I initially tried this fast-casual restaurant on 24 Jun 2017 based on a recommendation from an old co-worker. I made a comment to him that I've tried a Chicago Hot Dog for the first time at Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD) and was looking for an authentic place to experience a Chicago Hot Dog in Las Vegas (because that ORD experience was just amazing). Based on this recommendation, I brought my family to experience this place with me and the results were astonishing - I walked away with a full stomach, a smile on my face, and the desire to want more whenever I got hungry again.
Fast forward in time, I've been talking nonstop about Chicago Hot Dogs for months. Also, due to a recent mix-up with our travels, I thought we were going to have a layover in ORD so I could get another Chicago Hot Dog (I was excited for this layover). After realizing that I wasn't going to have a layover in ORD, I was severely bummed-out because there's something to be said about eating one of those hot dogs when you're actually in Chicago. I know that Windy City Beef-N-Dogs is outstanding and can count on their quality, so my wife and I decided to eat here on 15 Feb 2024.
I ordered the Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich (dipped) with French Fries and of course, the Chicago Hot Dog. Everything was just as remarkable as it was during my first visit, if not even better (if that's even possible). If I didn't care about my overall health, I'd probably find myself eating at this place everyday or every other day because of its unique, bold, rich, succulent, and savory flavors, until I get tired of it, or my heart gives out (whichever comes first).
The price-to-quantity/quality ratio is reasonable. I especially respect how this restaurant supports the men and women in law enforcement. However, I was slightly concerned that this restaurant doesn't offer discounts to military members, both active and Veterans, (at least that's what I was told by the cashier). Regardless, the prices are great and well worth visiting to experience authentic, Chicago-style food. If you haven't been here before, then what are you waiting for? I highly recommend this place to all locals and visitors. Rest assured, my family and I, or at a minimum, just I, will be back in the near future and not wait almost 7...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreIve been coming to Windy City for about 10years and given it five stars every time because itās always good! We always leave full& happy, customer service is always super nice just a great place one time I had a root canal done next-door and came in for a beef sandwich right after lol Now to where I am only giving it 1 stars for today the food which is a 5+ Stars and the cooks A+ But Today I came in with my family for lunch at 2:30 I didnāt catch her name she did not have a name tag she was the one with dark brown hair and glasses never seen her before was the most rudest person Iāve ever dealt with . As I walked up to the counter already knew what I was going to order #10 and before I even Said anything she āGreetedā me āwhat do you wantā ooh k š¤ mind you it wasnāt even busy we were the only ones in there so there is no reason for her rudeness when I got my order I went back up to the counter because I had ordered hot peppers on my sandwich and a side of mild but there was only about Mild on the side as I walked up to the counter she Musta been Listening to me and my husbandās conversation before I said anything she says with BIG attitude š¤ āI didnāt charge you for the hot peppers only charge you for sideā But when I was ordering we talked about it three times hot on the sandwich and mild on the side I wasnāt even upset I thought maybe the cooks forgot to put it on. Minute lateR two people with T Mobile shirts on came in and sat down at the counter and she said in a very very rude tone āyou NEED to order down hereā where she was standing in front of the register but they had just sat down and picked up a menu to look I love the food but donāt know if we will be back !! I come all the way from Centennial to eat there her attitude just really...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI can't believe all this time I didn't know about this place ! I lived in Chicago back in 1995 and 1996 and I miss a good Italian Beef with the Hot Giardiniera . I use to go to a place a long time ago near the old drive in , but it is long gone . Other places I have tried over the years just couldn't get it right . Well , Windy City has got it goin' on ! I am so happy and will definitely be coming back and bringing the family .
You can get it Dry with the Au Jus on the side , Wet , or Dipped . I got it Dry with the Au Jus on the side and used about half of it and that was plenty . It was good and juicy and I went through 3 napkins , so perfect . Ha ha . The Hot Giardiniera was on point and made my left nostril start to run a little , so perfect again . So happy to find this place .
The service was great and friendly and the place was busy with lots of to go orders and almost full tables . The French Fries was plenty and good . The decor is typical of a real Chicago diner with lots and lots of memorabilia on the walls covering everything . Cubs , White Sox , Blackhawks , etc . I would highly recommend coming here . My son is ready to come here , he said he has been craving the Chicago Style Hot Dogs . ...
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