The Dogout

Stumbled on this hole in the wall when looking for an Italian beef sandwich. To say quaint is…read morepressing it. There's a counter to order at and 5-6 2 top tables, then one 4 top. Next door with a shared entry is Dear Franks ice cream with similar seating. Food was cooked to order with options to make it your own. Food was good (beef was dry and not served with a dip), and came out hot. Come try this hole in the wall with parking in the back.

I have been coming to Deer Franks since a kid, hands down the best place in Deerfield. Their…read moreconsistent, great tasting food is the reason when I drive home from college I stop there before getting home.

#1 1 Hot Dog combo

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Gene’s & Jude's

4.2(2.7k reviews)

18.6 mi

Always 5 out of 5 stars!…read more Just returned from a trip and it's always a must to stop in for hot dogs for the family! It did not disappoint! Needed to Chicago food!

We have a tradition; Blackhawks hockey and Gene & Jude's. We go downtown to the game and hit Gene…read moreand Jude's on the way home. Every single time we have stopped in, our order has been 100% correct and piping hot. My daughter and I like the single dog and fries with everything - my husband and son like the double dog and fries with everything. This is a grab and go kind of place, unless you don't mind standing at the counter - that's one of my favorite things to do. I can't wait for hockey season to start again, I am missing Gene & Jude's.

The inside of the restaurant

Single Hot dog/with Fries

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Nov 2025.

Superdawg Drive-In

3.3(564 reviews)

5.0 mi

Wow, apparently it's been 6 years since my last visit to Superdawg! I was enticed to return because…read morethe restaurant partnered with my local library for a fundraiser that I wanted to support. I'm glad I did, because the food was better than I had remembered. I had the Superfish sandwich which was served with fries, tartar sauce, a green tomato and pickle. The sandwich was large and tasted great. I am particular about fries, and I even liked theirs. Our food took several minutes to be prepared, but we weren't in a rush. We snagged the last table, but the countertop seating was completely unoccupied. I was tempted to try one of the many desserts on the menu, but my meal was plenty filling. I'll have to return for sweets another day.

5 stars! Superdawg was incredible!…read more Got some coffee, Super Shrimp and Super Fish all were amazing! I saw they had some cool looking deserts and their own beer too. Gotta try all those next time for sure! Also loved the 1950's drive in style of the parking lot and the over all vibe way too nostalgic cool! 200% coming back!

Cheers! Supertamales, Superdawg, pineapple shake

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U Dawg U

4.4(124 reviews)

8.3 mi

Jumbo dog, regular dog... Double delicious! The deliciousness only surpassed by the kindness of the…read moreowner and the workers

This place was pretty good. My hubs and I are in the area with our pup so we just wanted to try…read morethis place out since it's always caught our eye but we never went in. We ended getting two hamburger specials that came with fries and a drink. The price is pretty average considering the area that we are in. Other than that, the decor of the place is your typical burger joint; wide, bright and you can smell the cooking goodness nearby. Also, the customer service was pleasant. Always served with a smile and willing to help. Anywho--back to the food. We received our order in no time and decided to dine in. You get your own fountain drink and our hamburgers were filled with the works as requested; ketchup, mustard, pickles, grille onions, lettuce and tomatoes. The burger itself was really good. The meat that is utilized for the burger comes from the butcher shop next door which is Hofherr Meat Co. and they are DELCIOUS in their own right. The burger was perfectly cooked and juicy, the condiments were good and the grilled onions were so yummy and succulent, really adding a nice flavor to the burger. Overall, I really enjoyed being here and eating the food. I definitely want to come back but maybe next time, I will try eating the hot dogs instead of the burgers. If you are in the area, definitely give this place a try but it's not something that I would really go out of my way for. Still delicious though and definitely hits those hot dog and burger hankerings if you have 'em. Yum, yum for sure!

Sweet Potato Fries

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Josh's Hot Dogs

3.9(191 reviews)

4.4 mi

Asked for Two char dogs asked for to be almost black they were not. We were not in a hurry. Fries…read morewere very mushy.

Found this place while Dashing. It's a quaint store front shop. It was loaded with some wrestling…read morememorabilia but a lot more supporting local youth team. I ordered the two hot dog special that comes with fries and a drink, I was able to get one of my favorite drinks, red crème soda. Before I settled down my food was ready quickly. The hot dog was a natural casing dog which I loved. The hot dog had a good snap. It had all the trimmings of a Chicago Style hot dog and all of the trimmings was fresh. I love the fact that they wrap the dogs to stay warmer. The fries on the other hand were underwhelming. They were hot and crispy but lacked a good potato flavor. Overall, the only drawbacks were the fries and cost of the two hot dog special. I think it was one of the most expensive hot dog combos I had this year.

A dog dragged through the garden.

