Popular Illinois Eatery Serves The Absolute 'Best Hot Dog' In The State

Hot dogs are an American delicacy, especially this time of year.

Something about a hot dog fresh from the grill, topped with your favorite condiment, on a bed of potato chips, enjoyed on the patio with loved ones as the summer breeze gently blows, takes you back to simpler times.

While there are many restaurants scattered across Illinois that serve delicious hot dogs, only one serves them best! Relish, chili, ketchup, mustard, onions, or cheese; something about this Illinois hot dog joint makes it stand out from the rest, and we have a feeling it has something to do with the ingredients!

According to a list compiled by LoveFood , the best place to enjoy a hot dog in Illinois is Portillo's located in Chicago. LoveFood praised this hot dog joint for its timeless charm and quality ingredients.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about the place that serves the best hot dog in all of Illinois:

"Chicago is known for all-beef hot dogs served in poppy seed buns and you can get them all over the state. But Portillo’s is the place to go for the real deal. After all, the joint started in Villa Park, Illinois, in 1963 and has been a fan favorite ever since. The classic Jumbo Hot Dog is topped with mustard, relish, chopped onions, sliced ripe tomato, sport peppers, and pickles in that iconic steamed bun. Chicago natives call this combo of toppings 'dragging the dog through the garden.'"

For a continued list of places that serve the best hot dogs across the country visit lovefood.com .