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10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs
Portillo's is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

1. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

2. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Szabo: Try the Whoopskidawg! A char-broiled version of a Romanian, Hungarian, Polish sausage; basted in our special sauce, and served on a Whoopskiroll, with grilled onion and a pickle. Mmm!!! Read more.

The Wiener's Circle is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

3. The Wiener's Circle

7.6
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews

The International Recipe SyndicateThe International Recipe Syndicate: In the mood for some late night grub? The Wiener's Circle is waiting. We recommend the cheese fries and the Chicago Dog.

Gold Coast Dogs is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

4. Gold Coast Dogs

159 N Wabash Ave (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · The Loop · 30 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The char dog at Gold Coast Dogs is an excellent introduction to the world of Chicago-style hot dogs. The ends are sliced, so that when tossed on the hot grill they flare out wildly.

Franks 'N' Dawgs is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

5. Franks 'N' Dawgs

1863 N Clybourn Ave (at W Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: Hot dogs get a fine-dining twist at this Clybourn corridor snack shop, which serves loaded up sausages such as a brunch dog with a fried egg, smoked bacon and maple mayo on top. Read more.

Big Star is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

6. Big Star

8.9
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Skip the tacos for once and try the Sonoran Hot Dog.

Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

7. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.5
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews

al v.al viciedo: Get the Polish Sausage, skip the hot dog. Free fries with EVERY order! Amazing Polish Sausage, authentic Chicago.

The Clark Street Dog is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

8. The Clark Street Dog

7.5
3040 N Clark St (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Lake View East · 43 tips and reviews
Wolfy's is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

9. Wolfy's

8.3
2734 W Peterson Ave (at N California Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · West Ridge · 32 tips and reviews

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: They serve a difficult to beat Italian beef. Tender thinly cut meat. Great flavor. Fresh bread that holds the juice perfectly. Perfectly prepared sweet peppers. Underwhelming french fries though.

UB Dogs is one of 10 Outrageous Chicago Hot Dogs.

10. UB Dogs

185 N Franklin St (btwn W Lake St & W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews

El C.El Calixo: Chili cheese dog w/nacho. Boom. Done.