Flub A Dub Chub's

A lovely, hole-in-the-wall hot dog shop. Just hot dogs, nothing fancy, but I enjoyed it and the fries were surprisingly crispy and fried to perfection. They had that triple-cooked fries characteristic (look at the picture). I really liked the idea where customers can make flub-a-dub-chub themed drawings and hang them on the wall, and there is a monthly competition as well. It was fun looking around the walls. Some of the drawings are funny and creative! I also appreciated the guy telling me that the snappier grilled beef hot dog uses a casing from pork, something I didn’t know about before. Thank you!

Funky, creative, Chicago Dog eatery with great dogs. The tater tots were a yummy side to one of the best Chicago Dogs I’ve had. Great selection. The chocolate shake is a real treat!

Was looking around for different places to eat and found Flub A Dub Chub's. For a newbie, menu is a bit overwhelming, but the lovely woman working on a Sat make great order suggestions so I'd enjoy the food and not order too much and not be able to finish. Location is a bit cramped indoors (but that's big city dining for you), and also has outside seating. Location does a brisk business late on a Sat afternoon, so imagine it could get even busier. Food was EXCELLENT, and will gladly eat here again to try more of their items.

I’m fairly obsessed with finding my favorite Chicago style dogs when I visit town. If you’re looking for an excellent Chicago style dog you’ll find it here. I also had the Italian beef which was excellent as well. Nice vibes, friendly staff, and a wall of shame for ketchup users.

Great place to grab a dog of all kinds. Reasonably priced. Fun atmosphere. Local classic.

Chicago style hot-dogs, classic american diner vibes, disco-funk music, what's not to love ?! The staff went the extra mile to make it an enjoyable experience on a busy friday night. They deserve all their success!

Im sorry i dont have any pictures of the food but i was too busy being mesmerized by the walls of art that clients made for the place! I loved it! Food was also delicious! Price is absolutely reasonable! I’m not from Chicago and wanted to try Chicago style hot dogs, I don’t know if this is what it is but I had a blast!

What an awesome place! I had their corn dogs. They were delicious. They have Coke products. They have a pretty big menu. Theirs Burgers looked good and the chili cheese dog. It is family run. I spoke to one of the owners and they make their chilli and veggie chilli in house. Everything is super fresh. Very friendly staff. There are hot dog drawings everywhere. The customers have drawn them . They have outdoor and indoor seating. I can't wait to try more things!

Classic Chicago Hot dog joint Located across the street from Mariano's so you can grab a bite before you get your groceries. There's stairs, so not ADA accessible, but it's a short climb. Staff were professional and food was hot. The hot dog had the classic profile and was everything you could expect. Tater tots were nice and crunchy. They do ask if you want ketchup... for your tots :) Would recommend if your parents are visiting and would want a local classic.

Classic Chicago Dogs. The ketchup bottles come with a smartly printed warning that they are not to be used in hotdogs. What could be better?

Some of the very best Hot Dogs ever!! Great variety of customer Dogs with high quality food. The best is Rosemary the hostess, server who is this wonderful lady that is the Mom of the owner. Great lady who runs the front of the place. Be sure to visit as you will not regret it. Truly a good old fashioned Chicago Hot Dog place! Great sign on the front of the place! See below!

Classic Chicago style hotdogs, amazing guest artwork all over the walls, phenomenal customer service from B. You are greeted warmly, taken care of, and encouraged to explore the art. You can tell B has a passion of working here and she made our visit special. Highly recommend!!

Tater tots were perfectly crispy and seasoned and a great amount. Chicago dog was made well with plenty of toppings, including a heavy dose of celery salt and relish. The Tuesday deal was $7 for the combo! Happy to try a new Chicago dog, and the environment is fun with all the hot dog-themed drawings (they hold a contest every week!) to look at and talk about. It's very satisfying and I'd be happy to go again!

Great Chicago dogs, tater tots and milkshakes. Love this place!!! Highly recommended!!!

Chicago Dogs are my jam, so when I got a chance to visit Chicago for the first time my mission was to get as many as I could. Flub A Dub was hands down my favorite. Location, vibe, and service were on point as well. I'd be at this place constantly if I lived there!

