This place deserves way more than 5 stars in my book. I've reviewed RHR before but I love them so much just had to again. The first time I made the mistake of just getting a regular single patty hamburger but not this time! Pro tip honey the RHR Double with fries. Just a simple cash only joint but it gets the job done all of the time. One of the BEST smash burgers in Chicago. And I'm not the only k r to think that. If you follow any foodies on Instagram most of them will say the same. Their home cut fries are the bomb as well. And for $8.50?!?! The price a burger should be. The quality a burger should be. I'm a HUGE fan of RHR. o and the one in Skokie shares a building with Oberweiss. How can you not like that combo? read more

Redhot Ranch - RHR Double Burger & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This place is half Redhot Ranch and half ice cream shop. The ice cream shop takes credit cards, the Redhot Ranch does not, but there is a weird ATM there to get cash if you don't have any. I have passed by this place so many times, so I was happy that I finally had a chance to check them out. The Redhot Ranch side is a no frills industrial design. And they are smashburgers, which I didn't know ahead of time and wish I did as I would have skipped it. Nothing says a good burger like smashing the ever lovin' crap out of it and getting rid if all the flavor, slapping a couple slices of cheese on it and whatever toppings you want to disguise the flavor of the meat. It was a messy burger. The fries were okay as well. Nothing to really say that I'm itching to go back. With so many burger shops around, skip this one. read more

CASH ONLY! Ordered a burger and fried shrimp, only to arrive and find they're in living in the 1900s. Expect to spend another $2 on withdrawal fees if you didn't think to bring paper money with you, like no one living in this century would. Fine. Transaction fees exist. But if that 2% is worth passing the hassle on to your customers, you've told me all I need to know. This ain't Hot Dougs. You're not worth it. Burger was worse than back-yard grade, shrimp was at best passable. Miss this one, even as a local. You're better off going anywhere else. read more

I was in the neighborhood and finally got a chance to try this place out for a meal. I had a late lunch and made it a doubleburger with fries for $7.03. It's an economical and satisfying greasy burger meal. I'm going with 3.49 stars. The fries were tasty and if they were made with cleaner oil, I would have raised the rating. They were good portioned but just had that dark color that comes with frying in an overused batch of oil. Given their good prices and knowing what to expect, I would still come back though. As well advertised, cash only here also. read more

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Wearing the name of an iconic North Side favorite that began as a small "shack" on Devon Ave. in 1952, Redhot Ranch remains true to tradition. There are absolutely no frills and the "décor" is virtually unchanged from the prior occupant of this space. The menu is short & sweet, and they accept cash only, no credit cards. Apart from the presence of an ATM, everything is old school. No computerized nuthin', no QR codes. You order at the counter the old-fashioned way. A worker calls your name when your order is ready and hands you a paper bag. You can recite the entire menu in one breath: Hot dogs, burgers, cheeseburgers - single or double; Polish, fried cod sandwich, fried shrimp, and fountain drinks. A generous mound of crispy fresh-cut fries accompanies everything. Their special sauce is King. Prices are rock-bottom; burgers+fries are HALF the price of Five Guys. The Missus and I ordered double burgers. Similar to other popular burger chains, theirs are prepared smash-style on the griddle. The end product is quite tasty and with a great texture. It's either very juicy or very greasy, depending on your point of view. If you prefer to eat a healthier meal, this is not the place. With an Oberweis ice cream shop under the same roof, you can enjoy a shake or malt with your meal and a frosty dessert without leaving the building! read more

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Three weeks in - probably need some more time to get efficient compared to the other RHRs. Good thing - plenty of seating whether on RHR or Oberweis side. (They probably don't mind spillover since some folks get things from both or one after the other.) Big parking lot - fish sandwich was a sadder (soggy, colorless, dare I say flavorless) compared to ones we've gotten at RHR Ashland (Lakeview). Half lb shrimp and double cheese were right on. Fries if anything might have been a little soggy. No Mtn. Dew in the Pepsi fountain lineup. Is it missing from the other locations? Umbrellas present and open at all four outdoor tables. Got a double scoop at Oberweis to wrap things up. First time there - will have to see if they'll split flavors on single. Our double was a lot on top of RHR. read more

