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Downtown Dogs

Downtown Dogs

(Now Closed)
Hot Dog Joint and Burger Joint$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MesserschmidtMarch 22, 2016
    The downtown dog tastes amazing - I highly recommend it! Make sure not to spill too much (or any ketchup) over your hotdog - it might get too sweet otherwise.
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    Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012
    Food @ this River North spot is cooked fresh and the service is amiable. Carryout is the norm, but the grilled char-dogs, chicken wings, burgers and fries can be eaten-in at the limited counter space.
  • Lenora C.heart icon on user image
    Lenora CravensJuly 8, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The food is always fresh and fast here. They also own pippin’s tavern next door
  • David K.
    David KamererNovember 19, 2012
    Downtown Dogs shares its kitchen with Pippin's next door so you can have a beer with your dog
  • Jane L.heart icon on user image
    Jane LeDecember 16, 2015
    Char dog with all the fixings, with a bun that can hold it all in!
  • Elizabeth N.
    Elizabeth NicolNovember 10, 2017
    Don’t do it. Just don’t. We fell victim to location and convenience. These aren’t great dogs. The Chicago dogs are very low quality.. Buns fell apart upon contact with mustard and relish- mess!
  • Jonathan L.
    Jonathan LeonApril 9, 2012
    Dogs and burgers were great and the sweet potato fries were amazing but the mold on the bread of the grilled cheese was not appealing
  • Mouni R.heart icon on user image
    Mouni ReddyNovember 15, 2015
    I like the wall of dogs. The hot dogs were okay.
  • Bình H.
    Bình HàNovember 11, 2016
    The dogs are good. But dont expect any service. They give free bags of chip which is nice.
  • Olivia L.heart icon on user image
    Olivia LagneauxMarch 21, 2018
    Great place for a quick lunch!
  • John D.
    John DotySeptember 20, 2013
    Get a char dog. Crispy ends and Chicago Style
  • Mary G.
    Mary GazzeMay 28, 2010
    Downtown dog is boiled, Char dog is grilled. Make sure you order the one you want. Free bag of chips too
  • Anja H.
    Anja HarrisJuly 12, 2012
    Order your hot dog with ketchup, they love that.
  • Michael D.
    Michael DuntenOctober 28, 2012
    Large Fries are definately shareable
  • Jacques T.
    Jacques TroussardMarch 1, 2011
    Taste buds tours pit stop. Probably the best Chicago Dog in town.
  • Troy W.
    Troy WilkersonAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good Burgers
  • Aheart icon on user image
    AFebruary 24, 2013
    Downtown Char Dog! ❤
  • Rob R.
    Rob RickardApril 25, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the Downtown Dog - its possibly the best Chicago Dog.
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexAugust 21, 2011
    Find the one picture that is not of a dog..
  • Haya A.heart icon on user image
    Haya Al DossarySeptember 5, 2013
    Juvenile employees, like literally teenagers, couldn't care less that I entered through the door, delicious char dog though, only cheese, use a lot of napkins, free bag of chips
  • Dan K.
    Dan KehoeDecember 21, 2010
    There ain't no photo both here! Who gave foursquare that idea?
  • Becky B.heart icon on user image
    Becky BeighleyAugust 22, 2013
    Way too expensive! $2.00 for a small diet R.C? Ugh tourist prices
  • Élodie C.
    Élodie CanadaApril 8, 2012
    Délicieux hot dog et super déco
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