The Wiener's Circle
Chicago, IL 60614-1523
Phone: (773) 477-7444
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Wrightwood Avenue
- Directions:
- Bus: 22, 36 to Drummond Pl; 76 to Broadway/Clark St
- Specialties:
- Cheap Eats
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fast Food 2007, Hot Dog 2006, College Scene 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-4am, Fri-Sat 11am-5am
Editorial Review for The Wiener's Circle – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Step up to the counter and shout out your order, or you could be standing empty-handed for a long time at this bustling neighborhood joint. And that would be a shame--the char dogs rank among the best in Chicago. It's as popular for its trash-talking staff as it is for food. Line up at 4am on a weekend night with other late-night revelers, and you're sure to hear interesting conversations.
The Food
A dog with the works comes loaded: two juicy dill pickles, three ripe slices of tomato, and plenty of raw onion and relish. Don't be overwhelmed by the amount of toppings--they're all fresh and each lends a distinctive flavor. The well-dressed dog itself is plump and blackened, but not burnt. Be sure to complement your dog with a cold lemonade and an order of fries, which are thick-cut and served piping hot in an overflowing container.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe Wiener's Circle has no restrooms--and thus no place to wash your hands--so grab a lot of napkins.
ParkingCustomers can park for free in the restaurant's lot, which fits about 10 cars.
User Reviews for The Wiener's Circle
04/06/2008 Posted by mjpirtle
Husband and I tried this Clark St. stand, and keep going back when in the city. We've tried a few other hot dog stands, and always come back here. Their menu is very simple--not lots of confusing choices. The fresh-cut fries with cheddar on the side can't be beat, with the fries nicely browned. One order is plenty for two. The hot dogs are Vienna and perfect. I like mine charred with everything. Husband has had the burger, and reported it as very good. We've never had any problems with the staff, but as it gets later into the evening, language and manners get rough, so expect it and you'll be fine. Some inside seating on stools around the perimeter, and outside tables. The place looks quite dingy, but we've never minded. We go for the food.
Pros: Food, food, food
Cons: Ambience
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
10/15/2007 Posted by patrickhayes
I've only gone here twice. It is ok. It is probably better drunk at 4am. I don't like being treated poorly so I don't say anything other than my order. They got the message and moved on to the next person. The drunks seemed to like it. If I was drunk in Wrigleyville I would stop in.
Pros: if your drunk what do you care anyway?
Cons: being treated poorly. but for somethat is a pro.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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