This place is the definition of a little gem. It is a very small place that offers some amazing prices and a big menu. If you are looking for a delicious hot dog and a cool atmosphere, this is the place. They accept both cash and credit card. They are also extremely friendly and quick. The parking lot is small in front of the building but it's totally worth the wait. I can't wait to return here again! read more

Scooby's Red Hots - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

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This burger is on my "I cant wait to come back" list. Very juicy, thick, and fresh off of the broiler. Service was swift and polite. Ambiance is filled with images and they are time travel , which I liked. The 1/3 lb. Western burger has me wanting to comeback tonight! read more

Pretty good spot for Chicago staples! I really like their fries. They are thin and crispy! The portion size is huge. The cheese sauce goes great as well. I also had a cheesy Italian beef with mozzarella. It was standard but good. I will probably try something else next time. There are a few places to sit but I prefer to get my food to go. read more

The service was great! Had the hot dog special...Yummy Chicago hot dog and delicious fries.

Awesome burger and hotdog spot. I recommend the polish dog. Awesome lunch option only 7 dollars after tax.

Just found this place after craving a Chicago hot dog for several days, and they do not disappoint. Only giving it a 4 star because I've only had their hot dog special so far, so can't speak to the rest of the menu. The hotdogs are on point. Chicago style beef, the firmer long hot dogs that curve when cooked. There's a little chew, but not quite a snappy hot dog. Served on a steamed poppy seed bun. You have to ask for the celery salt and sport peppers, but they're free add ons and they aren't stingy with the peppers, unlike many other places I've been. The 2 hot dog special for $6.85 comes with a mountain of fries, so fry lovers rejoice. The bag will be greasy by the time you get it home, but the fries are crisp and tasty. This is a little piece of home in the burbs. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving a legit Chicago dog. read more

Scooby's Red Hots - Chicago dog and tons of sport peppers. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

The Hot dogs were delicious! Fries were nice and salty! Will be eating here again! Delivery was fast! read more

Scooby's Red Hots - Chili cheese dogs, fries with a cup of cheddar! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

Great food and great people. Excellent service. Nice seating highly recommended to everyone.

Every time I order from here, I always get an incorrect order or missing items. When I call them, they always give me a bad attitude or hang up on me. read more

This is my local dog place. I've been coming here since I was in high school. Love this place! Green River is a must, fries are hand cut, sausage is incredible and the beef is great. The chicago dog extra peppers is excellent. read more

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Scoobys makes a decent Chicago dog. They use is a poppyseed bun which is always a plus. It's very inexpensive and. It overpriced and they serve you a lot of fries. I also ordered their chili cheese dog and it was also very delicious. Their chili was tasty and they don't skimp you on neither the chili or the cheese. When you look at it and you can't figure out how to pick it up with out getting messy, it's usually a good sign. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Scooby's Red Hots - Chicago dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

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Great Chicago hot dogs. Tons of fresh, delicious fries. Great daily dog special prices. Staff is fast and efficient.

Food was good nothing crazy but I ordered the daily special and they forgot the other hotdog so I paid 10$ for a hotdog and fries. I left this review because it is the establishments responsibility not the delivery drivers to make sure the order is there especially when the bag is stabled shut. read more

Go here for lunch on my break order I order ahead friendly service foods real good and not over priced.

Yea, the hot dogs aren't bad. Despite the overwhelming amount of grease, the fries aren't bad either (although the grease will cause your bag to deteriorate in a matter of minutes). You get a "free" order of fries with every two hot dogs. I've gone here a few times with friends and enjoyed it for what it is: cheap eats. Unfortunately, I am a stickler for cleanliness. I accept that sometimes its better not to know what happens in a kitchen. But restaurants that offer a near full view of the kitchen OWE it to their customers to exhibit sanitary behaviors. I want to believe these people wash their hands, but I grow suspect when not one, not two, BUT THREE people are touching all elements of my meal without gloves. For shame, Scooby's, for shame. read more

Scooby's Red Hots - Greasy bag! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

