“Blew my socks off tonight... the best gyro dinner/plate that I've had in a long time!!!!! A pita with a good bakery quality freshness! Best of all, the gyro meat was generously portioned!!!!! Wowza ,an old fashioned style gyro! A good dive thru! Supper happy!!! Can't get better in my neighborhood!!!! I will now drive for Kojak gyros. TRUTH!!!! P.s. fries great old school, not overly seasoned. A to go to!!!!“
“I’ve heard of this spot for a while and finally tried it. First time here. And I’m in love. So many options to try and combos. They drinks are amazing. Definitely a new spot on my list. SOOOO Cheesy!!! SO DELICIOUS! I would recommend this for a cute first date. Look at pics and videos hopefully does it justice!“
“Had not realized that the Red Hot Ranch burger was also brought to 35th St. Red Hots. Looks like this was introduced to all RHR locations since 2021 and menu and prices are similar to RHR on Ashland. No fish sandwich and no self-serve fountain, but this is a smaller place with still a counter for indoor seating for bad weather. $7.23 (or $8 incl tax) gets you their double cheese with a generous amount of fries. If the weather is good you got two picnic tables up front and two on the side with umbrella shades. They've got ketchup bottles ready to borrow if you're dining inside/outside.“
“For me. The best hotdog and fries in Chicago. Great atmosphere. Nice and clean. Overhearing some of the conversations between staff during food call outs are funny as hell. Everyone is known as honey, sweetie, or sweetheart. The mom and daughter duo are great.“
“Extremely popular, and very touristy. We came here after watching some food blogger’s recommendation. And it’s worth. It’s a shack like hot dog stand. They are super fast and cheap. We got a Polish sausage sandwich. It was hot and came with some caramelised onions on top and some roasted peppers as side. The sausage was good and the peppers were very refreshing. The fries were given as a side and they were hot, crunchy, and well seasoned. They don’t have any done in facility. However, you can stand and eat on the standing racks. Those stands/ racks were quite dirty- so we ultimately ate sitting inside our car. Overall, highly recommended if you are looking for a low cost, fresh meal.“
“My favorite Mochinut so far!!!! ?They're eager to help you and if you're indecisive like me then that's a huge help!!!! I wnjoyed the recommendations and so far they're my new FAVORITE items!!!!!! The Ube Donut and Hot Cheetos with Beef Sausage and Cheese with avocado sauce are what I got and really enjoyed!“
“Just had a big baby double cheese burger, large dr. pepper, onion rings and sport peppers on side. the location wasn't busy and enjoyed the speedy service. they do take credit/debit cards for a 25 cents processing fee. Definitely recommend it.“
“Best Italian beef in the city. I come here because I was told they don’t dip the sausage in the Italian beef juice which is great because I want to enjoy an Italian beef without worrying about consuming pig juice.Quick friendly service, definitely worth trying if you are in the area.“
“This place was awesome! The folks running the place were great! They took the time to help make recommendations and talk with us, which we super appreciated. The Chicago dogs were fantastic and the fries were tasty! Definitely recommend! Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!“
“I first found out about Fat Johnnie’s from Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. It’s a shack on the side of the road that serves the best hot dogs you’ve ever had in your life. You won’t regret making the trip. It’s phenomenal as are the people running it. The tamale’s are great too.“
“I've tried many fancy, trendy, and much more expensive burgers but I still prefer the big baby cheeseburger (with small fries of course). It came out piping hot (drools). While it is two patties, the burger itself is not huge (which I consider to be a good thing) and the portion is very reasonable. Just a well-balanced, well-built, good-quality burger that's buttery in all the right places. 10/10 every time. Delicious!“
“Went to Lulu's with family I had two Polish sausage meals they were cooked hot and fresh My other family member had a gyro sandwich that was delicious well proportioned.I look forward to coming back for a nice down-to-earth place if you have time ,I suggest you please stop by You won't regret it.“
“This is a no nonsense Chicago spot. The signage was probably put up when my grandpa was a kid walking down Taylor street flipping a quarter. Anyway, the combo sandwich was excellent. I've been eating a lot of mediocre beef sandwiches lately and this place is worth checking out because their sandwich was outstanding“
“I remember as a young child...eating the Best Hotdog Ever...and it was Dave's...our parents took us there on weekends for special treats....Thank you for the Precious memories and still Best Hotdog Ever...Positive Power Always Precious Friends...Kid-friendliness: Always made us feel welcome as children.“
“I had the grilled chicken sandwich and boy was it absolutely delicious. Seasoned to perfection And a full juicy butterflied chicken breast. I should have taken a picture of it but I inhaled it , it was so good. I'll take a picture next time cause there will most definitely be a next time.“
“This place is busy and it's clear to see why. We had the OG, Sweet Potato, and Hot Cheeto all of which were good. Fries and lemonade were also good. The wait wasn't too bad given that everything is made fresh to order. Would definitely return.“
“Food is amazing nice and fresh, staff is even more amazing!!! Food isn’t super expensive. They have tables to eat, gaming. I will be coming here more often.Parking: Lots of room.Kid-friendliness: Kids have a variety of food to choose from“
“I have driven past this establishment for decades, but I was meeting a family member here to pick up something. This was a real hard-core food experience. The meat was extremely tender.Breaded pork steak sandwich. This 2 lb beast was the real deal. Seriously so large, I got two meals out of it.The best part is at the end of the off ramp and back on the freeway when it's time to go home and nap.Btw-the pic is only half of the sandwich.“
