After a disappointing dinner at Antique Taco my crew was still hungry. So after driving around dazed and confused Henry's is where we wound up. Henry's is a small place with order at the counter service. The lady working was pretty friendly, and she had this sarcastic humor with me that I totally appreciated. She was a lot of fun. I fall in love with people who make me laugh! Anywho I ordered a hot dog and fry, and I was informed that the hot dog already comes with fries which was cool. My hotdog was awesome. The fries were just okay although my two compadres thought they were amazing. Maybe I just wasn't in a French fry kinda mood. My boyfriend was quite dismayed that I snatched a piece of his pizza puff. I thought he was going to bite my fingers off lol! But, I see why- that Motherf*cking pizza puff was sooooooooooooooooooooooo good. I'm not even kidding. That sh*t prompted me to get off my big ass and purchase one. I don't know what they do, but that was the best pizza puff I've had in awhile!! I really wanted to try a shake, but the whole lactose intolerant thing kept me away today. I decided that I'd rather not be bloated for the rest of the evening! I'll be back!!! read more

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My girlfriend and I swung by Henry's after spending an afternoon at the zoo (it is no more than 15 minutes away). It easy to find as the giant hot dog stands out. We both ordered hot dogs with RC Cola to drink (nice to see something other than Coke or Pepsi). The food was fantastic, the hot dogs were some of the best I've had. Being our first time there I didn't realize the fries came wrapped up with the hot dogs. Doh! The building is old, the parking lot has seen better days, but who cares? Henry's was part of Rt 66 and a little bit of that history can be seen while you eat. We both enjoyed our first time at Henry's and will definitely go back. read more

Is it spring yet? After a four month hibernation in an effort to avoid the worst winter ever, I am ready to get out and start yelping. First stop is this Cicero Icon, Henry's. After years of driving by and being fascinated by the sign announcing that a Henry's Hot Dog is a meal, I finally decided to stop in. The hot dog stand is in kind of a scruffy looking area with a gravel parking lot. After dodging a few pot holes, I pulled up and walked in. Henry's offers the typical Hot Dog Stand menu, Italian Beefs, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Fries, and Tom Tom Tamales. They also feature some pretty good milk shakes as well. Soda's are that awful RC Cola and Diet Rite stuff which I avoid. Green River on tap too. I ordered two hot dogs and a cool Henry's T Shirt. The hot dogs were great, plain steamed buns with beef hot dogs. Toppings were onions, sport peppers, mustard. dill spear and relish. They skip the celery salt and tomato which is OK with me. Fries that they pile on the hot dog are nice, hot and crispy, not tepid and soggy like some places. Hot dog was good and the tube steak had a nice snap to it. T Shirt was a certified chick magnet. I reeked of onions for a couple of hours but I walked away happy, smelly and really hip in my Henry's T Shirt. read more

Another "before I was born" restaurant. Henry's has the best Chicago-style hot dogs ever. This is the ONLY place i will eat hot dogs. They are quick, and so frigging tasty. There's a reason they've been around since the 50's. If anyone ever checks it out, let me know how much you love it. read more

Best hot dogs in the Chicago area. And that says a lot because our standards are quite high. Comes with fries wrapped around it, and everything on it is mustard, pickle, onions, and hot peppers. Parking can be rough during a lunch hour, but you don't go to a place like this to park your car. Great old route 66 nostalgia without the nostalgic prices. Very reasonable prices. read more

local institution for sure Bring your Cash !! no charge no checky just cash you buy now love hot dog long time we popped in here to see what it was all about and it is about goodness in your tummy, hooked up by a great crew we got a couple double dogs and fries and a couple Pizza Puffs the real deal baby, broke the BF's pizza puff cherry and he was diggin it read more

Very quick, however was a good value. I could spent more for a higher end Chicago dog but I didn't have the time plus why spend the money.

I first started walking to Henry's hot dog stand in the late 50's and that was every time I was able to dig up .25 cents and the sign said it's a meal in itself because there were french fry's wrapped in with the hot dog my order was always the same [one with] which translate to a hot dog with everything and hot peppers I now have lived on the East coast for almost 30 years and for 30 years I have been searching for a steamed hot dog and steamed bun on the East Coast nothing even close, I often visit Chicago with friends from Ct.and we are all in agreement that Henry's Hot Dog stand provide the best representation of a true Chicago style hot dog with their Chili Dog a close second if someone would ask me if I came back here to visit my family or did fly out to get Henry's hot dogs I think that I would keep my mouth shut but only until I get to Henry's. {*_*} read more

It's a meal in itself! That's the slogan on the sign and it's true. The hot dogs are terrific. I have never had anything else on the menu because I can't stray from the Henry's slogan. I agree with the other reviewer about the parking lot, watch out for sink holes to the center of the earth. read more

Henry's Drive-In - Henry's - Fast Food Near Me - Cicero, Illinois

Today was my first time trying Henry's and I wasn't impressed. I ordered the chili dog and fry special,Chili tastes very bland and runny. The best part of the meal was the fry and the bread sad to say. If you would like a regular hot dog,then this is your place. read more