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Outside

Salerno's Red Hots

4.6(78 reviews)

47.9 mi

My first time here. I just wanted a couple hot dogs. But I was hungry, so I also got a combo wet,…read moresweet, 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. )

First time coming here, I was in the mood for a hot dogs since a few of the other places were…read moreclosed 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.

Owner is awesome

Italian Beef with sweet and hot peppers and a side of large fries.

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The Mean Wiener

4.0(302 reviews)

2.5 mi

Good cheeseburger, huge menu selection, and the ice cream looked really good. A few things like the…read morefries, the tortilla chips, and the beef empanada definitely missed the mark for us, which was disappointing because we were told they had the best fries - it sounds like they recently switched to a different style. Soda wise they have fountain coke and a bunch of jarritos in bottles, which is always a good combo to see. I'd probably go back for a hot dog but not sure what else.

PSA -- the french fries have changed from fresh cut to frozen ones with a coating. Very…read moredisappointing as we used to love the fresh cut french fries. The prices have also almost doubled as the food quality has gone down. Press the "Oh No" button on my review if you agree the old french fries were better. Tacos were still very good and the inside hasn't changed at all under new ownership.

24.1 mi•River North, Near North Side

Entry area where you order and get your drink.

Rama

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Lobby

Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

3.9(7.4k reviews)

Mood: Taste of Chicago! Can't go to the Chi Town & not…read moreindulge in the best historic of the city. Late night good eats Clean, quick service, & super affordable. Classic Coke 10/10 Fries 10/10 Double burger 10/10 extra onions & pickles Of course you need to visit.

Char Grilled Italian Sausage, 3.5/5: Def good sausage but didn't have a strong snap? I honestly…read moredon't think Costco's hotdog fall behind it much, and Costco is cheaper too... Italian Beef Sandwich, 2/5: not worth it. Found it dry and the gravy (reg), wasn't much either. Bread wasn't toasted. Inside it cafeteria style. It's super dirty in there tbd... wet tables etc.

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Dawg Park

4.0(223 reviews)

7.8 mi

I came back with my new pup! He had a chicken and rice bowl which he devoured. So glad they are…read morestill dog friendly here. Love that they still have a play area for humans too. The human menu is kinda large and it was hard to decide what I wanted. I decided on a spicy chicken bowl over potatoes with a side of fried pickles. The food is good but it can be pricey for what you get.

I've never been so confused at an eating establishment…read more There are dogs. I like dogs...I have a dog...but do they never accidentally pee or poop inside? Menu is really big, a bit too many options so I had to stare at it for quite a while. Food is decent. I had a Chicago style dog and chili cheese fries. My son had a cheeseburger and fries. We had two fountain drinks. The total was $40. Inflation or are these particular prices unreasonable? I don't know, but $40 for a burger, a Chicago style hot dog, two fries (to be fair, one was chili cheese fries), and two fountain drinks seems excessive. Service was pleasant. I could see how the concept works for dog people who are dog crazy. Again, food is decent, prices high, service pleasant, decor and concept a bit confusing.

Connect 4

Coconut Pineapple Shake

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Cheesy Italian Beef

Boss Dawgz

4.6(172 reviews)

30.7 mi

Great experience with a fresh made bread very tasty a good food…read moreGood customer service. I will definitely tell all friends and family To come here

Since Johnny's left Lisle - this will be the best dog You get…read more They customize any way You want. They have a brat and a polish as well. I like Ryan the owner. Village of Lisle; give the guy his drive thru window. Helping local business generally helps the community?

The old Chicago

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Ben F.

596

24

0

9 years ago

Couple of my friends came into this restaurant or we could call the owner was not pleasant to me and my friends the owner was talking to Bannockburn department. There is other gentleman who is overweight and does not know how to cook foodMe and my friends are not in the come back to his place read more

Jay L.

0

21

0

10 years ago

The worst customer service ever the owner Norm .He used bad language in front of my kids and her friend. i would never come back to this place again.I going to use mcDonald from this point on..... read more

Robert O.

0

6

0

10 years ago

After a few visits they remember you. They will try to accommodate special requests due to special food concerns. Always great products!

Kelly C.

32

10

3

6 years ago

Great food! Loved the friendly atmosphere and personable staff. Will definitely be returning for both the food and friends.

Terry G.

0

7

0

7 months ago

Fantastic food. Great prices and very friendly owners. Been going here for over 30 years.

Stan D.

0

41

4

12 years ago

Let's just say that Jon Taffer's producers would pick this one for a good clean up.

Keighlynn G.

0

5

0

12 years ago

The owners are Really nice and you can't beat the cheese fries!

Kat H.

213

10

0

10 years ago

Keith is great guy he needs to open up his own place

Andrew F.

251

54

8

12 years ago

Great Food and great customer Service

Will R.

2

6

1

17 years ago

Excellent service and great food!

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