When in Rome do as the romans... when in Chicago, eat a Italian beef... I'm not big on fancy places, and the place fits my likings. Ma and pa type place, simple but great menu. read more

5 stars for the food. 1 Star for the unprofessional business operations. Second time within a month I've stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon and they are closed. Hours of operation say open until 8 PM. Sheesh get yourselves together and set up a consistent hours of operation. Middle eastern food will earn my business for a second time this month. Great food by the way! read more

First time here and it's very good food + customer service definitely recommend to first timers looking for something to eat in Chicago

Fast and friendly service :). Ordered the cheese burger with everything and the fries that come with are great! Nice old-school taste.

Drooooool. Odge's will bring you back in time to similar American classics. There are only a few tables so you may have to take your food to go or wait a bit for someone to leave. It's counter style, cash only ordering but there's an ATM inside if you forget. I ordered a cheeseburger with everything on it and fries. The combination of the toppings combined with the flavor of the beef burger was to die for and I'm drooling thinking about it. I tried a few onion rings that my friend ordered and they were incredible. This is a perfect spot for a quick bite to go or a cheaper date idea. The space inside is incredibly retro too. Don't ever change Odge's! read more

I remember stopping at Odge's back in the day on my way to Chicago stadium to see the Blackhawks play. Being in the neighborhood on national cheeseburger day I revisited my pre Blackhawks game meal. Not much has changed. Vintage pictures line the walls, as well as metal cars hung throughout the place. And while the neighborhood has become gentrified and yuppie filled Odge's still delivers on quality Chicago style fast food and at a fair price. I had the double cheeseburger with fries and a rootbeer for my meal. The burgers are made fresh daily here and you can taste that after taking your first bite. The fries are perfect; cooked perfectly; they remind me of McDonald's fries but without all the things McDonald's puts in their fries. Odge's is old school; a part of Chicago neighborhoods and a part of Americana. So many places like Odge's have succumbed to the gentrification of the neighborhoods they were a part of. When in West Town/Ukrainian Village check them out. They have a good selection to choose from. read more

Odge's - Double cheeseburger with fries. Very tasty. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place grinds their own beef straight from a local farm, and you can tell in the quality and taste. I love the food here, everything I have tried so far was great. I had a double cheeseburger this time and it was one of the best I've had. I live next to small cheval which used to be my go to burger spot, and now I drive down to Odge's to get my burgers. The owner Edwin is really nice and it makes the experience that much better. Looking forward to trying more stuff but once I eat a double cheeseburger, which comes with fries by the way, I'm usually so stuffed I don't have room for anything else. read more

I love this place. It's very close to my house, and it's a ideal place to grab a quick bite. read more

Odge's - Cheap food can be delicious too - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Odge's has some delicious hot dogs. Chicago style at it's finest. The service is largely incompetent and they seem to be oblivious to their surroundings, but the food is good. For example, they didn't have any bottled water, which we had paid for already. They were completely unaware. I thought, you know what, not a big deal, it happens. Then we asked for napkins, which they were again, out of. So now I'm eating a chicago style frank with mustard and pepper juices all over my hands and held completely hostage. Not good man. Anyways, like I said, the hot dogs are top notch and the fries are really nice and crispy. Loved them. As a final note, if you buy four dogs, you get the fifth free which is pretty gnarly. Check this place out if you're in the area. read more

I used to go here all the time, back in the hay day (YOU know...the day of hay! Duh!). They have really good hot dogs here. I mean really good. But that's not their claim to fame (my menu item of choice is documented in paragraph 3). I'd give this place 5 stars alone for my menu item of choice, but there used to be a dude who worked here who went out with one of my good friends from 8th grade, and he ended up being a total douche bag. That's bad customer service on some level, right? Hahah. They lose a star for that. And now...the moment you've been waiting for! The best menu item at Odge's...by far...is their cheese fries. So tasty. The cheese is wonderful and the fries are pure heaven. PURE heaven. 100% heaven. Did I mention they were heaven? Yaaaaah. *drools* These cheesy, oh-so-wrong-and-fattening fries will cure headaches, patch up potholes, win the next alderman election in your ward, AND still have time for high tea with the queen. Now THOSE are some amazing fries! read more

Best damn cheeseburgers in the city. Also comes with a solid amount of fries. Quick & friendly service. If you have not been here you are missing out. read more

