Suggestions for Hot Dog Joint near River North, Chicago

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog.

Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog.

Angie S. • April 30, 2016Add fried shallots to burgers or dogs for just $1. Worth it, trust me. The hot dog with shallots ($1 extra) and cheese sauce (.50 extra) can't be beat and fills you up.

ISC C. • July 3, 2022Chicago Style Hotdog: can’t go wrong with that

jiresell • November 13, 2016The Italian beef sandwiches and hot dogs are good here, but are definitely overpriced.

Dog Haus • August 29, 2019TOOO CHI – tomato, pickle spear, yellow mustard, white onion, neon green pickle relish, sport peppers, celery salt, poppy seeds

Fodor's Travel • January 28, 2016For deep-dish pizza, stop into any of the eight Lou Malnati’s locations in the city or Pequod’s Pizza in Lincoln Park; for a classic Chicago-style hot dog, try Portillo’s downtown.

Christopher F. • June 5, 2016The hot dog is a must, but don't overlook the burger! We LOVE Allium!

tankboy • August 8, 2012Solid basic hot dog joint, but if the fries aren't already made don't order any or you'll be stuck standing there for 5 minutes and end up super greasy, mildly undercooked fries.

Reserve • February 10, 2016Classic sides include cornbread, baked beans & potato salad, while Southern starters of corn dogs, hush puppies & a BBQ flight (American Kobe brisket, pulled pork & pulled chicken) are also on offer.