Growing up my father used to take me to a hot dog place near Lake Michigan in Chicago when we would go to the beach. Salerno's has that kind of a vibe for me. They don't try to do a million things just dog, brats, beef and fries good. It is not a giant establishment it is a good place to stop and grab lunch then head on your way. They do a proper Chicago style and they have a pretty good two dog deal if you want a bigger meal. Will be making it a regular stop when passing through on 47. read more

My first time here. I just wanted a couple hot dogs. But I was hungry, so I also got a combo wet, sweet, and hot. And all I can say is..... thank goodness. That combo was awesome. The dogs were perfect. But what ever they use to cook the fries in???? they were some of the best fresh cut fries I've ever had, anywhere!! A really great hotdog joint in Yorkville. I'm definitely going back. (I wish I would have taken a photo of the food but it was gone in mins.... all of it. ) read more

First time coming here, I was in the mood for a hot dogs since a few of the other places were closed or there was a long wait. Thankfully this place had no wait! The owner was very nice and friendly! He was friendly and attentive. The menu was a bit small but I was so solely in the mood for hot dogs anyways. The prices were a little above average but I couldn't complain about supporting a small business. Wait times were not bad at all. The food was phenomenal! I even took a free hat too as a little souvenir. read more

Service was great! Owner was awesome! Food was great and as I remember it from Chicago, it's great that we can still have good hot dogs Chicago style close to home. Will definitely come back again. read more

Wow just wow. The service is just outstanding, and the food it spectacular, decent prices aswell. Cassy i think her name was, was extremely nice. read more

I have been living in Yorkville for over a decade. This place has caught my eye on multiple occasions but never had the will to go in because I'm lazy. Although, my boyfriend convinced me one afternoon to try it out and we were not disappointed! 100% better than Portillo's. He got his classic Jumbo Chicago Dog and was not disappointed. I got the combo of Italian beef sausage and WOW!!! I have shared this place with my sister (very picky child) and although she got the chicken tenders she said they were not hard, dry, or nasty. On a separate occasion we came back with my son, he loves the Chicago dog! I've craved this place since the first time I visited. I don't see why it's not more popular especially in a small town that has basic restaurants. Disclaimer: I had pictures of the food but since than I'd deleted them. But I'm sure I'll be back to add to this review. read more

Drive 20 miles out of my way for this place! Awesome food and awesome owner and staff! Everything is great you won't be disappointed. read more

Salerno's Red Hots - Owner is awesome - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

I really enjoyed my visit to Salerno's. It was around lunchtime on a Wednesday and it was pretty busy. There are a few tables on the inside (all full). This seems more like an eat on the bed of your truck kind of place anyway. I ordered the Chicago Style Hotdog, hand cut fries and a chili cheese dog. The fries stole the show. In fact, and I don't say this lightly, these are some of the best fries I've ever had. I'm coming back for those fries. The hotdogs were very solid and I'm excited to try other things on the menu. read more

Salerno's Red Hots - Menu as of 01/2023 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

What a cool little hot dog stand! My wife ordered a cheese dog with the works, for myself it was their massive Maxwell Street Polish along with an order of fries. We were very surprised to find a hot dog stand, that actually had excellent hot dogs! The dogs and Polish were cooked to perfection.... not like some other places where there overcooked, rubbery or some kind of mystery meat in them. The fries we're homemade and very similar to Gene and Judes. It's been hard for us to find a place for a good hot dog lately..... not like the "good old days" where you'd just about throw a stone and find a place with good "dogs". So, even though it's a bit of a ride..... I'd highly recommend them for a great Polish and Hot Dog. read more

Salerno's Red Hots - a yellow building with a red roof - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

Absolutely perfect classic chili dog and house made fries. Top 3. The chili reminds me of the varsity in Atlanta, but with it being such a smaller operation up north, the quality is on another level. read more

Good classic Chicago style hot dog. Fries are all always fresh. If your order is not ready they'll have you wait in your car and bring it out when it's ready. read more

The hot dogs were not bad and reasonably priced. Less than $5. Would recommend trying it out read more

Salerno's Red Hots - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

Lady working the register was great! She was very pleasant and recognized my boyfriend's hoodie! Definitely a win in my book. Place is nice on the inside, clean, more of an order to go type of place. They had fresh cut fries which is another win in my book. They have burgers, Chicago style hot dogs, polishes, stuff like that. Have a cooler with canned pops and bottled water. We'll definitely be back here. read more

Their prices are amazing and their food is spectacular I would definitely recommend their Italian beef it tastes so amazing I would definitely recommend if you are in Yorkville. read more

Good place. It's hot dogs so not a lot needs to be explained. Corn dog very good. Chicago dog also very good. I think they steamed the dogs. The fries are good. And I got like 4 potatoes worth with a large fry. I also love the fact that I got ketchup in small containers instead of the dang packets. My only recommendation is that they should offer vinegar for the fries. Good place! read more

Salerno's Red Hots - This is the large fries. This is in addition to the fries I ate on my corn dog plate! A lot! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

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Yummy, peppery Italian beef!! My husband loves Italian beef, so I'm sure we'll be back again when in town.

