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In a nutshell, Chicago dog is a 10/10, crinkle fries 10/10, Italian Beef, dipped with hot giardiniera 8/10. Service 10/10 was speedy, even though crowded, only 4-5 minutes from ordering to food arrival. Decor 11/10 (it goes to eleven) very clearly a Chicago city theme. I love that they have completely redone this space. The style is classic diner, including red leather booths lining around the windows and one full window with individual counter seating. The decor is the Chicago flag colors, red, light blue and white. So there are blue stars and red lettering and bright white throughout the space. This is an order at the counter, receive a number and they deliver your food type of place. The condiment bar is publicly available in the dining area, but drink refills are by request at the side of the ordering station. The service was very good and the place was kept up very clean. It was a full house at 1:30 on a Thursday, but things were moving and we had no issues finding seating or having food delivered in a timely fashion. The dog, dragged through the garden, was exactly to Chicago spec from the poppyseed bun, to sports peppers and bright green relish, even the correct Vienna Beef wiener. Bam! I did note that the bun had a slight dryness to it on one side, the kind you find when they have been exposed to the air too long, like at a gas station (QT), but that didn't take off any points in my opinion. (AND, no, zero, nada, ketchup, so Amen to that). The fries were sharp crinkles, not rounded crinkles, so they were crisper, and held the ketchup better due to structural soundness and they were delicious. The Italian Beef - there are four metrics to this thing: The bread, the beef, the gravy and the toppings. The bread was substantial enough to hold up to the full bath of the immersion dipping (my preference) and was of the French baguette type, about 6 inches, but seemed slightly smaller than I had expected, especially coming rolled up in the basket so that it just looked smaller. But the bread passes muster. The beef, thin sliced, about a quarter lb., with good "foldability" due to suitably thin sliced. Good marks on the beef. The gravy, this must lead with must lead with forward notes of garlic, oregano, black pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes for spice. I felt that the gravy could've been just a bit more aromatically spicy (not heat spicy). It was very good, but just slightly off on that note, to my taste. The toppings - I don't know what giardiniera they used, or if they make it themselves, but my serving was not as spicy hot as expected and requested and it also seemed to be more green peppers that anything else. There was some carrot and celery, sure, but it was more serranos and I thought it would be a bit spicier. Yet, appropriately, the crunch and acidity of the giardiniera against the rich, savory fat of the beef and the juicy dipped bread was heavenly. And for the purist, there was no cheese (Yes!), but I bet you can order it with that travesty and it would be good. Thank you for this sandwich. May I have another? This is by far the best and most authentic in town since Johnny F's shut down, so I am gonna shut my mouth on any criticism and just be thankful for this location and I wish them well! This restaurant was an excellent value. We spent less than $25..........................for two people.
Wolfie's Drive-Thru Mini-Review: Authentic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and much more! Full Review: Grand opening: today, October 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. I've been waiting weeks! I arrived at 10:45 am and I was 44th in line! The casual conversations during my almost hour-long wait? "Which part of The City are you from?" Northsiders, Southsiders, Westsiders. In The City or in the 'burbs? Cook County or not? "Bear Down!" The camaraderie was flowing. Several of my compatriots were sporting Bulls, Bears, Sox, and Cubbies gear. I KNEW I should have worn my "Southsider" tee! Once I got inside the vestibule around 11:20 am, the smell of Italian beef marinating permeated the air. A scent from my childhood, standing in line at Carmie's Deli or sitting at a picnic table under the Duke's awning. Like pizza, "Eye-Tal-Yun Beef" is a neighborhood-centric rallying point. Everyone in Chicago has their favorite joint. But in the 44 years I've lived in South Carolina, occasional "Chicago-style beef sandwiches" have appeared on menus. Some have been roast beef with giardiniera. Others have been French dips wearing a Cubs hat (see my Arby's review, 01/15/2026). I am VERY happy to say that Wolfie's Drive-Thru is an authentic Chicago joint. Wolfie's is