14 Chicago Hot Dogs in 12 Hours. Which is the Best? | Bon Appétit

Join Bon Appétit assistant web editor Alex Delany as he searches for the best Chicago-style hot dog that Chicago has to offer.
Hot dogs from: Duk's Red Hots, Publican Quality Meats, Fatso's Last Stand, Gene & Jude's, Superdawg, Wolfy's, The Wieners Circle, Redhot Ranch, Portillo's, Kimski, The Duck Inn, Devil Dawgs, Suprise Location, The Bakery At Fat Rice.
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14 Chicago Hot Dogs in 12 Hours. Which is the Best? | Bon Appétit

[@tycebruursema1274]

14 hot dogs in 12 hours and you go for double dogs at the first spot... bold move Alex bold move

[@vinhvo4324]

one was probably for the camera man

[@jeexbit]

"Let the day begin..."

[@AirLancer]

@Xx Yy That's the entire point of the video though.

[@hby7768]

do you seriously think they did this all in one day? pure marketing on the title and script

[@kedrshr1mp6]

@Xx Yy Yer it is lol

[@jonathan.connell]

Every time is see his name written I can just hear Brad saying "DELAAAANEY >:|"

[@MrYofo28]

"I just got an oil change uhh... requirement." "Oh. Ok." Hands down best part

[@shibadoge633]

"I just got a oil change uh... requirement" -Teddy, 2017

[@LpSamuelm]

Poor Teddy… I'm sure there was more to him, but that was the only real impression he got to make 😢

[@benscott3603]

Teddy da real MVP

[@neromauritzen8917]

"So what did I learn today?" That you need a permit in order to film in front of the bean? XD

[@sequinsmtg]

Koala Eucalyptus 🙄 says someone who had almost surely never stepped in Chicago.

[@earlhuffington6162]

You don't unless you have a crew of 10 or bigger, the gaurd was just hustling like scum.

[@DerbyTown]

freedom to film anywhere in public... should have told that guy to get f@cked

[@KoaxR]

(Craigslist ad) Looking for guy to drive us around Chicago for around 12 hours to eat a fuck ton of hot dogs and possibly change the scent of your car forever. Offering $20 (and all the fries I don't eat)

[@AMorton80]

Sounds like an awesome Saturday!

[@gdc1342]

i can't believe he didn't call the anti-dog, "the not-dog"

[@starsgears9200]

"the cat"

[@voyager1568]

@@starsgears9200 no, the coolcat

[@maxwellbrisk5622]

@@voyager1568 No, the not-dog like the original poster said before you 2 ruined his joke.

[@lindsey532]

Y’all remember going to restaurants? Good times. Good times.

[@bw2082]

Lindsey wxk remember when BA was a thing?

[@lindsey532]

bw2082 IKR. I hope they can fix things and get back to making Wholesome™️ content

[@dathunderman4]

I feel bad for restaurant owners and employees. Sit down restaurants may really become a thing of the past

[@blaXkgh0st]

Huh? Whats a "restaurant"?..

[@troyandabedsewntogether7812]

My forefathers told legends of these 'restaurants', but many years have passed and the new generations assume it was all fairy tales diluted by time

[@mathewsealegs7535]

“Am I supposed to say anything” ya’ killin me, teddy. 😂😂

[@ChuckFristian]

"Hey guys never been to Chicago before" *eats 14 chicago dogs in 12 hours*

[@dp1671]

@bruceownsu go away troll

[@dp1671]

​@bruceownsu lol, This troll is probably thinking anyone who engages with them is pounding their keyboard; on the contrary, I feel bad for you. I don't think there's anything more pathetic than trolls who get a kick out of commenting negative things to get a kick out of people. Go get out of the basement and actually know how to socialize. Trolls are usually pathetic, powerless people that have below mediocre pathetic lives that they need to constantly make comments to put others down or try to get a kick out of people by trying to make them angry and a sadistic way to make them feel better about themselves. This is a habit of someone who has little significance in the real world. Usually the less significant/powerful a person is in real life, the greater the rush of power they feel when they are acknowledged while trolling as its an addictive dopamine feedback loop, an illusion of power. lol If you're unhappy with your life, go do something about it, you, yourself are only to blame. A person's life is a combination of their habits they've built up over their life time and unfortunately for you, you may have developed some real bad habits in yours. Improve your life instead of focusing on bring down others. Good day!

