*The hot dogs pictured above start with Gene and Judes and follow the order of the list!*
We’ve decided to include the best of the suburban hot dogs that don’t get as much love as the city chains for National Hot Dog Month!
various locations- www.portillos.com
Coming in at Number 5, Portillo’s has a lot of Chicagoland locations. Their hot dog features a typical poppyseed bun and all the fixins. They add some of ‘Portillo’s secret sauce’ to top it off. Since this is a large chain, it fits in at the top of the list because it doesn’t have all the love that these other family owned hot dog stands possess.
4) Home Depot on Dempster
8650 Dempster St Niles, IL 60714
This secret spot is known only to the locals. We swear that the Home Depot on Greenwood and Dempster can offer you a big surprise. When you enter/exit Home Depot, there’s a little hot dog stand that has very weird opening/closing hours. There is something about this hot dog, though. It is the perfect combo of toppings, each with just the right amount, and of course is all wrapped up in a poppyseed bun.
1724 S River Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018
Although these guys are known for their char cheeseburgers, the char dog is a hidden gem. It’s the perfect Chicago dog, nice and grilled for those of you who like the grill versus a boiled dog. Expect to stand in line for about a half hour to score one of these dogs!
6363 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60646
The home of the dancing hot dogs is a memorable Chicago landmark. Superdawg Drive-In has a great menu, but the Superdawg is amazing. The garnishes include the typical onion, mustard, relish, and peppers but they also throw in a green tomato and pickle to make it what some say is a true Chicago dawg. The crinkle cut fries are some of the best in Chicago, in our opinion! Get a taste of the older days at this adorable drive through and we promise you will not be disappointed.
2720 River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171
This little River Grove assembly line hot dog haven features three things on the menu; hot dog, double dog, and tamale. Both dogs come with fries, of course. This hole in the wall restaurant was named the best hot dog in the country in March by Rachael Ray. It is illegal to put ketchup on a hot dog here, in fact it rumored that you will not be served if you ask for ketchup on your Chicago dog. The McDonald’s next door charges for ketchup if you REALLY have to have it (in this case, you cannot call yourself a true Chicagoan). The ingredients are combined perfectly so that when you bite into that steamed hot dog, it's game over. We can't help but mention how fabulous it is to hear that snapping of the hot dog when you first bite in, drooooool. The medley of relish, onions, mustard, and peppers is heavenly.
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