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Gene And Jude Red Hot Stand in River Grove is a two star restaurant. It's known for its hot dogs. This restaurant is very affordable.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, I'm glad it wasn't me!I made the mistake of going in there & asking for a menu. (I'm one of the weirdo's who enjoys taking the time to view a menu before placing an order.)The tatooed gang...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't like greasy/unhealthy food and you're going to a hot dog dive?Makes sense!Seriously, this place is just as good as any real Chicagoan says. The hot dogs are made the proper way, sans...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$2.50 for a hot dog and fries. Basic but good toppings. Zero options (you're getting a hot dog or a tamale). But the fries that wrap the hot dog.... yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. The best I've ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gene & Judes saved my life. Lets just say that a LONG day of touring Frank Lloyd Wright buildings had left us starving, desperate, and at least 40 minutes of traffic outside of chicago, so we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This motherfucker is sparse. As in a Soviet bus station. Inside: Lots of room, lots of gray, giant heating duct running along the ceiling, no place to sit down. You can get a hot dog, a double dog,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
River Grove did not do me well this weekend.Are there ex-cons/druggies staffed at this place? Perfect! And if so, then you'd think they sure as hell would know how to dish out an effin hot dog!! Yet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, ahhhhhhhh no...... Mindless hype if you ask me. Dawgs weren't good considering all the love this place gets. Although they are dirt cheap and come with under cooked fries. The thing that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend told me about Gene & Jude's when we started dating, but it wasn't until a couple years later that she actually took me there (despite much insistence from me the entire time). I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best hot dog place most diff. i was super excited when my friends took me here about a year ago i was new in chicago and my friend that grow up in that area kept talking about this place gene and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gene & Jude's has been a legendary institution of the community of River Grove for decades. A true Chicago Hot-dog with an evidencing line out the door during every lunch period. No Pickles. No...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in today. Nothing has changed. Absolutely nothing. Oh wait, I don't think they had "Vault" on tap last time I was there... Okay, that's it though. Still a legend.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot dog...check!Chicago style fixin's without the pickle and tomato...check!Fries, piled on the hot dog and then wrapped in paper...check!Simply put. Go to this hot dog stand, order from the menu, get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time this summer. Maybe it's because I don't really like hot dogs. Or greasy and unhealthy food. So maybe that's why I wasn't too impressed.I had a tamale and some french...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously overrated.How do they distinguish themselves from the over-saturated Chicagoland Vienna Beef hot dog market? No ketchup. That's right. Not even for fries. As someone who can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's better than $2 hotdog chicago style. No Katchup, No Burgers, No Sausage. Just Plain ol' Hot dogs and fries done right. Chase it down with a Tamale and you have your Gene and Judes experience...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Gene's and Jude's was when I was in college. It's really simple--four items on the menu: Hot dog, double dog, tamale and fries. But if you're getting a hot dog or a double...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, but also realize that it's not for everyone. This is a simple Chicago dog stand - no seats just a counter in the back, long lines, simple menus (hot dog, double dog, extra fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best late night drunk food in the suburbs. The fries are dripping, and the hot dogs snapping. This place takes simple, and comes through every time. Of course, don't ask for ketchup, you might get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, normally when I go to eat I smoke some weed to get me in the zone. Smoking weed also makes me act like a weird person. Some may say that driving toward people at a high rate of speed is weird,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am 30 now and remember going when I was 7 or so, I keep on going back all the time. Great place! Has always taste the same, its a goldmine. BYOK - Bring your own ketup
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had my original post deleted because the only thing I could say about this place was "EW." I'm sorry if "EW" is the only emotion that comes out of me when I think about Gene & Judes. You know...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best hot dog period...I don't even live in the area anymore and as soon as we land at O'hare we are Gene & Judes bound...I've been eating here since I was I think 3 years old and I still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hot Dog and Fries! Nice to have with a Coke and the service is very fast and friendly. Nice to eat in the car. This a true chicago hot dog.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hotdogs, tamales, and fries.Don't you dare ask for ketchup!And the hood of you're car makes a perfect table. The double dogs are decent for $2.50. [Nothing compared to DogStop] But the fresh cut fries...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive and fantastic! Every since I was a little girl I have gone to Gene and Jude's. Theres always a very loooong line, but it's well worth the wait. Theres nothing better than a hot dog wrapped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um. hotdog and the most delicious fries I've had all year for $2.A giant drink is $1.65.And they have these funky tamales that they heat up in the wrapper and serve in the wrapper. Skip those.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just as good as any hotdog place in and around chicago. Every once in a while I find myself in the area really late and feeling like eating something terrible for me. There is no better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, whats all the hype over this place!??? its just another little hot dog shack that prepares their hot dogs like everywhere else.....open package of hot dogsStem said packaged hot dogsopen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place - a dive hotdog place that is open late nights for your munchies. Their hotdogs are thin style, almost like a NY street vendor dog. The fries are fresh cut, greasy, and delicious. About...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody raves about this place, I don't get it. It is undeniably considered an institution, I don't get it. I want my hot dog to breath. The bun doesn't have to have poppy seeds, I just don't like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't think of a more perfect way to start reviewing ChicagoLand restaurants, eateries, supper clubs, stands, joints, smorgasbords, and anywhere else you can put food in your mouth (except the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible!! There are so many other great hot dog places in the city. The fries were barely cooked and had no flavor at all. The hot dog came out of crock pot! Are you kidding me?? It also had no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hot dogs in Chicago. No questions asked.Just don't ask for ketchup.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gene and JudesThis is likely the best and most famous hotdog stand of all time. All the dogs here are great and the fries are hand cut / home-style. There are great hot tamales at this joint also....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best dog in Chicago - and the World :)They serve Dogs, Fries and Tamales - and drinks - THATS IT.The line is out the door - literally most of the day.You ask for Ketchup - you could lose...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With so many reviews, it's hard to add anything other than my rating...but let me just tell Seattlites trying to get a handle that Gene & Jude's is the equivalent of Dick's, which is to say it's long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years. It's the Jimmy's of the Chicagoland suburbs. When someone is afraid to go to Jimmy's, they drive to Gene and Jude's. They only serve hot dogs with fries, and tamales...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best fries and hot dog I have ever had and you can't beat the price.