Dave's Red Hots

The hot dogs are amazing as said, however there is no seating inside in order to eat and there is no air conditioning so it is extremely hot inside. I got a polish dog with everything on it and it was amazing perfect mix of sour and savory. Their fries were also off the wall perfect amount of salt and slightly limp due to the grease. The pizza puff was kind of like a hot pocket but better, however it made the wait time so much longer so I’d just recommend getting a hotdog.

Stopped by Dave's Red Hots on Roosevelt for a quick lunch. Grabbed a classic hot dog with everything—mustard, pickles, sport peppers—and added onions and relish. Also went for a deep-fried Polish sausage, which was crispy and juicy. The hand-cut fries were hot and fresh. Service was quick, and the staff was friendly. It's a no-frills spot with a lot of history and flavor. Definitely a go-to for a solid, affordable meal in the area.

Dave’s Red Hots in North Lawndale is a true Chicago classic. I grabbed a Polish sausage with everything—mustard, sport peppers, and thin-sliced pickles—plus fries and a pop, all for under $10. The Polish had that perfect snap, and the hand-cut fries were crispy and golden. It's a no-frills spot with a rich history, but seating is limited, so be prepared to take your meal to go. Still, it's a must-visit for any hot dog enthusiast.

Food is still great after 40+ years. When l walked in the decor is still vintage and the pickle on the hotdog is still the same. Great.

Good lord, this place is phenomenal. Deservedly famous, one of the very best hot dog joints in the city. Around since the 30s, 4th generation black female owned business, the line is long for good reason! Excellent dogs (recommend deep frying for 25c), and every dog is topped with a generous portion of fries, which are *perfect.* Mozzarella sticks are spectacular too, and under $5

I remember as a young child...eating the Best Hotdog Ever...and it was Dave's...our parents took us there on weekends for special treats....Thank you for the Precious memories and still Best Hotdog Ever...Positive Power Always Precious Friends...

My friend and I stopped by this joint last month while we were out on a 30-mile bike ride. A little hole-in-the-wall type of place, but those are often the best and boy is this place the best! I have never tasted fries so good, and believe you me, I’ve had a lot of fries! The dog had a great snap to it and was delicious as well. My pal insisted we get the home-made butter cookies, and normally I’m not a fan of sweets, but I thought I’d give them a try, and wow, am I glad I did! There’s not a day gone by that I haven’t found myself daydreaming about this place!

The people are, there are very friendly and nice. But the only thing about it. Once you place your order, there's no where to say you basically have to stand until your orders ready. And they have a section all roped off where you can't sit down. It's only 2 little places to sit in and once you place a order then somebody. If 2 people sitting in there you can't sit down. But then that the food was delicious. The French rides are really, really good in my experience. That was good. The people are friendly and nice.

BEST Kosher beef hot dogs in Chicago area....assortment of relished. Habd cut fries are always hot and fresh. They also sell Italian beef, polish sausages and other itime! I was raised in Chicago and ALWAYS stop be to bring Michigan family and myself lots of kosher hot dogs. Manager is always friendly and that smile brightens my day every tine!

To me, this is the greatest hotdog shop in Chicago. Hotdogs are the way hotdogs are supposed to be the french fries are totally out of this world not the neatest living place, but it showed a green bag some longtime memories I mean for us baby boomers

Food is excellent. Their fries are freshly cut, not frozen. Cost was reasonable and service was fast. They even had diet 7-up. Hole in the wall place but the food is beyond excellent. Scale of 1 to 10, i give them a 15. I was going to Dave when I was young at the age of 5 and I am 70. This is a winner.

