scot.robnett

Gene & Jude's is the place to get the best Chicago-style hot dog, bar none. They have quite an operation behind the counter - everything moves quickly, which is important because especially on weekends late at night the line will be out the door and into the parking lot. There are no tables - this is meant to be a "get your delicious dog and get out" establishment - although there is a sparse counter with a few stools if you insist on staying and watching the line of people ordering. They also have tamales...these I have never tried. Too busy filling my face full of incredible Chicago dog and stupendously greasy fries (which are stacked right on your hot dog and wrapped with it). You need to have the Gene & Jude's experience at least once. If you're from out of town and don't know what the Chicago dog is all about, this is the place to go. Oh...and don't ask for ketchup. They may not kick you out, but they may give you funny looks and you won't be getting ketchup packets. That's not how Chicagoans roll.