(773) 281-7474
1017 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago,
IL
60613
41.9544
-87.6553
Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview
What People Are Saying About Byron's Hot Dogs
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The scene at this Wrigley spot is Chicago dog-shack chic: bright yellow walls, a tiny counter, a grill and two beat-up, red picnic tables outside. With 11 toppings (including celery salt and hot "sport" peppers), the Byron's dog is a messy five-napkin Vienna Beef frank that requires a two-handed pickup. Other offerings include french fries and chili tamales.
02/11/09
good dogs too
by alicerossman at Citysearch
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- Pros: tasty
- Cons: spicy
05/24/08
Chicago's Best Dog - Ten Thumbs Up
by mojopo at Citysearch
I used to favor another dog shack until Byron's moved into my neighborhood, in Forest Park. I visit Byron's Madison Ave. location at least once a month now, because they make a perfect Chi-Town dog and the service is outstanding. I've enjoyed jumbo dogs dragged through the garden and topped with celery salt, served by people who treat me extremely well - they pay attention to every customer. Best of all, I can go in there, tie on my feed bag and eat inexpensively. I'm not a fat person, but I could be if I tried hard. They even give away free balloons to little kids. Many dog shacks use Vienna hot dogs but without the best condiments of good quality, no one can be like Byron's. I LOVE the nuclear-green relish. Visually, it's a real kick, and the tomatoes and pickles are a-plenty. Don't miss a perfect dog, served up by mid-westerners who actually like people. Go there. Thank me later.
- Pros: Delicious, fresh food, generous sizes, excellent varierty on the menu
- Cons: I wish I could go there every day but I can't. That is the only downside.
04/10/08
Byron's is the Best!
by JamesOtis at Citysearch
I am a hotdog connoisseur! I have eaten at almost every hotdog stand in Chicago and the Burbs and the best hotdog is Chicago is Byron?s. The place is small and could best be described as a ?dumpy shack,? with a lot of character. Enough about the ambiance. The hotdog is loaded with every kind of condiment you can put on a Chicago dog. And I am not talking about heaps of chili, or slices of bacon, or gooey cheese, or any other crazy west coast nonsensical idea of good hotdog (Pinks). I am talking about a Chicago dog that is stretched to the max.with tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, relish, mustard, onions and sport peppers
The Details on Byron's Hot Dogs
Where to Sit:
There's no better place to enjoy a sausage than outside at the patio tables on a summer day.
Parking:
Spots are available at the rear of the hot dog stand.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
