Discover The Best Hot Dog Stands Across Illinois

You can find hot dogs anywhere, but if you want the real deal, then Illinois is the place you want to be, and these are the best in the state.

The Best Places In Illinois To Order A Hot Dog

Illinois is famous for lots of things, but right up there near the top of the list, at least on the positive side, is hot dogs, particularly the Chicago-style hot dog. The cool thing is that you can find them all over the state, but the trick is knowing the right places to hit. I did a little research and found the best hot dog stands in Illinois.

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There’s something undeniably delightful about stumbling upon a fantastic food spot that feels like a well-kept secret.

 

Here are the best hot dog stands in Illinois...

• Superdawg Drive-In (Chicago)
• Jay’s Beef (Harwood Heights)
• Joey’s Red Hots (New Lenox)
• Happy Dog (West Chicago)
• Dear Franks (Deerfield)
• Jimmy’s Red Hots (Chicago)
• Redhot Ranch (Chicago)
• The Wiener’s Circle (Chicago)
• Jr’s Red Hots (Chicago)
• Flub A Dub Chub’s (Chicago)
• Gene & Jude’s (River Grove)
• Jim’s Original (Chicago)
• Sammies (Grayslake)
• AJ’s Hot Dogs, Subs & Gyros (New Lenox)
• Jody’s Hot Dogs (Joliet)
• Dogfather Hot Dogs (Bartlett)
• The Original Wonderdog (Peoria)
• Fratellos 2 (Rolling Meadows)
• Lawrenceville Drive-Inn (Lawrenceville)
• Johnny’s Red Hots (Naperville)

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I love the fact that there are still many "mom and pop" owned hot dog stands in Illinois. Those are always the best. Just remember, when you visit any of these places, just don't put ketchup on your hot dog.