Just tried Scooby's for the first time ever...since it's only a 2 minute drive from my office I will definitely be able to return and try some other items on the menu. Be advised - this place is tiny...you may need to take your order to go. I was in the mood for a burger so gave their Western Burger a try. 1/3 pound, nice patty, seemed like a homemade hand-pat patty rather than the pre-made frozen kind - good and juicy, too. Plenty of grilled onions and cheddar along with BBQ sauce. Not sure if they changed this or not but the printed menu says it also should have bacon on it...it just now occured to me, mine did not have any bacon on it. The only thing about the burger which wasn't great was how soft the kaiser bun was...didn't hold up well with a juicy burger with lots of toppings. Their fries are hand cut and very good, not greasy. I ordered a small fry and my goodness, it was a half a take-out bag full of fries! 4 people could have easily shared what they gave me. Also, be aware - with the fries is they just pour them in the bag on top of your food...there was no way for me to extricate my wrapped burger at the bottom of the bag without trying to dig through VERY hot french fries. I finally just ripped the bag open to get my burger out. I was sad they don't have onion rings but their fries are darn good, so I got over it. Oh, and they have Green River soda pop. Fantastic. read more

The hot dogs are standard. The fries are way greasy, but Do Not get a burger! The hamburger buns are not suited for a 1/3 lb beef patty. I got the jalapeño burger and my buddy got the bacon burger. The beef is ok, but for god sake grill the damn bun! This is grill etiquette 101. I would only consider going back to this pace for a hotdog. They give you more than enough geeezey fries to ruin the seats of your car as the bag is wet to the touch with grease. Scooby Don't! read more

Scooby's Red Hots - The flimsy burger bum is not grilled or toasted and falls apart like its its job - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

Damn good hot dogs and they load you with these amazing thin cut fries! Poppyseed bun. Celery salt. Sport peppers. Everything a chicago dog should be! Did not disapoint at all! Cant wait to try other sandwiches. read more

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Had the Italian beef lunch special combo. Good beef but was a bit dry. Should have asked to dip sandwich. They gave me an incredible amount of fresh fried fries. They were awesome and I'd go back for them. Good service. Quaint little place. read more

Scooby's Red Hots - That's a lot of fries! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bensenville, Illinois

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I love this place. It's everything you can ask for in a neighborhood grease spot. Food is decent and hits the spot. What I particularly appreciate is the friendliness of the staff (who are all masked) and the fact that an order of fries comes in a brown paper bag filled so generously it could feed a horse. read more

It's been a while since I ate here. Today my wife said she wanted to stop for a hotdog and I decided to give it a go. I was a regular with the original guys that started this location. They were a great spot for a Chicago style dog or a maxwell st. style polish sausage sandwich. Their polish was almost a foot long served on crusty bread with hot grilled onions. Both of these came with their double cooked fresh cut fries. In the world of fries, these were the best. Crisp exteriors, well salted and tender centers. I was already thinking about this as I waited in the car. As we drove home I asked to have some of the fries, not being able to wait. What a disappointment, they were recooked old fries. Inedible...period. The polish now is a standard polish as you can buy at Mariano 's. I had some in the fridge at home. They serve it in a nice stale bun. I should have made my own at home. They also served grilled onions that looked like they had been made last week. The hot dog was pedestrian at best. A huge disappointment. Well....at least they had plenty of parking read more

Went in for hot dogs today and owner was making fries with no mask on and talking wile bagging them. I mean come on very disappointed.

Good spot for a dog and fries. The dogs are 4 stars! Great Chicago style dogs! The fresh cut fries are fresh but are way too greasy and some are way to soft ! The fries do have a good flavor ! The ice tea is gross ! It deserves 1 star! The daily special for 2 dogs and fries for 6.50 is good ! The drink prices are pricey so go med or large to get your money's worth. read more

