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Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe
(Now Closed)Hot Dog Joint, Fast Food Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$
Bucktown, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Serious Eats
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Serious EatsMay 5, 2013If you love Vienna Beef hot dogs, and you should, then you might as well go straight to the source. The cafe in the factory sells a great fully-loaded hot dog.
Konrad StefanDecember 16, 2016Get the classic from the source. There is something magical about how all the special ingredients that make it a Chicago style hot dog come together to create one of the most amazing tastes, ever.
Joseph B.May 8, 2017I missed out on the tour, but there's a good menu of unique sandwiches (in addition to dogs of course), cheap prices, and plenty of seats. And free parking.
Diego CruzSeptember 19, 2018- from Chicago for Chicago, there is no place like home and there is no other like Vienna Beef! NO KETCHUP ***
- Diego CruzSeptember 19, 2018- from Chicago for Chicago, there is no place like home, there is no other like Vienna Beef ! No Ketchup !!!
What's Good HereAugust 10, 2014If you're in town, be sure to try a real Chicago style hot dog here, then head to Al's for an Italian Beef sandwich & Lou Malnati's for deep dish.
Eric EblerNovember 14, 2015Chicago dog, chili cheese fries, awesome service and good prices. What's not to love?
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun. Read more
ⓈⓐⓋⓐⒼⓔ ℬApril 16, 2012Vienna Beef Hot Dogs Chicago style: Mustard, relish, sport peppers, and last but not least, celery salt to complete the masterpiece. Don't you dare eat it any other way, or you will be smitten!
Sharon SandersDecember 1, 2018Hot Dogs, Burgers and fries...Don’t forget a Shake.....Green Tomatoes are definitely a plus....
Vienna Beef I figured out your game, to go orders get the old hotdogs and especially the chilly cheese dogs huh? : -(. Soo disappointed.
Katie L.November 2, 2012They have an eat-in diner, grocery (dogs, buns, etc to take home) and Vienna merch like t-shirts and aprons.- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010Vienna Beef’s frankfurters were first served at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and are most commonly found in classic Chicago-style dogs. They have been called “the Rolls Royce of hot dogs”. Read more
David StrasserJuly 4, 2014Pick up some electric green relish so you can make a true Chicago dog at home.
Lisa PApril 10, 2012Many don't realize they have a cafe here, open for lunch, THE place for Chicago-style hot dog
Vienna Beef Cafe is open Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm Read more
Homeless BillFebruary 18, 2011Ask for the "Homeless Bill" hot dog. It's a special hot dog, grilled with cigarette butts, and garnished with broken glass.
Jessica MorenoOctober 3, 2013Chicago style dogs delicious except the tomatoes weren't very fresh. :(
A part of Chicago, experience a true Chicago Style Dog and other amazing fare! Read more
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Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe
2501 N Damen Ave (btwn W Fullerton Ave & N Elston Ave)
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
Vienna Beef is a global business with a hometown Chicago touch. Our classic hot dogs have made us famous, while we provide our customers with premium deli meats, pickles, soups, and more. Come by our Factory Store to have Chicago's favorite hot dog right from the source!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
(773) 435-2277
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No
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch
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- 7.8
"Good specials. $5 big foot hot dog w/ fries and drink meal"
Annette F. - 7.9
"Delicious delicious delicious besides the overly greasy fries.....totally see why they are free with anything you order.....drove home to Romeoville and food was still warm when I got there!"
PhiL Koster - 8.1
"Cheap eats just a block from the ballpark. In and out in no time! Kids love it!"
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