I used to go to this place when I worked in Portage many years ago and I was excited to go back…read moretoday. The hotdogs and side items are excellent! The Depot Dog is my favorite, Chicago Style. I will definitely be back for more. FYI, it's a cash only business. ATM available.

Experience is sometimes worth the stop. This is a cute little place that has the nicest staff…read more Cute patio. Obviously a local favorite! If you're in the area you will enjoy your experience. They have a unique lil place tucked away close to the train. . We enjoyed a beef and A Chicago Dog on a nice sunny summer afternoon!

Delicious. Bear Down has been here 7 years tucked in the…read morecorner of the shopping area. Ribs without any fat - eat 'em all the way to the bone. Delicious sauce Fries solid - dip those in the bbq sauce too while you're at it. So much on the menu. All looks terrific. The fantastic smell hits you the second you walk in the door. Prices for homemade food are reasonable, especially for the high quality. Order ahead or eat in. Nice owners, great food - will return soon. Planning on eating at Buona or Potbelly? Change your mind and go here instead. One of the best places I've been to.

We drove here only to discover that this location is now closed!…read more We have never tried it before and we're really looking forward to tasting some good local barbecue. Too bad... The menu looked really interesting!

People, here is a genuine diamond in the rough!…read more I came in for something to drink and ended up not only with a bottle of IBC Black cherry cola but also with the 2 piece jerk chicken box lunch to go. They give you a choice of dark meat or white meat and I chose the latter. The chicken was well cooked and mildly spiced, although the breast was slightly dry. As for the spice, for me it was fine, but I suspect it might be on the mild side for lovers of jerk spice. Not so with the bed of red beans and rice it was served on. This is an ample portion and was not only delicious but came with quite a spicy kick. Red beans and rice weren't the only side either, the cabbage the box lunch came with was tender and delicious. Wait is that white bread home made. Yes it is! You just don't see that in even some higher end places. This is a family owned place and I got a chance to talk with them a bit and what a bunch of really nice people. This place is currently nestled between the hotel villages to the West and Southlake mall on the East. There is more than one vacant business or building and the lack of maintenance on the surrounding grounds made me wonder if the restaurant was open for business. I am glad it was. They certainly make up on the inside for what is lacking outside. The interior has ample dining space, is cheerfully decorated in an island theme and they have reggae playing softly in the background. The owners mentioned they are looking at a more welcoming location close by. But if you are looking for an inexpensive but delicious box lunch give this place a try. I don't think you would be disappointed.

I had read about how Fatso's does the char dog. I made this my last meal in Chicago…read more I went with a char dog, depression style, an order of fries, and a side of the Merkts cheddar. How was it? Fries- Delicious! Fresh cut fries, made right in front of you. They were great! Huge portion, too! Merkts Cheddar Sauce- Hell yeah! Give me a gallon of this, and I will chug it! Such a tasty cheese sauce. Loved dipping my fries in it. Great combo! Char Dog- This dog was delicious! Great char, great toppings. My only beef would be the bun. It definitely could have been more soft/steamed and fresh. It held up pretty well, but there were a couple bites where it broke and flaked apart. Hate when that happens. Still...didn't ruin the overall experience. Had a great last meal in Chicago before I headed to the airport.

Wow... I still think about this hotdog to this day (...hold up...). Everything was perfection on…read moreit. The snap and flavor on the hotdog, the toppings were all so fresh, crunchy, and added the perfect amount of acidity. The bun was fresh, soft, and tasty. This was my favorite hotdog in Chicagoland area BY FAR. If you are to get only one Chicago dog, this is absolutely the spot to go to. Skip Jimmy's, skip Portillo's (always a banger though), skip Superdawg... FATSO IS ALL YOU NEED!

Service check Food check…read moreRelaxed atmosphere check. Try it you'll like it. If you don't then you might have no taste buds.

Not bad food. I happen to eat there when I was in Plainfield. Hot dog was not bad, but onions…read morecould've been better. That being said the experience was actually pretty good. One of the better nights of my career. So if you're down for the experience a fast hot dog food then, I recommend Joe's Street Kitchen. Their food is not that the best, but the experience makes up for it.

Wowzers huge portions, amazing flavors and fresh ingredients!…read more The jerk chicken fries is amazing and delicious. I got the hot and it was very spicy but flavorful (not overly hot.) Can't wait to try more menu items like the Ground Brisket Burgers.

Great service! The owner was very kind to us from out of town. If I lived here I think I would be…read more10 pounds heavier. The stuff really is that good. I would suggest splitting one of the fries on a date!

Best customer service and delivery by Sarah!! Homemade bbq sauce made with love by Jerrad.read more

Don't get me wrong. I am stuck of but recently after frequent thing for over 45 years to see them…read morechange Pepsi product to Swanel which is the lowest soda you could buy and the worst tasting changing their bread from Previous vendor, to also changing the Scala sausage they had for eternity. I'm Sorry but Buona Beef has taken the top spot. RD

First stop was at Johnnie's beef. So good went twice in a day…read more The Italian beef is the play here. The beef is super tender and flavorful. A little salty but still good. Lines get long but moves quickly. Cash only and no indoor seating. Tables outside

Tasty and traditional Chicago dogs! Perfect!…read more Their cart is always a welcome surprise at local events too.

We had Joe and his hot dog cart at our son's backyard birthday party this weekend and it was a HIT!…read moreThe hot dogs were absolutely delicious and Joe was incredible to work with! We will definitely be asking him back for other events in the future... Highly recommend!

The charcuterie board was full and amazing. The roast beef and blue cheese and turkey with apple…read moreand brie sandwiches were delicious. Worth the price with excellent customer service!

Come for the meat and cheese counter, stay for the nook in the back of the store where all of the…read moregorgeous bottles of wine live. Actually, in my case, I came for the wine nook. I read that this is a good place to find a great bottle of wine, and it's true. Old World Market will satisfy the indulgent, bougie food lover in you -- the food lover who likes pretty charcuterie boards made from thinly sliced prosciutto shaped into flowers. And it will indulge the wine lover in you -- the one who likes a good glass of wine. It's a small store. Surprisingly small, actually! But along with wine and meats and cheeses, you'll find specialty food items like Swedish Pippi Longstocking candy (what?), pasta in all shapes and sizes, cookies, teas, oils and lots of imported goodies. You'll mostly find food imported from Europe: Italy and Nordic countries, specifically. They offer readymade sandwiches and small charcuterie boxes to go, for those of us who want to live deliciously but also have stuff to do elsewhere. Basically, this is a great place to visit to find something delectable to eat or drink in Valparaiso.