As one customer mentioned while we were waiting for our dogs, “This is a pillar in the neighborhood, and it stands the test of time.” Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago A hot dog is pulled from the water at Jim’s Original, a 24/7 hotdog oasis that has operated in various forms since 1939. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago A worker prepares orders at Dave’s Red Hots, which has been a mainstay in Lawndale since 1938. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Dogs are prepped at the Superdawg drive-in hot dog stand in Norwood Park. Since 1948, customers have been able to order from their car. Mo, a golden retriever, at the iconic old school drive-in. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago It’s a dog eat Superdawg world. The 24/7 hot dog stand has operated since 1939 and boasts the original Maxwell Street Polish Sausage. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Jim’s Original at dawn. Western Ave., has a tamale, chili and cheese added to the regular fixings.
Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago The Might Dog at Fat Johnnie’s Famous Red Hots, 7242 S. The chili cheese dog, cheese steak fries and shakes are not to be missed at this spot, which has been operating since 1946. As one customer noted, “This is a pillar in the neighborhood, and it stands the test of time.” Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Cliff Thomas, 61, has worked at Fred and Jack’s for more than 20 years at 7600 S. Dave’s has been a mainstay in Lawndale since 1938. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Booths are roped off at Dave’s Red Hots as a COVID precaution, but the city’s oldest stand remains open to serve up single dogs, double dogs and Polish sausage. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago A worker takes an order for a Chicago-style dog at The Freeze in Logan Square, 2815 W. The iconic hot dog stand has been operating at 7242 S. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Roc Salerno, 42, pours celery salt on a Chicago-style dog at Fat Johnnie’s Famous Red Hots. Here’s our love song for Chicago’s hot dog stands: Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago An “L” train passes over Redhot Ranch, 2449 W. Photographer Kathleen Hinkel visited 17 of these stands for National Hot Dog Month, documenting the neighborhood spots we love to visit - and the wieners we love to eat. The stands employ people, they connect our neighborhoods - and they provide us with a perfect meal. Ask anyone what their favorite local spot is and they’ll have an answer. Superdawg’s mascots are nationally recognized. People still dream of Fluky’s miniature hot dog gum. But even before then, Chicagoans were grabbing sausages and mixing up their toppings for a regular meal.Īnd the stands that serve up our hot dogs become icons in their own rights. The Chicago-style dog - covered in mustard, onions, relish, a pickle, tomato, sports peppers and celery salt - has been a part of the city since the Depression. It’s not a huge surprise: Hot dogs are a key part of Chicago’s DNA. What should Cody and Mitchell eat next? Send recommendations and ideas to article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: We tried hot dogs from 5 local restaurants.CHICAGO - There are more than 1,000 hot dog stands in the Chicago area. Kozak’s II, Frank’s Restaurant, Vee’s Grill and Coney Island, Dune Dogz Kozak's II, Vee's Grill and Coney Island, Dune Dogz and Franks The final results (admittedly swayed a bit by our choice of corn dog):Ĭody: Root Beer Barrel, Mr. Just bring some patience if you’re heading down to the Root Beer Barrel - it’s a popular spot and you might get caught in line for a bit as a result. For $5.50, I’d say this was our best value of the day.
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The mac and cheese was high quality - something worth eating on its own. This was the largest hot dog of the day in terms of thickness. Mitchell: I see why the Donna is a fan favorite. Even with all the other flavors at play, it still was able to stand out. And the hot dog itself was my favorite of the five we tried.
The bun was sturdy enough to handle the weight placed on its shoulders. A generous topping of mac and thick-cut bacon made this a fork-and-knife ordeal. A hot dog topped with mac and cheese and bacon for $5.50.Ĭody: This one was my personal favorite. Our Selection: We had the Donna Dog, described as a “fan favorite” on the menu. The Donna Dog from The Root Beer Barrel in Douglas.
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