“Great food. Service could of been better. I entered my name at the kiosk, but they were calling order numbers. But my name was on the receipt. They gave me the wrong food but I gave it back. They made me feel like a jerk for taking the wrong food. Other than that, everything was great! A Chicago must!“
“First. Let me just say that ive been coming to that area for years and never knew that thjs place existed.. I went through drive-thru (a bit quirky but doable), received my food (the order was correct), got to my destination (east of Manheim rd) the food was still hot. That hot dog and fries was delicious. Next week, im trying the beef.“
“Wonderful low-key place with great food and even better service! The chicken and Chicago dog did not disappoint and the prices can't be beat. Just make sure to bring cash as it's cash-only. The couple that owns/operates it is seriously the sweetest!“
“I came in tonight and was excited because I’ve been craving a jrito crunch and have been for about 3 years and my buddy Carl told all his fb friends that owner is a previous franchisee of jrs and they have the chil ito which is this same xact indgredients (yes same chili and cheese and same chips as jrito everything was phenomenal came from Thornton which is about a half hour plus drive. So so worth the drive I refused to touch anything til I got home so I could enjoy that first bite. Thank you to the owners for preserving the beautiful food of your past establishment only to bring it to your new establishment! Everything was phenomenal!!!“
“I LOVE this place.My family and I have been eating here for years, and still counting. I love that when I call, the lady answering knows everyone's order before I tell her what it is. That is some great customer service.They care about you and your food. 10 out of 10 recommend.“
“This is my go to spot right off the highway when I forget to make food or don't have enough time to make food for lunch.I usually go for the 2 hot dog special, Chicago style. I have never been disappointed with the food, and they're probably some of the better hot dogs around.The guys working behind the counter are friendly and welcoming.If I'm running late I will call the order in, and it's always ready waiting for me when I get there.Overall it's a good place to go to, and I will continue to go there in the future when I don't have time to make food.“
“My go to place for Hot Dogs in the area. For the price and quality this hits the spot. I have tried the beef which is very good and the burgers are pretty good but I always seem to fall back on the Hot Dogs. Service is great and the customers seem to be regulars there (older crowd) since this place has been around for a while.“
“This place is the LOCAL HOT SPOT! With a menu that includes some great comfort food like burgers, fries, gyros, greek chicken, italian beef sandwiches, chicago dogs and more...there is something tasty for everyone! The food comes out hot & delicious! The service is great. They are so friendly and welcoming to their customers. If you want food done right, THIS IS the place to come. The Greek chicken was so tasty and filled with flavor. The burgers are tall with all the fixings. I was deeply impressed with the food at this hidden gem on 127th Street.“
“5 star food. The fries are delicious, the burgers are huge. I haven't tried much else but the few things I tried off the menu have all been stellar. The menu is just huge, full of Chicago favorites. This little mom n pop can roll with the best of them. If you're looking for good food and not worried about glare, this is the place. I guess it's like they say, the more dangerous the neighborhood the better the food.“
“Love this place! I stop in every 2-3 months for cold take-home Beef Salami, Hard Salami, Polish Sausage, Corned Beef & Pastrami. While I’m there I order a Polish or their daily special from the grill area. Best of the best!! Denise is a sweetheart.“
“Food is fantastic! You must get the cheeseburger and fries in a paper bag with ketchup!! Absolutely delicious!! The service is amazing! The folks that run the restaurant are very kind. It's a family joint. I love coming here for burgers.“
“I have been coming here for almost 2 decades when I'm visiting the area.The best part here is they can split and grill your Polish Sausage which brings out the flavor from the center of the sausage. They listen carefully to your instructions and they are very quick here.There is two places that compete on this street a few steps away from each other. Make sure you go to the one that says "Express Grill".“
“Ok, I love this place so much. I came all the way from Denver to eat their delicious food. I got the two for $7.99 hot dog w/ fries special, the hot Italian beef sandwich and I got a Polish dog deep-fried. HOTT DAMN everything was so damn tasty. From the fries to giardiniera that fell off my Italian sandwich. The service was great, more like fun cuz they all you 2 or 3 times what you got so they can make sure they get it right. And it is cheap to eat there. It was less than $25 for all that deliciousness! Mickey's, you have my heart, thank you! I will be back.“
“This was the most phenomenal Chicago hot dog I've ever had in my 63 years. Just outstanding! The flavor, texture and taste of the all-beef and accompanying fries was simply delicious - a real bargain for the cost, too. A family-run business that could not have been more welcoming. I look forward to my return!“
“They make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the restaurant looks really clean and the food is delicious and fresh. It was my first visit and I was impressed. I had their pozole. and also had a torta de carne asada I highly recommend this place.“
“It's a great ,greasy, hotdog joint. It was as expected. Nice clean and quick. I love the people who left a bad review because there were no tomatoes on the hot dog . Get over it that's how THEY make them there it's a hot dog it is what it is. I never had a bad hot dog ?.“
