So they earn an extra star. Good dogs and great fries ... especially the fries when you order them well done. The update here is that the business has changed hands. The fellow who ran the place for years has retired and sold the business to some new fellows. The old owner hear-tell retired and moved down to a farm he owns in Kentucky. The old owner wasn't that friendly, but the new guys do seem to be much more so. Still the same great hot dogs, same great fries when fried extra crispy, prices haven't changed yet, and neither has the decor and ambiance. Give this place and the new owners a try. read more

I love the atmosphere here!!! Food is so tasty and always comes out quick. I love the hotdogs!!!! The lobby is very charming!! Local always wins!! read more

My last visit, I ordered my usual two hotdog with fries, a cup of cheese, a chili and a tamale. It is under new ownership, and the new owners were friendly and accurate on the order. Food was hot and tasty. No quality changes at least so far. Hopefully they won't mess with something that works really really well which is why I no longer purchase hotdog from the local place. That's only five minutes from my home. Their quality had changed after the owner changed hands. Looking forward to continue to get my hotdog here. They also had a really good grilled chicken on a pita sandwich. read more

Has all the classic items on the menu something for everyone. The service was great it was nice to see teenagers working the counter they were very polite read more

Nice little spot, Best Hotdogs around, service is okay. My dad use to bring me here when I was little, 10 years later still the best spot for a Chicago style hot dog! read more

I had one of the most wholesome interactions with the guys that were working! And the food did more than just hit the spot, it filled my desire for an incredible hotdog. Absolutely get everything on your dog, you won't regret it. Portions were perfect. read more

Simply the best hot dogs hands down anywhere on the sw side ( really anywhere else that Ive tried that is still around). Usually get a chili cheese dog with everything. Absolutely great stuff. Highly recommend read more

Fast service, fresh fries, fresh flavored hot dog. Foam cups. I had a standard Chicago-style hot dog with pickled cucumber, relish, onions, hot peppers, and tomatoes. Delicious. Great value. Will definitely be back. read more

Best hot dog in the entire world. I have traveled everywhere and as a Chicago native, I am spoiled. Honestly, you will never taste a juicier, plumper and delicious dog and fresh bun in this world. read more

Excellent food, love the hamburgers!!! Owner is awesome and workers are kind and friendly. The place is always clean. Margaret read more

The hotdogs are better than any City dogs we have had . Good size hotdog, fills the bun and the bun is overflowing with fresh toppings. Esp love the cucumber instead of the pickle.. read more

Widen's Hot Dogs - Widen's Great hotdogs! - Fast Food Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

I had the hotdogs and there a good Chicago hotdog. I was in a hurry so only got hotdogs. But a pretty large menu of items I need to go back and try. read more

Widens is the absolute Best Hot Dog restaurant in the southwest suburbs. It focuses on one thing, hot dogs and they are great. But the real test of a hotdog place isn't just the hot dogs and freshness of the dressings, but the quality of the tamales and crispness of the fries. And Widens offers the best tamales and crisp fries. read more

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I agree with Lee H. I grew up with Jr's on 95th St. in Oak Lawn, but now that it's gone, it's worth my drive to go to Widen's Hot Dogs in Orland Park. The hot dogs and cheese fries are just like I remember from when I was a kid. The affordable food is great and the service is friendly! Widen's is definitely the place to come for hot dogs and I recommend ordering them with everything including seasoning salt. read more

Best steamed hotdogs in the area. The service is outstanding and fast, and ambiance is what you would expect from this type of restaurant. Very clean. Very friendly. read more

My favorite. I really miss Juniors on 95th St. Someone recommended Widen's and it definitely hits the spot. Anytime I'm in the area I stop by. Love the hot dogs, cheese fries, plus bonus points for fountain Mountain Dew!! read more

Support your local business'! Widens has been a go to hot dog joint for many years in orland. They have the BEST hot dogs around. Absolutely amazing. Very generous with toppings. Generous amount of fries. Super good. The cheese fries are really good but only when they are fresh. The cheese is interestingly different and gets sticky as it cools, but is still very good! Pizza puffs, corn dogs, cheese curds motz sticks, everything to make the whole family happy for dinner. It's quick, you're in and out and ready to chow down! Last night the two kids working were super nice! read more

i love widens. reminds me of the old school Jrs and BJs i used to eat in the city growing up it's a different style dog. it stands out. raw cucumber slices. i've been known to inhale more than one chili cheese dogs here in my time slathered in gooey read more

The quintessential neighborhood hotdog stand. Widen's serves up a hotdog that always evokes times from my youth...especially the chili dog. This is my go-to hotdog spot despite living a few towns over. I pass quite a few hotdog stands to get here, but it's simply the best around. The food is excellent and the owner is warm, inviting, and very personable. The staff is friendly and engaging and the results are always worth the trip. A lot of restaurants could learn a few things from this place. read more

Great food served fast. Prices are good too. Has the sort of old-school charm that I can imagine most restaurants had back in the day. Definitely my favorite hot dog spot in the south suburbs now. read more

Yore's this place for the first time. I ordered chili cheese fries and a hot dog with everything. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it but it was actually really good! Not greasy whatsoever and the chilli cheese fries tasted perfect. Recommend ! read more

Can't go wrong with the former Jr.'s. The chilito is forever my fave and the grilled chicken pita is great. There are no menus online so I attached some pics. read more

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When you think of the best places to eat in Orland Park (and any of the south suburbs), WIDENS is at the top of that list! Phenomenal family owned hot dog joint with the TASTIEST FOOD you could imagine. None of that generic, deep fried garbage that you could get at any Mr. Sub in Chicago. Everything has its own original taste. My favorite thing to do growing up was going to Cupid Candies next door, then going to Widens. I hope they're open forever. Can't say enough good things read more

