The Dog House

Oh my gosh, what an absolutely adorable place! Really threw me back to my childhood. It is a…read morecombo drive-in/dine-in spot that takes cash only, but has an ATM on sight. We had burgers and milkshakes that were solidly good and really hit the spot as we were stopping here along the way home from a long road trip. What really sets this place apart is the service! Everyone here was so friendly - and even though this is very much a "local" spot we felt completely welcomed. When they found out that we were from out of town they immediately asked us if we wanted a picture outside with Papa Burger and one of the waitresses enthusiastically led us outside for photos. This is exactly what you want from a small town root beer stand - a homey vibe, great food and friendly service!!

We stopped by The Root Beer Stand in Oglesby, which gives off a nostalgic blend of an old-school…read moreA&W crossed with the drive-in order bays you would expect at a Sonic, along with some super cute diner-style booth seating inside. Just a heads up that it is a cash-only spot, though they do have an ATM on-site if you need it. The service was quick and incredibly polite from start to finish. Food-wise, the burger was fairly plain but was cooked well, and the fries had a great texture and crunch even if they were a bit bland on seasoning. The side salad was essentially just chopped lettuce, but it was noticeably crisp and fresh. Overall, it is a fun, nostalgic pit stop with friendly service if you are looking for a quick bite.

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Igloo Drive-In

3.7(60 reviews)

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Omg! If you like an Italian beef sandwich, this is the place to go. As a former Chicagoan, a place…read moreknown for its beef sandwiches, I will admit to being a beef sandwich snob, so I am always hesitant to eat one locally because it usually disappoints. Not this time! The Igloo italian beef not only matched but beat any one I have ever had. The beef was tender, the football shaped bun was toasted to perfection as well as the cheese on top and the au jus wasn't salty and had great flavor. It was the perfect addition to the sandwich. A great glass of root beer topped off the meal. While the price is in the higher side it was worth every penny. Igloo, when I get a hankering for an Italian beef sandwich, you are my new go to. Go try one, you will not be disappointed.

Mediocre at best. I ordered a root beer float, called in and asked if they could change the root…read morebeer to Dr Pepper/pibb instead since there was no option to. The first employee said no, I asked why and he just handed me over to the manager. The manager said that it's no problem. so that's resolved, right? Wrong. I get a call a minute later with the manager asking me to repeat what I wanted again... a dr/pibb float... I get my food and you know what I received? Not a Dr Pepper float, not even a root beer float... literally a cup of root beer... no icecream.. I'm actually not even mad... it's just pitiful.

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Cabin Fever Bar & Grill

3.8(105 reviews)

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This place was fantastic! Service was wonderful and fast. Ordered the honey garlic wings and they…read morewere the best wings I've ever had! Also had the 2 piece pollack dinner and those pieces were huge and at a great price of $13.95 including fries and coleslaw. Was only in town for a wedding but if this place was close to me I'd eat there all the time. Great job!

Cabin Fever is a family favorite. My immediate and extended family all love their food. My favorite…read moreitem to order is the deep fried monte crisco sandwich which is deep fried dough with ham,turkey and cheese. It always comes with powdered sugar and a raspberry jam to dip it in. This sandwich is always a 10/10! It's very popular and delicious. They also have excellent fish, fries and my dad and grandma love their jumbo pork tenderloin. This is a great place to watch a sporting event and they also have slot machines where you can play. It's a nice restaurant with good vibes! The service is good, but they get extremely crowded at lunch and dinner rush.

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Flynnie’s Kitchen

4.9(10 reviews)

41.0 mi

It's small but decorated so cute! The food is always wonderful and reasonably priced. Cindy, Mike,…read moreand other employees, are always friendly and treat you like family. It's never a bad experience here!

Very small inside (4 tables of 2 inside) with some extra chairs for takeout orders. They definitely…read moredo a large number of takeout and delivery orders. This is a family run place - mom was managing the front of the house, dad was making deliveries and their daughter was helping out where needed. I had the chicken-avocado-bacon sandwich. It was good, but I'd probably order it as a wrap next time, just because it's really messy. They use chicken tenders instead of a single chicken breast and those tend to slide around. Hubby had the patty melt and we shared some onion rings. Overall, we thought this was good diner food and was fast and fresh. Both important qualities when traveling. It'll stay on our list for next time we drive through!

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Holly's Dogs

4.8(9 reviews)

66.7 mi

What a great find. Classic hot dogs. Criminally overlooked lunch option. Quick service, location…read moreis easy and in a nice downtown area.

This place has moved! She has a standing location now instead of a cart…read more We've been wanting to try this place when we come to the area for work, and we finally got the chance. Their menu options were great, and made it hard to decide what we wanted! Prices are extremely fair and portions were huge for what you pay. I was pleasantly surprised. I ended up getting the PB&J hot dog. I wish I knew it came with cheese because I would have asked for none, but other than that, it was really good. Keep in mind, everything is made with a typical hot dog that you would find at like a ballpark - big and juicy but nothing really special. I think we were all hoping the flavors would be infused in the hotdog, but we had high hopes. The peanut butter was warm and gooey, so good. I loved the sweetness of the jelly with the dog as well, just wished there was more! Tots were pretty standard. They had some great drink options. Highly recommend. I'll be back to try the Mac n cheese dog!