SCREW ODGE AND HIS SECOND RATE HOT DOG STAND. I went at 6:49 on Wed May 13th (They close at 700) and they had locked the doors. I would understand if there was no one in there ordering or eating but there were MULTIPLE customers in the store. If you are going to close early with no regard, why even post hours? I'm sorry but I will NEVER GO THERE AGAIN! read more

This is a well put together, genuine hot dog place! Great interior decor, friendly, clean staff....The food is very good for the basics...Prices are reasonable. This is a 5 star dog house! read more

Odge's has been around for 44 years. The founder passed away a year and a half ago. Now, his son has taken over the business. The main staple here are fresh hand packed burgers and hot dogs. The burgers are fried, but don't let that deter you. They are delicious in every sense of the word. Get them with grilled onions. They are never overcooked. The hot dogs are your classic Chicago dog. Vienna beef, plain steamed bun, yellow mustard, onions, relish, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt. You have to ask for the celery salt. The decor inside is an homage to Chicago's past including some memorable moments in the city's history. Space inside is limited, but people generally don't spend hours at a table. There is a wide variety of beverages (fountain and bottle) to cater to every taste. It's also cash only. read more

Great chili dog, their chili has a unique flavorful taste to it, hard to describe, just try it. Rest of the menu is your standard Chicago hot dog joint fare.....fries are tasty, you can taste the oil in each bite, not sure if that's a good or bad thing, but for me, a good thing. And don't forget to get a cup of cheese........to go with your fries and chili dog. read more

This is not the fancy place, that serves Hotdogs wrapped with gold leaves and caviar. This is good old classic Chicagoan essential. You are walking on Damen just off Chicago Ave and suddenly a wild yellow shack appears. You smell mouth watering grease. What you do, you enter the shady looking door. And you order the classic dog with everything on it and fries on the side. Now you devour the dog and the toppings that come with it. Now you let the flavor do the magic. I absolutely love it. The interior is pretty funky looking almost as if Guy Fiery spend his time to design the interior. I could complain about how the bun was soggy etc... but heck for the price it was all worth it. read more

Despite there being a bazillion places to eat in Chicago, and it's been heard that you could eat at a different place for every meal, we've been here 4x in 5months. We've had chili, cheeseburger, bacon hamburger, chicken nuggets, the fries, the cake..all yummy! Super yummy fries, and their kids meal was 5 chicken nuggets w/dipping sauce, big serving of fries, a twinkie (the golden yellow kind), and a juice box, for $3.19. It was really good-not like McD's icky nuggets! That's an awesome price! I ate it as an adult meal, because I wasn't that hungry for a fullblown burger/hotdog. Cash ONLY. Parking is street parking in front. Homemade HUGE pieces of chocolate cake. Specials every day. Very good prices. I've seen the owner every time I go in there. Next I'd love to try the root beer floats/shakes. Yay! I'm a fan! read more

Classic old school hot dog joint. I've been comong here for nearly 20 years but it has been a couple of years since I've last patronized here. I was sad to hear the original owner Odge had passed away, but his son is keeping up the place well with some tweeks to the menu in a positive way. The steak sandwich is still great, a little high on the price but it's quality meat, not that cheap substitue. Parking is a challenge and not much seating, but the nostalgic charm inside is worth staying for. read more

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Old lunch boxes on the shelf. Three stooges pictures and just my childhood on the walls. Food Is basic neighborhood stuff and good also. Been going there for years and still the same good Burger and fries. Don't forget the huge tip jar at the counter. read more

Odges is the Sh!t. 60 Second walk from work, and a grease food haven. One of my complaints is the hotdog offerings that get the hamburger dill treatment and no tomatoes. No spices are shaked on the dog as well. The polish is standard chicago, and comfort food. Best item for me. The double cheesburger shines like platinum, which is a good thing when it comes to this kinda of fare. The fries are what everyone is raving about in previous reviews, and they are really that good. Odges gets 3 stars cause they skimp on the ingredients for dogs. I get better dogs exiting the Home Depot on North ave. read more

I really enjoy, and usually take for granted Odges. It is a perfect hot dog within a couple of blocks of me that I always forget about! Now, in no way am I saying that this is a MIND BLOWING hot dog or anything, but you know when you are craving a good hot dog, this one hits the spot. The best part about Odge's is that you get fries with every hot dog - no choice here. It can be overwhelming when you buy 4 and get 1 free, and you have 5 bags of fries. I've never seen anyone finish them all. read more

Love, love their Italian beefs and hotdogs! They are a local small gem with chicago style hotdogs! Mmm!