[@JH-dl6vu]

Dont know whats more pathetic a guy with the name "owns you" or a guy who takes the time out of their day to troll people. Go back to chan and watching drake LOLOLOL

[@igoro1451]

@@dp1671 💯

[@ImGoat1995]

@@dp1671 that explains so much lol

[@hazelnutspred3348]

"You need a permit to film in front of the bean." That's definitely one of the dumbest things I've ever heard of

[@TheBTEAMwins]

lol welcome to shitca..i mean chicago

[@brotherbrovet1881]

Chicago is a Socialist, One-party government.

[@UnEv3n]

@@brotherbrovet1881 Or maybe if people are allowed to record they loiter for too long and ruin the experience for others? Ya jackass

[@WarKeineAbsicht]

Michael Lacy What does this even mean

[@leahheim1923]

If I have to hazard a guess, I'd say it's got less to do with Chicago and more to do with the artist who made the Bean--Anish Kapoor. He's NOTORIOUSLY prudish about copyright issues.

[@tomatoesandradiowire482]

How’d he miss the opportunity to call Red Hot Ranch “the underdog” instead of “the dark horse dog”

[@allyshamcallister5669]

"Our sweet sweet teddy" "Am I supposed to say anything" LMAO you cold teddy

[@s550danny]

“I just got an oil change... uhhh requirement” “Oh” “Sooo..” “Okay”

[@hoochiecoochieman4530]

I think he means his oil change light just turned on. Are you wearing your mask

[@jwkayk360]

I dont think someone could look more uncomfortable and hunched over in a driver's seat lmao

[@lydiagyurina6495]

Watching this in june 2019 and wow alex's hair improved

[@ob1iviousninja764]

Lydia Gyurina ayyyy same😂

[@MSTechie]

That's the first thing I thought too

[@Paelorian]

RIP Hot Doug's. The best prepared food I've ever eaten. I went there before they closed and ate at least seven hot dogs in one sitting.

[@islomtuyjonov6952]

why's this guy not making content anymore? he's better than 90% of food bloggers out there

[@bigdbigooo7829]

"I just got an oil change requirement so "OH" "Ok" Very funny

[@kickinit313131]

Love alex's videos!!! Super addicting! Very concise, genuine comments that make a food layman as myself understand what im missing out on! Creates a desire to visit these places for myself instead of trying to replicate recipes. Well played!

[@trey5wop199]

Now I want a hot dog

[@highschoolknifefight4610]

Edgyyy Brahhh Look into it.

[@mariogomez3262]

Wonder if there are any good places near you. If I was you I’d........look into it.

[@lukebyrne3823]

Hedgy brah

[@Robfenix]

If you know you will be eating 14 hot dogs that day, why would you start with 2?

[@calanon534]

14 'dogs from home? I could do that in a lot less time.

[@seymourglass26]

He's being served at least 14 dogs, why start with a bonus? Is that better?

[@brook1718]

He got two at a lot of the stops, one for him and one for the camera guy I’m assuming :)

[@jraymond1988]

BECAUSE THIS IS AMERICA!!!!!

[@jamesfan2]

He usually starts his day with 4. Self-control after all

[@MyLiverismyEnemy]

Totally, 100% true about portillos. They once were great with a few locations, but now they're just ok as a large chain.

[@jerrywoods4066]

One by me is great

[@gijsyo]

We need more Alex Eats It All. This stuff is gold.

[@BobbyParrish]

I live right by the Weiner Circle. Great char dog and free entertainment after midnight ;)

[@spl152db]

I don't think I could deal with that more than once.

[@uriahmrache8336]

I love their attitude!

[@ryderwilson3385]

tf is a "40 ouncer"

[@nickc6842]

Why you gotta wink wtf

[@MartyrMachine]

40 ouncer is literally a 40.... A big beer.

[@DavidRuiz-ih6fy]

Gene and Jude's is my favorite hand down... but I'm surprised he didn't go to Jimmy's on grand and Pulaski

[@miniroid7]

You can't beat genes and judes in my opinion. probably because it was the hotdog place i grew up next to

[@GhostSal]

Jimmy’s is definitely better.

[@PatrickStar19872]

He's more natural in this, this video is really good. Doesn't start acting like a hipster til his later videos.

[@jackmagnuson6614]

GLIZZY GLADIATOR

[@bankhead39]

good reviews i really like how you didn't spend a hour at each restaurant dammm good job short simple and got the message across

[@AtomMartin]

love this series. please make more! awesome job Alex.

