I've been here countless times as the location is convenient. What prompted me to finally leave a review was based on my last visit. I was here post Cubs game so they were super busy as to be expected. The staff was doing a great job and I noticed that the manager had stepped in to help. He was taking orders, checking people out, manning the grill, right along with the staff. You don't see that often so I thought it deserved a shoutout. As for the food, they make every batch of french fries made to order and they are always the hottest, freshest fries which makes them so so good! The italian beef and phillies are great. The Chicago dog is good, but is lacking the poppyseed bun. read more

I'm making it a hot dog summer, so of course I had to grab a Chicago dog while I was in town. No research involved--Clark St. Hot Dog was right across the street when hunger struck. The food was good and hit the spot. I also thought it was pretty cool that it's attached to a bar, making it easy to grab a cold beer and take a break from walking around the city. The bartender wasn't especially friendly, but service was quick and I was able to relax for a bit before continuing my day. Overall, a solid stop when you're craving a classic Chicago hot dog. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped here during the Lakeview Dive Bar Classic and I honestly had no idea there was a bar in this hot dog spot. Fun little spot with friendly servers and a fair amount of seating for such a small space. Didn't spend a lot of time in here - just stopped in to grab a drink and then continue the crawl. I'd definitely come back another time tho for another pickle back and a hot dog. read more

Delivers what it promises. Half greasy spoon, half dive bar. Booths from the 1980s. Good solid burger and a healthy serving of fries. Grab a can of beer or a soda from the cooler, or grab a cocktail from the bar. Open late. Great grub spot after the bars. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Burger & Fries and a beer - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stop along the way on the I love dive bars bar crawl. Good hot dog. Good soda. It's a hot dog joint and bar combined - fun but a little tight space wise. Probably a good place to stop in for a drink or a quick bite pre or post event. read more

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Hey listen. You can find a Chicago dog like this and a Chicago beef like this virtually anywhere. But if you happen to be in the Lake View hood, might as well go to Clark Street. Poppyseed lacking bun notwithstanding. Half the place is counter service fast food. T'other half is a bar. During Christmas time, the bar is decked out with tinsel, mistletoe, wrapping paper, faux Douglas firs and boughs of holly. Of course it does. The Middle West had the American Christmas copyrighted: what with A Christmas Story and Home Alone. read more

At the crossroads of Clark and Halsted, I stopped by after checking out some potent potables. The joint has a bar and your standard hotdogs and grill items. Seating was very much an old school feel. I felt a little frisky and went for a chop filly style sandwich. Had all the toppings; onion, peppers, mushrooms, fried with the meat. The meat was a little dry. Fries were on point. Unfortunately they serve Pepsi products, but not the end of the world. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Chicago Style Philly Steak Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Clark Street Dog is my go-to place for a solid hotdog or polish! I've visited Clark Street Dog in person and ordered delivery many times, the food has always been consistent. The inside is setup for quick dining! They can easily accommodate solo or parties of four. My go-to is the Maxwell street polish and Chicago dog. I'm not that much of a fan of their Italian beef meat (it's slightly dry even when dipped) so I order the sausage and Italian beef combo every so often. But the hot dog and Maxwell street polish are solid. They're also one of the few places, that I've found, who offers the option of taking off all the ingredients for their items. This was a lifesaver when ordering food for my picky niece and nephew. read more

Been eating here since my parents had to lift me up to see over the counter and order! Amazing quality food at any time of the day. The spot to go before/during/after a Cubs game! Everything is made well, you can't go wrong with whatever you're craving. Not only is this a dog/burger joint, but there's a bar connected to it as well! Which is why it is perfect for before/during/after a Cubs game! If you're looking to save money, you can order from here and bring the food inside of Wrigley to eat during the game, been doing it for 2 decades now and it is always the move! Everyone around is always jealous of my Clark Street Dog food in the bleachers! read more

Pretty good hot dog snack. Outdoor seating, close to Wrigley, easy in & out. And remember no ketchup (get it the Dirty Harry way, ifkyk). read more

Beware of anyone who is ordering their cheese fries they no longer put them in aluminum container I drove 25 minutes to get to this place and open up the bag and they give you a paper container with a small cup of cheese The cup is only half filled of cheese before they used to put the cheese over the fries and you got a good amount are they trying to gaslight you by putting a small cup of cheese you think people aren't going to notice it's ridiculous they're only trying to save money and screw their customers bring back the insulated aluminum container and not your crappy cheap ass container of paper that does nothing to insulate the fries I drove 25 minutes back home they are cold not insulated and I got a crappy cup of Hatfield cheese read more

