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    Snappy Dog

    3.9 (151 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs
    Fri 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
    Sat 11:00 am - 3:30 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Snappy Dog
    Mark Y.

    This is a small space in an older building with no tables. One guy was there by himself serving up orders as quick and efficient as some places with an entire staff. I ordered the Snappy Dog. Fries were piled on top. Ugh, I hate that. I realize it's an old Chicago tradition but it's not my thing. I have to admit it does give the fries some extra flavor in this case. It was on a fresh poppy seed bun with sport peppers, cheese sauce, onions, and their secret sauce (which tasted a lot like barbecue sauce). It was tasty with a bit of zip but very messy. I wouldn't mind trying some of their other unique menu items sometime.

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    Drake M.

    Stopped in because whenever I hit a new area with my side gig, I Google "hot dog places near me" and this was the closest. I asked if there was a two hot dog special and he told me I can get 2 dogs with one fry for $10. I agreed and order a root beer with it. They also have Green River in the bottle and Green River shakes. I will have to go back for one. The hot dog came out quickly, wrapped in paper and the bun was steamed perfectly, maybe a little over steamed but I'm not mad about it. It wasn't a snap dog but it had all the Chicago style staples on it, including a poppyseed bun and celery salt. Great flavor and the peppers were on point as well as the onions. The fries were okay. This place reminded me of an old school hot joint I use to go to as a kid. This is a comfort dog that had me at the first bite. This is old school joint with all the charm. There is a small stand up counter surrounding the front window that you can eat at, 3 or 4 people max! Even though this place isn't a cash only spot, bring some. Snappy Dogs charges extra for card usage. Looking forward to going back and trying the Snappy Stix and Green River shake. I simply love places like this!

    Cards pay a surcharge
    Joyce G.

    More stars because they're open late. Worker seems to be the Owner. He answered the phone when I called so I'm happy about that. Place is next door to a bar. His nails could be cleaner but thankfully he's not wearing a pear of disposable gloves doing everything like so many other places. Menu outside the door and inside the store. There's a counter to wait. But we ate in the car. Oh! The fries are not served in a separate container but they are wrapped with the dog. The chili has beans FYI.

    Snappy Stix
    Ariana G.

    I've been coming here for years solely for their snappy stix so my review can't attest to the rest of their menu items. This place is your typical hole-in-the- wall joint. The place is very small in size. Their snappy stix is one of their most popular menu items. They are basically fried mozzarella sticks that you can pair with marinara sauce or ranch. From previous years, they were alot fatter and messier. This time around they appeared more slender and neat. Just my observation haha. Now, these are good in moderation. A serving comes with 3 sticks but honestly I'm good after the 2nd one. I get nauseas by the 3rd one cause it's alot of cheese and grease. Not the healthiest choice but it will def fulfill any late night cravings!

    Sad old fries... devoid of heat, salt and flavor
    Tim M.

    Maybe an off night?? It's a small hole in the wall, and I wanted to like it sooooooo much. Nope. The Chicago dog was ok... a little wanting - but ok. The snappy dog was also just ok. My wife wasn't a fan of the polish. All the dogs had stale buns. And the fries were old and lacking salt. Overall disappointing mains. The snappy stix and corn dog were good, but didn't do much to make up for the sad dog/fries combos. I hate to be negative about a small, small business - but unless you're falling out of the pub next door this has to be a disappointment.

    Lefai K.

    Snappy Dogs is a place that can easily be missed. My son so happened to spy this place as we were zipping by Downtown Edison Park. We got some takeout for his birthday as he insisted on trying their hotdogs. We ended up getting the Big Chicago, the Bossy CHIX aka chicken sandwich and Snappy STIX, aka mozzarella sticks. The hot dog came with fries and they were all wrapped up in the same wax paper. My Bossy CHIX chicken sandwich were wrapped up with the fries as well. For me, I like the fast food vibe and the fries were slightly soggy, which I actually like. If you're not a fan of that, you may want to ask to have it wrapped up separately. I noticed that upon arriving, they have a dry erase board that touted chicken tenders. Too bad, as I would have loved to try them, as they were not on the online menu. Inside the place, it's somewhat tiny, with standing room only dining, and a soda fountain behind the counter. The person who worked there was super nice and offered a free drink and a coloring book to my son, upon hearing it was his birthday. Really cool. The food was good and I enjoyed the mozzarella sticks too. When we first unwrapped them, my son thought they were egg rolls. The Snappy STIX has gooey and delicious. Both me and the kiddo enjoyed the food there and we would definitely go back.