I am now 68, but went to Henry's when I was in my 20's and 30's. Trying to live some of my past I went to Henry's again for hot dogs- they ARE NOT the same as I remember them. Food is way overpriced for a bland hot dog, bun, mustard, hot peppers and about 25 fries. Woman at counter had a personality of a rock. Won't be going back- this has now been erased from my past as well as Villa Nova pizza in Stickney. read more

My boyfriend and I love coming here on dates, as it's close to home, cheap, filling and satisfying. You really can't expect much as it's small (and a fast food place),but a very nice Route 66 staple. Haven't had it until a few months ago,as I use to live closer to Cermak than Odgen. But moving to this side of the tracks, it's nice to know that there is a close local joint that I can go to, to get my fill of hotdogs and fries - and the occasional pizza puff. Will continue to give them my service, for as long as they are open. read more

I have been eating their hot dogs for 49 years, good old style place from the 1950's, ( last time the parking lot was paved) the temp is hot when you open the dogs, very good taste. read more

Hot dogs are great. Fries are great. Prices for other items are reasonable, including Pizza Puffs. Parking lot needs some serious work. Seeing as how I don't care one bit about the parking lot, I've gotta go with a 4/5. They could definitely stand to include some more fries, and the fact that they only take cash (which sucks when you never have cash on you) sucks for me (since I can't eat here) and them (since they're losing out on sales). But it's cheap enough and their "french fry in bun" style is one you'll remember. It's a still-vibrant relic of the old Route 66 you have to try, coming or going. read more

Best hotdog in Chicago area, every time i returned to the area from Washington D.C. I stopped in for two or three combos.

I have loved these Hot Dogs since I was a kid. This was the first Hot Dog I ever had! I have been going there over 40 years! I agree with Dale G. "It's about the flavor of the hot dog not all the toppings on top of it that make a tasty dog." They only put onion, mustard, pickle, and hot peppers on an all beef Henry dog, and then they smother it with perfect golden french fries. Get the Chocolate Malt with it, and you don't need anything else. Except... maybe a Tom Tom Tamale' on a Bun, all dressed up! MMM! 5 Star Hot Dog! read more

WHAT a hot dog, holy cow!! It was so good. We will be coming back to this institution of great hot dog eats.

Very sick off a fish sandwich on Good Friday. Called to let them know and the lady was very short and then hung up. Been coming here since 1975 no longer. read more

Amazing hot dog. The sign says it all. Fries come rolled up with the sandwich. Get all the fixings and enjoy. read more

Henry's Drive-In - Classic Diner with limited seating and a great menu! - Fast Food Near Me - Cicero, Illinois

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Typical place to get burgers, hotdogs, beef, and shakes! They make all of this and they make it great! They sure know what they are doing. read more

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I have been eating here since I was a child. Loved it back then and still love it now. And what I love the best is that their hotdogs still taste exactly the same. Yummy. I have tried other food items which also are very good but keep coming back for those hotdogs. read more

I grew up about a mile from Henry's so I may be a little biased about this place, but Henry's is one of my favorite hot dogs in Chicago. Henry's has a different style of hot dog than most others I've had in Chicago, as it doesn't have that "snap" when you bite into it like you do at Gene & Judes or Portillo's, but its equally delicious. The fries come right on top of the hot dog and are an excellent complement. I advise sticking with the hot dog here, but do whatever floats your boat! PS. I gave Henry's a 5/5 as I did grow up with it, and it's a great hot dog and fries. However, I must say Henry's is second place in my book behind Gene & Judes. read more

Henry's Drive-In is a "Meal in Itself", as the vintage neon sign proudly proclaims. This hotdog and beef stand has been here so long that it used to be on the old Route 66, which should give you a hint as to how long it has been around.. On this stretch of road in Cicero (YES, it is still in Cicero as it right off 61st Ct) , Henry's and Paul Bunyan's used to be the kings of hot dogs, and were long-time rvials. You may remember Paul Bunyan's as having one of the original fiberglass "Muffler Men", replacing the muffler with a giant hot dog. This was a local landmark until it closed in 2003. Henry's has a great beef, and tasty dogs that they cover in fries. This place is often jam-packed during lunchtime, so come early and pay CASH, no credit cards! I have been here many times and although I may be a little biased towards it, it also is a Chicagoland landmark with great food. Eating in my car, I look up at the ancient neon sign with the hotdog and fries and I sigh pleasantly, thinking of a kinder, simpler past that I was not alive to experience. I hope Henry's will be around for a long time- the place is historic as it is a good, cheap place to eat. read more

Classic hot dog joint, cheerful counter service and a really tasty meal - works for me! It's kind of small inside but they hustle behind the counter and the crowds move fast. I like that I can go by on my way home, get a dog and fries and they are still piping hot when I get to my house. Get a cup of melted cheddar for the fries, then they are perfect! Prices are reasonable and everything I have tried is good but the cheese dog and fries is my personal fave- great flavor to the dog and nice salty crispy fries - yum!! read more

excellent beef and hot dogs. parking lot is a bit rough on your car's shocks, but the food is great and the shakes are HUGE and delicious. we'll be back! read more

