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(773) 737-6294
7242 S Western Ave
Chicago,
IL
60636
41.7621
-87.6833
Neighborhoods: Chicago Lawn (Marquette Park), Southwest Side, Chicago Lawn
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-8pm
Sat 11am-7pm
Sun 11am-5pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Street
Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots
The Editor
Peter Behle
Citysearch
In Short – This dilapidated shack on busy Western Avenue has been serving up hot dogs, sausage and tamales for more than 30 years. Place your order through the window, then eat in the car or at one of several picnic tables set up in the summer. Hot dogs are steamed and topped with mustard, neon-green relish, chopped onions, cucumber and tomato. Those with a bigger appetite might go for a double dog (two wieners, one bun) or a fat one (a larger dog).
12/11/08
Best Hot Dogs in Ghicago.
by Johnnysoba at Citysearch
Go eat there at any cost. Waaaaay better than Jansens. I have tried a lot of hot dogs all over the world. Fat Johnnies is the best. Bar none.
- Pros: Good eats
- Cons: None
11/21/08
BEST HOT DOG WORST AREA GOT ROBBED WAITING FOR THE BIG ONE!!!! TAKE WALLET BUT NOT THE BIG ONE!!!
by exclusive87 at Citysearch
GREAT FOOD AND PRICE BUT GOT ROBBED WAITING FOR THE BIG ONE LOL ITS A TRUE STORY 11/14/08 it happened .....
- Pros: HOTDOG
- Cons: NOT SAFE AREA TOO MANY BEGGERS AND THEIFS
04/22/08
BEST Hotdogs on this PLANET !!!
by rebelCountryBoy at Citysearch
I have been going to Fat Jonnies for about 8 years now, and its the best no doubt , the place doesnt look like a place you'd wanna eat at but its the best and worth it , im lucky and get to usually eat there twice a week . I reccomend it Very Much !!! if you eat anywhere in Chicago , Drive over to Fat Jonnies you'll be tellin people about it for years to come , and ask jonny (the fat ol man with the white beard) if he was really the first guy to ever sell super dogs( what they call chilli cheese dogs) , from super dogs to the mother in laws ( tamali and chilli in a cup) to all his funny names for his stuff go Go GO GO GO GO !!!!!!
- Pros: Best Hot dogs on Earth , Good Pop , Awesome Service
- Cons: Bad neighborhood , umm , bad neighborhood
The Details on Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots
Where to Sit:
If the picnic tables outside are full, there are more tables available two houses to the north.
Know Before You Go:
Fat Johnnie's takes pride in staying open all year despite the winter cold. It does close early, though, due to the sketchy nature of the neighborhood.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
