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Dave's Red Hots

American restaurant · Homan Square ·

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Often cited as Chicago’s oldest hot dog stand, Dave’s has anchored North Lawndale since 1938. The Chicago Reader and Bon Appétit praise its stripped-down dog, throwback booths, and deep neighborhood roots—proof that history tastes best with fresh fries.

https://chicagoreader.com/food-drink/the-rediscovery-of-daves-red-hots/

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Chicago's oldest hot dog stand serving comfort food

hot dogs

fries

polish sausage

cash only

family owned

old school

hand cut fries

kosher beef

Featured in Eater

Featured on Bon Appetit

3422 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

No restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Cozy

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Information

Chicago's oldest hot dog stand serving comfort food

hot dogs

fries

polish sausage

cash only

family owned

old school

hand cut fries

kosher beef

Featured in Eater

Featured on Bon Appetit

3422 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

No restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Cozy

Dave's Red Hots by null

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Dave's Red Hots by null

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