50 Best Hot Dogs near Harwood Heights

“My FAVORITE grilled chicken sandwich! Everything is amazing! Highly recommend!“

“1-27-2023 @ 9pm
30 MINUTES IN THE DRIVE THRU AND I'M NOT AT THE PAY WINDOW YET!
No One outside to take orders tonight - its cold I get it.

But I have never been here and had it so sloooww!

And then both windows had to ask me my order over! WHY!!!“

“If you want a real Chicago hot dog this is the place. It has a certain taste that no other spot has. Your either gonna fall in love with it or not care for it. Once you get that first bite and your car smells like onions for 3 days, you know your hooked on Gene and Jude’s“

“The cheeseburger and fries were amazing, fast, and cheap ($7 is unheard of these days). Be warned there is not indoor seating and the outdoor seating is located directly under the train tracks so it is deafeningly loud, but earplugs are offered!“

“Great food, great prices, great people! Had a delicious cheese dog and especially enjoyed the celery salt. They have a lot of good deals and there is a nice seating area outside that feels like you’re chilling in the neighborhood. I also appreciated the water cooler. Would recommend!“

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“Ate at Jimmy's years ago . Hey JIMMY . Take some red hots to the announcers at the track this weekend . Get your name on the air . Your dad would bring Red Hots to the Field when Sal raced there .“

“They have THE BEST Chicago style hotdogs .“

“I love this place for a great Chicago dog and fries! They always have awesome toppings and the way it comes together when you eat it is amazing. Add some fries and you are getting tons of the best crispy, delicious fries. I think there fries are better that McDonald’s!“

“I am a very huge fan of smaller scale restaurants that can be found hiding in the city. Family-owned businesses are typically the ones that have the best food because they do not necessarily look into mainstreaming menus and recipes. with smaller restaurants, you can typically find amazing price opportunities as well as some unique food that has not been released to the broad market. It almost makes locations like this become a treasure if you come across them. Huge shout-out for Lola's. Amazing dogs, burgers, shakes! give them a try when you get the chance. For me, it was worth every penny!“

“Iconic!! Came here in 2009. Great food at a great price! If you come to Chicago, you have to try Jim’s!!“

“The best burgers, hotdogs and those fabulous fresh cut fries!“

“Love this place I come all the way from Aurora to work in Des Plains and eat here Great Food love the fries great atmosphere staff always friendly bag a fries to go 😎💪“

“Been going here since I was five years old now I am 32, still the best hole in wall out there the two people who own this restaurant are absolutely amazing they remember my order everytime and never forget a face they are friendly and welcoming all around amazing Establishment“

“First time going there today with a friend of mine, and the food was fantastic!... We had the Italian beef, with fries... Next time, I'll try the pork chop sandwich, or the combination... I highly recommend this small, and cozy restaurant with awesome food, and great prices... The service was very friendly, and we will definitely return...“

“Fantastic chilli cheese dog.“

“Horrid! As a native Chicagoan I never expected to be disappointed by a neighbourhood hot dog stand. Yesterday, for the first time I went to Jr’s Red Hots. For starters they messed up the order of two hotdogs with fries. Instead we received two overcooked polish sausage with greasy fries. I couldn’t consume more than two bites of either. It was obvious the grill and oil from deep fryer aren’t routinely cleaned. Failed on a grand scale!!!! Never going back to Jr’s.“

“This is my second visit, and it was as good as the first time. Next time I have to go to Stroger Hospital, I'll stop in again, no doubt.

