WOW! Amazing restaurant. One of my favorite spots. Their burgers are amazing! Service is good. Really recommend! read more

This is a sign to drive over to Des Plaines and buy a Merkts Chedder Burger...or 2;) This is hands down THE BEST BURGER YOU HAVE EVER TASTED! (And we love in-n-out and Gordon Ramsay burgers) but we're telling you Paradise Pup is the best (sorry everyone else)! You will never ever be disappointed the first bite will take you back to a summer day when you were younger playing outside and waiting for the bbq to be done so you can chow down, this really is a paradise burger we are in paradise!! WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE PARADISE PUP! Their 1/3 Char Merkt's Cheddar Burger is the most delicious burger we have had and it is always number 1 for us! If you find yourself in Rosemont please stop by! There are many Burger choices and other food choices to choose from but the merkt's burger is the way to go trust us you will not be disappointed. It melts in your mouth with every bite you take and we could always eat more and more you don't want to stop! All the ingredients simply go together and it is always made to perfection we've never had a bad experience and we go often even our burps have the best aftertaste ever! Everyone that works here is so nicest the time! If you're driving down and you can smell the restaurant you're close! read more

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They make an excellent burger, no doubt about it; the grill taste is absolutely perfect. Italian beef is also very good, and they have the #2 hot dog in the area (behind Rand Red Hots). Fries are forgettable, but onion rings and deep fried mushrooms are good. Unfortunately, mask use does not seem to be a priority for their staff. Across my last two visits, in July, only 3 of 11 employees were wearing masks. And only about 75% of customers were either. Please guys, get with the program; let's all help each other to get rid of this virus. 4.5 stars outside the pandemic, but 3.5 as it stands today. read more

Really good hamburgers, the kind with Merkts cheese especially good. Visited by Guy Fieri.

I have been coming here for years. I've never had a bad meal or experience there in many visits. My go to meal is a Char Cheddar Burger, fries and a shake (the flavor chosen is what strikes my fancy that day). I'm told by Beef Sandwich aficionados that they have a top notch offering. After being featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" I had a life long friend who lives out of town who just had to try it. He travels extensively for business and he arraigned a long layover at the airport. I picked him up and we went there for lunch. He now makes layovers at O'Hare a semi regular occurrence. read more

The sandwiches here are pretty good but at Portillo's they are bigger and you can sit down instead of eating in the car.

Great local burger shop. Fries are excellent as are the shakes. The line can get long so get there early. They have picnic tables outside if you want to eat there. Staff is super nice. read more

Great burgers! While driving past, can't help but stop because of the great aroma of burgers cooking on the grill.

I've been coming here for years. Great quality burger. Cooked perfectly every time. Worth the drive and line. Cash only. It's a must to eat there when your food is super fresh. read more

We ordered the food, waited in the car (because it was raining) even though they have a patio. Waiting time was short. We got our burger and chicken sandwich. I can say that the sandwich would be very tasty if the meat wasn't little burnt. I could feel the taste of burnt in my mouth . But if that wasn't the case sandwich would be really good! My partner says that burger was great! read more

Paradise Pup - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Yum! A Chicago staple. Always crowded, always good, always worth the trip! Amazing hot dogs and hamburgers fresh off the grill.

Last time I was here I got the Paradise Pup, this time I got the Char Pup. Get the Char Pup. Perfectly balanced with a grilled dog, soft fresh poppy seed bun, and all of the traditional Chicago dog toppings. All of the locals were going with the Char Burger, and for good reason. Merkt's Cheddar burger is a good choice too. I had to try the raspberry milk shake with fresh raspberry and I'm glad I did, it was very good. Their three layer fries with sour cream, melted cedar, and bacon is popular but looks deadly. I wanted to try them but my cardiologist wouldn't let me. read more

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It was probably because they got my order wrong! Wanted a double cheeseburger only grilled onions, instead I got a burger with everything so the bun was wet and soggy and it made the burger the same way. I wanted a crispy burger so dissatisfied I might give it another try but probably order something else, the chicken sandwich looked good . Don't know what was hard to understand a cheeseburger ONLY WITH GRILLED ONIONS! Maybe I will be good if they can get a simple order correct, but for now my burger sucked! read more

Juiciest burger in Illinois! I've never been to Au Cheval, but several people have told me that paradise pups burger tops Cheval. The bun is tasty, patties are fresh, and the sauce is out of this world. Parking is a bit cramped and be prepared to wait but these burgers are WORTH IT! read more

