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| - So working on the East side of Phoenix and on the way to CHC, I see Joey's opened up another location. Had to give it a try.
The restaurant was empty, and clean. The food was the usual Joey's fare. The Chicago Dog stunk. This dog is the same dog that Sonic is selling for the same 1.99 and they get it to you quickly, Joey's makes you wait a bit for the disappointment.
Well, this was on a Monday, a slow day in the restaurant industry, so I would really hate to try this place on a Friday.
My mistake of the day, not going to Chicago Hamburger Co.
With all of these locations, I would hope that they would work on quality. They could do so much better.
3/2/2011 - Got the reply that is attached from Joey's and here is my comments to the reply:
I have been eating Chicago Style Hot Dogs for over 30 years and have found a few good places in the valley in the past 10 years since moving here. Some of the better ones have closed.
To comment on your reply I have to say that Sonic does now have a Chicago Style Hot Dog which is all beef, maybe even Vienna, who knows, but besides the relish they use, it is as good, if not better then Joey's Chicago Dog. And it is 1.99 too. The best part is the dog is not over cooked, as yours has been on different occasions.
Why I liked Sweet Home Chicago is that their dog was a Natural Casing and had the true Chicago Style snap that your dogs lack. It is a taste that a true Chicago Style dog lover notices. Also, as you have said to other posters, the dog you use, a 10/1 IS NOT the official size of a dog in Chicago. Most places use an 8/1. The key to the great taste is the size of the dog, the Natural Casing and the right amount of condiments.
Most people will not mind paying more for a better product.
Since you asked, here are a few places that have good Chicago Style Hot dogs:
Chicago Hamburger Company
Dazzo's Dog House
Luke's
a few hot dog carts in town
Al's Beef - Good dog, just too small.
Taste of Chicago
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