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    Irving's For Red Hot Lovers

    3.4 (133 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Supposed to be a tamale with chilli
    Al R.

    This is the most pathetic excuse for a tamale boat I've ever had. Do you see chilli ? Maybe a dusting. If you're going to charge people for something then put some on so can get some with each bite. And this was advertised as a large tamale. It's the same size as a Tom Tom tamale but cut in half. It looks like someone puked in the dish. The hot dog bun is cold. The hot dog is over cooked. If you're reading this review, look up another hot dog place in the area. Don't waste your money here any worse than this place.

    Barely any chicken
    Sara C.

    I grew up going to Irvings and lately it has really felt like it is going down hill. I love a good dive, but everything feels dirty. The tables, behind the counter. The gentleman behind the counter handled my food with barehands, which is in violation of code. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and the chicken was so thin -- I felt so ripped off. I understand times are hard for everybody, however what they charged me for was really not okay.

    Irving's Pure Beef Red Hots, Irving's Double Pure Beef Red Hots, Beer-Battered Mozzarella Sticks, and Sweet Potato Fries.
    Audrey O.

    We had 2 hot dogs, 2 cheeseburgers and 1 bratwurst. Easy ordering and pickup. Hot dogs were yummy, cheeseburgers were classic-- 1 sister mentioned it being a bit overcooked but we attribute that to the cooking style and wasn't a big deal; the bratwurst was good too! The mozzarella sticks and sweet potato fries as sides were amazing!!! Definitely recommend both options. Thanks, Irving's For reference: double pure beef red hot: grilled onions, relish, ketchup, sweet peppers, and celery salt. sweet potato fries and mozzarella sticks. pure beef red hot: sauerkraut and celery salt; cheeseburger with tomato, mayo, and ketchup; cheeseburger with tomato lettuce mayo and ketchup -- all $36 for 5 people.

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    Rohan D.

    Nothing like an authentic Chicago style hot dog. Good Chicago dog joints are all over the metropolitan area, but north of Mustard's Last Stand in Evanston, this is the only game in town. And it's right off I-94 so just a perfect location for driving home after a Northwestern home game. Service is good, no danger of some idiot putting ketchup on my dog. That's justifiable homicide you know. There are two hot dog places near where I live in Milwaukee both claiming to serve up Chicago style hot dogs but both places try to put ketchup on and of course that's why they need the bullet proof glass. I don't know who would complain about the prices here, this is the North Shore. Other than my car, the cheapest car in the lot was a two year old Jaguar. The prices here a right in line with the neighborhood. I am pretty sure I was in line behind someone's butler last time I was here. I don't know about anything else on the menu besides the hot dogs and fries, and I don't know why you would even think about ordering anything besides hot dogs and fries. Oh, sorry, yeah the polish and fries are also good. But really I wouldn't even glance at the rest of the menu. Don't forget the Omeprazole.

    Cheddar Fries
    James L.

    Irving's is a North Shore staple. I have been coming here with my family for 20+ years and have never been disappointed. The gyro burger, Chicago dogs, char-cheddar dogs, and cheddar fries are all incredible. The staff is super friendly and have all worked here for decades, love the service and friendly conversations every time we walk in. Can't wait to go back next week!

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    Rob D.

    Visiting family in the area and stopped by to enjoy some Chicago deliciousness. I love that they offer both a jumbo hot dog and a double dog and you can get your dog steamed/boiled or char-grilled. Great burgers and Italian Beef too and don't forget the awesome cheddar fries with the thick cheese.

    Fish sandwich.
    Jacob J.

    Maybe two decades and some years back Chicago had it's own Irving's location till they moved. Bleh! I remember walking there with my old man and getting all sorts of delicious char foods. For my young age I never understood what the heck, "for red hot lovers" meant but assumed it had to do with dating. "So this is where I could take chicks" (I was under ten, alright) Obviously it's meaning is for those that love red hots or hot diggity dogs as my Ma so lovingly likes to call them. Irving's is a char house, so most of your favorites you would love. Full staff with many working the line so you get your food pretty quickly. This place is tiny compared to the store they once had in Peterson Park. Weekday afternoons are usually busy with service folk and local corporate types. They are found in a strip mall with ample parking. Seating is the curved wooden booth style and they have booths for two and up to four. During Lent or when I feel like it, I'll stop by and have their fried fish (cod) sandwich. Shredded lettuce, tartar the way it should be and a thick slice of sandwich style tomato. Hits the spot, but just for (reminiscing) I'll have a red hot also. Not the best when following each other. A perfect order with some friends would be a few char favorites and definitely some cheese fries. Their food isn't heavy, so you can leave feeling satisfied and not bloated. Always made fresh to order. Recently Irving's had an offer through Groupon, so thank you Irving's for offering them, I made great use of those and probably stopped over more often than I have in the not so recent past.

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    Great place right here located in the plaza. The service is always great. The food is always made fresh to order.

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    Great food and quick service at affordable prices! Good selection of appetizers and shakes too.

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    4 years ago

    Irving's has been doing it right for years. Dogs beef. It's all good here. Can't go wrong with anything you choose. You'll like bit here.

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    4 years ago

    Best Cheese Fries and Polish Sausages in town. 10/10 would recommend stopping here for a quick bite! Always a family favorite!

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    The big guy that is the manager personifies customer service to the max.i have been going here for over 20years.the char polish is awesome.

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    Dirty. Ordered ice cream on a hot day. It was like soup. I threw out the ice cream or white sugar souip. YUCK

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