We stumbled upon this little gem, and decided to stop in. Being Chicagoans, we love a good hot dog…read moreor Polish sausage, and it looked good as they advertised that their products are from the Vienna sausage company. (A Chicago Institution). We are so glad that we stopped. Deliciousness abounds!! I had the Polish sausage prepared Chicago style, and my husband had the Maxwell Street Polish.... both with fries. Everything was hot and fresh. It was the best we've had in a long time. Prices were fair. Service was great.

I've always said "let yelpers lead the way" this place has rave reviews and I'm glad I listened. I…read morewas pretty miffed last time I went to Portillo and they changed the brand of hot dogs they use. Blasphemy! Everyone knows the best hot dogs are Vienna beef and anyone from Chicago or NYC will attest to that. T Allen's is good, but the buns are blah. A real Chicago dog had a steamed poppyseed bun. This place checked all the boxes and was cheap! I used to go to a place in Michigan City with my dad every time we went to the movies. This place " tastes like my childhood" thank you for the nostalgia. It's nothing fancy, just some sweet ladies working behind the counter. Grab a meal here then go to St Patrick's park for a picnic. They also have burgers, Italian beef, and ice cream, plus soup! I'll be back!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed our Cowboy and Pizza dogs, as well as the poutine. All…read morevery tasty. There are helpful pictures of all the menu items, so you can buy with confidence. Cute little walk in joint with some outside seating.

Got the Cowboy dog and poutine. The bun was soft and the French fried onions were slightly spicy…read more The poutine is was perfectly smoky and the cheese curds had the squeak. Really great.

I love this place! They always have a good selection of hot dogs that are made just right…read more My coworkers and I get this place a couple times a month it seems, and they ALWAYS deliver. Another huge reason that keeps me coming back is the people that work there, they are always so happy and talkative when I walk in. From the first time I ordered it to now, I have not called in an order simply because I enjoy talking to the folks behind the counter, they really know how to make you feel welcome in a seemingly unwelcoming world. Thank you, Eddie!

I'd say "don't ask it to be anything it's not". It's a hotdog joint - period. It seems to be a…read morefamily affair and they are all super-proud of it and were great fun visiting with us about it. They do many kinds of dogs and a few other sandwiches. Now here's the bad news: they have no "fryer" so no fries! No onion rings! No potato skins! No Tater Tots! The good news is that it's worth going just for the dogs. Toppings are perfect. I had a perfect Chicago-style and my wife loved her All American. We split a dog with kraut. Still needing sides, wife had Mac & Cheese that she liked and I enjoyed "Grandma's" slaw. It was just like my grandma's! So - get in the mood for a hot dog and go get them. Recommended!

Delicious --recommend 2 ha. Chips were also good a fun easy lunch or beach dinner to take and go by…read morethe water

Amazing hot dogs and service. We had the Jalapeño Popper and Mac and Cheese dogs. Delicious…read more Homemade strawberry lemonade was delicious too. Highly recommend!!!! Can't wait to come back.

I have to say that this little gem is hidden in the corner of it's shopping plaza and is a must…read morevisit. The owners are great and very personable. We had great service and great food. We got some soup before we left and it's probably the best beef noodle soup I've had. I highly recommend stopping by and enjoying a dog or two. The slaw dog and Reuben dog were a smash hit and I can't wait to try some of the others soon.

Ok, it's hot dogs, mostly, I get it. They also have good soups. Price is right, food is tasty…read more Every fry order is cooked per order so you always get hot fresh fries, I appreciate that. Owners are always friendly and kind. This is a staple for my son and I who visit about once a week. If you like hot dogs, best in the city

Second visit here downtown South Bend. Tuesday's and Thursday's right in front of the Morris from…read more11a-2p. Support the local business and get a hot dog, it is worth every bite. Tried the parmesan fries for the first time this visit and not disappointing at all. Friendly staff, remembered us from our last visit. We brought friends this time to get in on the greatness.

Short version: friendly service, delicious (and possibly bizarre) food! So good, this deserved to…read morebe my first yelp review! My story: When I was visiting Vancouver, Canada, there was a street vendor who served "Japanese hot dogs". They were quite scrumptious, and I was jealous that the city residents could have these fancy dogs anytime they pleased. I am jelly no more. While touring the Wellfield Botanical Gardens during their special "Tulips and Tunes" festival, the Wiener Shack made their presence known. I stopped by their booth to grab a drink (a bottle of Boylan birch beer), and decided to return. Upon coming back, I tried the "Vortex". Ahh, the Vortex. What a fantastic adventure of a hot dog. Take a delightfully seasoned hot dog, add Sargento's provolone cheese, grilled onions, a dash of some raspberry something-or-other sauce, and pack it all into... a glazed twist doughnut. I know what you're thinking: WTF. Well, I guarantee you that it was most delicious. Also, the guy and lady who was running the stand were very friendly and helped me with recommendations. And I can't believe that this is right here in Goshen. I WILL be checking out their storefront sometime.

