- 3406 Dempster St., Skokie
This self-serve, no-frills joint specializes in house-made Italian beef, meaty chili, hot dogs and cheeseburgers. READ MORE
This self-serve, no-frills joint specializes in house-made Italian beef, meaty chili, hot dogs and cheeseburgers. READ MORE
Authentic Polish and Italian sausage and bratwurst are made in a small factory behind the deli. There's also ham, roast beef, turkey, corned beef, salami and ho... READ MORE
This friendly, family-owned stand with the bright yellow sign over the entrance attracts a wide range of customers, from paint-splattered construction workers... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
Back in the day, pre-Nia Vardalos and her big fat Greek wedding, there was Telly Savalas and his TV alter ego, Kojak, whose famous line was "Who loves you, baby... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
This River North fast food spot caters to lunch and late-night crowds on their way home from the half-dozen nightclubs located nearby. Patrons can pause to fini... READ MORE
Rich Kewitz, who's also involved with Ukrainian Village's Innjoy, opened this "fancy fast-food" spot in 2012. Think gourmet hot dogs (including a vegan version)... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
Get a taste of Chicago with Maxwell Street-style hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches hot off the grill. READ MORE
This sports-focused neighborhood bar and grill in Uptown serves all the classics, including thin-crust, regular, stuffed and deep-dish pizza; hot wings; quarter... READ MORE
This small place supplies Grand Boulevard with all of its hot dog needs. READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is the quintessential Chicago hot dog stand. You can watch your dog being cooked and prepared. Owner Bill Murphy is the man who took the Chic... READ MORE
This suburban favorite for hot dogs also serves ribs, hamburgers and chili. It also features a variety of salads for non-meat eaters. This location is huge, f... READ MORE
This casual Loop quick-serve, part of a local mini-chain founded by George and Manolis Alpogianis in 1996, features the beloved Chicago-style dog alongside a li... READ MORE
This quick-serve spot features hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more. READ MORE
Nearby U of C and IIT students stop by this casual Bronzeville counter service spot for creative made-to-order dogs such as the jambalaya-topped Big Easy. The o... READ MORE