Recently learned about this hidden gem. Tucked into a small strip mall, this wonderful place has ample seating in a classic 50's theme diner. Parking wasn't an issue at dinner time but might be at lunch. Got a tip to try their Italian beef, so a hot dipped it was. Great chew and beefy flavor. Perfect heat on the giardiniera. Really good fresh cut fries and great cheese for dipping for just a buck. The meal deal was less than $15 and you can get double meat for a buck and a half more. No way I could finish that. Regular size left me stuffed. Great staff and the place was very well kept. You will find classic RC at the soda machine. Looking forward to exploring their menu. Next step, smashburger. I did stop by on a Thursday for the gyro meal deal. I like the smaller chunks vs long strips. Really good tzatziki sauce too. There's no shortage of meat piled on this sandwich and no skimping on fresh cut fries. read more

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I'm assuming any old ownership is gone cause the quality of everything has really dropped, girl taking orders looks like she just made parole and hates the world. What a miserable experience with a hotdog! How do you f up a hotdog? Go here to find out, stale bun and mushy hotdog. read more

The dirty dog is so good! Definitely recommend. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff, clean inside

Stopped in, great ambiance, 50/60's style decore with checkered floor, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe pictures , music instruments old arcade games as well as a friendly staff. It was my 1st time here so I asked for a recommendation, I was told the Italian beef was popular so I went with that. The beef was soft and delicious! Fresh cut fries were absolutely delicious. I also heard the burgers are delicious, so I plan on coming back and trying one. read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - Old school vintage 50"s decore. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Chicago Dog was spot on. Tuesday special 2 dogs! Gave 4 stars only because soggy fries are not my thing. Definitely would come back too bad I live in Oregon lol Customer service was great and fast! read more

Y'all...this place is the real deal! I was over by St Joe's hospital and was starving. I asked my Joliet native husband for a lunch spot recommendation. Two minutes later I walked into a super friendly, delicious little place. The Philly cheesesteak special, large fry and large drink I had came to $11. The large fries are no joke...plan on sharing! read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - Philly cheesesteak, large fry and large drink! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

First time coming here. Wanted to try something new and support a local business. This place is great. Located in a small strip mall, this place has plenty of customers doing take out orders. The Chicago style hot dogs are made to perfection at a great price. The fries are way too greasy for my taste. Staff is friendly, fun and engaging. They have a bathroom which is fairly decent. Great place to try out. read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - a red and white checkered floor - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Food was very good .. the front of the restaurant can be deceiving when look at the restaurant from the outside . The dinning area is real nice . The people are really friendly and provide great customer service . Great atmosphere and great prices ! read more

So, while at work, I was looking for a place to get hotdogs for lunch. There was a place across the street from where I was, but they were outrageous on their prices. I googled hotdogs in joliet, and Jody's popped up. I figured that I would give it a shot. The prices were definitely a lot better. The hot dogs were awesome, but I was not impressed with the fries. They looked over cooked and tasted a little off like the fryer grease was way past, needing to be changed. The decor was cool but seemed a little clutered. The staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

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After reading about the fantastic fries in an article and knowing the owner promotes other local businesses I decided to treat myself. They were right the fries are fantastic! The hot dog was good too. I will definitely be back the staff was friendly and fast read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - Hot Dog Original Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

This place used to be the best for hotdogs. What a let down now. I ordered 2 dogs and they came with ketchup included (yuck) and oops. No biggie. Brought them back up. The replacements were made half-assed without any care or pride. I honestly regret not keeping the first ones and dealing with the ketchup. I'll spend my money elsewhere next time. Waste of money here... read more

I ordered two hot dogs and had them delivered to me for the price of 10.60 no fries or anything else when i clearly asked for the meals. the clerk had such a snotty attitude that they just lost a customer. read more

Nothing to brag about. The food had no taste and the service was awful. The people were not friendly at all.