bright and light, definitely remodeled venue from the floor up. Nice Chicago touches include Chicago Flag elements throughout, a fun mural, and a swag shelf stocked with hats and T-shirts. I met the retired father who moved down here to partner with his owner-operator daughter--could not have been more appreciative of the response to their opening--or more apologetic for the line being running down the sidewalk and around the front of the building. Though the staff was pushed to the limit just trying to get this grand-opening-day crowd through the door, they were working hard to serve.It wasn't even six minutes before I had my Italian beef and an Italian sausage. The Italian Beef serving options are peppers or not. Giadiniera or not. Then the vital "gravy" level (more of an au jus). Dry: simply meat on bread. Wet: the bun is ladled with more gravy to soak into the bread. Dipped: the entire sandwich is assembled and then immersion-baptized into a pan of gravy. It is totally soaked. Italian beef sandwiches are sloppy by design. Napkins are a must. Takeout orders are wrapped in paper and then tucked into a plastic bag. The slow roasting is key. I think this is why fast-food places haven't been able to crack the code. You can't just ladle flavor ONTO a slice of beef. It needs that long, slow, savory infusion of spices. Okay, the Beef. Good hard roll (billed as "French bread"), soft interior. I got my sandwich wet, with sweet peppers and giardiniera. It was a good-sized sandwich, with enough beef to justify the $8.79 price. For the uninitiated, I'd recommend the Italian beef, ordered wet, with peppers and the giardiniera on the side. If you don't like pickled vegetables, giardiniera is impossible to ignore. The Sausage. The same good roll, with grilled peppers and a thick Italian sausage. The link has a good snap, a perfectly chunky interior, and a great spice blend, with fennel taking center stage. Just like I remember it! $7.29. (The beef-and-sausage combo--all in one sandwich--is $9.79.) There was also a cheesy beef and a Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage, both $6.99, that I'll be trying next time. The hot dog menu offers the classic Chicago dog--dragged through the garden: poppy-seed bun, all-beef Vienna Beef brand link, yellow mustard, pickle spear, diced onions, tomato slices, sport peppers, green relish, and celery salt. Other dogs include some varieties of chili dogs, a Carolina dog, and several versions of Bird Dogs (a chicken tender on a hot dog bun). Wolfie's also offers a few smash burgers, two salads, and Coop's Chicken Nuggets. Sides include crinkle-cut fries, with a few topping options, and onion rings, starting at $2.79. For dessert, if you could possibly have room, they offer five milkshake flavors ($4.99), Italian ices, and an interesting "scooped, not sliced" banana pudding that I'd like to try. Wolfie's serves Coca-Cola products, teas, lemonade, and some bottled soft drinks. Notice the bottled Coke: REAL cane sugar, just like in olden times! This is the sort of place I want to see bustling for the owners' benefit, but also quiet enough that I can hop in and grab a childhood memory of Chicago common-man cuisine. I predict the crowds will be there until the newness wears off, like every fresh restaurant in G-ville. Then I hope it's a quality mainstay.
Had a chance to go to the new location of Wolfies. Apparently, there's 1 other, and we are the 2nd! Was so stoked to be able to try this out, as it's literally been packed since grand opening, and right as we left, it started lining up with cars. I got the classic bird dog: 2 tenders, ranch drizzled, and pickles. Was good, but I'm sure there is better on the menu. Wasn't disappointed-- very classic-looking diner spot-- and will be coming back!!
Wolfie's opened on 10/9/26 and we were lucky enough to be able to celebrate lunch with them for their grand opening! They have really taken the location and given it new life with the new exterior and interior. The owner was going around meeting the guests and very welcoming as well as the staff. I grew up relatively close to the Chicago area, and my husband and I just love hot dogs in general. The dogs live up to the expectations of Chitown, and the Italian beef is also stellar!
T-Wolfie, P-Wolfie, and D-Wolfie as well as the entire staff were great. The Italian Beef was delicious. I had it wet with the spicy peppers. My wife had a chicken sandwich. The fries were crinkle cut and delicious as well. It's brand new and opens 10/9/2026.
Food was great, even considering the long line. Service was amazing, everyone was nice. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The Polish dog was my favourite, paired with the Green River Soda.