Local spot that has been here for years. Great flame, broil burgers, hotdogs. Beef, Philly, steak sandwiches, staff is very friendly and attentive, has a small little bar next-door to it. If you wanna have some type of a cocktail while having your food a place that brings back tons of memories from growing childhood read more

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Classic and hit the spot. Everything was fresh and looked great and staff were pleasant. We are novices in the Chicago dog experience- but I felt like it was a solid base. Also had the beer. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the worst cheesesteak of my life at this place. The meat tasted like it was going bad and was sliced in huge, chewy chunks. It was very overseasoned (I'm assuming to try to mask the fact that they use old meat). I couldn't finish my meal. Super annoyed that I paid $20 for such an awful meal, and left hungry. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Horrible cheesesteak sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Here is yet another place to get a Chicago style hot dog. It's located on Clark Street if you couldn't tell from the name, obviously. The Clark Street Dog is a pretty crummy looking place, but that's part of the charm it seems. Also it has a bar section if wanting sone drinks with the food. The prices are actually kind of a rip off on beers and such but better for the actual hot dogs to be honest. Came in the last time, and we got some drinks and the Veggie Hot Dogs. It has the bar section, but we sat in the diner section. The tables were pretty sticky and needed a wiping. It has cans of beer in the cooler near the entrance. These are quite a ripoff, and this was for the cheap shit too. It's $5 for a fucking can of Old Style. Might as well get a craft on draft, so fuck that. Also we got the Veggie Hot Dogs. It's about $4 each. The best part of a hot dog is the toppings. Even so, the fake sausage was good enough. There's also other menu items like gyros for about $5 or so if instead looking for Greek stuff. For sure the hot dogs are the main things to get here. It also has a bar, so you can get drunk while eating the things. There's hot dogs that are the mystery meat, and there's also one okay for vegans and vegetarians. read more

i recently stopped to get an order of fries. Asked for large and paid almost $7. I questioned it and the rude and horrible employee said there was just one size. I honestly stopped going there years ago because their prices sucked. I will never go again. read more

The hot dog itself is nothing to write home about but Clark Street Dog gives you a consistent product quickly, is open, late, and is fairly priced. I am glad this joint is an institution. I never mean to end up here but I'll surely be back. If you're looking to have a Chicago dog this is a dependable spot! read more

I stopped here for one thing only. A Chicago Dog. Honestly, I tried 3 places while in Chicago. This was my favorite. Soft bun, tasty dog and the perfect blend of Chicago toppings. read more

Fresher food, I stopped by to buy a Italian beef.. oh my got! That was the nastiest Italian beef I had in my entire life. It was old and smelled with an after taste like they took the beef from the holders or the animal been killed for weeks without any kind of refrigeration or has been I don't know where. That I had to pay $17.50 for it.. nasty nasty as it can be. I took my sandwich to go cause I was very hungry, si I decided to eat it by the bus stop while the bus arrived.. I had to throw it away because it was really disgusting. I don't think they even rotate their food because it was old and nasty. I do NOT recommend this horrible place.. Very sorry. read more

Very, very bad unfortunately. Food-borne illness: vomit and diarrhea starting exactly 2 hours after eating here. Only thing I ate that day, so can't blame it on anything else, I'm not a puker, so definitely the food. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bartender makes the worst drinks, worst service. 3 groups of people got yelled at by the bartender because "they talked too loud" Get your hot dog and enjoy, sorry if you get yelled at for enjoying the conversation with your friends. The bar tender will make sure to tell you to shut up because you're too loud. In response to the owner - The FaceTime call wasn't that loud at all, the two people at the bar even apologized to us when they were walking out of the bar at the same time as us, saying we weren't bothering them and not sure why the bartender snapped at us. So unless you go to a bar to sit in silence I wouldn't bother going to the bar. Great dogs. Making the comment of saying "clearly over served" goes to show how out of touch you and the bartender are. We were having a great night with friends, no one was over served or out of control. read more

I have eaten here for over 25 years up until today. I ordered 2 dogs and they were not Vienna dogs. The skin was so tough I had trouble eating them. I actually threw the second one out. They were on plain buns not poppy seed and had no celery salt. The fries weren't much better. The grease used to deep fry was dirty as the fries had a weird taste and smell. Come on guys, get it together. Please! read more

Great fast food. Healthier than McDonalds! Some adult options, good soups and chili, fries actually taste good, pretty consistent! We've never been inside before, just had take out a handful of times. read more

Came in to The Clark Street Dog for a quick bite for lunch and was not disappointed! The employees were so friendly and accommodating. I had the cheese fries and had giardiniera added in because my friend recommended it and it was good! The gyro was STUFFED! definitely got my money's worth. They have plenty of seating areas on either side of the building so u won't have trouble coming in for a lunch/dinner situation. I can't wait to try the other options in the menu! read more

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Clark Street Dog meets ya where you are at. It's nothing fancy, but I love it when I have a craving. - I was craving a corn dog, and they delivered. Pretty overpriced, but the convenience factor is pretty valid and they're open for late night. - Cheese fries were meh. The cheese was low quality and not exciting. - Service was fast and friendly! - The patio is surprisingly decent. It's in the middle of a busy three-way intersection, but they spruced it up with bags, greenery, and umbrellas. read more

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Way too expensive!! $6 for a hot dog! NO WAY! It's nothing special! Way over priced and not worth it. Make your own for way less!

