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Gene & Jude's Red Hot Stand

2720 River Rd, River Grove, Illinois

4.5

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+1 708 452 7634

The Scene :Gene & Jude's is a fast-food haven on a particularly desolate stretch of River Road. The customers are a motley bunch, coming from far and wide to worship at this greasy altar since the '50s. The dirty-white interior is ... more on CitySearch

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103 reviews

4.5

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103 reviews

66% of guests recommend this place.

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Gene and Jude's has the best Chicago hot dogs that anyone can ever eat. more on CitySearch

Cheap eats and great fries. more on TripAdvisor

And the french fries are literally piled right on top of the dogs, which is one of the things that makes the place so distinguishing. more on CitySearch

What otehr hot dog stand offers only hot dogs and tamales? more on CitySearch

gene & jude's has THE BEST hot dogs and THE BEST fresh cut french fries in chicago hands down! more on CitySearch

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10 reviews

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Not like any other dog you've ever had.... My husband is originally from the Chicago area and every time we go up for a visit, Gene and Jude's is one of the first places we go. It is also a family req ... more on TripAdvisor

Yeah it's considered a classic joint, and I love old places like this, but I don't like the way they serve the hot dog. Plain (no poppy seed) bun with greasy fries on top of the hot dog. I don't want ... more on TripAdvisor

Not the typical Chicago hotdog, i.e. no poppy seed bun, no tomatoes, no green relish etc....just a great hotdog, served with great hand cut fries and of course not ... more on TripAdvisor

This is the best hot dog joint ever. The fries are so yummy, and the leather snap hot dogs are to die for! I ... more on TripAdvisor

Best tasting hotdog in chicago. Price is great. Fries come with your order. People that say portillos is the best are just over paying for ... more on TripAdvisor

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93 reviews

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This is the best place on the planet for a hotdog and fries! No more can be said. more on CitySearch

They used to have good dogs and fries, but as oflate they are soggy and fries are so greasy they are unedible. Having gone there since before they moved to River Grove, ... more on CitySearch

Other stands make hot dogs. Gene and Jude's is an insitution. The Vienna skins pop just right and the fresh french fries are divine. Drive to River Rd ... more on CitySearch

not always consistant like some chains but when they are fresh no one else comes close.Theres are also without catsup(ketchup)and ... more on CitySearch

being the biggest hotdog lover i know, let me just say this: BEST DOGS, PERIOD. no pickles, no ketchup, no cucumbers or celery salt. just mustard, onions, ... more on CitySearch