The best affordable hotdog restaurant that I have ever been to on the Northshore. I always get on my hotdog onions and mustard on mine. The hot dog itself is so juicy and tastes fresh. When I first walk in the staff are always so nice, kind. I would give this place an 10 out of 10 it's that good of a place. read more

I eat at Little Louies multiple times a week. Every time I come in I am greeted like family from Pete, Jose, and the rest of the staff. My Kids even feel so comfortable coming here they will go into the kitchen and high five everyone. The family friendly atmosphere cannot be matched. Ive had just about everything on the very large menu. I am surprised this only had 3 stars on yelp. Id give this 10 stars if I could! We need to support small business! read more

Terrible. Expensive, poor food quality and a soda which tastes like RC even though they say it is coke. A gyro, bag of fries and small soda was over $17. The fries were terrible. Small and flavorless. The gyros meat was acceptable but small chunks not slices. The gyro sauce was watery. The soda may have been RC but they said it was coke. Would never go there again except to use the toilet. read more

Boy this place is past it's prime. Like a movie star with too many facelifts, it just doesn't have a natural appeal anymore. Still some charm and the food is ok for fast food but I would've probably only given 1 star if they didn't have the football game on. The bun was stale, the fries had obviously been under the warmer for at least an hour and probably 5. The burger was dry and over cooked. I used to come here all the time but things changed. Ol Louie is rolling over in his grave cuz this place is dead. Probably won't be back. read more

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Just had a 50th birthday celebration for nearly 100 people at our home. Little Louie's was the first time we had used a Food Truck. We were extremely happy with the quality of food, service and cleanliness. Everything was great from the minute we contacted them until the minute they finished serving. it was a pleasure working with Pete. I would highly recommend them for any celebration you are planning. read more

I didn't realize I had not written a review for this weenie joint. I've been here many times over the years and am a big fan of their fries but their prices kept me away from here a long while back. 2 hot dogs, fries and a drink will make about $13 vanish from you're wallet. $3.65 for a hot dog?? Come on! Tacos $4. Come on! Chicken on a pita over $9 and a Gyro almost $9...wow! So thankful Portillios opened nearby where a HD is under three bucks and BTW it's much better. read more

Classic Northbrook spot. Great food and memories of eating there as a kid. They have a huge menu and everyone will find something they like. You can get healthy options or their legendary fries. read more

This place is just ok. Not terrible, not amazing, just meh. I expected the steep price. $10 for a burger and fries...but I also expected a better overall experience. There are better hot dog joints. The bun was a bit stale and the fries pretty average. The people seem nice but what got me was they were sweeping and mopping while I was trying to eat. Do it before or after business hours people-I ended up leaving early because of the smell of chemicals. Went on a Suhnday at lunchtime, was the only one. I probably won't visit again unless I was super close and needed something quick. Some small improvements and this place could be great. read more

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This is a really nice hot dog joint. Old school feel with a lot of local memorabilia on the walls. The burgers are solid and their fries are really good. Only gripe is the menu might be a little overwhelming with all the specialty items they offer. Not sure I understand all the complaints about price. It's a hot dog joint in the heart of Northbrook. I think you're going to have trouble finding any small business that's able to offer rock bottom prices in that area. I'd rather spend a couple extra bucks and support a locally owned business than eat at a national chain that would dump this town the minute something better came along. read more

Our office has gotten food from Little Louie's quite a few time. In fact, I have tried the majority of their menu. I have to say that I am not the hugest fan of their American fare (to be fair, I don't like Italian beef sandwiches in general), but their Mexican cuisine is delightful. My two personal favorites are their chicken wraps and their steak tacos. The wraps are made with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and this dee-licious bbq chicken. The sound of it may seem odd, but it is actually amazing. Their steak tacos are very good because the meat is cooked to perfection. They also double tortilla the tacos so you really get a good grip on those suckers as well as you can use the second tortilla as a mop-up whatever fell out of your taco. I am totally on board for this way of thinking! read more

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Soo expensive foood is not the best customer service is really nice and friendly just bad food the owner is rude

If you're looking for some greasy hot dogs or hamburgers, this is the place. It a little different from all the uppity places in Northbrook, but it feels like home. There's pictures all over their walls with local celebrities and soccer teams that Little Louie's supports. They host a bunch of "secret menu" items too with special sandwiches named for all sorts of things. There's a sandwich called the Zoolander. They win! A lot of tables. Friendly people. Good American food. I miss places like this. Too many chains these day. read more