    Snappy sticks enjoyed while listening to the Irish music
    Meg R.

    Finally made it to get the mozzarella sticks! So nice that they are open and had an Irish band playing across the street in the Emerald Isle parking lot to enjoy them listening to Irish music being played. Felt like tailgating. Heard the band is playing everyday Sunday starting at 2pm. Will be back to order more on another Sunday and listen to the music and get some more mozzarella sticks. Bring Your own booze and hang outside.

    Stix!
    Charmaine D.

    This place reminded me of those fast food joints on a college campus. Went there for the Stix - so good. Got a few to share but ended up eating them all myself. I also got a corndog; something I haven't had in a long time. There was only one guy in there that took my order and this other guys larger order, rang us up (cash preferred but not mandatory), and cooked everything. He was super nice. The wait was not long at all. This place will be seeing more of me in the near future since I literally live a block away.

    Snappy Stix and Corn Dog with fries

    The absolute best food around, snappy stix are incredible. The dude who runs this place is so awesome too

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    Always loved snappy dog after a long night. Always kind service and great food. Snappy sticks and a Chicago dog is a win win.

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    The owner is super nice! The hot dog was great but I HIGHLY recommend the Snappy Stix! Fast service excellent take it and go restaurant.

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    Snappy Stix heals the worst of pain including: hunger, heartache, hangover, etc. also the only place open past my bewitching hour.

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    Dragged my wife here for a Chicago dog on our way to the airport. She said it was the best hot dog she had ever eaten. We will be back.

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    Devil Dawgs-Gold Coast

    Devil Dawgs-Gold Coast

    4.4(310 reviews)
    12.2 miNear North Side
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Small entry way but you don't need much to order food. They have seating outside as well if you're…read moreinterested. You have the option of placing an order at the kiosk or with an employee. Being a newbie I wasn't sure where to start as the menu is a lot to take in. I settled on: Double backyard burger no cheese or tomato - 7/10 - I like my doubles a little thinner, not a slight to them just what I was expecting. I could've definitely did one burger and been satisfied. Burger was seasoned decent and the pickles were really good. Icelandic dog (no honey mustard, added relish). -10/10 - I loved everything about this dog. The bite, the spice, the toppings.

    Never had a Chicago style hot dog before and that was something on my Chicago bucket list during my…read morerecent trip. No idea how this compares to other places in the city but the one I got here was everything I hoped for and more. Top tier hot dog. Even if the bun was split in two and the whole thing was falling apart. My son got a cheese slider and we each got a drink and shared a small bag of fries. All together the total came to $26.05. It was incredibly crowded; it was hard to squeeze into the shop to order. But once we did, the food came out relatively quickly and we were lucky to get a table outside in the shade where it was quite pleasant. Just a block off of Michigan Avenue so easy to get to. Would definitely return the next time I'm in town and would recommend to others.

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    Jim's Original

    4.2(797 reviews)
    12.9 miUniversity Village
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    A LOCAL CLASSIC! I…read moreloved this spot so much I ended up coming back twice. It has that classic late night comfort food vibe and feels like one of those staple spots you have to try at least once. First night I ordered a polish hot dog with everything on it and a fish sandwich w/ extra grilled onions. Super cool that your order comes with fries and I added a cheese cup both times. In my opinion the fries were mid the first go around, but second time they were better. Definitely tasted better dipped in cheese. They were kinda airy in texture, if that makes sense. Polish hot dog was around a 6.5-7/10 for me. It did taste better warmed up the next day. What I was most obsessed with was the double cheeseburger and fish sandwich! both were easily a 10/10. Super good prices and worth the money. Also, the chile peppers were sooo bomb and hotter than I expected ! I wanted to eat them all, but they were packing some serious heat! The lemon Italian ice is where it's at, make sure to order one! You can also mix it with strawberry, but both times people recommended the lemon and now I see why. The line gets super active and busy past 10-11pm, but during the daytime it's way less crowded. Even when it gets packed the line moves pretty quick. They stay open late and close at 1am which is nice.

    The smell of caramelized onions hits pretty much immediately as you approach the window. No line…read moremidday. We were served quickly and got the polish sausage that comes with fries. Both were nice and hot. Fries were crispy and that first snap into the juicy sausage was worth the trip. No seating, so be prepared to eat in your car and get a bit messy. Also be warned the peppers are legitimately spicy, those serranos had my partner sweating. Glad I tried it, but not something I'd eat all the time, great late night drinking kind of food.

