Get your best bratwurst in town. I enjoy eating here during the summer time , but it's too small inside when you got a lot of people coming in to order food. read more

Fun, historical little joint next to the stadium that serves everything from hot dogs, burgers, and fries to ice cream and sodas. It's really a nice slice of history with photos and sports memorabilia on walls inside the joint and nice seating outside. It's very small though, so prepare to get cozy with your neighbor. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Beef sandwich was pretty good. The side of cheese, for the cheese fries, was a congealed cup of sludge that was barely room temperature. Uneatable. Wouldn't order again. read more

Good dog and fixins. Frozen fries were just warm. Had a tamale the was more like corn mush with chili. And not all that cheap. read more

This great food services with kindness. The service is great. The Italian Beef, Italian sausage, hotdogs, fries, and Milk shakes are just lovely and out of this world good. Did I- mention the service and how kind the poeple are who work there. I move to Philly and miss this place so much. I will be moving back to Evanston soon and eating right here again. You guys are the best in America. You made an immigrant who live here first, love America and feel welcome. Thank you. read more

We grew up in Chicago and feel so at home here. The veggie dog is out of this world! Staff is fantastic! Can't get enough! read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Veggie Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Awesome Chicago Style Hotdog and Polish sausage. Friendly staff that quickly prepares your order. When we were there, line was out the door but the line moved quickly and only waited about 10 min. Lots of history on the walls. read more

I wish. I could say the place food was good or bad but I can't they need to update their hours I came in on Sunday at 10:45 apple maps said it be open at 10:40am The place was closed on the door said it be open at 11:00am so I waited for fifteen minutes a man was in the place he saw me at the door he ignored me I waited five more minutes this guy didn't acknowledge me I I decided to go somewhere else I don't know who the man was he was putting out the food I would have hoped he came to the door to explain why they weren't opened read more

A Chicagoland tradition!!! Chicago is known for it's dawgs and this is one place anyone who grew up, is growing up or lives here must experience. Mustard's Last Stand is everything a person would want and expect from a traditional Chicago hotdog stand. Their food is great, burgers, dawgs and fries it's all good there. You know what they say location, location, location! Mustard's has got that too, sitting right there in Evanston looking at Ryan Field it is home to all Northwestern Wildcat fans. I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's just as good now as it was then. Something just don't change! If you're in the neighborhood and want to experience a Chicago style dawg the way it was meant to be served Mustard's is the place to go! read more

My husband says that Mustard's has been in existence for as long as he can remember. Every time we go into Mustards (which is EVERY FRIKIN' TIME we go to Chicago), the same guy is standing at the end of the counter. He also says the same thing - every time. About my husband..."I've been serving him since he was THIS (hand down to about knee height) TALL". He remembers everyone. Mustard's is everything that is GREAT about Chicago food. Its fast, fried and fantastic. I always have a #1, hot dog, no ketchup and peppers. For the Seattle-ites reading this: a real hot dog is a Vienna beef wiener in a poppy seed bun, lovingly adorned with mustard, onions, tomato slices, peppers and a pickle spear. A WHOLE PICKLE! The crowning glory is the liberal sprinkling of celery salt, the thought of which is making my mouth water as I write. The outdoor seating is so Evanston. The location, on Central street, near Northwestern, is what dreams of hot dogs are made of. read more

Not too long ago my dad and I made Monday Hot Dog day. We'd visit different hot dog joints that we read about, wanted to try, time honored places, and, those that came highly recommended. Unfortunately we never got around to Mustard's last stand before he died, but, my husband and I have kept the tradition alive..with a few alterations. It dawned on us this past weekend that we had yet to try Mustard's so we stopped for lunch on Saturday. There wasn't much of a wait which wasn't a surprise since school hasn't started yet, although I suspect it tends to get crowded once the school year starts up. And since it's right next to Ryan Field I imagine it's doubly crowded when NU plays at home. We got a regular hot dog, a slaw dog, a large order of fries, and, based on the recommendation of the nice lady in front of us, a malt. Everything was really good: the hot dog buns were nicely steamed, the regular dog came w/peppers, a pickle, celery salt (score!), tomato, onion, relish, and, mustard. The fries were perfection, just the way I like them: thin and super crispy. The malt was nice and thick and a good suggestion. Why 3 stars? I cannot in good conscience give high marks to a Chicago hot dog place that lists ketchup as a REGULAR condiment on a Chicago hot dog. That right there? That's sacrilege. No self respecting Chicago dawg lover over the age of 12 should be ordering ketchup on their hot dog, and it sure as hell shouldn't be a regular addition. Aside from that serious hot dog faux pas, I like Mustard's and think even my Dad would approve..minus the ketchup nonsense. read more

