Solid late night spot (like after 3am) for dogs/fries/shrimp (that's right, shrimp!). This place is quick, easy, and convenient. Hot Dogs are great vienna beef and fries are stacked on top of the dog and wrapped up. The shrimp is actually really really good. I would not go anywhere for shrimp, but this would be an exception as I don't think any restaurant with 3 things on their menu would risk not having fresh anything, especially shrimp. You can tell, as it's awesome and worth getting if you really want to get dirty on Western ave!!! Give it a try, this place will be really solid as the weather warms up as wel! read more

This is not an authentic chicago hot dog. Fries r a bit greasy. Good prices tho.

Hot dog and fries were so so but I really hate the fact that fries come with everything. So if you order two hot dogs you get two orders of fries. It cost me 15 bucks for 3 hot dogs and two drinks that came with a ton of french fries that I paid for and had to be tossed out. They do not offer any specials at all and the menu is really bare bones. read more

I read great reviews and rankings about this spot that I was unfamiliar with. A fan of Troha's, Lawrence's and Hagen's for fried shrimp, I was surprised to see comments raving about theirs but it is now my favorite. Golden, light breading, fresh shrimp, great sauce- perfection. The fries are as good as any I've had- they say they only use Idaho #1 potatoes, I don't know what others use but this is the way to go. Hot dogs are good- "depression" dogs- mustard, relish, onions, and peppers only. I prefer lettuce, tomato, celery salt, pickles with the mustard but still very good. Been there three times in a week- with Margie's a block away this could get dangerous. read more

Great deal for a burger n fries. Shakes are on point. Nothing fancy but a great local eats when you're feeling greasy and want to indulge in fatty foods read more

One order of fries is about three servings' worth. The guys are really really friendly every time I go in there. The prices are odd at first glance, but when taxes are added, they add up to round numbers. As a person who hates change, it's nice to be able to spend even dollar amounts. Also, there is an interesting heated ATM outside. More importantly, the outdoor picnic tables are fun to sit at. read more

1st time here and last. Friendly service but food was awful. Hot dog was like any other in the city but the fries were awful! They tasted like they were fried in old oil and were mostly burned if not way too crispy. Definitely not what I was hoping for. So much for international hot dog day... fries are DEFINITELY off the list for me in this place. read more

Great prices. If i was still in my weekend drinking binge modes this would be a place to go. Cash only-easy parking. Fries are fresh cut. Nothing extraordinary about the place. Just a solid value for what you get. read more

UGH. Worst hot dog and fries I've had in Chicago. Don't be fooled by the brand new appliances and eye catching sign, this place is a dump. Although there was a girl cutting fresh fries while we were there, ours were soggy and had clearly been sitting a while. The Vienna Beef dog was boiled, which is okay, but from what I could tell that had also happened long, long before we arrived, the bun was disgustingly soggy, and the toppings were...where? We asked for "everything" and ended up with a hint of mustard and a few specks of onion. We almost threw them away, but were so hungry we added some condiments from our fridge and ate what we could. If you're drunk, hungry, and in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and go to one of the many good Mexican spots (or at least Sam's Red Hots if you're craving a hot dog). Even at the nearby McDonalds you can count on crispy fries and a bun that isn't soggy. read more

After reading that this place was the third best hotdog place in Chicago, I was pretty pumped and ready to be blown away. Sadly, I was not. The food was edible, but was no better than what I could get at the grocery store. read more

Not the best hot dog I've ever had, but it's fun to pop in while I'm doing laundry at Mighty Clean. If it's nice outside, chill outside on the picnic tables and watch the cars go past on Western. Fries are their strong suit. read more

It's a good place to grab a quick bite to eat for a small price. It doesn't exceed any expectations, but it totally hits the spot.

I love this place! It's cheap as hell and they're always so nice. Great go-to location for a good hotdog

great tasting hot dogs crammed with drench in oil steak fries. great addition to logan square. Hot dogs were never meant to be fancy.

