This is a kitschy cool joint that has been around for many, many decades. Lots of old memorabilia,…read moreantiques, games, and anything else you can imagine from what looks like the 40's or 50's lining the floor and walls of this little place. These are not new refurbished items put there by some modern owner, they are directly from the time that they were made. Very cool, one of a kind place. They smoke and barbecue their own pulled pork and beef, and I will vouch that the BBQ pork sandwich is excellent. Definitely worth a stop for some road food, maybe a beer at the little bar, or just check out this one of a kind gem. Would've given it five stars, but it seems that a lot of the items on display there have not been dusted for a couple of decades. Other than that, awesome.

Went here with a friend and ordered take out. The beef sandwich was good and fries were fresh. We…read morewill go again. The only draw back when we went they had a new computer and it was a learning day. So it was a slow process. But that is good next time will go faster lol. The staff was friendly. Big easy to read manus. Want to try some more stuff next time. Chili was good

I've been hearing so much about Chicago hot dogs and decided since I was in town why not try one so…read moreI checked out Portilo's & Barnelli's Chicago that so many people told me to try. It is a pretty neat place when went in I saw that they have a lot of memorabilia all around the place. Also famous people have also been there with their autographs on their pictures. This place was quite busy which tells me that it must be good. It was very organized you can order your meal on a kiosk or at the counter. We decided to order it at the counter I ordered a famous Chicago hot dog which is an all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with chop onions, sweet pickle relish, tomato slices, dill pickle and a small spicy pepper with no ketchup but does have yellow mustard the price you could not bet it was very reasonable my guest ordered an Italian sandwich. After ordering the cashier gives you a receipt with your number on it and you step to the side. Then you wait until your number is called and that's how you get your order. Yes it was crowded but we waited for our two items for at least a half an hour which to me was unacceptable but besides that the place is really neat to try and the hot dog as well as the Italian sandwich was delicious definitely will be back again fingers crossed that we don't have to wait so long but the wait was worth it. They also have lots of seating around the restaurant. There is a second story as well you could sit up there.

i tried the italian beef sandwich with extra gravy and spicy peppers. there was generous portions…read moreof beef and the peppers were actually hot! the bun does get quite soggy if you order extra gravy but think of it as a french dip sandwich. i came here on a saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes to get our food. the staff are very organized and have a good system down to handle the big crowds. the ambiance of the restaurant is pure chicago with the sports banners and decor.

Growing up my father used to take me to a hot dog place near Lake Michigan in Chicago when we would…read morego 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.

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. )

As a very long and faithful patron, I thought I should contact you about my experience Labor Day…read more Along with another couple, we visited Gene and Jude's and were terribly disappointed with the quality of the hotdog (sausage). The skin was extremely tough and not the usual snappiness. It was like you had to gnaw through it. All four of us agreed. I don't know if it was an anomaly or if you changed the recipe with Vienna or, God forbid, vendors. This is not a criticism, but an alert to fix a potential issue.

Looking at fries piled directly on top of a hot dog, my back immediately warned me, "That is a…read moredangerous game to play!" But I had to see what the hype around Gene & Jude's was all about. ​I caught them at a great time with a short line. Their menu is delightfully simple and typical classic Chicago style with minimalist topping choices (mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers) so ordering was a breeze. A single dog with fries and a medium drink came out to about $9. ​While waiting, I loved watching their team work like a well-oiled machine behind the counter. Fresh hand-cut potatoes were dropping into the fryer, and the assembly crew was constantly building dogs and piling massive heaps of steaming fries on top. High output, fantastic energy! I even asked one of the prep guys if I could snap a picture, and he was super cool about it. ​The meal itself was awesome. The fries were piping hot, perfectly salted, and very generous in portion. Once I dug down to the dog, that first bite took me by complete surprise, the snap of the natural casing and the flavor were incredible. Before I knew it, I was clearing the paper wrapper and completely understanding why people order double dogs or multiple single dogs. Be warned it will have your back talking to you too. Lol! Highly recommended legend!

Oh, Superdawg...according to Yelp, I've checked in here 17 (!!!!) times, but I'm pretty sure I've…read morebeen here at least 20 times! We live just a mile away from Superdawg and just went here with our 4-year-old son, who calls it "hot dogs on the roof." Whenever I'm hungry for a Chicago dog and delicious fries, I immediately head to Superdawg to satisfy my craving. There is no other place like it, and it's a true Chicago establishment. I like that there are options for where you can eat. You can eat in your car and have the car hop bring you food. You can eat outside at the picnic tables. Or you can order inside and eat in their dining area. I also just found out that they provide catering! Superdawg will always hold a special place in my heart, and I hope that it remains open for generations to come.

