Neighborhood staple for over 25 years - consistently good and a go to for a good grilled burger, traditional hot dogs, and pretty decent Italian beef. Shakes are okay and fries are good. It can get pretty busy here, best to call ahead even if you're eating in. read more

Great food, clean, friendly and fast. The Italian beef was as good as any I've had. Friends had the gyro and chicken noodle soup, also delicious. Regular neighborhood crowd and city workers, so you know it's gonna be good, no matter what you pick. read more

small hotdogs , cold re fried French fries! Go elsewhere for a hot dog & fries Very disappointed! I use to love this place! read more

I first came to Wolfy's when I first moved to Chicago and I have been coming here ever since on my way to and from the suburbs. Perfect place to grab a quick bite and a great Chicago icon that has been around since 1967. I really enjoy their hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and fries. Everything is fresh and made to order. Also, the staff are really nice. Recently, I ordered their #1, which is a cheeseburger, fries, and a Pepsi. The cheeseburgers are huge! But, they are so juicy and good. It's a brioche bun with caramelized onions, flame grilled burger, cheese, two thick slices of tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, and ketchup. Everything works perfectly together. The fries are thin, hot, salted, and crispy. Wash everything down with a cold, freshing Pepsi. I would love to come back and try a shake. I'll be back soon! read more

We were hungry and we needed a bathroom. We found Wolfy's on our drive and stopped in to satisfy both needs. What a yummy discovery! These guys don't fool around. Step up, speak up, and move on. But it was part of the ambiance and I liked it. "Do you have a bathroom?" And the guy behind the counter quickly tilted his head over his left shoulder and waved his right hand in the same direction. "Got it." And the bathroom was clean enough. We ordered Chicago dogs. I've had Chicago dogs before. And I had another one before the week in Chicago ended. This one is worth returning for. Man, it was so good. I kind of craved it the rest of the week. Want a good Chicago Dog and it's your first? GO HERE! read more

This is a classic burger done so right! I am from Michigan and we have diners all over, so I was looking for that juicy diner burger. This is it and you will not be disappointed. Do t forget the onion rings and the shake! read more

Classic, long running establishment. One of the hot dog greats for sure. Same guy is always behind the counter cashing you out with SMILES brother. Smiles. read more

If I was looking for a hot dog place to take someone from out of town to show them what a chicago dog was like I would take them to Wolfy's. I appreciate the way they run the back kitchen with the register operator calling out the orders and you get a generic bag when your number is called. My favorite is to get a two dog special. It is about $10. I don't have to ask for what I want they come chicago style. NO ketchup! Fries are nice and crispy lightly salted. What more do you need. Dining space and parking are limited. There have been a couple times I have gone when I have not been able to park on the side street. read more

This hot dog stand is pure Chicago. They've been here for 50+ years. Vienna Hotdogs with a casing that snaps! Hot dogs AND buns served fresh from a steam table. And all the fixings that make a Chicago style hot dog something special. Great polish sausages too. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are decent as well. Four stars. read more

I've driven past Wolfy's my whole life and I've never gotten the chance to try it out until today. I loved it! Definitely will be back soon. I ordered a cheese burger and cheese fries. Everything was amazing and the service was fast. Recommend you come check them out for a quick meal! read more

Wolfy's - Cheese burger with everything - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just your regular hot dog/ Italian beef place but girllllllll best beef ever! Definitely a good deal for quality of food!

Wolfys has THE BEST people, and the best Chicago dogs in the city. AND, their fries are heaven. For non dog lovers they have loads of other yummy food!! I have been coming here from all over the city since I moved here in '70. The people who own/run it are very good, and incredibly nice!! read more

It was a pleasant surprise to come back to Wolfy's after 20 years and realize that yes, they do make foods other than hotdogs with ketchup. Stop gagging, Chicagoans, that's the only kind of hotdog I would eat when I was 5-10 years old. I've become so much wiser since then: I get my ketchup dogs at Costco for a buck fifty. In reality, though, we ordered a plethora of things and everything was delicious. My jumbo char dog (which passed the Chicago Hotdog Authority's inspection with everything on it), my wife's gyros, and my daughter's corn dog were all great. The gyros in particular were way better than I remembered, probably because I don't remember ordering anything other than a plain hotdog (I'm low-key mad at my younger self for denying us these flavors). Seriously though, what a sublime mix of tender, juicy meat and crispy texture. Sadly, they no longer hand out the (sometimes spicy, if I recall correctly?) hotdog shaped gum, which is a memory I'd hoped to pass on to my kids. And thankfully my daughter 1) didn't get a hot dog, and 2) no one mentioned picking the poppy seeds off the bun, which my dad used to do for my sister and I. That annoying tradition isn't one I want to pass on...especially since I'll be the one doing the extra labor That aside, I can recommend making Wolfy's a tradition. Here's to another 20 years read more