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Gene and Judges since before I knew how to talk. My older brother was a peeler - for those of you who don't know.. the guy who peels the potatos. I love Gene and Judges, now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking forward to trying them out. But man! What a mistake! This place blows! The hot dogs are tiny. The dogs are not grilled/charred, probably steamed or boiled?, shoved into a bun and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness.... if you have not had dogs from here than you are flippin' missing out. Ok, so the wait sucks and its pretty far outta the way but its worth the trip for me and fortunately, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love their hotdogs.. nothing compares to them... not even superdawg.. gene and judes is on another level all by itself. the warmed bun is amazing, the dog is great, the fresh-cut fries are the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I love such little wienies? Yummy is all I can say. Even though I love ketchup and there is none at this place, you just can't help wanting these lovely little wienies for lunch, late night,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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My parents came here in the 60's when they were dating, now I'm come here with my kids. Love em' can't get anything like these ANYWHERE in WI. I will continue to drive 290 miles to get these bad boys, as long...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Classic! Good rubber dogs and great fries! This place gets tons and tons of business.. If your runnin there for lunch, plan on standing in line. They dont have ketchup.. Dont ask! Be ready to order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up going here. The lines have gotten longer but the fries are amazing. They don't have ketchup so you might bring your own--for fries only. If you put ketchup on hot dogs, and you are over...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place when i'm drunk off my arse for their lovely fresh soggy greasy fries that still smell good the day after. that said, the dogs are ok if you're easter european and love all the bitter...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Hot dogs 2 die for. I'm taking the 40 minuet trip there later this week, I can't wait!! I've never had the tamales before, but I'll give it a try this time.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm fortunate enough to travel to Chicago for work 4 times a year. Whenever we're in town, we get the rental car, and go straight to Gene and Jude's. They recently raised the price to $2.00, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NO KETCHUP SERVED OR ALLOWED! For someone who eats her hot dog with ketchup only, I was S-O-L when I stopped in for a bite on my way from the airport. Its on River Road near Irving Park, I believe....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. it's your classic hot dog place that yes, only serves hot dogs, fries and tamales. and yes the people can be a little edgy but that's what's so charming about it. but for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Franklin Park for 14 years and in this time i've been to Gene & Jude's maybe four times. While the hotdogs are good they are not really that outstanding. It takes effort to screw up a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There must be crack in the special seasoning they use on their fresh cut fries because I can't stop going back. One of the best hot dogs in town and cheap eats too. The crazy old school "grape drink"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who lives in the area knows this place sucks. Alas I didnt believe them. I went there 3 times and found out what this place is about.The people who work there are generally rude. The place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How this place has not been shut down by the board of health is beyond me. The place is filthy, but they have the best hot dogs in Chicago or perhaps anywhere. The homemade fries lay on top of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had a hot dog from here today.OMG this is the best hot dog in the chicago area.I've been eating these hot dogs since i could chew solid food. My mom used to peel the skin off when we were little and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As with many first trips to a new locale, it's only natural to try out some of the more emblematic foods. San Francisco Sourdough, Texas Brisket, Brooklyn Pizza... For some, the home city's name is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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When I was a little girl, my parents would get my little sister and I together and we'd go out for Gene and Jude's. There was something so exciting about going there. Its always been busy, whether its midnight...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best hot dogs in the Chicagoland area. No frills... No ketchup!You go in, you have 3 choices. A hot dog, a drink or a tamale. Hot Dogs at Gene's only have mustard, onion, peppers and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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When I was little it was my mom and dad's favorite thing to do. We would all pile into the car and drive to Rubber Dogs (also known as Gene and Jude's) The only thing was I hated hot dogs and always ended up...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much consider this place the White Castle of hot dogs, minus the drive-thru. The simplicity of the place & it's food is what makes it so appealing. (Oh and you'll still have the smell of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited to finally try this place, but my food was mediocre. The hotdog was very simple, if not on the small and wimpy side. The fries weren't bad, though I've had better fresh cut fries...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best hot dog in Chicago!! Nothing beats biting into a rubber dog and chasing it down with some fries and a half & half (half orange, half grape from the nedlog). This place definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't get any simpler or better. Or less healthy, I imagine. The kind of place that should be on every street corner.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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First of all to "ilovehotdogs" it's not dirty it's old! Second of all it's a hot dog stand for take out only. Do you complain about pizza places that are take out only? Now to "timloveshotdogs" if you think...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gene and Judes is my all time favorite hot dog stand . Fresh cut fries stacked up inside the wonderful hot dog with sport peppers and onions with mustard and relish. They don't have ketchup so don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am reading the reviews and counting its praises. Let me add to the praises....it was fantastic! Gene and Jude's hires high school kids to take your order. They are fast and efficient and I am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped. Its a solid dog, yes. Fresh fries with a cool machine, yes.The decor is retro, they don't have ketchup (I really do need some for the fries) and they have three things on menu so that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All that's right about Chicago hot dogs: No seating. Eat on your car hood. NO ketchup Fresh cut fries Long lines Dirty Aprons Having your order ready or being skipped Purple and orange drinks in those...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The way you can tell if a place is really good is by the size of their menu. And GnJ's has hot dogs, double dogs, tamales, and fries. Oh and purple and orange drank. That's it. You can get onions,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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This is NOT the only great hot dog place in the area. It is dirty, you can't sit down, there is no ketchup and the employees don't seem to care.. There is a BETTER PLACE IN NORTHLAKE. It is called Winking Dog,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very inexpensive and tasty! Each dog comes withe best fresh cut fries. I'm actually contemplating a 30 minute drive to get some right now. For me its a toss up between here and superdawg. A couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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I can't even describe how good these are. A family favorite for sure. I have not lived in Chicago for almost 20 years now, but each time I go back, I make sure that I get to Gene and Jude's. The last time I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yuuuuuuuuuum to the maxsuper duper cheap and super duper deliciousonly had the dogs here...and honestly dont think i could ever order anything else...cause id still just crave a dog lolserved true ass...