Old school hot dog joint... the service was excellent- attentive, patient and friendly…read more Inside might look a little tired, mismatched basement furniture - but it worked here. We ordered the 2 dogs and fries for 8$ and as always- the Chicago Dog does not disappoint. We added funnel cakes for dessert but I wouldn't do that again- so, so greasy. We also tried the Greek salad wrap with chicken and I wouldn't order that again- feta, lettuce, olives and chicken w Greek dressing.

Had some great cheap eats from this Crystal Lake drive thru and cafe. It has plenty of seating…read moreinside if wanting to eat immediately. Gianelli's is a long time local favorite. Most people get the hot dogs obviously. There's also lots of other grilled classics like burgers and that kind of stuff. Coming here the first time, know that it's pretty far away from the other popular places in town in the middle of nowhere almost. It's almost surrounded by nothing, but there's a few things around obviously. This is kind of close to the Snap-On plant. Look for that when coming here. The menu is mostly hot dogs but there's lots more to get though. It's $5 to get a veggie dog. With a combo it's $11 and includes a drink and fries. Cool. This is a way to get a lot for not a lot. Get some hot dogs and more from this classic drive in. It's on State Route 176 at Valley View Road. There's plenty for mystery meat eaters and vegetarians.

I've driven past this place many times but tried it tonight for the 1st time…read more I'm sorry I passed it up in the past. The food was terrific. I had a chicken gyro and fries and everything hot and fresh. My son had the chicken dinner and it was excellent and my daughter had a regular gyro and fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Wonder food, wonderful employees and excellent portions! I'll be back!!

Went for dinner with friends. I got the gyro. And it was delicious. The fries very tasty and…read morefresh. The staff was very accommodating and kind. There was a lot of seating inside they also have plenty space outside. Soda was what you expect lol. They're have a room that I guess can be a party room. Prices are fair what i expected to pay. Everyone like what they had. Not sure why it took me so long to go. I will be back can't believe I did not thaw a picture guess I was to hungry

Really cool place that is dog friendly! Although we didn't have our pup with us, I know he would…read morehave loved it! We came here on a Monday night (also Presidents' Day) so we were the only ones in there. I got a burger with sweet potato fries which was good but nothing to boast about. My husband got their chili cheese dog (also nothing to boast about) and their Chicago hot dog. He said the Chi dog was the best chi dog he's ever tasted and that the celery salt on the bun was a nice touch. The kids share some chicken nuggets and fries. They had games inside (connect four, giant jenga, etc.) and swings which makes it really fun. They also serve the food in dog bowls to which my daughter was really confused about lol.

When you first walk in you see a beautiful painted wall mural of dogs playing in a park. The…read morerestaurant was very clean. They have wooden floors, comfortable booths, and nice wooden tables with patio type chairs to give you that outside dining experience but actually being indoors. There is a Ms. PacMan / Galaga game and a toy locker claw machine. Some yard games: Huge Jenga and two connect 4. There is a outdoor single swing anchored to the ceiling and two TV's on the wall. The food was served in dog bowls lined with paper. It was hard to eat the sandwiches because the bread was cut all the way through. I would have loved for them to cut the sandwich in half. It was a little awkward to eat. The Philly Steak sandwich was good but was not very full, it could have used more meat. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was good but would have been better with a little more meat. The Hot Motz were great - 8 for $7.99 which is a great price! I wanted to try the Poppin Pierogi but they did not have any... hopefully next time. I recommend giving this place a try. Especially if you have a dog and kids and are traveling or passing through the area during meal time! There was a beautiful sweet golden retriever chilling out in the fake grass (people watching - so cute) We will be back again and will most likely order burgers. #kidfriendly #dogfriendly

Perfect for a quick snack while exploring the bike trail along the Fox River. Quality hot dogs…read moreserved hot and fresh. Very friendly and fast. Sometimes it's the perfect break during a long bike ride.

Again killer place! I love this whole town!…read moreAlways such cool things going on. Anyways he has everything you need for your hotdog. Every topping possible. $6 drink, chips, 2dogs! Sells them fresh off the grilled with a grilled bun inside of his old school cart. Check it out!

Chicago style hot dogs!!! Staff was very helpful with selections. Build your salad and milkshakes…read moreare on the menu! Spacious & friendly gathering spot to say hellos! Even celebrated our son's birthday some time back. It did not disappoint. Thank you!

Stopped by with my wife because of Ethan L's review. He said it reminded him of Mr. Beefy's. High…read morepraise indeed! We had two dogs with everything. One w/peppers and one without. Very good. Fresh ingredients, very tasty and I wish I had ordered two hot dogs! My wife really enjoyed the chocolate shake too and you can get a beer here if you like. They have inside and outside seating and a couple of games to play. All in all, a good stop and a good hot dog.

One of my favorite hot dog spots in the area I try to stay away as long as I can because I am on a…read morediet but their food is just that good the staff has always been super friendly and I have been coming here for years definitely a go to when I want to treat myself

Good food and great service but for some reason I feel they are overpriced. So I have a tendency to…read morego elsewhere not. I miss the food but not the priced. That is my only complaint. If money no option their rib dinner is very good and I also enjoyed their steak sandwich. Again hotdogs are very good but it's the price that keeps me away.

What an amazing local joint. I was excited to try and the expectations went above and beyond…read more Reminded me of my childhood. The service was outstanding. Amazing associates. The diner is so cozy. The food is absolutely outstanding.

I had hot dogs and fries at Tracks this past Friday for the first time. The dog was excellent. I…read moreran it through the garden and it came with sport peppers. The bun was steamed and soft and the fries were super hot and crispy. Excellent lunch. They remind me of old school dogs I would get in Chicago as a kid. I'll have to try their italian beef next time and see how it stacks up to Jay's italian beef in the city.

Stopped by Portillo's in Algonquin before the dinner rush and it was nice and quiet -- basically…read moreempty inside. We ordered at the kiosk (super easy and quick to use). Got a hot dog, Italian beef, and a chopped salad. Didn't have to wait long at all, and everything came out hot and fresh. The restaurant was clean and the whole experience was smooth and easy. Exactly what you want when you're grabbing a quick meal! They also have a grab and go corner by the register. Loaded with their yummy chocolate cake! Their merch section is really cute too! Almost wanted to buy the Portillo's dog plush!

It's OK. One of the newer locations in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, they have a system in…read moreplace and don't vary from it. They were currently offering a BOGO Beef sandwich deal for the entire month, if you were a "perks" member, which is different than just downloading and using their app. They have four kiosks for ordering, there was a line and one was out of order. So I sauntered up to the counter and tried to place my order with (what I suspect) is a recent hire, and an immigrant (fine with that). She took my order but it couldn't be inputted, so a colleague showed her where she went wrong (the BOGO is only good for the small sandwich, but that is not stated clearly). In any case, my original $34 order was whacked dow to $14, so no complaints there. I'm not a regular customer, so i don't have any history to compare the experience or food with. Others say the sandwiches are smaller. Or the meat is rubbery. (Latter claim is doubtful, since their only supplier is the legendary local Vienna Beef). In addition to the non-working kiosk, the ice tea and lemonade dispensers were empty and I couldn't get an employee to address that. I do know the food is expensive compared to their competitors, especially the legendary beef joints around town. The founder sold the chain to an investment company a couple years ago, who are bent on expanding nationally, and they are showing signs of doing that. I suspect the new owners have had to find ways to cut costs to pay back their debt/investors because, according to the numbers reported for the sale, they overpaid by a huge amount. I found nothing objectionable about the food, and will return from time to time. Their menu offers other items I am eager to try.