My first time here. I just wanted a couple hot dogs. But I was hungry, so I also got a combo wet,…read moresweet, and hot. And all I can say is..... thank goodness. That combo was awesome. The dogs were perfect. But what ever they use to cook the fries in???? they were some of the best fresh cut fries I've ever had, anywhere!! A really great hotdog joint in Yorkville. I'm definitely going back. (I wish I would have taken a photo of the food but it was gone in mins.... all of it. )

Service was great! Owner was awesome!…read moreFood was great and as I remember it from Chicago, it's great that we can still have good hot dogs Chicago style close to home. Will definitely come back again.

The dogs were very tasty. Nice snap and flavorful spices. One of my lunch mates had a beef and…read morecheese sandwich with fries. I stole of their fries and they were perfectly cooked, nice crispy outside and creamy inside. Very little space inside to sit, but service is quick and kind. The staff were friendly and the bathroom was clean.

We were at the Pistol Shrimp game and got food from their food truck. I loved the Louisville hot…read moredog it was deep fried with cheese sauce, bacon and onion stings. My mom loved the cheese fries and Boise hot dog which had sour cream, bacon , onions and shredded cheese. My fiancé had the Cleveland hotdog which had chili, cheese sauce, fries, bacon and bbq sauce.

Delicious Hotdog stand located in the Naperville Home Depot right inside the exit doors. The…read moreVienna Beef hot dogs were delicious with a variety of toppings. We also enjoyed the polish sausage as well. The owner Dimitri was very friendly and will customize your hotdog. Highly recommend thank you

Worst service ever, was in line 5 people in front of me 6 behind we all ate , inside 3 people…read morebefore order the exact same thing everyone in the restaurant got there food but me had to go up to the register and see what was happening, obviously they didn't care waited 30 minutes told them to get it to go should of demanded a refund will never go again literally fuck This place!

Normally we really like the food and service here. Today however, the Gyro plate was ridiculously…read moregreasy, never seen anything like it. Also chunks of fat were in it. Really disappointed this time, going to try a different Gyro place next time.

Besides being filthy and with zero decor besides the free "try a tamale!" posters that frozen food…read morevendors give their buyers, the food was terrible. Apparently there was a race to cut the cucumbers and tomatoes as the slices were all too thick to sit correctly on the bun. They threw in a whopping (2) sport peppers. And worst of all, the hot dog was clearly not a Vienna and instead reminded me of every penis I've seen in every autopsy I've attended (a lot). It was pale, disgusting, and looked like it had been pulled from a bathtub after being dead for 6 days. There was zero flavor to the hot dog. $5 for something that should never be served. The guy working there was clearly excited about playing big boss to the 2 high school aged girls there, although he couldn't tell them to sweep all the chips off the floor in the dining area. And all you can get is chips - they have no deep fryer. The ceiling tiles were stained and gross. This place looked like it was abandoned 3 years ago and they just opened it today to serve the 2 hot dogs left in water before they closed. You'd do better at the disgusting Long John Silver/KFC combo shack a few blocks away. And that's sad. Go to downtown Morris for food you can actually eat.

My favorite go to spot in the area for some delicious Italian beef sandwiches that are well cooked…read moreand prepared with sautéed green peppers and onions. The staff here is very great and nice. Easy in and out top quality service with some good food. The inside of this restaurant is very nice and clean.

I love this place. Hole in the wall. Friendly staff. Delicious fast food. The hot dogs are what…read morethey are known for but I despise hot dogs. Usually go with a burger. Today it was Italian beef. What a great sandwich. The beef was piled high and sliced super thin. The bun soft and fresh. The flavor was unbelievable. It reminded me of the beef from some very famous Chicago places like Johnnie's. This is a must stop.

Nice little place, driven by many times so I decided to give it a try. Ordered a Jalapeño…read moreCheeseburger, fries and a Hotdog. Wish I would have known the hotdog came with fries, was not clear on menu. I got 2 fries. The burger was very, not too much heat from the jalapeños. The fries were Ok, a little cold. The hotdog was ok, relish was a bit sweet. I liked the extra sport peppers.

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!