Parking: Lulu's sits on a corner lot, so the lot fills up quick if you don't park correctly... don't pull up in the middle like you're the last customer on Earth. Just saying.?“

“Great Hotdogs loaded with topings and I got a burger too. Fries are crispy and seasoned perfectly. Staff is pleasant and helpful. I will come back here again!“

“My daughter has been craving to try this place, so we did today! The 87th Street location, not their Milwaukee one. 87th, don't have their Google review page up yet. That's why I'm putting it on this one. The place inside was clean and they were busy when we went in! We order "The B Combo," and it came with 2 corn dogs, an order of Goblins fries, and 2 lemonades for $17.99. We also ordered some garlic parmesan wings that came with fries ?. We sat in the restaurant, and my daughter did her review! I myself will definitely go back to try some other styles and flavors of the dogs! I'll give them a 10 out of 10! The lemonade was delicious. I grabbed a 2nd one before leaving.Very kid friendly! Our meal came out to about $30, but it's cheaper depending on what you get. I'll post pictures and videos! I told yall I would do better, and I did ☺️?

Kid-friendliness: I seen alot of children with their moms and grandma's and young teenagers as well. Adults were visiting too!“

“If you know, you know! This place is strategically inside of Flashtacos Restaurant and it's a literal, hidden gem! I got to try their hotdog and burger and it does not dissapoint. This was a really cool find and the owner is super chill. It's a must try if you're in the Damen/North area.“

“Combos are excellent. peppers and eggs also but Friday only.“

“can't just get one thing I have to two😋“

“The Best! The best fries, the best steak sandwich, the best hamburgers, the best everything!“

“First , the smoke and aroma comin’ out the roof exhaust pipes . Lol 😛 Known for their hamburgers , dogs , apparently everything else on their menu is good . Being a member of Chicago Italian Beefs fB page , I just HAD to try theirs . Pretty darn good ! 9.0/10 Sweet n hot , dipped , nice crinkly fries 🍟 comin’ for da ride , and a tamale 🫔 to wash it down . Nice job guys at the PP in Des Plaines !!!“

“Gpay didn't work and I had no physical card. After trying the Gpay several times, I gave up. The manager asked for the drink I was drinking back, lol. I got in the car, saw my wallet in the seat and decided not to go back in. I drove out of my way to try this food, but this experience with being asked for the drink back was shocking. #theapartmentlady“

“Great food! Even better service! Shout out to Lynn, she was absolutely a delight! Helped me out with my order. I was overwhelmed by the choices and she helped me narrow them down. I got to admit, while I was dilly dallying she didn’t even rush me and encouraged me to follow my heart! Such a good vibe. Left with a bag full of good food and a beaming smile on my face!“

“Good customer service. Everything was good and fresh! They even had grape kool-aid for one of the beverage choice! It took me back to my childhood. 🥰

Parking: Parking lot with only 2 parking spots in back of the restaurant.“

“I used to pass by there all the time since I was a kid. This year was the first time I tried their food. I had a burger and fries. The fries were shoelace sized. Fresh and crispy. The hamburger was decent. To me, it needed a little more seasoning to it. Overall, it was good. I will visit again when I'm in the area.“

“tasty char dogs and delicious shakes, I had the banana and my brother enjoyed his oreo“

“The guy behind the counter was a little gruff and curt with me, but once he saw that I had my dog with me, he warmed up a bit. Otherwise, the hot dogs were tasty, but I was expecting more tots than what was served to me. Also, the way that the restaurant was shot in the photos listed online were very deceptive; way smaller space than expected, and really no place to sit and enjoy your food.“

“Right across from Portillos, the Fixin’ Franks stand offers Chicago-style hotdogs at a fraction of the price. Serving up all the Windy City classics like hotdogs, Polish sausage, tamales, and elotes, their Chicago dog is loaded to perfection. ? Ideal for satisfying your street food cravings while strolling through the area.??“

“I love this place, it’s a very nice local restaurant, food is delicious. Service is excellent, and the people are super friendly. Gluten free and dairy free buns available.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and dairy free“

“I gotta say I'm a picky S.O.B and I can't say one bad thing. The food was great, service was fast and courteous, and the prices were fair. I ordered the philly cheese steak and it was delicious. I'll be back and I'm bringing people with me!“

