So where is the best place to chow down a few hotdogs in Chicago? Here’s our wrap-up of favorite places, and a few of them might be a surprise!  Try them all, they’re all delicious!!

Morrie O’Malley’s Hot Dogs

Morrie O’Malley’s is a basic hotdog stand but offers high-quality and less greasy hotdogs than your average dog stand, specializing in chargrilled hotdogs brats, polish sausages, burgers, steaks and even chicken sandwiches. [READ MORE]

Jimmy’s Red Hots

After 65 years they continue to be a family owned and operated hot dog stand. Jimmy’s Red Hots is a pure hot dog stand… there’s no seating, no char-anything, and no ketchup at their place. [READ MORE]

The Duck Inn

The Duck Inn is not a hotdog stand but a restaurant serving delicious foods that include everything from oysters to beet salads, burgers and chicken. [READ MORE]

The Red Hot Ranch

This is a total no frills hotdog stand. It’s cash only with a menu that is a crowd-pleaser for any dog or burger seeker. The burgers are smash burger style with plenty of grease oozing from it. [READ MORE]

Allium at the Four Seasons

Hotdogs at the Four Seasons? Heck yes! The chef who once worked his culinary magic at the dining room at the Ritz Carlton changes the format on the menu here.  [READ MORE]

Fatso’s Last Stand

Fatso’s takes their stand to the next level… they add charred Polish and salami with some fried shrimp and homemade mac & cheese to their menu. [READ MORE]

Devil Dogs

Devil Dogs offers modern takes on the classic food favorite.  Their Chicago hot dog polish sausage and hand cut fries are some of the neighborhood favorites. [READ MORE]

Gene & Jude’s

Gene & Jude’s is a No Seats, No Ketchup, No Pretense, No Nonsense hotdog stand in Chicago. They believe they have the best dogs and fries in the country and I can attest they’re pretty damn good. [READ MORE]

Byron’s

Byron’s is a pretty small place and is more of a grab and go spot. The menu is extensive and pretty well priced. The hot dog has a perfectly steamed bun topped with deliciousness offering many toppings. [READ MORE]

Hot G dog

Hot G dog is a place you go if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary.  They have usual dogs like the curry brat, which includes honey mustard, roasted peanuts, and feta cheese to a duck sausage with truffle aioli. [READ MORE]

Wolfy’s

Wolfy’s has been around since 1967. It’s a place to go if you’re looking for a technically perfect version of a fully loaded Chicago style dog. [READ MORE]

Dog Haus Biergarten

The Dog Haus Biergarten is known for creating handcrafted hormone and antibiotic free hotdogs, sausages, burgers and plant-based proteins served on a Kings Hawaiian roll. [READ MORE]

Superdawg Drive-In

Superdawg has been around for over 70 years on the Northwest side neighborhood of Norwood park. The concept serves a twist on Chicago style dogs using thick housemaid beef sausages. [READ MORE]

Got a favorite Hotdog stand not listed? Give a shout below!