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Coney Island

4.3(42 reviews)

71.4 mi

Review Visit: September 12th, 2016…read more If I had to be stranded on any island with a dog, it would be a Coney Dog. Coney dogs are something I discovered my love for since I started traveling in 2012. A nice hot dog in a bun with meat, onions and mustard. Hot dogs are like burgers and pizza. Almost endless customization. Coney Island has a menu to prove it. I ordered a Jalapeno Cheese and a BBQ dog. $2.50 a piece. Super cheap in my books! The Jalapeno Cheese was super good, but the BBQ dog was amazing! This place gets a 5/5 in my book. Some people may be put off by the...cluttered and dingy inside... but if you can look past that... you will be dreaming of a return trip just like I am.

What brought me here was the recommendation of many people. And it's historic place to eat…read more Pleasantly surprised! Wasn't expecting much cause it's a hot dog joint and I usually don't order or go to places that sell such because it's something I can make at home or if you have a Costco you can get a hotdog and a soda for $1.50. The hotdog's were really tasty and good. There was no thick casing on them. They were tasty and I ordered two I could almost eat three I don't do bags of chips or anything on the side just give me my dogs and I did a Powerade drink and it was like 10 bucks and change.

Inside view from entrance

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Inside decor

Brother Daryl's

5.0(1 review)

44.9 mi

Awesome food!!Bacon cheeseburger/Mushroom Swiss burger melt in your mouth!Very friendly and polite…read moreguys!Will definitely give them an A plus on food.First impressions mean a lot!Yall go check them out!!

From the owner: Products: Breakfast, Lunch, Burgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken,…read moreChicken Strips, Tacos, Fries, Pancakes, French Toast, Breakfast Bowls, Biscuits And Gravy, Sloppy Joes, Pork Tenderloin.

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Salerno's Red Hots

4.6(78 reviews)

40.7 mi

My first time here. I just wanted a couple hot dogs. But I was hungry, so I also got a combo wet,…read moresweet, and hot. And all I can say is..... thank goodness. That combo was awesome. The dogs were perfect. But what ever they use to cook the fries in???? they were some of the best fresh cut fries I've ever had, anywhere!! A really great hotdog joint in Yorkville. I'm definitely going back. (I wish I would have taken a photo of the food but it was gone in mins.... all of it. )

First time coming here, I was in the mood for a hot dogs since a few of the other places were…read moreclosed or there was a long wait. Thankfully this place had no wait! The owner was very nice and friendly! He was friendly and attentive. The menu was a bit small but I was so solely in the mood for hot dogs anyways. The prices were a little above average but I couldn't complain about supporting a small business. Wait times were not bad at all. The food was phenomenal! I even took a free hat too as a little souvenir.

Owner is awesome

Italian Beef with sweet and hot peppers and a side of large fries.

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Aussem Dogs

4.8(5 reviews)

13.1 mi

When you're walking downtown Ottawa, do not pass Court street without checking out Aussem Dogs…read more Delicious outdoor experience. Tom and his team are friendly, fun to talk to and the Hot Dogs do not dissapoint!

Love these dogs! As close as you can get to a Chicago dog without being in Chicago :) and if you…read moredon't like Chicago dogs (shame on you), then Tom will accomodate to your tastes. And where else can you pick up a complete lunch for under 4 bucks?? Go get one. Right now. You won't be disappointed!

85.0 mi•River North, Near North Side

Aussem Dogs!!

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Beautiful day on the Square!!

Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

3.9(7.4k reviews)

i tried the italian beef sandwich with extra gravy and spicy peppers. there was generous portions…read moreof beef and the peppers were actually hot! the bun does get quite soggy if you order extra gravy but think of it as a french dip sandwich. i came here on a saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes to get our food. the staff are very organized and have a good system down to handle the big crowds. the ambiance of the restaurant is pure chicago with the sports banners and decor.

During our stay in this area we need to try the Chicago dog- I know there are highly reviewed and…read morebetter places but I prefer a sit down meal after a day of walking around so we had this in our second night. Ordered from the machine and got the famous meal with two hot dos with everything on it. I also ordered the rigatoni à la vodka and we got some drinks and of course the chocolate cake. It's like a big food hall and you'll wait to get your order called to pick up your food. Utensils and condiments are in the stations so you'll have to get it yourself. Overall we enjoyed the food and experience. The hotdogs are good and my son finished 2 - I tried a few bites but I also loved my pasta - huge service for the price and I get to share it with my son as well. The chocolate cake is not too sweet but really decadent. Must try if you're visiting and staying in the River North area.

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Best customer service I've ever had!! The food was amazing and perfectly priced. Would eat here again

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