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Red Hot Ranch

Hot Dog Joint$$$$
Logan Square, Chicago
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    Trina M.
    "Fried shrimp is to die for and nothing beats fresh cut fries"(11 Tips)
    Muneca D.
    "French Fries are Amazing!!"(15 Tips)
    Eater
    "double dog is the way"(2 Tips)
    Sharon
    "depression dog with extra-crispy fries"(2 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterJuly 19, 2017
    Red Hot Ranch is no longer a secret with its all-natural sausages with a casing that just has enough bite. The double dog is the way to go, as the sausages are a bit slimmer than at most places. Read more
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    P SJune 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    great fried shrimp for a fast food joint (cleaned and no tails) with an optional spicy dipping sauce. Fries are the real deal, not processed. Rec the polish chicago style over the reg dog.
  • Kate K.
    Kate KeransJanuary 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The best place in the whole world...If it's after midnight. Fries are oh so good. Oh, and they are gluten-free. Fried in their own oil, separate from the fried shrimp. Get it.
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    TeddyJuly 16, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Solid depression dog. Open late so you can grab a hot dog before you head to Lazo's for that 3am burrito.
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoFebruary 20, 2015
    This classic hot dog stand serves up simple dogs and fries, and with plentiful picnic tables out front, makes for a great summer date that won’t break the bank. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsSeptember 17, 2013
    This bare bones stand serves one of the best hot dogs in Chicago. Plus each order comes with exceptional hand-cut fries.
  • Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.
    Have the fried shrimp. It is stunningly tasty. The french fries are also amongst the best to be had.
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    MikeNovember 16, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    $10 cash will you get two hot dogs with fries and a large fountain drink. Best hot dog joint in the area.
  • Anton S.
    Anton ShusterJune 30, 2015
    The double dog is the way to go, as the sausages are a bit slimmer than at most places.
  • Marcia D.
    Marcia De La RosaJune 3, 2012
    The delicious fries are cut right next to the fryer, can't get much fresher. The cheddar cheese sauce is top notch!
  • Manbque
    ManbqueJuly 7, 2012
    Open at 4am, delicious fried food and low fat hot dogs....sucker!
  • Muneca D.heart icon on user image
    Muneca DgafMay 11, 2013
    The French Fries are Amazing!! Friendly staff and an all around good place to eat
  • Amy D.
    Amy DittmeierOctober 9, 2010
    The hot dogs are worth the $2 - not amazing but not bad either. Split an order of french fried shrimp with hot sauce!
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    MartinDecember 18, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Hot Dog w/ Onions, Sport Peppers, Mustard, and Fries
  • Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.
    Somebody needed to show a picture of the fried shrimp. ;=))
  • Trina M.
    Trina MerrittJuly 6, 2013
    Fried shrimp is to die for and nothing beats fresh cut fries
  • Izzy P.
    Izzy PiotrowskiMarch 14, 2013
    Awesome food. Friendly staff. Cash only.
  • Nick K.heart icon on user image
    Nick KapuzaMay 28, 2015
    hot dogs, polish
  • Fathag P.heart icon on user image
    Fathag PeriardMarch 11, 2021
    Burger yum
  • Fallon L.heart icon on user image
    Fallon LeybaJuly 2, 2021
    yum burgers. fries are lackluster
  • Tania S.
    Tania SarenacApril 16, 2011
    Fried Shrimp are the best especially with their delicious cocktail sauce.
  • Bobby M.
    Bobby MossAugust 13, 2013
    Came bc it was on a "Chicago best" list for hot dog places. Not understanding how it made that list. Very underwhelmed.
  • Talal A.heart icon on user image
    Talal ASeptember 25, 2023
    Lived up to the hype.
  • Sanjiv G.
    Sanjiv GajiwalaSeptember 25, 2013
    Fried shrimp are excellent.
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahOctober 22, 2017
    Get the fried shrimp!!!!
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    Joey NowakJanuary 26, 2020
    Double cheeseburger and fries.
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WOctober 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Go with the polish instead of the regular dog, and try the fried shrimp. It's the best thing there.
  • Dj EDLo P.
    Cash only!! Shrimps with no tails so you eat 'em all up!
  • Greg F.
    Greg FranczykJuly 18, 2013
    Solid hot dog.
  • Scott F.
    Scott FitzgeraldOctober 4, 2010
    Skip the dogs, but their fries are top notch.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GonzalezOctober 29, 2014
    Went for a late night snack not bad but Kinda rude staff
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
    fried shrimp
  • Sharon
    SharonJune 6, 2012
    depression dog with extra-crispy fries
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