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Simply the best. Get the cheddar burger get the char dog. Get the Italian beef or the char Polish. This family owned business never disappoints. The wait time can be long but this is NOT fast food. This is quality food cooked to order and made with pride. Life is too short to eat bland tasteless junk. Come to Paradise Pup and taste why they were featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives and have won numerous awards. Every day is a perfect summer day at Paradise Pup read more

Paradise Pup - Char Cheddar Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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My best friend has been raving about this place to me for the last several years. I definitely didn't understand what was to the hype. But boy was I in for a treat. So since I'm visiting Chicago I decided to try as much as I could so I'll run down the list 1.) Jumbo Char Dog All the Way The Dog was cooked to perfection all beef nice and juicy and fresh I enjoyed this hot dog as you can tell by the picture. Should've just got two of those lol 2.) Merkt's Cheddar Burger all the way Burger was as equally good i enjoyed the char and dare I say they are better than Portillos. Liked the burger. 3.) Italian beef light dip hot peppers Great flavor on the meat, breads was fresh and soft and the juice that my beef was dipped in my bread was nice. Would get this again too. 4.) Order of Fries with a cup of cheese Worst part of the meal fries were good, cup of cheese consistency was less than stellar didn't enjoy that. 5.) Large Lemonade/Black Cherry Great combo I highly recommend, light ice 6.) Strawberry shake TASTY! read more

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So, had a little more to drink than I should have. I needed some tasty grease to balance me out. Cmon y'all know! This place is pretty awesome. I got the Char Meeks cheddar burger and the 3 layer fries. It didn't disappoint! read more

Paradise Pup - It was Dee lish - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

A Chicago legend for decades, this suburban hot doggery shines when it comes to the basic Chicago fare of dogs, burgers, sausages, crinkle cut fries, shakes and the like. Cash only, order from the counterman (who's extremely patient, even with newbies) and wait for your delish food to be cooked to order. There are a couple of tables outside, or you can grab yours to go. Limited parking, too, so squeeze in tight. It's not far from O'Hare if you have time to kill, and also close to the massive Des Plaines casino. Also nearby you'll find (for a limiited time, they are tearing it down), a replica of the very first McDonalds built under the Kroc empire. The food is exceptional, hot, cooked to order, quality ingredients throughout. read more

Paradise Pup - Burger and crinkle cut cheese fries - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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The grilled smokiness of the burger was very good. Fresh bun and toppings. I prefer fresh cut fries to any other type. Frozen crinkle cuts here. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! This small burger place that usually has a line during lunch hours is worth the wait and they accept cards as payment now. I got the Char Cheddar Burger and the Cheddar fries and it was delicious as always. One of the best burgers in the Chicago suburbs! read more

Paradise Pup - Char Cheddar Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

I lost many of my reviews due to a bad computer problem etc. So, I decided to post new reviews of places that I love! The cheeseburgers at Paradise Pup are the best that I ever had anywhere! I love The cheddar cheese they use so much! The burger is always fresh & the Owners & employees are very nice as well. I rather eat this burger in our car or outside on the picnic tables instead of going to a very fancy place! Other burger places can't compare! Sure there are great cheeseburgers around but this to me is The Best!! I would be very sad if Paradise Pup ever closes...I sure hope not. Or if they want to retire who ever takes over keeps up with the same wonderful food as it is now. Always cooked just right & never burnt. A juicy burger full of flavor with the cheese + bun is good! My 2 year old grandson does not like meat yet, but he does love the french fries alot! read more

You could smell the barbecue a couple of minutes before we reached the place. It smelled wonderfull. The burger and the fries were outstanding. Among the best i'v tasted. The barbecue sauce was really good in my burger. I can highly recomend this place. read more

Paradise Pup - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Every time I come get a burger I cannot believe how great it is it's like every time I come it gets better honestly one of the greatest burgers in Illinois read more

The Swiss Char Burger was delicious. The hamburger literally melted in my mouth. I immediately regretted not ordering the BBQ, bacon and Swiss burger because I could imagine the awesomeness in those ingredients on top of the burger. I also toyed with the idea of getting the burger on Bavarian Rye bread, no extra charge. Next time. The long wait is irritating. There were only 6 people ahead of me when I arrived at 11:15am on a Saturday. Yet, it took 45 minutes for me to leave with my order of one hamburger. It's time for them to either expand in the space they are at or move to another nearby location. Their loyal customers will follow them where ever they go. read more

