smokeandeatit wrote:Where is there a good hot dog joint on the north shore ?
I'll start in Evanston and work my way north. The following stands are the ones that I consider worth patronizing. They are either on the North Shore proper as they are located in a suburb which abuts the lake or are located in a suburb just west of the same.
EvanstonWeiner and Still Champion
802 Dempster St
Evanston, IL, 60202
(847) 869-0100
GNR award-winning favorite of this board. Excellent hot dog in the traditional chicago style. IMHO What really really shines here are the unparalleled french fries and corn dogs with homemade dipping sauce.
Mustard's Last Stand
1613 Central Street
Evanston, IL, 60201
(847) 864-2700
a Northwestern and evanston institution in the shade of Dyche Stadium.
SkokiePoochies
802 Dempster St
Evanston, IL, 60202
(847) 869-0100
Great dogs and killer cheese fries.
Notable Char Salami.
Portillo's
9400 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL, 60076
(847) 933-0700
Corporate dog maligned by many but will do in a pinch when you need a dog late or just want a drive thru z
Herm's Hot Dog Palace
3406 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-9757
Herm's spacious, by hot dog stand standards, seating, well managed natural casing Vienna hot dogs and crisp thin fries
(Per GWiv) WilmetteIrvings for Red Hot Lovers
3207 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL, 60091
(847) 251-6300
Used to be a favorite of mine but has declined over the years since Irving died. Still a serviceable dog.
The Chuck Wagon (Sams)
1120 Central Avenue
Wilmette, IL, 60091
(847) 256-0120
Im not sure they even serve hot dogs here (do you need to serve hot dogs to be a hot dog stand?) Outstanding burgers, gyros and burgers topped with gyros as well as great fries. A Wilmette institution.
GlenviewfRedhots & Fries
1707 Chestnut Ave
Glenview, IL, 60025
(847) 657-9200
New arrival and
GNR award recipient. Exotic dogs, great fries with dipping sauces.
NorthbrookLittle Louie's Red Hots
1342 Shermer Rd
(at Meadow Rd)
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1033
Old school greasy goodness. The Fries are very good.
Ira's
873 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1177
Very high quality, though lacking in radioactive-green relish. (
per Joelf)Highland Park Michael's
1879 2nd St
Highland Park, IL, 60035
(847) 432-3338
Hot dog emporium that has grown from a small counter in the 70s to a mega-stand serving dogs, fries and everything in between. I find Michael's to be consistently good, not perfect.
Stash's
610 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL, 60035
(847) 432-6550
When Stash owned the restaurant it was much better but the fries are still pretty good. Huge menu.
Deerfield Cooker's
469 Lake Cook Rd
Deerfield, IL, 60015
(847) 897-5880
Solid dog and fries included. Lots of parking, kinda outta the way in a strip mall on Lake Cook
Dear Franks
843 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL, 60015
(847) 945-6666
At one time this stand was excellent but has declined in recent years. Notable for the fact that they serve Sherman's Ice Cream.
Lake ForestThe Left Bank
659 N Bank Ln
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
(847) 234-4770
This is not a traditional Chicago style hot dog stand. They serve Chili Dogs, Polish and Sloppy Joes. I am pretty sure the dogs are skinless which is not my fav but the place is worth peeking into if you are hungry.
I hope this helps.
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iblock9 on September 12th, 2008, 4:46 pm, edited 5 times in total.