Bob-O's Hot Dogs is a charming fast food gem located at 8258 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. Renowned for its traditional Chicago-style hot dogs and mouthwatering beef sandwiches, this family-run establishment has garnered rave reviews from loyal patrons.
Customers like Walter Schaefer rave about the award-winning beef sandwich, boasting about its superb balance of beef, bread, and au jus, deeming it the best he's ever had. Bill Larson, a regular for over 40 years, appreciates the consistency and quality, pointing out the authentic Chicago-style hot dogs and hand-cut fries.
The menu features not just hot dogs but also delicious Italian beef, highlighted by Todd Thomas, who praises the high-quality meat and flavorful juice. While there are mixed feelings about the tamales, the consensus is clear: the fresh-cut fries and homemade chili are must-tries, as noted by GSJeff. This emphasis on quality and tradition makes Bob-O's an essential stop for anyone craving authentic Chicago-style fast food.
If you want a taste of genuine Chicago flavors, don't miss out on Bob-O's Hot Dogs. With high-quality offerings and a legacy of excellence, your dining experience here is sure to leave you satisfied.
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Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Bob-O's Hot Dogs
Walter Schaefer
Jun 7,2025
The beef sandwich was the best I’ve ever had. I came here for the first time because I heard they won the 2024 taste competition. The people got it right. The beef, the bread, the au jus, the hot pepper mix, WONDERFUL! Fries could have been done a little more, but no impact to the five star rating. Eat here, you won’t be disappointed.
Bill Larson
May 4,2025
Small throwback hot dog stand. Been going here for 40 years and food hasn’t changed. It’s very good and very consistent. Best beef sandwich anywhere, and perfect Chicago style hot dogs with hand cut fries. You won’t be disappointed!! Great family run place.
rhroney1
May 3,2025
I had a chicago style hot dog and it was very good. I needed more salary salt on it. We also had to tamales but I would skip those. Oh, the fries were delicious.
Todd Thomas
Apr 30,2025
Delicious Italian Beef. High quality meat, with great bread and flavorful juice. Nice quantity of meat makes it even better.
GSJeff
Apr 4,2025
Everything you expect from a Chicago beef joint and more. My wife had the chili and tamale and she loved it! Fresh cut fries, homemade meatballs and chili. Can’t beat it. Best beef in Chicago 2024.
The WWII Professor
Mar 25,2025
Everything about this place screams Chicago style food. Delicious Chicago dog, Italian beef, and fresh cut French fries. The staff was friendly and wanted our order perfect. This is a prime example of why people should support small businesses.....and what makes Chicago the culinary capitol of the world with its own unique flavors only found here.
David Greenberg
Mar 18,2025
Was looking for a couple vienna dogs and found them here. You won't be disappointed!!!
Rick Ciesla
Mar 11,2025
I couldn’t drive by this place again. Tried the beef/sweet. This is definitely a top tier Chicago beef stand. Sandwich and fries were perfect. Need to come back for some dogs, won’t be long.
Reviews For Bob-O's Hot Dogs