Love this place! This place is great for a quick snack or meal. They cook everything when you order it so you know it's fresh and piping hot. The only downside? It's a small place and limited counter seating, but heck, it's a small sacrifice for some delicious hot dogs and burgers! read more

Not just a clever name. Oh, wait. It is. I grew up down the street from Dyke Stadium (not Ryan Field) and us kids used to walk here for dogs on our way to the now-defunct Evanston Theatre. To be honest, I gave it four stars because its nostalgic for me. I doubt the greasey goods are any better or worse than other stands around the city. read more

Hot dog and fries here cost as much as a gyro plate at some other greasy stands. It serves its area, and makes a fair buck on the more affluent crowd that frequents the neighborhood. For regular guys like me, the price is exorbitant for what you get. read more

Well its got a creative name regarding American History.... but its next to NU so they got to be smug and smart, right? The malts are damn good... order it extra thick. Everything else is just over priced hot dog stand stuff. Its a steal compared to the stadium next door though read more

The owner of this place must be out of his mind. Let's have a hot dog stand right outside of chicago, and on your 'everything' hot dog you put fucking KETCHUP on it, and then you go and spell it CATSUP!! AND you have to ask separately for tomatoes and celery salt. I'm not joking when I say this - I have NEVER seen a place in Chicagoland where everything on a hot dog means ketchup. This wouldn't be so bad if they didn't have Vienna Beef signs plastered all over the place with pictures of THE chicago hot dog!! Is this some sick joke? They're lucky they have the property next to Dyche Stadium or else they'd probably be out of business. Now to the food. Got a hot dog with the real toppings on it. A double cheeseburger and fries. Split with the gf not all for myself. Everything hit the spot but there wasn't anything special about it or bring us back unless in the neighborhood. Portillo's still officially the best dog in the city! read more

Cheesy fries -- check Chicago style dog -- check overall yummy, and in my area! I have been going here for years. Only down side, not a lot of space to eat there and no parking...but hey, its not exactly a "sit down" kinda of a place. read more

Again. My review is based on then & now. 1. I like the burgers alot as well as the cheese fries (ROCK solid). The hot dog is also solid eating as well. The dogs are made right and the celery salt is added perfectly (some places use WAY TOO MUCH celery salt). The menu is straight forward and easy to understand. 2. It can get tight at times (mainly because of its size) and there could be a wait (my experiences were not worse than any other local place). 3. As for listing ketchup as a condiment, I let that go in this case. Remember, this place might as well be on Northwestern's campus (since it's so close to the stadium). Most of those kids aren't from here so I can see both sides. I get our Chicago thing (no ketchup- I've never liked ketchup on my dogs, in fact put salsa on a dog if you want but not the "K" word) since most locals assume it as a no-no (after age 10-12). From a business perspective, I understand listing it (with kids so far from home) so students won't considering going elsewhere. A minor concession in my book. For me 4 1/2 out of 5. read more

Being from the city we take pride in the food we eat and serve When ordering we were pretty excited to try out this hole in the wall bc it reminds me of what I have and own in Lexington KY #ellosonbroadway Well enough is enough The cheese sauce is HORRIBLE I don't know what else to get from this place bc of that horrible experience I was catching the train out of town and needed something quick to eat I'm sorry I don't think it's a bad place it's just that cheese is so bad Don't know how they can keep serving it read more

Great when you eat there; TERRIBLE AT DELIVERY! I've now ordered delivery four times and each time, the hot food is cold, the cold food is warm and the shakes are melted like milk. If you're going to do delivery, you need to invest in insulated shoulder bags to prevent this. If you can't spend a few hundred to get food delivered right, DO NOT DO DELIVERY! It will ruin the reputation of your restaurant. That said, the food is fabulous - if you go there and eat there. read more

