
1 Redhot Ranch/35th Street Red Hots
Considering the first of this trio of spots opened only in 2005, its rise to the top is meteoric in hot dog stand years. It’s gotten there thanks to its consistency, simplicity, and cheap prices, which are seemingly from another era. Each spot feels like an old-timey stand (there’s little more than White Sox signs at the Bridgeport location and a Vienna Beef poster in Lake View), the seating is largely outdoor picnic tables, and the menu isn’t padded out with pizza puffs or mozzarella sticks. That, plus zero shortcuts, means the dozen items on offer are all killer: The juicy, beefy hot dog ($3.62), minimalist compared with a full-fledged Chicago-style number, is served with mustard, relish, sport peppers, and onions. It comes wrapped with tender fries, which are hand-cut and double-fried — leave a few on the wiener for texture. Bring a friend so you can also split the city’s best double cheeseburger ($6.11, including fries) and the crispy fried shrimp ($17.20 per pound). 3057 N. Ashland Ave., Lake View; 2449 W. Armitage Ave., Logan Square; 500 W. 35th St., Bridgeport
2 Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe
Part hot dog stand, part shop, it is as close to a farm-to-table dining experience as you can have at a hot dog stand. From the wieners to the electric green relish, nearly everything is made at the Vienna Beef factory across the street. 3847 S. Morgan St., Bridgeport

3 The Original Jimmy’s Red Hots
This 67-year-old corner stand is loaded with character — and characters. Some of the staffers have been slinging dogs here for decades. And no, you can’t dip your fries in ketchup — as the signs declare, “Don’t even ask!” 4000 W. Grand Ave., Humboldt Park
4 The Wiener’s Circle
Whether or not you consider the yelling at patrons and the late-night circus atmosphere charming, you’ll dig the the local-classic char dog ($5) — get it topped with grilled onions — and the crisp, well-seasoned hand-cut fries with cheddar ($5). 2622 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park

5 Superdawg
As the city’s last drive-in, it brims with nostalgia, from the food being toted to your car to the giant hot dogs on the roof. And of course, there’s the Superdawg ($6.75), the rare great skinless wiener, served with housemade crinkle-cut fries. 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave., Norwood Park
6 Dave’s Red Hots
The oldest stand in town (around since 1938), it looks the part, but the quality of its food hasn’t faded. The red hot ($3.10) is served up with a mountain of fries, and an excellent seared salami sandwich ($3) is tucked into a dog bun. 3422 W. Roosevelt Rd., North Lawndale

7 Fatso’s Last Stand
Stroller pushers and barhoppers alike flock to the two locations for the char dog ($6.50 for one topped with Merkts cheddar) and the fried shrimp ($7 per quarter pound) breaded with crispy panko crumbs. 2258 W. Chicago Ave., Ukrainian Village; 1982 N. Clybourn Ave., Lincoln Park
8 Al’s Under the L
Tucked beneath the tracks, this brick storefront has swapped hands a few times since it opened in 1956, but what hasn’t changed: You can still get a delicious minimalist dog ($3.50). The signature item: the Polish sausage ($5.50), crisp from a trip to the deep fryer. 2908 W. Lake St., East Garfield Park

9 Lola’s Coney Island
This place, from a Detroit native, offers a superb version of the Coney-style dog ($4.50) prevalent in the Mitten State. It’s slathered with meaty sauce and garnished with mustard and onions on a steamed bun; get it with a Faygo for an authentic taste. 2858 W. Chicago Ave., Humboldt Park
10 Devil Dawgs
The Lincoln Park location recently closed, but three spots remain for a perfectly dressed Chicago-style dog ($4.25), fresh-cut fries ($3), and the aptly named Kick-Ass Slider ($3.50). 767 S. State St., South Loop; 1431 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park; 937 W. Belmont Ave., Lake View
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Portillo’s has the best Chicago Style Hot Dog’s and French Fries. And so does Budacki’s Drive In 4739 on Damen has great tasting Hot Dog’s and thinner French Fries. They are Cash Only! They are Chicago.