Sensational authentic chicago food. For those in the know, the hotdogs are the real kind the "red hots" naturally cased so they snap at each bite on fresh buns and guess what? They're always hot and fresh like They were meant to be. The burgers are incredible , perfectly thin and unbelievably juicy and it's every time. The guys who work there just have a rhythm they don't have to hover over anything to make sure it's right. Tacos & tamales are some of the most popular items you watch fly out the door in brown bags grabbed by hands of blue and white collar alike. For me it's the chili... I've had a chili problem since at least high school and I've fixed it at many local spots bishops lindys, foxes in Beverly a place called bird dogs across from lakeview high school that has been replaced by a Popeyes for some years. But when I finally made my way into odge's (sometime in the 90's) it was all over. Back then it was Odges wife and I think her sister who made the chili. Everyday a brand new batch was started around 4pm so it could have enough cooking time to be ready for the the next days lunch service. These days it Eddie Odge's son making it all happen. Often times you expect a place to slip a bit when a new generation takes over but Odges has gotten even better under Ed's careful watching eye. He's a brilliant foodie and a real chef. There's so much to know about Eddie but the story of Odges is coming out soon and there's a ton of folks who know him way better than me. I've been coming maybe 25 years and I'm a baby in the long loyal following. The longtime following grew up going. That's where Ed's heart seems to be most, to keep the place their place and the food affordable though he sources ingredients as a gourmet chef. He's a hard core foodie too. He can make magic Happen with a truffle which is one of the worlds most expensive foods and someday there will be a book about his life and his influence within the local food scenes of chicago. If there's a chef in a local spot in a neighborhood who's innovating enough to catch on Eds knows the chef. read more

It's all good here. The food, the people, the charming interior - the worn counter tops exude authenticity. The fries are so good, plentiful, and fresh. Every time I forget they come with just about everything on the menu and when they arrive I tell myself I'll just have half of them, then I get to chatting with the guys that work there and I look down and they're all gone. Try the chili on a cold day or whatever is on special... Specify they way you want your dog because they don't "drag it through the garden" by default. If you get here and they're open, you've just won the Odge's lottery. Have a backup plan. Pilo and Eddie, the Bert and Ernie of Odge's, like to close early to go work-out or spray-paint profanity on things. (kidding) read more

They sell hotdogs. The hot dogs are good. They also sell Green River. Green River is awesome. read more

Omg this small place packs a power punch. My boyfriend told me about this place and I doubted him. The menu isn't fancy it straight forward burgers, hot dogs, and tamales(yummy). The burgers are amazing hot hand made and yummy, like an old fashioned hamburger. The service is amazing and the decor is vintage so feel free to look around at Chicago history while you wait. Definitely will be back!!! read more

I've been in bed sick the past two days and nothing could get me out of the warm, comforting confines of my pillowtop until I woke up and craved Odges. I was out the door in five minutes, and here I sit with a beautiful cheeseburger, fries, and fresh root beer. I am miraculously cured. You'll find Odges by the crazy yellow outer walls with cheesy murals of hotdogs and burgers painted on. GO inside and take a big whiff! Yum!! The burgers are handmade EVERY DAY. If you love a burger you'll love an Odge. I usually get the hotdogs-- what can I say, i love a good chicago dog and this is the place to get it! Free fries with every hotdog/burger, and its a good handful at that. One of the few places to offer Berghoff rootbeer on tap (!!!!!) so definitely grab a big old root beer, or a float if you're feeling icecreamy. This place pleases me so much. So glad its around the corner! Ps. They have funny hours. Sometimes I walk by expecting to say hi to the person I assume is Odge to see that they are closed for some reason. Maybe they have weird hours.. I never bothered to find out, but they are always...99% of the time... open for dinner time. Cash only. read more

For a beef and hot dog place, this place is excellent. The fries are always good and hot. I like the Chi memorabilia on the walls when I am eating in. Prices are right too! My only qualm is that the are not open much later then dinner and closed on Sunday. Solid place for a quality beef or dog. read more