Superdawg is a Chicago area institution as an old school drive-in business with carhop service…read more It's probably been over 20 years since I last visited this place. There were two dozen stalls in which you could pull in your vehicle and use an intercom box with the menu printed on the side to transmit your order. A worker would then bring the food/drink to your parking space and use a handheld device to swipe your credit card. Alternatively, you could do what I did which was park and then walk up to a service window and order from there. Adjacent to the service window was a door that led to a room with countertop seating which served as a dine-in area. There were also a few canopied tables on the sidewalk at the edge of the parking lot. Their Chicago-style hot dogs were the featured products, however most of the menu was made up of other fare like fish/shrimp sandwiches, burgers, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, french fries, shakes, malts, sundaes, cones, etc. The price for the namesake Superdawg was now a whopping $9.30! I ordered one of those that consisted of a cardboard box packed with a poppy seed bun containing a pure beef hot dog dressed with all the trimmings. Those ingredients were golden mustard, tangy piccalilli, a kosher dill pickle, chopped Spanish onions and a hot pepper. Included in the box was Superfries which were extra crispy crinkle cut french fries. I also purchased a regular size Mellow Vanilla Supershake. I took a seat at a countertop inside the dine-in area which had only customer when I walked in. As I opened my box, it was packed so tightly that you couldn't even tell there was a hot dog inside (see my photo). The Superfries lined the top while the pickle and sport peppers also surrounded the poppy seed bun. I finished the fries first that I felt were overdone. The hot dog was normal size with a good snap to the frank. The neon green relish was unique as the bright color stood out. For a hot dog and a measly amount of fries, the cost felt high in my opinion. That being said, I didn't try a similar combo at any other spots around town for comparison. The vanilla milkshake was thick and creamy and the best part of my order. I gave a three star rating for my dining experience at Superdawg.

I love this place. Hole in the wall. Friendly staff. Delicious fast food. The hot dogs are what…read morethey are known for but I despise hot dogs. Usually go with a burger. Today it was Italian beef. What a great sandwich. The beef was piled high and sliced super thin. The bun soft and fresh. The flavor was unbelievable. It reminded me of the beef from some very famous Chicago places like Johnnie's. This is a must stop.

Nice little place, driven by many times so I decided to give it a try. Ordered a Jalapeño…read moreCheeseburger, fries and a Hotdog. Wish I would have known the hotdog came with fries, was not clear on menu. I got 2 fries. The burger was very, not too much heat from the jalapeños. The fries were Ok, a little cold. The hotdog was ok, relish was a bit sweet. I liked the extra sport peppers.

Love everything about it. Hot , fresh including celery salt. Fabulous friendly and fun. I…read moredefinitely recommend!!! Michele

My husband and I have visited this establishment seasonally for many years. We love their Chicago…read moreDogs, burgers, fries, etc. The operators of the business are friendly, and they treat their customers with respect. The seating is outdoors, so you can eat there, or they'll bag your purchases for to go. The fries usually do not make it home with me and hubby, though. It's worth going the distance to get their eats.

We went to Johnnie's Beef for a $7 Italian beef sandwich…read more The gentleman at the register took my money, but failed to give me a receipt with an order number. I thought nothing of it... Until 5 minutes later. "Beeg mija!" a middle-aged lady yelled from behind the counter. Her eyes darted angrily around the diner, looking for a landing strip for her palpable annoyance, "Beeg! Mija!" The gentleman behind the counter glanced nonchalantly in my direction. "BEEG MIJA!!!!" she screamed. I stared at her from across the restaurant, confused. Our eyes locked like a heat-seeking missile from a 1980s action flick, finding its target. She thrust a stubby index finger in my direction, "Ju! Beeg mija!" I walked to the counter, "Italian beef?" "Jes, da-meet! BEEG MIJA!" she hollered, incensed, and threw the bag in my direction. I intuited she must have been attempting to say, "Big meat. Hot." Mind you, that STILL made no sense. "How the &$@ would I have gotten that from that?!" I hollered. "EETS'A BEEEEEG MI-JA!" "Ok, lady."

Great Italian beef, keeps it simple and to the point…read more Food is ready to go so it's easy to get in and out. Add the Italian ice, fresh pressed in house.

This place is always busy. Perfect after-bar food. Love the food (for what it's meant to be, like,…read morenot at all good for you, but so perfect in the moment). Only down side is the long wait. But the workers are never slacking. Just high demand.

Closes when employees want to. Employee outside smoking cigarette and talking on phone said it was…read moreclosed. Then proceeded to go in, still talking on phone, and made him some sandwiches while we were outside. My daughter was visiting from out of town. Was supposed to close at 10 and it was 7pm. The others are closed down. This will be the next one. Sad.

Coming home from apple picking at Kuiper's and my daughter and I were craving a Chicago style hot…read moredog. We found this oasis and couldn't be happier. Clean setup, regulars aplenty and Sox hat on the owner. I got the OG and it was ready before I could say Original Glizzy. Bummed that I inhaled it before getting a pic. Next time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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?