you will never be the same others will not compare. read more

Food is fantastic! You must get the cheeseburger and fries in a paper bag with ketchup!! Absolutely delicious!! The service is amazing! The folks that run the restaurant are very kind. It's a family joint. I love coming here for burgers. read more

no thank you on the shrimp. It wasn't terrible, but could have been better otherwise, the fries were delicious and the sauce was very on point. read more

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

I went with my standard dog fest- a Chicago dog all the way and a chili cheese dog with mustard and onions. This little hole-in-the-wall has been churning out dog greatness for over 27 years and my taste buds told me why. The dogs were delicious and the prices were down to earth, even for Chi town. The service was very personable and I loved my Memo's experience. Like the Terminator, I'll be back. read more

Thru the magic of Yelp, I discovered this place for authentic hot dogs. Finally came back for a burger, decided on a double cheeseburger- everything. Holy golden arches, a "double" is nearly a 1lb sandwich-- see pic. The clown has to rename is double patty. Tasted great! read more

Memo's Hot Dogs - Double Cheeseburger Monster - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Memo's, or as I affectionately call it, "Meeeeeemo's", you always deliver when I need it the most. Pizza puff. [x] .... Gyro (double, if you're feelin' it) cheeseburger. [x] .... Chicken tenders (with fries!) [x] .... Polish. [x] .... Hot dog. [x] Basically, everything we've tried, we've enjoyed. I sent my mom and step-dad here for a burger one day (they wanted an Express Grill type, just not them) and they've come back a couple times since. As with most places like this, fries are included with most things. It's pretty cheap, in my opinion. The chicken tenders comes with 4 decent sized pieces plus fries for $5-6, and it's definitely filling. In fact, the last time I ordered this, they had a smaller tender with the bigger 3 and tossed in some even smaller ones, I assume to make up for it? That was cool of them, definitely noticed and appreciated! I think they deliver through some app, we pick it up since it's close. Call ahead if you remember, otherwise you're probably looking at a 10-20 min wait, depending on how busy they are. Always friendly though! read more

Awesome place!! Looked a little sketchy first time I walked in- kinda a hole in the wall place, but after tasting the food I knew I'd be back soon! I had a cheeseburger with everything and a pizza puff. Saw the lady making it in front of me since the grill is up front. The lady was very nice as she tried to make conversation, the conversation was pleasurable (sometimes I just wanna get my food and get out). Cheeseburger was about $5 and some change (with fries) plus the pizza puff about $3 I paid less than $10 for VERY tasty food. Needless to say I could not finish all the food, ate about half the burger and half the puff and most of the fries which are also tasty and freshly made. I love Memo's burgers and makes me wonder why I sometimes pay so much for fancy burgers at other burger joints that sometimes aren't even as tasty as Memos'. Currently back for a second time! ALSO, don't forget to check in before you pay to receive a 10% discount (which just covers taxes but hey anyway I can save I'll take it). read more

Memo's Hot Dogs - Pizza puff and dbl cheeseburger :) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've eaten many hot dogs in Chicago and hands down, this is the best in town! Their Polish dog is how it should be made - topped with grilled onions, relish, sport peppers, pickle, mustard and minimal tomato. I love their Chili dog - the included sport peppers and pickle eliminate the need for ketchup. Every hot dog is served with a side of French fries which are crispy instead of greasy. Service is excellent and parking is difficult so take the train or bus. read more

Memo's Hot Dogs - Polish dog (the way it should be made!) and Chili dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to Memo's Hotdogs today had amazing food, great service, and good amount of food for what we paid, would recommend this place to anyone in or near the Pilsen area a true gem. read more

the food was good the only thing we didn't like was the fact that we weren't able to go inside to eat because they don't allow it anymore but it's good for a quick pick up food. read more

Memos is the best spot for an excellent Cheeseburger and Fries! Best Specials, Great prices, they are a wonderful and friendly family owned restaurant in Pilsen. The Cheeseburger on French Bread is super good, tasty and yummy good food. Dine in or take out! Not over priced. Thank you Memo's Hot dogs!!! You Rock! read more

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Was very excited to use Yelp to find a place on a Sunday which was reviewed well for tasty hot dogs, burgers, gyros and other sandwiches. Having just been to another restaurant on 18th St for dinner the night prior, a friend of mine and I were excited for a return trip. We got 2 hot dogs (1 regular, 1 bacon cheese), a double cheeseburger and a grilled chicken pita - all but the pita automatically come with fries, which seemed like a bonus! None of the food really had any taste, including the fries. The Vienna hotdogs were tasteless, which was rather surprising. Yes, the toppings had some flavor; but, you could not taste the hotdog. The grilled chicken was frozen slices with grill marks on it, which was heated with some type of oil and steam. The pita was heated on the flat top grill with oil taken from the deep-fryer with a big spatula. After eating, the taste which was left in our mouths was that of oil or grease, which even drinking a beer afterwards did not remedy. The lady who prepared our food was very kind and efficient, but she did make one mistake and put the bacon on the double cheeseburger vs the (no bacon) cheese dog. Also, for those reviewers ranting and raving about a gyros burger or a gyro, there is no vertical broiler/rotisserie to cook my beloved "meat cone", or I would have ordered a gyro. If my chicken was frozen slices, my guess is so is the gyro meat. Overall, disappointed that Memo's did not live up to the reviews and is not on the list for a return visit. read more

This place is fantastic, a real getaway from the over crowded and loud places in the area. Its a nice medium sized place with great food for a cheap price The food is more than worth the price, The hot dogs are real and not imitations along with the beef patty burgers. Maxwells skips out on the food and often tastes like trash to be fair when they use imitation meats for 5 bucks a piece but you can really fill up here under 5 bucks with better tasting food. The staff is very nice and social with anything you want to converse about really, They have some young guys working there too now which is cool, and they are pretty likeable as well. Its best to get there early morning or towards the night because the place is swarmed during noon. I wouldnt even be mad I guess many others love this place as much as I do now. Hope this helps if anyone wants to eat here in the future! read more