Redhot Ranch - Outside and Inside shared spaces - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This used to be THAT BURGER JOINT, but it's been (very lightly) converted to the Red Hot Ranch. The kitchen, the tables, and even that ORDER HERE sign are all reused! I don't know the reputation of RHR, but apparently it's got a good one. The prices are great! You can get a lot of burger and fries for under $10 (as of the date of this review, of course). Reminder - cash only. I tried the double cheeseburger, the polish sausage, and the fish sandwich. The cheeseburger is kind of the classic smooshed sandwich you get from a greasy spoon! Delicious and beefy and did I mention greasy? It's somewhere between the pricey artisan burgers and the mass production fast-food burgers. The polish is more like the Vienna Beef style polish, so it's more of a hot dog texture. Not my thing, I prefer the grilled style polishes. The fish sandwich is substantial though, so that's a nice one. Everything came with fries which was like a potato and a half worth of fries. The staff prepared the food quickly and accurately. There is seating indoors and some spots outdoors too. Generous parking too and I came Friday night and it was crowded, but not full. read more

Redhot Ranch - Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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This is the newest Red Hot Ranch collaboration with Oberweis Ice Cream. The first things that bought me joy was the classic Vienna Beef umbrellas out front. I totally forgot that this place is cash only, but they have an ATM ($2 charge). I walked up to the counter and was greeted promptly. I ordered the RHR double burger and a hot dog. Both come with fresh cut fries. As I waited for my order, I went to the other side and bought a shake. The RHR side is very rustic with wood paneling and boxes of potatoes that would be used that day. Oberweis and RHR is split right down the middle. I received my food and sat down. The burger is a smash burger done right with little crispy edges with with minimal toppings. Lettuce, onion, tomato and their special sauce. I definitely recommend a double as the single is never enough. The hot dog is a depression style dog. I love that it's a snap dog with only onion, relish, hot peppers and mustard. The hot dogs were a hit. The fries were crispy while being fluffy and well salted. I'm glad this place is now in the north burbs. read more

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The suburbanites are exposing themselves as suburbanites complaining about the "Chicago Dog" at Redhot Ranch. ..fries being "smashed into the hotdog". .."burnt fries". ..cash only. Iykyk If you don't know and want to know, you can read my RHR review at one of their other locations. read more

This was a good burger at a good price. Service was polite and quick, ambiance is very casual. One thing to note--they only take cash, so make sure you have done with you. Parking is easy--there's a lot with plenty of room. This place is attached to an Oberweis, which is to say, this and the Oberweis are the same building, right next to each other. So it's easy to walk to the next counter and get dessert. read more

Redhot Ranch - RHR Double Cheeseburger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We've been going to the two locations in the city for years, so we were thrilled when That Burger Joyner closed and RHR opened in its place. They are cash only and have great griddle burgers and delicious home style fries. But we love the fried shrimp!! You can order by the pound or half pound. Big shrimp with the right amount of breading, fried perfectly and served with cocktail sauce. Yummy!! If you're a shrimp lover you must try these. read more

Place was popping on a Wednesday night at 10:15pm. They were churning out orders. Nearly all the items are less than $10 and come with fries. You really can't beat the price but as all the other reviews have mentioned they are CASH ONLY so come prepared. A cheeseburger, fries, and side of cheddar for the fries set me back $9+tip. Cheesebuger was classic, fries were so good, crispy even after sitting at the bottom of the bag for a few minutes for the drive home. This place is definitely an upgrade from the prior "joint" (went once, never returned it was that bad). I can definitely see myself coming back to Redhot Ranch!! Food was excellent! read more

It's pretty dangerous that this opened up near my home. staff is so friendly and attentive. I can't get enough!! read more