I'm a bit confused. Based on the pictures, I was at the right place, but based on some of the reviews, I was not? There are no burgers, only hotdogs, fries and shrimp. I now understand what a Depression Dog is, and I'm not a fan...I need tomatoes on my hot dogs. And celery salt. And a pickle! Aren't we in Chicago? Hot dogs themselves had the right bite, fried were okay, cheese was good. The place is clean and the guys are very nice, but the hot dogs are just not my style. read more

This is a great late night option in Logan Square. Cash only. If you love hot dogs, you will love this place. Gene and Jude's style, depression dogs, no tomatoes, the way I love it. Fries on top of the dog. Everything about the dog and fries is perfect. There are tables outside to eat. I love the shrimp as well, no tails and super yummy. If you come with someone, split the shrimp with the dog and you'll be stuffed. I love coming here late at night, great drunk food. Again, if you like hot dogs, this is a MUST GO TO. read more

in a city famous for great hot dogs (and over a thousand places to get one), Redhot Ranch is in my Top Five. this small stand in Wicker Park uses real Vienna beef hot dogs and they make the best fresh-cut fries within the city limits. if you like Gene & Jude's, this is the closest you'll find. only four items on the menu: hot dogs, Polish and fried shrimp. never tried the Polish, but the shrimp are excellent!! and they're open until 4am. read more

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Bad ass fries, decent dog, clean interior, good hours, good prices, and outstanding customer service. Moved up to a five star because my girlfriend dropped her ATM card in the ATM (it's in a secured box, you have to see it). They couldn't open it, but they took her information and called a guy to open it up and she had her card back within hours. So we'll be returning and telling our friends to go. read more

I really like this place! Great location too! This area really needed a good hot dog joint.. The polish and the dogs are really good, fries and shrimp are tha bomb.. plus they're open till like 4 am every day! read more

Great late night stop. Some of the best French fries around town. Adequate red hot, shrimp a great choice.

what can i say i been here a few times. i'm always searching for a good dog. may it be a depression style hotdog or chicago style hotdog. they have a simple menu. they serve a depression style hotdog here. if you don't know what that is.. it is a hotdog with mustard, onion, relish, sport peppers, and fries on top. they do a good job at it. it just seems like something is lacking. i quite cant figure it out, just to let you know gene and judes is my standard for this type of hotdog. but like i said they do a good job at it and the shrimp is good. here is the bigger question.... would i come here knowing that full well that the vienna beef factory store is not to far from there.. i would. it is for these reasons. they have fresh cut fries. the price is right. the dog is good.. also its open late. read more

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$3.75 for a damn good dog and great Idaho potato fries made on the spot, open till 4am everyday and 5am on saturdays. Cash only. Will be making this a regular not sober late-night spot. read more

Reviewers for this place are delusional, you can get this hotdog at any hotdog stand in America, not bad but dont leave downtown Chicago for this read more

Pros: -Really nice fries -Nice people working there -Prices are set such that you pay in whole dollar amounts (i.e. $2.00, not $1.92) -Fast service -Prices seem fair Convenient location Cons: -No burgers -Cash only I grabbed lunch there and ordered the double dog w/ fries. They packaged the fries in a wrapper with the dog, and the amount of fries that came with the dog was somewhat small but not a bad deal. I also got a $2 order of fries for my friend. Overall it was a good experience. The place just opened. The fresh-cut fries claim is true, the guy was cutting up potatoes before my eyes while I was waiting for my food. This will be my go-to location when I'm in the mood for fries near my apartment. I wish them luck capturing the late-nite crowd. Defintely worth a walk from Quenchers, Map Room, or the nearby bar of your choice. read more

I went here strictly for a dog... BOO: skinny, skimpy lil' dog HISS: not really a Chicago dog: it was slathered in (too much) mustard and diced onions, had two measly peppers and only a trace amount of relish. No pickle. No 'maters. No celery salt. That's pretty low, Red Hot Ranch...if I had a rubber hose I'd beat you with it. THUMBS UP: good taste and decent snap to the dog. I'd have given this joint 2 stars were it not for the delicious fries. The fries alone are worth 3 stars and justify a visit. read more

