Im originally from around here. But moved further south and can't get a Maxwell or Fresh Cut Fries near me. It was delicious and very nice size portions. I did not know my Maxwell came with fries so I ordered a side of fries. Oh boy! I received a large bag full of fries. Next time I will know dont order extra fries. I had it delivered and it was packaged well and still hot when it arrived. I will definitely be ordering again when im visit my family next time. read more

As you walk up, you'd think that it was just an everyday 50's restaurant. But, it's far from thalove going to Rand Red Hots. This place is a classic 50's style Chicago restaurant. I always order a chardog with the fries on the side. A chocolate cone as a treat, and sometimes a shake. They are always super nice and fast! The food is fresh and made to order. There's lots of seating inside and outside. And, it's always sparkling clean! CharDog-This hotdog is absolutely perfect! I savor every last bite of it. It's a Vienna Beef hotdog. So, it's the real deal. It's not the traditional Chicago dog. So, don't expect that. This hotdog is juicy, smokey, and charred with a bold beef flavor. Loaded with mustard, sports peppers, relish, and onions. On a nice plush bun. I personally get it without onions. And, it's heavenly! Chocolate Cone-If you're in the mood for a creamy, dreamy, and delicious cone. Then, make sure to get this! The chocolate is nutty and bold. I love this tasty treat. It brings me so much joy! I every now and then will treat myself to this family sized cone. And, I happily finish every last lick of this. So, next time you see Rand Red Hots. Make sure to stop here! You won't regret it! read more

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A hankering for a Maxwell Street Polish brought me here. My cousin lives close by so the eatery was a usual sight for me during my visit to Chicago. Let's get the positives out of the way. The prices here are very reasonable. I didn't experience sticker shock when I glanced at the menu. The restaurant pays tribute to the soda shops of 70 years ago. Oldies even pop through the sound system. I even heard "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" by Louis Prima. I did order a Maxwell Street Polish. I was amazed to discover that it was bursting with fresh cut fries just like another establishment called Gene & Jude's. The onions and the sweet peppers that came separately gave the Polish, which I believed was charred, a tangy touch. Regarding the fries, there was so much that I was done with the Polish first. I'm kicking myself because I thought I took a picture of the meal, but failed to do so. Apologies for that. Sadly, I must move on to the negative that prompted me to rate the place three stars. I didn't appreciate the attitude of the woman who took my order. On top of that, she apparently had a poor grasp of the English language. But still, if you have to have a nicely cooked tube steak, bring yourselves to Rand. I could envision myself returning so as long as the same woman isn't at the counter. read more

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This is the best depression dog you can find! Sure, Jimmy's, Nana's, and the venerable Gene and Jude's are both outstanding as well, and they are basically interchangeable for a great dog, so go to the one that you like/are closest to. Here are the things that take RRH to the top of my list: 1. Convenient drive through service. You don't need to exit your vehicle to eat there. 2. They will char your dog on the flat top grill they use for the it grilled onions for the Maxwell St. polish. 3. 4 mini supreme tamales instead of one large tamale. Same amount by weight, a lot easier to eat while on the road! 4. And the thing that really sells it for me-the hand cut fries are cooked in BEEF TALLOW! The next two are either positives or negatives, depending on your POV. I've never used these options, but: 5. They accept credit cards, albeit for a 3% surcharge 6. Ketchup is available BY REQUEST ONLY! I have a feeling you will get shamed if you have the palate of an eight year old and ask for it on you dog, and there are squirt bottles available if you eat on sit and wish to dip your fries, although they are so good plain, "red mustard" as one social media presenter calls ketchup, is not needed. read more

Old school building with great food. The Char Dogs are fantastic. The fries are good, and the prices are a bargain for what you get. They are just as good as any of the more well-known places in the area. read more

Rand Red Hots - Char Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Hot dogs are charred or steamed are served with fresh cut fries. Maxwell street polish sausages are one of my favorites. There's a good sweetness to their grilled onions that really make the sandwich taste great. They have tamales shakes and malts. Great service by friendly staff. drive thru and indoor service along with plenty of tables for outdoor dining. Classic car shows Tuesday are great fun for all read more

