Gene & Jude Red Hot Stand
(708) 452-7634
2720 River Rd
River Grove,
IL
60171
41.9299
-87.8464
Neighborhood: River Grove
Reviews & Ratings for Gene & Jude Red Hot Stand
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This Place rocks!!
by jiminowell
June 20, 2009
This is a no nonsense best foor best price establishment that has been around longer than most. (there is a reason for that) All I can say is go there, get two dogs with fries w/everything on them. Eat-- that will be all the evidence you need to agree.
- Pros: Best Hotdogs-Best Employees-Best City
- Cons: Not close to where I live
Keep coming back
by BreeFromWI
March 27, 2009
My parents came here in the 60's when they were dating, now I'm come here with my kids. Love em' can't get anything like these ANYWHERE in WI. I will continue to drive 290 miles to get these bad boys, as long as they keep on making em!
- Pros: Fast & Cheap
- Cons: Can't think of one
Wonderfull
by BigFrito
March 22, 2009
Hot dogs 2 die for. I'm taking the 40 minuet trip there later this week, I can't wait!! I've never had the tamales before, but I'll give it a try this time.
- Pros: Best hott dog I've ever had
- Cons: No sitting... oh well
Best Hot Dogs in Chicagoland
by illinidem
February 18, 2009
When I was a little girl, my parents would get my little sister and I together and we'd go out for Gene and Jude's. There was something so exciting about going there. Its always been busy, whether its midnight or noon. The hot dogs taste the same as they did ten years ago and are delicious. Awesome salty fries and tamales. Its a no frills hot dog place. You can't miss this place.
A Family Tradition
by KayteCG
February 07, 2009
When I was little it was my mom and dad's favorite thing to do. We would all pile into the car and drive to Rubber Dogs (also known as Gene and Jude's) The only thing was I hated hot dogs and always ended up running next door to McDonald's or across the road to Cockrobin (which is gone now). On the rare occasion my sister and I did decide we wanted a hot dog we peeled off all the french fries and ran next door to get catsup. Did I mention I swore up and down as a little kid that I would never ever drag my children to get a hot dog, especially at midnight. But now it's my favorite thing to do to.
It's a wonderful little hot dog joint with the best rubberiest hot dogs ever (no catsup served) and they pile homemade fries (seriously, you can watch them chop up the potatoes) on top of your dog and wrap it all up. The best part is the tamale. Actually, they are kind of the worst packaged and steamed tamales ever but I LOVE them better than any other. Then there's the grape kool aid which I always have to get with my meal. There is this guy who's always been there and I think he looks like my Uncle Bubba but with a lot of tattoos. He seems like the tough as nails type on the outside, but I'm pretty sure he's just a big teddy bear. He is always laughing and joking with the customers and seeing him always makes me smile.
Rubber Dogs has been a family for three generations. I used to go there with my Guppy and Pa all the time and then go to CockRobin for square ice cream. A lot of the times my Grandma June and Grandpa Tony would come with us. Even though they are all gone now and there's no more square ice cream, Gene and Jude's will always hold a special place in my heart. My husband and I love to go out for the occasional midnight hot dog (you can't do it too often or it's won't be special anymore). And despite the fact that I whined and complained and swore up and down that I hated it and was never dragging my kids there...I can't wait to share it with our baby!
- Pros: Great atmosphere, eating in your warm car with lots of family! Old Fashioned!
- Cons: Too far to drive to
To tobucktim,ilovehotdogs and ourmilitaryisevil:
by jnglover
January 21, 2009
First of all to "ilovehotdogs" it's not dirty it's old! Second of all it's a hot dog stand for take out only. Do you complain about pizza places that are take out only? Now to "timloveshotdogs" if you think that the positive reviews are shillings then you must be a competitor with inferior hot dogs because I grew up here and live in Las Vegas and this is the first place I want to go when i visit here! Now for "ourmilitaryisevil," your name says it all. This is an old time hot dog place and that's old time hot dogs don't have chilli or cheese or ketchup. Get a clue you anti-American!
- Pros: The food is top notch!
- Cons: No cons except that they are not in Las vegas where I live now.
What's so special about this place????
by ilovehotdogs
January 13, 2009
This is NOT the only great hot dog place in the area. It is dirty, you can't sit down, there is no ketchup and the employees don't seem to care.. There is a BETTER PLACE IN NORTHLAKE. It is called Winking Dog, 100 North Ave (between Mannheim and Wolf, next to the shell gas station). The hot dogs are EXACTLY LIKE GENE AND JUDES with the fresh fries put on top. You can sit down and eat, use the drive thru and PUT KETCHUP ON ANYTHING YOU WANT. They have a big menu (burgers, salads, subs, beef, GYROS, polish sausage, etc. etc. etc.) They have THE BEST PRICES IN THE AREA. Try their 2 hot dog deal ($4.00). The employees are really nice and care. You should also get their soups that are made fresh (not canned) and are DELICIOUS. The Greek Chicken is to die for !!!!
GIVE THIS PLACE A CHANCE. IT IS WORTH IT !!!!!!!!!!!!
- Pros: none
- Cons: DIRTY, No place to sit,
dog i dream about
by christygks
January 09, 2009
I can't even describe how good these are. A family favorite for sure. I have not lived in Chicago for almost 20 years now, but each time I go back, I make sure that I get to Gene and Jude's. The last time I was in Chicago I took checked in at the airport for my DEPARTURE, then took a cab to get a few of these wonderful dogs!! Every friend I have every taken there, loves the place. The fries, fresh cut, and served on top of the dog is unbelievable. If you are ever in Chicago, you need to go. I literally have had dreams about these hot dogs many times over the years!!
Best Hot Dogs! by Jackie B. at InsiderPages
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November 08, 2008
These hot dogs are world class. Their french fries are amazing! & Its not too expensive! This hot dog stand has won awards! But don't ask for ketchup!
Best Hot dog around.....
by pinmat
November 01, 2008
I love Gene and Jude's. I've been out of Chicago and living in lake county for almost 15 years now, but every time I visit my family in Chicago I have to stop at Gene and Jude's. These are the true Chicago hot dog's I grew up with. The hot dogs in my area were just no comparison.... no fresh cut fries, no natural casing..they don't know what a true hot dog should taste like. Recently, a buddy told me about a new place that opened up here...and he said they tasted just like Gene and Jude's. I didn't beleive him. After years of searching to have a good hot dog in my back yard...but I went, I tried it, and Wow....it's just like Gene and judes. The place is called Droopy's and it's in Winthrop Harbor on Sheridan Road. So for any of you in the far north suburbs, if you want a tast of home you should definetly check it out.