Came here today with my boyfriend after having wanted to try it for months! This restaurant is a neighborhood staple, and now I understand the hype. They have a pretty long list of hotdog and hamburgers options to suit your fancy. I got the Flubby with fries which is their standard Chicago style hotdog with all the right accoutrements. It was phenomenal! Perfect amount of toppings and delicious hotdog. The fries were cooked perfectly as well. My boyfriend got a Flubby and a bacon cheeseburger also with fries and tater tots. He said that the burger and hotdog were one of the bests for this style of restaurant in the city of Chicago, which is high praise coming from a Chicago native. He also rated it 5/5. Don't be afraid of the line (if there is one) because it moved fast. The service was fantastic for the type of restaurant it is with super friendly staff. There is generally plenty of seating inside and outside. This was the perfect meal for a 4th of July lunch.

Great , friendly service and both my sausage and tater tots were amazing ! I would definitely recommend!

Really enjoyed the hot dog and fries at Flubs. Perfectly cool frankfurter with fresh ingredients and amazing fries as a side. One challenge that I had was the time it took to be served. I ordered a hot dog and fries and it took close to 25 minutes to be ready. It wasn't busy and there were plenty of people working. My guess is that I was prioritized over deliveries. Will be back but please respect your walk-in customers.

Pleasantly surprised! First time eating here and got a l/2 lb burger with fresh ingredients. Best burger I've had in the city so far.

Absolutely love!!! I could've eaten here every single day during my time in a Chicago. I love everything about this place. It's small but mighty and certainly packs a punch! It is definitely a mom and pop operation. I had the Saturday special which was a Chicago dog with a bag of chips for $7 bucks! What a steal! The staff were super nice and friendly. They have a wide variety of hot dogs and not just limit themselves to hot dogs. They have fries, tots, burgers, and chicken fingers. This place is a must if you're looking for a great Chicago dog.

This felt like a New York hole in the wall....it absolutely delivered. The fries....get ready!!!

The classic hole in the wall. Or, perhaps in this case, hole in the ground (see photo). No matter the location, no matter the name, this place is pretty serious about serving up a delicious, authentic Chicago dog. Small, intimate, and adorned with scores of patrons' hand-made, cute, and clever drawings of every imaginable twist on their unusual name, Flub a Dub Chub's is an icon of everything Chicago. And the dogs are delicious. I won't elaborate except to say that they serve the real deal, including Vienna Beef, sacrosanct to an authentic Chicago dog. And as a testament to their seriousness regarding authenticity, be advised that if you are so gauche as to add ketchup to your dog--they patrol the dining area periodically and check--you will earn yourself a place on the Wall of Shame: a compilation of photos shown in a loop on a wall-mounted monitor in the dining area. Agree or not, recall what Clint Eastwood said as Dirty Harry Callahan in 1983's classic film Sudden Impact: "Nobody...I mean NOBODY, puts KETCHUP on a hot dog".

Had the Chi dog dragged thru the garden with tater tots and a choco shake to go. Lots of other permutations on a bun on the menu, and hot 'talian beef too. Kind of funky sandwich space downstairs from a couple of drinking spaces. Walls decorated with outsider art subject hot dogs. Friendly service. Pretty quick too.

Golly, yet another place in Chicago to get hot dogs, but the interior is classic kitsch. If you don't even like hot dogs, just go only to check it out. Flub A Dub Chub's is a place that will give you a chubby. Hot dog. There's also plant based ones, so anyone can shove a wiener in their mouth with no worries. Anyone who hasn't been here could have trouble finding it. It happens to be in the basement, down a set of stairs from Monsignor Murphy's. This is certainly quite a dingy place. A few tables are inside, which actually is bigger than it looks. There appears to be no bathroom: there's no room for one. As for the hot dogs, they're basic but good. It's about $8 each, kind of a lot. These are pretty big, and come with French fries or tater tots. Many flavors to choose from. Of course the Chicago style. Even plant based. The Willie Dog is vegan. Seems the tots are okay but these aren't among the best. Thankfully these are always included. Besides hot dogs, there's also burgers. If eating plant based, they have such a burger, so definitely more on the menu to choose from. The majority of customers stick to hot dogs though.

