The Hat Chicago

“From Indiana and this is a must anytime I’m around the area.”

andrew mccarty

Jan 2026

“Marconi Original Chicago Style Hot Giardiniera on a classic au jus sauce dipped beef.”

Marconi Original Chicago Style Hot Giardiniera on a classic au jus sauce dipped beef. Mmmmmmmmmmmm yeah.

Michael Curtin

Jan 2026

“Honestly love the vibes in here and we had Xmas music playing too.”

Honestly love the vibes in here and we had Xmas music playing too. Classic boiled dogs are the way to go, so yummy!!! They were helpful at the register and nice and there was no wait on a Sunday evening. Also they did have milkshakes :) I was scared because of some reviews but it was splendid and exactly what I expected.

Lauren Brown

Nov 2025

“Very nice restaurant always amazing quality food in person at the restaurant and through Uber Eats.”

LiveandLaugh

Jun 2025

“A great place to eat at and especially get some old school Chicago style hot dogs!”

mohara1984

Mar 2025

“Wonderful place for those late nights when you're craving a pile of delicious and greasy food.”

Wonderful place for those late nights when you're craving a pile of delicious and greasy food. We had the gyros and spicy chicken sandwich. Portions are generous for the price. I would order ahead if you're in a hurry - it can take a little while for most things to be prepared.

Greg Eakins

Nov 2024

“Fantastic chicago dog place featuring all of the classics.”

Fantastic chicago dog place featuring all of the classics. Menu is extensive without feeling overly cluttered, and prices are reasonable. Open late and with some outdoor seating this is a great place to get a quick bite during the day or after the bars close. I think my only complaint would be that the fries weren't wrapped up with the dog, but that's having to really dig deep.

Michael Damato

Feb 2024

“I got a hamburger and fries.”

I got a hamburger and fries. It was a lot of food but pretty good. The burger seemed to be one of those premade burger patties but it didn't taste cheap and they asked me how much doneness I wanted. I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. The booths are pretty large and clean. I will go back to try one of the other items that seem popular in the reviews.

Daniel Panek

Jan 2024

“such a great late night option to have a gyro or burger combo.”

such a great late night option to have a gyro or burger combo. their fruit punch and lemonade were also solid. would definitely come back!

A

Nov 2023

“Great spot for late night eats , lunch , etc.”

Great spot for late night eats , lunch , etc. Tried multiple menu items such as the polish , Italian beef , Italian sausage, gyro and burgers. Cheddar dog was kinda disappointing due to the fact it doesn't really have any other condiments than just merktz cheese(from what I got). Other than that the main items are always great. Late night hours in case you're trying to get some food after hitting the bars 🤙 overall cozy spot and great experience 💯

Orlando Davila

Oct 2022

“That was a 5 star Gyro.”

That was a 5 star Gyro. Fresh pita. Soft and crispy. Meat was flavored very well. Definitely a new goto spot when passing through that area.

Aaron Coleman

Jun 2022

“I'm here almost everyday.”

I'm here almost everyday. I call it "uppity Maxwell." The prices are a little on the high end because you can get these same items on the West Side in the hood for half the price, but this is Wicker Park, a high end neighborhood of Chicago, so the prices make sense here. It's Chicago's street food. it's greatly portioned and delicious. The cozy dine in or the cozy patio dining. Right in the center of one of the most bustling neighborhoods in Chicago. It's literally the perfect place to experience Chicago.

Chaos Network

Oct 2021