I trekked all the way out to Dave's Red Hots for my first of many Chicago dogs and it was worth the trip. I got cash specifically for DRH, but I noticed they do take card now (with a minimum and a small fee). I was tempted to get a combo, or try the Italian beef as well, but I hadn't worked up enough of an appetite yet. I came just before noon, and am glad I did because it was fresh and thereafter was a steady stream of people. For $4.80 I got a red hot with everything on it, and more hand-cut fries than I could eat. It was a little tricky to get to the hot dog under all the french fries rolled up in the same paper with it, but I didn't drop a thing. The hot dog itself was perfect, snappy, and satisfying. I chatted with another lady outside who seemed surprised to see me, and wondered how I heard about and decided to come to Dave's Red Hots. She told me she's been eating it since she was a kid, and couldn't recommend another spot because she wouldn't go anywhere else. She also told me that yes, it has been owned for a long time, but the history is it was originally across the street under Jewish ownership, until it was bought and sold to the current family. They still use the same great hot dogs though, and haven't messed with a classic.

The food and service were absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be coming back again.

This place was fantastic! I ordered two hot dogs with mustard and onion, plus a diet 7-up. The dogs were hot and fries were perfect. The behind the counter service were 2 nice ladies and kept the line moving. The dark wood paneled interior was like a time warp to 1983; and these places are a great find in Chicago. When in the area next time, I'll definitely visit again.

Daves is a West side Staple. The Hot dogs are legendary and the fries are always Piping hot. It is definitely the place to go for a great hot dog. P.S It may look a lil ran down but trust, you're in for a treat!

It's a staple of good food, at a very fair price, they are quick, prompt, accurate and efficient, and generous with the portions, i do hope that they stay in business for a very long time, they are good to the community

No red hotdogs compare to Dave's at all... GREAT FOOD AND GREAT PEOPLE!!!!! On top of that the customer service is GREAT!

If you like an good ole' hot dogs and fries this is an old hole in the wall restaurant that the community has been going to for ages. I like Jimmy's better, but Dave's is pretty popular.

I have been a fan of Dave's for years ,those sliced cucumbers &home cut fries, always good,I usually get a Vienna polish with easy everything, always taste the same, Great....

I drove all the way from Elk Grove Village to sample the hot links at Dave's and they did not disappoint! Just the fact that they have survived for over 80 years without changing the menu, is slightly short of amazing. I was only able to eat the hot dogs this time, but will try more of the menu at a later date. I could make a meal out of the fries alone - Excellent. They keep the prices very reasonable, also. Where can you get a combo meal for under $6.00 these days? Some of the booths are from the original restaurant. Five generations have worked at Dave's. Four generations are working there, currently. Very nice women. Hopefully, they will continue for many years and generations to come...... " Ketchup is for hamburgers, mustard is for hot links".......

Dave's has been on Chicago's west side for decades. It's one of those hot dog "joints" that the locals know about and probably raised their kids eating. Be warned... If you're a health nut this is NOT your place to eat. Don't be fooled by the outside of Dave's. Most people would probably think it's closed but the give-a-way is if the gate outside the front door is open or if cars are double parked out front on Roosevelt Rd. SERVICE Service is straight forward a single line where your order is taken and you wait. Usually there are three people working one on register, one taking care or fries and bagging and the cook working the hot dogs and polishes. Also don't forget they are CASH ONLY and there's no ATM inside. DINING Though there are seats and table inside most folks come here to grab their food and go back to work or wherever they're headed. Keep in mind this is neighborhood "joint". The hot dogs and polishes are Vienna Beef and a generous portion of fries is included. Drinks are the usual sodas (grape, orange, 7up, etc.) i haven't eaten any of the other menu items. ISSUES My only issue is Dave's like quite a few local eating establishments doesn't take any form of payment other than cash. They're not the only one (i.e. Al's Italian Beef on Taylor) which in this day and age makes no sense to me. Is it worth missing a sale over paying a nominal fee to a credit card processing company? Even individuals at Farmers Markets make it so you can swipe on their phone or tablet. Dave's gets 4 stars because it's good at what it's known for.

This place looks nothing like what it is. It's a hole in the wall dusty signage and gated windows. When you enter the place they have seating available for dining in. If this place wasn't recommended to me NEVER would I eat there. I'm a fan of a good kosher hot dog with nothing on it, just the dog and bread. The hot dogs at Dave's are cooked just right and when you bite them they crunch Wow what a dog. The fries are seasoned well and fresh cut and the serving size is more then enough to. If you are looking for a good inexpensive meal try the hot dog, polish or pastrami you won't be disappointed

NBC Nightly News did a story about this company being the oldest hot dog stand in Chicago. They also give back the their community that keeps them going.

