This spot has great chicago food, no more, no less. Now I am not from chicago but I have been there and stuffed my face with all different types of chicago food. I am not going to get into exactly what makes a great chicago dog, that is another show, all I will say is that if you don't know it is one of this countries great culinary achievements and they follow the formula to a T. Their italian beefs are real good too, tasty and tender but I typically get the 2 chicago dog meal that comes with some great fresh cooked delicious fries for like 6 bucks. Their chili dog is solid too but the chicago dog is better for me.
This atmosphere is great, the only thing that reminds you that you are not in some staple chicago spot that has been around for 30 years is how new and clean the place is, with any luck in a few years it will get more dingy. I always sit at the counter and bug the cooks who are always friendly. This place is truly a gem.