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I get back to Chicago, I can't leave without getting me a Gene and Judes! This is the greasist, tastiest, hawt dawg eva! True Chicagians know this place. No gimmicky tomatoe's, pickles,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having been born and raised in Chicago, I KNOW how I like my hot dogs. There's probably a hundred different right ways to do up a good dog, but only ONE wrong way, and all you Chicagoans know what I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everyones always talking about maxwell this n maxwell that well River Groves got some good shit too ! yummmmmmmmmmmmm I have been coming here for about 15 yrs and honestly gene n judes is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, each visit leaves me with a different impression. My rating is an overall average of all my visits combined. If I had to rate it by today alone, I'd give it 1 or 2 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I am weak, but after the live turkey raffle party and many beers I just had to go. No way to describe the vibe in this joint. It was especially colorful on Thanksgiving eve, jam packed.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dad absolutely loves this place and we go every time we head out to the Brookfield Zoo or other semi-local destination. I haven't been there with him in a couple years but I can still remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best hot dog places around Chicago by far. It's so inexpensive, but the hot dogs are so wonderful. The fresh cut fries are also really tasty. I grew up on Gene and Jude's and highly,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gene and Jude's is one of those Chicago staples that everyone has to try at least once. That being said, unfortunately that's all there is to it: a Chicago classic good for a one time visit.Yes, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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These hot dogs are world class. Their french fries are amazing! & Its not too expensive! This hot dog stand has won awards! But don't ask for ketchup!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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I love Gene and Jude's. I've been out of Chicago and living in lake county for almost 15 years now, but every time I visit my family in Chicago I have to stop at Gene and Jude's. These are the true Chicago hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going there since I was a kid and these bad boys are the most succulent wieners you will EVER have in your mouth. If I could marry a Gene & Jude's hot dog, I would. I would gladly drive...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The lady and I finally tried Gene and Jude's for the first time, and overall we were very unimpressed. I've lived in Chicago most of my life and like to think I know a good hot dog, and this simply...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a loyal customer to Gene and Jude's for over 25 years now. I have a ton of childhood memories assoicated with this place. My dad used to pick me up from grammer school for lunch and we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 things...BEST FRIES EVER, and KETCHUP DOES NOT BELONG HERE! it's plain and simple everyone...if KETCHUP belonged on Chicago dogs, then they would put it on there! Yes, I know...don't pout because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've grown up with this place my whole life, and simply put, they have the best dogs in Chicagoland. Ketchup is not part of, and never should be part of a Chicago hot dog, so all you crybabies should...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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If you want a true Chicago dog, this is the place. As a follow up to another review, yes it is a simple menu - it's a hot dog stand. If you're looking for an extensive menu then go to a restaurant. My friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good and greasy fries..Yay, I'm a fan Hot Dog with everything and fries for $2. Hard to beat it.Not fine dining, but definitely hit's the spot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me make this very clear, if you think Portillo's or SuperDawg has a fantastic hot dog, chances are, you won't like Gene n' Judes and you will be scratching your head trying to figure out what the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks! Plain and simple people. I dont get the whole hot dog stand thing getting much praise......I mean seriously people it isnt filet mignon here or any fine cut of beef. Its's steamed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of this place, but it's pretty standard. I live closer to Super Dawg, so my loyalty is to them. But I don't understand all the hype for this place.The food hasn't changed much, which is both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are they quick? Most of the time..Cheap? For sure..Delicious? Absolutely not!I'd rather have a hot dog from a bowling alley than from here. The hot dogs are so bland and anyone who thinks otherwise is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A-OK! I love when yelps explanation of stars, says it all. I really enjoyed the hot dog, I'm a chicago style kind of girl. The only thing that makes me not a fan, is I don't like my fries rolled up in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yucky.The long version.We were very hungry and tired. Most anything will taste good under these circumstances. This is one of those circumstances where not only did it not deliver, we threw out more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Chicago-style dogs (all dogs come with fries) and unique experience. This is how all fast food should be.This place is open late and the fries are fresh. Don't be worried if there's a line...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on Gene & Jude's. I haven't been there in quite a while, but have had a hankering for their hot dogs for some time so they may be seeing me again soon.Things to note if you are planning on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place does 3 things and 3 things only...hot dogs, fries and tamales.It is cheap!It is good.A single dog includes fries (fresh cut). It ain't healthy...but it is a delicious delicacy on occasion....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey ya know what... sometimes I like it down and dirty.Uh huh.I had just attended a funeral (no worries, she was real old-like) in the area and didn't have time to attend the luncheon so I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been on a major hot dog kick lately, and I had read quite a bit of positive reviews in Chicago magazines and on Yelp about this place. My fam and I drove about 40 min to get there, were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hot Dog in the world, hands down. You cannot beat the price, but make sure you bring cash!(To those reviewers that complain about the lack of ketchup - stop being a baby and accept the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For what it's worth, the place does have a rich history (pun intended, the owners are millionaires), having been around since the late 50's. My dad went there with his buddies when he was a kid....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
prices are good. food is always good. and i love their grape pop.the line can sometime suck, but moves quite fast.definitely a place you MUST check out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said?! These hot dogs are amazing. Whether it's the lard it's deep fried in or whatever I'm definitely a fan for life! Seriously it's become a tradition right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dad & I tried again on Wednesday to see a person who would facilitate thesituation between Resurrection Hospital and dad's insurance carrier (Bankers Life & Casualty). Unfortunately, we picked a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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For what it's worth, the place does have a rich history (pun intended, the owners are millionaires), having been around since the late 50's. My dad went there with his buddies when he was a kid. Here's the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After moving away from Chicago this is one of the places I miss the most.Here's why:-The fries are cut fresh, greasy, yet crunchy and they go on top of your hot dog in the bun!-Extended summer hours...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't really say anything that hasn't already been said; the best!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad hot dog and fries for the price. However, I like ketchup with my fries...these guys don't have any. What's up with that? So, bring your ketchup and be ready for a long wait. I prefer Super...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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I've gone to this place several times. It was never good. The positive reviews are either shilling for the place or they don't know what a good hot dog is. The dogs are small and they don't have a full range...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here because my cousins (Illinois born & raised) said it's a must have, especially for an out of towner like me. When we got here I was surprised at how long the line was, it was definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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After reading that Gene and Judes was a "noteworthy" hot dog stand in the Chicago area in the recent issue of TimeOut Chicago, i eagerly drove from the city to the quaint neighborhood of River Grove to check...