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/
Best Hot Dogs in Chicago (2025)

3422 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 Get directions

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