Franks N Dawgs!

Being a Chicagoan, eating hot dogs is in our blood. It's just a yummy fast bite that is filling, quick, and easy to eat. Nothing is more satisfying than a hot dog with grilled onions at a baseball game.
Today, in continuation of our....what the hell do we do without football...misery we took a trip to Frank N Dawgs. We recently saw them on an episode of Bizarre Foods. I was excited but since the episode just recently aired I was worried that it would be crazy busy. It was, but not the way Hot Doug's usually is. There was a line, but not wrapped around the block. We waited in line to order for only 25 min, not bad. There was even a covered and somewhat blocked off waiting 'alley" to shield us from the pouring rain. There are few booths and tables but there is also a bar with stools along the wall where Bella and I took a seat while waiting for Josh to order our treats! There was also a fairly large outdoor patio that I am sure will get good use in the summer.
I was beyond excited. I've been to Hot Doug's, and yes, it is bad ass. You really can't compare the two because they are different. I had the thought that maybe Frank N Dawgs was just trying to mimic the success of Hot Doug's but it's not. It is entirely a different type of hot dog restaurant. Chef Joe Doren (Blackbird/Sixteen) has created a different type of "dawg" that was fun, delicious and I am still full from it.
What did we have, you ask....
Josh had the chili cheese dog. A Boars Head 1/4 pound 100% all beef frank with house made chili & mild shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack cheeses

Bella had a Junior dog. Your basic hot dog.
I had the Brunch Dog. A Pork loin breakfast sausage with Cobb smoked bacon, fried egg & drizzled with maple mayo.

Josh and I also shared an order of triple truffle fries. Yukon Gold waffle cut fries, truffle oil, truffle butter, truffle salt & freshly chopped herbs

Everything was off the hook. It was fun, different, and delicious! Check 'em out

Franks N Dawgs
1863 N Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
312.281.518

P.S. Sorry for the shitty blog photos. I think it's time to keep the SLR on the hip and do all this food some justice!