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    Chicago's Dog House

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Snoop Dog  Chicago-Style Hot Dog Fries
    Marquese C.

    Two great style dogs were eaten from this wonderful establishment. The menu is pretty big offering a wide selection of treats. The service was good, quick & hospitable. The ambiance is nice.

    Plant based Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Cheese Fries
    Athena D.

    Love that this place had a plant based option to try a Chicago style hot dog. The cheese in the fries was so good too.

    It's located toward the back of the food court.
    Peter D.

    It's located in a food court toward the back. The Chicago dog absolutely lived up to its yelp fame. Service was just as good. The dogs are grilled and are nice and toasty. The Chicago dogs were so good, I ate two! Great food court area that is clean and comfortable. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for a high quality Chicago dog!

    Chicago style hotdog
    Matthew B.

    A quick and easy no frills dog joint. Good food, good service, good quality. I had the classic Chicago style hotdog and was glad I did.

    Chicago Dog
    Mark T.

    While a Chicago hot dog is not an overly complicated food item - you'd be surprised at the number of places that miss the mark. Chicago's Dog House didn't hit the bullseye dead-center, but the ring just outside. Two and a half reasons why the Chicago dog was shy of perfection. One, the celery salt was hard to pick up on. Two, as much as I enjoyed the frankfurter being grilled and having a decent snap, it felt a little small diameter-wise. I'll share the half-reason later. My voracious appetite was hungry for more, and I also ordered a Snoop Dog, a chili-cheese dog. While not mind-blowing, I think it's A-OK considering CDH's fast casual nature. The service was friendly and welcoming. The speed was about in line with the other spots at Washington Hall. Finally, we have our half-reason. For a hot dog, ~$7 feels a little steep. Though, I do appreciate that rent at Washington Hall is probably not too cheap. Thus, Chicago's Dog House delivers on a respectable hot dog. However, for the time being the GOAT is still that little seasonal stand by the Art Institute. They have faster service, lower prices (IIRC), and and perceptible celery salt.

    The beat Italian Beef Sandwich!!
    Pia C.

    Best Italian beef sandwich, amazing customer service! Everything has clean and nice. I will definitely come back.

    Chicago dog
    David G.

    We were walking through downtown doing tourist things and I wanted a hot dog. We went in and I ordered a chicago dog, cheese fries, and a drink. My wife had some mexican food from another spot. This is in a food hall with like 10 different locations to choose from. My dog was good and my cheese fries were good also. I thought the price was a bit steep at $8.35 for 1 hotdog but I guess Chicago is a bit expensive.

    Polish sausage and hand cut fries
    Brandy M.

    Born and raised on the south side, but living in ATL makes me miss ALL the Chicago food. We came to the food hall while we were out walking around. I can't speak to the parking since, we walked. But the location is very central and Chicago's Dog House is easy to find when you walk in the food hall. I ordered a polish sausage and fries. My daughter ordered a chili cheese hot dog. She said that her hot dog was very good. My polish was cooked just right and had the perfect snap. I'm a fry snob and really only love hand cut fries and their fries delivered! Perfectly crisp with just enough salt.

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    Robert Z.

    First meal after arriving to Chicago so may as well find a Chicago dog right? This Chicago's dog house is in a food hall right inside the loop and conveniently located by lots of shopping and other food options (so if you aren't feeling a chicago meal). Anyway, this is a casual food hall so you order at your preferred vendor, find a seat, and chow down. No bells and whistles as far as service or anything. We got chicago dogs and fries and both were good. The chicago dog had a great snap and my favorite are the peppers and they had a slight bite (my spice tolerance is supposedly high). Well done chicago dog all around. Fries were also crisp and nicely seasoned, think arby's curly fries but thicker and straight. If I'm in the loop and wanting a chicago dog, I'll def be back.

    Karina L.

    In Chicago for the weekend and of course had to stop and get an iconic Chicago dog! Customer service was fast the food was delicious. The dog was amazing so many flavors definitely get some cheese fries!

    Bryan N.

    Great food, fast service. The Chicago Dog was good but the Alligator Sausage was better! Excellent seasoned fries. Located in an indoor food court. Very little traffic at other places, this place had a line! What does that tell you?

    Now this is a proper Chicago style hot dog.  Notice the neon green relish, celery salt, and poppy seed bun (and obviously no ketchup!).

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    Excellent hot dogs but no ambience. In a large food hall. But go if you don't care about ambience.

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    Awesome thank you for such amazing food ! This place is very good and has amazing service the food is excellent

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    One of the best burgers I've ever had. Friendly staff and quick service. Great little spot in the food court.

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    What a joint. Loved it. Ambiance which was semi rude and tacky fur right in to the experience. Loved the food, hotdog and fries.

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    I liked my Chicago style dog. Quick, easy to order, space to eat, fair prices. Very creative hot dog options.

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    My friend was visiting from San Francisco and she wanted to try a Chicago dog so I took her to…read moreDevil Dawgs. Devil Dawgs makes the best Chicago dog I've ever had! So fresh and flavorful. She is pescatarian so it was awesome that she was able to get a veggie dog Chicago style. She also had the Icelandic Dawg which she said was very good as well. My Chicago dog came out very fast but her veggie dog took about 10 minutes. I love how the location is close to magnificent mile so it was easy to grab the dogs then go back to shopping. If you need to take someone to get a Chicago dog I highly recommend Devil Dawgs!