Quality Chicago Dog!! I brought my best friend who was visiting out of town and was able to try a couple of items. It was also very cool for the employee to share why a Chicago Dog should not have ketchup on it. The tots were a little oily but crunchy and tasty. The fries were great, not too salty, and hot (which is very important to me)! The hot dogs were of quality ingredients including the original vienna and the spicy polish. The pickle had a great crunch, the sport peppers gave just enough heat, and the tomatoes were fresh! Also, I'm a ranch fanatic and their ranch hit the spot with the fries. Definitely the place to take out-of-towners that want to support local businesses rather than a chain while have a real quality chicago dog.

Best hot dog and service these guys love their customers. Chicago dog beat in town! Great

I've had food from here 3x, and every time the food was amazing. The service was good, no issues with my order at all. They bring the food right to your table which is awesome. It's a fairly small basement like restaurant, so I would go there with a group larger than 4. The walls are covered in artwork that previous customers have added to the mix. Finding parking might be an issue so don't be surprised if it takes a while to find something. Overall, definitely worth the money...

This is just what we needed on our trip back home. Hotdogs were awesome, service was great. Everything you'd expect from a Chicago hot dog place. Oh, and if I'm paying for something, I'll do whatever I want to it. Gotta have ketchup on my dogs!!

The hot dogs here are fantastic! Perfect ratio of dog to toppings. Can't beat the $6 Chicago dog and fry Tuesday. However, I ordered a side of cheese sauce & it was not in my bag. Lesson learned--always check your carryout bag.

I got a cheeseburger and tater tots. I chose the pretzel roll. Lots of options (for cheese, type of roll, size of burger, etc.) which was nice. The burger was a bit salty, but good. Tater tots were ok. Plenty of them. Super casual atmosphere (overall it could look a little cleaner I'd say) but I would return.

A fun, friendly, hole in the wall joint. Big menu, very welcoming staff, and lots of fun art, free books and memorabilia on the walls. There's also a pleasant outdoor seating area, as the interior is a bit cramped. The Chicago style hot dog is exactly what this classic should be. And the tater tots are hot, crisp and tasty. However, their rendition of another classic Chicago sandwich, the Italian Beef, needs some work. The beef itself seems to be good quality, but the au jus lacks the deep, dark, rich flavor of the best Italian beefs, and the giardieniera is vinegary and has zero heat. The overall result is a completely bland and unmemorable sandwich. Still, this place is a great asset to the neighborhood and I'll be back for the hot dogs!

SO GOOD!! It was my first time trying the Chicago Dog and it was so much better than I expected! No ketchup needed. This place is quick and the hot dog is amazing.

I've been here now at least twice, and I think it's fair to say that this place is my "go-to" for a classic Chicago dog... and not even that, they have many options to choose from as well for dogs. It's the best Chicago dog I've ever had and nothing disappoints here. Even their tater tots are freakin bomb. I've taken friends and family visiting to this place and they've always had very high remarks. Glad to have a staple like this in the area!

If you're looking for a classic Chicago hot dog, look no further. This place is hidden away with a not-so-obvious entry, but definitely worth it. It's a small seating area, but there were quite a few people eating at the restaurant. I loved the decor, there were a ton of hotdog sketches and hilarious artwork on the wall. I was cracking up while we waited for our food. The fries were HOT and the way they seasoned them was delicious. The hotdogs were wonderful and so totally worth it. We got two Chicago style dogs. They have a ton of fun variations on it too, and I would like to go back and try more. Any friends I have in from out of town I will be bringing here for a true Chicago dog experience!!

They got my order wrong. 2x. The tater tots and hot dogs are very slaty. Too much celery salt. Marianos across makes Chicago dogs better better.

This was my favorite Chicago dog I had while in Chicago. And the tots were crispy and tender inside.

