Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Scooters

    3.7 (88 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Scooters Photos

    SCOOTERS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Scooters

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Corn dog with a small side of fries. Always my go-to.
    Jeanne-Marie D.

    Scooter's has been around for as long as I can remember. It's a great taste of Chicago way up on the North Shore. I almost always get a corndog and a serving of fries. I don't go there too often, usually only if I happen to be home. I don't want to get tired of it. It's too good for that. Growing up we'd always have lunch here after we picked out our Christmas tree next door at Angelo's Liquors. This is definitely my all time favorite place to grab a hotdog.

    The #1 value combo (hot dog)
    Cindy Y.

    Definitely a cute little shop that sells a good selection of hot dogs, burgers, and gyros. From what I've seen, there isn't too much around North Chicago, but I wanted to visit somewhere with good hot dogs. Searched the area, and Scooters popped up. I got the #1, which is a Chicago-style hot dog, fries, and a drink. The Chicago-dog was pretty standard: pickle on top, small peppers, onions, and mustard. The bun though definitely made the hot dog top notch. It was a poppy seed bun that was so soft and tasty. The fries were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and reminded me of Five Guy Fries. As for the drink, I got a Cream Soda and it was also delicious! A great solid meal for around $6. I recommend this place for anyone in the area looking for good hot dogs. Good price, good selection, good service as well! They're fast too :)

    Uhhhhh... Slimey grilled onions over nacho cheese, making the whole mess less than appetising.
    Steve C.

    A good try at burgers and dogs... Just falls a little short. They have a bunch of promise but it seems like they cut every corner they could. First, cheddar cheese is a real thing. It means something specific, not just yellow stuff. Nacho cheese sauce is not cheddar cheese. So when you find your hot dog bathed in radioactive yellow cheese-like slime... it's a little disappointing. The hot dogs themselves are just ballpark Frank's or the like, nothing special. They do have a wide variety of weird specialties that seem like they might be good, but as I was in the mood for a hot dog, I was left wanting. The burger my fiance got was a from frozen patty that resembled a Dairy Queen patty. Oh, and the grilled onions? SKIP THEM! They are the slimiest and oiliest slugs of an onion I've ever encountered. They literally slide off your food, like they were trying to escape from you meal to save you from their spoiling taste. The chilli was from a can. Enough said about that. TL;DR: It's not bad necessarily, it's just not very good either.

    Alayne H.

    Whenever I'm in North Chicago, I have to stop at Scooters for a Maxwell Street Polish and fries. Absolutely, the best tasting polish ever! Love the fries too, they are fresh cut and, if you aren't planning to eat in, they hold up well in takeout orders. The prices are reasonable, the staff is friendly, and the food cooked to order with minimal waiting time. Wish I had a Scooter's near me!

    See all

    14 years ago

    Good as ever and now they take credit cards. The facelift is nice.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    If you want a decent lunch on the cheap, this is a great place to go. Good dogs and great fresh fries, especially with fries on the dog.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Fantastic greasy spoon! Great for fried mushrooms, burgers, brats and shakes.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 3

    Ask the Community - Scooters

    You might also consider

    Big Ed's BBQ - Full Slab

    Big Ed's BBQ

    4.6(884 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Always hits the spot! We used to frequent their old restaurant across the way and now that they've…read moreopened up their new location we had to check it out. The restaurant is so much bigger and livelier and were so excited to see all of their success. Definitely come early to be able to try their brisket and Tony Mac! You wont regret anything you try but those are defnitely our favorites. Oh and the ribs, if you're looking for the incredible smokey juicy flavor look no further. Any of their bbq sauces are great and pair well, but we highly recommend giving their original a go because of the perfect balance of sweet, savory, with a bit of a kick.

    I am a HUGE fan of true barbecue and am also a restaurant owner from a restaurant family well known…read morein Chicagoland and it's suburbs for over 50 years. "Old School" customer service, Hospitality and appreciation for our customers is key and loyalty goes both ways friends. I was very interested to try the food here after trying a couple items that were served at a friend's party. I asked to say Hi to the owner as a entrepreneur myself. They said they would be out shortly at my request, being my first time and spending well over $300 to try some of their dishes I was extremely insulted to see that the owner never had the courtesy to say Hello as I waited. In my world, "old school" customer service is success because without customers you have nothing. I also believe that you should always remember where you came from. The food was very pricey for the Area and not worth the disrespect I felt. After this experience I'll stay with Hecky's in Evanston where we are recognized, greeted by name and given a positive everything when I walk in by the owners Daughter, Gigi...RIP Senior. Hecky's is located North Shore with more than fair prices, above par food and traditional style barbecue. Big Ed's is in Waukegan and we paid double plus for the food and a very poor customer service experience ‍ along with overpriced barbecue and sides. I got lots of sauce for not enough barbecue. If I could have cancelled I would have but it was the first time and the last time. I asked one last time "What happened to the owner who was supposedly was going to say Hello?" They said he left through the side door because he was busy. His picture is on a large sign outside and this man was at Aldi when I stopped for apples on the way back home to Arlington Heights. Go to Hecky's in Evanston, Smoque in Chicago, even Joe's Barbecue in Hillside. Good Luck Big Ed!!!

    Photos
    Big Ed's BBQ - Dining room with queue

    Dining room with queue

    Big Ed's BBQ - Burnt Ends

    Burnt Ends

    Big Ed's BBQ - Store front, BBQ time!

    See all

    Store front, BBQ time!

    Scooters - hotdog - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...