[@mattyD2341]

Alex, love this show man. Keep up the good work and pumping out vids

[@bucketcentral9860]

AYOOO, GLIZZY GLADIATOR

[@ctrout6012]

GLIZZY GOBLIN

[@TheTobes99]

Wish I worked in the BA office. Just like "oh you seem kinda entertaining and endearing, wanna fly around and make food videos?" Who would've thought a Web Editor is now one of the most beloved KZbin personalities you guys have.

[@AlisterTate]

Alex, I've been watching all your videos and bookmarking all the top locations in google maps with the intention of visiting these spots during my travels. this vid definitely made me miss Chicago even more than i already did.

[@jamalwayans545]

This is the first time ive seen one of your videos man, and i freakin loved it! I love how you name every dog youve eaten....so i subscribed! Thank man....

[@xl7131]

Perfect kind of episode and host! This makes me jealous for not thinking of having any hot dogs when I passed through Chicago for work.

[@mattstpierre14]

*Ayee* y'all hiring? I need this job

[@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319]

Matthew St Pierre You should make your own KZbin videos, you can make them better than this channel if you try hard enough :) Anyone can do it. Make sure to turn on monetization to collect ad revenue though. Good luck! Also look into door dash, they pay 23 dollars an hour in my area. Maybe that can help you get a good camera and editing software so you can bring in even more views.

[@sleepteam]

smol boi lemon seedling this is an underrated comment.

[@miyoutakisawa5976]

The street on Genes and Judes being flooded is also a part of the experience

[@nicholasryan7737]

Yes 😂 almost every year!!!

[@GODEED]

Wolfy's rocks! You were spot on about the good everyday dog! Old reliable! Really well done video on interesting topic!

[@declanhickey2875]

My dad owns the Duck Inn great to see his business is striving, very proud of him.

[@esard2011]

Lived in Chicago all my life and agree on Portillos hot dogs. But their Italian Beef is top notch.

[@JanMichael-Vincent]

Putinisgood Al's is the best Italian Beef

[@DavidRuiz-ih6fy]

Yo Bob Sagot!!! You ain't lying!!!! Johnie's is the best beef

[@lilyng7702]

have you tried the original als? sO good and make sure you get it dipped. then go across the street to marios Italian ice for a refreshing treat

[@LewisJFitz]

You gotta get the combo at portillos when they put the sausage in the beef sandwich

[@johnm9749]

esard2011 buona beef is best in my opinion

[@kevinnguyen2520]

Love the format of this series, keep it up!!

[@TylerTheGamerGaming]

I just discovered this channel and absolutely love it You have earned a subscriber my dear sir

[@yusofplayed]

This guy rules and is is so personable. More videos with him!!!

[@waldog1079]

How did you not expect to be full after 5 hotdogs what ?

[@TheBlueDevilDuke]

that what im saying

[@petersmith9254]

Waldo G editing

[@ellainecabiles]

He probably shares the hotdog and don't finish it.

[@averyaveryp]

as a chicago native, this is a relatively respectable list! I appreciate the dedication

[@johnkim4176]

Great series! You should come to Baltimore and do crab cakes, thanks!

[@Smollfax]

HE TOOK THE FRIES OFF THE GENE AND JUDE'S DOG... HEATHEN

[@AMorton80]

Together or not at all!

[@camaroman101]

I always take them off, except for the few that cling on for dear life.

[@ottalauss1377]

Karina Urbanczyk i know

[@Larseus]

I take them off and I am a Chicago native 😋

[@gsxrJOE92]

Half on half off. That is always my first spot to eat when I go back home. Best depression dog in chicagoland!!🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@benben8764]

Dig this dude, can we see more of him?

[@itsteech8268]

I was looking for some suggestions and you nailed it man!

[@majorxtrouble3]

I’m crying because Superdawg won. My favorite hot dog!!!

[@danjanyja]

When I was a boy in Chicago in the 1950s, the hot dogs from a food cart vendor at North Ave and Kedzie had cucumber slices, not a dill pickle spear. The last Chicago dog I had with cucumber slices was in about 1977 or 1978.

[@jr13227]

They’re still out there in some places

[@AudreysKitchen]

Interesting. Pickled or raw slices? I was thinking when he mentioned the pickle tomato that it would be interesting to have raw cucumber and pickled tomato.

[@negetivepanicfan90]

I like that they channeled the essence of Chicago with the honking, traffic, and almost getting fined for a permit you don’t know you needed 😂

[@ophiuchusoversoul1785]

really like this, wish you would do more.

