Portillo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

1. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

Nancy P.Nancy P.: The chili and cheese dog with onions was amazing! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu!

Stephen C.Stephen Carey: A must visit for chili cheese dogs while in town

Cameron W.Cameron W: Delicious hot dogs and a quirky interior. This is one of my favorite spots from our trip to Chicago. The chili cheese dog and the Chicago dog were both great.

Janson's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

2. Janson's Drive-In

8.8
9900 S Western Ave (at W 99th St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Beverly · 15 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Grab shakes and hot dogs at this drive-in with lots of outdoor eating space. Grilled cheese sandwiches for $1.79, chili cheese dogs for $1.99. Wash it all down with the famous banana milkshakes. Read more.

Margaret P.Margaret Pesquera: Cheese dogs

DA M.DA MAYOR: Better than fast food and well worth the extra dollar or two over the chains. Terrific service.

Budacki's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

3. Budacki's Drive-In

8.6
4739 N Damen Ave (btw Lawrence & Giddings), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Ravenswood · 25 tips and reviews

Brian J.Brian J: The double chili cheese dog combo ("A") is a party in my mouth, and you're all invited.

Seth T.Seth Tisue: really good gyros, friendly people. a Chicago classic

Sonja R.Sonja Rusnak: The veggie dog is delicious. They have multiple veggie options and advertise them as the "tree hugger specials"

Byron's Hot Dog Haus is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

4. Byron's Hot Dog Haus

8.3
1017 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Lakeview · 29 tips and reviews

Miguel C.Miguel C.: Chili cheese dogs are amazing.

Stephan G.Stephan Germain: Great Chicago hot dog spot. They even have veggie burgers

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: This Wrigleyville hot dog stand serves Chicago-style dogs piled high with condiments. With outdoor seating for about 30, this location makes a nice pre- or post-Cubs game destination. Read more.

Ricobene's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

5. Ricobene's

9.0
252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Armour Square · 84 tips and reviews

Filip T.Filip Trbovic: Best order: cheese dog with onions and mustard. Fries (ask for well done) with a chocolate shake! Mmmm

Diana S.Diana Sanborn: I highly recommend the breaded steak sandwich or the chicken parm sandwich. They are both delicious! If you get the chicken parm, be sure to ask for mozzarella as the sandwich doesn't include cheese.

@DjayRage G.@DjayRage Gerardo Herrera: Get the big sized breaded steak & share it with someone. Its way too much for a single mere mortal.

Choppers is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

6. Choppers

7.8
1659 N Ashland Ave (at Wabansia), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Bucktown · 25 tips and reviews

Christian G.Christian Gutierrez: Chili cheese dog is ok, but the burger is on point. Really thick shakes

Cal C.Cal Condon: Italian beef with hot peppers...delicious

Greg K.Greg Kulaga: Sad fat man meal

Nick's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

7. Nick's Drive-In

8.8
7216 N Harlem Ave (at Touhy Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Edison Park · 12 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve Christopher: Everything is good. Love the gyros. The double cheese burger is one if the best

Russell S.Russell Schultz: Get the Gyros Plate and an extra pita - PLENTY for two!!!

Pablo D.Pablo DePacas: Old school Greek place. Family owned, good prices great food and a friendly staff. Hard to find such good local food now adays.

Dairy Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

8. Dairy Queen

8.2
5636 W Irving Park Rd (Central), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Portage Park · 10 tips and reviews

TanakilaTanakila: banana split is awesome. and sundaes arw great.

Aaron M.Aaron Massie: This place has the most poorly designed parking lot

William Q.William Quiñones: My kids likes it, so do I.

George's Hot Dogs is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

9. George's Hot Dogs

8.3
1876 N Damen Ave (at Cortland), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Bucktown · 16 tips and reviews

Liliana S.Liliana S: Flamenco Tuesdays @ Cafe Con Leche Bucktown. $4.95 tapas. Byob. Live music from 7:30-9:30 pm. Show you checked in and get free order of croquetas!

cameron f.cameron friedlander: get the fries. best fries in the city.

Heitor T.Heitor Tashiro Sergent: Cheap and reaaally good food

Outdoor Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

10. Outdoor Grill

8.2
3265 N Milwaukee Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Northwest Side · 11 tips and reviews

Jennika G.Jennika Gold Thomas: 1/2 chicken plate with salad, pita, fries for $8! Friendly with great service and AWESOME chicken.

David F.David Franks: Great place! Never been disappointed by a meal here.

Antonio S.Antonio Sosa: Gyros, 1/2 chicken

Windy City Gyros is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

11. Windy City Gyros

8.7
3932 N Broadway St (at Clarendon Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Lakeview · 25 tips and reviews

Ron W.Ron Willis: Love the Grilled Chicken Pita my favorite spot for that and they open late

Jason T.Jason T: It's pronounced YEAR-OH not jyro

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The gyro meat is some of the crispiest around, cooked until it's deeply caramelized and brown. The whole package is an absolute mess, but it's one that's done right.

Fat Johnnies is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

12. Fat Johnnies

7.2
7242 S Western Ave (btwn W 72nd & W 73rd), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Marquette Park · 19 tips and reviews

L. H.L. Haynes: The cheese dogs are the greatest.

Joe S.Joe Sesso: Featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. Get the Mighty Dog. It's a hot dog with a tamale, chili, and cheese all on the same bun. Get all the fixings on it as well

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This weathered looking stand on the South Side is famous for the mother-in-law, a corn meal tamale in a hot dog bun with chili on top.

Paternos Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

13. Paternos Pizza

8.1
5303 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Central Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Jefferson Park · 10 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary Miller: The food is very good and the drinks are very very well made and it is a nice cozy place to relax watch sports and bring your friends

TT: They charge for peppers on a beef! Beefs are supposed to come with peppers. That's like saying I can't get a pickle or a tomato on a burger! WTF

Amy R.Amy Rodgers: Friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Love all the "regulars".

Patio Beef is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

14. Patio Beef

8.5
6022 N Broadway St (at W Norwood St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Edgewater · 23 tips and reviews

Anamaria H.Anamaria Hernandez: Great meatball sub! Comes with hot or sweet peppers which makes it even more delicious.

Tommy K.Tommy Kollintzas: Best freakin chicken breast ever!!!

Kenneth I.Kenneth Ilio: Greek chicken is great! And people watching is great here too. Super friendly staff. Cozy family eatery.

Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Dogs in Chicago.

15. Al's #1 Italian Beef

7.5
3420 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 21 tips and reviews

Melody L.Melody Legge: Great Italian beef sandwich. Good w/ provolone cheese and peppers. It's a little messy but worth it. Fries are amazing! Clean inside. Quick. Good for delivery too

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This is the franchise version of Al's #1, but it still dishes out a totally solid Italian beef.

Matt L.Matt Lindner: Best beef in the city. Get it w the greasy fries to go. Delightful.