Halsted Street Dawgs

Reviews

• PT

  Peter Tate

  4 days ago
  5.0
  I attended Halsted Street Dawgs today and my meal was great. The fries were unbelievable and very crispy and the owner was very welcoming. I will for sure recommend and I will be telling my friends at my job that is local
• RK

  Rachel Inez Klein

  6 days ago
  3.0
  I hate to say this because my first visit left such a great impression, but this most recent experience was a real disappointment. When you first opened, the food genuinely stood out. The fries were thin, crispy, and clearly fresh, and the steak sandwich was juicy and full of flavor. It felt like a place that cared about quality. This time around, it was a completely different story. The meat was overcooked and lacking seasoning, and the fries tasted noticeably off…. like they had been sitting far too long. For a place that once did them so well, it was surprising to see such a drop in quality. Fresh-cut fries take effort, but that extra step is exactly what sets places apart, and it didn’t feel like that standard was being met here. The staff was kind and the restaurant itself was clean, which makes this even more frustrating, it’s clear the foundation is there. But the food just didn’t live up to what it used to be. I’ll also mention the relish. I understand the Chicago-style tradition, but the bright neon color (coming from artificial dyes) feels unnecessary, especially when you’re already asking customers to trust the quality of everything else on the plate. A more natural approach would go a long way. And to top it off, I didn’t receive a drink or even a cup with my order and didn’t realize until I got home. It’s a small detail, but combined with everything else, it added to the overall letdown. I had actually recommended this place to guests based on my first visit, so this was a bit embarrassing. I’m not sure what changed, but at these prices, consistency matters. Right now, it’s hard not to consider making the extra drive to other local spots instead. I really hope this was just an off day, because this place clearly has the potential to be great again. -R
• JG

  Jufee Gonzales

  Apr 2, 2026
  5.0
  It's my favorite place to go for lunch. Even when there are a lot of customers , the service is very fast, the staff is super friendly and everything to accommodate you. Food is always good and at very reasonable prices.
• MB

  Mike Beaman

  Mar 30, 2026
  1.0
  First let me say the children you had working were trying very hard. But the food they gave me showed they had little to no training. I ordered a polish, and was given a completely different type of sausage. The Fry's were a type that I have never seen before and way over salted. The two hot dogs had way to much toppings on them, and it took them 30 minutes while they tried to assemble my food. The two girls never mad a blt before and spend at least a good 20 minutes trying to figure it out. People were waking in and seeing may of us waiting, and they just turned around and walked out. If the owner doesn't have people to work I get it, but training or lack there of is probably the issue. I hope you fix this issue soon or this place won't be around much longer.
• BT

  Bill Thacker

  Mar 23, 2026
  2.0
  I have gone there 3 different times and found the doors locked.Website said they were open. On a Saturday nite at 7PM. They just close when they feel like it! Very poor management! I love the food but I won't be back. How do they stay in business?