I was generous in my last review, but after reading what the owner's reply I've decided to downgrade my review. They STILL have lousy fries

I came here twice already and ordered the Italian Beef and the Two Dog Deal. The food was delicious and affordable and service was very quick. The place is quite small so expect to order food for takeout. read more

Salerno's Red Hots - Italian Beef with sweet and hot peppers and a side of large fries. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

Oh! My! Gosh! I love Salerno's. My husband and I adore their food and the workers there. We've never had a bad experience. It's cute and it's small and I love ma and pa stores. Definitely recommend to anyone who's never tried. read more

Great staff & awesome food as well! We'll definitely be coming back. Thanks for a true Chicago hot dog without having to drive into the city, & the fries..... just perfect!! read more

Tried Salerno's last summer which was disappointing. So since the school was having a fundraiser recently and I read all the terrific reviews I gave them another try. The beef was good, but the juice they put it in, was super salty, yuck! My kids said they didn't want it because it was so salty and half of the fries were so hard. The dog crunched down on them like they were bones....they need a new cook who knows how to cook. read more

Zooming through Yorkville on a crisp fall afternoon, I couldn't help but notice this bright yellow cartoon style building glowing in the sunshine. I did a quick U-turn suspecting this might be a Hot-Dog-Hut painted in the classic flagship colors of Yellow, Red & Blue. It's a whimsical color pattern exclusive to Vienna Beef products. The 'Neon' sign flashed "OPEN" for business. I did a grab and go with a snapless Chicago Style Dog minus a Poppy Seed Bun and not a sliced tomato to be found. But from one onion lover to another, these were chopped in perfect precision and slathered generously for your tasting pleasure. Hit the spot! At that point I was a happy camper capable of overlooking Salerno's rendition of the classic Maxwell Street Polish. Your quoted a 6-minute wait time for a sausage link dominated by overpowering bread and mustard. The grilled onions make a scant appearance and the sport peppers are accounted for, but the sandwich is out of whack! Salerno's demonstrates that 'Chicago Style' is completely subjective and doesn't necessarily reflect the taste and opinion of management! I guess it's OK to wing-it! read more

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I enjoyed my first visit. I had a taste for a chili cheese dog. They offer a jumbo red hot, so I went for it along with cheese fries. The price was a shocker but COVID-19 has driven up costs. I would certainly stop in again if in the area. Staff was friendly. read more

Salerno's Red Hots - June 2020, prices increased in November, according to their Facebook page, their costs increased due to Covid-19. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

The food is very well made and reminds me of the places I used to go to as a kid. Very mom and pop feel. The chicago style is very well made and a staple here. read more

Good food and friendly people. Fries are freshly cut and hotdogs are true Chicago hotdogs.

Since our recent move to Aurora area we have been looking for replacement for our favorite food places at our previous address. Gene & Judes in River Grove was our closest or Jimmy's if we were in Chicago are great hot dog stands Tried Salerno's twice and it is our new Go To place. Hot dogs are also Vienna but are a little bigger than our old haunts. Also like pickle strip rather than relish. Adds crispness and no soggy bun . Fresh cut fries are also a bit better in that they're consistently cooked just right, not under & soft or over & burnt To all the criticisms about price blame Joe Biden for the increased costs. Better to raise price than lower quality Only negative comment is the hot dogs are so good I might never try the Polish. read more

Took a drive to YORKVILLE to try out Salerno's. Excellent food! The hotdogs were cooked to perfection! Not standing in the water to long. French fries are to dye for!! My wife had the beef, it was excellent. Very lean, great taste and a nice size. What a great find. It is worth the drive and we will do it again!! read more

