I would have to agree with the positive reviews that this Italian beef is the real deal. Someone said this was salty but I'm pretty sure she just made up stuff. The bread was not stale, it was fresh. They gave me a lot of sweet peppers and meat. I had it dipped. The meat was juicy and tender. I could have eaten two of these but I wasn't sure how big it was. I also got a chili cheese dog. It was good but not as memorable as the beef. I would have to come back and try the cheesy Italian beef and Italian sausage. They have one single person restroom and a good amount of seats. I came at night so most of the orders were takeout. The staff was friendly. read more

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Finally made my way to the other Teddy's in Darien. Went with an Italian Beef Dipped and hot giardiniera on the side. Crinkle fries and a cup of cheese and fountain soda $17.76. The beef was plentiful and had great chew with a good flavor. I tend to enjoy great fresh cut fries but a good crinkle fries comes in second. Cup of cheese seems pretty generic. Staff is very friendly and gets the order up quickly. A spacious counter on one side and a half dozen tables of 2 on the other side, if dining in. They feature weekday daily specials that includes fries. All in all I give them a 4.6. read more

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The beef sandwich was so salty and the bread was not fresh and sweet peppers are cut up in a little squares. I highly don't recommend this sandwich unless you bring 2 gallons of water. read more

Teddy's Red Hots - Very, very salty Italian beef sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Was in the area and stopped in for the Italian Beef sandwich. The sandwich was prepared just as I asked, dipped with hot peppers. read more

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I've read good things about Teddy's and I was in the area one Sunday afternoon and decided to give it a try. It may be my new favorite Italian beef joint! Also enjoyed the Italian ice. I'll definitely be back read more

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It's quick and cheap. Don't expect the best hotdog ever, but it's great for what it is. Service was good,

This may be, and dare I say it, the best Italian Beef in Chicago. The Beef is melt in your mouth phenomenal although I will add one caveat. As I was waiting they added a tray of fresh Beef to the gravy pan. This is obviously much better than eating Beef that's been sitting for hours in the pan so I will try again but if they come through so long Portillo's and Buena. No contest. Update to follow. read more

Their beef sandwich is made with the tears of a unicorn. I've lived in Chicago for 20 years, and this is the best beef sandwich on the face of planet Earth. Get the side of gravy. Just do it. read more

best food around town cashiers are super friendly and cheap prices and don't forget how cool it looks inside i always stop by when im near by read more

One of the best beef/ sausage combos I've had in the Chicago land in the last 30 years. Super friendly staff. Definitely a solid hole in the wall. read more

We came to the Darien area for some medical related stuff and needed some lunch. I wanted to try something that wasn't a chain (there's plenty of it in the area!) so we ended up at Teddy's. My boyfriend and I were greeted by a young guy at the counter and an older man, who I can only assume was the owner. We both got cheesy italian beef sandwiches and split a jumbo cheese fry. I'm not too crazy about italian beef (especially the soggy bread) but my sandwich was loaded with meat!! The mozzarella cheese under the meat was tasty too. Fries are crinkle cut and the cheese is pretty standard cheese sauce. Our two sandwiches, fries, and drinks came to $33. Good food, reasonable prices, and I'm glad we came here instead of a chain fast food place. read more

National Hot Dog day go to Teddy's. The best service dogs, chilli and Italian ice. This is my go to Hot dog place, but I have to say if you ask for cheese and onions on the chili you will be as happy as I am everytime I get it this way. read more

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Best pepper and egg sandwich! Best Grilled cheese sandwich. Good fries and great Italian ice cream. The service is good S well .

Got bored of the usual burger spots and wanted to try something new. Ordered the burger and fries through UberEats. Not only was the delivery fast, but the food was bomb! My fries were crispy, hot and fresh. The burger... omg. I got a single patty burger (not thinking it would be enough) and I am stuffed. The burger was hot and juicy. The toppings were fresh, making the entire lunch experience delightful. I cannot wait to have my wife try this place out. Next time I'll give the chili is try. read more

Teddy's Red Hots - Large fry. Large enough to share between 2 people. Delicious! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Darien, Illinois

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Hi I think this is the best food in the town .Because there hot dogs are so good and the fries and the cheese and they have the best Italian ice and it is homemade they have a lot of different flavors and I think it's really good for the Price. The service was great because you get your order in and then you go on sit down and then it is ready. I think the people the there were really nice and they always make sure that your orders,is correct I hope you like it read more

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It's always frustrating when a simple mistake that can be corrected is ignored. An order of large fries was missed - not a big deal at first. Instead of the fries we were given an extra cheeseburger. After sitting down to eat away from the restaurant. we realized the mistake but were in relatively close distance to walk and return and ask for the missing piece of the order and brought the cheeseburger back in good faith knowing full well they could not take it back. Bad idea. Instead I was told I should have brought the bag it came in along with the other bags of food that I had left with my group to prove the fries were not included in the order. Simply put, I took the cheeseburger, said my piece to no avail and as a long time resident will choose to order elsewhere going forward. Never had issues like this with prior ownership - it's too bad. read more

Their pattymelts and Philly cheesesteaks are often overlooked because their hotdogs are so good! I love that they still have Tom Tom tamales! read more