Redhot Ranch - RHR Double Cheeseburger and Fries. Add pickles and grilled onions - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I got the polish that comes with onions, mustard, and sport peppers. It comes with fries as well. It was so good! There's a drive through and plenty of covered outdoor seating. The menu only has hot dogs, polish, and tamales. Simple yet so tasty. They also have soft drinks and milkshakes. read more

Redhot Ranch - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I'm so disappointed. I was looking forward to a Chicago style fastfood spot in Skokie. I went on a Saturday night. Only 2 people ahead of me in line when I walked in. I ordered 2 cheeseburgers and fries. Somehow I came out almost an hour later. Worst part was the food wasn't even hot. Burger was ok at best. Fries were soggy. read more

Redhot Ranch - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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REDHOT RANCH IS CASH-ONLY. THERE IS AN ATM INSIDE. Now that that's out of the way, this is the most solid ten bucks I've ever spent. ($10.75 for a cheeseburger, fries and a drink; if you must know.) This isn't gonna be the best burger you've ever had ever. But you know the burger you're gonna get. It's gonna hit the spot. It's gonna be just the right amount of greasy. It's a good burger. I have no complaints. read more

The food was delicious. Everything was prepared fresh and hot. The burger was great! Also love that the Oberweis is connected to get a milkshake with everything. Great service. Timely. Clean interior read more

The best fast-food restaurant in Skokie. Best burgers and, to me, the best fried shrimp anywhere in Chicago. The service is always fast and friendly. There's also an ice cream parlor, so it's always busy. When it's crowded, it can get noisy, but that's okay. It's cool, and the ambiance is very friendly. read more

I'll start by saying bring cash because it's cash only. The restaurant and food overall are probably more like 5 stars but the only reason for 4 stars is because that's super inconvenient to need cash. With that said it's super cheap probably because there's no markup for CC fees. I do see the value in that. It was also very good for the price. Does it taste like a high end top of the line burger, no it doesn't but it's not supposed to. That's kinda the point. The restaurant was very quiet and quick to get the food out. I have no real complaints. Give it a try and Happy Fooding read more

Great tasting burger, freshly cooked, Simple seasoning. Almost like in n out burger. The fries are fresh cut. I highly recommend people in Skokie to forget about Mc Donald's. Double cheeseburger with fries and drink for $11 bucks. read more

Food was great I had a Double everything on it fries best fries hands down. Service great fast and friendly, ambience chill nothing fancy. Definitely worth it. read more

Best burger in the area by far. Fries are delicious too. The also have delicious depression dogs. Cod sandwich looks good too.

Quick service and they have both outdoor and indoor seating. Located in the same store as Oberweis which makes getting dessert after easy. They have to parking which is helpful. It's very affordable but warning it is cash only! Overall I'd recommend considering how cheap and quick the food comes out. read more

probably the best cheeseburger I've ever had. And the fries were perfect!!! Better bring cash, cause that's all they take. read more

Polish was great. Very disappointed with the fries. my order was to go and when I got home, my fries were very burnt!! Not a happy camper. Half of my fries were burnt, looked like I got the end of the batch and all pieces of burnt fries. : read more

Redhot Ranch - Pieces of Burnt fries - Burgers Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I've been to other locations and was excited for this to open . Parking was easy (I'm a Chicagoan ), ordered the hot dog and live that it comes w fries . Cash only . Wait was about 6 minutes . Almost 6 bucks for the dog topped w fries. Very good hot dog w quality toppings read more

Old School hot dog joint. Cheap eats. Uses Vienna brand wieners and kielbasa (Polish) exclusively. Poppy seed buns, steamed!! Ya can't beat it. There are several around the city and they can differ slightly. For example, the place on Ashland near Belmont doesn't steep their raw fries in water over night. So the fries are starchy and the texture is wrong. It's sounds like a small thing but it makes a real difference to me. read more

