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    Pete's Red Hot's

    4.4 (238 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Gyros Sandwich
    Elizabeth C.

    The Gyros Salad is an Excellent, more healthy option for those who are managing their weight. Generous portions, and fresh. I recommend it. Ty

    Italian Combo with Giardiniera - solid sandwich
    David M.

    Have to give this 4 out of 5. There beef is one of the best I ever had. The only reason they don't get a 5 star is the Italian sausage lacks some flavor and needs to be grilled more. Thebplace is small but has some benches for indoor or outdoor eating. The service is really fast and you are in and out very quickly. At the time of writing this. A combo with Giardiniera is $10 25 out the door with no fries or drink.

    Great Italian beef
    Steve D.

    Finally made the stop here for an Italian beef. This place has been on my beef list for quite some time and I was somewhat in the area so I stopped. I ordered a beef hot to go. That's it. The beef made about a 30 minute drive home with me. Upon unwrapping the sandwich I could see it still looked wonderful. Now taste time..........Wow! It was excellent. The beef,giard,bread.Wow again. Seasoning was spot on. I now see why so many love it. This beef is hovering at my top 5. That good. My review is only for the beef, I don't know about their other items but I'd bet they're good too.

    Gryros
    Jennifer M.

    This Pete's location is consistent, quick service and affordable food prices. I had the grilled cheese pita which was stuffed with 3-4 slices of cheese - very good. It's a grab & go place mostly. They have a few tables for dining in, but they fill up quickly. The turn around time on the orders is fast. Menus & pictures of food decorate the walls.

    Super Taco Rocks!!!
    Joseph M.

    Beef on garlic bread will change your life. I take that one dry so I don't loose the garlic, add hot peppers. Fast friendly, fabulous food in a no frills diner with counter service.

    Chicken Salad
    Rachel H.

    They have one of the best chicken salads around! I was bummed when my former spot in Greek Town closed that I would get them from but now I'm back happy! This place has been around forever but I've never tried their chicken salad until recently and I'm hooked. The salad is a very nice size and two people can easily share. You get plenty of grilled chicken and fresh vegetables. Come with a piece of Italian bread and butter. Definitely my go to spot for a chicken salad.

    DELICIOUS !!! 9.5/10 Combo Italian beef & sausage with mozzarella, juice & hot peppers on the side.

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    7 months ago

    Definitely a top 3 beef in the entire Chicago-area and debatably the actual best. Absolutely outstanding beef sandwich.

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    I love trying different hot dog establishments to find the perfect Chicago hot dog. This one is in my top 5 so far.

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    9 months ago

    Amazing! Love the Chicago dogs, Italian beef, and milkshakes. Service was amazing, and just a great place to go for lunch. Would recommend.

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    Amazing burger and hot dog 10/10 will come again. Also great prices. $20 for 2 fries 2 drinks a hot dog and burger

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    1 year ago

    Every time I go the people in back are friendly and the food is always good, I'm always inn that area so I stop a lot.5 stars tops

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    One of the best beefs I have ever had! I always ask for the fries crispy too. I'll def be returning!

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    Oh, how I miss that one big guy that used to say, "gimmie a beef, drag it, and a bag to travel"…read more Or, "gimme an ice, cap it, next!" Johnnie's is an icon, just based on the experience of listening to that guy talk. Ah, but he's long gone, and new ownership abounds. But the beef is still great. One of the best beef sandwiches around, combos that are seasoned just right, and Italian ice That hits the spot on a hot summer day. I think the hot dogs are just a throw in, and the fries are decent. But it's the beef that keeps bringing you back. Not much ambiance, unless you want to stand and watch the cars roll by on North Avenue, but the smell of the sausage cooking is intoxicating. The price of the beef has gone up, and I swear it's a tad smaller, but if you're in the neighborhood, nothing hits the spot quite like a Johnnie's beef sandwich. I can still hear the big guy...."Whaddah need, gimmie a beef, wet, sweet and hot, That'l be nine fiffy two, bag it, next!" I miss him...