Poor service and fries! First, the younger man was watching me from the window, no big deal. I walked in thinking he would greet me, instead he heads straight to the back. Meanwhile, the older man was on the phone. Didn't look up to smile or greet. Anyway, still patient and excited to try the fries again. (It's been about a year and a half.) He gets off the phone, younger man returns and older man looks up. I place my order and pay. In about 2 minutes older man handed me my bag of fries. Didn't receive a smile or a thank you! I know I'm not welcomed there! The fries became Hard after about 10 minutes. (Couldn't eat them immediately.) They tasted and looked microwaved even though they were deep fried. read more

The hot dogs are not bad just extremely mediocre, and the are expensive compared to other popular hot dog joints, my biggest problem is the amount of salt the put on their fries.. way to much!! But like I always say this is just my opinion go Check it out for yourself read more

Favorite old fashioned chicago hotdog stand! Always a family favorite when in the neighborhood for a quick bite, whether it's an Italian beef loaded with gravy and melted cheese, a chicago style dog or one of their mouth water burgers can't go wrong.! Of course can't forget hand cut fresh cheese fries with a tall green river (an old time favorite) or frothy shake! Definitely a neighborhood staple! Will return soon! Service is prompt! Food is hot and fresh and environment is nostalgic and cute! read more

Scooby's Red Hot is like that drunk college spot you never wanna be seen at during the day. The location is small, cramped, and has the usual crappy decor you would find in Uncle Frank's retro 50's basement. None of it makes any sense. The food is eh.... And by eh I mean the burger wasn't half bad. But forget about the fries. I ordered a large thinking I was going to get a human amount of deep fried hand cut potatoes. No I got an entire bag filled with frozen potatoe-like substance pumped full with grease. I mean the bag that held my large order of whatever was just soaking in grease, I couldn't even imagine what it did to my insides. Bottom Line: The only thing that sums this place up well is an old article I saw about Scooby's on the restaurant's grand opening: "Scooby's Red Hot has hit Bensenville like a HEART ATTACK!" (Real article hanging up on the wall) read more

Who doesn't love a pizza puff? This brings me back to high school when I would eat these all the time. Sure, these are square and the old ones were more like a burrito, but the taste is the same. Yummy! The husband got a hot dog and fries and loved every greasy morsel. When you are waiting at the car dealer down the road to go through financing, this is a good stop to make sure you are fueled for the negotiations!! read more

Scooby's is probably my favorite Chicago dogs-fries-shakes joint. I first discovered the wonder of Scooby's Red Hots in Algonquin; that location has since closed but when we moved I was delighted to find one not too far away in Bensenville. It is a pretty no-frills place; about four tables to eat in, and the counter. That's it. Funny signs adorn the walls, along with news clippings. The menu is what you'd expect at a basic hot dog joint: hot dogs, sausages, italian beef, burgers, fries, shakes, soda. But it's sooooo good. The red-hots are thinner and a little longer than your typical chicago dog; of course you get whatever toppings you want (but no ketchup!). I always get everything except relish. They didn't put peppers on; I guess you have to ask for those. The tomato was firm and tasty, the pickle was delish, the bun soft and squishy, the dog with just the right flavor. And the fries. Oh, the fries. They are hand-cut and soooooooooo good. They actually taste like potatoes! Except greasy and salty and delicious. And the shakes are quite tasty too. Besides strawberry, chocolate and vanilla they also have banana (yum yum) and green river. Hmm, I wonder if they would make me a chocolate-banana one next time... I love me some scooby's when I want a nice greasy Chicago fast meal. We'll definitely be back. read more

I see why this place has the rating it does! I went in yesterday at about 7:30. Tthey close at 8, be careful guys they are not open Sunday's and close earlier on Saturdays... this kind of place I'd expect to be open late, but I guess they don't need to be and I see why. The overall feel of the place is fun. Decor is also really fun and the staff was really laid back and welcoming. The cashier was really funny... I had the 1/3 Cheeseburger (Wednesdays special) with the works and extra crispy fries. My friend had the same. A small (which looked like a medium) pink lemonade, total with tax $10.50. Not bad! They also have a buy two hot dogs get fries free special every day, and other daily specials for each day of the week they are open. The cheeseburger was really tasty and the fries came out extra crispy as requested. I hate ordering extra crispy fries and walking out with soggy ones. I can't wait to have a good Chicago Hot Dog there... update coming soon to Yelpers near you! :) read more