[@davelabadie147]

Gee.. I really love your reviews on the Chicago dog!! Very entertaining!! I never realized how much I miss eating a dog till now watching your video. It's just not in my kidney diet dang I think them dogs look so righteous!! Thank you

[@TheTimeLads]

Portillos is great, but I understand the criticisms. Everything else on their menu is to die for (cake shake and Italian beef all day). I was actually very glad superdawgs won it

[@edwardmm737]

I love their cheeseburgers too

[@abedawad1154]

Their burgers are by far, hands down, the best burger in the nation.

[@jay7tennis]

Whoa spoiler alert

[@ayush2581]

You've never been to California if you think Chicago burger is the best LMAO

[@abedawad1154]

@@ayush2581 which burger in Cali? In and out? Been there and still gotta say portillos burger tops it.

[@Saml3838]

Great description of each dog

[@Obeekwillem]

This was awesome, craving to be there so much right now!

[@omnipotentdancinglordling]

Teddy is like a re occurring background character in a pixar/Disney movie

[@HonestAbe6991]

Homie needs some new jeans tho, feel like his nuts are boutta pop out at 9:03

[@trigtriggytrigga]

5:51 When your friends show up to your work and your boss ain't looking hahahahaha

[@nakedhombre]

I noticed in the ingredients list that Vienna brand hotdogs we’re not listed as a requirement. For me it has to be a Vienna dog or it’s not a Chicago dog. That is my prejudice! Good commentary im the video. An interesting watch.

[@darkprose]

Prejudice like that is acceptable. What’s your favorite Chicago dog?

[@chinanolan1529]

@@darkprose Demon Dogs....but they don't exist anymore.

[@847JS]

Chicago red hots are the best

[@coyotelong4349]

Chicago hotdogs are a veggie lover’s dream... I love the crisp crunch of the onion, pickle, pepper, etc not to mention the tomato (a fruit)

[@Gandalf22476]

Cucumbers/pickles and peppers are also fruits. Why single out the tomato?

[@elliottdodson50]

He has a very spherical head.. like Karl Pilkington lol

[@Silly-Mango]

Amanda love you

[@gracestallman2379]

Duuuude you're such a natural in front of the camera! Very nice.

[@erch4882]

do you shop at the 2nd hand store ? love your journalism and your show

[@trajancanada]

Good stuff, funny and informative host, well-shot and produced. Also, I know this is 3 years old, but Bon Appetite should hire that Teddy guy as an official driver.

[@alejandralomeli7032]

Gene and judes, superdawg, Maxwell's street and Jim's are my absolute favourite go to places for hot dogs

[@EchoSixMike]

Gene and Judes is for eating after getting out of the bar.

[@Ihadtochangethisusername]

Gene and Jude's is so freaking great, if you're ever in Chicago check it out for sure.

[@nathanparrish2987]

Beautiful city backdrop at the end there. Great vid

[@loveydoveywomanH20]

He’s a great host, he would legit be my best friend in middle school of that makes sense 😂😂

[@uninja7650]

Idk about y'all but I loved the lady at 5:38

[@AMorton80]

That's over at The Weiner Circle. It's a shtick they do to entertain customers. They'll call you names and swear at you, it's a good time! lol

[@epistarter1136]

AMorton80 smh 😂

[@MiguelGarayStarty]

kinda scare me at the beggining, but If that's the way the place works, ok

[@ContraMundumPress]

The world needs more of that. Would go there in a flash and play the dozens with those chicks.

[@ImDex420]

It's like Vice but not shit

[@andrewlincoln883]

yep vice hosts are boring and so full of themselves

[@-Sirens-]

i only watch vice for the viceland weed shows lol

[@idontwantone132]

Chris J lemme guess you don't like vice cuz of muh liberal bias huh?

[@Nanuk]

Sirens m2 theure best (':

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

It’s like vice when their parents are around.

[@LowercaseKev]

Lol threw Julia under the bus with saying she created the restaurant list. Aka direct all grievances to her if your hotdog restaurant didn't make the list😂😂😂😂😂

[@nellgrill3845]

Gene & Jude's..-. Superdawg.. both the best !!

[@ewetho]

Not just the casing the Vienna beef dog uses bull meat for color and texture. Nothing in Portillo's is the best.. but everything is very very good and and everyone can agree to go there. May not be your favorite but damn it is good.

[@jeffreybuse6814]

Enjoyed the video. How about a Gyros rating. Yeah man.

[@foosmonkey]

What is the best gyros in Chicago and why is it Donald's?

