Nails it every-time. Classic burgers and hotdogs. Best chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Fried hand made. Chicago Classic.

I've been going here for years. I know costs have risen. But today was a first Bad enough places charge their merchant fees and, like here have no notice that they do so. I ordered a hot dog with everything extra celery salt. Fortunately I asked for a re empty and found i paid. 95 ce ts for EXTRA SALT!!!! No notice they charge for freaking celery salt. I usually get extra celery salt when I go somewhere for my chicago dog. This is a rip off. read more

We ordered two polishes and it was not even warm the fries were hot only we couldn't go back cause we had already taken the expressway but we won't be going back that is a for sure we read more

AYEEEEEE BUSSS DOWNNNNNN!! Always gotta stop here to get a quick snack. Affordable prices and a simple seating area if you don't want to take it to go read more

This place is painted up cute and lit up nice at night. Open late night...serving up the classic Chicago Hot Dog. I Italian Beef's sure looked great, that other folks had. Fast service and the place did great this nig read more

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Burgers are seasoned to perfection. Taste better when visiting at 2 in the morning. Will be returning

As much as I want to like JRs, I just haven't been impressed. The burger is fine. It's definitely large. Last time I had delivery from here I ordered a strawberry milkshake, which I was really craving. The order showed up without the milkshake and a note that they were out. Ok... why didn't you call so I could pick a different flavor? I got credited back but still frustrating. read more

It's a hot dog stand that delivers dogs and more. Get you a Chicago dog with a cup a cheese, drink and you're good to go. Absolutely delicious. You can wait for your order in warmth in winter, or eat at their benches in summer. It's a small triangle with welcoming lights and calm conversation if someone else is waiting there. read more

Solid hot dog at a solid price, and even better it comes with solid fries at no additional cost! This hot dog was made simply but effectively. Funny, because it is super similar to Red Hot Ranch, in fact they are practically neighbors. You could see one establishment from the other. This hot dog comes with that little resistance and snap, and all the makings that make Chicago hot dogs special. The heaping serving of fries on top of the hot dog make it more special. Seriously, I considered going back and getting one more, but for $6, this is an amazing deal. Even more? It is right by the El, so you can get your dog and get into the city all in a matter of minutes. I wonder if "El Dog" would work as a thing... read more

Red hots, get yer red hots! Cute little shack service a wide menu of your fast food favorites. I enjoy a nice hot dog from time to time and Jr's hits the spot. They've got a pretty big menu but run like a well oiled machine in there. During nicer months, they put out a few tables and chairs. Stop here for a heaping plethora of fries served with the food. They serve smoothies as well as canned soda. They also have a decent sized parking lot as well as street parking. Decent prices for the area and the food tasted super fresh... read more

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Moved in around the corner and can smell these fries daily even above the smell of McDonald's so I wanted to try it out. Pretty easy walk up window with the menu posted outside, and a few minutes after ordering, they call your order. There are about 4 parking spots and maybe 6 outdoor tables available if needed. Now to the food. My husband ordered the regular hot dog, loaded fries, and strawberry shake. He said the dog was solid, snappy skin and juicy. Loaded fries though are a miss. The fries are a little whimpy to start with and then piled high with liquid cheese, sour cream, and bacon makes them more soggy. Strawberry shake was great! Mix of real strawberry and the artificial flavor. A few days later I went to get an Italian beef with giardenara dipped and cheese fries. Looking at the other Yelp pictures, I thought the cheese fries would come as fries and a side of cheese to avoid the sogginess but I was wrong. Still soggy. I'll try one more time to order separately for a final judgment call. Italian beef though was very good. On par with portillos which I don't say lightly. Since we don't live by a portillos, I plan to supplement here in the future but we got to get these cheese fries fixed! read more

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Burgers are good fries are good milkshakes are bomb prices are reasonable quick service great place to stop for food on my way home

This is my favorite spot in the Wicker Park/ Bucktown/Humboldt Park area to get a Chi-style Hot Dog. The guys are friendly and efficient. Although, be a little patient if a walk up because everyone is ordering online! Beware, it's more for grab and go! read more

I came the other day and ordered an Italian beef- I had an issue with my order that I was not able to come back and resolve. I came today and explain to Beto my issue. With no hesitation he made it right. This is what a 5 star company should be like! Beto and the crew make things right if anything goes wrong at all!! Now that's a restaurant I want to back! Thank you so much Beto for your amazing customer service. Every business has mistakes, it's all about how they stand by it. 5 stars none the less! Thank you guys read more