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hot dog and fries around.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of Chicagoland's best hot dog stands. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. The food is great and the service is super fast. I love their hand-cut fries and dogs. The prices are a steal....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I thought the line at Pink's was long... I had trouble finding parking.I liked, but not enough to drive out of my way for.Ok, what's with tamales being sold at random restaurants in Chicago?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the hype. The hot dog is not very good. It is very small, no tomatoes and no celery salt. A true Chicago hot dog has tomatoes and celery salt.The fries are excellent. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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I don't know where chicago style dog lover ate - maybe outta the dumpster in the back - but these are by far the best CHICAGO style Dawgs around. I grew up closer to SuperDawgs and still made the journey to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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I lived here for over 25 years and went to Gene and Judes after all the hoopla on the Food Network. I was a little disappointed to say the least. The dogs were small and there seemed to be more fries then dog....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down Gene and Jude's best old school hot dog joint. They've been around for YEARS and still manage to stay around and only charge $2 for a hot dog and fries!!! Yes they pile the fries on top of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, these are the BEST hot dogs in Chicago!!!!Do not expect much inside or outside, it looks like a dive, and the line is always long, but worth the wait. Actually I think all they sell are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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I have been eating at this hot dog stand since I was little my cousins owned it a while ago but I still enjoyed eating there. Everytime I eat a hot dog it reminds me of what chicago is all about, and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, where else in Chicagoland can you get hot dogs and fries for $2? It's a great deal. And it's well executed. The fries come wrapped with the dog so you eat them together. No ketchup...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best hot dog joints I've been to in awhile!My girlfriend and I were in the area and decided to stop in and try the hot dogs. I've heard so much about them, and I had to try them to see what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Chicago-style hot dogs. Loved the fries straight out of the fryer and wrapped with the dogs. However, living in the city, the drive to River Grove subtracts one star...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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ok so this is not a typical chicago style hot dog, but it is SOOOO much better! i could live on these hot dogs. this is an amazing place to go to grab some food and socialize. and for those who want ketchup HA...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as good sober as they are when I'm drunk. This our usual Friday night dinner. Grab a couple 40s and a couple dogs and you are set for the night. Last night there was a line out the door sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drunk or sober, old or young, fat or thin, black or white, driving out to Gene and Jude's will be one of the best decisions you've ever made if you're having a taste for a hot dog. Why? They're just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple restaurant set up, simple menu list to choose from.But good Hot Dog served, love the fries.Minus 1 star because I love my fries with ketchup.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want a real Chicago experience? Go to Gene and Jude's. Sure, it's in Franklin Park, but the FP is "barely the burbs" and as far as burb's go, FP is more like Chicago than some neighborhoods in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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I live in upper wisconsin (5 hours from Gene and Judes) and drive there and back just for these hot dogs. They are talked about like a god here. We buy 15 dozen at a time sometimes and people look at us like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
heart attack waiting to happen.but with a smile.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place dreams and heart attacks are made of. I have a long history with Gene and Jude's. My two uncles worked there (and that was about as successful as they would ever get in life) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around forever. Ask any Chicagoan/Chicagoland native about it and they'll tell you it's the real deal. Get their Chicago-style hot dog (made with Vienna Beef, of course) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I just ate here for the first time last night with my boyfriend. I was surpised to see the line go out the door, it was about 830pm, but it was really nice out so maybe that's why. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not so much that this place has great Chicago Dog's (it does), it's more that the smell of the grease at 2:30 am after you have had a few drinks.......man, nothings better!!!Plus. with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Have been frequenting Gene and Jude's since 1980. Dog and fries were about $.65 and extra fries were served in the bottom third of a brown paper bag (or the stapled top of said cut off bag). Not much has...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated, but not all that bad. I'm sure the health department would have something to say about how often they clean out their fryers. Obnoxious teens behind the counter.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Most disgusting hot dogs ever. Fries are caked ONTO the dog and the fries literally will make a sheet of paper see through (insert Simpsons reference here). Now I'll take my share of grease pits but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good greasy take-out joint for a hot dog and fries. Not much to say other than it's good, quick, and greasy. Note that two of the adjectives are repeated.It's right next to Hala Kahiki, and since...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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This place is a let down! I heard how good this place was, and then when I went there, they didn't even offer a Chicago Style Hot Dog. There is only one way to enjoy a hot dog when you are living in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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As a former Rivergrover,who could not love Gene and Judes.I dont think because the dog does not have pickles and tomatoes,it does have the green relish Chicago dogs have.And as a former reviewer said when did...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No ketchup? I understand this isn't Burger King and I can't have it my way. But if I liked pop on my hot dog, I should be able to get it like that. I can handle no ketchup on my hot dog but no ketchup...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to grab a dog in this area. I love it when i'm in the area because it's place that i must hit up if I need a hot dog. check out for yourself.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I love hot dogs. There aren't too many dogs I don't love. But there is an added element here. It's the shared experience of eating at this special little dive. In all of our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gene & Jude's is the BEST Joint in Town for Vienna Beef Hot Dog's that's around. I have been going there for almost 30 years now. The fries are great also made like all should be "from scratch"....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dogs in town!!!! I dare anyone to tell me otherwise!!!Worth the drive if you dont live close!!!just dont ask for ketchup!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has stated what I was going to say so no need to overstate the obvious. Go get in line before it wraps around Mcdonalds, order 10 dogs with everything, Mr. Grape Soda, pop a zantac and enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok i am a full bred Chicagoan and I'm embarrassed to say had only visited gene and judes once or twice in my lifetime. i have a few other favorites closer to home. until a visit just this past sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live across the street from this hole in the wall. The Thursty Whale and the Tiki Hut come to mind as the reason I would go to G&J. I brought a friend with and I specifically told her, Do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*** For newbies, consider this your most valuable review ***There are a couple things to take into consideration when first venturing to Gene and Judes. First, it is unlike any other hot dog stand (or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Chicago, Je t'aime. Tu me manque!!! I now live in SF. I wrote a review about the dearth of hot dogs in SF, and had to reference you, Gene and Jude's! lovely lovely hotdoglicious lovetown, you....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before we moved to Chicago, every trip to visit the fam' would involve at least one trip to Gene and Jude's. Once we moved to Chicago, we still trekked to the burbs to get our hot dog fix. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Snappy hot dogs greasy fries= delicious