Tasty chicken Philly but very greasy . Service was good and quick . The portion was not as big as I expected for the price. Nice atmosphere.

Flew into Chicago and was looking for a local place to eat after 11 on a Thursday night. The bright lights and corner location of Clark's drew us in. I ordered the Chicago Burger with its hot and juicy roast beef and ground beef patty on a bun and melted cheese. It hit the spot and exceeded my expectations! read more

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You can tell the ingredients are fresh! Everything tasted amazing and the employees were super friendly. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting from out of town. We had some of the hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches. The tater tots were amazing. They were out of the dessert we wanted but we're looking forward to coming back to try it! read more

Bread for burger & polish weren't fresh at all. The bread was hard. The fries tasted refried. The place is cleaned. Very high prices.

Fast and friendly service! Great place for a quick bite and has outdoor seating. Food is decent - got a cheeseburger and it was pretty decent. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

this is a great place to get classic chicago style burgers and hotdogs. this place is what i think of when some says "chicago food"

I really wanted a Chicago style hot dog before I left and after having had a hot dog that came with cucumber, CUCUMBER. I figured CSD would be a little more authentic...it was ok-they didn't put it on a poppy seed bun, which is ok but there was also no celery salt which is a small detail that makes a huge difference. If that was just my only visit this time it would be a lower rating but I ended up coming here twice during a 3 day visit (don't judge.) My 2nd visit was after having had a few late night drinks with a friend and we were in need of food because we were hungry. This time I wanted to get an Italian beef sandwich and this time they hit the mark a little better. The beef was incredibly juicy with the giardiniera being spicy enough. I soaked up the fries in the gravy and had an excellent late night meal. read more

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My husband complained about food poisoning with the cashier. Suddenly a short guy wiping the fountain soda called him a b*tch and a f*ggot. First mumbling then straight to his face. We all have bad days, but this was just out of line. Sadly we didn't get his name. Genuinely hope there's some sort of retaliation. Never coming back read more

The Clark Street Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was excited to try my 1st official "Chicago dog" but I wasn't impressed at all. I think the weiner was overcooked as every time I took a bite it seemed rather chewy. Restaurant and bar are separated so it's a little odd. I was hoping it would be a sit down restaurant rather than an order at the counter type of deal. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Clark St Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Standard chicago fare, quick and easy. Saw a weird policy they have with prices going up 5% after midnight? Just an FYI. The italian beef and clark street dog were standard: didn't blow me out of the water. Average prices at $4.95 a hot dog and around $9 for the italian beef. Tater tots were my favorite part of the meal honestly: hot, fresh and crispy. Casual spot to just grab a quick lunch or late night dinner. read more

My grilled chicken sandwich & mozzarella sticks were pretty good. Hubby enjoyed his polish & his fries. Last minute decision worked on our favor!!! Pretty clean & sanitary!! read more

Quick and friendly service. Clark street dog is high quality and tastey. The inside looks like a hot dog shop should! read more

The Clark Street Dog - Clark street dog and lager - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Classic Chicago-style food (plus one interloper from Philadelphia, the cheesesteak sandwich.) Very friendly staff and good service. I had a hot Italian sausage with sweet peppers and mustard and my taste buds were singing all the way home. The only negative is the slightly cramped seating area. Oh, as a side note: why is it Chicago hot dog places have Philly cheesesteaks, but no Philadelphia places have Chicago-style Italian beef? This double standard must cease! Seriously, this is a very solid, reliable and tasty place for delicious Chicago street food. read more

Stopped by here after a long day of hanging with friends. Living within walking distance of Clark Street Dog for over 5 years however didn't ever occur to me to stop in. Great location, nice patio space and pretty Ok food. The Italian beef did it's job, was warm, soft bread, but just wasn't a typical Italian beef. Had my expectations been different, I couldn't have offered more stars. Fries were hot and everyone was pretty happy with their meals. Not confident I'll be back but glad we stopped in to support. read more

The Clark Street Dog - Exterior - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois