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    Plush Pup

    3.2 (161 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    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!

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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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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    Au Cheval

    4.4
    (9.6k reviews)
    11.6 mi
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    Burgers were awesome. But Antonio was perfect, and went above and beyond making our dinner special…read more It was my first time in the restaurant and asked if the fries of hash was better, he recommended the fries but later surprised us with the hash comped. But that's not all-- he also came with a sunday "just to celebrate" it wasn't anyone's birthday or anniversary but we definitely were in the mood to celebrate after a night talking with him. Thanks for great service and great food, give Antonio a raise he is AWESOME

    Arrived before having to wait more than 30 minutes as others after me had to. I waited no more than…read more20 minutes for a seat. I got sat at the bar area where you can see all the action of the kitchen. The place is busy and full and I think it's awesome that it's an open kitchen cause you can see the magic happening. My waitress was super friendly and seems like she's used to everyone coming in to try the burger lol I heard her repeat the spiel many times. A single patty is 2 and a double is 3z I went with a double but honestly should have done a single. Food came out quick and the burger is super juicy. Fries were hot and delicious and even though it was the simplest burger I've ever had in my life I would say it's one of my top three favorite burgers I've ever had. Can't wait to come back.

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    The cooks were very attentive!
    The cooks were very attentive!
    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
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    Little Bad Wolf

    Little Bad Wolf

    4.4
    (2.6k reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    We loved and enjoyed this place we drove here after having a craving at midnight and it was one of…read morethe best experiences in the city. The seating was great service was great and food was even better at 1am !!

    The Chronicles of Ragebaiting My Brother continue…read more My brother is a die hard Chicago fan. He visited once during a college internship in 08 and decided he would move to this city. Shout out to him for doing the damn thing. Although I would like to mention it was I who named it and claimed it for myself way back in 2001 after a visit to the city for a college conference. However me and my bestie couldn't figure out how to make it happen on a 20,000 labor organizer salary lmao. So we remain on the east coast while my swagger jacking little brother paints the Windy City red. Anyway because he's so in love with this city and knows its in and outs, I often send him dubious "influencer content" of recent transplants that act like just because THEY just Columbus'd a new spot it must be new to EVERYONE. And the recommendations are often awful and likely paid for (extorted). It sends him into a rage which again - we love. My fave kind of terrible content to send him is Top 10 burger spots in Chicago. The lists are often wrong, outdated, and criminally under seasoned. Every once in a while though there is a fleeting moment of alignment and Little Bad Wolf is it. This truly may be the best burger in Chicago. Food: -Wolf burger - egg fried HARD for me -Bad burger - add egg for my brother -Bad burger - as is for my mom -crab cakes - for SIL -mashed potato- for the toddler -Brussels sprouts for the table The patties were well seasoned and melted in my mouth. I adore crispy onion straws. Beer was crisp and refreshing. Service was outstanding Perfect vibe on a midday Monday Bench and chair seating for all bodies. 100% worth the hype! The menu description is also a good way to annoy your loved ones. See pics for my friend's visceral reaction lmaooo

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    DMK Burger Bar

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    3.9
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    9.8 mi
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    DMK is one of our absolute favorites. The food is always incredible, and the quality never misses…read more The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh, and the fries are some of the best anywhere. Every time we go, the service is friendly and the atmosphere feels easy and welcoming. We've been going here for 10 years now. It's a place that just gets everything right! Great food, great people, and a consistent experience every visit. Always looking forward to coming back.

    3.5 stars Attention…read morevegetarians: The fries are fried and brined with beef tallow*. You can get a vegetarian version of the sweet potato fries. We popped in here for a quick bite before husband's show in Wrigleyville. It was pretty empty what we arrived and the overall ambiance feels sterile. It did pick up with more tables while we were there. I got the veggie version of the Little DMK and the Lazy Refresher mocktail. *I ordered fries for us to split, which is when the waitress warned me about the fries. I really appreciated the call out, but was surprised it wasn't on the menu itself. Husband got the patty melt and noted that the beef tasted very peppered. Both burgers were fine. My drink was a little sweet, but overall good. Staff was friendly and attentive, but even if I were in the neighborhood, I don't see it as a place we'd frequent.

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    Lamb, feta (on top), tapenade, tom and onion salad, tzatzki (on bottom)
    Lamb, feta (on top), tapenade, tom and onion salad, tzatzki (on bottom)
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