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very no frills, and do not ask for ketchup. It's BYOK-bring your own ketchup, which is exactly what I did the first time I visited. Yes, I'm one of those a-holes that puts ketchup on my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST. 'Nuff said.Just don't order ketchup, you'll feel like you're at Debevic's.Free advice, if you take it to go, put the bags on the floor of your car, unless you like grease stains on your car...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Who cares if it's not "Chicago Style"? If you want a Chicago Style dog go somewhere else. If you want the best dog and fries ever go to Gene and Jude's. When I was growing up we would drive from LaGrange to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, never go here with my cousin. The damn broad still tries to order ketchup with her food. She says it is for her fries, but I know better! It is an embarrassment to be seen with her...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a word: overrated. Yes, it's very cheap.Yes, it is one of those things that makes Chicago what it is (which is humorously ironic because it's not actually in Chicago).Yes, I like the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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This place is not recommended.It's not a true Chicago-style dog,no tomatoes,or pickles and it was not even filling.I was told you have to order the double dog for a big dog,if you have to order a double dog...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Native Chicagoans know what should be on a Chicago-style dog: a steamed or boiled all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with mustard, onion, sweet relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No one will mistake this for a five star restaurant. But that's the beauty of Yelp - I can give five stars to any place I want for any reason that I want. Gene & Jude's gets five stars for doing one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Gene & Jude's to see for myself what all the raving was about. I was more than disappointed. I will never ever ever go back here. I don't know if they just never get inspected by the health...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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I really don't know how this place got first place. First it is not a Chicago style dog. It is not an all beef dog. And it does not come with a tomato or pickle. The price is ok and the hot dogs come with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place has the BEST hot dogs you will ever eat in your life and the fries are soooooooooooo goooodddd
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Best hotdogs ever nothing bad at all!!! I have been coming to gene and judes since i could sit on the counters.to all the people who dont like it good more for me theres not ketchup deal with it ur not going...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be the dissenter. But I was hungry. I read the yelp reviews. I was excited. But alas, I was disappointed. Sure, at $1.90 for a loaded dog (ie hotdog w/ everything incl fries, excl ketchup),...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid joint for dogs and those weird tamale things (those look nothing like the tamales I get at Mexican restaurants.). This place was really rocking when the old Thirsty Whale used to be next door ,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: This review is based only on the food. I've never been to the actual restaurant....but now that I've had the food, I will be going out of my way to get to Gene and Jude's. I was at a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said.If you have never been there, you have to go at least once. Gene & Jude's brings hot dogs to a new level.I have been going there since I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At 4:20 you will find me at Gene & Jude's with a giant Pink Lemon-aid and fully loaded hot dogs covered in fries. At 4:25 I'll be at McDonalds begging for ketchup.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best hotdog restaurant that i've ever been to.....the service is fast even though the lines are some what long and the prices are great....I normally go there before i go to work...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
gee. i almost feel bad for giving gene's and jude's three stars. like people are going to call me names. or throw rocks at me or something. boo.but you see, you have to understand that gene's and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best dogs outside Chicago city limits. If I were on death row, this would be my last meal. Two, no sport, with a large diet.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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ive had gene and judes for as long as i can remember. when my family used to live in river grove thats all id ever want to have haha. once we moved out here to hoffman estates, i made all my friends go and buy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a dump! This place should be shut down. Its not sanitary. BUUUUUT I was starving and I read good reviews here. Who ever says this place is great and gives it 5 stars must live on the street. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Gene & Jude's is a legend here in the chicagoland area, having been around almost 50 years. Even people who are on flight layovers are known to leave O'hare, run over and grab a bag of dogs! These dawgs are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I've become a frequent visitor of Chicagoland there's two things I must do to make my visit complete ... Gene & Jude's is the second! After a sober evening of darts at Cuephoria or Mugsy's, without...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The word about this place is that their red hot's (hot dogs) are the best in town. I wouldn't boast to anyone to drive out of their way for them, but, if you're in the area.. or down the street at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST hotdogs anywhere, hands down. The fries are fresh cut and DELICIOUS. My family and I have been going here since I can remember, and there's always a line no matter when you go.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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I don't have too much to add to the comments that have already been made. Everyone describes this place pretty accurately. No frills- hole in the wall- not a typical "Chicago" hot dog, yet still a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want to know one of the many reasons why I'm cooler than you?I've used the employee bathroom at Gene's & Jude's.* That's right...... I have people that know people! Now how many of you can say the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was taken here on a first date! needless to say, Mama was impressed. =)
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Hot dogs are good and the fries are horrible I can't believe they got voted for Top 10. The service is OK its good place to go late night.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is odd, since I don't even like hotdogs. BUT if I ever want one, I go to Genes and Judes. Best hotdogs ever and everyone I know loves them-- even the healthy people. It's greasy and you feel your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very strange. The first time you eat a Gene & Judes, they are heavy, and maybe you feel a little sick? Then strangely, you will find yourself craving them. You will move away, but find yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... Gene & Jude's just slid down my throat into my congested little heart. Coming out here to eat some fine, delicious, greasy hot dogs in the middle of wooded suburbia is a great change of pace....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents used to go here all the time when they went to Triton College down the street and got us kids hooked. So it's been around for a long time and you can tell as it not a fancy place. Just a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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The no-frills building will not keep away the throngs of people who make this a regular stop. This Chicago-style hot dog stand has built quite ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If all you want is a good hot dog, this is the place. This is a no-nonsense, low price, Vienna all-beef, made with fresh-cut fries and wrapped in the wax paper along with the hot dog. You like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hot dogs in the galaxy! Don't ask for ketchup or else they'll throw your pathetic little ass out. Enough said. Now go to G&J and consume mass quantities of hot dogs!
