1,000% both delicious, convenient, and hits-the-spot. I had both the Chicago beef and hot dog amid a busy Halloween night and my entire order rocked. The dog's giardenera was spot on, the fries were hot and crisp, and the service was way swift. If you're deciding beef vs dog, I say beef because it will be absofuckinglutely steaming HOT where as the dog might be hot, warm, or like in SNL... "da bears" I REALLY DON'T think you have to do both unless it's about supporting the local economy. I would n Just choose a lane here, grab a bottle of water (& fries), and tip well. read more

Mister J's - 6. Italian Beef Special - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This location is tiny with not a lot of seating, but the food was delicious! I got the #3, sausage dog with everything on it. The staff were friendly and got our food quickly for a party of 5. read more

Italian beef was served from a heated pan along with the juicy water. The bun was soggy due to the water and this would be so much better if it was made to order. Fries were decent and as you would expect. Price was high given the quality. I will not go back but based on reviews there may be some other better choices.... It is NOT the italian beef read more

Come here for straightforward dogs and fries. Great people working there too. Yeah the sausage is thinner than what you'd expect but size don't matter as long as technique is there, which is all loaded to the brim with radish, pickles, onions and sauce. Fries are pretty solid too. read more

Open late hot dogs, burgers, beefs, and gyros. Well lit and clean with fast service. Place is pretty clutch and the food hits the spot. The beef is huge. read more

Mister J's - Italian Beef Sandwich - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's your typical divey, greasy burger joint. Menu on wall with pictures. You order at the counter. There is seating but most people were doing carryout. Food was kind of what you'd expect from a place like this. However, it was super pricey for what you get. And the fries were pretty...inedible....so I ended up using a lot of ketchup. Also - you have to ask for anything extra since the only things sitting out by the soda machine are lids, straws and salt/pepper packets. A bit stingy with the napkins even after multiple asks and had to ask for the ketchup, etc. read more

Mister J's - 18. Dagwood Special 1/2 lb. Hamburger Special - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here upon the recommendation of a friend who was a student here in Chicago many years ago! I walked here a little early around 11:45pm so it was not full! It's halfway clean & dingy! I guess works well with the downtown Chicago vibe! This place is located right opposite Loyola University I ordered a #15 special Philly steak sandwich which came with fries & drink for a grand total of $16.74 plus tax The guy who took the order was very helpful and quick! The order was received within 10 to 15 minutes the Sandwich & Fries were fresh & hot!! The taste of the sandwich was NOT spectacular but fair! I have had much better Philly steaks before The sandwich roll was fresh and the meat was cooked well with all the fixings although I felt something was missing not sure what! I hope to be back here again someday soon! read more

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This place been here for a while. Good Chicago dogs, fries and burgers. Staff knows what they are doing so the food comes out fast. Prices are reasonable for Gold Coast. There is a small dinning room with 4-5 tables Overall solid greasy spoon and a staple to our Windy City read more

Mister J's - Storefront - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was hoping to have a good experience here and check out sports cards but was disappointed. Some of the cases were organized but held cards that were for imaginary games etc. I did find a case w sports cards off to the corner but no real pricing and not really organized. Overall I would describe as disheveled. I spent 5-10 minutes here and left as it was hard to find focus at this business. read more

Grilled to order! Excellent team is ready to serve the minute you walk in. Got grilled chicken Sammie, steak Sammie, Chicago dog and fried white fish. Favorites were Chicago dog, chicken Sammie and White fish. read more

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The service was great . However the food was terrible The bun was hard and the sausage didn't really taste like anything. I would've order it again..... read more

Smallest hot dog I have ever seen! I had to look for it in the bun. Great hot fries ( with the usual watery cheap ketchup). Homeless wander in and ask patrons for money. I stopped here because Devil Dawgs (a few blocks away) was crowded; maybe I should have gone there instead. read more

Food was pretty good. Service was pretty decent and very nice, and the ambiance was not too flashy but just enough to show what they serve. read more

Mister J's - 1/4 lb cheeseburger with everything and fries and root beer - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid dog. Great Italian beef with the sweet hot peppers. That was stupid good. Great little place with a wide menu and fast/simple service. Very clean inside despite the high traffic. Would eat again. read more

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Food was tasteless. Italian beef rubbery with no flavor. Cheese sauce lacked in flavor. Poor representation of Chicago food.

First hot dog since childhood. Really good. Small place fast service bustling no matter what time of day you visit. Service is quick and friendly. It was obvious that I wasn't a Chitown native when I held up the line trying to decide what to order. See ya next time Mister J.... You've found a friend in me! read more

Great place for a quick lunch. I purchased the two hot dog combo which came with fries and a drink. Hot dog had great taste and fries were cooked throughly. Looks like they offer a a lot of combo options, would eat here again for good quality at a good price. read more

Wanted to try Chicago style hot dogs and Mister J's was close to my hotel. Ordered the 2 Chicago style dogs with fries and a drink for $12. The dogs were tasty, fries hot and atmosphere was interesting with a mix of locals, cops and me. Not personal but my honest experience read more

Mister J's - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We loved walking by this gem in the downtown/Mag Mile area. We were looking for some Chicago Style Hot Dogs and lots of places were closed on Easter Sunday. When we walked up, there was already a local customer waiting outside for the store to be opened up. He told us he has been coming to this place for 30 years. Once the restaurant opened we were greeted with a friendly smile and picked two Chicago favorites. The Polish and Italian sausage. Those Hot Dogs were just simply amazing and the price is very reasonable compared to restaurants in the area. Next time, when you visit Chicago, don't overlook this small locally owned spot that's been open for over 70 years. read more

