This is a kitschy cool joint that has been around for many, many decades. Lots of old memorabilia,…read moreantiques, games, and anything else you can imagine from what looks like the 40's or 50's lining the floor and walls of this little place. These are not new refurbished items put there by some modern owner, they are directly from the time that they were made. Very cool, one of a kind place. They smoke and barbecue their own pulled pork and beef, and I will vouch that the BBQ pork sandwich is excellent. Definitely worth a stop for some road food, maybe a beer at the little bar, or just check out this one of a kind gem. Would've given it five stars, but it seems that a lot of the items on display there have not been dusted for a couple of decades. Other than that, awesome.

Went here with a friend and ordered take out. The beef sandwich was good and fries were fresh. We…read morewill go again. The only draw back when we went they had a new computer and it was a learning day. So it was a slow process. But that is good next time will go faster lol. The staff was friendly. Big easy to read manus. Want to try some more stuff next time. Chili was good

Jeremiah was very helpful and polite with my assistance with an error in my order and provided…read moreservice quickly and effectively

I had a traditional Chicago-style hot dog, fries, and a slice of their famous chocolate cake. I'm…read morenot usually a big fan of hot dogs, but this one was better than expected. The real highlight for me, though, was the chocolate cake -- incredibly soft, rich, chocolatey, and moist. It was the perfect dessert after dinner. The restaurant itself is super cool and full of old Chicago memorabilia and vintage items that make the place feel unique and fun to explore. If you're visiting town, it's worth stopping by just for the atmosphere alone. They also have a huge food selection and a full bar, so there's something for everyone. The service was great, and despite how busy the place can get, they have plenty of lines for self-service and ordering at the counter, which keeps things moving smoothly. Overall, a really fun spot to grab food while visiting Chicago.

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. )

Wow just wow. The service is just outstanding, and the food it spectacular, decent prices aswell…read more Cassy i think her name was, was extremely nice.

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

Obviously we had to come to Gene's & Jude's…read more Long before we planned our Chicago trip, I can remember seeing a feature about the place on TV. It was a no-brainer. The place is kind of out of the way, but hey, we had a car and some free time, so why not? I, of course, got the Hot Dog w/ Fries ("mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers") and yep it's a superior dog. I'm not sure if the copious fries really added anything to it, but the snap of the wiener and the tasty condiments added up to an extremely enjoyable experience. I can see why Gene's & Jude's is so highly regarded. It's a cool place (and super affordable, too).

Superdawg is hands down the best hot dog in Chicago. My two absolute favorites are the classic…read moreSuperdawg and the Whoopskidawg -- which is basically their version of a Polish and SO good. The Superdawg is iconic for a reason, and the Whoopskidawg has the perfect smoky flavor with all the toppings. Also, people do not talk enough about the sides here. The Super Veggies are honestly one of my favorite sides anywhere, and the onion chips are dangerously addictive. Crispy, salty, and perfect with their sauces. Beyond the food, I love that it still feels old-school Chicago with the drive-in setup and giant hot dog mascots on the roof. It's nostalgic in the best way and somehow still lives up to the hype every single time.

Superdawg has been a long time favorite of mine. This visit…read moreI had a superdawg and a chocolate malt. I shared the super veggies with my mom. The service is prompt and the food is made to order. They have a couple small tables inside or tables outside. They also have drive in car service where they bring the food to your car

I love this place. Hole in the wall. Friendly staff. Delicious fast food. The hot dogs are what…read morethey are known for but I despise hot dogs. Usually go with a burger. Today it was Italian beef. What a great sandwich. The beef was piled high and sliced super thin. The bun soft and fresh. The flavor was unbelievable. It reminded me of the beef from some very famous Chicago places like Johnnie's. This is a must stop.

This place is a classic. I have come here for over 30 years, it is awesome. Ownership changed but…read morethe new owner has this place on point. If you like Five guys but do not like paying $25 for a b urged and fry's. You will love happy dog. I am not a big hotdog fan but my wife loves them here. I get a big burger and fry's. You cannot miss coming to the Happy Dog

Love everything about it. Hot , fresh including celery salt. Fabulous friendly and fun. I…read moredefinitely recommend!!! Michele

Food is fresh and delicious. Vienna beef dogs are simply the best, a nice 'snap' when you bite into…read moreit. Always hot and ready pretty fast! Fries are perfect.

Great Italian beef, keeps it simple and to the point…read more Food is ready to go so it's easy to get in and out. Add the Italian ice, fresh pressed in house.

04/04/26 - Johnnies Beef in Arlington Heights one of the TOP Beef places in Chicago. Dam where…read moreelse to you take a former Chicagoan? You go one of the top beef places in Chicagoland. I would easily rank Johnnies in the top 3 places probably number 2 in my opinion. I ordered the XL beef dipped w/giardiniera peppers. This beef was dripping w/incredible beef juice & the peppers. This isn't my first rodeo @ Johnnies Beef & it certainly will not be my last because when you find an outstanding beef it's definitely worth going back to over & over again & at time treat an out of town guest to one of the best Chicago has to offer.

Thank you for the kind service from Lennon. First time here having the beef instead of a dogg, and…read morealready better than most in Mke that I have had. Definitely blows Martinos out of the water just by portion size. And Portillos just a over rated chain. Juicy flavorful reminds me of home give them a try if your in the Brady street area.

My hot dog was mid. Pretty sure they gave me the wrong order. The cheese curds were good though. I…read morelove that they are are open late, very convenient

We stopped for lunch at Boss Dawgz. Hubby had the Chili…read moreBoss and I went with the Chicago Style, a classic. The homemade buns are like none other, so fresh and soft, and the fries...chef's kiss. Boss Dawgs has 30+ creative varieties of hot dogs plus specials and also Italian beef, brats and Polish sausage. Their buns are made daily in house from scratch, as is their chili for chili dogs. They have the best fresh-cut fries, too. I highly recommend a visit if you venture to the Chicago west burbs. The owner William is personable and we loved talking to him. He cares about his food and customers.

I came here to see what the hype's about. The different menu combinations they come up with are…read morethoughtful & creative. The soft bun, although light & fluffy, was too big for the skinny dogs they use. Each hot dog came in a styrofoam container, too big for the size of the actual dog, if they would've asked I would've taken two dogs in each container. As for the franks themselves, they tasted like Ballpark Franks or Hebrew National brand, what a disappointment. Fresh cut fries come with each dog although it is a tiny bag of fries. I really wanted to like this place but it's just mediocre to me. Come give it a try & see for yourself!