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    Snappy Dog

    3.9 (152 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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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!

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    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.

    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

    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.

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    Jairo S.

    Poor customer service. I went in because I thought it was local and I'd try it out. The guy at the front didn't speak to me at all. He made the wrong milkshake and when I proceeded to let him know, he kept correcting me and then snatched the drink out of my hand and literally threw it in the garbage. I don't know if this place is racist or the worker was. But I felt completely out of place and wouldn't recommend anyone to return!

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    Great if you've got the late night munchies but don't want bar or gas station food: They're open til 2:30 am.

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    Amazing! I love their snappy sticks! Go to place after going to the bars in Edison Park.

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    Great dogs, easy parking, old fashioned Chicago dogs. Reasonably priced, fast service, open late. Like a Gene and Judes but closer to hone

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    Before.... Polish Sausage Sandwich
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    4.2
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    No Seats! No Ketchup! No Pretense! No Nonsense!…read more Pay attention! 70 Years. That's right. 70 YEARS!! Ahh yes, Gene & Jude's in River Grove, Illinois. I will always have fond memories of eating a ton of hot dog lunches here. It occurred during my 'serious' working life at Jensen Sound Labs in nearby Schiller Park. Back in the day, Gene & Jude's was a teensey tiny, stand-and-eat-over-a-counter-french-fries-stuffed-into-your-snappy-Vienna-Beef-dog kinda place. It still has a devoted cult following. As it is with all good things, the restaurant has only become bigger and better! Gene & Jude's has such a wonderful location near and around many office buildings that house large companies. And a forest preserve nearby. Today, the same hot dog and fries combo I ate back in the day is still a great value for struggling sound mixers and speaker-based Motorola employees and of course, all the other working class. The snappy Vienna Beef Dog with the only condiments, consisting of yellow mustard, green relish, onions, and sport peppers, then smothered and covered in fries, "Depression style", is currently priced at $4.69! You need to visit this icon if you're ever in the Northwest Chicago area suburbs. You won't regret it.

    Still the Greatest hotdog on the planet after eating here for 45+ years and my parents eating years…read moreand years before me everything is still the same ambience inside of the restaurant. It's standing room only to eat your hotdog. The line is always out the door, 15 minute wait for the greatest hotdog known to man. The food taste exactly the same as it did 45 years ago the service is faster than ever the inside has never changed since I was a little kid after many nights of being at the thirsty whale which was adjacent behind Gene and Jude's is where all the rockers hung out and the greatest bands of Chicago came through ..their we would eat hotdogs at two and three in the morning. My children are now full teenagers, and got to experience the Gene and Jude hotdog and we're delighted beyond belief now living outside of Chicago coming into town to have the greatest hot dog and still be exactly the same. The fries are exactly the same ,the inside exactly the same, with a few more awards. This is 100% the best Chicago, hot dog and greatest hotdog on the planet. You must visit this place just to experience the years and years and years of excellence. Enjoy!!... May it bless your life as it has mine. God bless Gene and Jude's team. Keep the tradition and hots going. PS don't forget to get your Gene and Jude's merch. It is now available. Cheers

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    3.6
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    Stopped by The Wiener's Circle and had a fun Chicago experience. I had the Chicago style hot dog,…read moreand it was exactly what you'd want, classic toppings, plenty of flavor, and a solid dog overall. What really makes this place stand out is the personality. The staff is famously surly, and that's clearly part of the experience, so if you know that going in it adds to the fun. It's more playful than serious and definitely gives the place its own character. I also thought it was cool how they give out free dogs after Bears wins. That kind of generosity and local spirit makes it feel like a true neighborhood staple. Definitely a memorable stop and one of those places that feels uniquely Chicago.

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    4.1
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    10.0 mi
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    I had read about how Fatso's does the char dog. I made this my last meal in Chicago…read more I went with a char dog, depression style, an order of fries, and a side of the Merkts cheddar. How was it? Fries- Delicious! Fresh cut fries, made right in front of you. They were great! Huge portion, too! Merkts Cheddar Sauce- Hell yeah! Give me a gallon of this, and I will chug it! Such a tasty cheese sauce. Loved dipping my fries in it. Great combo! Char Dog- This dog was delicious! Great char, great toppings. My only beef would be the bun. It definitely could have been more soft/steamed and fresh. It held up pretty well, but there were a couple bites where it broke and flaked apart. Hate when that happens. Still...didn't ruin the overall experience. Had a great last meal in Chicago before I headed to the airport.

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