We moved to the area 2 years ago and Max's filled a void left Poochies in Skokie. Dozens of visits confirm their char dogs and jumbo char dogs are top notch Chicago dogs! The staff is always friendly and despite the relatively run down appearance it fills the bill as a Great Dive. The Rosen's bun, Vienna red hots and traditional toppings are generous but the fries are outstanding! Hand cut and crispy, made to order..... The prices here are also much lower than the usual north shore prices and the staff are real locals. Definitely a Great Spot for a dog! read more

I love their sandwiches and specials ! The people are so nice and accomodating! I love their sandwiches grilled salami when they have it! I was able to get the bottled water instead of the fountain drink ! There are stools inside and tables but it was nice out so I sat outside ! The food is made to order! Yum can't wait read more

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Max's Dawg House is hands down one of the best spots around for classic Chicago-style eats. I've tried everything on the menu--and I truly mean everything--and every single item has been delicious. You can tell they care about quality and flavor in every bite. Most recently, I had the Chicago Dawg, and it was perfect. The snap of the Vienna beef hot dog, the fresh poppy seed bun, and all the traditional toppings (yes, even the neon green relish!) hit all the right notes. It's exactly what a Chicago Dawg should be--no shortcuts, just authentic, satisfying flavor. Whether you're craving a burger, Italian beef, or one of their specialty dawgs, you really can't go wrong here. Fast service, friendly staff, and consistently great food. Max's has easily become a go-to spot for me. read more

Max's Dawg House - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

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Tasty Enough, But Could Use a Little TLC We stopped into Max's Dawg House in Red Top Plaza for a quick bite and tried the cheeseburgers, fries, and an order of breaded mushrooms. The food was solid--nothing spectacular, but definitely satisfying. The fries appeared to be fresh-cut, the burgers hit the spot, and the mushrooms had a nice crunch. No complaints on flavor--just nothing that knocked our socks off either. The one area that could really use some attention is the cleanliness and general appearance of the place. It's not terrible, but it's a little rough around the edges. One of the baseboards was missing, and there were a few mystery splashes on the wall that gave off strong "we'll get to it eventually" energy. It doesn't ruin the meal, but it does take away from the overall experience. It feels like a neighborhood spot with potential, and with just a little more attention to upkeep, it could easily bump up to 4 stars. read more

Max's Dawg House - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

Burger 1/4 lb cooked just like I like it. Very good Both Lady taking order & guy cooking it super helpful & friendly too. A good ole Chicago Burger & Hot Dog Joint in Libertyville! Thanks guys. I will be back read more

Stopped by for lunch. Overall looked like your stereotypical Chicago Dog place. Lots of Bears, Cubs, Sox, and other Chicago sports memorabilia displayed. Service was good and fast. The cheeseburger and fries I had was very middle of the road, but they did offer a variety of Daily Specials, and I would like to give it a try for some other things such as hot dogs, polishes, beefs, etc. Maybe they can bump up that score a bit from the standard burger the 1st try :) read more

We love this place. We choose here over Portillo's almost every time as it's cheaper and better quality products. I love the small mom/pop owned business vibe and we always spend less eating here versus other hotdog shops. This is our go-to and def recommend! read more

Been going to Max's Dawg house for 14-15 years, a Libertyville staple ! Quality burgers/ char dawg's/ fries, great prices & convenient location ! Inside has some great memorabilia on the walls & has the proper mom & pop shop feel ! Service is right on time ! read more

Stopped by to grab a late lunch. Ordered their two Dawgs special and they asked me if I wanted them charred on the grill a bit...why not! Both dawgs were dressed all-the-way and came with fries and a drink. Staff is friendly and order was made fresh and fast. I like their fries, they cook them a little more well-done....and they are not greasy. Both Dawgs were dressed completely even with a little-subtle celery salt, which some places miss, it's not a Chicago Dog without it. Tables and floor were clean and or you can sit outside at picnic tables on the sidewalk with umbrellas. I will be back, good example of Chicago-Style hot dogs. read more

Max's Dawg House - Two Dawg's, all-the-way with fries. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