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Came here for lunch, ordered two hotdogs with fries and a chicken wrap. Everyone here is so friendly, the food was super delicious definitely one of my favorite hotdog places to go to read more

Typical joint. I like the friendliness of the place. Reminded me of places I'd hang with my friends when I was younger and order some pizza puffs and hotdogs. There are a lot of "regulars" that comes here and the people who works here are very chatty with them. I love that. Nothing awing with their food, but it's comfort. Takes me back. I like this place. read more

Iconic spot in northbrook! staff is super friendly and food is reliable

Thanks again for another delicious burger and chicken salad. You are my go to restaurant!!! I will always Support small business !!! read more

Way too over priced. They are super stingy with their avocado. I bought a small salad for 11.18 and there is less than half of an avocado in here! This salad is worth 5 dollars. read more

I'll be the first to say it, but I think people are missing the point. That's cool that you have nostalgic memories about this place, but the truth is that it's really evolved above and beyond these hot dogs and fries of yesteryear that everyone seems to be bringing up. You no longer come here for hot dogs, you come here for the mexican, namely the tortilla soup and homemade tamales. Yum. Go ahead, take one look back in the kitchen and you'll get the feeling that the guys are using their mothers' and grandmothers' recipes. And believe me, that's a good thing. Calling it the best lunch option in the area isn't really saying much due to the lack of similar restaurants, but definitely worth a look for the awesome mexican food. read more

I was in the area and looking for a little bit of lunch as it was getting late and I had a dinner appt at 5PM, so just something simple was in order. I figured, "what could be simpler than a hot dog, fries and a coke" so I stopped at Little Louie's - a place that I had noticed before, but had never stepped in. Here's the killer - $7.96 for a hot dog, fries and small drink. REALLY? Are these Kobe beef dogs? Maybe it comes with a bottle of Dom Perignon. Or the fries are cut from the Idaho State Fair Spud of the Year. Unfortunately, the "answer" is D - none of the above. Could have gone to Portillo's and paid less for the same or better type of dog and better fries. Or Frannie's (albeit a bit of a trip from Northbrook), with 2 dogs and fries for $5. Or Kookers up the road behind Dearbrook Mall. Glad I stopped in - know better not to the next time. read more

My two stars are both for the fries in the bag. They are really damn good and hard to compete against. You come here expecting to eat for cheap, but all hopes of that will end when you see the price board. I seriously saw they had a meal deal that included a cheeseburger and fries for $6.99!! Can I get a back massage or something extra with that too? Unless you want the fries for a nice greasy snack, don;t eat lunch here. If it's hot dog stand food you crave, look no further than Cookers Red Hots on Lake Cook near Waukegan Rd. in Deerfield. The prices are a fraction of the cost and the food is that much better. Oh yeah, the guys that bought this place out and turned it into a hodge podge north shore diner....you guys suck. You also don't support any local activities such as sponsoring baseball teams or anything like that. I heard they're from Highland Park.....Go Home. read more

I DO NOT understand the low ratings here. Yes it is expensive - but come on at this point you should expect that from Northbrook/North Shore. The food is AMAZING. Not only do they have great unhealthy fried food like hot dogs and celebrity themed sandwiches/meals, but they have a healthy menu option. My favorite is the chicken avocado wrap and the tuna salad. Believe it or not since I moved to Chicago this has been what I have missed the most about Northbrook. Everytime I go back this is one of my stops. The fries are also amazing - the Freshi Fries are topped with bacon and a spicy aioli and are to die for. We really need them to open a chicago location because the city is lacking in gourmet wraps. The ingredients are fresh and the people that work there are the BEST. Don't miss this place ! read more

I think most people used to go to Little Louie's for the greasiest (and best) french fries on earth. Sadly, as other reviews have noted, in these times where people make a show of their heath concerns, the fries are no longer. Still, the dogs and fries are good. Prices are high - well, higher than they were in the greasy days. read more

I grew up going to this place. I like this place. I love hot dogs. Some would say I love hot dogs too much. BUT Last time I was there I got a polish sausage, cheese fries, and a coke. It was very good. Tasty. The polish had a nice snap to it. The only problem was that it ended up costing me just under $10. It just not worth it for me at all to spend that much money on a freaking hot dog. read more