If I could I would give 0 stars Last reviews I saw where 4 stars 1st I went was today 1:30 Attitude from employees was like a funeral AWFUL all beef hot dog A drop of relish ,mustard I asked if sports peppers were standard, 0 when I got home(5min away) Soggy wimpy bunAWFUL limp cheese fries Reason the place was empty when I arrived Such a waste of$ read more

I usually stop in for the "Soup of the Day". If you've never tried the tomato basil you are missing life. Today I bought the chili dog. It was excellent. I'll be working on the rest of the menu. read more

This place is my childhood. Every time I think of a hotdog from home, I think of Widen's. Their cheese fries are the best and they make my favorite hot dog. I definitely recommend getting the two hotdogs special with fries. Such a great value! It's a lovely family owned business that I hope never closes its doors. read more

I live in Plainfield but needed something from Menard's that was only available in Homer Glen. I'm a big fan of hot dog joints so I looked up places in the area I would be in and found this place. It is AWESOME! They have great tasting hot dogs and the best cheese curds I've ever had! I enjoyed the Italian beef as well. It may be out of the way, but I'm going to have to go back for a hot dog fix and try other things as well. read more

I tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago. First I asked for the hot dog special that was on their board. The girl taking my order kept asking if I wanted fries or a drink with it- to exhibit I responded I want whatever comes with the special. When she rang me up the price was twice the price of the special. I brought this to her attention and she said that drinks didn't come with the special- which confused me as I only wanted what came with the special, so she Rang me up again removing the drinks. When I got the hotdogs home they were inedible. Just tasted like something I could make in boiling water at home. I won't be back which saddens me as I had high hopes for this place. read more

Hello, Ex-Employee here. I will be honest with you. The food is great. The owner is one of the nicest people that I have meet. If you want some good food at a very reasonable price, I recommend that you go to Widen's. If you see the owner, you could probably have a great conversation as well. read more

Growing up this was the place to go, but then it was called Jr's. Pretty much everything is the same minus the name. I'm not really sure what they do to the hot dogs, but it is amazing. Whenever I go and visit my parents, I can't help but stop by Widen's on 143rd and get a hot dog. It would be a sin not to get at least one!!! I have yet to find a place that has a hot dog that compares to theirs! If your ever out in the southwest 'burbs- try it! read more

Not only did they screw up what I wanted,they screwed up the screw up they made. Wow! Double the mess. The food was pretty good but the staff really made us feel like we were an inconvenience to them. I will give these guys another shot somewhere down the road, Every place has a bad day from time to time. I am hoping that this was one of them read more

Great hot dog joint. The actual hot dogs may not be what you're used to but they will surprise you with how delicious they are. Everything on the menu is made very well, burgers are great! I have been coming here for probably over 10-12 years (when it was Jrs). I can't write a review though without stating "you HAVE to get the cheese fries!!". read more

Great place.. food is great as always only diwn side is the hours. Best hod dogs n chili dogs in the burbs. Love it and it hits the spot every time I come here. I only live 1 min away n that's the greatest read more

Widen's Hot Dogs - # yummy #chili cheeeseeeeeeeee great place great food when open. Love the dogs real beef n it's always hits the spot - Fast Food Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

If you like gray, cold hot dogs or undercooked chicken fingers than this is your place!

Best hotdogs anywhere. Cool little drab place that serves great food. Inside decor is from '70's at best. Always clean and staff is always exceptional. Food is always hot. Give it a try you won't regret it read more

My stomach and I often have "Why the hell did you eat that?" conversations, but they usually involved free foods or foods that cost 50 cents. This one cost a bit more. I paid $6 for two hot dogs, fries and a Pepsi and emerged with one of the worst bellyaches I've ever had. Widen's does a good job of dressing the dogs up, but at their core, they're just boiled, cheap versions of quality sausage. After eating at several Chicago sausage joints, I've been spoiled with red hots that are (surprise!) red. These dogs were a pale gray and left me feeling icky. On top of that, the guy behind the counter was gruff and forceful, even though no one else was in line. I think I was a bit "metro" for his tastes. Anyway, one perk: lots of old ladies hang out in this joint, and they were adorable. One came in and ordered a single hot dog, no peppers, for her "take-home supper." I wanted to squeeze her dry. read more

This place is addictive! They use real Cheez-Whiz, which is the best there is. The Chicago-style dogs are great, but they also have a light and all-beef option, which is perfect for my family. A big variety for my entire family. My son swears by the beef and cheddar. Says it's far better than Portillos, Pop's or Buona. The service was friendly and fast. Thumbs up here. read more

I went in to Widen's on my way home from a doctor's appointment because everyone in the office was enjoying it after bringing it in for the receptionist's birthday lunch. The smell reminded me of the places my grandparents used to take me when I was a kid. I was not disappointed! The regular hot dogs look different than the all beef dog you can also order but taste so much better! They are light in color which looks a little strange to someone not used to eating them. I also had the fries (crispy outside and HOT) I brought a beef sandwich home for my husband and he said it was the best he ever had and he has been eating Portillo's and Bueno forever! We will defiantly be back! read more

This place has the BEST cheese fries in town. We will drive all the way here just fir the cheese fries (and pretty good hot dogs too!). You wont be disappointed!!! read more

Work nearby and stopped in for lunch. Service was quick, no line or waiting. Two girls working the counter were polite. However, neither wore a hairnet. I opened my hotdogs up to find cucumbers on them with powder. My guess is it was either paprika or cumin seasoning. Anyway, I took those off. Went to open my fries to find long hairs wrapped around my fries. Lost my appetite , tossed my food out. If you want to be hungry and out of a few bucks , come here. read more