This is a typical greasy spoon and I WILL go back! I had a pizza puff (classic to this type of establishment). The grilled cheese was (picky) toddler approved. Their seasoned waffle fries were really tasty! And the Chicago style hot dog was okay (a little over cooked, per my husband). Not something I'd want to eat all the time (the pizza puff was so deliciously greasy), but it was good! read more

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This place was recommended by someone who is from Chicago and in the Marine Corp, currently serving in the Middle East. Highly recommended as the best 'dog in Illinois by my friend, I decided to cure a hankerin' for some good ol' fashioned Chicago staples...Hot Dog (drug through the garden), a Gyro, and a Polish Saa-sage! The counter ordering lady and grill man set me up with an order, "Walking," and was paid and on my way in under 10 minutes. Quick and friendly was the M.O. for this duo! Love their commentary on people that work in the restaurant industry! As a Chef in my past life, they are some of the best people I've met in the quick service segment of the restaurant biz. Food was excellent, made fresh, and good portions for the dollars spent. Fries were hot, Gyro was huge and the 'dog was loaded with the standard "evil, green relish," pickle and fresh, crisp vegetables and condiments---no ketchup, please! The special of 2 'dogs, fries and a drink is pretty filling. Should've saved the 2nd dog for later, but dining accomplices pushed on thru and finished the mission of emptying the bag, of salty, greasy goodness! The Polish was grilled perfectly, dressed accordingly to specs, and quickly scarfed down. I'm glad I didn't opt-in for the suggestion of a shake...I wasn't willing to put myself in a food coma! Go for the ambiance of the Chicago 'dog cart---Vienna Beef, representing. The comedic counter peeps are so funny, food is great, and I will be back with friends...Burger and shake, maybe? I'll be baaaack! read more

First time. Good food, good fries. We got in right before the lunch rush took the food to go and ate across the street at the park.

Excellent place and the most friendly folks. Very pleasant, clean and great hot dogs, gyros, burgers. The fries are the best! Really a great place. read more

My wife was craving hot dogs. So, we decided to try a new, to us, place. Food was OK. Service was fast and order was correct. I have a patty melt and tater tots. Wife had her hot dog and fried mushrooms. Wife decided she likes other places hot dogs better. read more

Great chi dog. Fresh cut perfectly fried fries. Will come back. A little dated with old Chicago Bears stuff but its a good dog house

I have to confess bias. This is one place where we started coming when the kids were young (now on their own). Anyways, stopped in for 2 dogs and a chocolate milk shake. Still good and very solid memories. read more

Saw the reviews and went to try it. As I go to walk in I guy is coming out and says they are backed up , so I go in and there are 4 people standing by the counter. I see 4 order tickets hanging and only one employee for lunch time. Then I see the problem, he is making one sandwich/order at a time. I just turned around and walked out. I can't kill my entire lunch break waiting. read more

No very fast even though I was the only customer in the place. Waited to put the fried mushrooms in till the burger was done. They were still cold inside. Didn't really seem to care if I was there or not. read more

The food is always great. The fries are the best in the area. They are always hot and fried just right. The servers are friendly and get the orders correct. They have a nice inside & a small outside. read more

Not only is the food fresh, but it is extremely affordable and they have different daily specials everyday of the week. The people who work here are super nice and it has a nice small business atmosphere. Would definitely recommend them read more

Service was outstanding. Food was great! First time having a Chicago dog & would definitely come back!! The chili cheese dog was also great and the tater tots were hot and fresh! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Decent hole in wall quick eats sandwich place. They have daily specials and seems like Chicago dog is their specialty. I ended up with the gyro sandwich and the meat was pretty generous. I would probably come back and try the chickenago Dog next time to see if theY can earn that extra star. read more

Max's Dawg House - Daily Specials - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

A little on the pricey side and the Italian beef was only okay. However they have great hotdogs and amazing fries. I'd recommend doing the everyday special and getting the fries well done (extra crispy). Seriously satisfying lunch! read more

Very good, just a notch below DearFrank's. Great fresh cut fries. Great jumbo dog. The owner and staff are a bit crabby so the service is kind of meh! read more

All around best hot dog stand in Lake County. There are other places to get a good hot dog, but they don't have the Chicago style fries to accompany them. Max's does. If you've never had a char dog, do yourself a favor and try one from here. read more

