First off, I am from the Chicago area. I love me some Chicago style hot dogs. I don't miss a visit to Portillo's when I am up there. Actually, I usually eat it daily when visiting. This place would be very mediocre in Chicago. They have Vienna beef which is nice but it's not the same taste as the solid Vienna Beef hot dog joints in Chicago. They also sliced my spear pickle into a small section which is super cheap. Never see that in Chicago. The other toppings were good. I don't expect a Portillo's or Gene and Jude's quality in Charlotte but I think this could be better. The staff is somewhat friendly and overall it's better than any thing else you will find around Charlotte so I will give it three stars. That splitting the spare pickle just rubs me the wrong way. How much does a pickle really cost? I paid $7.49 for a dog, drink and fries so really?