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place makes me puke. i like ketchup on my dogs. This isn't a Chicago dog. As a plain dog, it's not even as good as a dog from Gray's Papaya. Please. Chicagoans are often so blinded.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hot Dog Ever. Final Answer. I get mine with mustard and sport peppers...other options are onions and relish, unconventional, but they're amazing. The fresh-cut fries are spectacular, some might...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The way a Chicago dog supposed be. The fries are good too.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Greasy food done right. It feels like the "soup nazi" episode of seinfeld everytime i order. The place is old fashioned and probably connected to the mob, just joshin!! In the daytime it seems as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Hot Dog, Double Dog, Fries, Tamale. Thats the menu right there. The dog's and fries are unbelievable! The Juicy hot dogs, cooked perfectly are rolled with fries. The toppings are Mustand, Onion, Pepper,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally a health junkie, I make exceptions when it comes to Gene & Jude's - can anything be better than their french fries? Definitely not the meal to have regularly, but boy is this place a treat!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a new lunch time spot for me. Once in a while you get a craving for a hot-dog. Okay, maybe a lot more than once in a while, but this is a good place to hit the spot. There's usually quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first arrived to this place I was a little anxious about the very long line, but my friend assured me that it would go quick. It did, in part to the ambience of the place. The chefs cut the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Seriously, the best hot dogs of all time. They're perfect! Try eating them late at night... they're exactly what you need. We used to drive an hour there and an hour back just to get them some nights. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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I'm lucky. I've been practically weined on these dogs and no one else has come close. The guy that owns Jimmy's lives down the block from G &J's. His dogs are okay. He tried to copy these guys, but it's just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my friend took me here once after a night of drinking at Hala Kahiki and my first impression of this place was, "Ummm, has this place been inspected by the Health Dept.?" While I was standing in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For those of you that love Vienna Beef's garlicky, snappy weenies, this place is for you. Along the lines of Demon Dogs, the celebrated old joint under the Fullerton El tracks, Gene and Jude's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Five star place when it comes to Hot Dogs. I hate ketchup on dogs and just try and ask for it in this place. if you like ketchup stay away! The place is hopping every hour that it's open....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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OK not a traditional Chicago dog more like the original blue color working mans Chicago Dog. Thats Mustard, relish, onion, & sport peppers WITH hot fries ON the dog before wrapping (keeps em warm). The menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another one way off the beaten path. Plain basic hot dogs. Can it get any simplier?
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK!"FRENCH FRIES ONTOP OF A HOTDOG"K?
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be awesome if I put french fries on a hot dog as a topping." But I was always too lazy to do that, or I would forget about it. Then I went to Gene & Jude's and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa whoa whoa, hold the phone. They're not Chicago style if they don't want to even put the option to have tomatoes (or any tomato product) in their establishment.A Chicago dog has tomatoes on it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that I never went here before last night. You all know I'm cheap and have a deep affection for grease pits, you'd think I'd have been all over this place like a crackwhore on a rich...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not huge on Hot Dogs.. but I love them from Gene and Jude. They taste good and you get it for a good price. Just like everyone else said, be prepared to stand in line, but it goes by fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting another hotdog stand today, I treked to Gene and Judes on River Road. Even though the hot dogs aren't vienna beef (my favorite), they are still really good. I usually get 2 dogs and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Great no frills Chicago-inspired dogs (not exactly the traditional Chicago dog, but a very neat interpretation of the culinary legend). BTW, I see that someone has written an unfavorable review about no...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allison hit the nail on the head!!! As far as Mike saying these are the best???? I dunno about the Superdawg comment...The fries are fresh cut and stuffed in with the hot dog. Greasy drunken goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my many favorite places to grab a hot dog! Gene and Jude's is very original on the way they service there dogs. You almost always have to stand in a long line at the little hot dog stand, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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So many people told us to try Gene & Jude's. So when guests from Bellingham, WA asked for a Chicago hot dog, it seemed the right place to go. Not only was our hot dog not everything we expected from a Chicago...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hot dog on earth PERIOD
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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G&J is hands down the best place to eat hotdogs. I have lived in AZ my whole life but my parents grew up in Chi and I still have some family back there. Everytime we fly into town G&J is the first stop off of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dogs in Chicago, if not the world. This place makes the Weiner Circle, Superdawgs and every other joint look like that hot-dog roller at the bowling alley or White Hen. The Lincoln...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Limited menu, but that is what makes this place great. One of my favorite crackle natural casing Vienna Hot Dogs. There is no ketchup in this place, and that is how it should be.The hot dogs are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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What splended memories When I used to cause a ruckus next door at the now torn down "Thirsty Whale" we would walk across the lot and grab a few dogs and coagulated fries yes pull one frie out you get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While the hot dog stand is very unassuming and almost dirty from the outside, follow your nose and trust everyone's reviews...and you won't be disappointed. This place is the best!You'll NEVER find a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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Gene & Jude's Red Hot Stand is THE BEST hot dog place in the Chicago Suburbs. Located in River Road and Grand Avenue intersection, it's a small place which you could easily pass by if you weren't loo...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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There's a reason why Gene and Jude's red hot stand has been around since 1950, they make amazing hot dogs. They only use the best, Vienna Beef, for their hot dogs. They also have great tasting tamales...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Eating hotdogs seemed weird to me until I had a Gene & Judes Dog. Originally from California I met my husband in 1999, and soon after discovered the best city ever when it came to food. The year I lived in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Around lunch time and after work, the line is out the door, and for good reason. This joint sells fantastic hotdogs with fresh cut fries that are top notch. The menu consists of Hotdogs, Polishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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My first G&J hot dog experience was when I was 10 years old (over 40 years ago). That was the start of a lifelong friendship. I now live in Arizona, but my visits back home always include at least 2 trips to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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This place is awesome. My friends and I went there after drinking tropical drinks at the Hala-Kahiki (A Hawaiian bar since the 70s, looks like the Regal Beagle) and were starved! The food there is awesome!...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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This place is the Pits! I've better hot dogs at convienience store gas stations.The fries feel as if they have been coated with snot after a few minutes. Do yourself a favor and skip this place, It's way over...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2005
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Reading other reviews of Gene's & Jude's makes me realize that I don't take enough advantage of it being less than 10 minutes away. When really hungry, Gene's & Jude's really hits the spot. In a nutshell,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2004
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We used to live in IL - now we live 325 miles away in WI. The one stop on any trip we take to IL is always Gene & Jude's - I don't know what makes them taste so good but they are consistantly the best hot dog...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2004
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The best "dogs", period! I have had to wait 30 minutes at 1am to get these heavenlyu treats. No other place on the list can boast that. A must after a night out. Even if some woman or bartender gets most of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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If your from Chicago and travel around the city and the suburbs, then you know about Gene and Jude's. The fries are exceptional and the hot dogs too. A great restaurant and I was sorry to leave the city and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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I love this place! No mulling over a menu...it's on the wall and it's plenty sparse! Hot Dogs served the way they should be...have several!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2003
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I like the way they make their fries in there, they stick a potato in the fry making machine and throw the cut spuds promptly into the deep frier. I know Chicago is opposed to ketchup on their hot dogs, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2003
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Oh my God!! Gene and Judes is the best. I love that it is open late because after a long night of drinking it really hits the spot. The people there late night are all characters with the same idea. I love it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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Gene & Jude's has the best hot dogs in all of Chicago. My husband's family lives in the area but we now live in the southern region of the US, but every time we visit we make sure we get a hot dog!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2003
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I'm 23 years old. I've been living in Dallas for nearly 6 years now. I remember eating at G&J's back when I was 6 and my dad had a job as a truck driver in Chicago. Now I can't find anything close to a G&J hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2003
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i can remember going here after little league games. I now take my kids there after there games. in the 30 years that i remember G&J , very Little has Changed, It's a neighborhood ICON...They must be doing...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2003
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I grew up very near to this place and I have eaten them ever since i was knee high to a grasshopper. There is NOTHING like a Gene and Jude's hot dog. This is a TRUE Chicago dog... i take everyone to Gene and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2003
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The epitemy of the phase : Keep It Simple Stupid. Hot Dogs, Fries, Tamales, and drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2003
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Homemade Fries. Nowhere else can you eat some fresh fries in with your dog. YUM! Don't even think about asking for ketchup. Still a great value/price. Too bad the C. Robin that was next door had to close. Now...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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This place is the white castle of hot dogs. The only regret you'll make is not having at least four. Give your digestive track a test drive and go get some.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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I have been eating at Gene & Judes since I was very small, I have never had a hot dog that tasted better than theirs.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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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, I was very disappointed in them. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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as soon as i could ride a bike would go to gene and judes... now i drive an hour to get there!!! its THE BEST hot dog AND fries in the world... what ever you do, DONT ask for ketsup!! place your order and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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I've eaten dogs all over the US. These are, by far, the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Gene & Jude's has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The way the fries come in the hot dog...to all the lard they use(even though it isn't healthy). It's just the best ever!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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After moving to Kentucky 16 years ago, I just recently remembered this joint. Used to go here back in the early 80's when I was a poor college student. If my memory serves me the service was slow and not very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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gene & jude's has THE BEST hot dogs and THE BEST fresh cut french fries in chicago hands down! huge, soggy and golden brown, the fries are so good the giant sack they sell is barely enough. It's a bare bones...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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this is the best hot dog the city has to offer, Don't ask for ketchup casuse they don't have any. The fries are the best. You will not go wrong at this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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HANDS DOWN THE BEST FRIES. JUST GREASY ENOUGH. BEST HOT DOGS ALSO.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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This is what the Chicago dog is all about - it's not a big fancy chain but a little shop. Very cool.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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nothing fancy, no ketchup, just the best dog , fries, and tamale you will find.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Thier hot dogs are good and the fries are amazing. Me and my friends drive down from the northwest burbs just to eat them.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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this is the best place on the planet for a hotdog and fries! no more can be said.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Gene and Jude's fries are by far the best out there!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Gene & Jude's has the best fries. Considering they sell only hot dogs, great place to go and enjoy
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Best Hot dog stand ever. The lines can sometimes be long but worth the wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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G&J have the best fries. They are so fresh and so greasy. They are perfect!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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G&J has great dogs and even better frys. They are fresh cut and fried. MMMMM
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Love the hot dogs, But please add KETCHUP to your menu
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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Best Hot dogs in the city! and there Tamales top them!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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This place is the BEST. I first went here in 1977 after a Marshall Tucker concert with a friend from college who grew up nearby. I now live over 1000 miles away but anytime I go back to Chitown I always make a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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I've been making a trek to this place for most of my life now, and no matter how far away I live, I always know that a fantastic hot dog and fries waits for me at Gene and Judes. It's truly unique, found...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2002
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Gene & Jude's Red Hot Stand is great, when you walk in on a winter day and have all that steam and wonderful smells, you can't but want to buy more hot dogs then you came in for!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Whether you like it or not, Gene & Jude's represents everything that Chicago hot dog lovers hold holy. Hand cut fries, hot dog with tough skin, sport peppers, relish, and grease. Food is prepared by a slightly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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not always consistant like some chains but when they are fresh no one else comes close.Theres are also without catsup(ketchup)and still rule.It can get crowded but worth the wait