Order 2 hotdogs for under $4 and get a huge order of fresh cut fries free! If you are fan of the Chicago style dog they will do you right. Nicely prepared poppy seed bun and tasty link. Also, for $4 before tax instead of Portillo's "no discount" combo of 2 dogs and large fries for $6.50+, your scoring a deal! Also, Green River on tap, and free refills on soft drinks. Much better value than Portillos when you consider lower prices and free refills. Yes, it IS a smaller place with about 4 tables. read more

I ordered Scooby's today for the office. The owner carried my box to my car in the rain.... who does that anymore? What an awesome person! I kept thinking ~ I will be back! That was before we even tasted the food! GREAT Customer Service! The hot dogs are delish and the fries ~ a yummy, heaping serving! All seven of our orders were correct!!! Every single person commented on how delicious the food is! Thank you Scooby's ~ we will be back! read more

This place is really good. I'm talking, the best steak sandwich I've ever had good. My first experience was about 4 days ago when my friend's dad brought us home a steak sandwich after getting off work at a nearby hospital. I was seriously having a food-gasm as I was eating it. The steak is well seasoned, the provolone was melted perfectly, and the peppers and grilled onions add a delicious sweet and moist element to it. I went back yesterday and saw they had a Green River milkshake. I obviously HAD to order it since I've always loved Green River growing up and it's definitely an out-of-the-ordinary drink selection. The shake was a good thickness and it was sooooo freaking good. The only reason why I gave them 4 out of 5 stars it because their fries are not crispy. I mean, I love when you get the occasional soggy fry, but this was a bit ridiculous. They definitely have the potential to be delicious- good flavor and well seasoned, they just need to keep them in the fryer for longer. read more

This is my go-to place for authentic Chicago-style hot dogs. Some places sell a tasty, but thin hot dog. This place is still serving up the big boys! And you get a generous order of fresh cut french fries. Get the cheese sauce! I could make a meal out of their cheesy fries. I don't know if its a big seller, but I love the grilled cheese sandwich, especially the ultimate grilled cheese. Beefs are good and I love the speed. Always quick and hot. I only wish they had more tables. I will be back! read more

Scoobys is DELISH!!! Great hot dogs and even BETTER cheeseburgers!! The orders of fries are huge!!! The place is VERY small and there isnt a ton of seating but I usually just take out so it doesnt seem to bother me. Scoobys never disappoints! read more

Everyone thinks Im crazy but I would rather have Scoobys Hot Dogs than Portillos. The chicken sandwich, beef sandwich and cheeseburgers are also fantastic. The place is extrememly small, so it's not really a place to come in and sit down at. I usually just grab my food and go. My only complaint is the fries aren't the best-they changed them about 5 years ago and they haven't been the same. read more

Love this place Beef Combo is good and the fries are awsome.

Just like eating growing up in the burbs only back then three dogs the works with fries was a buck now it's five bucks for two still a great deal it's my first stop every time I come back to the area from my retirement home in sw Florida I grab a bag of dogs and then go visit Mom of course I bring them with me to share otherwise I'd be in trouble with her. They only have seating for about twenty if that so unless you want carry out don't go between noon and one but anytime carry out is only five minutes or so great Beefs , Sausage and other sandwich 's also fresh cut fries go with all the sandwich 's great I like to order mine we'll done read more

Someone had to read my previous review OR someone else bought the joint. The place is clean now. The dogs are the BEST in the area! The prices are fair! The service is fast! The hot dog snaps when you bite into it. The bun is always soft and has a perfect taste that compliments the dog. The toppings are fresh and plentiful. The fries...... ohhhhhhh the freakin' fries. You widen my ass but make me so happy! :) Long Live Scoobys! I gave it 4 stars. Would give it 5 if the parking was better and the seating had a booth. Its a really damn small place. read more

You can never go wrong with this place. I always have to make a stop whenever I'm in the area! The customer service is great and foods amazing for a quick bite. Highly recommend! read more