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Plush Pup

3.3 (165 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
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A hot dog Chicago style with a cucumber slice added but not requested
Jennifer R.

We stopped in for lunch after passing by many times on Cumberland Ave. Luckily the restaurant has a lot parking in their shared shopping center parking lot. The restaurant has a diner look to it and it's very clean and well maintained. The service was efficient. The menu has all the typical hot dog joint offerings plus a few unique items like Mexican food dinners. The food was pricey and was good but we agreed if we want a hotdog there are other nearby restaurants we prefer. If you are in the area and haven't been to Plush Pup it's worth a try.

Pork Kabob meal
Jim S.

I stopped here for lunch and here's my review of Plush Pup. It's your typical Chicago large diner restaurant. I arrived and took in the vibes and walked up to place my order. Not sure what I wanted but after a quick scan I went with the pork Kabobs lunch meal for like $15.99. I got soup and a drink. I forgot the soup I got but I remember it was pretty good. Then here's my review of the main show which were the pork Kabobs. The Kabobs were on point and very flavorful and delicious! The rice and salad was a nice pairing with the meal. Overall it was a good meal for a decent price. I'd get it again. Keep up the great work Plush Pup!

Inside dining area. Great styling!
Tim M.

Haven't been here in years and was in the area so I figured a return visit was called for. It's in a strip mall with ample parking. I recommend bringing cash, as there is a surcharge for credit cards. Stopped in around 12:30pm on a weekday and it was not busy. Service was fast but stoic. Love the 50's decor! The dining area was clean and comfortable. Ordered the char grilled hot dog with everything. Note that when you order a dog with everything, that does not include sport peppers. Those must be added separately. I also noticed that they don't put celery salt on their hot dogs. Not a big deal, but something that is different from other Chicago dogs. The dog also came with a slice of cucumber, which was also a variation from your typical Chicago dog. The cucumber was a nice touch and a bit refreshing. The char grilled dog itself was hot and juicy, and the toppings were generous. Unfortunately, the bottom of the hot dog bun was hard which downgraded my rating. They may want to check the freshness of their hot dog buns or steam them before using.

1/2 roast chicken

We ordered the 1/2 greek style chicken it was good...chicken was juicy and well seasoned

Onion rings, patty melt with fries
Joe B.

Had seen this place on instagram and also read that they serve a mean hotdog, the ambiance was super retro cute, and very clean. You order at the counter, and it seemed as if the cook/waiter was having a bit of a bad day, almost as if our presence was an annoyance. The woman checking us out was very friendly, and attentive, even while she was multi tasking with phone and pick up orders. Had the patty melt, ask for thousand island on the melt and you won't be disappointed! Side of fries were overdone, onion rings had too much breading, and the cheese sauce tasteless. Did also order the double cheeseburger which was fresh and tasty, but really could have enjoyed some awesome sides with those Sammy's which was a bit of a bummer. Oh well! One and done for this joint!

First time customer - let's see how the beef is
Bob K.

So I am havering a Hard time finding a decent beef sandwich in the area. Stopped into Plush Pup and they have a good beef as long as the bread and meet is wet . Good flavor in the juice. Make sure it's wet . Cheese fries were great! Fries were crispy and flavorful and cheese sauce tasted good. Pizza puff was meaty and flavorful. I would definitely give this place another try!

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Drake M.

This place is a conundrum for me. I factor in price to a point, I don't mind spending money on a good meal. Hell, I've spent $95 dollars on a steak once, that didn't come with sides. I scoured the menu for a 2 dog meal deal which they didn't have. Maybe I overlooked it or they need to add one. The one hot dog meal deal consisted of a hot dog, medium soda, and fries for $9.25. If I bought everything individually, I would have spent $9.49. Wow, a .24 cents savings!!! I ordered a second dog, nonetheless. Ouch! I received my order quickly and sat down. I looked into a bag with a mound of piping hot fries and unwrapped my dog and was greeted with a snap dog with all the trimming including cucumbers and bright neon green relish. Things were looking up for that price point. I grabbed a handful of fries and noticed they really lacked salt. Thank goodness for salt shakers on the table. IMHO, if the fries aren't salted straight out of the fryer, the salt just bounces off the fry. I had to use ketchup for the fries so the salt could adhere to the fries. The fries might have been an oversight, so I was looking forward to pigging out on my snap dog. The pickle was large and filled up the bun, the cucumber and tomatoes were super fresh and were cut thick. I love the heat of the peppers but all the ingredients were out of proportion to the hot dog. The onions, wow, I love onions but it was swimming in onions plus they were lacking any true punch of flavor. All in all, it was good, not great. This place could be a solid 5 out of 5 if they tweak a couple of things. As it stands now, I give them a 3.0/5.0

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3 months ago

Really good spot, I truly recommend for those who in love with Real Gyro. The staff were great and so was the food. ALL FRESH.

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Been a favorite of mines for at least 5 years now. Everything has been good and the service is exceptional.

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7 months ago

Not good for what they charge. Fries were mushy and the beef was bland and a bit rubbery. Won't be back. Service was at least nice.

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Horrendous food. Surprising they stay open. The chili is out of a can. The food is dry. Very poor quality

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7 months ago

Great service every time. Never had a bad or wrong order over the year I have been going there.

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Honestly one cheeseburger and one hot dog is not 17 dollar no drinks no fries the food is mid not good enough for the prices

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17.00 for a mushy oily cheesesteak sandwich with bland frozen fries. Major disappointment

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Decent fast takeout service within reasonable budget. I had a philly and fries, it was good.

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4 years ago

Gyros! ribs! hot dogs! Whatever you're craving - Plush Pup is gonna get ya!!! Nice sized portions - and always delicious!

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The food is mediocre at best. It's over priced. The owner is a nice guy. I wish I could give them 4 stars.

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