My dad LOVES hot dogs and he knows a good one. We phoned in our order here and the girl on the phone was so friendly! Then, when we arrived she brought it out to the car. These hot dogs are amazing, and the French fries might be the best I have ever had. Please skip Portillo's and support this local small business!! Salerno's food is way better! Also, have you read the owner's responses here? He truly sounds like a good guy. This is definitely where I want to continue spending my money. Can't wait to try a corn dog next time! read more

Fries are excellent. But the hot dog is just ok. In sure it's Vienna beef but not the natural casing like portillos or gene and judes. But for this area it is fine read more

Really nice find along 34 in Yorkville. Ordered ahead and walked in, paid and brought food home. Got two dogs and fries. Didn't realize the dogs didn't come with tomatoes but that's not the end of the world. Dogs were great. The fries steak the show. I saw on Facebook that some folks were talking about not getting enough fries. Meaning they ordered a small instead of large. Well I wasn't going to make that mistake. Fries are outstanding. Will be back to try other menu items. read more

Salerno's Red Hots - Hot dogs and fries with cheese. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Yorkville, Illinois

We recently moved to Yorkville, and frequent Salerno's often. Their hotdogs are really good, corn dogs too, and their fresh cut fries are the best! They even have a card they stamp every time you go, and after a certain amount of stamps, you get a free hot dog. The girls up front are the nicest ever, and will bring your order to your car :) read more

I rated Salerno's 5 stars knowing full well its a hotdog and beef place. Here is why: 1. Vienna hot dogs done right! Mic drop 2. Real potato hand cut fries were awesome. Ordered two servings for three people. Initially thought one serving was enough. We ate both. Salted correctly, not greasy! Excellent 3. Reminded me of growing up in Schiller Park where hot dog stands like Gene and Judes (River Grove) reigned. 4. Service was off the chart good and while small, the building and seating area was neatly painted/remodeled and clean. I will be going back to try the beef. read more

This place gets five stars on the service alone. It's a faster food joint that takes the time to make the food look and taste great - nothing is thrown together, it's made with care. Every person I've ever encountered working the front has been personable and friendly - none more than Tony who truly makes you feel welcome and at home in his place. I've tried just about everything on the menu so far: Fries first. They are the best fries in the area. You can't get a better fry in Kendall County. Hand cut. Fresh. Always hot. Perfectly seasoned. The only place even close was Mr. Beef and Gyros in Oswego, but they closed, so Salerno's wins best fries in the area hands down. Dogs. Great Vienna Beef dog. Wish they had steamed poppy seed buns, but even without, this is a great Chicago dog. I love the way they slice the pickles. Chili cheese dogs. Delicious. Messy. Perfect balance of chili, cheese, and onions. The snap of the Vienna Beef dog is fantastic. Polish. They serve it a few different ways. I've tried them all. My favorite is on the French roll with mustard and onion. Such a treat. Beef. I hate to do this, but this is the only strike against them. There are a few different styles of Italian beef, and I just prefer a great deal more spice and seasoning to mine. I'll take this one in a pinch, but it is a little bland. That's ok, though - I'll just have more dogs and fries. Service, prices, and cleanliness. All A+++. One of the best quick meals in Yorkville. read more

Finally had the opportunity to stop in to check out the "Chicago Style Hot Dog" in Yorkville. This was a throwback to my teen age life. This is not a '50s place, it is the presentation of food as it was back then. A real focus on the quality provided: Vienna beef hot dogs (slightly longer than the bun), fresh cut fries, mustard, relish, onions, sport peppers, celery salt. This is what I got as a kid, and if I closed my eyes, I was there. My wife made the same comment when we got back in the car. Can't wait for the next stop: Maxwell polish, pizza puff, a Tom-Tom tamale. Great stop for a flavorful quick meal. read more

Best hotdog I've had in ages, paired with delicious, skin on hand cut fries. I wasn't the biggest fan of the bread they used for the beef so I'm just going to stick with the hotdogs from now on. My 12 yr old exclaimed that they "Blew Portillos our of the water" read more

Tasty dogs. Large serving of fries. Too bad the place isn't larger for a nicer indoor seating area for a family. Pretty much eat in your car or to go. read more

I read and heard a lot about the hot dogs. They're everything everyone said. Great hot dog with all the fixings. I will be back again. read more

Hotdog and beef is decent but then fries though...omg delicious and I'm not one for fresh but fries.

Very average. Not the greatest food. Had a beef and a few hot dogs. Next time I will drive farther.

We love Salerno's! The hot dogs are delicious but our absolute favorites are the corn dogs and the fresh cut fries, with cheese of course! If you're looking for delicious hearty food, go to Salerno's! read more