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    Johnny's Red Hots

    4.2 (155 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    JoHan W.

    Food was just OK, very clean place to eat. A little pricey, but most places are these days. Took a while to get our food. That being said they do make each order fresh. The French fries were a bit greasy and soggy.

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    Jodi S.

    Nice and clean store front. Very polite and helpful workers. Obviously a newer cashier, did great. Asked questions and was pleasant. Food was made fresh and tasted great. I would've liked more cheese on the chili cheese fries. The regular fries were hot and perfect.

    Turkey Sub...requested extra Mayo...got ALL the Mayo in the restaurant
    Danika H.

    DO NOT ask for extra Mayo! Geesh!!!! There is SO much Mayo on this sandwich everything in the sandwich keeps spilling out! Only my second time trying this place out because I love their fries but if this is what extra Mayo means then I probably won't be back.

    Pepper & Egg with Hot Peppers.  It's not even Friday during lent!  I love it!

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    The food is so good, best Chicken Gyros in Illinois so good, nice people and clean restaurant.

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    Thank you very, very much very much appreciated

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    3 years ago

    Fresh hot food every time! I have tried a lot off the menu, but my favorite is the hotdogs!!

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    12 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Nice service. Great chili dogs! Good amount of options. Good prices. Have definitely been back at least 3 times

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    4 years ago

    The fried oreos are amazing! I have never been before but will be coming back for a hot dog or burger!

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    6 years ago

    So good ! Can't wait to order again. The delivery was quick !!!!! Get the hot dogs and Italian beefs

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    6 years ago

    My go to spot whenever I feel like hot dogs, burgers, or gyros.

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    5 years ago

    They have the best hog dogs and cheese fries! Their fried Oreos are really good too! Love this place

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    5 years ago

    Nice to support local business. Italian Beef and or cheese dogs always a good offer.

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    Amazing gyros! The gyros tastes awesome. We love their mozzarella sticks, French fries, and gyros.read more

    Wow! This place REALLY surprised us…read more We were looking for something different from the usual burgers, pizza, and tacos routine after my girlfriend mentioned she'd been craving gyros. Naturally, I started searching for places nearby, and while there was no shortage of options, Nicky's immediately stood out. Their photos looked incredibly well presented, with gyro meat piled high and genuinely generous portions. When we arrived just before 7 PM, the parking lot was nearly full, and after our experience, I can absolutely see why. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They could tell it was our first visit and happily walked us through the menu, answering every question with genuine warmth and patience. The food itself was excellent. Everything came out piping hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The gyro meat was tender without being overly fatty or dry. The hand-cut fries were especially impressive, perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. The onion rings and mozzarella sticks were equally well executed. The real showstopper, though, was the imported Greek baklava. I've had baklava from many different regions and styles over the years, and this was easily some of the best I've ever had. Rich, syrupy, incredibly flavorful, with a heavier note of cinnamon layered throughout that made it truly stand out. The menu is expansive, covering all the classic greasy spoon favorites you'd hope for, and the restaurant itself was clean, bright, and bustling with people clearly enjoying themselves. Near the end of our meal, the same staff member who helped us at the counter came by to check on us and ask if we needed anything else, which was a really nice touch. She also mentioned this is the original family-owned location, and honestly, that care and pride really shows. Overall, a fantastic first experience, and we're very glad we decided to stop in. We'll definitely be back soon to try more of the menu.

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    Always 5 out of 5 stars!…read more Just returned from a trip and it's always a must to stop in for hot dogs for the family! It did not disappoint! Needed to Chicago food!

    It's was a beautiful night yesterday so we decided to go for a ride to grab a hot dog from the…read moreIconic Gene & Jude's. Before we left I checked the website and saw that they were a cash only business. No problem except we took the 30 minute ride and when we arrived I realized I forgot my wallet at home. Fortunately for us it was a nearby Walgreens where we could get cash. My wife had her wallet so I zelled money to her. Once we got back we then saw that they do in fact take debit/ credit cards. Anywho. It was a no frills place very basic aesthetic nothing special to look at. Just a service counter where you can see them preparing the hot dogs. They do however have a steady line of people! They move the line very fast so you're not waiting long at all. We ordered 3 hot dogs with everything (mustard, onions, relish & sport peppers) the basic depression hot dog. They come with fresh cut fries & we got a fountain Cherry Coke to share. I spent $20 even with tip. The hot dogs were good i wasn't disappointed nice soft bun tasty condiments and a great snap to the hot dogs. I'll give it a 7/10. The fries had a decent amount of salt on them a bit oily and not too crispy but they were fair. They don't have any ketchup in the house. We keep tobacco in the SUV so I added some to the fries for a little bit. Without the tobacco the fries were still tasty. A solid 6.5/10. The service was good. Young people with good customer service. I loved it. 10/10 for service. All in all if I'm in the mood for a drive and a hot dogs I'll go back. If you're in the area and like hot dogs check them out. They also sell tamales. ( I didn't order one) 7.3/10..... all in all. It's really more like 3 1/2 stars! Remember Yelpers ALL reviews are subjective!

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    3.5
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    I've passed by here SO MANY TIMES and recently decided to pop in because I wanted a pizza puff...I…read moreleft with much more LOL Also tried the Grecian chicken, souvlaki combo (chicken and pork), and rib tips. Everything was pretty delish, service was quick...took about 10-12 minutes for all of this. There is a decent amount of seating and parking. I'm a fan...love me a good family owned neighborhood business! Have already been back again in the same week!

    I'm writing this review to make customers--and hopefully the owner of Nick's Red Hots--aware of a…read morevery serious issue involving staff behavior. I have been a loyal customer for over 15 years, visiting about three times a month, and I always order the same thing: the Famous Chicken Gyro (#14, no tomatoes) with a fresh, made-to-order sack of fries. Until now, I have never had a problem. On 12/15 at approximately 5:10 PM, I came in and ordered my usual and dined in. When I bit into the gyro, after getting past the honey mustard, the chicken was hard, crusty, and completely dried out--clearly overcooked from sitting too long on the rotisserie. While disappointing, I didn't make a big deal out of it. I finished my fries, which were still hot and fresh, and calmly showed the cashier the gyro. I spoke quietly and respectfully and explained that the chicken wasn't good. She was polite and said they would remake it. I thanked her several times and explained that I normally don't complain, but I was hungry and on a short lunch break. I asked if I could take the replacement to go since I was running late. As I grabbed my jacket and returned to the counter, I overheard the cashier telling the two cooks something along the lines of, "It's not like that--he's a nice guy and comes here all the time." I took this as her trying to explain that I wasn't trying to get free food, just that the gyro had been poorly prepared. When I returned to work and opened the replacement gyro, I was shocked. There was a broom bristle placed inside the chicken gyro, hidden under a large amount of honey mustard. I have spent a significant amount of money at this business over the years, and I am beyond angry and disappointed. Putting what appears to be a dirty broom bristle--used to clean floors--into a customer's food is unacceptable, unsanitary, and malicious. Because of how this was handled and how I was treated, I will never return. I am filing complaints and sharing this experience publicly so others are aware. This is not about a bad gyro--it's about employee behavior and food safety, and I hope ownership takes this seriously.

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