Rand Red Hots - Double char dog with grilled onions mustard and relish. Amazing fresh cut fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

The epitome of a Chicago hot dog joint. It's got the old school feels and a simple yet tasty menu. There is inside seating, but it's best experienced on a warm summers night out on the patio. Tuesday nights are when I try to go because they have a little classic car meetup. French fries and muscle cars are an epic pairing. The dogs , while smaller, still pack a punch with that iconic Vienna Beef flavor. The fries are always hot and fresh. The shakes are pretty bangin' too. Cash only? Worth it. Rand's is definitely a must every summer for our family. Can't say I've ever had a bad time here. Sometimes parking is funky but it doesn't impact our experience. TIP: On Tuesday nights over the summer park on the side street so there's room for the muscle cars. :) read more

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We decided to try them for lunch; I've passed by it for years but never lived as close as I do now. It's an old-style lookin' place, like something you'd have seen in the 50s or 60s with a car hop popping over to take your order. Now it's got a drive through. The menu is small but I just came to get us some hot dogs and fries. They were pretty good, though I think the fries would have been better if I'd eaten them immediately. They don't take offense if you don't order your dog the Chicago way, which is good because although I'll eat a Chicago style dog it's not my preferred set of toppings. And pro tip, if you're not used to what's apparently a standard way of wrapping a hot dog around here: The fries and the hot dog are wrapped up in one big roll, all together. read more

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I absolutely love going to Rand Red Hots. This place is a classic 50's style Chicago restaurant. I always order a chardog with the fries on the side. A chocolate cone as a treat, and sometimes a shake. They are always super nice and fast! The food is fresh and made to order. There's lots of seating inside and outside. And, it's always sparkling clean! CharDog-This hotdog is absolutely perfect! I savor every last bite of it. It's a Vienna Beef hotdog. So, it's the real deal. It's not the traditional Chicago dog. So, don't expect that. This hotdog is juicy, smokey, and charred with a bold beef flavor. Loaded with mustard, sports peppers, relish, and onions. On a nice plush bun. I personally get it without onions. And, it's heavenly! Chocolate Cone-If you're in the mood for a creamy, dreamy, and delicious cone. Then, make sure to get this! The chocolate is nutty and bold. I love this tasty treat. It brings me so much joy! I every now and then will treat myself to this family sized cone. And, I happily finish every last lick of this. So, next time you see Rand Red Hots. Make sure to stop here! You won't regret it! read more

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Voted #1 hot dog place in 2026?? Really?? Had to try this place and needless to say, I am surprised they are voted #1. First off, the lady taking the order was not friendly at all. No welcome, no thank you... nothing. I had to repeat my order 3 times as she had a hard time understanding what I was saying, hot dog with mustard, relish and onions. Like she never heard this before. Next, they have a sign stating cash only. Use their ATM and pay a fee if you don't have cash. Their next sign says limit of 2 packets of ketchup for your take out order. If you want more, pay up! And their last sign, no free refills on drinks. Really, how much does a refill cost, maybe 20 cents??? This place loves their signs stating what they don't do for customers! Where are the signs stating what they do do for customers, like friendly service, we go the extra mile for customers...... read more

Best Vienna hot dogs around. Fries cooked in beef tallow are exceptional. If you miss the Maxwell St. hot dog or polish sausage experience this is the place to go. read more

50's themed restaurant has the best hotdog and fries combo (IMO.) Limited menu but what they have is delicious. The fries are the best when hot. Service is quick and courteous. Indoor counter seating is limited, but in warmer weather there are picnic tables outside. Plenty of parking if you're eating in your car. With so many hot dogs spot, they are well worth a try. read more

Good dogs, food Polish, good fries, good rings, good Route 66 drive thru vibe and outdoor seating with classic cars. Treats for dogs!

Great food for a great price. The service is also welcoming and amazing. The fries are to die for and fresh cut.

