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Murphy's Red Hots
(Now Closed)Hot Dog Joint, Fast Food Restaurant, and Burger Joint$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
The experts at Serious Eats and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
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Serious EatsMay 14, 2013Besides the presence of the thick-cut cucumber slices that you can easily flick off, the Red Hot is a flawless Chicago Dog, made all the more wonderful by an extra pillowy poppyseed bun.- Serious EatsMay 16, 2013Murphy's Red Hots is an ideal stop before or after the game. Little leaguers can order a plain hot dog while the adults devour a juicy Usinger's bratwurst with extra onions and mustard.
RyanAugust 10, 2014Both the regular and foot long red hots are the quintessential Chicago Dog done well. Get them charred. Very savory, bun steamed right and just the right flavor balance with everything on it.
Bill MurphyJanuary 17, 2015Ask them to make you a grilled foot long hot dog on french bread. I get it with everything including sport peppers. Fries of course. Excellent sandwich, tell Bill sent you!
Silvia AkiNovember 19, 2017I love that place! Small joint serving the authentic Chicago style hot dog. No ketchup allowed ☺️
Delicious fries - be sure to get cheese with them! And the employees were super friendly and welcoming.
Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012This Lakeview spot is the quintessential Chicago hot dog stand. You can watch your dog being cooked and prepared. Owner Bill Murphy took the Chicago red hot to Japan--he has two stands there. Read more
Chris VaughnApril 23, 2010I made my first visit to Murhy's, today. I got two red hots (steamed) and they were pretty good. I think it bites that you gotta pay an extra 50 cents if you use your credir card or debit card, but I
Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016They snap! Natural casings! Bill is the best. This is a true Chicago staple. Read more
Best hot dogs in Chicago! Charred footlong and fries are awesome also the Italian beef is amazing too!
Milton GeorgesMay 12, 2013Charred footlong w/ the works, a side of fries and Merkts cheddar. Do it. Do it now.
Craig SlawnyOctober 17, 2010Best Chicago style dog in town! Try a char dog with everything but lettuce. Hand cut fries are always excellent
Courtney FinnicumJanuary 5, 2012Make sure you CHAR your hot dog and ask for Merkts cheddar cheese for amazing cheese fries
D LJune 18, 2010Chicago style hot dog(steamed), chicago stlye beef sandwich(wet and sweet) and a bottle of green river.
RichieFebruary 4, 2011Try the Chicago Style Hot Dog - Footlong w/everything.Living the american dream!
- Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Dirk Flanigan, chef of Il Coniglio (coming soon), eats here on his nights off. He loves the Red Hot. Read more
Andrew WeissFebruary 28, 2016This place cheats you out of your money! They failed to serve me food I ordered and paid for, and refused to make it right. All I got was "sorry bro."
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Murphy's Red Hots
1211 W Belmont Ave (btwn Racine & Lakewood)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(773) 935-2882
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No
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Outdoor Seating
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- 8.6
"One of the best hot dog places in the city. Not open on Sundays 😢"
Matthew Taub - 8.4
"Great meatball sub! Comes with hot or sweet peppers which makes it even more delicious."
Anamaria Hernandez - 8.5
"One of those Chicago jewels. Cheap, traditional (if you ask for Ketchup they will make you ring a bell), delicious and the service is fantastic"
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- 7.9
"Love the building upgrade. Great vibe."
Laura Michaud - 8.6
"Great pregame spot before any Cubs game. Get there early, gets crowded quickly. Staff is quick and efficient.. Drinks are respectively priced. Plenty TV's for the game. LOUD atmosphere."
Michael Dorsey - 9.1
"Try the chili cheese tater tots & a bison dog (deli style, with kraft and 1000 island or Chicago style with the works)."
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