My family decided to try Wolfie's tonight, two weeks after they opened, our daughter was sick so we got it to go, the kids got the chicken nuggets and a bird dog which they both enjoyed, my wife has celiac so she got a burger with no bun, the burger was so charred and burnt it had to be done on purpose, even the cheese was charred black, she tried to cut the edges off but the top under the cheese was burnt so bad she could hardly cut it, I got an Italian beef with sweet peppers, dry with gravy on the side, the gravy tasted like oil and oregano, the beef was good but we probably won't try wolfies again
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14 days ago
Newly opened Wolfie's was everything I hoped it would be. Being a native to Chicago-land and its foods I had been craving a taste of home down south. Wolfie's brought just that. **Expect a line until the newness wears off** We ordered 3 Chicago style hot dogs, onion rings, fries and a Georgia Bird Dog. The flavor mashup of a Chicago Dog and the Chicago City colors of the decor brought a flood of memories back from childhood. Personally I had never had a Georgia Bird Dog before but it was phenomenal. The staff was friendly. Now a two rules for a Chicago Dog; (1) NO KETCHUP ON THE DOG EVER (2) try the dog all the way before you modify anything. And remember rule #1 read more
21 hours ago
In a nutshell, Chicago dog is a 10/10, crinkle fries 10/10, Italian Beef, dipped with hot giardiniera 8/10. Service 10/10 was speedy, even though crowded, only 4-5 minutes from ordering to food arrival. Decor 11/10 (it goes to eleven) very clearly a Chicago city theme. I love that they have completely redone this space. The style is classic diner, including red leather booths lining around the windows and one full window with individual counter seating. The decor is the Chicago flag colors, red, light blue and white. So there are blue stars and red lettering and bright white throughout the space. This is an order at the counter, receive a number and they deliver your food type of place. The condiment bar is publicly available in the dining area, but drink refills are by request at the side of the ordering station. The service was very good and the place was kept up very clean. It was a full house at 1:30 on a Thursday, but things were moving and we had no issues finding seating or having food delivered in a timely fashion. The dog, dragged through the garden, was exactly to Chicago spec from the poppyseed bun, to sports peppers and bright green relish, even the correct Vienna Beef wiener. Bam! I did note that the bun had a slight dryness to it on one side, the kind you find when they have been exposed to the air too long, like at a gas station (QT), but that didn't take off any points in my opinion. (AND, no, zero, nada, ketchup, so Amen to that). The fries were sharp crinkles, not rounded crinkles, so they were crisper, and held the ketchup better due to structural soundness and they were delicious. The Italian Beef - there are four metrics to this thing: The bread, the beef, the gravy and the toppings. The bread was substantial enough to hold up to the full bath of the immersion dipping (my preference) and was of the French baguette type, about 6 inches, but seemed slightly smaller than I had expected, especially coming rolled up in the basket so that it just looked smaller. But the bread passes muster. The beef, thin sliced, about a quarter lb., with good "foldability" due to suitably thin sliced. Good marks on the beef. The gravy, this must lead with must lead with forward notes of garlic, oregano, black pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes for spice. I felt that the gravy could've been just a bit more aromatically spicy (not heat spicy). It was very good, but just slightly off on that note, to my taste. The toppings - I don't know what giardiniera they used, or if they make it themselves, but my serving was not as spicy hot as expected and requested and it also seemed to be more green peppers that anything else. There was some carrot and celery, sure, but it was more serranos and I thought it would be a bit spicier. Yet, appropriately, the crunch and acidity of the giardiniera against the rich, savory fat of the beef and the juicy dipped bread was heavenly. And for the purist, there was no cheese (Yes!), but I bet you can order it with that travesty and it would be good. Thank you for this sandwich. May I have another? This is by far the best and most authentic in town since Johnny F's shut down, so I am gonna shut my mouth on any criticism and just be thankful for this location and I wish them well! This restaurant was an excellent value. We spent less than $25..........................for two people. read more
22 days ago
Wolfie's Drive-Thru Mini-Review: Authentic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and much more! Full Review: Grand opening: today, October 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. I've been waiting weeks! I arrived at 10:45 am and I was 44th in line! The casual conversations during my almost hour-long wait? "Which part of The City are you from?" Northsiders, Southsiders, Westsiders. In The City or in the 'burbs? Cook County or not? "Bear Down!" The camaraderie was flowing. Several of my compatriots were sporting Bulls, Bears, Sox, and Cubbies gear. I KNEW I should have worn my "Southsider" tee! Once I got inside the vestibule around 11:20 am, the smell of Italian beef marinating permeated the air. A scent from my childhood, standing in line at Carmie's Deli or sitting at a picnic table under the Duke's awning. Like pizza, "Eye-Tal-Yun Beef" is a neighborhood-centric rallying point. Everyone in Chicago has their favorite joint. But in the 44 years I've lived in South Carolina, occasional "Chicago-style beef sandwiches" have appeared on menus. Some have been roast beef with giardiniera. Others have been French dips wearing a Cubs hat (see my Arby's review, 