    Johnnie's Beef is known. It has a reputation. One that it upholds with every hot dog and beef…read moresandwich they serve. You've undoubtedly heard the rumors and they are true! Choosing an "off" night (example: a weeknight) or during a less-than-ideal time (example: during a snowstorm) will give you the quickest experience for Johnnie's as the line can get LONG and parking is terrible (tiny lot). Note: this was my second visit as my first attempt, on Father's Day 2025, was a magnificent bust. We had no line and plenty of seating this time! They have a big menu, but save the cute stuff for a follow-up visit and get a beef (& hot dog is really hungry). Do yourself a favor and get an Italian Ice too, time of year is irrelevant. You can thank me after your tastebuds recover from being overwhelmed. Is the food THAT much better than other spots, you ask? Not handedly, no. But the whole experience, especially if you wait in line (in the sun as there is zero shade), is what makes this place great. It really is a delightful Chicago experience. Put Johnnie's at the top of your list this summer, plan accordingly, and ENJOY!

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    Always 5 out of 5 stars!…read more Just returned from a trip and it's always a must to stop in for hot dogs for the family! It did not disappoint! Needed to Chicago food!

    It's was a beautiful night yesterday so we decided to go for a ride to grab a hot dog from the…read moreIconic Gene & Jude's. Before we left I checked the website and saw that they were a cash only business. No problem except we took the 30 minute ride and when we arrived I realized I forgot my wallet at home. Fortunately for us it was a nearby Walgreens where we could get cash. My wife had her wallet so I zelled money to her. Once we got back we then saw that they do in fact take debit/ credit cards. Anywho. It was a no frills place very basic aesthetic nothing special to look at. Just a service counter where you can see them preparing the hot dogs. They do however have a steady line of people! They move the line very fast so you're not waiting long at all. We ordered 3 hot dogs with everything (mustard, onions, relish & sport peppers) the basic depression hot dog. They come with fresh cut fries & we got a fountain Cherry Coke to share. I spent $20 even with tip. The hot dogs were good i wasn't disappointed nice soft bun tasty condiments and a great snap to the hot dogs. I'll give it a 7/10. The fries had a decent amount of salt on them a bit oily and not too crispy but they were fair. They don't have any ketchup in the house. We keep tobacco in the SUV so I added some to the fries for a little bit. Without the tobacco the fries were still tasty. A solid 6.5/10. The service was good. Young people with good customer service. I loved it. 10/10 for service. All in all if I'm in the mood for a drive and a hot dogs I'll go back. If you're in the area and like hot dogs check them out. They also sell tamales. ( I didn't order one) 7.3/10..... all in all. It's really more like 3 1/2 stars! Remember Yelpers ALL reviews are subjective!

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    I'm so glad we finally had a chance to visit. This small little diner is a gem for kids. If you can…read moresit at the counter, it's the place to be--though I think there's only two or three tables away from the countertop, so you probably have a good chance. Anyway, when you sit at the counter, your food is delivered by a little train that runs from the kitchen and stops at your seat. It's clever, it's whimsical, it's amusing. It made me smile as much as or maybe even more than my toddler. (She may have been more excited about the pancakes.) If it's your birthday, they'll send you a birthday cupcake by train and the whole joint will sing you a happy birthday. The food was better than I expected, with a good selection of items. I was considering the 2x4 until I saw the turkey club, which is something I'd actually been craving for weeks and unable to find so I went with that. It hit the spot, and one of the servers brought me some chipotle mayo and said everyone likes it so she brings it to everyone. And she was right, so there's a tip for you to ask for a side of it for your fries or whatever. Once we were finished we went to play! The place has a bunch of ways to entertain your kids. There's a photo booth, some kiddie ride machines, machines with toys and trinkets, claw machines, and more. They all take cash, but if you don't have cash they have at least one and maybe two change machines for you to get quarters. There's a train display at the front of the restaurant for kids to look at too. It's a great place and I'm looking forward to returning. There's no dedicated parking, but there's street parking and a small city lot down the block.

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