I been coming to this place for yrs and the quality of food has not let me down yet I always get Dave 's Red Hot Polish with mustard and extra pickles with a Pepsi it convenient , fast and affordable keep up the good work Ladies

I've been going to this place since the early 70's. I moved to the south suburbs and still think about them. When I was a kid my mom would get me a hotdog plain because that's how I eat my food. As I've gotten older I get myself a double hotdog plain. The fries are great also but I prefer my double plain.

my mom who is 92 years old used to go there 70!!! years ago. she tells me stories of going with her best friend and leaving my brother and her friends son out front in their buggies as they went in for a Daves Red Hot. if that isn't an endorsement of Daves i don't know what is!!!!

I've been eating here since the days of my youth and the food is just as good today as it was back in the day. I now live in California and I have to go there every time I make a trip home which is annually.

Glad to see that we still have a few mom and pops restaurant left in our neighborhood. This is a place to go if you want that childhood memory tasted. When I was a little girl my mom friends would send me out to get them hotdogs and fries I would seek into the bags and eat a few fries. So so good. Thanks for staying in our neighborhood all these years.

Local favorite! I've been enjoying it since I was a kid. They never fail to disappoint. Definitely a must have!

Dave's place is a simple hot dog stand with excellent customer service. Fries and hot dogs are cooked to perfection. This was my first time and I love the place.

One of the most underestimated gems on the west side maybe in the city. Chicago polish and fries just like when I was a kid. Dave's will always be home

This is my favorite place to get a polish with onions and mustard only please. Not only is it the BEST (Kosher beef) polish, the fresh cut fries are delicious and plentiful, enough to share but, you wouldn't want too. The owners are on site which says how much they care for their business. The Customer Service, unmatched. I love the big smile and hello, I'm greeted with upon approaching the counter, it feels good to be welcomed in such a way. This is a must have about twice a week for me.

i grew up in the lawndale area 16th & drake, my dad & mom would bring home a sack of hot dogs,when they were on homan ave ,had booths with record selections. they were a tradition then and i m glad their still around,i remember dave and his wife, good people,though i ve moved away i still from time to time come back,the taste has nt changed.....thanks for the memories..

ihave been eat David hot dog since i was a child and ever time i come home I make sure get it in

Really good Chicago style hot dog and fries. I believe they are cash only but definitely worth going to

This is not an ordinary hotdog place. This place is Good. I can't explain it, besides it's just good.

I grew up in the Lawndale area and have been going to this place forever. I now live on the far south side of Chicago sixty years past and still go to Dave's for​ lunch when ever I am on the westside. This place back sixty years ago and now still have the best polish Sausages and fries in the city. You won't be disappointed.

Hands down the BEST place to get a Hot Dog on the West Side of Chicago. A community staple in the heart of the Lawndale neighborhood. I have been going here since I was a child and recently took my son there. The hand cut fries are just too good to put into words. I am so happy that they have kept this place open through out generations.

I have been going to Dave's Hotdog since I was a kid growing up on the westside of Chicago, near roosevelt and st. louis. This place sells the best tasting hotdogs and hand cut fries. The hand cut fries are just.....delicious, lol! Yes this is a little store front in the hood type of place, but as we know the west side of Chicago in this area has been developing itself into a small shopping district where a movie theatre also sits as well to cater to the community. If you want a good Dog & Fry....this is your place.

Best hotdogs in chicago. Pastrami is great. Fries are excellent. Overall good place to eat.

Best dog ever. Fries outta this world! Horrible neighborhood, but worth the risk of bodily harm.

Great chicken tenders. The fries when hot are the best fries in the city of Chicago. The prices are from the 70's. if your in the area try it it's great.

Grew up on Dave's. Best red hots EVER!... Old School hot dogs and fries. Excellent!!!!