Chicago's Dog House

Today, I grabbed lunch at Chicago's Dog House on Fullerton Ave between Chalmers St and Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Park. I've been to this place a few times. It's small. There are two booths, and about 8 counter seats. There's a cluttered chalkboard menu above the counter that can be hard to read at first. The counter is where you place your order, and your food is prepared upon ordering. There is usually only one person working in the restaurant, so service tends to be slow for a hot dog joint.

They have a fun menu with classic Chicago-style dogs, specialty dogs, gourmet sausages (such as duck, buffalo, elk, lamb, and alligator), and a few burgers and chicken sandwiches. Also, all hot dogs can be substituted with a veggie or turkey dog.

One of my favorite hot dogs is the Mayor Daley Hot Dog, which I ordered today. It's topped with Irish cheddar, caramelized onions, and smokey Dijon. The hot dog itself is on the small side, but the toppings are fantastic. On the side, I got cheese frips, which are a mix between a French fry and potato chip. They're made fresh with a spiral cutter retrofitted with an electric drill. Pretty crazy.