Jody's hotdogs is a Joliet landmark. Great hotdogs and killer fries. The staff is always friendly and courteous. read more

Been here several times b4, left the kids orthodontist down the street & theyre screaming for hot dogs so...... I pulled Jody's right out of the surprise bag. Kids were like.. What? Huh?! Where are we? I said a stop with good grub! I know the food is primo! I like the dogs! (Ok down the street has dogs that are bigger but honestly Babes are bland.)Jodys never has gotten its due maybe cause Republic av is not a main drag but the hot dogs rock! Lil snap to them, very tasty. Matches Portillos closely & better priced. Fries are good. Service good! Place clean. Many Different dining options to serve your whim. Owners are good people. Happy story as my picky kids say Jody's is now in the mix which, for them means they've attained preferred status. Hard to achieve in my kids world. Worth a stop. They are off the beaten path, but not too hard to find. read more

If it wasn't for their fries tasting exactly like my late mother's, I'd never touch this place again. Their phone system sucks, and every gyro plate with fries on the side, no tomatoes or onions somehow ends up with no gyro sauce. Every single freaking time. This place is more disappointing than finding out Santa Claus isn't real. Remember that feeling as a kid? That's every time I order from this place. Unless I go there in person and double check every single item in every single bag. Calling the order in makes it more screwed up, and sending someone else makes me just throw the Food to the dogs. No seriously. I've probably thrown about $100 worth of food on the floor from this restaurant for my dogs to eat because they don't do stuff right when I order delivery. And the kicker is they decided to become a chain so they can spread their disappointment all around the Joliet & Morris area! If fries aren't your thing, go to Mr Sub instead for gyros, or Hey Hot Dog for Hot Dogs. heck, anywhere else for that matter. Because this place hasn't improved, their delivery sucks because you have to rely on using their phone system, and door dash charges a premium to deal with them. read more

We have been wanting to try Jody's hotdog for awhile and WOW WAS IT FANTASTIC !!! The delivery guys was so nice!!!! The sand had enough beef for 2 sandwiches and very good! The patty welt was cook perfect we will be back thank you so much!!! read more

The French fries are the real star in this dog joint. I've been here twice and have to say the patty melt was tasty and they have a decent Pizza puff. I haven't had the hot dog because it's not Vienna. read more

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Food is alway good , really enjoy the beef sandwich here and the large cheese fries which are good and a lot of cheese read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Ordered a BLT and it was made poorly. I wouldn't have given it to my dog. I was very disappointed. I initially ate the half with the bow dollar size crumble of bacon thinking ok I won't complain. But as you see by the picture I opened the other half and was even more disappointed. I returned the other half and got my money back. One of the managers present assisted in the refund but did not have time to remake my sandwich and asked that I come back Thursday. Overall my experience was less than great and disappointing when I just attempted to support local business. read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - The other half was all tomatoes some lettuce but only had the bow dollar size crumble of bacon on it. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

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simply the very, very best in joliet il area!!!! their service and food selections are excellent and absolutely delicious!!! they obviously realy,realy care about each and every loyal customer that very positively patronizes this wonderful gem and a local icon!!!!! please do yourself and family a fantastic favor and stop by jodys hot dogs for a truly delightful eating experience!!!! read more

Omg. Totally absolutely disgusting. I was in line going to order and one of the employees was in the kitchen making an order and hocking up a lougie. So freaking nasty. I walked right out. Just repulsive read more

Delicious! I ordered a Greek salad with Feta and gyro meat. Literally the best salad I've had in a really long time everything was fresh, crisp and flavorful. Complete with onions, tomato, olives, peppers and feta cheese and topped with a seasoning blend. Soo yummy. And only 10$ delivered! read more

Jody's Hot Dogs - a close up of a hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Joliet, Illinois

Great menu, decent prices and I've liked everything I've tried so far. I recommend the hot dogs & the bbq beef sandwich. The French fries are fabulous read more

Jody's was an unexpected pleasure. I recently moved nearby, and the first day in my new apartment I figured hey, why not give it a try? Prices were decent, and it seemed to have good reviews. I started with the gyro plate which is MASSIVE. Seriously, it must be at least 1/2 pound of meat! Next time I am going to ask them to put it on a salad versus a pita as another reviewer did. I generally low carb, and that's more or less a perfect meal. The homemade soup I tried was good, but too salty for my tastes. Of course, I am also salt-averse somewhat. The fries are hand-cut and very good. My friend ate all mine, and they had no complaints. I tried a chicago dog (sans bun) and it was delish, as well as authentic. This place is not Portillos; it's quite good, and everything is visibly hand made. Give it a shot once. I think most of the enjoyment of Portillos is more nostalgia. The food is great there too, don't get me wrong, but it's not zomgamazing, really. Delivery to my apartment nearby was also super fast. They told me 20 minutes for an order one time, and they were there in six with all the food super hot. Every time I've had delivery it's been spectacular. It is the typical Chicago gyro/dog/beef joint done much better than I've had previously. read more