Gotta say - this might be the best italian beef I've had in Chicago. Bring 7 bucks and you'll get a nicely sized one with an order of fries (which are delicious). Food is one of the best in the city for what it is, but my only gripes are that the hours are totally screwy and the fact that it's cash only. Inconvenience, c'mon now. All in all - great place, definitely go there for some great quality feel good food. read more

Love the kitschy interior with the cool signage and the hot dogs, fries and prices are delish!! Cheese tastes like that from Portillo's - definitely a great option for fans of the old Peppe's ... read more

The service and food were great. I had several bad experiences at McDonalds around the corner. Odge"s is very clean read more

NOTHING compares to Hot Doug's. We all know this. However, if you are looking for a fast, delicious place to get your 'dog on, this will do just fine. Last time I was there I had a beautiful Polish with a generous serving of (incred) French fries. Another thing I love about this place is the onion ring and burger paintings on the side of the building. They always make me smile. read more

I dig this place, it's good Chicago style burgers n dogs...fries are left to be desired as far as seasoning but win some lose some...be sure to bring cash as they don't take cards, however they do have an ATM in the back so all is not lost... Good staff and quick service, if you're hungry and in UK village drop'm some business, you won't regret it. read more

I first went to Odges when I was about 10 years old in the mid 1970's, when the neighborhood was different. Odges had just opened. I went back again in 1984. The food was as good as ever. The hot dogs had the crisp casing, the buns were warm, and the fries plentiful. Fast forward to 2019. I went back to visit from Texas and stopped by. My son loved the food. The same buy 4 hot dogs and get one free deal was there from thirty years before. The food was just as good. Odges is as close to an institution as there is in the neighborhood, much like the Italian bakery Gonella's which was a few blocks south on Damen, used to be. read more

I like Odge's. It's near my house and their food is legit. Pretty darn good beef sando, good hot dogs, and good burgers. This place is borderline divey - so don't plan on a luxurious in-dining experience .. It's these places that make the world of fast food go round .. Thank you for being you odges! I only wish they were open a little later .. I would probably hit them up more often but they close at like 7pm or something read more

I'm a hot dog snob, I'll admit it - but Odge's are some of the best in my area and they should be proud. Very proud. I stood behind the little counter and ordered my hot dogs, which I didn't realize already came with fries. Being a Gene and Jude's fanatic, I almost peed my pants when I saw them carefully placing my french fries right on top of my little red hot...So when I ordered two hot dogs, I realized that I was getting two sets of fries. They asked me if I wanted everything on the dogs, to which I said yes...After paying, I walked out with my little white bag in hand to go home and savor the flavor - or so I hoped. "Everything on it" means mustard, relish, onion and a pickle - almost perfect for me. There are no poppy seeds on the bun - great if you don't want anything stuck in your teeth for the rest of the day. They don't offer sport peppers, which was a negative...And no ketchup and tomatoes were a positive in my book. Heck, a true Chicago red hot shouldn't have those things anyways. The fries were delicious - perfectly crispy and salty as other reviewers have said. They're great with a little orange container of cheese, which I believe was fifty cents...And yes - this little girl ate both sets of fries with both hot dogs. So if you're in the area and you want a pretty cheap, quick bite to eat at any point - try it. You won't feel horribly fat when you're done eating it and so far, I haven't felt the need to run to the potty! read more

Cool old time hot dog stand vibe with hard working staff and the namesake owner watching over the whole show. There is really only one thing that I order at Odge's... The Polish sausage. Which in my world is a five out of five. The flavorful sausage is deep fried to crispy perfection on the outside and juicy heaven in the middle. Perfect. The service is always busting their butts at Odge's which I appreciate and the place is decorated with old photos of Chicago, old time Coke machines, etc. It is one of my favorite places to grab a quick reasonable lunch. Note they are cash only which sucks. read more

The food was DELICIOUS and the service was great. I had a pretty big order, but they got it exactly right. I would 100% recommend. I ordered a burger and fries for myself and it was so good. And even in times of Covid, they were still great. I've gone like 3 times and i'd totally go again!! read more

All is always great, food is fresh and quality is amazing! Neighborhood gem! Help local business who gave supported the neighborhood they have become a family of. read more

This place has been around for my whole life! Have been eating here since as long as I can remember! The chocolate cake is good too! Polish's are the best! And they even have tacos read more