I love this spot. Aside from their hotdogs and freshly cut fries, I like their tamales. While your at it, treat yourself to one of their Milk shakes. The pricing is reasonable and food is always hot and fresh. read more

I grew up going to bob-o's, sitting in front in the 90s with our teenaged crew all sharing baskets of fries and soggies. It's the same family that owns Rand red hots and let me say they have been solid all these years. Rand red hots always has delicious food AND they don't price gauge like so many other places do. I know I can now take my kids and get a great meal with lots of food and it's cheaper than going to McDonald's. The char dog is my favorite and they give you like 20 lbs of fries with your dog. I usually go through the drive thru in the winter but we love sitting at the benches during the summer, listening to the oldies they play, looking at all the cool cars. read more

A 50's style diner located in Des Plaines that has the greatest frank I've had ever. While there is Gene and Jude's nearby, this place in my opinion tops them when it comes to making the best franks. It's that classic vienna frank with the skin still on it allowing for a snappy bite. Along with that, Rand Red Hots sticks to its atmosphere when dining inside as they only take cash and do not allow free refills. Worth noting there is an ATM inside if you don't have the cash and the fact that the drive thru does take Card but at a small fee if I remember correctly. While the franks are the main attraction here, I can't help but talk about the french fries because they are easily the best fries in Des Plaines. They are all fresh cut and taste homemade, never oversalted in my experience. Needless to say, I'm in love with this place and will continue to eat here as long as I live nearby. read more

My favorite go to for hot dogs Excellent charred hot dog with all of the trimmings. Have had the double dog, Maxwell st. Polish with grilled onions, charred polish with regular toppings and a tamale. French fries that come with are fresh cut. All good! Consistently delicious People working are always nice Pay cash Credit Card payment has a fee read more

Pretty good for what it is! Small dogs but fries are included in the price. Next time I'll get a double. Love that they have Coke products! My only complaint is that I found the fries too soggy for my liking. read more

Hot dogs were very poor quality sausage. Asked for them grilled and they didn't even have grill them, in conclusion we paid for 8 hot dogs and 8 of them got thrown away. And went down the street and got some terrific hot dogs. So in theory now you have 8 people who will not be going there. Sincerely CPI AKA #2 read more

Great. Perfect.double char dog hot and great char taste. French fries so good. Asked for well done. Little browner then usual. Perfect not hard or over cooked. PERFECT. I only eat hand cut fries. And these were perfect. Online on Yelp showing delivery prices. I took photo of currant menu. read more

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Everything you can ask for in a old school hot dog restaurant. Hot dogs were amazing tamales were fantastic. Service was great. Definitely will be my next go to whenever I'm in the area fishing. read more

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Good hotdogs at a reasonable price... and they sell coke products not Pepsi...tamales are good too..

Great hot dogs and fries, even better soft serve. Beautiful outdoor seating. #iraeats #iraeats1 read more

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Coming to Rand Red Hots made me really think...is it easier to get a depression dog than a dog dragged through the garden? Not including how many Portillo's there are. (For those who don't know, a depression dog has mustard, relish, onions, sport peppers and fries on it, while a traditional Chicago dog trades the fries for tomato, pickle, and celery salt) Depression dogs is what the beloved Gene and Jude's serve, but I really liked RRH as well. The menu expands to include Polish sausages and char dogs, and they have a nice outdoor seating area and a drive through. Important to note is that it's cash only, but luckily I had some on hand for our family's late lunch. I got a Polish since I think it's hard to find one in the burbs, and I was happy with what I got. Good snap, a nice size to it, and comes with fries just like the dogs do. Fries were nice and fresh. Great local spot and I can see why it's been around for a while, definitely a worthwhile stop if you're in the area. read more

This is like the Gene and Jude's of Desplaines. The hot dogs had a real snap to it like a real Vienna hot dog should and the fries while were a bit greasy but they were freshly cut. I will return as well as refer friends if in the neighborhood to stop in and enjoy. Good, clean and resonablely priced hot dogs worth a trip. read more