I put in my order for a hot dog, small fries, and small coke at 7 pm. The location is 13 minutes away from my location, and they said they would be here within 30 minutes, it is past 8, so I figured I would call. I call at 7:57, and they tell me "he is leaving now", well, it's been an hour, and he isn't even on his way yet? This is my first experience with them and I'm not liking it so far. Better hope the hot dog tastes FREAKING AMAZING. Update: received my food at 8:17; the hot dog is pretty good, however the fries are hard and cold, and the ice in my coke has melted so it tastes like water with a gross taste. Will not be buying from there again. read more

Are you kidding me where should I start? Everything here is just phenomenal and if there's any problems they absolutely have great service and always compromise or willing to fix it. This is a great small family business that I absolutely endorse. Quality great eats. Love umm all. read more

I love the french fries here. The staff is always friendly. And, if you live near or work near they do deliver. Check out they daily specials. The only real bad thing is I do not like the Tzatziki for the Gyro's. I always have a full belly and a smile on my face when I head out. read more

A great place to grab a quick bite. Great Chicago style hot dogs, and just about every other type of diner food you can imagine. Friendly service too! read more

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My family has been going here for decades. It was Sam's Hotdogs, then Porky's (with two locations at that time), then because Judy's, then the owner of the pizza place bought it, named it Jody's, and now it's on the current owners who've had it since like 2011. The new owners are great, the menu has much more variety. As others have mentioned, the fries are hit or miss, ask for them for well done fries, it strangely get's the sogginess to go away. The dogs good, gyro's are my favorite anywhere in the city. I like my beefs dipped, and theirs fit the bill perfectly. But my ABSOLUTE favorite! My mother is handicapped and we live very close by, They normally deliver only for lunch, but for her, they will deliver dinner if I have to work over and can't make it home in time for dinner. THAT is above and beyond service, So even when the fries are a little off, I overlook it, because they treat me like family! In fact, I just purchased 50 of their groupon's to give out to friends and family to support this place! read more

One visit so far. The shrimp dinner is okay. My biggest complaint is that it seems to me that this place is trying to showcase a 1950's atmosphere, but it doesn't quite pull it off while they play music from today's artists. Play more era appropriate music.....Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Frankie Avalon, any number of Doo Wop tunes. Also, a vintage Juke box would be a great addition to this place. I will be coming back to sample the rest of the menu. I have high hopes for this place to be a regular stop for me. read more

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After one garlic fry I'll be back! Oh my god food like when I was a kid going to the hotdog stands with my grandparents. The smells coming out of the open kitchen are amazing. The staff is wonderfully personable and the decor is fun. Tucked into a little nothing strip mall a total jewel! Should be on everyones bucket list! read more

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I am a frequent visitor of Jody's and well its always good! Love the fry's the most, but the Cheeseburger is not to be under estimated, some kind of yeah every time. Highly recommend them, can't get any more Chicago than this in the burbs! read more

All I have to say is don't order the tuna melt sandwich. It was a major disappointment.

Jody's is a good, old-fashioned greasy hot dog stand. It is very challenging to find something healthy to eat, but that isn't their niche. The hot dogs are good. I like the gyros, too. read more

We love Jody's. Hot dog is delicious, so is the beef and French fries. Gyros! They also just got Mac and cheese bites which are also delicious read more

Absolutely amazing place. If you want a great tasting and super affordable lunch, give this place a try. Try the deep fried pickles.

What ever lady answers the phone should not be, I feel like every time I order from there I have to be overly nice to not upset her. If she didn't understand you she is going to say "what" with an attitude. She sincerely sounds miserable. The reason she didn't get this place 1 star is because the delivery guy is super nice and the food is very good. They also deliver!!!!! read more

Chili cheese dog, fries, pizza puff all good. Chili cheese dog, fries, pizza puff all good. Chili cheese dog, fries, pizza puff all good. Chili cheese dog, fries, pizza puff all good. read more

The absolute BEST hot dogs in town! If you are looking for authentic Chicago style hot dogs and beef don't hesitate to come here. The owner stopped in and told a great story while we ate there. I can't wait to come back. I miss Chicago cuisine. read more