[@tsinaropouloschristos593]

Gyro outside Greece is poor imitation

[@MrDinoboy1]

The best gyros you can get in Chicago would be in Greektown, The Greek Islands has a great one but it is different(doesnt taste like fast food) We got it all in Chicago!!!

[@half-bakedthot]

yeah or maybe halal carts in new york

[@rheffner3]

Fun video on my home town hot dogs. I just wished you had rated the fries as they are an important part of the Chicago hot dog experience.

[@angelcbarbosa]

Love Chicago hot dogs! Thanks for the video!

[@TheSankyu99]

I really hope Delaney goes on air again. Guy is a legend.

[@qcdoomqc]

I think he got canceled for having said slightly edgy comments many years ago. Cancel culture for ya, brotha.

[@pmiahky]

No Wiener Circle winner?!! That’s my favorite to date. Legit and open late!!

[@man2.071]

delany ignoring the whole flood in the back whilst casually consuming a hotdog is a vibe

[@PetarGocevski]

I keep coming back to these videos, where is this guy? we need more

[@mollymartin3059]

I really like this guy. Enjoyed the video it was nice and fast paced considering how many hot dogs were featured.

[@louloop9137]

5:33 the cursing, the girl and diner somewhat reminded me of the Conan O Brien episode with Jack Mcbrayer, and low and behold, I was right! LMAO

[@miambb7620]

I live really close to genes and Jude’s and superdawg and I gotta say, I’m always in the mood for a good hot dog from one of those places

[@AnimatedAndrew]

I only managed to get the Portillo dog during my trip to Chicago and I loved it. But yeah next time I go I’m definitely gonna try to check out Superdawg’s!

[@JcGrubbsFilms]

When I lived by Wrigleyville there was a little place called Byron's Hotdogs. Was always perfect and they were always incredibly friendly. Check it out if you are up there for a game

[@pamelajones8166]

Byron's also has a great polish.

[@Atrain122112]

solid place

[@xterra4hire]

And their is a little Italian place over there called Angelina’s seats about 40 people food is amazing

[@gizmo51383]

I tell everyone Byrons is the best by a mile. Way better than overrated Gene and Judes and better than Superdawgs.

[@heidiandmichaelnovak8245]

Couldn't believe he left byron's off the list, top5 easy

[@scootskie]

I’ve had the same freaking ad 20 times in a row. I’m going to go insane.

[@quezlark7875]

....yeaa youtube is starting to suck in that aspect

[@dublinsfaircity]

Relax man, have a dog.

[@YourMajesty143]

Pull the red playback towards the end. Let it play out the last few seconds until the Refresh icon pops up. Hit Refresh and voila, no more ads.

[@TishaHayes]

My dad used to operate a hot-dog cart in downtown Chicago back in the 1950's. When I saw you take a bite out of a hot dog with ketchup I died a little inside.

[@jillcasey11]

Growing up, my summers revolved around family trips to Superdawg and Wolfy's. Next time you're in town, stop by Dog Haus. They're super nontraditional, but incredibly stellar!

[@Thetrollmasters6]

Omg I love near Chicago and Portillos cheese fries are AMAZING

[@whitevoy4971]

apparently haven't tried meatheads cheese fries. you'll never go to portillo again

[@jr13227]

WHITEVOY I've had both and they are both amazing let's agree on that. The Meatheads burger though... WOW

[@MaiibuKen]

The chop salad is pretty bomb too. But come on, Portillo's is all about that Italian beef. Sweet, Hot, and Wet

[@EchoSixMike]

Portillos beef is good, the cake shake is great; the dogs are alright, for a chain. A lot of the local places do crispy crinkle cut fries with Merkt's cheddar.....that's the way to do it. It's like 2500 calories though.

[@alexrzepka19]

THIS DUDE IS THE SUPER GLIZZY GOBBLER

[@mrstacyj9496]

Entertaining video. Our fav joint is Hot Dog Station across from the Brown Line terminal (Kimball & Lawrence).

[@gantz0949]

Vid of the year. Do best deep dish next

[@TheMadvillainy]

"This is where I might get a little backlash, this is not one of the best dogs I've ever had" Don't worry, everyone in Chicago would agree with you 100%. Portillos is trash now.

[@vijaypujari8225]

Legend has it...... he is still looking for Snap

[@hewgrebe4771]

Fun to see him eat all the hotdogs. Great video.

[@makkusu21]

Shout out to Teddy "Am I supposed to say anything?" Braziunas. A+ chauffeur.