    I ordered the 5-piece chicken strips with fries, a side of cheese sauce, and the devil sauce -- and…read morewow, this hit exactly how I needed it to. The chicken strips were perfectly crispy on the outside and super juicy on the inside. You can tell they're made fresh -- not dry at all, just tender and flavorful with that golden crunch in every bite. The fries were just as good -- hot, crispy, and the perfect base for that cheese sauce. Speaking of the cheese... so smooth and rich, it honestly made the whole meal even better. And the devil sauce?? SO good. It has that perfect balance of heat and flavor -- not overwhelming, but definitely gives a little kick that keeps you going back for more. Everything together was just one of those simple but so satisfying meals. Perfect portions, great flavor, and exactly what you want when you're craving comfort food. Definitely would order this again -- no question.

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    First time in Chicago so I had to try the national sandwich of Chicago! Al's beef has been serving…read moreup Italian Beef sandwiches since 1938. They have won several awards for their sandwiches and are said to have the best Italian Beef in Chicago. With all this being said, this was certainly a must eat on my trip! Their menu consists of their famous Italian beef, along with Chicago dogs, burgers, sausage sandwiches, chicken, and fries. There is definitely something for everyone here. The inside is casual and reminiscent of a fast food eatery. Really liked the yellow accents throughout the restaurant. I will also note that it was extremely clean inside, which is always appreciated. Ordering is simple and they will call your ticket number when your food is ready. All the food is served made to order and very fresh and doesn't take too long to come out! I ordered the Regular Beef, wet, with both hot and spicy peppers per the workers suggestion. Ordering the sandwich wet simply means the bread is dunked in the gravy/aus jus. If you want the real deal, this is how you order it. The peppers are optional as well, but complete the sandwich. The sandwich consists of their famous Italian beef roasted and sliced, served on freshly baked French bread. I can see why this sandwich is so highly regarded. The Italian beef that is made in house each day is tender, flavorful, and just perfect! It isn't chewy or tough either. The sweet and spicy peppers paired nicely with the savory beef. And the fresh French bread covered in the gravy--phenomenal! The gravy adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich. You do have to eat it quickly, otherwise the bread will fall apart, oh but it is so worth it. I got fries with a side of cheese sauce to go with the sandwich. By far some of the best fries I've had. Not super crispy, but not soggy either, the texture was just right. They were salted perfectly and dipping them in their velvety cheese sauce was a treat! A regular sub is roughly 6 inches and quite filling. The sandwiches are stuffed with ample amounts of beef. The price is also excellent considering how much you get. Overall, I would say Al's Beef lived up to all its praise. My sandwich was very memorable and was like nothing I'd had before. Everything is so fresh, between their beef, bread, and fries, it is all made in house. This isn't just some fast food spot, it is an institution. I was impressed with everything I ordered, especially the fries. They take a lot of pride in what they serve. This is evident in their customer service. If you are visiting Chicago, don't think, just go--you won't regret it!

    3-ish stars rounded up. The roast beef was a little on the dry-stringy side but the bread was…read morespongy-soft (absorbed the beef drippings so well!). Kinda skimpy on the fixings on the Chicago dog, but still gets the job done if you're craving a Chicago dog. Fries are the type that are greasy to the touch; not my fave style of fries but I know it's a well-liked one to others. Super friendly lady at the cashier (all smiles, patient, and offered menu help)! Also fast service (got my order within a few minutes). I visited on a Saturday late afternoon and it was very chill here (also shoutout to the early 2000's era music playing :p it was a vibe). Overall I'd say it's not a bad food spot at all if you want a quick bite and want to be a little away from the Magnificent Mile crowds.

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    Still the Greatest hotdog on the planet after eating here for 45+ years and my parents eating years…read moreand years before me everything is still the same ambience inside of the restaurant. It's standing room only to eat your hotdog. The line is always out the door, 15 minute wait for the greatest hotdog known to man. The food taste exactly the same as it did 45 years ago the service is faster than ever the inside has never changed since I was a little kid after many nights of being at the thirsty whale which was adjacent behind Gene and Jude's is where all the rockers hung out and the greatest bands of Chicago came through ..their we would eat hotdogs at two and three in the morning. My children are now full teenagers, and got to experience the Gene and Jude hotdog and we're delighted beyond belief now living outside of Chicago coming into town to have the greatest hot dog and still be exactly the same. The fries are exactly the same ,the inside exactly the same, with a few more awards. This is 100% the best Chicago, hot dog and greatest hotdog on the planet. You must visit this place just to experience the years and years and years of excellence. Enjoy!!... May it bless your life as it has mine. God bless Gene and Jude's team. Keep the tradition and hots going. PS don't forget to get your Gene and Jude's merch. It is now available. Cheers

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    I had read about how Fatso's does the char dog. I made this my last meal in Chicago…read more I went with a char dog, depression style, an order of fries, and a side of the Merkts cheddar. How was it? Fries- Delicious! Fresh cut fries, made right in front of you. They were great! Huge portion, too! Merkts Cheddar Sauce- Hell yeah! Give me a gallon of this, and I will chug it! Such a tasty cheese sauce. Loved dipping my fries in it. Great combo! Char Dog- This dog was delicious! Great char, great toppings. My only beef would be the bun. It definitely could have been more soft/steamed and fresh. It held up pretty well, but there were a couple bites where it broke and flaked apart. Hate when that happens. Still...didn't ruin the overall experience. Had a great last meal in Chicago before I headed to the airport.

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