Try this spot out today for lunch. I walked by it often when walking my dog. There's always people outside at the picnic tables dining. Nice thing is that they do have a parking lot with at least 10 spots. Location is convenient right off of Western Armitage. I ordered the double Chicago dog with fries, which came to a total of $4. 99. They only take cash so make sure you have it, if you don't they do have ATM on site. The food was really good I took mine to go. When I got home I was able to play it and add ketchup to my hot dog. I really enjoyed my French fries and really everything. Next time I go I will try the burgers those looked delicious. I am glad this spot is about a mile away from my house which is far enough to not go all the time but close enough to go twice a month. read more

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It's hard to go wrong here, I live down the street and eat here regularly, love the cheeseburger, char dog, mozzarella sticks, and the grilled chicken sandwich. Milkshakes here are better than Margie's and much less expensive. read more

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Came here one night before I was heading to a bar because I was getting rather peckish and the bar I was venturing to didn't have food. Ordered a cheeseburger. Was surprised that it came with fries! Considerable amount of folks stepped up to order while I was waiting for my food. Burger is tasty+ savory. You get to watch them cook food on grill in front of window. read more

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Great little hotdog stand near Logan Square. Walk up service only with a couple of tables outside in the parking lot if you want to eat there. Most folks take their food to go. Hotdogs are amazing and their chicken fingers are quite tasty as well. Hotdogs do not have a think skin so if you're looking for a dog that "snaps" there's other options near by. Friendly and fast, this is a frequent stop for me when I'm nearby. I'd recommend. read more

I'm no Chicago hot dog expert, but I've learned enough to know that Chicago is at least in the Hot Dog Big Leagues. And here, $4.50--you read that right--gets you not only a very serviceable Chicago dog--Vienna beef, natch, with that good snap--but also a more-than-adequate serving of piping-hot, hand-cut french fries. (Fast-food french fries are usually trash; these are about as good as you can ask for without calling for duck-fat frying or similar.) In 2020, which means that Jr's cannot be beat as a dining value. The wife ordered the Maxwell Street Polish, which was excellent, too, and maybe dollar more. Jr's apparently took over this old-timey hot-dog stand just a few years ago. It has a great new red-yellow-and-blue coat of paint to match the Vienna Beef colors, a few parking spots, and a few outdoor tables in the little parking lot. That's about it. At these prices, you don't need any more. read more

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If you're drunk and need to be revived this is it. The mozzarella sticks changed my LIFE and are my go to always !!!!

During this stay-at-home order, it's the little things that bring joy and variety to the day-to-day grind. For me, it was the discovery that Jr's Red Hots has a holy-smokes-amazing FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH. Initially my partner and I were on the hunt for some comfort fried food at the end of the week. It has been week 3 of quarantine and for some of us, it has been a bigger shift to work from home. And so I cope by hunting for some fried food carry out. The request from him was specifically "a big pile of fries." We were initially going to Red Hot Ranch (5 min drive away) only to realize when we arrived that none of us had cash. This oversight actually led us to find Jr's Red Hots (which is underrated and a best kept secret, but you've read it now). Jr's Red Hots is actually listed as "Vienna Hot Dog Stand" on Google maps. They've added some things to their menu because several items are listed as "Try our new Chicken Sandwich!" or "Try our new Chicken Wings." Well, don't mind if I do. We ordered 2 chicken sandwiches, 6 buffalo wings, and 2 Chicago dogs with everything. Yea-yuh. We drove and we had parked in their little parking lot. We were social distancing so people would place their orders inside one-at-a-time and then step outside and linger around the parking lot to wait. The staff then came out the side door with orders that were ready. Everything came with a side of fries, even the chicken wings, so we had SIX bags of fries and so also ordered 2 sides of cheese. The pile-o-fries dream has been actualized. Your buck goes a long way here. Prices are affordable. And their chicken sandwich. I got emotional. A gently buttered and toasted bun, but toasted just enough so that you get a crispy crunch that's almost sweet. You get a generous, refreshing gob of coleslaw to balance the pickles and the chicken, just enough to add texture and to make the sandwich as classically messy as a fried chicken sandwich should be. Now for the breaded chicken, it was breaded and fried so perfectly I would change nothing. You don't need to go to Roister or Honey Butter Fried Chicken or Leghorn Chicken (which I wish was still around) to get a satisfying chicken sandwich. I think I talked about this sandwich for 10 minutes straight, in between large bites and washing it down with an at-home cocktail. The crunch. The seasoned batter. I cannot. I've got some stupid love for Jr's Fried Chicken Sandwich. Their little hot dog stand pummels you over with larger-than-life heart-stopping flavor. It boggles my mind how much perfection can exist in one bite. Much love to the people working behind those counters. They make magic, and they're still open for business (take-out)! read more

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Great food. Friendly staff. Seating is all outside. Not a problem in good weather or for to go orders. Will return.