Since Chicago is known for the Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef sandwich, I knew I had to try…read moreboth while in town. Fortunately Portillo's offers both and it was recommended by locals and previous travelers to make this my one restaurant to try both. I arrived on foot on a Saturday before 10pm and there was a long line to order on the kiosks and a security guard by the door. The restaurant has two floors of seating with dated decor all around, assumingly part of the intended vibe of the establishment. The first floor seating was all taken but there were plenty of tables available on the second floor. I was able to try Portillo's hot dog and Italian beef sandwich. The hot dog included mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, pickle, and peppers on a poppy seed bun. The paper wrapper was strategically wrapped around the Chicago dog inside out, knowing that the logo would be clearly visible when people take pictures of the unwrapped hot dog. I ordered a regular hot dog but probably should've ordered a jumbo hot dog for a dollar more since then regular was tiny; for comparison it was definitely smaller than a Costco hot dog. Although the toppings complemented the hot dog well, the bun was soggy from being wrapped in the paper for only a few minutes. The standard big Italian beef sandwich (slightly wet) was much larger for more than double the price of the hot dog, with no Portillo's branding on that wrapper. I was a little too excited to order this that I forgot to add sweet and hot peppers, but the sandwich still tasted very good. After ordering I realized I probably should've ordered the gravy on the side so I can dip the sandwich more, but again it was still very good. For dessert I tried the lemon cake slice and strawberry shortcake. The lemon cake was a little dry and really sweet and the strawberry shortcake had a little too much mascarpone cheese whipped topping for my liking, but of course I didn't have to finish it all. Portillo's is a good option for casual fast food and for travelers to try. I definitely prefer the Italian beef sandwich over the Chicago dog, but that is my personal preference. For a sweet treat, the strawberry shortcake is a nice option if no other dessert places are nearby. To save time during peak hours, it may be a good idea to order ahead on the mobile app.

I tried to search 'best hot dogs in downtown Chicago' and the search brought up a lot of places…read morewhich would have been an expensive ride, several miles out of the city ... placed which had closed down ... or unrelated restaurants. Despite its 'tourist trap' reputation ... I figured, if they sell a lot of them, they must be good, right? Spoiler alert ... they sucked. Let's talk about the whole ordering system ... Chaotic, confusing, terrible instructions. This is all compounded by them hiring a cranky senior citizen who stands next to the kiosks and rudely scolds you when you aren't following the impossible to understand procedure. The restaurant is a pasta restaurant connected to a hot dog restaurant and looks a lot like the food court of a rest area off the highway, combined with a casino, including creepy mannequins on catwalks and lots of red and purple spotlights and neon. I opted for a regular Chicago dog (jumbo) ... and some sort of special spiced/smoked Chicago dog. It took nearly 20 minutes from order time to the time my bag arrived at the counter. The bottom level doesn't have nearly enough seating for everyone ... and of course no signs direct you to the upper levels, where tons of empty tables are. Filthy, empty tables. Just looking at the dirty tables was enough to give someone food poisoning. Both hot dogs were cold. It was clear they were probably sitting out being thrown into bags, assembly line style, because they didn't taste fresh (or hot). The bun wasn't toasted or buttered ... Just a cold white poppy seed bun for the 'special' dog and a plain white cold bun for the other. Beyond being lukewarm, the hot dogs were pretty bland and tasteless. I could barely taste the relish or mustard. All I could taste was the dill pickle spear resting on top or the odd little spicy peppers with their stem caps. I recommend ordering some dipping sauce, or cheese. I was very disappointed ... which was slightly offset by only wasting $5.50 per hot dog, which was about $5.00 too much but at least not approaching 'bad airport food pricing'. After trying these, I am all set with having another Chicago hot dog. Maybe it would have lived up to the reputation at a fresher place. This is clearly a mass-produced, assembly line kind of tourist trap. There were hundreds of people there at 2 p.m. For reference, my top hot dog spots ... Pink's in Los Angeles ... Ben's Chili Bowl in DC ... Olneyville System in Providence ... Coney Island in Worcester (probably more for nostalgia) ... so it's not like this is my first fancy hot dog experience. One last thing ... the milkshake was no different than McDonalds.

An amazing throwback to simpler times.... A hot dog stand w/umbrella in a small park that has a…read morebandstand. They have a two dog special for $7.50..... includes chips, drink and of course the hot dogs. They have all the Chicago Style dog toppings and even offer that "Red Stuff" that Chicago dog purists frown upon. The dogs were excellent and the staff was friendly. If you're in the area stop by!

The hot dogs where so good. Turns out he is a middle school teacher. Whaaaaaaaat. The service was…read moreso good there are so many options my hot dog was done in 30 seconds. Mr hann is so nice. The park is very nice. There is a pavilion that porvides 10/10 shade. The trees are so pretty. The ambiance 10/10. Overall go there ASAP