“Got The Dogzilla and The Lord Byron burger, both Byron's style. Staff was very nice and quick and the food was great. If you're ever in the area, make a stop here. It's worth it. Awesome place and good food.“

“Food here has always been great, been coming here my whole life and the great quality remains the same! Always had a friendly experience here too. Only thing I can say is that this place is a little more expensive than other places like it, but you will not mind and it's worth it“

“It's a great ,greasy, hotdog joint. It was as expected. Nice clean and quick. I love the people who left a bad review because there were no tomatoes on the hot dog . Get over it that's how THEY make them there it's a hot dog it is what it is. I never had a bad hot dog ?.“

“Great food, friendly staff, great service.“

“Not familiar with many places around here but I found this little spot and I’m obsessed. Food is fantastic. While waiting for food, I was talking to one of the workers and it was just a great atmosphere. You can tell they take pride in what they do and I love that about food places. Love these people and will definitely be back very soon.“

“Been coming here since I was a kid! I moved up north and haven’t been back in years and as God as my witness it tastes like I never left. Thank you for the nostalgia!“

“I love a Depot Dog so much that I will stop here without having to need to go to Home Depot.A Chicago Dog, chips and a drink for nearly $5 - AND IT ACTUALLY TASTES GOOD - heck yeah!! I know this might sound weird, but I did stop here on our way to go-karting for my bachelor party!“

“Small and mighty. Had a fantastic bacon cheese burger and fries! Much needed in our neighborhood. My new spot.“

“Zalman's has become one of my go-to spots, especially for their Schnitzel Pastrami Panini—it’s absolutely fantastic. The sandwich has the perfect balance of flavors, with the crispy schnitzel and flavorful pastrami layered together in a warm, toasty panini. The fries are always hot and fresh, seasoned just right, and the corn dog is a surprisingly delicious addition that hits the spot every time. You can really tell everything is made with freshness in mind. For a quick, tasty meal that doesn’t“

“Wonderful flavor! Loved mine“

“First time enjoying Alley Dogs was great. The fish sandwich was crispy and tasty with the extra tartar sauce. The fries were soft on the inside and had a nice crunch externally. The staff was enjoyable to talk to until the food was ready pretty quickly!“

“Don't believe the hype.
Hamburgers are pretty good.
Fries are undercooked. (No crunchies)
Hot dogs are outright bad.
Shrimp are ok.
Location was old and outdated.
Soda machine was broken
Staff were courteous, but cold and disinterested.

Ok....I originally scored a 3, but revised to a 4. A large part of my disappointment is because of how hyped this place was on Reddit.
There are better places. Hell, portillo's is significantly better.
But they aren't "3" bad. Just not worth the effort.“

“Second time visiting this wonderful establishment today. First time had their tropical glaze hotdog and it was out of this world good! Today tried their special for the month the Oktoberfest burger DELISHOUS! Onion Rings and cheese fries were both really good as well. Can't wait to try more on their menu. A must try if you are in the Mount Prospect area...You won't be disappointed.“

“Great dawgs. Quick service“

“We were looking for a place to eat before we started our long drive home, and immediately wanted to try this as soon as we saw it!

It's a little overwhelming, all of the different options, but oh so worth it!

We got the Potato Kong Dog, the Sweet Potato Kong Dog, the Milky Kong Dog, the Original Kong Dog (OGs are always a must) and the Churro Kong Dog, with fries and three different kinds of their lemonade, and oh my goodness it was all so good! We wish we had one of these places in South Bend, Indiana! We would come here all the time if we lived closer.“

“Not a fan of the Italian Beef here, but that’s my only complaint. It’s a great place to get some hot dogs, a generous serving of fries, and a beer.

Standard Chicago fast food ambiance, exactly what you want, except for the outdoor seating which is extra nice. Staff is nice.

It’s usually not too busy. Very close to good breweries, the blue line, etc.

Give this place some business!“