This is my go-to place if I am attending a sporting event at Welsh-Ryan arena & need a quick bite to eat. No frills, tiny place serving up some TASTY hamburgers & authentic Chicago-style hotdogs (and they won't even give you a dirty look if you ask for ketchup on your hotdog). When it's warm out, you can catch these guys grilling outside. My favorite things from here are the hamburgers and fries. The fries are AMAZING. Crisp, golden, thin, always hot, not too greasy. Can you tell I love their fries? Although I always forget to request that they not add salt to mine - seem to be a little on the salty side for me. This place is quite literally is a little burger & hot dog stand/shack. There are no tables inside & instead there's a ledge along a sports memorabilia-covered wall lined with stools; so don't come here expecting to have a sit-down dinner experience. There are tables outside - but obviously, you're limited as to when that is an option. If you walk in, don't be discouraged when you see the line out the door; these guys can move & you'll get your food ridiculously fast. Despite the chaos in there right before games, the workers there are always friendly. I wish there was a little more space in between the stools and where the line forms to order food, as the space is really tight. However, I usually am not in there for long. I eat. I cross the street, and I'm ready to watch some NU sports. And you didn't hear this from me, but I've frequently seen people order food here & get it to go & sneak it into the stadium. Not really "legal" but this is a good option since Welsh-Ryan arena has a terrible food selection. read more

Holy schnickey's is this place awesome. Old school burger and dog stand. Line was out the door when we got there but it moved quickly and efficiently. Fantastic place with a great location right by the stadium. When in Evanston, you can be I'll be back. read more

I have no idea how this place is getting five stars! It's an old establishment, and there can be a nostalgic feeling, but the food is definitely "meh." The hot dog was acceptable, but too pricey compared to other institutions. The fries were downright atrocious. Weak, limp, and definitely frozen. Nothing memorable here at all. Definitely will be taking my money elsewhere. read more

THIS IS A HOT DOG STAND. I REPEAT, THIS IS A HOT DOG STAND. I'm not one for dogs or burgers but my bf wanted to grab some grub from Mustard's. Since he knows I'm not a burger/dog fan he saw that chicken salad was on the menu. We weren't exactly sure if it was the mayo based salad or if it was grilled chicken. I took a chance & ordered a double chicken salad. I don't remember the last time I had such an unenjoyable meal. It was grilled chicken. Dry as cardboard & equally flavorless. In fact, the croutons were the only item in this salad that had any semblance of flavor. I usually don't put any sort of salad dressing on my salads because I like to taste the flavor of the veggies however I found myself slathering this with dressing so I could choke this down. I've eaten as much as I could & the rest will go in the trash I'm sad to say. So....once again I say, THIS IS A HOT DOG STAND. That is all. read more

Your Classic Chicago Hot Dog Stand. Basically a shack in Evanston. Been there forever. We had a NO OFF CAMPUS lunchtime rule when I was in High School at Loyola Academy. Naturally we violated it and came here often. Place has the usual Vienna Hot Dogs, thin burgers, fries...the usual Chicago gourmet Hot Dog shack fare. Located across the street from Ryan Field at Northwestern. Fun spot. GREAT MEMORIES. read more

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Terrible customer service. Overpriced food. I live in California, but I'm from Evanston and I will never return to mustards because they don't know how to treat customers. The cashier literally swore at me because the door got caught in the mat and didn't close when I entered. Then he didn't pay me any attention because he was watching tv. Fuck this place. You can get much better food at D and D Dogs on Noyes St. read more

It's a little dive next to Ryan Stadium. Peking is available but tight and tricky; Fairly fast service. I bought a Groupon but I was still asked for an extra $2 for tax which I never have to do with other Groupon but no biggie. I asked to sample the banana ice cream then saw a piece of hair in the vanilla ice cream which immediately turned me off. I brought it to their attention and they scooped it up right away BUT they should have taken the whole carton out. It's not the cleanest place but the people are nice but it does not excuse good and proper sanitation. They could definitely improve on cleaning up the place - they just might get more customers. They are in a prime location so it would behoove them to clean the place up a little. Sadly I won't be returning even thought my two teenage boys said the food was good. read more

Good food, super spotty service each of the last 3 times I've been here. Tonight after the NW football game they weren't super busy but the Asian worker would not prepare a shake for me. He said "no, we aren't making that for you. " I didn't argue. If you won't accept my money in good times, I can find many other places to eat in bad times. read more

The food is just like any other hot dog stand, except more expensive. Watch out if there's a game going on. The place will be packed. read more

Passed by all the time and was entranced by the funny name. When I finally stopped in on a rainy day, it was meh. Hot dog was okay if not too soggy-- nothing special and not close to the best I've had. Fries hit the spot for most part but they were lukewarm, you don't get much for the price, and again, it was nothing special. I'm sure this place has got real clout in the hearts of frequenters of Northwestern's football stadium (and fans of NU athletics in general, as evidenced by the many autographed team photos on the wall). But judging on food alone, it was really not noteworthy. read more