This place really went down hill as far as the food. I used to work here years ago and the food was great. My favorite was the grill chicken sandwich and they had awesome cheese fries. Now the fries are hard and just don't taste the same. The chicken sandwich was meh. It seems they cheaped out, the quality is not there anymore. I do not recommended anymore. read more

This is a good old fashion Chicago style hotdog stand. We both had a polish sausage with the trimmings and fries. It was as tasty as it has ever been. Unfortunately there was a limited selection of diet soft drinks. read more

This Chicago dog is so full of flavor it's made with the Vianna link and is put in a warm sesame seed bun the fries are made fresh this place is affordable and family friendly awesome place read more

Wolfy's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything I've ordered from here has been great - hotdogs, polish dog, burgers, and gyros salad are so delish. They have the best fries!!!! It's just perfect! The owner is so nice, efficient staff, and great food...great lunch spot! read more

Nothing here makes this place unique in the vast Universe that is the search for the best Chicago Hot Dog joints The place is fine. Plenty of seating. Priced reasonably. Dogs and burgers just fine. Italian Beefs below average. This place does not live up to the hype. read more

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The jumbo char dog is awesome! The malts are pretty good too. Don't bother with the burger, super thin, smaller than a McD's burger and more expensive... so again, don't bother with the burger. The same goes for the steak sandwich, not good and not worth it. But a lot of the other stuff is good for sure. This is a good place. read more

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Classic Chicago hot dog spot that's been here for as long as I can remember...probably long before I was born even. It's no frills kind of a joint which is what you'd expect, but they serve one of the best char dogs in the city. Their fries are deceivingly good too. I normally don't like fries as skinny as theirs, but they are the exception and are addictive. This is a must stop for anyone craving a satisfying Chicago hot dog. read more

Wolfy's - Jumbo Char Dog with Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Usually a star, but yesterday came in and ordered the cheeseburger with bacon and onion rings. Cheeseburger was mediocre and onion rings were practically burned. Very brown and perhaps old oil. A shame, but I won't be back, ever. They did not want to replace the rings. read more

Double pepperjack burger is a must have!!! The jalapeños give it the perfect kick without it being too over-the-tip spicy! Simply adds the perfect amount of flavor read more

Wolfy's - double pepperjack - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw this place while my car was being fixed at the gas station next door and the food was EXCELLENT! Fries were hot and fresh! Greek salad was nothing short of amazing! Italian beefs were SUPER good! Will go back next time I am in Chicago! Superb! No pictures because we stuffed our faces and nothing was left... LOL read more

Pros: For a small fast-food place, it's truly a good place to get a hot dog or a burger. The burgers were juicy and the hot dogs were really good! The cook the food fresh, so the quality is really good. Cons: It's a bit crammed in the place, so I would advice to take it to go. Overall: Good for a quick bite. read more

Ordered #1A Double Cheeseburger Combo. Burger Was Big And Fresh But Meat Just Had No Flavor 1-10 Id Give Burger A 3-10 Really Was Flavorless Fries Were Ok I Personally Will Not Be Back! P.S. Apple Pie Was Really Good read more

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Whenever I go to wolfys I always get the fried chicken sandwich with fries, I really recommend it they give you a good sized chicken and especially when it's still hot it's more better. Service has always been okay and good sometimes you can tell when they're mad and they're clean inside haven't seen no bugs or anything like that whenever I go to wolfys. The inside looks like really cool and not dirty. read more

Stopped here for a Grecian chicken sandwich. Chicken was tender and nicely seasoned, though not enough of it. Sandwich was mostly shredded lettuce. Pita was fresh and warm. Guy at the register never said a word to me - not a hello, not a thank you, nothing - except for telling me how much I owed. I was concerned about finding a table on a Saturday afternoon, especially since the place was small, but no problems with that. Had to wipe the food off the table from the previous customer though. read more

The service has always ranged from terrible to mediocre at best. I've had extremely long wait times even when I'm the only customer there. Some of the workers even mocked me and refused to take my order once. read more

Wolfe's is a Chicago staple. It is super up north but we'll worth the trek for a traditional Chicago dog.

A Northsider's POI (point of interest). For anyone that grew up in the area or attended Mather HS, they might have a "soft spot" for Wolfy's. It's your typical char house with all the usual favorites. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pizza puffs, Italian beef, gyros, etc etc. What was once a cheap-eats kind of place twenty years ago, now costs close to ten bucks for a food combo. (Depending on what is ordered) There are also some interesting choices on beverage, like Green river! Food is alright if you don't mind the stuff that's cooked from frozen. It ain't gourmet but it's fast, it's typical and will fill the belly on demand. (Sometimes when it's busier, you might notice a box of frozen something that was left out.) Wolfy's has always been known for their great signage. A large two-pronged fork with a sausage. Their red hots are Vienna beef hot dogs and they are prepared Chicago style. But are they so great that there is a reason to come and try it? Hardly. If wanting to get a tasty encased meat, try the char-grilled Polish with all the trimmings. You'll find some flavors there. (Don't read that the dirty way, pervs!) **It should be noted that the original owners sold the business before 2k. Before that time, they were a (one of a few) preferred red hots vendor on the Northside. They had this original location as well as a small offering at the Lincolnwood Mall food court and another location in Rogers Park. Their hot dogs had been sold at the nearby little league stadium (Formerly known as Thillens stadium) which continues to host said business year after year. read more

