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Franks n' Dawgs

1863 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL (DePaul)
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Ranked #56 of 7,342 restaurants in Chicago
Cuisines: American
Neighborhood: DePaul
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Upminster, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This was the first place my wife identified when planning what we'd do on the Chicago leg of our holiday, having found it on a food blog, and after checking out the website we couldn't wait to come here. I'm glad to say it was definitely worth it. These aren't your usual hot dogs - there are lobster dogs, lamb... More

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See 13 more reviews by JoeChapman for Chicago
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Went as a group with some friends and tried a bunch of different things. The truffle fries were amazing, couldn't stop eating them. The fried pickles and cheese curds were good too. The Chicagoesque and Cheese head I was told were delicious. I tried the pork-gasm and cannot explain the bacon heaven it was, just try it. Loved that it... More

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See 18 more reviews by breegreenly for Chicago
New York, NY
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I was travelling in Chicago on business and decided to go shopping after my meetings and happened upon Franks 'N Dawgs. I was so pleasantly surprised by this cool, hip place. The emphasis is on great food- I loved my fancy fish dog (it was a special that day). After ordering at the counter ( so much to choose from!),... More

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Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

Hot dogs are one of the legendary foods of Chicago and one must have hot dogs when in the city but at Frank N Dawgs you won't your typical Chicago style dog (soft steamed poppyseed bun w mustard and pickle). Instead they have elevated hot dogs with a modern twist. IMO the New England lobster roll bun that is the... More

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See 14 more reviews by TravelBees8 for Chicago
Urbana, Illinois, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

My friends and I went here for a late lunch/ early dinner and it was empty. Considering all the hype I heard about this place, I was glad there was no line. The atmosphere is nice and funky and I love the decor. We ordered 4 different dogs to share, kind of a sampling. I was really impressed by 2... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

We saw this place on once of the shows on the food network and we were chuffed when we find out that it was around the corner from where we were staying. Maybe it was us and we had it hyped up in our minds, but we were all just a little disappointed with it. I cant really put my... More

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See 18 more reviews by lea b for Chicago
Carlsbad, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

This place is definitely worth the trip and the hype. Easily the best hotdog I've ever eaten. Been here a few times and each time is just as good. Line can get a bit long around lunch so be advised if you don't want to wait. Several specials that change often and are all tasty.

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See 7 more reviews by stringman25 for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Chicago is a hotdog town, and Franks 'n Dawgs is the alpha dog! My husband and I like to consider ourselves hotdog connoisseurs. We LOVE this place and go out of our way to nosh on their delectable, gourmet hotdogs! Every dog I've ever had here has been fantastic, and I've tried a lot. My favorites to date have been... More

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See 5 more reviews by TravelHound_12 for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

I came here once in January of 2012, 8 times in the Summer, and once in December of 2012. I love it. The food is always great and the staff is always friendly. The wait, when busy, is not too bad, but for the food, it is worth the wait. I will recommend the Truffle Fries and the Epic Pork-Gasm.... More

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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

I always want to try a place that thinks outside the box, and Franks 'n Dawgs does that. I got the Brunch Dog and took the Porkgasm home. The Brunch Dog was short on seasoning and the casing made it a little tough to eat the dog. The Porkgasm was better on both counts. The restaurant itself is your standard... More

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