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The staff is super friendly and cool. I spent 10 minutes after my meal talking with one of the co-owners about his previous career and the challenges of running a business.
The food is excellent. I love that they offer gluten free and vegan options because my girlfriend has a hard time going out to eat with me.
I've personally had basically everything on the menu in standard form (with bun, real meat, all listed toppings) and recommend it all. Standouts include the wisconsin or madison dog (whatever the one with tots and beer cheese is called), the new york dog, and the Charleston/columbia caviar.
Their onion jam is to die for and thats coming from someone who isn't always onboard the sweet/savory combo train. The beer cheese is homemade and solid. The saukraut is suuuper homemade and delicious but made with meat in case you do the vegan route. If you've had pimento cheese spread, then you'll love their version. The peppercorn aoili is like crack and their homemade ranch is a top 10 all-time ranch for me (and I make my own). The tots are just like they need to be crispy crust and fluffy warm core.
The most important overlooked thing about their menu: HOUSEMADE HALF-SOURS!!!! If you're jewish, from the east coast, or just love great food then these can't be missed (only the latter applies to me fwiw).
The only negative thing I can say about this place is their Chicago dog IS NOT a Chicago dog. Sorry fellas we need a poppy seed bun, pickle spear (not crinkle cut...), and fresh tomatoes (not chutney) to call it a Chi Dog in good faith. However, even though I'm from Chicago and pretty offended (JK!), I can't even hold this against them because it's still so tasty! Maybe just call it the "not quite Chicago dog." Also, they got the standing room only part right.
The hours are kinda funky, but if you're downtown or on campus for lunch, give them a shot
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