Went here for lunch and had a very easy time ordering and getting the food. It's outdoor seating…read moreonly, so people wanting to sit inside might have to find another option. I got the Paradise Pup with everything on it (mustard, onion, pickle spear, relish, peppers) and a side of fries. The food came out reasonably quick for how busy it was and the hot dog was great and the fries were salted. This is a dive like place and is right off the road. Parking is tight and limited. This is definitely going to be a place I come back to when I'm in the area.

Delicious burgers, but outside seating only, so you might want to take it to go if it's a bit cold…read more I went here around 3:00 p.m. and there was still a very long line. This place is listed in some lists as the best burger joint in Illinois. It's really solid. And the shakes are very good, too. They do crinkly fries, in case that's your jam. I enjoyed the flavor of the burger, although I do wish there were more pickles. :-) We had to wait for a table outside, and it was a little bit chilly, but overall I felt it was worth it.

I just had the best pepper and egg sandwich!! It was so…read morefresh and cheese is included which made it so creamy!! The soup was also amazing. I will be making this place one of my go to places and try other things!! The service was quick and polite. Thank you!

What a wonderful Chicago experience in the suburbs!…read moreEverything we had was delicious and prepared well. Portions are very generous and it felt great to support a hard working family-owned business. It's a small place so you may not be able to eat there. Be prepared to enjoy this deliciousness at home or in your car!

Obviously we had to come to Gene's & Jude's…read more Long before we planned our Chicago trip, I can remember seeing a feature about the place on TV. It was a no-brainer. The place is kind of out of the way, but hey, we had a car and some free time, so why not? I, of course, got the Hot Dog w/ Fries ("mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers") and yep it's a superior dog. I'm not sure if the copious fries really added anything to it, but the snap of the wiener and the tasty condiments added up to an extremely enjoyable experience. I can see why Gene's & Jude's is so highly regarded. It's a cool place (and super affordable, too).

The good: Vienna Beef hotdog and Rosen's bun…read more The bad: WAYYYY TOO MUCH mustard (my bun was a soggy mess) & the fries were too greasy and undercooked (floppy not crisp) For how much it's raved about, I can't say it measured up I'll stick with Bob-Os and Paradise Pup.

I was out doing my gig side hustle when I found this spot. They have a huge parking lot and nice…read moreshaded area in the back of the restaurant if you want to eat out doors. The day I went it was warm and so was the interior. I was greeted by a nice lady that took my order. I order hot dogs and a root beer. The tomatoes were diced which isn't a deal breaker because you can get some in every bite. The fries were the let down for me, overdone and just meh. The dog was good but it didn't knock my socks off. The next time I will get the dogs and no fries.

The lady taking orders is quite abrasive, but I mean with a place like this, what do you expect?…read moreExactly that. Like you're bothering them. The place gets you with the name, at least it got me with it. The chicago style dog as good & fries were good too. Cute place, lots of parking. Not sure I would come back. Not very welcoming.

OMG! Delicious! Came in 30 Minutes before closing and was a…read morelittle worried I'd get old food, that was not the case at all. The Italian Beef was fresh and full of flavor! The hand cut French fries exceeded expectations. The service was so friendly and simply outstanding overall. The place is your typical Chicago dog, burger, beef place so it's small but very clean. I will be back many times. Another customer asked how Andy came up with the name Bubby's. Cute story, but if you want to know it, ask him yourself

This place and 1 million like it are the heart of Chicago. An independent owner operator, making…read moresome of the best lunch sandwiches, you can't get. The fries are fresh cut potatos, cooked in oil, and salted. They are perfect. The sandwich was flavorful, and the juice is from heaven. This is a top quality place to go grab a sandwich and everything on the menu is wonderful.

Drove through the pick up line and really appreciated the wonderful girl taking our order; she was…read moreso nice, patient, and had a lot of good recommendations. She recommended some chili cheese fries with bacon and it was absolutely delicious! Will continue ordering it this way when I get back home to CA. The service overall is very friendly and thorough. From ordering, to the pick up at the end. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. The rodeo burger is my favorite here. Crispy onions rings, red onions, and melted cheese inside the burger really hits the spot.

This is a different kind of Portillo's location, this is a take out only - no dine in available…read moreinside. I've never seen a Portillo's like this before but it was pretty cool to see. They have all your classic menu items - beef sandwiches, hot dogs etc. I love the beef sandwich at Portillo's and experienced great customer service from the manager Valaria, my order was incorrect initially, but she corrected it very quickly and was super friendly. Definitely recommend this location if you want to take out Portillo's.