Great Chicago dog spot, go in there and you will always get taken care of at a great price, French fries are on point as well as the dog

Aw, Wolfy's. Hot dog place of my youth. I can still remember the coupons they handed out to kids at Clinton School over 20 years ago. Don't even try to figure out how old I am 'cause I'm quite sad about it-trust me. The ever so familiar wolf symbol in bright neon lights that welcome you on Peterson was like a siren's call of sorts and it finally brought me back in again. Parking is kind of scary if you don't get in that parking lot quick so be hasty about it! I yearn for the classic Chicago hot dog. Wolfy's has just the right amount of sport peppers, right size tomatoes and of course, S. Rosen's buns. Thank you for doing it right Wolfy's. They also have the hot dog gum sticks which is fantastic and reminiscent of my youth again. They wrap it up in butcher paper and hand it over promptly with my usual side of cheese fries. God, I love cheese fries. Hot, crispy, crunchy fries with that awesome hot oozy fake cheese. I wish I could take it back with me but alas, that's why I got the large size (x2). read more

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This is pretty much your quintessential Chicago hot dog place with a few nice touches that makes it stand out amongst lesser dog shops. They serve an excellent, by the book, Chicago style dog along with some tasty fries and a drink for five bucks. Vienna beef w/ a natural casing, bright green relish, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, celery salt, and a big kosher pickle to top everything off. I came looking for an excellent dog and they delivered. I also noticed they serve Dr. Browns soda along with Green River. Always a good time. Bottom line, one of the best dogs I've had a long time. If I could give 4.5 stars I would... the only thing stopping them from having a perfect score is the competition. Superdawg is still the reigning champ in my book. read more

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This was the second time I was very displeased with the service. Months ago we were dining indoors and before we were ready to leave a staff person started washing the floor. I asked him to wait until we were done eating. Plus he was mask less. His reply was we are closed. Today we stopped by for hotdogs. No dine in & clearly marked that customers wear masks. As we were leaving a group came in without masks and were served. I won't be back any time soon and i strongly suggest you do the same until this Pandemic is over. read more

So was on my way back to Chicago and hot as hell on a 92 Deg day so decided to stop for a cool drink and a bite and then I saw the Wolfy's sign Glad I choose to try this place out One of the best gyros have had in a while! The meat is thinly sliced and the Tzatziki sauce pieces of cucumbers in it, the pita was so hot from the grill I had to wait for it to cool a little before I could pick it up to eat, I love when steam is rising off my sammich I asked for a large pink lemonade and it looked like I was at 7-11 the drink was like a super big gulp must go back and try some other stuff for sure and the bathroom is clean big plus :) read more

Been coming here forever!!! Just got back in town after 5 years...Food is as great as ever! Chicago Dog and French Fries. OMG. read more

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I think of hotdogs to associate with Wolfy's. Yet their menu expands to burgers and burritos. Just don't order the tamale. My sister expected a fresh or made from scratch. Oh no, it's one of those you can buy in a grocery store. Busy during lunch time, mostly for pickups. Seating is limited; the booths are meant to seat 4 people. My sister and I are big people so it only fits just us and my 5 year old. Memu is reasonably priced; there are combos and specials that wont leave a whole in your pocket. Ample parking in their lot and location is visible through busy street. Just look for the iconic large restaurant sign of an appetizer fork going through a hotbog. read more

Chicago classic. Can't go wrong with the Chicago dogs. They also have a solid Italian beef. Good hot gardiara the only this missed is provaline cheese, as opposed to mozzarella which is their cheese option. Also it is a Pepsi place, which I think is meh. Still 5 star even with those two strikes. read more

I have never been disappointed with this place, and the entire Wolfies Team are wonderful. So you got great food, and great service. They seem to really understand their clients. They seem strong even with all the freaking street work being done around them. I wish them well. The only thing I can say that I don't like, is the way the parking lot is. I wish they would open up that alley so people can get out safer. Both sides put you on crazy Peterson and it's a dangerous crossing, or they should buy that abandoned gas station next door to them and make it for parking. other then that, it's a great place to go. I recommend it to Everyone. (Title above says Cheap and Healthy. I never said Healthy. Cheap and yummy yes) read more

You must come here for their amazing onion rings. The hot dogs are excellent, but the Polish dog has too much tomato. Service is very good and they have free parking in their small lot. Don't forget to bring your own hand wipes. read more

Wolfy's - Polish dog on right - should not have tomatoes! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois