Best Hot Dog - Locals View

[Cali Boy]

What is the flat out best hot dog place in Chicago. Mom & Pop, not chains!
If I were to poll 100 locals what would they say is the best?

I've never been to Chicago, and will be there this weekend.

[nsxtasy]

You'll find plenty of opinions in this recent discussion:
www.chowhound.com/topics/364427

[qzq]

Henry's Hot Dogs in Cicero-Worth the drive. It's been there for almost 60 years, and nothing has changed except the price. Get a Dog and a Polish--Culinary Nirvana!!!!

[IslayMan]

Super Dawg
Doggie Diner
Hot Doug's

Sorry, Portillo's is too much of a factory for me!

[swsidejim]

Ill give you my top 5:

1) Gene & Judes - great chicago style hot dog
2) Wieners Circle - great chicago style hot dog
3) Morrie Omallys - great Bridgeport local spot, grilled chicago style dogs
4) U.S. Cellular Field(aka. White Sox Park too bad they are on the road this weekend) - great grilled Best Kosher hot dog with grilled onions, and mustard.
(5) Super Dawg - a nostalgic classic

honorable mention: Portillos

In my opinion you cannot go wrong with the ones above for a basic chicago style dog, or a grilled hot dog with some grilled onions & mustard. Nothing fancy, just a classic Chicago treat.

Enjoy Chicago