Ehhh. Two dogs w/fries and drink was like $9. The taste doesn't really justify the price. Not a speared pickle. Can't taste the celery salt. Diced tomatoes (weird). One sport pepper. No noticeable snap to the dog. Didn't mind the crinkle cut fries tossed into the bottom of the bag, though. Just enough salt on them. I guess it's decent if you're really craving a dog. But I wouldn't recommend it or frequent there.
Review Source:Ordered the char polish combo my favorite. Â I was a little disappointed when the food arrived. Â Polished tasted pre-cooked and was almost the same size as the hotdog. Â Toppings were ok but overall too pricey for what you get and too many items on the menus. I think if they reduce their prices by $1 - 1.50 and serve every order fresh, especially chat broiled items the would get more customers.
Review Source:Chicago Style Food? It may be food found in Chicago, but it is not Chicago style or a lame version of it. Â
The hot dog is the first thing on the menu, they should be able to do that right, right? Well, I'm not go to go down the path of Vienna vs. Red Hot Chicago, but they don't have Vienna and the dog they do have is skinless.
Now, I've eaten Red Hot Chicago Dogs before, of which, S. H. hangs their sign, but it didn't even taste like one and it was small compared to Felony Franks and other establishments that'll serve up RHC dog. They'll stick it in a poppy seed bun and top it off, if you say everything, with mustard, raw onions, neon relish, pickle and peppers. What Chicago Style is this, clueless?Hello, this is a mixture of more than one dominate way to serve up a Chicago dog. Â
S.H.(I.T), if you knew how to steam your buns correctly, the ends wouldn't be so hard, and learn how to cut your onions properly (maybe even use the right onion if you want to be authentic)! The thing that really bugs me is this, a place that puts a sliced pickle on that is thinner and shorter than a shoestring fry. Everytime I see that I want to go back in, if I'm not already and say what a piece of shit and throw it behind the counter aimed at their face. I'm grumpy, but not old enough to get away with crap like that yet.
In all fairness, I would have given them a meh, but the heavy accent Forest Gump that was working behind the counter was very pleasant and remember, this is the only thing I've ever had from their menu.
But still, the little things add up and ordering anything on the menu can be a good barometer on what to expect from a place in general. The people that work and live around there may have to settle for this crap. I don't think that they will and this place has too much decent competition to last very long at that location.
As part of my Chicago cuisine tutorial continues, Stadium "Red" Hots, (as my friend calls it) was on the list.
Unassuming hole-in-the-wall with requisite Formica everything and the flickering overhead fluorescent light added to the charm.
I got a hot dog, Chicago-style, natch (One Dog Deal $5.69.) It was good, but I honestly expected more exciting. Like a bigger dog. It was very tasty. Â I had it with onion rings. Â
Friend also made me try this picked pepper, carrots & something else in oil. Â Said its the condiment of choice. Â Not sure I get it.
They have a wide selection of sandwiches, beef and more on their menu.
Would love to know what others think and how this one compares. Did I have the true Chicago experience?