Waka Dog is the definition of "hole in the wall" local spot! My boys and I were visiting from out…read moreof town to catch a basketball game and wanted a quick bite to eat before we hit the road. Enter Waka Dog! When we walked in the door, I was getting the vibe that the decor had not changed in many years. From the classic Vienna hotdogs posters to the random hand drawn signs, I was getting excited because I had a sense it didn't even matter what the decor was because the food must be so good this place will NEVER shut down! Lol! But then I discovered the secret sauce. The lady that waited on us was one of the kindest humans I met! It was almost like she was family, and she was gonna make sure we were taken care of! Her service was amazing and she made sure our cups were full the whole time. Now to the food... I'm a sucker for a good old Maxwell Street style Polish sausage and they NAILED IT! No frills or remixing required...sausage, mustard, onions, sport peppers! Perfection! Not to mention the fries, which were a dark horse favorite. All in all, it was the perfect spot to feel at home before we headed home! Will definitely be back! Hopefully they wouldn't have changed a thing!

If you want excellent service and a family friendly experience with delicious dogs then this is…read moreyour place!

It was lunchtime in July 2026 and my boyfriend was surprised to learn that I had never been inside…read moreof a Portillo's before (I once got a shake at their drive-thru about a year ago though). So our lunch location was quickly chosen and we went in. Immediately, I was surrounded by vintage Americana memorabilia, reminiscent of a Route 66 diner, in a VERY large space. The shock of the decor was intense yet very exciting! So if you are unaware, this location is one of 107 Portillo's around the US and is a fast-casual hot dog restaurant chain based founded in 1963 out of Chicago. This location opened in 2018 and is one of 6 locations in Indiana. The food is like Five Guys if it specialized in hot dogs instead of burgers and if it went for a maximalist decor concept instead. For lunch, my bf and I ordered: 2 Chicago dogs $3.99 each, 1 Char'diniera dog $4.99 (a pepper and cheese stuffed hot dog), 1 side salad $5.89, and 1 order of onion rings $3.89. The prices are not too bad in my opinion! It took about 5ish minutes for our order to be ready. I thought the meat and bun were of quality and the salad was generous with cheese. My bf loved the limited-time-only Char'diniera hot dog and thought it was one of the best fast food hot dogs he had ever had! High praise indeed haha! Personally, I've had better Chicago style dogs but enjoyed Portillo's version very much. Neither of us had the calorie budget for one of their cake milkshakes - where they put AN ENTIRE SLICE OF CAKE INTO A MILKSHAKE. And yes, it is an incredibly gluttonous 1500 calories. RIP to whomever gets one of these more than once! Overall, I had a good time and a pleasant experience and I will definitely have Portillo's again.

Ok this is tough. I wanted to like this place the atmosphere is clean, and fun in an old charming…read moreway. The oldies music was enjoyable. The staff were not friendly or able to well describe the food we almost ordered a BOX of fries for $20. Vs the Large fries that was plenty for us. We both found ourselves catching glaring looks from the staff that was awkward . It feels like we're just in the way, 'can you move so I can clean that table.' The beef and sausage bowls were ok, a bit of a soup and the beef was gritty. The sausage was fantastic! The fries were too salty for my bride, but I liked them and the cheese sauce was good. The Chocolate shake was tasty ! Overall not sure I'm heading back, but give it a try maybe your experience will be better.

A true oasis! We were doing a long bike ride. Digzy's was at the halfway point. We had the loaded…read morefrito bowl and a Chicago dog. The Chicago dog was perfect with fresh ingredients and a nice crunch from the pickle slice. Hard to beat the loaded Frito bowl though: a layer of Fritos on the bottom, then chili, cheese,lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. We were totally rejuvenated and ready to go after this perfect outdoor luncheon. It's next to the railroad tracks at Hudson Lake. This is definitely well off the beaten path and well worth the trip. It's a place where time stands still. It could be the 40's or the 50's where you took the train from Chicago for a picnic and maybe never left? There's also an ice cream stand next to Digzys' so you've really got it all here. Check out of the rat race and return to a kinder gentler time!

Working out here in New Carlisle and needed a solid spot for lunch. This place was awesome, food is…read moredelicious! And great friendly service! Will return.