10 best places to get hot dogs in Chicago
Chicago is known for many things, but one of its most iconic foods is the hot dog. Whether you like yours loaded up with all the classic toppings or prefer a more creative twist, there’s no shortage of great places to get a hot dog in the Windy City. Here are our top 10 picks, counting down from 10 to 1:
10. The Haute & The Dog: This trendy hot dog joint in Lincoln Park offers a variety of gourmet dogs, from the classic Chicago-style to more exotic options like the “Kim Jong Un” (topped with Korean BBQ sauce and kimchi).
9. Flub A Dub Chub’s: This no-frills hot dog stand in Lakeview has been serving up classic Chicago-style dogs since 2005. Their dogs are made with Vienna Beef and come with all the classic toppings.
8. Redhot Ranch: With two locations on the north side, Redhot Ranch is known for its crispy, char-grilled hot dogs and deliciously greasy fries.
7. Jimmy’s Red Hots: This classic hot dog stand in Humboldt Park has been around since 1954. Their dogs are made with Vienna Beef and come with a variety of toppings, including the famous “Neon” relish.
6. Fatso’s Last Stand: This funky little hot dog stand in Ukrainian Village offers a variety of creative dogs, from the classic Chicago-style to the “Fatso” (topped with chili and cheese).
5. Gene & Jude’s: This classic hot dog stand in River Grove has been around since 1946. Their dogs are served with mustard, onions, relish, and sport peppers, and their crispy fries are a must-try.
4. The Wiener’s Circle: This no-frills hot dog stand in Lincoln Park is famous for its char-grilled dogs and hilarious late-night crowd. Just be prepared for some good-natured ribbing from the staff.
3. Superdawg: This classic drive-in joint in Norwood Park has been serving up hot dogs (with the iconic rooftop hot dog statues) since 1948. Their dogs are made with a special recipe that includes beef and pork, and they come with a variety of toppings.
2.Jimmy’s Gyros & Grill: This classic hot dog stand in Old Irving Park has been serving up delicious dogs since 1960. Their dogs are made with Vienna Beef and come with all the classic toppings.
1. Portillo’s: No list of Chicago hot dog joints would be complete without Portillo’s. This iconic Chicago chain is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and chocolate cake shakes. The hot dogs come with mustard, relish, onions, tomato, celery salt, and a pickle spear, and they’re the perfect taste of Chicago.
Of course, there are many other great places to get hot dogs in Chicago, but these 10 are definitely worth a visit!
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