Thanks for the heads up . I’m trying them all love this hot dog stuff. My favorite place closed Al’s drive up on wells & Ontario. I was so sad didn’t know where to go . Thanks hot dog lovers !!
So glad to see overated Gene and Judes not on the list! So…so many better places that serve a quality hotdog and not because of nostalgia!
They are copied Gene and Judes Gina Judes has been around since the early 50s and they all use the same hotdog brand Vienna and Gene and Jude’s has been around since the 50s figure it out people
I agree with #2 but a list with Supersawg and not Gene and Judes is a bad list
Gene and Judes is not a Chicago dog! It’s considered a “Depression dog”.
Best dogs are at Frankies. Located in Bristol, Ct.
You do know they’re referring to Chicago Style hot dogs right
The old Snider’s ( or was it Snyder’s) shack at 99th and Western used to be great until they closed it and opened a big restaurant across the street.
Many years ago I worked across the street from Super Dawg and every time an employee brought a dog into break room,it was the worst smell I ever came across.I worked 4 years there and never had a dog from there,the smell was terrible.I personally like dogs from Goodys in River grove,but anyone that sells Vienna hod dogs is going to have a good tasting dog.
Superdawg is nasty. Who wants a steaming hot green tomato on their hotdog?
Thank you Chicago Magazine for finally coming south of Roosevelt Road for something to eat! 35th St. Red Hots is great, I’ve tried everything on their menu and it’s all good. Then, you found another great place in the same area! Vienna Beef store filled the gap left when Sinai Kosher closed their doors. Good choices!
How about, Bob-Bo’s Hot Dogs
8258 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Gene & Judes is not in the CHi !!
Plus you always need to get two just to try to satisfy your hunger.
Bob-Bo’s is the best place if you find yourself on the Furthest part of the north/west side of town.
I’m sorry but superdawg is so overrated. To not have Gene and Judes or Nana’s on this list is sacrilegious
Gene and Judes by far is the best but is not in Chicago proper. #1
GENE & JUDES IS JUST AS MUCH AS SUPER DAWGS AND TASTES BETTER
Is the price at jean and judes $6.75 like at superdawgs? I know it isn’t.
Agree 100%
I propose a Chicago Hot Dog Tour. A great Chicago Summer Tour.
Gene and Jude’s Red Hot will alway be #1 in my book located at 2720 River Road in River Grove.
Janson’s Drive In has the best dogs in town!
How in the world can you forget Wolfies!
Jimmy’s on Cicero and Grand
Absolutely!!!
This is my favorite always, and yes, Super dawg is overrated, I also never was impressed with Gene and Jude’s, ok, but not spectacular.
How is Flub a Dub’s not on this list?
https://www.facebook.com/morethandawgs/
Yo City Dogs at the corner of 63rd Halsted is the best I’ve had. Please check them out.
Kim and Carlos stand by museum campus. Nothing like a good hot dog while taking in the skyline view. Pure chicago perfection
A Coney Island hotdog? Who cares?
I agree..!
Ok – I love a Chicago style hotdog …. But I am also a transplant from Michigan having lived here 30+ years …. I care about chili dogs because they are great
You should try one before you say, “who cares” – the “truth” is that both a Chicago dog AND a Detroit coney chili dog are great
I agree Kim and Carlos hot dog stand is hospitable friendly and tasty!! they even have a vegan dog!!❤️🤗
Yes, my go to place, worked Chicago trolley double decker and always tried to get lunch there
Tony’s Italian Beef on SOUTHSIDE!! 7007 South Pulaski Not only best beef in Chicago but amazing dogs, (try the Superdog) polish and the unmatched breaded steak sandwich!!!
Superdawg is superb! Proprietary dog recipe – absolutely delicious and contentedly cushioned in a bed of fries. “Distracted by the car next to you”?????? You can always go inside, purchase your meal, bring it back home, put your ear buds in and play with your phone while you eat. What a world…
Agree completely on Skyway Dog, although their fries are a bit weak.