Finally was able to go to Paradise Pup! Paradise Pup is located right near the Honda dealership on Des Plaines River Road. The restaurant itself is not that big, with a few seats indoors, and then an outdoor area as well. When we went there, the line was pretty much out the door, at 3 PM on a Saturday afternoon. Inside, there are plenty of framed photos of Guy Fieri from the Food Network TV show, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". The person taking our order must be the owner, because I see his picture on the wall with Guy Fieri. He was very nice, and always smiling. He really look like he enjoyed his job. I went with the double hamburger, with fries and some onion rings. The burger was phenomenal, the meat was juicy and flavorful, and overall was one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. They do have quite a bit of parking outside, but no bathroom to review. read more

I've heard so much about this place I decided that I absolutely had to go. And overall I really like the crowd. It is 100% outdoor seating and the food tastes pretty decent. Like any other greasy spoon. I guess I didn't really like that the workers were completely enclosed in the building because it felt a little bit distant or transactional. Otherwise it was good. The pricing was fine the food was fine... Probably The most remarkable part I'll be eating there was the people watching. That said there are people who will say this is the best place ever. Probably nostalgia... but while it wouldn't be my first choice, I totally go back read more

Outstanding! Got the burger with cheddar cheese and loved it. Highly recommend, lines can be long read more

I had the burger here to see what all the fuss was about and thought it was decent. I wouldn't rave about it but I'm glad I tried it out. The restaurant itself has a cozy feel to it, which I love. I'll probably wind up giving their hot dog a shot at some point. read more

We took our time before writing a review to be fair and honestly after several visits, every visit is a hit. They serve up some of the best burgers around, and the rest of the menu is just as good. We feel we're getting real value here, because each bite is spot on, cooked just right, with flavors that really stand out read more

100 Stars!!!! This place is fantastic... you want good fast comfort food with the quality of a 5 star restaurant this fast food place won't disappoint you. Highly recommended and you definitely won't leave disappointed. I recommend the whole menu!!! Especially the fries with Merkt's cheddar sauce. read more

GREAT FOOD from a fun crew that have been serving it up for the twenty some years I have been going there!!!! From unique pumpkin & Oreo shakes to cheese fries, and chicken Terryaki or BBQ chicken sandwiches, burgers char dogs!! The food is delicious!!!!!!!After you go once, you will have to go back again & again!!!!!!!! This is like a gourmet fast food stand in a small building!! Great crew serving great food for many years!!!!!!!! Get there & Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Great Charred Chicago Dog! The hot beef was really tasty and I like a mixture of both sweet and spicy peppers on it! Loved the outdoor seating since it was a pretty day! read more

Paradise Pup - Char Pup - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Finally tried another triple D restaurant & it was great! The grilled bbq chicken sandwich was delish along w those cheddar fries (quite a treat), plus the chocolate milkshake topped it off. I'll be back for sure & u need to check em out! Enjoyyyy! read more

Paradise Pup - Chocolate shake, grilled bbq chicken, cheddar fry - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

The best double cheeseburger ever!! The food is absolutely amazing and delicious! Small place with big flavors!!

The Merkts cheddar and fresh burgers make Paradise Pup an easy burger recommendation in the area. But there are already thousands of reviews for this place already so this is just one more positive experience to add to the pile read more

Was there last week and honestly I miss the old mozzarella sticks, the new ones are not the same. Had a cheese fry as well and the cheese was lumpy. My fiancé got a burger and even he said it was okay just not the same. Ugh now on the hunt for a new spot. read more

Burger was amazing and service was awesome . Would definitely recommend and can I say fast service as well

This place has an excellent burger and it lived up to the hype. It's a must stop if you are on a quest to try all the best burgers in Chicago land area. Burger falls is the $7 to $10 range. It is freshly made and charbroiled for great flavor. All the ingredients are fresh and there are no freezers. They use Merkts Cheddar Cheese which is a spreadable cheese from Wisconsin. Something different than your regular sliced cheddar. This place has been around for nearly 40 years, so they are doing something right. Not it's a stand with limited indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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A couple out of towers looking for some Chicago staples. Yelp led is to this little shack. Pulling up we found the line out the door, good sign. The menu was simple as is everything about the place. We had the polish with everything and an Italian beef with sweet peppers. Things were cooked while we waited and just as you would expect a dog and beef to be. Check those off the list and look for some Chinese in China town and deep dish. read more

Paradise Pup - Polish with everything and fries. - Fast Food Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Worth the wait! Fabulous food! Always a line but there's picnic tables to wait at or you can sit in your car and you get notified when your order is ready by a handheld device you get when you order. Best burgers and onion rings around! read more