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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My wife introduced me to Gene & Judes when we were high school sweethearts (I moved from Missouri to Chicago, so didn't know what a good hot dog was). I joined the Military after graduation, and every time we...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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This quick little hot dog stand serves the best food in the world. It became a weekly ritual of some college friends of mine to visit this place every wednesday evening and say hey to George and get out hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Gene & Jude's is just a hop skip and a jump away from my house. I've been going there since I was little with my family. I belive they have some of the BEST hot dog's this city has to offer!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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The jombo dog at U-Dog-U (on Touhy Ave in Niles/Skokie) is far superior to all hot dogs --- in any part of the country.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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The best red hots in Chicago. I grew up on Sammy's the little shack by the alley between Clark and LaSalle on Division. This place has the same red hots and fries that I remember from Sammy's. Red hots and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Second best place in town for dogs (Jimmy's on Grand & Pulaski is still the best). So good that we catered my ex-husband's funeral luncheon with Gene & Jude's
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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The sign says it all: Hot Dogs, Fries, Tamales, Pepsi. Mustard, onion, relish & peppers. That's it. What more do you need? Gene's and Jude's supposedly has their own exclusive molds at Vienna for their red...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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i love gene and judes hot dogs. you might not get the fastest service, but boy does everything taste good, especially the tamales
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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I wish I hadn't been a late-comer and could have helped vote G-n-J's to #1 where they belong!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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You can't beat the taste of this dog anywhere in Chicago for the price. Try a double dog if you dare!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Hot dogs and tamales are excellent! Make sure you get the greasy fries!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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It's a classic! Hotdogs, tamales and fries and that's all there is. NO KETCHUP! (if you need it, bring your own)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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This place has been through multiple floods and still maintains the absolute best "rubber dogs" out there! This place is amazing, as there are ALWAYS people lined up, and they only offer hot dogs (loaded is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Great Hotdog and Supreme Tamale A Must. Fast sevice And Great Food, Do I Need To Said More.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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You can find the greatest hot dog in the civilized world and the freshest, best tasting fries in existance! What a gem! Gene and Jude's has been a regular stop for my family since 1963. This location has the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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This place is the absolute best. No ketchup is not a problem.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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These hot dogs are what I consider a "Chicago Hot Dog". They have been around forever-no frills, inexpensive and awesome.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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I have been going to Gene & Jude's all my life, and I have heard the story from my folks. This is the best Red Hot stand in chicago.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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they have the best hotdogs with a crunchy skin with totaly lardy fries that kick ass.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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I have been going to Gene and Jude's for 47 years. Although I have lived in other states, I would make a point to stop there whenever I had some extra time at O'Hare airport. It is predictable, the quality is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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ATTENTION ALL FUTURE HOT DOG ENTREPRENEURS AND CONNOISSEURS: Gene & Jude's hot dog stand sets the standard for how a "chicago-style" hot dog is made period! No frills, no b/s, homecut fries, and don't even...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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best double dog and fries in the area, we live in lemont and go out of our way to get a hot dog at gene and jude's
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Gene & Jude's dogs are the best. I only live minutes away, and go out for a dog with those greasy fries as often as I could.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Love those rubberdogs and the heartburn fom the onions. No Ketchup here
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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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, relish and sport peppers. it's not just a hotdog...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Gene & Jude's is the place to go for great food at a cheap price with a wonderful atmosphere. What otehr hot dog stand offers only hot dogs and tamales? You just can't go wrong with a fine establishment that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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This is one of the best "old fashioned" Chicago type hotdogs around. As good as Gene & Jude's is Jimmy's, at Pulaski and Grand ave. This place has been around as long as Gene and Jude's, and is just as good if...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Gene & Jude's makes the yummiest hot dogs & fries, and you can tell by the way the lines are out in the street no matter what day or time you go! People know where to go to get the Best Hot Dog & Fries!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Gene & Jude's is the best Chicago-style hot dog. I moved away for three years and every time I came home, it was high on my priority list. It's been a Chicago institution for decades and every time I leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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I have been eating Gene & Jude's since I was 5,(I'm 52 now). I have been living the Tampa Bay are for 22 yrs. now and I don't allow any of my friends or relatives to visit me without bringing Gene & Jude's for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2002
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My Band practices right down the street from Ggene and Judes, and we go there just about every day to get food when we are putting back a few brewskis. Nothing hits the spot like a cold beer and a Gene and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2002
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When my mom was in nursing school at Triton, she would always stop in for a hotdog at Gene & Jude's. This is a Chicagoland favorite and I've passed the tradition down to my kids. The home of the Best Hot Dog...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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I know several people who have moved from Chicago and as soon as they return the first stop after O'Hare is Gene & Judes. As a local, I think they are fabulous and worth a regular visit. Not much to look at...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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Hello all, I went to Gene & Judes tonight 5/27/02 and was going to snap some photos since a previous posting said they were going to close. When the counter person asked why I was taking pictures my wife...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2002
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Gene and Jude's has the best Chicago hot dogs that anyone can ever eat. The hot dogs are pure beef and you can get a choice of mustard, onions, sport peppers, or relish on the dogs. They are pure delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2002
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you can't beat a restaurant that only has about 4 items on their menu. if you don't like hot dogs (there may be something wrong with you if you don't) then don't bother going here. for the hot dog lover in...
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