FAT JOHNNIES 73 AND SOUTH WESTERN BEST DOGS AROUND
I second that. I remembered when they opened. Half the places on this list are terrible.
Fat johnnies the best hands down!!!!
Superdawg is seriously overrated…paying for the nostalgia which adds nothing to the taste of the product…while it’s not fine dining, just how much distraction from the car next to you are you willing to put up with?
No other hot dog taste as good to me as superdawg.
You need to get out more.
Grand and River road there best!you might want to look into a taste buds transplant!
Oldomàlley hotstand 35union
Are you kidding me? Nothing south of Madison unless it’s connected to a northside address and no Gene and Jude’s? What idiot wrote this shit?
Gene and Judes is overrated and not within city limits.
True and if you do get a hot dog there you have to eat it in the parking lot otherwise it turns to stone
Thats so true…Overrated for sure.
Rand Red Hots in Des Plaines
Yes, this establishment is number one, hot and fresh golden fries all the time. I was working down the street and stopped quite often. Five stars.
Agreed!
Was happy to find a great hot dog joint in the burbs, have that snap! ,and their fries are abundant and hand cut, like Jimmy’s on Grand, their Polish is great also
Gene a d Judes is best hotdog anywhere!
Agreed!
The Vienna store is in the Southside……
This is 100% tru
Stop smoking crack. South side has all the best hotdogs.
A northsider that was born in Iowa and moved to Chicago.
Mr D’s @ 6656 W. Diversey. Hands down a great dog and the fresh cut fries are incredible. Wash it down with an RC cola and you won’t regret it. Excellent food all around!
Agree 100%
Gene & Judes! Come on, put them on list.
Not in Chicago!
Not in Chicago.
Most Overrated in Chicagoland
Not in Chicago…
Absolutely
Wolfy’s!
YES!!
Yes! I second that emotion.
Inconsistent
Wolfys was once upon a time a great hot dog stand but now you never know what you are going to end up with
I agree…Their not consistent with the quality of the food.
Yeah man!
Fat Johnnie’s for sure.
Love that stand
Good article and I have eaten at some of those stands. Outside the city, I like Miller’s Dog & Suds. Three generations of doing it right. Their shakes of the month is always delicious as is their homemade root beer.
I hear they are going to have circumcised hot dogs at Wrigley Field this year!
Seriously… get a life
Jimmy’s Buff was the best back in the “60’s” but it’s gone. What a lost.
You didn’t mention
Byron’s on Irving Park Rd
near Sheffield
I think SuperDawg is best
Been eating there since
the 50’s &
Byron’s second best
You forgot about SkyWay Doghouse on the southeast side of Chicago!!!
Right on Jesus. I was going to mention them but you beat me!
Yes. Dog is great,
but as someone else said, fries are sometimes weak. I told owner. He brought me fresher but but perfect batch.
Gourmet Killer Dogs in Delray Beach Florida at 4057 West Atlantic Avenue is the “BEST” hot dog and fresh cut fries in the Country!!!
Don’t think it’s in the city limits. Could be wrong.
Lmao….
What about DUK’S?
It’s a dump
You missed one iconic stand it’s been around since 1951 and that stand is Bob-O’s
8258 W. Irving Park Chicago natural casing Vienna dogs with everything and fresh cut french fries.
I second Bob-O’s on Plainfield and Irving Park, just east of Cumberland. Also Byron’s near Irving Park and Sheridan.
The best Hot Dogs aren’t only near the loop or north side. Skyway Dogs located on the far southeast side is just as good or better than any of those mentioned.
Very True!!!
You hit it Ray!
How about Jeff’s Red hots on Cicero and Byron they have awesome dogs… All food is excellent
I agree this is my go to Hot dog stand love the jumbo dog charred
Food is subjective I love anchovies other people hate them it’s like comparing apples to hamburgers