Cheap, quick, greasy fast food hot dogs. We found this place on a random adventure to have a hot dog while on the go. The fries are great and the wait is minimal as they prepare them upon your order. The place is not fancy nor has great seating options, but if you are getting it to go or in need of a late night dog this will suite you just fine. The place does look a bit run down / dirty and isn't going to look very impressive so if you are in the mood for a higher class establishment this is not your location. That may be a turn off to some, but if you can overlook those issues its cheap and good. read more

Love the hot dogs with the fresh cut fries. I'm not sure how to describe it other than it's exactly what you expect/want from a hot dog shack on Western Ave. read more

Great prices and their homemade fries are amazing. Not the best hotdogs I've had but still a great to go option!

The dogs aren't well cooked, the buns are nothing special, you might as well go to jewl osco and microwave something yourself. They have nothing hot, even though the name states "red hot ranch," like wtf? read more

Super small hot dogs. Great fresh cut fries. But generic ketchup is the worst. It kills the fries. Why be cheap and try to save 5 cents???? read more

I heard good things about this place, so I decided to check it out. Another customer asked me if I had tried the shrimp. I told him it was my first time there, and he said, "You're in for a treat!" The man was right. The double hot dog I ate had a snap to the casing when I bit into it. Very tasty. The fries were crispy, but not too soft, nor fried too hard. The prices are very reasonable, and the staff is personable. I highly recommend this spot! read more

This place is good. However, If you are looking for a traditional Chicago this is not the place to go. The dogs are good though. They are served on a normal white bun, and the only condiments are onions, relish, mustard, and sport peppers. The fresh cut fries are great, and they give you a dog with a huge handful of fries for 3 bucks. It is a great choice for a late night dog. During the day id go elsewhere, but its the best in Bucktown after the bar for a dog. read more

It's what you would expect from a typical hot dog stand. Your options are very simple from the menu, hot dog, fries, and a beverage. For 3 dollars you're getting your money's worth. The only reason I rated it as a 3 is because they don't serve the classic pickle with their hot dogs. Every time I walk past it never looks like there is a line. Don't expect much from this place except for a decent set of hot dogs and fries. read more

I never would've gone in if my friend and I weren't desperately hungry. It looks like some run down food joint if you were to drive past it. The food though. The prices are slightly weird (decently priced) but the food is worth it. Their fries and dogs are good. My polish looked like their hot dog on steroids though. I wonder to this day if they had just given me one hot dog and a big hot dog instead of a hot dog and a polish.. read more

I brought a hot dog to lunch for work, but forgot to bring the mustard..that is a problem, i don't know anyone who can eat a naked hot dog, except for my boss. So, I ran down the block to this hot dog joint prepared to pay for a little packet of mustard. Unfortunately, they don't have packets of mustard..kind weird. The staff was friendly though, he offered to me to bring down the hot dog and squirt some on it for me. I just couldn't see myself running down western with a hot dog though. Anyway, the fries are bomb and always great hot dogs! thanks guys. read more

The BEST crispy fresh cut fries and the way they're cooked remind me of the how Demon Dogs did theirs. My new place to go for hot dogs & fries. SORRY Jimmy's SORRY Gene & Judes. read more

Ok, I stopped by another time and the fries were soooo much better. The shrimp are still amazing.

Very simple menu think they serve like 5 things. Best thing on the menu would have to be the shrimp available in 1/2lb and 1lb servings and your choice of two cocktail sauces which are eh. They also serve dogs and polish's which are only steamed dogs they do not have a grill. The fries aren't half bad either but I would recommend getting them crispy otherwise they will likely be a little floppy. Overall not a bad option read more

The hot dogs are phenomenal at this place! And the fries on top just compliment the dog itself. The second time I went again, I decided to try their newly "Red Hot Ranch Double Cheese Burger" thinking it's only going taste like any other in n' out burger, but to my surprise it was amazing! I do not know their secret to such a unique burger but all I can say to them is keep it up! read more

Went to location on Ashland. All I know is that there are pictures all over the walls of a "Chicago Dog" but the place doesn't have pickles. I can go anywhere in the city to pay 4 dollars for a dog, this won't be one of them again. read more