Wiener's Circle - Chicago, IL

Here are seriously good Chicago-style all-beef hot dogs, served in steamy soft Rosen-brand poppy seed buns and topped with flawless condiments. If you like them extra crusty, have them charred. And be sure to have French fries on the side; they are some of the city's best.

93% Approval Rating (15 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

french fries ($2.00)

Char red hot (N/A)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" The sign outside declares this place to be home of the char-broiled cheddarburger; and a lovely patty of beef it is; but the name is The Wiener’s Circle, a typically Chicagoan bit of culinary word play that lets you know what’s really important. Here ..." [Read More].

jasonw

January 29, 2004

"You can't go a block in Chicago without seeing a hot dog stand and A Wiener's Cirlce is one to stop at. Unlike most stands that steam their dogs this place is different that it offers char red hots. Not much for looks or atmosphere step inside and quickly place your ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

10/23/2002 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

2622 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
773-477-7444

Hours & Policies

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

"Like all the great red hot shops in Chicago, The Wiener's Circle is a humble place."
Michael Stern

"A Wiener's Circle char dog, ordered without condiments for the picture's sake. Look at that crunchy skin!"
Michael Stern

"A close up of a Wiener's Circle red hot shows just how pretty the picalilli is, and how fresh the tomatoes are. Note also the natural casing on the Vienna frank ... and the poppy seeds dotting the soft Rosen's bun."
Michael Stern

"The char-cooked cheddar burgers are great, but we can never resist getting Wiener's Circle hot dogs."
Michael Stern

"Some of the best French fries in Chicago ... served in superabundance"
Michael Stern