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Dave's Red Hots

American restaurant · Homan Square ·

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

Google Rating
4.7 (573)
Yelp Rating
4.9
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3422 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait
No restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
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Information

Chicago's oldest hot dog stand serving comfort food

Google Rating
4.7 (573)
Yelp Rating
4.9
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured on Bon Appetit
Featured in

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
Dave's Red Hots by null
Dave's Red Hots by null
Dave's Red Hots by null
See full details

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