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    The Dogout

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Two hot dog special, fries and onion rings.
    Jacqueline A.

    This is a STAPLE. It brings back memories, the owners and people who work here are absolutely incredible, kind and hardworking and the food is delicious can't go wrong with the 2 hotdog lunch special. Thanks for everything dogout!

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    Angela S.

    Five-star charbroiled goodness...everything cooked to the perfect crunch! Oh, it makes me a little melancholy that the last time I was here my boys were young. Now that they are all grown up, it was time for 1/2lb *big boy* cheeseburgers...no more 1/4lb for my 6' teenagers :-) I ordered up a chicken sandwich on a pita, and my kiddos had the cheeseburger. The chicken sandwich was lightly seasoned with some sort of Greek dressing (I think) and perfectly charbroiled. Tender as can be, I ordered it in a pita, so they chopped up all the pieces and threw in an abundant amount of fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The pita was notable. It was lightly crispy on the edges. Like a salad in a pita! Moving on to the cheeseburger. Don't let the super char photo fool you. The burger was dark pink in the middle and not overcooked at all. It was served on a lightly toasted bun. Though I'm trying to eat less red meat, I had to steal a bite. Topped with American cheese, just perfect for a hungry teenager, the burger combo came with a side of their yummy crinkle fries. All perfectly cooked and lightly crunchy, there were no fry chunks left over. The portion size was so big my kiddo couldn't finish it. A win for me! Customer service was off-the-charts. The owners were friendly, and they checked in on us several times to make sure we were happy. This place is an institution and checks off every single box as to what a perfect restaurant should be.

    Brat with everything - yummy
    Gerry T.

    I like how Bannockburn has this hot dog fast food place that has a Chicago Bears related mural, complete with signatures from the 1985 offensive line, including TE Moorehead's signature! It almost makes you feel like Ditka can walk in any minute although I heard that he sold his place, which is not too far from DogOut. The lunch specials are solid and the Chicago dog is what you would expect in the city. The fries are hot and crispy! Prompt and friendly service, ample parking - perfect for lunch when you want to get away from the office.

    Known for their dogs, Dogout's beef isn't second rate.
    Michael S.

    Expect the best of hot dog stand fare--and perfectly grilled hamburgers--here in a cozy spot where the energetic and friendly owners are working the counter and eager to please. Tried the hamburger this time. Juicy and flavorful.

    1/2 lb cheese burger and fries

    Nice spot to get a quick and cheap bite to eat. Good customer service. Owner is very funny and has great suggestions on the menu. We had the 1/2 lb burger and Chicago jumbo dog with fries (both were really good with a nice grill taste).

    Lolia S.

    I had the Dogout pegged as a hot dog joint (because of the name). It has hot dogs but also burgers, gyros, Italian beef sandwiches and salads. The food is straightforward (they don't put gyro meat on a sausage) and so is the decor. I was actually confused by the hot dog menu because no toppings are listed - and they don't have a toppings bar (or I didn't see one). I asked for it Chicago style and of course they knew what to do. * Chicago dog ($2.69): a boiled Vienna beef hot dog, huge pickle spear, sport peppers, chopped onions, yellow mustard, relish, tomatoes, celery salt surrounded by a soft, steamed soft poppyseed bun. The right ingredients were there and it was a decent, standard dog. The pickle spear is rather overpowering.

    If you like portillo's fries you will love the dogout's fries!
    Mary Ann S.

    So this is my first time here but not my last. If you like Portillo's cheese fries you will love the fries at this place. It could actually be better than Portillo's. No joke. The cheese sauce comes out nice and hot and the fries are the crinkled kind that go fabulous with the cheese! They give you a lot too. Easily good for two. Since I'm a fat kid at heart, I ordered myself a char double dog with cheese, ketchup, extra tomatoes, grilled onions, sport peppers, celery salt and pickles on the side. The dog was one of the yummiest I have ever had. I'm a Chicago girl so that says a lot. Quite surprising how one of the best dogs I've ever had is here in the North Shore and not in the city. Props to these guys for that. It was charred to perfection, not burned like some places do. Sorry I had to deduct a star only because I was looking forward to the grilled onions the most but when I got home there was no grilled onions anywhere in sight. I was bummed at first but the fact that the cheese fries and the dog were so good I got over it quick. I live walking distance to the popular Micheal's and Stasha's in Highland Park but I will totally make the drive out to this place next time I want some yummy fast food. Gotta also mention that this place is super clean and well kept. It has hole in the wall food without being your typical hole in the wall. Friendly service too. Keith rounds down too :")

    Gross. 7/2018
    Mr H.

    Owners who are the nicest people have lost their love for this business. Everything is filthy from the thick dust on the menu board to the grime in the corners of the restaurant to the ketchup and mustard bottles. I cannot return.

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    food was so good!! i got the burgur and fries and they were both amazing. Amazing service too!! They were so friendly. 100/10

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    Great service! The staff are extremely nice and the food was prepared quickly. It was a great lunch! and the restaurant is clean.

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    Small, no frills place to get lunch! People are friendly and the food is great and cheap!

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    great service really nice old man at the register first time and definitely won't be the last

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    Tasty hamburger. Friendly staff. Not many good food places in Deerfield, but this is one of them.

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    Do yourself a favor and eat at a true Mom and Pop place and keep your money awY from corporate chains.

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    Awesome hole-in-wall hotdog joint. High quality, low priced food. The owner is a great guy too.

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    Awesome Gyro, reasonable price good quantity. Would surely go back there. Wife got Beef sandwich which was also very good.

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