A place for Chicago-style hot dogs. What? You've never had one? Start with one all-beef Vienna hot dog in the natural casing. Then top it with mustard, pickle relish, onion, hot peppers, tomato, a pickle spear and celery salt. Serve in a poppyseed bun. They also have char red hots, char cheddar red hots, char burgers, char cheddar burgers, double char burgers, double char dogs, chili burgers, chili dogs, char chili dogs. Heck, think of just about any combination of a char, cheddar, chili, dog or burger and they have it, doubled. They have 1/3-pound and 2/3-pound burgers. Shakes, too: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. There's also a "lighter side" sandwich menu with albacore tuna salad, char-broiled chicken breast and char-broiled swordfish. Hey, how'd this veggie burger get on the menu? This Gold Coast Dogs franchise is located in The Orchard food court at Old Orchard Center. (It's the building with the big red apple on top.) Once inside, look for the red, white and blue tiled walls and the Mr. and Mrs. Hot Dog sign. He's in his top hat and she's in pearls, all dolled up and steppin' out.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Skokie and Golf.
Parking:
Free Lot.
Free Lot: The east lot fills up quickly. Try the west lot if you have to.
Yes.
Automatic doors. Restrooms have stall with handrails. Wheelchair-level pay phones.
The Basics
Hours:
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Special holiday hours.
Cuisine:
Burgers and Hot Dogs
Meals Served:
Weekend Brunch and Dinner
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families.
High chairs. Two unisex "family restrooms" with child-size toilet, sink with counter space, baby changing table and toddler seat affixed to the wall where little ones can be strapped in.
Features
Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Catering and Kids Menu.
April through September. 20 person minimum. They'll bring the grills and will cook and serve the food on site. Value packs: hot dog, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, PBJ
Payment Methods:
Checks Accepted
Outdoor Seating:
Yes.
They have several tables in the outdoor mall area.
Delivery:
Yes.
Within the shopping center only. No minimum order. No fee.