When I heard that the old Little Louie's was morphing into the new Little Louie's, I shed a tear. Not just for nostalgia's sake, but their deep fryer was unable to make the transformation. Sad, but true. The new version of the restaurant is much cleaner, much more sterile, and much worse. However, you can still get a decent char dog, the Polishes aren't awful, and the fries still edible. It's no longer a "must visit" when I'm back in town, but they serve Vienna Beef dogs with bright green pickle relish and sport peppers on S. Rosen's buns. It's not all bad. read more

Service was good. Food was average. $10 for one hot, cheese fries and a drink. +1 for merkts cheese though $12 for a two hot dogs, fries and a small drink. Where is a cheap hot dog stand north willow road???? read more

This place is just taking advantage of their location near a park and a couple schools. It is better than it was when I was a kid, but the prices are higher too. Can't say I won't go back there, so still got to give it 3 stars. read more

There are plenty of places to go for a hot dog, this is not it. But, they put Italian beef in a wrap with fries, grilled onions, cheese, giardiniera, spicy mayo-aptly named the King Beef. This is for sure a five star sandwich, and they probably have a few other overboard concoctions worthy of pigging out on. The fries are better than good, and with a side of merkts cheddar... It's good grill food. Sure they're overpriced, and that tells you something about either the owners or the consistent clientele that keeps them open, but they're not ripping people off. read more

Visited yesterday for the first time since I was 10 or 12. My hot dogs (yeah, I get two with ketchup only) were practically inedible... on week-old stale buns. Very disappointing a Vienna Beef dog isn't exactly rocket science. On the other hand, the French fries were as good as ever, and the chicken fingers were pretty good. Pick a nice day and eat in the park across the street; Louie's PQ (Picnic Quotient) is the biggest selling point of this longstanding Northbrook institution. read more

Will not be going here again... I ordered a chicken tortilla soup which was watery and just awful... the avocados they used were more black than green, you would think they would have just thrown them out... the soup was a complete waste and was thrown away. As far a the chicken pita I ordered, barely edible... the chicken was dry, rubbery and inedible. I'm not trying to be mean, but the food was extremely disappointing. I took a few bites of the chicken pita just to satisfy my hunger and threw the rest out... don't waste your time, money or taste buds. read more

Bad place but this being Northbrook not many people willing to run a hot dog stand. The prices are outrageous and food below average on par with great traditional dog places in city. They have many people working, but it took forever for a simple dog and fries meal as this place takes priority to Internet irders. If you go here order early on line because wait for bad food will give you a bad taste read more

If you're looking for cheap go to McDonald's, if you're looking for good go to Little Louie's. I've been eating at Little Louie's regularly for over 30 years now and I have never been disappointed by the quality of the food. In the old days it was simply hot dogs, burgers and very greasy fries. Now, Pete has expanded the menu to include a much wider variety of healthy choices. The wraps are amazing and you gotta try the tortilla soup some time. Me, I'm more of a London Burger & Cheese fry kind of guy. I also love their Monster Kielbasa - way too long to fit on a bun. Note that I saw someone else saying the owners don't give back to Northbrook. He's an idiot. Pete the owner has sponsored at least 3 of my daughter's softball teams the past few years and I know he caters special events and donates a chunk of any proceeds back to the organiziation. Yes, if you are looking for a cheap hot dog place, it's not for you. But, if you're looking for good taste, good quality and good service, it's one of my favorites. read more

Lets start off with the owner slapping down my change on the counter as my hand is extended out open palm. Not classy. 2nd the gangbanging employee with the tilted hat telling me to sit down so I don't see over the counter. 3rd The overpriced menu. I get that small business is nickel and dimed by credit card services, insurance, inflation, ect ,ect, but these prices are out there! This guy is making $ not offering value. 4th Everything I have had was ok. Nothing great or bad yet. read more

Little Louies was THE place when I was in high school. I love that they still have tons of GBN memorabilia on the wall (in the second room now) and that they're keeping all the memories alive. For old time's sake, I had a hot dog (which was pretty good) and we shared some fries (okay, not fabulous. It's fairly expensive for what it is, but I don't know how it compares to other hot dog places in the Chicagoland area. read more