I this food restaurant at six if I could, but sadly that is not on the rating scale. However they could go a little bit faster but that gives them charm. My favorite thing to get here is the ice cream cone swirl. But the hot dogs are good aswell. read more

I'm eating with my friend that is know as aka #2 and I got to say I back him up 100%. That was a total nightmare the hot dog was actually cold on the inside and we attempted to eat them there . And after one bite we all kinda looked at each other and said oh oh this is not going to be good. And I have already told 20 other ppl what happened yesterday so they will not only be 8 ppl going there there will also be 20 other ppl not going there because of the bad service. And I'm mister aka Mister Go Trump!! read more

5 stars for Rand Red Hots. The closest thing you'll get to Gene & Jude's in the area is Rand Red Hot's. This is always a cheap and great value for hot dogs and they are extremely tasty and they also have the fresh cut fries like you'd get at Gene and Jude's. You'll always get great customer service from the employees as well they are very friendly. Overall, it's a great go to for a quick hot dog meal. read more

This place has been around for a long time and always been a great value. You can get a hotdog and fries for less than just a hotdog at many places, and their food is great. They are known for having excellent fresh cut fries that are always hot and fresh. Their menu is very limited, just hotdogs (char or regular), polish, tamales (they have the bunch style tamales you don't see as often), shakes/malts, and drinks. No cheese for fries, but luckily, you won't need it. Really the perfect French fry in my opinion. They also have a drive thru, and although they used to only accept cash for many years, they now take credit cards. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are just passing through Des Plaines and need some quick, inexpensive, delicious food! read more

Drive thru. Quick and efficient. Double dog and a polish. Both came with hand cut fries. I'm stuffed. I'm already a fat man. Fat man is a happy man. I'll be back. read more

Definitely not Gene & Jude's. Workers I'm Guessing employees are underpaid. They could care less what you ask for. What you get is what you get. read more

My favorite hot dog spot near Chicago! This place hits differently. The Char dog is the way to go! Loaded with fries as well. I would suggest Rand Red Hots over some of the other similar spots in the area. Check it out! read more

Rand Red Hots - Hot Dogs Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Pretty awesome people here ! I only had a card to pay and apparently the card reader was down . They gave me a free hot dog and fries !! Awesome read more

They get your order wrong (1 hotdog) or the fries are RAW. How hard is it it get 1 hot dog right? Sucks won't go back read more

The place is simple and inexpensive (relatively). Anywhere you can get a good dog and fries for sub $5 is amazing these days. The dog (single or double) is a depression style with only relish onion and mustard (optional hot sport peppers) - a la the famous Gene and Jude's. Good snap, crispy delicious fries. Can't go wrong! But tbh compared to G&J I prefer this place much more. They have a counter with salt, celery salt and regular salt for the fries. None of which are at G&J. G&J is a no ketchup zone too, and I get it - but for fries it should be fair game. Again for sub 5, and sub $9 if you get a medium drink, it's filling and delicious. What more can you ask for? Great spot. read more

Always the best hot dogs around for a depression dog. The tamales are the best around, truly delicious. I like the hot dogs charred without peppers. The fries are absolutely delicious and plentiful. We like to stop by several times a month to get our fix of the hot dogs. read more

What a gem of a little place. Their fries are the great old fashioned greasy kind that don't get dry. Probably the best fries I have had in years. They also sell chocolate malts, too. I didn't get a burger because they give too a family's worth of fries for one order. I will have to try that next time. read more

Really was not happy with the meal we got here. Hot dog buns were moist for some reason? That in itself ruined the experience. Did not like the fries at all either as they were very mushy. Thoroughly disappointed as I had been driving past this place for years and finally got to try it :/ read more

Rand Red Hots - Hot Dogs Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

If your looking for a good Chicago style hot dog you won't find it here. The dogs are pencil thin, there's only mustard onion and relish, no tomato, no pickle, no poppy seed bun. The fries are good and they have good ice cream. read more