I cannot say enough about how great their food is. Whether it's to-go sandwiches or getting their meat ingredients to make sandwiches at home, it's always fresh and hot. They cook your fries as you order them so they are always out. The corned beef is by far the best I've ever had. Their hot dogs are great too. Cheeseburgers are to die for. Fish sandwiches are big and fresh as well. Polish sausage, Italian ice, onion rings, soup of the day, etc. it's all so good! This is the Downers Grove location on Main Street and 63rd Street. The guys that work there are always very friendly and polite. They are closed on Sundays so plan accordingly (I always crave them when they're closed ). read more

Nice visit today, good beef, good bread, good juice. Add peppers hot & sweet & a pop. $13.50 Much happier than (2) years ago read more

$10.42 for hot dog, fries and a drink. Time to upgrade them to two $$! We can do better.Chicago Dog

Excellent chili dogs and fries. The French fries are huge. This place is very clean and well kept. read more

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Chicken club Friday special delicious Been going there about fifteen years never disappointed read more

They have the best beef n sausage combination sandwich in town. They give you plenty of beef on it. I get mine dipped. Very delicious. I tell people it's better than portillos. The fries are always hot and it's a large portion. They also gave a good weekend deal for beef. read more

just had the Friday special. Grilled chicken and bacon sandwich. I'd was perfect!!!

I come here all the time. I've been coming here since 2005. I can't believe I've never left a review. I love their food. I usually get their Italian combo with fries, but I've never had a bad meal here in 15 years. This is one of those places where, if you don't eat here for a couple weeks, you get that craving to return. Food comes out fast, tastes great, and the staff are always pleasant. The inside is decorated like a 50's diner with tables and red counters with red stool tops. I'd only weigh 150 lbs if places like this didn't exist. read more

The food is good but the prices are kind of outrageous. I tried this place because it was convenient but will go to other places because of the price. Good service and plenty of parking but the prices are too high here. read more

The hot dogs are decent. Italian ice is a little too sweet. But when you pay $13 for lunch you start questioning what you're actually getting. Their prices compare to if not more than places like Portillo's or any well known food chains. Local hot dog joints should be more affordable. I'll without a doubt choose Portillo's down the street than the Pricey Teddys. read more

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food was amazing! people were nice and the owner was an awesome person! even gave me free Italian ice. 7/13/24

Went to Portillos and decided to not wait 25 minutes so we stopped at this location and found the beef was excellent! Large fries was huge and also very good. Made a good impression with me and has swayed me away from Portillos who have shrunken the size of their beef to an appetizer. Thanks Teddy I'll be back!! read more

Good burger and fries but really overpriced. With all the burger options around not sure why you would pay twice as much. Oh, and Joe says, "I have nothing but doubts about this place, of that I'm certain." read more

They have the tastiest Italian beef I've had in a long time. The service is quick and friendly.

The best pepper and egg sandwiches in the area

Teddy's Red Hots is a brightly lit hot dog joint located off of Plainfield Road in Darien. The parking lot was busy and the inside is fairly clean with a decent sized menu of items to order. I'm unsure if this place is related to the Teddy's Red Hots in Downers Grove but I decided to stop in and try out their food. I went for the hot dog. The hot dog I received came on a regular non-poppy seed bun. The bun had hard edges and showed signs of dryness. The hot dog itself was longer than the bun which is kind of unusual. The pickle included was a bit on the sour side and a tad too thick. The tomato slices were also a bit on the thick side and I had to reassemble my dog to get all of the components to stay on. The application of the mustard, relish and onions were fine. This hot dog while tasting alright combined two of my biggest pet peeves with Chicago Style Hot Dogs. This hot dog was guilty of having a hard and dry hot dog bun being the first sin, and a pickle slice that was too thick. The fact that this came from a place that specializes in hot dogs, it's surprising for them to be serving a bun in that condition. Needless to say it really hurt the score on this hot dog. The hot dog overall didn't taste bad, it simply didn't have the right texture. read more

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To me average spot for hot dogs. Got my food surprisingly very quick (almost to quick). Food wasn't bad. The two biggest cons for me was no poppy seed bun and price. For a hot dog, fry, & drink it was over $8! Most other places I've been to have had 2 hot dogs for this price. For a single dog it seems a bit much. read more

This place had great food but it took ten minutes to GET MY FOOD I thought it would be quicker. My pretzel dog was great the fries great. Great icees. Overall great place! (Written by my 9 year old) read more

Eat 2 hotdogs on June 1st, been vomiting and diarrhea for the last 15 hours. Clean up please.

This is my first stop after I step Off the plane every time I fly into Chicago. The staff looks to be the same from the first time I went there years ago. Good quality is still top notch! read more

Let the buyer beware. Beef sandwich has shrunk by 30-40%. Prices have gone up. Beef is still delicious and fries are still great, but you will pay a high premium. Too bad. I hope they will announce a return to normal size sandwiches soon. read more

The best beef sandwiches in the area hands down, and even beyond. I love to get mine double dipped......so delicious! If you order a large fry, be prepared to share because it's a hefty sack. The homemade Italian ice really good too. read more

Teddy's food is absolutely the best. The italian beef and hot dogs are so delicious. Can't forget the italian ice to top it all off!