- 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
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
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
Expect speedy service at this family-run burger and hot dog joint. Place your order at the counter and have a seat in the homey dining room. Popular with local ... READ MORE
A cute little place in downtown Mount Prospect serving sub sandwiches, Vienna Beef hot dogs, burgers, salads and other quick eats. The building was originally a... READ MORE
Although Irving's is known all over the North Shore for its juicy hot dogs with all the trimmings, it also offers a large selection of other sandwiches--hamburg... READ MORE
Michaels offers hot dogs and char dogs plus beef and buffalo burgers, steaks, sandwiches, wraps, potatoes a dozen different ways and create-your-own salads made... READ MORE
There's something for everyone at this fast-food stand. Along with gyros, JK's serves pizza, chicken, hot dogs, burgers, ribs, submarines and other sandwiches a... READ MORE
This family owned and operated scoop shop takes dairy lovers back in time. It's most popular in the summer, when kids of all ages lounge on the outdoor picnic t... READ MORE
This family-owned restaurant/ice cream parlor has been around since 1935. Its award-winning ice cream comes in more than 35 flavors, including Prairie Berry, fr... READ MORE
Zingelman's Restaurant is located at 13 W. First St., Hinsdale. READ MORE
The Elmhurst branch of Dick Portillo's famous chain of some 30 stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago street food" -- hot dogs, Italian beef, Poli... READ MORE
Classic Chicago fast foods -- hot dogs, Italian beef and gyros -- are the focus at the Southtown, which also offers ice cream. READ MORE
This tiny, always-packed hot dog stand features a huge menu featuring Vienna Beef dogs, deep-fried Polishes and the Beef-O, a cheeseburger topped with Italian b... READ MORE
This train-themed diner -- with orders delivered via miniature train -- is reopening under new ownership. READ MORE
This quick-serve spot features hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more. READ MORE
Sometimes you might want a salad for lunch, but other times only beef smothered in cheese and bacon will do. Since opening in February, Boba Burgers has been se... READ MORE