“Can't go wrong at Maxwell Street. Their polish sausage, hot dogs, and pizza puffs are delicious. There isn't really an area to stand and eat in the winter but seems to be in the summer. Basic Maxwell street location and nice to visit this one before/after Sox games. The guys working move quickly and are friendly“
“This is my favorite Gym Show Sandwich. I take my son out here for the 35 mile trip a few times a year for this delicious pilgrimage. Be sure to add mild sauce, it just complete the gluttony just right. Might as well get a tasty pizza puff too while yr here.“
“Never enough great things to say! Super good food and I love their green salsa. Super close to UIC and they recently started selling burrito bowls. Definitely worth checking out. Main lady who answers the phone and takes orders is always super nice and kind.“
“I come often with my daughter. The guys that work there are very friendly, and professional. Food is ways piping hot. The fat fries are delicious. The gyro meat and pita are always fresh and they load the meat. The chili dog is delicious, the bacon cheeseburger is delicious and charbroiled. Large crispy onion rings. Pop is always fresh.“
“I come to this portillos every weekend and the food is consistently amazing! Always hot and fresh! But the real reason I'm reviewing is because the staff is so nice and amazing! Special thanks to Lalo in the drive through for always being so kind and cheerful!!!“
“Nothing special about the dining area, but dining room is clean and the food is solid. I had the Double Cheeseburger Special which includes Fries and a medium Drink. Quality ingredients, burgers cooked perfectly, fresh shredded lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickle and mustard. Add your own ketchup or whatever. It's the little extra touches which can make a burger special. Donald's toasts the bun! Fries were perfect, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and perfectly salted. My wife had the Gyros Special, and she loved the extra onions and the generous sauce. The meat is tasty, and the pita is toasted. Solid gyros! I'm eating in the restaurant on a frigid evening and while the dining room is not full, there is a steady stream of customers coming through. The young lady taking our order is friendly, courteous, attentive and unlike 90% of young people who work in food service! Donald's is a winner!“
“I was in town from Cincinnati for the holidays and we wanted to make sure we tried Chicago's infamous Italian Beef. It was SO good that we went back a second time and got some to bring home. I also tried the hot dogs! They were equally amazing. Everything was hot and fresh! I will make sure I go back next time I'm in the Windy City. �“
“This place is a neighborhood staple and it is still serving up fast food the way it should be - fast. The service is polite and professional and everyone who works there is efficient. I personally love shoestring fries (just like McDonald's) but these are less salty and less greasy-win/win! I've also had their chicken bread sandwich which is delicious and huge - I personally ate half for lunch and saved the rest for dinner. Easy parking right behind the restaurant is also a big plus.“
“This underrated local is overseen on it's highspeed location and low-key appearance. Often visited by truckers and locals that know it's consistency every time they order, this small establishment keeps you coming for well known Chicago favorites (i.e. the big baby, hotdogs and Italian beefs) and new ones like the gyro plate.Parking: Lot located behind, as well as front and side street parking“
“If you’re looking for fast food in this area, this is the place. I love the fries, gyros, burgers, ect.. i’ve been coming to this place for years. I enjoy visiting here every time I come. Paul & George do an excellent job running this place.“
“I came here on a Friday afternoon. It was empty so my order came out fast. I ordered one mango mango and matcha strawberry croffles. They were good. It was just the right amount of sweetness with the fresh fruits on top. I was surprised that they didn't have any mochi donuts that day. The place looks clean and trendy. If you like Bearbrick you will like this place. Next to the register, they also sell cute crochet items. I would definitely come back to try their toast.“
“I love this neighborhood mom and pop shop - you get such affordable food of many variety. I especially love their asian foods, like the spicy chicken rice and bibimbap. The breakfast is also solid, like the croissant sandos! To top it all off, the workers are all incredibly sweet, so its no surprise I always run into regulars.“
“From the clerks up front to the cooks in the kitchen, excellent food & service. Generous portions and I need pass up the ice cream treats! Clean, fast, friendly & deliciousVegetarian options: I loved their Greek salad.Kid-friendliness: The food must be too good for the kids, in the place, to act out. There's always a family or two in the place and they're good.“
“Simple fast food, takeway place (no tables). Very freindly people, quick service. The food is plentiful, and good, though not great. What I mean is I have been to similar places with similar menus and others had better food. Very affordable and very plentify are their strengths.“
“I had the pleasure of getting a fast order as I past by. Man those loaded Jerk Chicken Fries were so delicious till the flavor, aroma & texture stayed on my mind for hours even after I finished them. Yes I am writing this review while in the lobby, second day in a row ordering Jerk Chicken Fries again.“
“Thank you geos!!! I always get the rueben, I'm addicted to it now. I love the garlic butter fries and I usually sneak a few bites of my boyfriends gyro, always so delicious. He got the burger today and it was great!! Your service is always so friendly and I appreciate kindness and care you put into your restaurant!! My dog was so happy with the little treat too!!! Thank you again!“