Doggie Diner

Fell in love with the Italian beef sandwich because of the perfect seasoning and quality. They…read moredon't skimp on the beef. This ma and pa joint is up there with the best beef sandwiches. The staff are friendly nice hustling people like I remember. The owner/manager is welcoming and a Chicago sports guy. We talked about the Black Hawks for a bit

My family and I stopped for lunch here. Parking was easy. Ordering was even easier. They give all…read morethe food in to go containers but you can sit down and eat it inside while watching some sports. We had the hot dogs, fries, burgers, grilled chicken Cesar salad and Italian sausage with fountain drinks (refillable) With the exception of the Italian sausage, the food was a 5/5. The grilled chicken Cesar is amazing! Would drive back there just for it. The burgers were juicy and well put together. Their hot dogs traditionally served with crinkled hot fries with a cup of cheese.

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Chicago-style Hot Dog

Halsted Street Dawgs

3.8(24 reviews)

4.1 mi

I came in today and met the Owner CP and John behind the counter and they provided outstanding…read moreservice. They made the food fresh for me and they made me feel very comfortable and welcome in our conversation. I had the grilled chicken sandwich it was juicy and moist.

The quality of food isnt great. The hot dogs were not as…read moreadvertised. The color of the relish and tomatoes were dull. Soggy pickles. Chicken sandwich had zero garnish(lettuce/tomato) on it. The taste left me wondering the freshness of the product. Patrons shouldn't question that. Fries were good though.

A snippet of Halsted Street Dawg's menu. Check out the description of the "Dinger" at lower left (it was just OK)

Grill Chicken on Pita

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Grill chicken on Pita

Smiley's Gyros & Beef

4.4(144 reviews)

3.2 mi

So i have been here before fantastic food!!! The italian beef is my go to always. Their beef is…read morenever dry at all and when they dip it next level. The service everytime is amazing. Stop by mondays to do the movie triva such a great thing then guy who was working back there is a great dude and huge movie buff. If your in the area go see them st the end of the day the food is 20/10 there my go to stop for beef

Strip mall parking, no problem. Facing Route 59, easy to miss this place if you are not looking…read more (They need a larger "look" from the road) Typical fast food independent carry out / dine in, but not typical quality. Evening dinner we ordered their Gyro plate. In a word, awesome. Served hot, extremely abundant and very fresh toppings. Fries also hot and abundant. I have heard there are varying levels / quality to the gyro meat, this one appears to be high on that spectrum. Interaction at the counter was charming and friendly. Overall well kept / clean. We are in great anticipation of our next visit in order to sample other fare. Highly recommended after just one visit. Bravo Smileys.

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Joey’s Red Hot - Crest Hill

3.0(47 reviews)

6.3 mi

Stopped in today and tried the 2‑hotdog special. The ordering process was quick, and both the…read morehotdogs and fries were excellent. They had a solid lunch rush going, and everyone seemed happy with their food. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu.

Stopped here to get the good 'ol' Chicago hotdog as we were passing through. We enjoyed our meal…read moreoutside and had good service when ordering. I feel like location can be a little difficult to get to with the busy road and minimal parking. The building can also do with some love and upgrades. Not much else to say, it was yummy!

Maxwell Street Polish no peppers add pickle

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Joe's Street Kitchen

4.7(3 reviews)

2.2 mi

Service check Food check…read moreRelaxed atmosphere check. Try it you'll like it. If you don't then you might have no taste buds.

Not bad food. I happen to eat there when I was in Plainfield. Hot dog was not bad, but onions…read morecould've been better. That being said the experience was actually pretty good. One of the better nights of my career. So if you're down for the experience a fast hot dog food then, I recommend Joe's Street Kitchen. Their food is not that the best, but the experience makes up for it.

The onions are KILLER!!!

Old Canal Days, Lockport 2015

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The line at Old Canal Days 2015 in Lockport, IL

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

3.6(32 reviews)

4.8 mi

We were greeted right away and never felt rushed while placing our order. The staff answered all…read moreour questions, and the restaurant has a spacious seating area. Our food was freshly prepared and the milkshake was thick (which is my personal preference). Everything tasted delicious, and the portions were generous enough that we left with leftovers.

Ordered for pickup. Worst website on the face of the earth. Virtually no product pictures. No…read moreproduct descriptions. When you actually click on the item you want to order, it lists all the ingredients so you can omit the items you don't want....this is how you can find out what is on the food item. Interestingly, for a cheesesteak, it lists lettuce, tomato, and mayo....none of which actually come on the sandwich. (See pictures) Also, it automatically added a $5 tip to our order. Ummmm, no way are you adding an auto tip to my pickup order people. It took us forever to figure out how to remove/modify the tip. I am appalled that you think it's ok to add a tip to an order. As for the food, it was served very hot. Good job there. The Philly cheesesteak was delicious. Not a huge amount of steak on the sandwich. (See pictures, and note how little steak there was compared to the chicken sandwich.). The fries were good. The Buffalo chicken cheesesteak was unbelievably greasy and salty. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly, and there was a generous amount of chicken, cheese, mushrooms, and onions. That being said, it was literally dripping in sauce, which was 95% grease, 5% flavor. I would definitely not order this sandwich again. On a side note, we received a text asking us to complete an online survey. I took the time to do so, and when I hit submit, it asked for THE code they sent us. They did not send us a code, so I could not submit the comment I took the time to write. This place needs to get their act together.

Counter and dessert display.