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    Superdawg Drive-In

    4.0(2.1k reviews)
    1.5 miNorwood Park
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    Oh, Superdawg...according to Yelp, I've checked in here 17 (!!!!) times, but I'm pretty sure I've…read morebeen here at least 20 times! We live just a mile away from Superdawg and just went here with our 4-year-old son, who calls it "hot dogs on the roof." Whenever I'm hungry for a Chicago dog and delicious fries, I immediately head to Superdawg to satisfy my craving. There is no other place like it, and it's a true Chicago establishment. I like that there are options for where you can eat. You can eat in your car and have the car hop bring you food. You can eat outside at the picnic tables. Or you can order inside and eat in their dining area. I also just found out that they provide catering! Superdawg will always hold a special place in my heart, and I hope that it remains open for generations to come.

    Flew into Chicago late, wanted a taste of Chicago but didn't want to head back into the city so…read moredecided to try Superdawg (on our list for a while). It was almost 11pm (they're open until 2am on Fridays.) and there were at least a dozen other vehicles in their drive-in stalls. Ordered their specialties, a Superdawg and Whoopskidawg with Superfries, Chocolate Super Malt and Black Kows. Service was fast and friendly at 11pm on a Friday. We were eating in our rental car in apx 10 min. It was cool to eat outside on a warm July night in a classic, 1950s style drive-in. The food was excellent, flavorful and fresh. I normally avoid krinkle cut fries because they are usually frozen and mushy or mealy. Not Superfries. These fresh cut fries were practically fried mashed potatoes. We loved them! The drinks were perfect. The Black Kows is basically a root beer float and served with an extra root beer "sidecar." Our only complaints were about errors with the garnishes. We specifically said we wanted all the garnishes on both dawgs and they only gave us the standard grilled onions on the Whoopskidawg and forgot the sport peppers on the Superdawg. Otherwise we loved everything. We might go back next week (before we fly home) because I really want to try their Whoopercheesie Burger and maybe a Supersundae. (Menu Descriptions/Prices) Superdawg Not a wiener - not a frankfurter - not a red hot - but our exclusive... Superdawg™. On a poppy seed bun, we tenderly place the loveliest, juiciest creation of pure beef hot dog (no pork, no veal, no cereal, no filler), formally dressed with all the trimmings, escorted by our often imitated, but never equaled, Superfries™. Served with all the trimmings - golden mustard, tangy piccalilli, kosher dill pickle, chopped Spanish onions and a memorable hot pepper. $9.30 Whoopskidawg Our char-broiled version of a Romanian, Hungarian, Polish sausage; basted in our special sauce, and served on a Whoopskiroll™, with grilled onion and a pickle. $12.05 Superfries For extra pleasure an extra measure of Superfries™. $4.35 or $6.95 - Try 'em with cheese! Supermalts and Supershakes A full pint of smooth creamy refreshment so thick we put straws in them only to prove that you can't draw them through. (We will gladly thin them down, if you prefer them that way.) Flavors: double rich chocolate, mellow vanilla, real-fruit strawberry or pineapple. $5.80 - Regular $7.10 - Large Black Kows A beverage--a dessert--a snack. Chunks of ice cream floating in a foamy sea of root beer. You can drink it. You can eat it. You can do both at once. $6.20

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    Devil Dawgs -  South State

    Devil Dawgs - South State

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    13.2 miSouth Loop
    $
    Locally owned & operated
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    You really can't go wrong with a classic Polish topped with grilled onions and mustard. Simple,…read moreflavorful, and exactly what I was craving! This place has a fun, nostalgic vibe that reminds me of neighborhood hot dog stands from the '80s. The vintage photos and décor give it plenty of character, making it feel like an old-school Chicago spot. The fountain drink selection is impressive, with plenty of choices to satisfy just about anyone. The prices are fair, the portions are satisfying, and the restaurant is clean and inviting. My only drawback is the ordering system. While ordering from a touchscreen is quick and efficient, I think it takes away some of the personal interaction between customers and staff. It's not a dealbreaker, but I do miss being greeted by someone behind the counter and placing my order the old-fashioned way. Overall, it's a great place to grab a bite. If you're looking for a tasty Chicago-style Polish in a casual setting, this spot is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back.

    Intrigued by the Icelandic Dawg which has similar ingredients to the traditional Danish Red hotdog…read morewith everything :-). Had to try it out, kinda pricey at $8.50 but hit the spot and has a kick to it! Only thing missing was really the pickles on top :-) Not a really busy location past dinner time. Service was not the fastest, but made to order :-)

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