Fatso's Last Stand

"What To Get: Polish with grilled onions and mustard. What To Know: The hot dogs at Fatso’s are always charred, never steamed. And while there isn’t much seating indoors, the patio has lots of picnic benches so you won't have to stage your own last stand over a counter stool." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru

"Burger hankerings are powerful, and fortunately for locals, Fatso’s has the antidote: a char-grilled and smashed Super Ooey Gooey burger stuffed with Merkts cheddar, bacon, and giardiniera, and dressed with sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and onion. There’s a second location in Lincoln Park." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"There’s a giant yellow sign outside of Fatso’s that reads like a resume: a bulleted list (literally) of strengths including burgers, char dogs, and fried shrimp. But by the time you see it, you'll already know Fatso's Last Stand means business by the smell of grilled meat that hits halfway down the block. The hot dogs at this small Ukrainian Village spot are always charred, never steamed. That means no matter what you order—whether Chicago-style, topped with chili, or Maxwell Street polish—you’ll get a juicy dog packed with the flavor of 1,000 summer BBQs. And while there isn’t much seating indoors, Fatso's patio has lots of picnic benches so you won't have to stage your own last stand over a counter stool." - Veda Kilaru

"Grilling a hot dog isn't a novice's task. The counter crew at Fatso's are experts: its char dog is one of the best in the city. The West Town staple now has a Lincoln Park location." - Ashok Selvam

"One of Chicago’s best hot dog stands has since opened a second location in Lincoln Park. While the original in West Town doesn’t have a liquor license, the burgers and dogs that made the operation special remain intact." - Eater Staff