01/15/2026). I am VERY happy to say that Wolfie's Drive-Thru is an authentic Chicago joint. Wolfie's is bright and light, definitely remodeled venue from the floor up. Nice Chicago touches include Chicago Flag elements throughout, a fun mural, and a swag shelf stocked with hats and T-shirts. I met the retired father who moved down here to partner with his owner-operator daughter--could not have been more appreciative of the response to their opening--or more apologetic for the line being running down the sidewalk and around the front of the building. Though the staff was pushed to the limit just trying to get this grand-opening-day crowd through the door, they were working hard to serve.It wasn't even six minutes before I had my Italian beef and an Italian sausage. The Italian Beef serving options are peppers or not. Giadiniera or not. Then the vital "gravy" level (more of an au jus). Dry: simply meat on bread. Wet: the bun is ladled with more gravy to soak into the bread. Dipped: the entire sandwich is assembled and then immersion-baptized into a pan of gravy. It is totally soaked. Italian beef sandwiches are sloppy by design. Napkins are a must. Takeout orders are wrapped in paper and then tucked into a plastic bag. The slow roasting is key. I think this is why fast-food places haven't been able to crack the code. You can't just ladle flavor ONTO a slice of beef. It needs that long, slow, savory infusion of spices. Okay, the Beef. Good hard roll (billed as "French bread"), soft interior. I got my sandwich wet, with sweet peppers and giardiniera. It was a good-sized sandwich, with enough beef to justify the $8.79 price. For the uninitiated, I'd recommend the Italian beef, ordered wet, with peppers and the giardiniera on the side. If you don't like pickled vegetables, giardiniera is impossible to ignore. The Sausage. The same good roll, with grilled peppers and a thick Italian sausage. The link has a good snap, a perfectly chunky interior, and a great spice blend, with fennel taking center stage. Just like I remember it! $7.29. (The beef-and-sausage combo--all in one sandwich--is $9.79.) There was also a cheesy beef and a Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage, both $6.99, that I'll be trying next time. The hot dog menu offers the classic Chicago dog--dragged through the garden: poppy-seed bun, all-beef Vienna Beef brand link, yellow mustard, pickle spear, diced onions, tomato slices, sport peppers, green relish, and celery salt. Other dogs include some varieties of chili dogs, a Carolina dog, and several versions of Bird Dogs (a chicken tender on a hot dog bun). Wolfie's also offers a few smash burgers, two salads, and Coop's Chicken Nuggets. Sides include crinkle-cut fries, with a few topping options, and onion rings, starting at $2.79. For dessert, if you could possibly have room, they offer five milkshake flavors ($4.99), Italian ices, and an interesting "scooped, not sliced" banana pudding that I'd like to try. Wolfie's serves Coca-Cola products, teas, lemonade, and some bottled soft drinks. Notice the bottled Coke: REAL cane sugar, just like in olden times! This is the sort of place I want to see bustling for the owners' benefit, but also quiet enough that I can hop in and grab a childhood memory of Chicago common-man cuisine. I predict the crowds will be there until the newness wears off, like every fresh restaurant in G-ville. Then I hope it's a quality mainstay. read more
Had a chance to go to the new location of Wolfies. Apparently, there's 1 other, and we are the 2nd! Was so stoked to be able to try this out, as it's literally been packed since grand opening, and right as we left, it started lining up with cars. I got the classic bird dog: 2 tenders, ranch drizzled, and pickles. Was good, but I'm sure there is better on the menu. Wasn't disappointed-- very classic-looking diner spot-- and will be coming back!! read more
22 days ago
Wolfie's opened on 10/9/26 and we were lucky enough to be able to celebrate lunch with them for their grand opening! They have really taken the location and given it new life with the new exterior and interior. The owner was going around meeting the guests and very welcoming as well as the staff. I grew up relatively close to the Chicago area, and my husband and I just love hot dogs in general. The dogs live up to the expectations of Chitown, and the Italian beef is also stellar! read more
25 days ago
T-Wolfie, P-Wolfie, and D-Wolfie as well as the entire staff were great. The Italian Beef was delicious. I had it wet with the spicy peppers. My wife had a chicken sandwich. The fries were crinkle cut and delicious as well. It's brand new and opens 10/9/2026. read more
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Food was great, even considering the long line. Service was amazing, everyone was nice. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The Polish dog was my favourite, paired with the Green River Soda. read more
8 days ago
My family decided to try Wolfie's tonight, two weeks after they opened, our daughter was sick so we got it to go, the kids got the chicken nuggets and a bird dog which they both enjoyed, my wife has celiac so she got a burger with no bun, the burger was so charred and burnt it had to be done on purpose, even the cheese was charred black, she tried to cut the edges off but the top under the cheese was burnt so bad she could hardly cut it, I got an Italian beef with sweet peppers, dry with gravy on the side, the gravy tasted like oil and oregano, the beef was good but we probably won't try wolfies again read more
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Opening night was great! Waited outside in line for over an hour. Everyone around us had a Chicago connection. Ordered a Chicago Hot Dog and and Italian Beef Sandwich and they were awesome! Everyone we talked to was pleased with their orders. Definitely will return!! read more
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