Years and years ago I would drive all the way to Plush Pup's for a solidly good hot dog or a fairly good Italian beef sandwich. What happened? Years later, their prices have soared while the quality of the food went down. Maybe it is under new management. We drove by here last week, so we decided to grab a bite since we were in a hurry to get somewhere. I admit that the charbroil burger is still 4-star worthy. I love the flavor of the charbroil taste, and the burger was cooked to perfection. The quality of the meat was different from what I remember years ago, but it wasn't horrible. On the other hand, the quality of the Italian Beef meat was disappointing and way too salty. It was 2-star worthy (if that--maybe I am being generous rating it with 2-stars). My husband had the beef sandwich and he gave me some of the meat since it was loaded with tons of meat. I took one little bit of the meat and couldn't eat the rest of the meat that he so generously shared with me. I am not sure that I would stop off here again. The quality seemed to be lacking in some of the food items that we ordered. However, I would recommend their charbroil burger and freshly cut french fries. I am not usually a french fries fan, but my husband ordered some and insisted I try them. He was right -- they are really, really good fries. I hate to say this but the fries were much better than the Italian beef. The restaurant is located in a very small strip mall. Parking can be a little challenging since it is a small parking lot. They have a few tables with umbrellas outside, but with the restaurant being located on a busy street, you don't want to sit outside and ingest the truck, bus and car fumes with your meal. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -- this is definitely a diner and it has not changed since the last time we were here. The service is fast and hospitable. The restaurant vibe reminds me of something out of the 1970's. There are a lot of old-fashioned Coca-Cola fixtures throughout the restaurant. There were people of all ages here and it is definitely a family-friendly restaurant. read more

Unpretentious place with standard fare: Gyros, Bbq ribs, onion rings, half greek chicken, etc - and you dont get overcharged, either, which is a welcome change. Ive got no major complaints: On the cheddar beef i ordered, the lazy employee put nacho cheese sauce instead of a real cheese slice... not too big a deal, but if you wanted an extra 25 cents for a cheese slice, i would have paid it. Will probably return amd would recommend. read more

Food was average. Went in and upon ordering felt like I was the meat on display. Beware if you are a female trying to get a hot dog here. I didn't feel safe with their other customers and left as fast as I could once I got my food. Haven't been back since. read more

Little overpriced. An Italian beef combo for almost $15?!! Really? The one guy at the register went to get my fries and coughs (didn't cover his mouth) right over the fry basket and area. I was in shock and should have said no thanks right then and there. He kept coughing while dispensing soda and ringing up the order. Germs everywhere. Does he not know to cover his mouth or something. Nothing quick about this place either and it was quiet. So I get back to work and I start eating. Fries needed lots of salt, no big deal, I can take care of that but then I start on my Italian beef, probably one of the worst I've had. No flavor, very bland. And then I find a hair in my food so that did it - won't be going back which is a shame because it was my first time and I was already looking forward to their outdoor eating area for this spring and summer. Thinking this menu I grabbed is getting tossed. read more

This place rocks , but the prices are wayy to high for such quality food , I mean its fast food , people who work in the buildings and surrounding area should have the leisure to go there every day , but their prices are very discouraging. Great food , ok service , but prices earn this place a 3. read more

My 2nd time to Plush Pup. I ordered the original Gyro which was about 15 minutes before closing time and they server gave me a larger than usual amount of gyro meat which was an awesome surprise. It had fresh ingredients and tasted really good. I just couldn't finish the entire gyro in one sitting. Overall, great experience on today's visit. They exceeded my expectations tonight. read more

This place has some pretty cheap food and its right by where I work. I got the hot dog's and wondered why they were so inexpensive (I think like only $1.85), well they were small and not all that great. The fries weren't good either. Also the decor and experience wasn't all that great either. Overall I would probably not go back, but if I did I wouldn't get a hot dog. This area really needs some better eats. read more

Got the greek salad with gyro meat and it was pretty good. Nice diner atmosphere and seemed like a good crowd.

