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    4.2 (389 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    WOLFY'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bob K.

    Great place used to come when I was a kid. Working in the area I typically never make it in but today I had the taste of a Chili dog and fries. Fast service clean place

    Jane V.

    You can get a real classic hot dog at Wolfys. But, did you know that they also serve soups, salads and other sandwiches like Italian beef/combo, gyros, pepper and egg and chicken? They also offer a few dinner plates such as shrimp, and value meals. A Chicago classic since 1967, take a step back in time and enjoy the old time decor along with their delicious food. Get your custom hot dog, a drink, split a humungous order of French Fries and enjoy the atmosphere!

    Jack G.

    ** Classic Food ** ** Iconic Brand ** ** Great Service ** Since I was was a wee little man I'v loved Wolfy's. That iconic sign in the front has always drawn me in. It's been about 15 years since I last visited and let me tell you they did not disappoint. I was treated as though I had been coming for years, that familiar feeling you get when you've been going somewhere every day. They were had a kind of casual way about them like I was a friend, loved it! This kind of service is totally missing now a days. I unfortunately live to far to enjoy them more often but any time I am close, I will be there!

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    Rob G.

    Of the 25+ hot dog stands I've tried in Chicago, this is my favorite. Their classic jumbo char dog is perfect and their is no shortage of toppings from the garden. As noted by others their fries are outstanding too. Crispy, salty and very much like McDonald's fries. This place is also your classic Chicago spot - nothing fancy but great service, clean and comfortable.

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    Drake M.

    Another day, another dog. I was out on my exercise loop and on my way back, I stopped and had the one hotdog special with fries and a pop. I needed that extra energy so I can get home. Ordered my food and it was out quickly. This place never disappoints. The fixing on the dog was Chicago Style and had plenty of peppers and celery salt. Yum! The fries are almost close to shoestring but not quite. They were hot and crispy. I had to slow down eating them so I can have them with my dog. Love the stained glass and the classic sign that let you know that you're eating a a classic spot.

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    Ben N.

    Maybe it was a bad day at Wolfy's, or maybe being the first ones in the door at opening time isn't a good idea. But the three of us agreed that Wolfy's didn't live up to the hype. Over the years, we've been trying to slowly work our way through as many different Chicago hot dog and/or Italian beef spots as we reasonably can (by "reasonably," I mean one per Chicago visit), and Wolfy's is highly ranked on multiple lists on reputable food sites. And the sign out front--with a big hot dog speared on a grilling fork--is a classic of its kind. The inside, too, has plenty of old-school hot-dog-joint charm, with lots of red-and-white tile and brick. I had the Italian beef (maybe a mistake at a place apparently not renowned for them). The wife had a Maxwell Street Polish, and the brother-in-law had a regular Chicago dog. For each of us, the verdict was that we'd had better elsewhere in town. The Italian beef was massive--no complaints there--but rather dried out and lacking in flavor. (Unfortunately, I can speak to the specific shortcomings of the wife's and brother-in-law's items, although I can say that buns on those dogs were falling apart before they were halfway through them.) Fries were piping hot and solid, though! Service was kinda perfunctory. Maybe that's what you should expect in a Chicago hot dog joint--this isn't fine dining, after all--but we've certainly had some other Chicago hot dog proprietors go out of their way to be super-friendly and welcoming in the past.

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    Lenny G.

    A Chicago treasure. Love this place. Been coming here since I was a kid. You can't go wrong with the hotdogs or Italian beef. Very casual environment. Service is always quick.

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    First review pays homage to my favorite Chi Town dog. My your casings forever be stuffed.

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    10 years ago

    Honestly the best fast food place around. Everything is on point. Can't complain. You get exactly your money worth.

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    16 years ago

    My FAVORITE non-Maxwell St. Polish in the city! I love the poppy-seed buns, they really add to it!

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    Been here many times. Never had anything bad. The double cheeseburger is great and I love their shakes!

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    10 years ago

    Best grilled burgers.My little nephew love it a lot.Thank to your busness made my picky nephew courage to eat and felt for teste

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    Great food and service been coming here for twenty years you get your food fast and accurate

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    12 years ago

    Delicious hot dog and great skinny cut fries. I got a loaded hot dog and would add extra hot peppers next time.

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    11 years ago

    So clean! Even my high school age kids were impressed!

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    11 years ago

    Walked by one day and decided to try it with family and the food was good. The smoothie was delicious. Definitely stopping by again.

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    16 years ago

    Wolfy's has the best dogs and fries in Chicago, if not the world. All other places are over-rated compared to Wolfy's.

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    Great Burger .. Faster service ... Highly recommend the burgers ... Fries are great .. Great customer service one of my newer fav places

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