Mister J's - Polish sausage, Chicago style, Italian sausage and French fries - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The burgers were great, but the staff was amazing! My buddy and I went there awhile ago and they let him run the grill! read more

Mister J's - My buddy running the grill! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick and easy Chicago hot dogs. Nothing fancy - order and pick up the best dogs at the counter. Nicely grilled dog with mustard, onions, sliced tomato, hot pepper and relish. Doesn't get much better than that! read more

Came to this place a couple days ago with a bunch of my coworkers. I've never heard of this place but the menu of this place is immense! If your coming here for your first time, you'll be staring at it for a while. Employees are usually bilingual which is great too! Food time does take a while for it to cook but it's made to perfection. It's definitely moderately priced, definitely great for something that's in the heart of the city. I definitely recommend this place! Don't expect to use a restroom here either, parking will obviously be a hassle. read more

Mister J's - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let's just say if you go here for a gyro make sure the meat spindle hasn't been sitting for hours with nothing cut from it aka burnt up outside. Needless to say I got a gyros plate with lots and lots of burnt dried out gyro meat...vomit. I will never go back. read more

You know what, I loved this place. I loved it so much I went two nights in a row while I was in Chicago for a long weekend. I hadn't timed out my meals well enough so I wasn't able to really eat much before going to concerts in Evanston on those nights, and when I got back into the city, there wasn't much that was still open within walking distance to the hotel. Both nights I got the charbroiled chicken sandwich, which came with fries and a drink. They cook everything to order, including the fries, and you can watch them make it. The fries are crinkle cut which just hits the spot. Both nights it was fairly slow with just a couple other patrons aside from me, and it was nice that it was quiet. The staff were efficient and friendly, and walked people (probably drunk) through the menu who seemed confused. My biggest complaint is that they use styrofoam cups and containers. Bring cash as their system doesn't let you tip on a card. read more

Food is so good, especially after a late night out. It's open late and offers a variety of options.

Worth a visit if you were looking for a local mom and pop shop, but this place is pretty expensive. 2 gyros, fries and a drink ran me $26 which is pretty extreme, especially for the size of the gryo (see picture attached). Food was good, but wasn't the best gyro I've had. I'd much rather take my business to Jimmy's Gyros and Grill in the Loop, but I'm at least glad I stopped in read more

Mister J's - Gyro next to a ramen cup for comparison - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Can't believe no one has reviewed this place despite it being an extremely busy restaurant. Great food, fast service and they sell some surprisingly good cheese cake! This place is owned by a Pakistani-American gentleman and has been visited by high caliber sports celebrities. My favorite is their gyro burger. read more

Mister J's - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Late night, after the bar kind of food ... quick and painless... make sure to get the pizza puff, cheeseburger & fries! The service was quick! read more

This is a favorite for over 30 years The food is fresh, cooked to order and served really hot The topics are amazing and the pickles are amazing! read more

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If you're in rush Street or downtown Chicago at 23 in the morning and you got the munchies place to go they close at four and you want some junk food I recommend get some of that cheesecake. It's the best in the city. read more

Visited Chicago for a long weekend and had two different food tours. We were brought to this little restaurant on both tours, so we came here twice. Had the Italian Beef Sandwich both times - I guess it's a Chicago favorite! Really tender meat, but the bread was very soggy. The hot peppers was a great bonus. read more

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My husband and I were visiting from out of town. We originally had a reservation for a restaurant later in the night, but we were so hungry we decided to cancel the reservation and wander the streets. We came across Mister J's and knew we needed to try the food. We were actually the only ones sitting the restaurant. It looks like most people take it to go. The food was delicious, and the people were friendly. It's exactly what we needed during a long day of travel and touring the city. We will definitely be back. read more

Mister J's - Mister J's at night - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love love love this place. Great gyros and dogs. Good value. Friendly and quick service. read more

We loved their hot dogs and pizza puffs. I am SO glad I got the pizza puffs because it's not something I've heard of, but it's now going to be something I add to my "foods I MUST have whenever I go to Chicago" list and it HAS to be from this place. Mainly because I have never seen it on any other menu. read more

Mister J's - Pizza puff - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid beef sandwich and dog. Workers are nice and can crack a joke. Love seeing that sign and stopping by

Came to grab food after the bars. They didn't know that one of us spoke Spanish but threw around gay slurs as they were making our food. Once the food was done they didn't speak to us but instead threw(slid) our food across the counter. Honestly subpar food and a lot of disrespect. Disrespectfully won't be back, thanks Update: Called to express my thoughts and the fact that they forgot half my order. They said okay and hung up. read more

Food. Number one with cheese. Chocolate Shake. Game over. Eat here twice a week. Yummy yum yam yom.

Good spot for chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, and a Polish! Service was fast and friendly. Chicken tenders & fries- 4.5 Polish with the fixings- 4.5 Charred Chicken Sandwich (light mayo): 5! French fries- 4.5 (very fresh and not oily) Lemonade- 4.5 (fresh) They are open late, and the service is fantastic! read more

Best place to get food after 3am! After a long day producing a concert inside of [phone company]'s store, we were desperate for SOMETHING to eat after our Taco Bell delivery wait was extended an extra hour. If you like meat, cheese, and potatoes this place is for you. The food was so fresh there were clouds of steam rolling off read more

Mister J's - 16. Pizza Puff Special - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service lacking. Came for hot dog but the gyro looked better. Had to pay for drink refills. Better places in Chicago to get a hot dog, but food was hot and fast. read more