This place sucks. I miss Eddie the original owner, the greasy fries in a paper bag, the hand written signs and standing at the counter. Louies is now just another north shore hot dog stand that is waaay overpriced. go bears. read more

I used to go here all the time when I was little. Hot dogs and fries in the Village Green during baseball season= classic. BUT this place has changed a lot since then. no more green river...what the hell? the prices have gone WAYYY up, its way overpriced. And the atmosphere is just not the same. the food is still good, but not like I remember Little Louie's to be. read more

Now, I have not been to this place in a few years since it changed management. The ORIGINAL Little Louies was a classic hole in the wall greasy hot dog stand with the best greasy french fries ever, the grease oozing through the paper sack. Add to that the classic Chicago dogs and you have a genuine Northbrook treat! I also loved how they used random cups from various restaurants that were whatever the cup manufacturer must have had leftover from an order. Truly a great place where the shouts of "WHADDYA WANT" could frighten the toughest school kid. Anyway, nowadays it is a rather average hot dog stand from what I can tell. Still I would recommend going there before winter sets in, getting a dog and fries, going across the street to the Village Green, and sitting on a park bench and eating your lunch as the squirrels beg for french fries. Thats livin'! read more

I have to agree with Megan S., I think a lot of people are missing the point. As a newcomer to Northbrook I only know the "new" Little Louie's, and I have to confess, it's struggle not to have lunch there every day. Coming from an office of dieters and calorie counters, you would probably be surprised to know that Louie's has something for everyone I work with - whether it is a burger, a hot dog, Mexican (this could be a different post in itself, the guys in the kitchen REALLY know what they're doing here), a delicious salad, etc. The beauty of Little Louie's is that it appeals to almost everyone, though you wouldn't immediately suspect it. It comes off as a "greasy" hot dog joint, and you can easily make it that with a chili dog and fries, but Pete, the owner, has factored in some critical changes in taste, diet and current food trends that allow for anyone who walks in to find something good. Like I said, I work with a group of body & food conscious individuals. I mentioned to Pete once that we couldn't "afford" to eat lunch out every day - calorie-wise. Pete fixed us all up and turned us on to the chicken chili and salads offered at Louie's - granted, some salads are "sugary" with candied walnuts, etc. but Pete was honest about that fact and steered us in another direction, making us all become addicted to the BBQ Chicken salad. This, my friends, is not anything extraordinary in what it is, but what is extraordinary is the quality & freshness of ingredients, notably the DELICIOUS and fresh, and bountiful, grilled chicken. Seriously. Pete effectively sold us on a great lunch option, kept us under budget both monetarily and calorie-wise, and we didn't have to eat some foul, microwaved, diet food. What really confuses me about these extremely negative posts about Louie's is that it's "so expensive" and I remember someone saying $2.75 was a rip-off. Right. If you want something inexpensive, please go to McDonald's, or somewhere equally as terrible. But if you want something PRETTY INEXPENSIVE, but also fresh, tasty, great quality, fast, etc. go to Louie's, of course. My lunch is, without question, under $10.00 every day, which in my opinion, is the benchmark for an "expensive" lunch. Sadly, we are about to move offices, but almost everyone has mentioned "making a Louie's run" once we move. We definitely will, though our addiction may have to be curtailed to a once-a-week thing. Damn! read more

Agreed - this place used to be amazing. Walking across to the park and sticking your head inside the water fountain disguised as a lion's mouth was amazing. I believe they also had hotdog gum...super good cherry gum in the shape of hotdogs....bummer that this place went down the tubes read more

I've been coming here for so many years and I loved it before and I still love it today. The place is an institution in Northbrook. Don't understand the low ratings and most of them are because of the high prices. So what? You're still going to get good food. Enjoy just a classic Chicago style hot dog with their famous french fries. Also their Mexican food is also good. Love their steak tacos with some hot red salsa and their spicy chicken tortilla soup. Also have great sandwiches named after movie and tv characters. One of my favorites is the Jesus Quintana which is bacon wrapped polish sausage with mustard, cheese, grilled onions, and sports peppers. Great place for lunch and the staff is very nice. read more

What a shame. This place used to be a Northbrook institution. Now, its just overpriced and very average in terms of food. I would recommend Josh's instead. read more