Called to see if my pickup order was ready. The older gentleman was incredibly rude when I got to the window and muttered a "call your mother", implying that I call my mother and not the restaurant in the future. So, so uncalled for. I was nothing but respectful to him. What is going on here? read more

I have been here on many occasions, and the staff is friendly and fast. They get really busy often, and the inside space is basically a long hallways with bar stools and a tiny bar along the wall with some windows. They have outdoor seating, but if you have to sit inside due to weather, come at an off time (to avoid the lunch rush). If you hate crowds, don't even step foot near here during NU game days. Now the best part: the food. Their hot dogs are legit Chicago style dogs. Their burgers are kind of greasy, but very juicy. Their toppings are fresh and you get tons of them. You also get plenty of fries with your order. Most recently I used a Groupon for two double cheeseburgers, two hot dogs, two medium fries, and two medium drinks for $10. It was very worth it. Normally their prices aren't the cheapest, but it's a genuine Chicago grill experience. read more

This hot dog stand has been here at least 20 years. I make it a point to try to stop here every once in a while. Even though it is in Evanston it reminds me of a South side of Chgo. stand. A dog with everything from here hits the spot. read more

Mustard's Last Stand - Fast Food Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

The groupon is great. 2 hotdogs, 2 burgers, 2 drinks for $12. Tip... Tax is not included and will be needed. The food was good. Knocking off some stars for service because parking wasn't the best and the guy who took our order was short and impatient when we asked what was on the burgers to clarify. read more

Mustard's...what a classic Evanston staple known for it's proximity to Northwestern. I can't imagine a world without it! The quick service and affordability makes for a perfect post football game bite. I go for the double cheeseburger, cheese fries, and of course a cherry coke. There are so few places nowadays that serves cherry coke, and it is simply delicious. There is a tiny parking lot, but plenty of street parking in the area. You won't regret the greasy diner eats! read more

Born and raised in Chicago, I love a good hot dog. This place has that good hot dog. What makes this place totally unique from all the other hundreds maybe even thousand hot dog places I have been to is that their vegetables (pickle and tomatoes) are cold. Not like even other good stands that have warm droopy pickles. This make a truly outstanding dog. And of course a nice warm bun, fresh Vienna.etc. Great job guys. read more

1 stars because u have to submit a review. I called before I placed the order to make sure they could get the food there by 12:15. I explained that we only had 30 to eat. They said yes no problem. I got a text that the food was "on its way" and would be there by 12:01. The driver called at 12:40. When I told him how late it was and that we would not be able to eat the food he said, "O" - could care less. I order on Grubhub so I tipped while packing the order - $80 order with $20 tip. What a waste! Unfortunately, I don't know how the food is. I won't be taking a second chance. read more

This Mustard Last Stand is exceptional! They have here so huge variety of food to choose from. They have hot dogs, sausages, burgers, fries, etc. All of it are always fresh, new, and incredibly delicious. This place will never disappoint. Their food is so fair and reasonably priced. You can buy and try everything you want in such an affordable price. They are way cheaper than other fast food around the area. Their food is quality and worth the price. Their hot dogs are also unique. It is so tender, meaty, juicy, and flavorful. One of their best seller is the hot dogs. Their customer service here is so amazing! All of their employees are working so fast, they quickly serve your orders, and they are so accommodating. They all know how to satisfy all of their customers and give many reasons for the customers to come back again. Very personable employees. If you are here in Chicago and you are looking for great fast food to treat your special someone or even yourself, you must visit and give this place a try, and you will never regret it. You can save a lot of money here even if you eat and order so many food, it is so near and very accessible, and also you can meet and talk to their wonderful staff. You will absolutely love the place and think to come back. Mustard Last Stand is incredible! Iconic hot dogs spot here in this area of Evanston. Thank you guys for giving us such an amazing service. Also for unforgettable experience. Really love to go and visit again soon when I am nearby. Thank you! Kudos! read more

Over $11 for two hot dogs a fry and a drink which I thought was going to be a special but obviously was not. Absolutely ridiculous and nowhere near worth it! On top of that, they put very little chopped onion or relish on either. Most certainly won't be returning. read more

There isn't much to say about this evanston classic. Good dogs. Good chee frie. Good time. Mark flom (tips his cowboy hat) out.