Hot Dogs

Guide

These are the best hot dogs in Chicago.

Adrian Kane

August 10, 2023

Review

Gene & Jude's is an iconic hot dog stand in River Grove.

Adrian Kane

August 10, 2023

Review

Wolfy's is a classic North Side hot dog spot that's been around since 1967.

Adrian Kane

August 9, 2023

Review

Redhot Ranch is a cash-only fast food spot in Logan Square with good hot dogs and burgers.

Adrian Kane

August 9, 2023

Review

Original Jimmy's Red Hots is an iconic cash-only hot dog stand in Humboldt Park.

Adrian Kane

August 9, 2023

Review

Jim's Original is an old-school hot dog stand in the South Loop.

Adrian Kane

August 9, 2023

Review

Express Grill is a classic hot dog stand in the South Loop.

Adrian Kane

August 9, 2023

Review

Devil Dawgs is a casual spot in the South Loop with interesting takes on hot dogs.

Veda Kilaru

June 30, 2023

Review

Bob-O’s is a popular hot dog stand in Dunning that also serves Italian beef.

Veda Kilaru

June 21, 2023

Review

Hot Dog Box is a family-owned hot dog stand operating out of Urban Space food hall in the Loop.

Adrian Kane

June 21, 2023

Review

Pop’s is a semi-local chain serving Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and burgers.

Veda Kilaru

May 22, 2023

Review

Patio is a spot in Little Italy with hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

Veda Kilaru

May 22, 2023

Review

A classic Chicago establishment full of hot dogs, Italian beefs, and chocolate cake.

Veda Kilaru

May 15, 2023

Review

Superdawg is an iconic car hop in Norwood Park that's been around since 1948.

Sam Faye

May 4, 2023

Review

The Weiner’s Circle is a classic hot dog stand in Lincoln Park.

Adrian Kane

August 24, 2022

Review

A classic Chicago hot dog stand. Check out the mother-in-law or a mighty dog.

Sam Faye

August 22, 2022

Review

Red Hot Ranch is a late-night fast food spot in Lakeview.

Josh Barnett

August 22, 2022

Review

Fast Track is an old-school Chicago diner serving hot dogs, Italian beefs, and breakfast all day.

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Sam Faye

Review

Lola’s is a hot dog stand that serves Detroit-style coney dogs.

Josh Barnett

July 18, 2019

Review

Doghaus Biergarten is a casual spot in Lincoln Park, specializing in hot dogs.

Adrian Kane

November 16, 2018

Review

Al’s in Wrigley is the perfect spot to grab a cheap Italian beef or hot dog, and that’s especially true if the Cubs are playing.

Sam Faye

April 10, 2017

Review

Byron’s is a classic Chicago hot dog stand in Wrigleyville.

Sam Faye

April 10, 2017