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade - Philly Cheesesteak Combo (sandwich, fries, and drink); a frozen lemonade, it's a $3.50 up charge from their standard fountain drinks)

Philly Cheesesteak Combo (sandwich, fries, and drink); a frozen lemonade, it's a $3.50 up charge from their standard fountain drinks)

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2026 Garlic Parmesan Tenders and fries come with it

European Deli & Subs

4.4(98 reviews)

5.1 mi

I came here today for the first time. I decided to go with the $10.99 plate. The gentleman in line…read morenext to me was very nice and he recommended the meatballs in a mushroom sauce. The meatballs were delicious, the sauce actually was very good and I don't even like mushrooms at all. The second item I got was the meat filled dumplings, and those were really good. They were actually a lot better than I thought they would be. The third item I tried was the smoked Polish sausage. I will be honest, this was not my favorite. It was not bad, but the flavor on it I did not like as much as other Polish places I've tried. I definitely want to go back and try their cabbage and noodles and pigs in a blanket. They also have desserts that I will have to try as well. They do sell sandwiches, Chicago style hotdogs, and have a small grocery store inside.

Delicious sandwich. Good service. Large portion size. The rye bread they use is excellent.read more

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Fruit platter

Five Guys

3.1(55 reviews)

5.0 mi

$13.00 burger with no meat. Well done. Not going there again. Where's the beef?…read moreSince my review needs 85 characters....this is the worst burger ever. By definition, a cheeseburger also has meat on it. This would be a $13.00 veggie burger. Five Guys and they forgot the beef. Never forget the beef. Well, my buns are getting cold so I have to go.

Trash delivery! Food sat in A parking lot behind potters place DT Naperville for 40 min before it…read morewas brought to me cold. Threw the food away and was offered A free fry next time I come in in person. Ordered wingstop instead came fast fresh and hot! The closest wingstop location in 20 min away from me. Five guys is 5 min. But there is no parking by this location so I don't pick it up. $40 down the drain. Trash!

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Steak ’n Shake

1.6(186 reviews)

5.1 mi

I am in love w Steak n Shake all over again…read more Rewind: I fondly remember Mom taking me to SnS when i was a kid. The first one I went to - from memory - was in Peoria, the one right along the bustling IL River. Thereafter it was always at the top of my list if there was ever a choice in where to grab a bite to eat while out and about. The look and feel of the diner at once commanded my attention w its cool black and white 50's vibe. It also totally reminded me of the diner from the comic book Archie where he, Jughead and the gang went to eat when out in Riverdale. The look of the unique puck shaped burgers being smashed into a thin steakburger was a sizzling sight to see. It would also be seared into my mind and memory forever. The epically delicious steakburger, thin and crispy shoestring fries and hand dipped, old fashioned milk shakes a must w any visit. Vegetable soup another compulsory begining. Fast Forward: Late 90's - Post college and now in the workforce in Chicago. There weren't many but managed to find a few in and around the Chi-land suburbs. Oh happy nostalgia wrapped in Steak n Shake sublimeness Paying it Forward: 2000's and beyond. My Son is born and is now introduced to this timeless gem. #goodtimes#shakes#steaks(burgers)#shoestringfries#originaldiner#throwback#memories

I went late. I had never been before, but I was interested in their grass, fed beef and tallow…read morefries. The burger was OK the fries, or so old and so stale. Nothing could've helped them. I'll never go back.

Cookie dough shake

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Wheres my shake?

Westfield Family Restaurant

3.1(141 reviews)

5.9 mi

The ribs were awesome. Going back for more. This restaurant has improved and the orders are…read morefollowed carefully.

The service was pretty good. Our food came quickly and it was tasty. I ordered a ham sub and a lot…read moreof the ham was the fatty part. It was gross. Other than that everything was pretty fresh. Westfields was clean and a cool place. Overall a fine experience.

Westfield family restaurant. 7126 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586 Cool!

Large Cheese Fries Greek Salad Buffalo Wings

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Westfield family restaurant. 7126 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586 Cool!

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Amy J.

Elite 12

108

149

110

1 year ago

Doggie Diner is such a gem in Plainfield! The food is always hot, fresh, and delicious--classic comfort food done right. Their hot dogs, burgers, and fries are all amazing, and the menu has plenty of options to choose from. The staff is always friendly and quick, and the service is consistently great whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. The place has that hometown feel, making it a cozy and reliable spot whenever we're craving something tasty. Definitely a five-star favorite--Doggie Diner never disappoints! read more

Pedro N.

3

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3 months ago

The WORST GYRO I have ever had in my life... the meat was cut in big chunks not cooked thoroughly and the sauce it's definitely not tzatziki sauce worst sauce I've ever had and I don't like the fact that they put the sauce on the The Meat and onions and tomatoes instead of putting it on the side that's the way you make a Gyro... I wish I could give you zero stars because I was super disappointed and when I say the worst hero I've ever had that's an understatement. I do not recommend this place. read more

Patty S.

7

15

8

11 years ago

What a nice surprise for a great fast lunch! It's kind of tucked away but a nice find for a quick meal. Highly recommend!

Tina P.

22

11

4

13 years ago

Great food and the fries were amazing but the staff was not too nice, overall Great place a for sure do again.

Jaclyn O.

0

16

0

7 years ago

Everything I get from here is amazing! Especially the chicken gyro . Inexpensive as well

john s.

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4

0

16 years ago

GREAT BEEF!!!! this real chicago style food a cheap price. i would highly recommend it.

Melissa S.

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3

0

9 years ago

great food and HUGE portions The staff is also very friendly

Jonathan R.

0

7

0

10 years ago

Great food for a great price. The fries are so good!!

G-bone B.

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23

0

10 years ago

Good but not as good as the original in Woodridge.

K G.

3

15

1

14 years ago

Good gyros at a fair price and friendly service!

Ryan K.

23

21

1

14 years ago

$5 hotdog meal deal everyday! Yay!

James H.

0

5

0

8 years ago

Hotdogs are poor for your health.

Rebecca S.

0

2

0

13 years ago

Love the gyro.

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