Fat and juicy burgers for cheap w/fries this is a W and forgot to mention the burgers and dog's charbroiled read more

Jr’s Red Hots - The fattest juiciest burger I've seen this year and for a great price w/fries straight W!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered delivery from here, and was not disappointed. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and nicely wrapped. Nothing was forgotten. The burger was amazing! I ordered the Italian beef hot & dipped, and it didn't arrive too soggy. Very good beef! Fries were okay, definitely want to try them fresh and not delivered. Cheese sauce is also very good! My favorite part of the entire delivery was the strawberry shake! Can't wait to try more flavors. Oh and both Italian beef and cheeseburger came with a fries! We were stuffed. :) read more

Jr’s Red Hots - Everything arrives nicely packed. I so appreciate them packing my veggies on the side for my burger. I asked, and they delivered. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

-UPDATE: This place does not miss! I've gone back several times since my last review and in my personal opinion they DO indeed have the best cheeseburger in Chicago. The fries are delicious perfectly seasoned and nice and crispy! Service has always been superb, not too pricey, i just love this place when i'm in the mood for a burger. It's located up north and i live on the south side and i will drive all the way up there just for one! read more

I have had Jr's Red Hots on my radar for some time now to visit, but after recently discovering that the restaurant has a beyond burger, a 100% plant-based burger was when I made it a priority to visit. As someone who is currently abstaining from eating meat, I just had to make my way out to this hot dog stand and try their plant-based burger. I ordered via Yelp/Grubhub which is a convenient ordering process if you already know what you want beforehand. As an avid Yelper, the site is one of my go-to options if authorized to order, plus it eliminates having to wait in a line just to order because once you arrive your order is completed or near completed. The atmosphere is great at this hot dog stand for either eating lunch or picking up takeout, however dining on the spot seems hit-or-miss due to there being few outdoor picnic tables which do have umbrellas for shading. There is little parking space due to half the lot being used for seating, so I recommend planning your visit wisely beforehand if you plan not to grab just takeout. You also the option of neighborhood parking as well if you have no luck finding a parking spot. The beyond burger tasted great, as I imagined! In comparison to Lola's Coney Island, a restaurant where I frequently order the beyond burger, Jr's Red Hots was much more filling, however both have equally satisfying tastes. Something that left me in shock was receiving an extra bag of fries with my order which prompted me to re-check what I had ordered. Like the beyond burger, the fries were good as well: fresh-cut and seasoned perfectly as most hot dog stands are known for. All in all I had a pleasant ordering experience with Jr's Red Hots; I would gladly order from again on a different date whether it be takeout or delivery. ~Blessings~ Thomas G read more

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Generally, I do not care for pickles nor mustard, two defining staples of a classic Chicago hot dog. Moreover, I like my hot dogs with ketchup... the very antithesis of a Chicago dog! So when I tell you this place does a Chicago dog right, I mean it! The coolness of the pickle cuts through the sharpness of the peppers and mustard. Coupled with all the other classic Chicago style toppings, this is one hearty, satisfying dog! Oh and my dogs enjoy it here, too - ALWAYS a plus! P.S. two words: PIZZA PUFF! read more

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This place was my fav. Lately they been always messing up my order. I ordered a beef and it came with hard old cheese that didn't even melt. The guy at the register had some nerve. I asked for ketchup and he said there was already some in the bag. Thank god I asked for extra because I got home and there was only one package, for two order of fries. I don't appreciate the laughter as they were making my food and staring back at me. read more

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Delicious food and friendly service! I would highly recommend the Italian beef sandwich.