Prices are good, and food is over stuffed. Staff was friendly. Had the gyro combo and it filled me up. Will definitely go again when in town. read more

Great Greek chicken and rice portilos style place and food. Clean fast but still a little fresher

A barker! I know people love the Plush Pup. The dogs are just ok, but the burger (slimy and mealy) tastes like horsemeat. Crowded, slow, and expensive for what you get. So disappointing that when I see it, I drive past and go somewhere else. read more

Great food if you like this type of establishment. I was in the area visiting an ex and decided to see this place for once. It reallynis just an average hot dog stand, but the Greek chicken is perhaps the best I have ever tasted at any place in a real long time. They are cheap with dishing out the ketchup after I asked for the fries and had to go towards the window where they have the pump for sit down. Just give more than one ketchup package next time and this is enough to drop the rating one star. read more

Food was decent, nothing special. Chicken was a little dry parking sucks. read more

This place has great hot dogs. It's great for lunch cause they have outdoor seating so you can enjoy the weather and a meal. read more

Plush Pup - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the chicken kabob dinner. The chicken was overlooked and very dry. As it was cooking, the three cooks were staring at a younger girl outside and making comments about her. It was very oblivious and awkward for me as I waited for my food. The guy rang up my meal incorrectly and looked at me as if it was my fault. Defiantly a 'Soup Nazi' style place. Won't be back. read more

Good gyros, good chicken sandwiches, good fries and shakes. AMAZING PITA BREAD. It was also very clean and had great service. read more

I really wanted to like this place because it is so close to our house. Unfortunately the food is average at best and overpriced. I wouldn't mind spending a little extra if the food was outstanding but nothing that we tried was memorable. We've had the burgers, kabobs, and gyros and there are better places in the area. Yes, they're not friendly but I could get over that if the food was good. I also didn't like how they nickel and dime you. They will charge you for one extra tzatziki sauce which I just think is poor customer service. read more

The half chicken meal deal is as good as it gets. BBQ, Greek, or traditional with a heap of fries, cole slaw, garlic bread, and a drink (Diet Coke of course) for around $7. Try it. read more

Been driving past this place for years. After reading the YELP reviews I decided to give it a try. Ordered a basic cheeseburger with onion rings and a Diet Coke. The food was just OK. Somewhat uninspiring. The onion rings were a big disappointment. Over cooked, no taste other than "greasy oil". The burger was OK. The big complaint I have is with the staff. The guy taking the orders was disorganized. There was a large carryout order ahead of me and the guy had it all screwed up. I ordered my simple request and waited. And waited, And waited. The worker actually completed and served the order for the folks behind me in line. I inquired as to the whereabouts of my cheeseburger and was met with a blank stare, like I had NOT been standing there right in front of this guy. He found my onion rings (near cold by now), then my burger appeared. He gave me my Diet Coke. I watched him draw it from the regular Coke tap. I asked him about this and he acted annoyed and then reread the order form. Without saying anything he dumped the Coke and filled the cup with Diet Coke. UGH. Not the experience I was hoping for after hearing such good things about this place. Maybe I was there on a day when the "B-Team" was working .... LOL...... read more

I live near this restaurant and I here 2-3 times a week. One of my best place to eat something.

Overpriced and poor quality? One and done never again. Had a gyros(huge portion, zero flavor), Greek potatoes(undercooked, zero flavor), and breaded mushrooms (rancid mushrooms). Left feeling cheated. Lesson learned. 10 better places with cheaper prices and higher quality food in the area. read more

I've been here twice, both while on business trips to Chicago and staying at the Renaissance Hotel just down the street. There's not a whole lot in the area, so if you want a quick lunch this is one of your only options. The first time, I had the Italian beef, which was really tasty and came with spicy peppers. Like all greatest Italian roast beef sandwiches, and totally fell apart, but that's kind of the point. If this were my only experience, I would give this place a better rating. The second time, however, I tried one of the Chicago hot dogs and was totally underwhelmed. To give you some background, I love Chicago style hot dogs, particularly the sport peppers and pickle on top. This one, however I found to be mediocre at best. It just wasn't that flavorful and I'm not even sure they put sport peppers on top. I would give the place another chance but I wouldn't get hot dog again. Maybe back to the Italian beef or gyro... read more

They have the best grilled chicken sand which! They never disappoint. The service is friendly. I like to call in my order if in a hurry. I would definitely consider Plush Pup a neighborhood favorite! read more

Very over priced. The owner George is extremely rude and doesn't appreciate your business. When the original owners had this place, it was so much better. We ordered 3 cheeseburgers just the sandwiches and a small Greek salad and it cost $35. That's insane especially because no fries or drinks came with anything. Way too expensive and it's not even appreciated. I'll take the trip to Bob Os instead on Irving Park then go there again! read more

Pretty good gyro plate, good food, good value, clean place, friendly stuff. Thumbs UP!!!

Awesome place to grab lunch or dinner. Try the gyros or the gyro plate, both really good. Pricing was very affordable. Highly reccomend!