On the road for work had a taste for a good Chicago style hot dog. Restaurant was really clean…read more Service was ok but food was terrible. Top 5 worst hotdog I ever had in my life. Fries were just ok not cooked long enough. Total price was 11.11. I should have just went to portillo's. I will not be back.

Heffy's is one of those places that I've passed my countless times in my life but never been into…read more I have been now of course, but I said that to point out how well they fit into that "hidden gem" category. This place exemplifies the local joint genre of eateries. It's a welcoming environment with a down home feel and Chicagoland vibe. I like the combos they have. It's convenient when places make so you don't have to order everything separately and make extra fuss outta your lunch rush.The 2 dog combo is the best example of this. I think the hotdog fairly good. It's a solid choice but nothing overly spectacular. I enjoyed it for what it is though. Fries were decent, though varying in sizes in the tray. The mozz sticks get a good score from me as well, with no specific complaints there. While it might not be down everyones alley, Heffy's is worth the stop for a good lunch and local vibes. Super great that they're still kicking after the lockdown. Keep it up fam!

04/04/26 - Johnnies Beef in Arlington Heights one of the TOP Beef places in Chicago. Dam where…read moreelse to you take a former Chicagoan? You go one of the top beef places in Chicagoland. I would easily rank Johnnies in the top 3 places probably number 2 in my opinion. I ordered the XL beef dipped w/giardiniera peppers. This beef was dripping w/incredible beef juice & the peppers. This isn't my first rodeo @ Johnnies Beef & it certainly will not be my last because when you find an outstanding beef it's definitely worth going back to over & over again & at time treat an out of town guest to one of the best Chicago has to offer.

The food here is great! The restaurant vibe feels like a hole in the wall type of place. But it's…read moreslightly better in the sense of cleanliness and decor. The staff were friendly and responsive. Even though they forgot my fries and almost charged me again. Good thing I busted out my receipt. Tho they prolly would have refunded me if I were double charged. But on to the food review. We got 8 sandwiches I think and 10 Italian ice, 5 lemonade and 5 watermelon. Most of the beef sandos were double dipped. All of them had extra spicy and sweet pickles. Though the pickles were extra charge yet each sandwich came out to be less than $9. Overall it was pretty tasty and I thought the value was pretty good. Granted a hole in the wall ought to be cheaper yet I still felt there was great value here. Now can I make this at home? I suppose. But I prolly wouldn't and prolly would rather come here and just give 'em my money! The Italian ice and beef sandos were a good combo. There were 12 of us and 8 sandos, 10 Italian ice, fries and one large Diet Coke came to about $103. Granted we split the sandos yet it was still a pretty good value and yummy late night junk food hangout spot. Is it better than that other places that serves Chicago dogs? I think so. But you'll just have to come and try it for yourself.

Superdawg is hands down the best hot dog in Chicago. My two absolute favorites are the classic…read moreSuperdawg and the Whoopskidawg -- which is basically their version of a Polish and SO good. The Superdawg is iconic for a reason, and the Whoopskidawg has the perfect smoky flavor with all the toppings. Also, people do not talk enough about the sides here. The Super Veggies are honestly one of my favorite sides anywhere, and the onion chips are dangerously addictive. Crispy, salty, and perfect with their sauces. Beyond the food, I love that it still feels old-school Chicago with the drive-in setup and giant hot dog mascots on the roof. It's nostalgic in the best way and somehow still lives up to the hype every single time.

Superdawg has been a long time favorite of mine. This visit…read moreI had a superdawg and a chocolate malt. I shared the super veggies with my mom. The service is prompt and the food is made to order. They have a couple small tables inside or tables outside. They also have drive in car service where they bring the food to your car

Today, it was where do I go to lunch? I decided on Charcoal Delights where I know I can get a…read moregreat meal! Had the Bratwust .. wow .. amazing! Feels like summer is around the corner when you get a grilled bratwurst for less than $8.00! Also have tried the Grilled Chicken Platter with rice and pita bread! Great place! Great team! Very clean!

I order a 4 pct broasted. The breast must've come from a pigeon it was so small. I asked for a…read moresmall Greek salad I received a regular one. I ordered a beef and sausage combo hot peppers on the side. The peppers were on the sandwich the beef was horrible no taste and grizzly. It makes me sad because they use to have great food. Especially broasted chicken. Will not be ordering again especially 17.99 for a beef combo.