Jr’s Red Hots
Daniel Fournier (Dan De Fort Ouest) · 311 Google reviewsJr’s Red Hots — a Bucktown american mainstay. Feels like it's been there since before the neighborhood changed. Good value, open late. Ryan Cyzman: "The chicken sandwich is outstanding, easily one of the best I’ve had" [patio, cash only]
What 821 diners keep saying
What 821 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Looking for a quick bite, yummy food, and decent price (I guess cuz the Chi is $) Come here and enjoy Chicago style dog or a pizza puff! Many options. This place is a hit!”
“Went for National Hot Day but I’ve been going to this location for 20 years. It’s witched ownership but remains amazing. Upgraded the exterior and seating. Dogs come with fries. Always get a bottled Coke…a must. It completes the meal. You can take the Blue Line Western stop. Follow it up with a Margie’s shake or sundae after….1/4 block away👍🏻”
“Great spot! Window service w a couple outside tables. Cash only - which I prefer. My beef and fries were really good! Just steps off the blue line…”
“Out of towner having an Italian Beef for the first time. OMG, Amazing. Got it with hot Giardiniera. It’s was terrific.”
“It's literally a tasty meal and affordable. As soon as I took the first bite of my cheeseburger, there were so many flavors my taste buds detected. I really recommend this place to anybody. And very respectful, polite cashiers. And yes, I know I should have also tried out the desserts 😓”
“Tried the crispy chicken sandwich due to all of the glowing reviews and gotta say it’s a good sandwich..but, best ever? Naw lol I’ll try a burger and a dog from them to see if I should give another star but the chicken sandwich is definitely a 4 star experience. Ppl saying it’s the best they’ve ever had need to get out more”
“Great hot dogs. Both the classic and the charred are delicious! Hamburgers are also quite good, and very meaty. I will be there often.”
“I have been coming here since i was a kid and I promise you the hotdogs never disappoint. If your in the area come check it out. You will definitely love it.”
“It's a small hot dog stand right now.That's been there for a long time.It used to be called johnny's red hearts, and now it's called jr's red hots the hot dogs are phenomenal. Fries are home style. They have Italian beefs, chicken sandwiches. I forgot what else but very, very good was.Recommend it to anybody one of the best top dogs in chicago”
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