Budacki's is a hidden gem dishing out Chicago-style hot dogs and more, all under sunny skies at cozy outdoor picnic tables.
"Crisp, a casual Korean fried chicken shop, is one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants and usually has a line out the door. But you don’t have to wait at Crisp. Budacki’s, the sister restaurant, is about five miles away in the Ravenswood neighborhood, and features the same bulgogi and crispy wings served from a shoe box-sized stand. The restaurant also dishes out hot dogs, burgers, and yes, Italian beef. You can eat inside, counter-style or opt for a table on the patio." - ByXimena N. Beltran Quan Kiu
"There are approximately 6,899 hot dog stands in Chicago, and Budacki’s is a classic. But the main reason it’s on this list is that along with dogs, shakes, and pizza puffs, you can also get Crisp wings here. That means you can order Seoul Sassy wings with a chocolate milkshake, combining two great but previously unrelated things - like Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan in Rush Hour." - josh barnett, sam faye, adrian kane
"Budacki’s is a classic, cash-only hot dog stand in Ravenswood with a few picnic tables for outdoor seating. There’s a long menu of the usual suspects (like polishes, gyros, and pizza puffs), but the most exciting thing about this place is that you can get Crisp wings. Just be sure to hit an ATM on the way over." - Josh Barnett
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