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Chicago's Best Hot Dogs

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Ever since Austro-Hungarian immigrants introduced them at the 1893 World’s Fair, hot dogs—and the stands that sell them—have become central to Chicago's food infrastructure. Chicago hot dogs aren’t just served; they’re built. Read the article

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Destinations: Chicago · Lincoln Park · River North · Lakeview · Avondale

Themes: Food + Drink

Inspired by: Chicago’s Hottest Dogs — by Francine Maroukian, Published Jun. 2007

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Portillo's

River North | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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Byron’s

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Chicago | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois

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Wolfy’s

Chicago | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois

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Wiener’s Circle

Lincoln Park | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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Superdawg Drive-in

Chicago | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois

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Hot Doug’s

Avondale | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

The decadent duck-fat fries are only $3.50.
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Murphy’s Red Hots

Lakeview | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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Chicago's Best Hot Dogs

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Restaurants (7)

Portillo's

Byron’s

Wolfy’s

Wiener’s Circle

Superdawg Drive-in

Hot Doug’s

Murphy’s Red Hots

Similar Trips (6)

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