17 Best Hot Dogs near Waukegan

“Every time I go, there's a guy greeting In a cheerful manner. I love the atmosphere of this location. I work in waukegan so when I go I usually just pick up but I love going there and being greeted in a cheerful and happy manner. Food is always good and Cajun fries are delicious!!“

“This place has amazing sandwiches. The BEST!“

“This restaurant is no doubt one of the finest restaurants in the neighborhood. Whenever I visit this place I am very happy. They maintain their high standard service and the highest level of food they give. You are always happy with this restaurant. Very recommended.“

“Happy Susan Simms has brought this iconic spot back to life! The menu now offers vegan choices as well as those “dogs” we love. Couldn’t resist the chili cheese dog! Warm bun -perfect amount of cheese and chili. A yummy blast from the past back and better than ever😀“

“***Great hotdogs, burgers, and Gyros. ***Great indoor and outdoor seating. ***Very family friendly.“

“We took the grandkids there, they ate chicken strips, burgers and finished it off with ice cream. Great place.“

“You can never go wrong with Luke’s!!! Everything is exceptional. They have a large menu to pick from. Some would say a large menu is bad, but it’s not, it gives you the variety to “always find something good to eat”. And…variety is the spice of life!!!

I enjoyed the Italian Beef Meal with Mozzarella Cheese, unfortunately, they put the cheese on the bottom and you can’t see it, heavily dipped, fries, extra, extra crispy and a drink. There was enough Italian beef where I could’ve made a second sandwich.“

“Great food at Max’s Dawg House! Burger and potato wedges were phenomenal“

“Kong Dog in Vernon Hills was SO good!! I got the Hot Cheeto Kong Dog with the chicken sausage and it was seriously amazing 🔥🙌🏼 The perfect amount of crunch and flavor and everything tasted super fresh!

The staff was so nice, everything was clean, and it was just such a fun place to try. Definitely not your average corn dog 😂 If you haven’t tried Kong Dog yet, you need to! We will 100% be back!!“

“I don't even know where to start. We went after graduation with our sailor. It wasn't crowded and everyone was so nice and so helpful. We ordered individual meals and an additional deep dish pizza (which was DELICIOUS) and it wasn't too expensive at all. Everyone enjoyed the variety of their individual meals and we definitely loved the pizza. The customer service had a great hometown feel and we felt right at home.“

“Dog n Suds in Grayslake is one of those places that truly deserves the support of the community.

Obviously everyone knows Dog n Suds for the classics—the root beer, hot dogs, burgers, fries and that old-school drive-in feel—but what really makes this place special to me is the people behind it.

Jason, the owner, is just an all-around great guy. He genuinely cares about his business, his customers, his employees, and most importantly, the community that supports him. As another local business owner, I know firsthand how difficult it is to run a restaurant, especially these days. It takes a tremendous amount of time, sacrifice, stress, and dedication that most people never see. Jason continues to show up, work hard, support the community, and do everything he can to keep a place like Dog n Suds going strong.

I’ve always had a tremendous amount of respect for business owners who don’t just operate IN a community, but actually become PART of that community, and Jason is absolutely one of those people. He supports other local businesses and organizations, gets involved, gives back, and genuinely wants to see Grayslake and the surrounding communities succeed.

And on top of all of that, Dog n Suds is just a fun place to go. There aren’t many places left that have the character and nostalgia that this place has. Grab some food, get a cold root beer, sit outside and enjoy it. It reminds you of what a locally owned restaurant is supposed to feel like.

If you haven’t been there in a while, go support them. Places like Dog n Suds don’t survive because of giant corporate marketing budgets—they survive because communities continue to show up and support good local people.

Jason, keep doing what you’re doing. You’ve built something special, and you should be proud of it.

Absolutely 5 stars from me“

“The best food. I love Sammie’s!“

“It’s a great place to bring your family“

“We have never had a bad meal at Mean Weiner. We have ordered in and eaten in the restaurant. We have made many changes to our orders and have never had a problem. Everyone is always friendly and super polite. The value is outstanding. I highly recommend trying Mean Weiner. You will not be disappointed.“

“Food was good, mu daughter was amazed of sa fan andvthe decorations“

“This is one of my favorite places to go to with friends, because I love boba, donuts, and apparently, Korean corndogs. They have a wide variety of all of the above, and the donut flavors change regularly. Last time I came, they added a LOT more baked goods, which could spell concern for less quality later, but I still bought a pistachio croissant and it was delicious. Everything is really pricy though, but it’s personally a luxury expense for myself.“

“Best burgers I have ever eaten. Gyro's are great. Try the chicken sandwich too.“