Henry's Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Cicero, Illinois

Pro: Friendly staff Con: I'm not a fan of their Hot Dog. The bun was extra soggy and tasted funny. I haven't tasted anything else from their menu after tasting their hot dog. read more

Five Star hot dogs! The parking lot is crap! The building is plain! I hear there's decades of history here because of Route 66, But who cares? All I know is,The Hot Dogs are AWESOME!!!!!!! If I lived close by I eat one every day! read more

If I'm not mistaken this place has been around since the 1950's...its a small eat in place..which most of the time I see cops eating there...lol...I have been here in some time...but must say their hotdogs are good...and also the chilli cheese fries... =) will have to come again to give it a more updated review... read more

I used to work at Henry's as a teenager back in the 80's! I gained sooooo much weight! Best hot dogs in all the towns around! And Mr. & Mrs. Henry were the best! Here's another tip when ordering the hot dogs......If you want everything (mustard, pickles, onions, tomatoes, & relish) including peppers, order "one with", if you want everything except peppers, order "one without". If you just can't handle the fries on top of your dog(try it, you'll like it!), don't forget to say "fries on the side". read more

There's a reason this place has been around since the 50's. They simply have the best hot dogs on the planet. If you're in the area, definitly check it out. read more

When I actually have time to take a lunch break I go to Henry's for a grilled cheese and fries. The other reviews are correct about the fry portions but it's the perfect amount for me. I'm in and out within 5 minutes and back to work. Overall good food and fast, friendly service:) read more

This place is very iconic when its referenced by anything old Cicero/Berwyn and Route 66. I for one, don't care for hot dogs, it took me a while to get over the false myth of what's inside a hot dog, but I make an exception here. Even to this day, I've never had a dog that had such a good all-round beef flavor (take that Superdawg). Yeah, their shoestring fries aren't all that great. Really salty, no flavor, and super greasy. Cash is still king here, as they haven't got with the times with accepting other forms of payment. read more

got a dog and a pizza puff. good overall quality, though the fries were a little lacking. i took my girlfriend from New Mexico here and had been spouting off about Vienna dogs, etc and how you can tell a good joint by the V in the window. as we walked in i saw no sign anywhere but knew they were 100% beef dogs. after we finished eating i asked a girl making dogs what kind of dogs they serve and she said she didn't know (come on! any good joint should at least know what they serve). but then she asked who might be the owner and that lady said they are some dogs made especially for them and are not available anywhere for sale. in any event it was good. read more

I could be biased because this is the place I used to go to as a kid for lunch. This place has pretty good fast food. The hot dogs and fries are amazeballs. Be warned: they wrap the fries in with the hotdog. So they aren't isolated. I like the food here and you will too. Oh they now take credit and debit cards. read more

Drive 10 miles for a hot dog? Heck yeah! Ever since I was a kid my dad would take the family to a place called Bunyon's for hot dogs and Italian Beefs. It had a huge Paul Bunyon out front and made the best hot dogs around. Bunyon's eventually closed and my dad then started taking us down the street to Henry's Drive-In. Henry's truly belongs on Route 66 and has that vibe of Americana that is getting harder and harder to find every day. The dogs and the buns are steamed and stuffed with fries, onions, mustard, peppers and pickle. Hands down the best hot dogs I've ever had. When I got married I took my wife there who didn't understand why we had to drive all the way to Cicero for a hot dog. She became a believer at the first bite. If you have some time to kill and want to go off the beaten path, go the Henry's. Just bring your own drink because their soda tastes like their machine has not been cleaned in 10 years. And still I give them 5 stars. read more

Good food for the price you pay. The menu has extended, so there are more yummy things to try. Best hot dogs within walking distance from my home. read more

Henry's Hot Dog's r the best dogs in the Suburbs and the way they put those crispy, tasty fries right on top of the dog is AWESOME! It's unfortunate all the Sheep flock out to River Grove to get an OVERATED dog at G&J's. Henry's Dog's blows them away! It's about the flavor of the hot dog not all the toppings on top of it that make a tasty dog. Also they have a nice variety of other foods and sides that u can get to go along with them. Give em a try so u can see for urself. Get the Double Dog...Double the Goodness!!!! read more

This place has history and takes me back to my youth. They are always friendly behind the counter and make a delicious classic Chicago style hotdog with fries. read more

Very cheaply made & not in the good way =/ I wanted to try this place out because of all the good reviews & was very disappointed I got a hotdog w/fries and opened it to see a plain hotdog on a aldi store bun with a pinch of fries on top of the hotdog, it tasted very plain & the fries weren't any better will not be going there ever again. read more

Only thing saving this place is the semi edible Hormel chili they serve on chili dogs or in bowls. That's really about it.