Vegan hot dog lovers, this is your place! Visiting from out of town and did extensive research, determined to have a terrific hot dog as part of our Chicago vegan crawl. Flub A Dub won the research phase and our fears of missing out on the "best" began to fade the minute we set eyes on our vegan Chicago dog. Once tasted, the deal was sealed. Party in my mouth! Just terrific and one of the best hot dogs I've ever had, period (I know from my former meat-eating days). The fries are not to be missed and if you're more of a tot person, they were the best I've ever had. Even the fountain drinks were spot-on (a "good" diet Coke can be hard to find!). The atmosphere is so creative and sweet, with hot-dog-themed drawings and a mini-diner vibe. The counter service was impeccable. We were given a free sample of the vegan chili and it did make us glad we didn't muck things up by adding it. Really nice flavor but one area where I would strongly suggest mock meats (Beyond) vs. working with grains. Everything we ordered and ate was just perfect but unfortunately, now craveable. We'll have to come back to Chicago to get our next fix!

Friendly family restaurant with great service, and the best milkshakes in town !....Can't forget about the lettuce wraps

Best dog in Chicago for a reason. Food's great, ambiance is fun, services is always top-notch. The staff is super friendly.

I didn't know what to think of Flub A Dub Chubs at first. I mean I just spent $32 on 5 hot dogs. I told myself these mo fos have to taste great to justify this price. They all came with fries so you were at least guaranteed to get full, but at the end the day, that's a hell of a lot of fries. Their service was great. Very welcoming and very kind. They even offered us a cup of water while we waited. They took their sweet as time making our food and it was worth it. They paid attention to detail, even the wrapping of the food to ensure that it would make it our house warm and with no issues. We ordered their Chicago style hot dogs and two Jimmy chili cheese dogs. Chili cheese dogs are always messy, and this dog was no different. The wiener had a nice snap and was coated in chili and cheese. It was perfect and very filling. The chili was meaty and they give you a lot of it. The Chicago dog or their "Flubby" was near perfect. It came with your usually fixings. Tomatl wedges, pickle, sport peppers and Chicago neon green relish and a cucumber. Most after unwrapping don't look like this, but they wrapped it so perfect that nothing got messed up which made it easy to eat. The only thing that I was missing was a poppy seed bun. The fries were seasoned perfectly and tasted great. I was very impressed with Flub a Dub Chubs. The dogs were tasty, pricey but tasty, and most importantly the crew here knows how to treat a customer. Will definitely be back.

One of my favorite spots in the city. Staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Quick service. High quality food items and ingredients. Cool artwork all over the walls. Good music. Did I mention great food? It's so good I've come back 3 times in one week. Nice little hidden gem

Really solid food. The vegan options were huge hits with our non meat eaters. I enjoyed a Chicago beef and it was pretty good, for it not being their thing. The owner was super friendly and was so short staffed on our second visit but she was still running food as fast as it came up. Give them a try!

Cute place. Easy to miss walking past. Ground floor joint. Awesome veggie dog. My diet isn't completely vegetarian but primarily, so I always look for options where possible. Their prep and Chicago-style toppings make it excellent and flavorful. Totally recommend.

Burgers were fantastic; great blend, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tots and fries both fresh and crispy. Had the pleasure of talking to the owners, a lovely family doing business the right way.

Got a Mr.BIG dog and it was incredible. Flavorful toppings, soft bun, and a crispy snap to the hot dog itself. Nice staff too! Will definitely be back

I love how friendly everyone was! The 1/2 pound burger, helped me fulfill my dream of a mondo burger off of good burger lol hot dogs were also amazing. Try the spicy Mayo with the tater tots as well! I'm looking forward to coming back!

This place is ah-mazingly good! We had the Chicago style, chili cheese dog and the Rueben one. We all agreed the Chicago style one was the best but we also really loved the other too also. As if delicious hot dogs weren't enough, the fries and tater tots were legendary good as well. Perfect amount of crispness with a hint of seasoning to make them perfection. Place was cozy with very nice service. When we are back in Chicago we will be sure to hit this place first!

Absolutely. Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Love this neighborhood staple! #teamketchup

Great chicago dog had everything but the poppyseeds and considering it was late in the afternoon on the 4th of July, I guess everyone else was ordering the same. Fries are okay, real potatoes with skins but I am a stickler and so would just rate them 6 or 7/10

I read somewhere this was one of the top five hot dogs in the city. Seeings how I'm retired I came all the way from Archer Ave on the South side to Broadway and Wellington to check them out. The owner gave me a free drink and the hot dog was very enjoyable . I will be back

Flub A Dub Chub's is the (literal) underground hotdog place I bring all my friends and family for their first authentic Chicago hotdog experience. The hotdog names are fun--a Flubby is a regular dog, a Chubby is a bigger dog, and a Willie is their vegetarian/vegan dog! They don't skimp on the toppings no matter which option you choose, and the fries or tots are always super crispy and delicious--never soggy. To top it off, the prices are great and the staff is always super friendly, fast, and happy to be there. Right now, they have limited indoor seating, but it's also warm enough for their sidewalk patio! If you're in the area and looking for a Chicago dog, hit up Flub A Dub Chub's. I've had both the regular and vegan dogs over the years and they never disappoint.

