I'd rather drive 30 mins to Portillo's than eat here again. My husband was so eager to try this place because he is in dire need for a close hotdog place. He grew up in Chicago, so he has had his fair share of hot dogs.
I ordered a Chili Cheese Hot Dog without mustard or onions and it was awful! I expect steaming hot chili and gooey melted cheese that requires one to eat with a knife and fork. I got the exact opposite... lukewarm chili that tastes like it came from a can, cold cheese that never melted and clean hands that didn't require a plasticware. :0/
My hubby got two hot dogs with just mustard and ketchup. He wasn't thrilled with the flavor of the hot dogs and was underwhelmed with the buns. The buns should be warmed up, steamed, toasted or something. The buns are half the battle.
I also felt like their place needed some more color, a plant or something. If felt very cold in there and needed some inviting touches.
*Updated to 1 star after the snarky tip from the owner. My review was based off the food, I could care less about the design. I don't go to a restaurant for the design of a restaurant... I don't think anyone does.