Restaurant he's been here for years food is always consistent. Burgers are very good and reasonably priced.

Please don't waste your time or money on this place. I didn't think it was possible to ruin a hot dog until now. Old bun that fell apart and too much mustard. Also very over priced. Unfriendly staff. I hope they close. Should not be in business. read more

Double Cheeseburger, everything on it.....no need to try anything else.. This place is my destination anytime I am within a 10 mile radius during lunchtime. Fries are really good too. The burger has plenty of cheese on it and plenty of fixins. Especially great is the full slice of onion (as opposed to the diced onion pieces that most fast food places give) I would love to review their other menu fare, but I cant bear to go there and not get a DBL C/burger read more

This place just ripped me off. I paid $14 for a bland gyro and some frozen onion rings. Save yourself some time and money and go somewhere else. read more

I used to come here a lot back in the 90's with my high school buddies, and it has changed a lot since then. A while back I was with one of my old high-school friends and for old-times sake, we decided to vist a place of our youth. The Plush Pup has gone down-hill over time. When we first walked in the owner had this attitude, like we just ruined his day, by going into his restaurant and buy his food, with our money. He never smilied, he just scowled. The hot dogs, were small, and unfilling, and our sodas were jam packed with ice, with hardly any soda in there at all. Its sad to see a once great place go the pits, all because of some arragont greedy owner. read more

In the mood for gyros? This is for you. I ordered just a standard gyro without fries and had plenty of food to be quite full instead of the normal food coma I get when I eat the fries too :D. The staff were nice, and the restaurant also offers ribs and Italian beef subs. I'll have to come back and try those, as well. read more

The food (Gyros) is good but it's a lot. They should have the option for us to choose such as large, medium and small or large and medium.

The char-broiled burgers at Plush Pup are delicious. If U order a cheeseburger U get a choice of cheese including Swiss and cheddar, not just American. And get the works for a truly great burger. Also a great variety of other food items on their menu and their fries are also terrific. Truly a great independent fast food option superior to the corporate franchises. read more

I went here for the first time the other day. Walking in, I saw a large menu with a lot of different kinds of food, which all looked amazing. It was late and my friend and I felt like just getting a burger and a hotdog. Upon opening my food when I got home, I was extremely dissappointed to say the least. Not only did my friends burger bun taste old, but my hotdog looked like the person who prepared it put little to absolutlely NO EFFORT into making my food. The toppings looked as if they were thrown on and it was drenched in mustard. I'm happy to read such good reviews from other customers, especially if they ordered ribs or gyros; however, I doubt my friend and I will ever return to this place. read more

I just paid $12.82 for 3 items! I didn't bother to look up at the menu because most places are about 3-5 bucks for a double cheeseburger. Theirs is 6.49! Small fry is 2.25 and a "Jumbo" drink is 2.99?? I knew I should have went to McDonald's for a large drink for 1.00. I will never come to this place again. Goody's on Belmont right by me isn't this expensive! read more

Hotdog just ok and overpriced. 6.99 for a dog, fries and small drink is ridiculous. There are better places in the area and cheaper!!!!

I've just stopped by and my first impression was not good. Prices are a little bit higher that the other places and I had to wait 10 min for my gyros, maybe because is Friday. Food was delicious and good to know where I can come to eat next time when I will be around. read more

the place is dingy. i ordered the chicken sandwich and fries with a side salad. the chicken was cold, the side salad had rotten leaves in it! over priced too...not going back here ever again, this place is a piece of shit read more

My husband and I are regulars...he gets the Beef (he's a Italian beef fanatic), juice on side no peppers and I get a chicken dish. He's gotten hamburgers before and says those are, "Ok." But the beef is fantastic, shredded with a lot of the fat removed. For a while they must have changed providers or the Vienna Beef company was delivering subpar product, as it was fattier than usual. The chicken kabob dish is great (I almost always get that). The prices are higher than usual for this area, but t everyone comparing this to Portillo's. Portillo's food seems greasier and more processed (non-in store made) than this place. I have gotten their hot dogs before, and YES I avoid those (for 2 reasons, processed meat scares me unless I make it & they really aren't that good..not sure why as they also use Vienna Beef for that). We got about 2 times a week. Tamales are good (typical for this type of place in Chicago). Feta is Greek Grocery store grade (the owners are Greek). I have also tried the Mexican food specials, and they are spicier than usual for an American fast food place. Their BBQ sauce is more acidic than sweet, and thinner. I like it, and I like their ribs which we get on a very infrequent basis. read more