Ick! Once was enough. Fries were smashed into the hot dog bun. Polish sausage was more like a jumbo hot dog. No flavor. Greasy fries. No attemp to make the restaurant look nice whatsoever. read more

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One of the happiest days of my life was finding out RHR is coming to the burbs and today I was able to finally stop by. It's in its fully glory here. Incredible prices, great quality and the same taste you love from their city locations. We're blessed to have greatness like this in the suburbs. Whether it's the RHR double cheeseburger or the fried shrimp, one of them is surely going to contribute to my demise one day, but it will be with a smile on my face. read more

Yay! Loved them in Chicago, love them close by home. $8 and change for a RHR double cheeseburger and fries. read more

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Best thing to come to Skokie in a while! Best burgers, best sauce! Love it here! When it first opened we were ordering to go twice a week. We are now ordering once every few weeks because I gained a few pounds from it haha read more

I have only eaten here twice. First visit was the night i coached our team to a softball championship (#7 seed!!!!!) in 2024, and the day after i retired from softball which was yesterday. Both meals were fantastic!!! Both the burger & Chicago dog are really good, and the fries come out perfect every time! Keep in mind that they are cash only. However if you do crave a milkshake, Oberweis is right next door! They both go perfectly hand & hand and i hope Redhot Ranch is a Skokie staple for decades to come! read more

They are tight. If the woman is working the grill she won't give you any fries. I won't be coming back. They gave me like 6 fries with my polish. And the polish is small compared to other Chicago. I'll just stick with the Original Chicago spots. read more

Simple food make quick. Staff are good people also. Tried the shrimp and I was surprised that a place like ranch would have great shrimp! I think I'll go more often just for the shrimp. Nice to have a place close by for hot dogs, burgers and shrimp! read more

My wife and I went to the Hothot Ranch on Skokie location. We were disappointed in the quality of the food. I had a Polish Sausage and my wife had a hamburger. I have never seen a Polish Sausage the size of a small hot dog. It was less than 1/2 the size of a normal Polish Sausage that is sold at Jewels. Fries were hard, greasy and dry. My wife appear to have gotten food poisioning as 2 hours after she ate her hamburger, she vomited and had stomach cramps all day long. read more

Best smash burger! Fries damn good too.. great price, cash only...never a bad experience

I have been to other Red Hot Ranch locations and this one is just as good. The "depression" style hotdog is a Chicago classic, garden in the bun, piled high with steaming hot fresh cut fries. The big treat were the wonderful smash burgers which can be ordered a variety of ways. My favorite was the 2 patties with a slice of cheese in between the perfectly cooked burgers. A variety of sauces, toppings and condiment choices allow you to have it your way!! What was truly amazing were the really low prices. The menu is limited to hot dogs, polish sausages, burgers, and fried shrimp by the pound which I have been told are excellent. Fries are included with the sandwiches. read more

I personally believe the negative review contain bias and non truths, but to each their own. The restaurant is always clean and has plenty of seating and having Oberweis nearby is great. The service is always excellent. Even if there's a long line you will be served promptly and efficiently with hot and fresh food. The best smash burger this side of the Mississippi and fries that come well done without asking. The best quick service burger restaurant in the Chicago metro area by far. read more

Just sucks. Cheddar for fries is processed. Slow and mediocre. They don't know how to do a proper Chicago style dog.

With my favorite dog and burger joint just down the road, I felt guilty stopping at this place, but I had to find out what all the fuss was about. Something about the atmosphere felt somewhat cold and chain-like, unlike other local joints. Service was fine and staff were working hard. Big seating area and parking lot. Small menu probably keeps the prices low. Cash only. Fresh fries and cheese sauce (although not Merkt's) were on the plus side. The burger and dog - I don't get the hype. I did not like the flavor of either. Burger meat had little flavor, RHR sauce - kind of bitter, bun didn't hold up. Dog was more smokey than Viennas I'm used to. Took 2 bites of each and that was that. Promise of ice cream after dinner was a plus. I would still like to try their shrimp. read more

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