Traditional hot dog and Vienna beef if you know you know the best part I like are the fresh fries real potatoes better when their hit well done crunchy really recommend coming for good hot dog read more

There are a lot of better burgers in town. Nothing special about it or the place. Burger was quite bland even with their "special sauce" which is just a bland sauce. Culver's or Portillos blow this place away in flavor and they're cheaper. I mean an extra $2 for cheese on a double burger? Cmon man. Pictures look a lot better than it tastes. In a pinch I guess it's ok but with all the other places around I definitely wouldn't go back. read more

Decent food for a good price. I prefer red hot ranch just down the block, but this is a nice alternative every once in a while for a slightly thicker burger and good fresh cut fries. Fun little joint. read more

Got the Italian Beef ($6.89) wet and with giardiniera for an extra 50 cents. SO DAMN GOOD. Beef was juicy and flavorful. The gravy tasted great as well. Not much to say about this no frills place, but if you're in the area and dont have time to try the touristy Italian Beef places, this is a worthy substitute! read more

When you serve an incredible Chicago-style hot dog, you get five stars in my book. It doesn't take much when it comes to hot dogs for me. But give me an incredible Chicago dog AND a delicious char cheeseburger in one stop, and you've got a repeat customer. Seriously, I wasn't sure what to expect with the cheeseburger, since there weren't any photos, and hardly any reviews mentioning it - but I'm glad I ordered it! Hefty patty. Perfectly toasted bun. And all the toppings. Highly recommend (both the burger and the dog, in case the dog part wasn't obvious). At first, the prices seemed a little higher than you'd expect from a hot dog stand, but everything comes with a side of their fries - which are, as advertised, crispy and salty - a bit too salty for my liking. But overall, more than enough delicious food for the money. Will return! read more

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the burgers and fries are great, but their chocolate milkshake is phenomenal. i don't think it's just ice cream and syrup, i think there's something else, something special. absolutely delightful. read more

This is by far one of if not THE best part of my bucktown experience. They have the most delicious hot dogs with fries for only $4.99.... Needless to say we come about once a week. The fries are salty and fresh, the Chicago style hot dog is spot on and they have a huge menu of other options. I would definitely recommend bringing the tourists friends who want to try a Chicago style dog here, or even just stopping by as a regular pickup spot. They have a convenient walk up window and a parking lot which is great when it is too cold to walk. They have hand sanitizer at the entrance, and the fun part is you can your food being made through the window. The service is very friendly, and very very fast. I am always surprised when people choose McDonald's across the street instead of this local treasure read more

The pork chop sandwich is excellent! It's served with mustard and grilled onions, just like at Maxwell Street, but it's MUCH better. It comes with fries which seem to be fresh cut, and they're salted with popcorn salt. These fries actually give McDonald's fries a run for their money! I can't wait to try the other things on their menu. They seem to be bragging about how good their burgers are, so that's probably next on my list. I'll try to remember to update my review once I've tried it. Don't forget: you can go to the McDonald's next door to get a fountain drink since this place only has cans. read more

Love the fries! Customer service could be friendlier, classic hot dog was a little soggy, falling apart/ hard to hold and eat.

Were craving for some sandwiches so we ordered some. We ordered a Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Italian Beef Sandwich and Fish Filet Sandwich. Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich is a tender char-grilled marinated chicken breast served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and our special sauce. Crispy Chicken Sandwich is a hand breaded chicken filet topped with our homemade coleslaw and dill pickle slices, served on a toasted brioche bun. Italian Beef Sandwich is a traditional thinly sliced Italian beef served on d'amato's French bread, your choice of dry, dipped, or wet. Add side for an additional charge. Fish Filet Sandwich is a breaded pollock fish filet topped with tartar sauce and sliced dill pickles, served on a toasted brioche bun. All of it was pretty delicious. We all like it. We highly recommend this place. read more

This place was small and they only have a table outside for dine in. Although they have no table to dine in inside they have many table outside. They have a lot of dishes in their menu. The staff are nice and friendly. If you can't choose what to eat they will recommend some of their specialty food. I ordered only one burger. I ordered Crispy Chicken Sandwich, a hand breaded chicken filet topped with our homemade coleslaw and dill pickle slices, served on a toasted brioche bun. I already ordered it many times because it's excellent taste. I also ordered Maxwell Street Polish, a traditional Maxwell st. style Polish sausage, topped with mustard, perfectly grilled onions and sport peppers, served on a steamed. It's good and perfect with a pair of coke. I think lot of their dishes have a pair of fries in every order. Their service was really quick. Come here and taste the best of Jr's Red Hots. read more