Chicago is famous for its hot dogs, and few places exemplify this better than Gene & Jude's Red Hots. Since 1946 this little hot-dog joint in River Grove has been serving mouth-watering franks. With the perfect blend of soft hot-dog buns, crispy fries and savory toppings, these fast-food favorites are only rivaled by Byron's or Jim's Original in the city. According to fans, the double dog with a side order or fries and a tall drink is everyone's go-to favorite. If you want to enjoy your hot dog like a local don't add ketchup to your dog, it may earn you some disapproving looks. Lines can get long so be prepared for a wait.
Website: geneandjudes.com
Phone: (708) 452-7634
Closed now
- Sun 10:30 AM - 1:00 AM
2720 N Des Plaines River Rd River Grove, IL 60171 ·521.08 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpObviously we had to come to Gene's & Jude's. Long before we planned our Chicago trip, I can remember seeing a feature about the place on TV. It was a no-brainer. The place is kind of out of the...
MoreThe good: Vienna Beef hotdog and Rosen's bun The bad: WAYYYY TOO MUCH mustard (my bun was a soggy mess) & the fries were too greasy and undercooked (floppy not crisp) For how much it's raved...
MoreI was always told Chicago is a great place for a hot dog, and I have to admit I've always been skeptical. However, Gene and Jude's showed me that that skepticism needs to go away. This place...
MoreI can't believe I've had this draft review since 2017, but this week I was actually talking about Gene & Jude's with a coworker who was visiting from Chicago. All he had to say was hot dogs and...
MoreWhat a great way to end the night. BEARS WIN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS. Whenever we're in the area we stop for a red hot, today was that day. The energy in that place was amazing as all...
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