Fantastic Chicago style dog! Warm steamed bun all the way through to the seasoned salt. In addition the fries that have had the initial frying to be finished at time of need. Then top it off with Coke products offering cherry coke!!Place was clean and great service makes this stop a 5! read more

Max's Dawg House - Hotdog special - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

Good service very fast and efficient. As soon as I received my change they were handing me my hotdog with everything minus sport peppers . Was nice and clean not like some places where you put your arm down and it feels tacky and your stuck to the table. I have been here prior to becoming a yelp addict. So I thought I would write a review read more

Max's Dawg House - Pretty decent dog. Nice snap on a poppyseed bun - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

Went to get a cheeseburger and all they Give you is ketchup Mustard and pickle! Really! And then charge extra to add more! Hamburgers are supposed to come with everything if you want not be charged for it! read more

Standard burger joint. Plenty of sandwiches and burgers to choose. The fresh cut fries are fantastic. My burger was tasty with nice char, and even a toasted bun. Good value for the money. read more

For me, this is the ultimate Chicago Dog. Fresh ingredients are piled on the dog...love the kick from the hot sport peppers. The fresh-cut fries are also cooked to perfection, not greasy, no odd flavors...just potato and salt. Shakes, burger and beefs are fairly average..i order the Chicago Dog/fry at least 90% of the time i visit...so, that is what the rating is based on. read more

Max's Dawg House - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

Max's would get 10 stars from me. The BEST dog and fries anywhere, believe me I have tried them all. A char dog with everything is true Chicago. They put the perfect char on the dog and drag it through the garden. The fries are perfect, I ask for well done fries and they are crisp, hot and amazing. I could not ask for anything better in a Chicago Style hot dog. The staff is friendly and kind. I asked for an extra pickle and they could not have been nicer to me. I love this place, the service, great food and staff could not possibly be better. My favorite spot for a true Chicago dog and fries. 10/10. Hot dog perfection!! read more

What a hidden gem! As soon as you walk in you are greeted with a smile and a "Hello" . The food was delicious! It was fresh and well made. They have a large variety on their menu with daily specials. The restaurant itself was clean and tidy. While you are waiting for your food check out the pictures on the wall. Can't wait to go back and try out some of the other menu items. read more

Max's Dawg House - Cheese fries and Chicago Hotdogs (I requested no sport peppers) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

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Had carry out order - not good - heavy on salt - hot dog toppings not appealing - tomatoes were not fresh - unfortunately, I will not return. read more

I have been coming here for 22 years, and this place is great! The food is freshly made, and there is something for everyone. I love that they added the plant based impossible burger to the the menu. The people who work here are so nice, too. read more

Probably my favorite spot to get a veggie burger. I love that their veggie option isn't JUST an impossible burger (though they do offer that), but the veggie burgers are AMAZING. The fries are crispy and delicious and my husband always enjoys the gyros and burgers here too! read more

I'm always looking for local owned alternatives to Portillo's, they may be overhyped but they can make a good dog. Tried Max's for the 1st time today and I have a new favorite local hot dog joint! They make a perfect Chicago dog and love the fresh cut fries! I'll have to try the dogs charred next time. Staff was awesome and everyone behind the counter said hi and asked how I was doing. While walking back to my car another car almost hit me and I dropped my bag and lost my fries and drink and the folks at Max's hooked me up with new fries and a drink, I offered to pay and they were good just replacing them. That's awesome customer service! Can't wait to go back. read more

Excellent char dog, Italian beef, Italian sausage. In fact nothing there is bad. It's all great.

Absolutely the best char Chicago hot dogs ever with homemade skin on fries. I have been coming here for ages. Everything is delicious and the staff is the best. My daughter comes here when she comes to town because the staff is friendly and the "dawg's" are so good. read more

A classic Chicago hot dog stand with all the fixings. If you want a throwback to when there was a neighborhood hot dog place every few blocks, coming here will instantly transport you back to those days. Not fancy, not terribly pricey, just good, run down your arm, hot dogs. Great fries too. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Awful place. Poor customer service and the food is terrible. Unsanitary conditions. Cooks and counter people not following Covid requirements and they don't enforce mask requirements. read more