Wolfy's - Chicago, IL

At the sign of the frankfurter, you can count on classic Chicago street food, served fast and with plenty of sass: an all-beef hot dog under a full complement of first-rate condiments, i.e. bright yellow mustard, spruce-green piccalilli, full-length pickle spears, slices of tomato, chopped raw onions, and an incendiary sport pepper or two.

75% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

red hot ($2.00)

Polish sausage ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Wolfy’s sign is a cheap-eats landmark: a giant red hot stabbed with a fork high over Peterson Avenue. At the sign of the frankfurter, you can count on classic Chicago street food, served fast and with plenty of sass. The primary meal is an all-beef dog ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

4/2/2002 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

2734 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL
773-743-0270

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"A true Chicago hot dog, with the works, is completely invisible underneath its blanket of condiments."
Michael Stern

"You can't miss Wolfy's as you drive along Peterson Ave. Nor is it difficult to guess the specialty of the house."
Michael Stern