Jeff's Red Hots

Fast food restaurant · Old Irving Park

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Portage Park’s 1977 stalwart serves a textbook Chicago dog—with a twist. You’ll be asked, “With or without?” meaning sauerkraut. Chicago Magazine named it Best Chicago-Style Hot Dog, and Bon Appétit also recommends it. A neighborhood counter that overdelivers.

https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2024/best-of-chicago/the-best-of-chicagos-trio-of-classics/
Best Hot Dogs in Chicago (2025)

3901 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA Get directions

jeffsredhots.com

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