I've been passing this joint like I'm Bob Marley, but only recently decided to stop in & try 'em out. And I'm kinda hooked. They stand out as this bright yellow building varnished with Vienna Beef logos on a street chock full of cafes, Latin cuisine, and hipster hideouts. Their menu is pretty extensive and laden of heart attack inducing options. My go-to has been the double gyro-cheeseburger. But they also make a mean Polish. This isn't some fancy "our beef is never frozen" place. Their beef is more frozen than that guy in the meat-truck in Goodfellas. But I don't care. Dem shits is good. Certainly not a place that's going to bring tourism to Pilsen, but for the locals, a good option when you want some simplified, non-Mexican fare. read more

If you have ever gone to a bbq not knowing if you wanted a burger or a hot dog, and agonizing over the decision the whole length of the food line, this place is the hot dog joint you never knew you were searching for! I had the Memo burger. Which is a burger with a hot dog on top! With all the classic fixings of a Chicago style dog. Seriously, my mouth is watering from writing this! I loved the food, I loved the super nice workers, and I loved the hole-in-the-wall feel. I want to go back! And that's saying something considering how many food places there are to explore in Chicago! read more

Came here last week. I've always passed it and thought i would give it a try. Its small yet cozy the lady was nice i ordered the cheese burger and cheese fries for a little over 5 bucks. Food was good service was friendly prices are reasonable also. Give them a try to get their ratings up. read more

Memo's Hot Dogs - Cheeseburger with cheese fries :) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really nice people. It's a hotdog, burger joint. I really like the little place. Kinda old and worn out. But I really like it. People are friendly. Prices are average. Grab a dog or burger. read more

Great food and very friendly owners! It's a very "straight to the point" kind of establishment, which definitely has its place in the world. My boyfriend had the double cheeseburger and I had the single burger. Each were delicious in their own right. Four stars because the fries were a little undercooked. Notwithstanding, we'll definitely be back. read more

Love this place been a customer for years great food double on French ketchup n mayo on the fries is a must

I was staying in Chicago and we happened to stumble upon this place and wow was it amazing they cooked everything right in front of you. I ordered the chicken pita and mozzarella stick and it was so fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone that is in the are. read more

Memo's A hot dog joint that used TO BE Ronnies. Hot dogs are fine with all trimming. fries thick cut and very hot. If you order cheese fries you will receive a glob of an unknown yellow substance for cheese. The burgers patties are thin but are beef. I ordered the double cheeseburger on french bread which comes with fries and it was very filling. Soda selection is plentiful with various canned ice teas. A few table are avaiable if you want to eat food their. The cook after all these years has not picked up his speed and the reason why is he is the owner. Street parking is metered and the meter maids stay on between 1400-1600 on 18th st. all day So if you want to spend under 8$ on a quick lunch MEMOS will fit your budget. CAUTION GYROS meat is from the freezer so will taste kinda of freezer burned DO NOT order! read more

Great place to get a good quality Chicago Dog, Fries, and drink for not too much. Burgers are also tasty. Place is not too attractive for dinner in, but is clean read more

Great burgers and dogs at a good price. The staff there was friendly. Will be back!

The best hotdog ever! I've been coming here for years and its still the best place to eat! The burgers are delicious and 1 hotdog will not be enough. read more

Burgers and fries are great! Cozy place with friendly service and you can't beat the price.

Good Chicago style Hot dog and burger shop. This place has been in Pilsen since I can remember. Try the double cheese burger on French bread and the Memo burger (burger topped with a Polish and grilled unions). read more

The Chicago hot dog was really good. Everything was made to order. It's a mom and pop and they are extremely friendly

OMG!! This place is so delicious, I had to try an authentic Chicago hot dog before I left the area, and I waited patiently and was it worth it!!!! If I had an Emoji with Homer from The Simpson's when he thinks of donuts!! It would be replaced by Memos....I mean DRULL!!! Memos was so much better than any hot dog I've ever had before. My daughter loved the cheese fries and My son the picky eater loved the sauce they use for the wings it was delicious as well. Mouth watering, and No regrets. Try it if you get the chance. read more

Omg...The cheeseburger is the best ever. Not greesy, very fresh tasting. Prices are cheap and customer service was perfect...Seems like a family owned business, which gives you that comfortable feeling as soon as you walk in. I will be back tomorrow to try their Chicago style hotdog.. read more

I love this place because of the people that work there. The food at this joint is your typical fried fast food. I always get the mozzarella sticks and cheese burger. I tried the double cheeseburger on French bread and I wish I would of loved it as much as the other reviews. It was sloppy and gross and I don't see how the French breath enhanced the burger flavor. It's huge so if you don't care much about how your food taste this is the burger for you. I'm going to try the Italian beef next time. read more

I am not normally a lover of "junk food" but this place will do for that occasional itch!

Love this place for hamburgers and gyros. I believe the owners are the people that work there, they are awesome and extremely friendly. Highly recommend this place over any other hamburger hotdog joint in Pilsen. read more

Great little family place! On days when only the father works, they don't take credit cards probably because he doesn't dig the technology. Food is always nicely prepared and inexpensive. read more

Memo's is very clean - and has a nice decor = quaint but cool. Service is great and the food is fresh and you can watch them prepare. Nice hint - try the Memo burger w mayo......excellent after a couple at Harbees!! read more

Just stopped in there and grabbed a double cheeseburger on French bread and it was so delicious! Great prices and great food. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. read more