50 Best Hot Dogs near Skokie

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

“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!“

“Today was the first time I have ever Ben in a Portillo’s Restaurant, first time I have ever had an Italian beef sandwich. I have a Lotta friends in Fort Myers who go all the way to Tampa to get this sandwich and they continue to tell me how good it is. So this evening we decided to go to Portillo since I was visiting on my grandkids and my daughter and son-in-law, I really enjoyed that Italian beef sandwich. There are a lot of other good things on the menu, but that was what I was there for. Unfortunately, they do not have a Portillo’s Station FortnMyer Florida. I can only hope that one day they will build it there.“

“A no frills experience but a very good burger, especially for the price. The food was very good, I had the RHR double cheeseburger, it was moist, greasy, and really tasty. The chips were good and it was a big portion. You can choose what you want in the burger and service was quick. The train is VERY loud going overhead but it gives the place a Chicago charm. Would recommend and will visit again. It's cash only, ATM charges $2 for a withdrawal.“

“Solid great prices always people in and out all day and night.“

“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.“

“You can’t go wrong with the classic Chicago dogs here—perfectly prepared and served alongside a generous portion of crisp, hot French fries.

​While I haven't had a chance to try their cheeseburger yet, it seems to be a major crowd favorite based on what everyone else was ordering. I'll definitely be back to give it a shot. Clean, fast, and exactly what you want from a great local spot!“

“The quarter lb. chubby Vienna dog done on the grill is great, the fries are great and the service is great. My second experience and they are above par. So worth the vist. A quaint place with charm and good food.“

“Excellent food and exactly the kind of atmosphere Id expect in a small hot dog place.

Everything we got was top notch and cane or quickly. I think my only complaint is the dog doesn't come with fries and at $8 I feel like it kinda should.“

“Incredibly delicious Chicago dogs and milkshakes.“

“like a dream had went back for a second round Thanks!“

“Being from out of town I had to try a Chicago style hot dog! So glad I did! Atmosphere was friendly, the gentlemen working were great. Seating is outdoor but it was comfortable. I really enjoyed it! Will definitely have to go again.“

“I had to try it today before going back to FL delicious 😋.“

“Fantastic chilli cheese dog.“

“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 .“

“I have no idea what to expect“

“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 !!!“

“Total child hood nostalgia for anyone who has grew up in the area. The food tastes the same as it did in the 90's, and is my go to fast food joint. Hotdogs, gyro, bulgogi, are among my faves. Definitely give it a try if you're ever in the area.“

“In its category in Chicago this is the BEST we had. Absolutely excellent Italian beef with great fries. Gentleman at register was also very nice and informative about what we can get.
It was a raining cold spring day 2026.
4 star instead of 5 is because we wish there was a bit more seating inside.“

“This was a pretty solid hot dog honestly. Service was speedy considering there were 2 people working at the time. Dropped a star off the rating due to the usage of generative AI graphics for the menu board on the stand. Regular words on a menu board work just fine and dont misrepresent your food. Otherwise, great stand, I left pleased.“

“Local family owned restaurant that has so many great things with a kind and caring staff.“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“This was absolutely the most inhaleable italian beef I had during my stay in Chicago. Their au jus was also thick with spices so no wonder the italian beef is so delicious here. Somehow their dipped sandwich is perfectly soft and tender. You can literally sit there and breathe this sandwich in to consume it. Staff were very friendly and kind. Loved it here. Teared up seeing Anthony Bourdain’s face too.“

“At first, I was a little apprehensive because this is inside the Home Depot, but the food was absolutely fabulous. The hotdog was great. It was my first Chicago hotdog and the hot peppers are very hot.! the guys behind the counter were very friendly… fantastic location, fantastic food highly recommend“

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

“Great food, friendly staff, great service.“

“We came here for lunch a few days ago unplanned after doing some work Resolution. I’m glad we did!!

We had a few dogs and I tried their gravy bucket which was amazing. Yes it was 90 degrees the other day but whatever, it was fire. Chili and Tamale in a cup. Super. The dogs were tasty and the fries were crispy.

The staff were friendly and the seating has a few booths. My big hang up was parking. It was limited on a Wednesday afternoon at 1p.

I can’t wait to come back.“

“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.“

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

“This place is the best food stop in Jefferson Park. The customer service is 10 out of 10. The food is amazing and the prices are awesome. I’m here all the time whenever I can highly recommend for real and the lady working there is super nice. You guys will see!“

“Went for a late weekday lunch. Just ordered the Chicago dog, fries and soda. Hit the spot! More of a takeaway place for locals. No real parking, only paid street parking. A small counter to stand and eat if you'd like (I did). Nice owner.“

“Visited yesterday for the first time from NW Indiana. Great Food- Hot Dogs were great!! French Fries- OUTSTANDING Gice them a try - you won't be dissapointed. Very nice people. Very Clean!! WE'LL BE BACK!!“

“Surprisingly, one of the best hot dogs in the area, maybe the city.

Their dragged through the garden link is quintessentially a classic Chicago Dog, served with a snappy link, a salty bouquet of fresh and pickled vegetables, and a soft warm poppy seed bun. The fries are also better than most crinkle cuts, and their fountain drink ratios are on point.

Really friendly staff too.“

“I’ve been going there for 35 years and I’ve never had a bad dog from this place. And the fries are made fresh in front of u. Always crisp. I believe that if u want a 20 dollar gourmet hotdog this ain’t the place. U wanna hood Chicago dog the way it’s suppose to be made, Jacks got it.“

“Oh my God, if you want a great, fast food in Chicago for all you out of town that come from everywhere, choppers is One of The best fast food restaurant You can go the best burgers and the best Italian beef. Oh my God, let's not forget they famous Banana shakes the one I love and they famous steak fries 😋choppers for me 😋😋😋 fire 🔥“

“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!“

““The food was so good! Everything came out fresh, hot, and loaded with toppings. The Chicago-style dog had all the classics and the ingredients tasted really fresh. The other dogs were packed with flavor, and the fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and honestly one of my favorite parts. Portions were generous too. Definitely a spot I’d come back to when I’m craving a good hot dog and fries!”“

“Super cute spot with friendly staff!

Love the variety here of mochi donuts, Korean corn dogs, and drinks! They have a rotating menu of specialty flavors every week for the donuts. I really enjoyed the yuzu refresher-esque drink I had! It wasn't too sweet,

They have some seating in the front and in the back. Love they also host events with various groups in the area.

Metered street parking is available and public trans is accessible.“

“We moved here two years ago from NY and finally had Josh’s for dinner. Their menu is fantastic, with a lot of different options. We had the Ribs and Greek Chicken dinner. My husband said “these are amongst the best ribs I’ve ever had”. The Greek chicken was amazing. The food portions are more than generous. This will be our Friday night go to place for sure! The staff was also so friendly!“

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“Went to Little Louie’s on a whim and we loved it. We got a Cajun wrap and cheeseburger with fries. All of it was out to the table very fast and it was excellent tasting. We aren’t from the area but it will be a place we stop at when we come back thru for sure“

“hot dogs 🌭 was good the Place is clean The service was great I will be back“

“Great place to eat and excellent service .“

“My sister told me to eat here even though I always drive without paying attention. Probably one of the best local burger shop in this area. Fresh cut fries and nice sloppy burger 🍔 very delicious and amazing price. For about $10, you get a huge order of burger and fries 🍟 CASH ONLY so be mindful!“

“Everything is amazing. Must try“

“Polecam bardzo miła obsługa a przede wszystkim piękne kobiety“

“Incredibly delicious Chicago dogs and milkshakes.“