Stopped by Dave's Red Hots on Roosevelt for a quick lunch. Grabbed a classic hot dog with everything—mustard, pickles, sport peppers—and added onions and relish. Also went for a deep-fried Polish sausage, which was crispy and juicy. The hand-cut fries were hot and fresh. Service was quick, and the staff was friendly. It's a no-frills spot with a lot of history and flavor. Definitely a go-to for a solid, affordable meal in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andrew Renteria
The hot dogs are amazing as said, however there is no seating inside in order to eat and there is no air conditioning so it is extremely hot inside. I got a polish dog with everything on it and it was amazing perfect mix of sour and savory. Their fries were also off the wall perfect amount of salt and slightly limp due to the grease. The pizza puff was kind of like a hot pocket but better, however it made the wait time so much longer so I’d just recommend getting a hotdog.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Hot Dog and Fries, Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Anthony Pritchett Sr.
Food is still great after 40+ years. When l walked in the decor is still vintage and the pickle on the hotdog is still the same. Great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hailey Brown
Dave’s Red Hots in North Lawndale is a true Chicago classic. I grabbed a Polish sausage with everything—mustard, sport peppers, and thin-sliced pickles—plus fries and a pop, all for under $10. The Polish had that perfect snap, and the hand-cut fries were crispy and golden. It's a no-frills spot with a rich history, but seating is limited, so be prepared to take your meal to go. Still, it's a must-visit for any hot dog enthusiast.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Defrances Higgs
Been going there 50+years.
Vretta Taylor (Retta)
Picked up for a friend that lives in the suburbs. She loves the hot dogs
Gabe Reitemeier
Good lord, this place is phenomenal. Deservedly famous, one of the very best hot dog joints in the city. Around since the 30s, 4th generation black female owned business, the line is long for good reason! Excellent dogs (recommend deep frying for 25c), and every dog is topped with a generous portion of fries, which are *perfect.* Mozzarella sticks are spectacular too, and under $5
Robert Woods Jr
I come from the Southside for there Pastrami sandwich for over 35 years the best.
This is for the Glen Burnie Md location. I order the 2 sliders and side which took forever to cone out. There where 4 people waiting for they food and 5 came in after me and I was the last one to get my food? However that’s not the worst part, they actually split the strips in half instead of the full piece that I’ve at other locations. Seriously, compared to the bum there was only 40% chicken on it, rip off! Stay away from that location.
joe Stockhus
Chicago Dogs... Need I say more. They are famous for them for a very good reason
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shawanda price
I have been going to Dave's for over 25 yrs and even though I don't live in chicsgo anymore everytime I visit that's my first stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ramaan Matthews
Great food, good vibes. A westside staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal Brandon
Those Women Our Godly Queens Serving Lawndale Community For Years French Man Stay Posted Fresh Hot Potatoes Peeled Fries With Skin On Em
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Italian Beef with Fresh Cut Fries
Stopped by Dave's Red Hots on Roosevelt for a quick lunch. Grabbed a classic hot dog with everything—mustard, pickles, sport peppers—and added onions and relish. Also went for a deep-fried Polish sausage, which was crispy and juicy. The hand-cut fries were hot and fresh. Service was quick, and the staff was friendly. It's a no-frills spot with a lot of history and flavor. Definitely a go-to for a solid, affordable meal in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The hot dogs are amazing as said, however there is no seating inside in order to eat and there is no air conditioning so it is extremely hot inside. I got a polish dog with everything on it and it was amazing perfect mix of sour and savory. Their fries were also off the wall perfect amount of salt and slightly limp due to the grease. The pizza puff was kind of like a hot pocket but better, however it made the wait time so much longer so I’d just recommend getting a hotdog.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Hot Dog and Fries, Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Food is still great after 40+ years. When l walked in the decor is still vintage and the pickle on the hotdog is still the same. Great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave’s Red Hots in North Lawndale is a true Chicago classic. I grabbed a Polish sausage with everything—mustard, sport peppers, and thin-sliced pickles—plus fries and a pop, all for under $10. The Polish had that perfect snap, and the hand-cut fries were crispy and golden. It's a no-frills spot with a rich history, but seating is limited, so be prepared to take your meal to go. Still, it's a must-visit for any hot dog enthusiast.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Been going there 50+years.
Picked up for a friend that lives in the suburbs. She loves the hot dogs
Good lord, this place is phenomenal. Deservedly famous, one of the very best hot dog joints in the city. Around since the 30s, 4th generation black female owned business, the line is long for good reason! Excellent dogs (recommend deep frying for 25c), and every dog is topped with a generous portion of fries, which are *perfect.* Mozzarella sticks are spectacular too, and under $5
I come from the Southside for there Pastrami sandwich for over 35 years the best.
I love the hand cut fries.
Great place! Good food! Great service!
Restaurantji Recommends
This is for the Glen Burnie Md location. I order the 2 sliders and side which took forever to cone out. There where 4 people waiting for they food and 5 came in after me and I was the last one to get my food? However that’s not the worst part, they actually split the strips in half instead of the full piece that I’ve at other locations. Seriously, compared to the bum there was only 40% chicken on it, rip off!
Stay away from that location.
Chicago Dogs... Need I say more. They are famous for them for a very good reason
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have been going to Dave's for over 25 yrs and even though I don't live in chicsgo anymore everytime I visit that's my first stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, good vibes. A westside staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Those Women Our Godly Queens Serving Lawndale Community For Years French Man Stay Posted Fresh Hot Potatoes Peeled Fries With Skin On Em
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Italian Beef with Fresh Cut Fries
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