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Paradise Pup

1724 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL - (847) 699-8590
Arrive early to avoid the long line at Paradise Pup, and you’ll have more time to savor their char-grilled burgers and fries topped with Merkts cheddar cheese. The Chicago Dog is also outstanding, and the milkshakes boast fresh fruit. Paradise Pup specializes in the highest quality food: always fresh, always homemade in this diminutive burger stand.
100% Approval Rating (3 votes)

Scorecard

3 - Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour
Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour
Milkshake
Chicago Dog
Cheddar Burger
3 Layer Fries

Highlighted Reviews

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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch - Photos (5)
Roadfood.com Editor
"When Chicago food authority ChiTownDiner talks about great Roadfood in his own town, you know it’s going to be beyond incredible. So when we arrived at Paradise Pup, we knew exactly what to expect. Paradise Pup and Char Grill, so named on their awning, is one of ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1724 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL
(847) 699-8590

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
You’ll need the included fork to eat these baked-potato-topped 3 Layer Fries.
"You’ll need the included fork to eat these baked-potato-topped 3 Layer Fries."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch





This cross-section of the Chicago Dog shows every required ingredient at the peak of freshness.
"This cross-section of the Chicago Dog shows every required ingredient at the peak of freshness."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


This Cheddar Burger is char-grilled, slathered with Merkts Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and mounded with sweet, sautéed onions.
"This Cheddar Burger is char-grilled, slathered with Merkts Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and mounded with sweet, sautéed onions."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


This raspberry milkshake smacks of real raspberries—you’ll taste the seeds.
"This raspberry milkshake smacks of real raspberries—you’ll taste the seeds."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


We arrived at Paradise Pup early, but there’s usually a line snaking out the door. Their motto couldn’t be more fitting: “the small place with the BIG TASTE.”
"We arrived at Paradise Pup early, but there’s usually a line snaking out the door. Their motto couldn’t be more fitting: “the small place with the BIG TASTE.”"
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Pup burger and dog.
"Pup burger and dog."
Don Clay



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