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DAYS ENJOY CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOGS AT THESE 6 SPOTS CLOSER TO HOME
By Vicki Martinka Petersen Photos provided by Koconuts Shave Ice and Salerno’s Red Hots
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hether you're a traditional diner or break etiquette by topping yours with ketchup only, hot dogs are just as synonymous with Chicago cuisine as its deep dish pizza. The good news is you don’t need to travel to the Windy City to get your fix. Here’s a look at just some of the best hot dog joints in northern Illinois.
DUPAGE COZZI CORNER 1202 75th St., Downers Grove www.cozzicorner.com For more than 30 years, this familyowned and -operated hot dog stand has been serving up Chicago-style hot dogs. Cozzi Corner’s hot dogs come topped with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes and pickles. You can add peppers, celery salt and ketchup upon request. For the ultimate hot dog stand experience, there’s the Super Dog — a hot dog nestled between a sliced tamale and topped with chili and melted cheese. Whatever style you choose, you can pair it with classic sides including fries, cheese fries, onion rings or mozzarella sticks.
DUPAGE & KANE FRANKY’S RED HOTS www.frankysredhots.com 1250 W. Lake St., Addison 2526 E. Main St., St. Charles This family-owned business has prided itself in providing the best food and service to its customers for over two decades. When you stop by, be sure to try the Everyday Special: two hot dogs, fries and a large drink for $8.50. These dogs are served with mustard, relish, onions, pickles and tomatoes with hot peppers upon request. Or get your hot dog topped with chili or cheese. Other offerings include a regular or foot-long Polish sausage, grilled brat and Italian sausage.
KENDALL SALERNO’S RED HOTS 197 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville www.salernosredhots.com Self-dubbed a traditional Chicago hot dog joint, Salerno’s Red Hots serves up the hot dog stand classics including hot dogs, Maxwell Street polish sausage, Tom Tom tamales and freshly cut fries. You can get your hot dog fix Chicagostyle, a quarter-pound jumbo dog, corn dog or a hot dog topped with your choice of chili, cheese or both. When you stop by, try the Salerno’s 2 Dog Deal: two hot dogs, fries and your choice of soda or water.
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