Great place to grab a Chicago dog and some fries. The dog is great and the fries are nice and crisp. They have all kinds of options for hotdogs with add ons and other food options like burgers. They have deals throughout the week and the employee working the register was very sweet. Almost had a grandma type vibe and was caring for everyone who entered the store. The atmosphere is a fun and bright environment even though it's in a basement, which adds to its character.

I was looking for a place for a good hot dog. Google search lead me to this place. I decided to take a chance on it. And I'm glad I did. Thank goodness for the sign harking me to the entrance, because it's a little hidden. After going downstairs, I was greeted with what seem to be hundreds of drawings of hot dogs. I was looking at the pictures when I heard a voice asking me would I like to draw a picture. I can't draw a stick figure so I declined. I went up to the register to order the $5 special, (got a free drink for checking in on Yelp) and I asked for the tots. The hot dog was delicious, great beefy flavor and the dog was slightly fatter than most places. The toppings were super fresh and I loved the addition of a cucumber slice along with the pickle. Darn good!! And the tots were crispy, hot and fluffy. Almost a buttery flavor. I left happy and truly satisfied, I can't wait to go back.

Went here and loved the vibe/ fun atmosphere with the pictures on the wall and the ability to color your own picture. Asked the staff what was their favorite option and they answered the pulled pork dog telling a awesome story about it. I chose to get pulled pork, chocolate shake and the tots and am very happy I did. It is so much food I think I will need to nap for a while. Only thing is, I got it to go and didn't get the ranch I asked

If this was an exam, they Flubbed it. Sorry. Flub a dub - so friendly but expensive. Sounds kinky. Tastes manky. Amazing decor and really lovely service from the gay guy who was really sweet to me - and I think he had a crush on me. (Tosses hair) The dog was not on a poppy seed roll and was kind of dry and unimpressive. Like, badly so. The tater tots were boring - but it's nice that they had them as an alternative option. Still, they tasted like they were straight from the freezer, lol. Yawn. Agreeing to the tater tots instead of the fries made the wait time kind of long and I wish I ordered the french fries instead - although judging by the standard of the other items I wouldn't have liked them. It deserves less than 3 stars because not only was it one of the less impressive Chicago dogs I've ever had (and worst 5 in Chicago, and I've tried 100 or so), but it was one of the most expensive too (like 1-3 dollars more than every other version I've had in town). However, the wonderful service means 3 stars it is. And if you disagree with this review, I don't give a Flub. It blows, even worse than your last Blow Chub.

This place is a must when in Chicago. The Flubb Chicago style was perfect. You get a side of either tots or fries, both hot and crispy. The Fubb dog is a all beef non pork option. A little bit of a wait to receive our food but you can grab drinks at the bar next door. They have a decent amount of outdoor seating. I'm going to need to stop by for another before I head back home.

Came here on a whim randomly since I was nearby. I've always passed by it but never actually went in. I got the two dog special and one was the coney and the other was the Chicago dog. I was able to upgrade based on the difference which is cool. The Chicago dog was normal, but the coney dog was unbelievable. The chili is house made and tastes so amazing! They even char the hotdogs so it tastes a bit more smokey. The tots were extra crispy which was also a plus. The lady behind the counter was sweet, I think she was the owner and works during the day. She brings out the food for you and makes small talk. I'll be back for more coney dogs, it was probably one of the best hot dogs I've had.

5/5 stars. What more is there to say?! They're amazing. The stairs make me nervous as a clumsy person, so not super ADA friendly. I am sure if you called and explained you can't make it down they'd meet you at the top of the stairs. (They have some tables outside for the warm days.) They're that kind.