The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.
In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Chicago's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.
Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. Chicago, we’ve got ideas on that.
1. Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots
Topping the list is Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots. Located at 7242 S. Western Ave. in the Marquette Park, the spot to score hot dogs and more is the highest rated hot dog spot in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp.
2. Jimmy's Red Hots
Next up is West Humboldt Park's Jimmy's Red Hots, situated at 4000 W. Grand Ave. (between Pulaski Road and Hirsch Street). With four stars out of 283 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score hot dogs has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Hot "G" Dog
Uptown's Hot "G" Dog, located at 5009 N. Clark St. (between Argyle Street and Winnemac Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score hot dogs and more four stars out of 235 reviews.
If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers or mac and cheese, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of Chicago's top traditional American restaurants.
1. Summer House Santa Monica
Topping the list is Summer House Santa Monica. Located at 1954 N. Halsted St. (between Armitage Avenue and Wisconsin Street) in Ranch Triangle, the traditional American spot is the most popular traditional American restaurant in Chicago, boasting four stars out of 2,142 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Dawson
Next up is Fulton River District's The Dawson, situated at 730 W. Grand Ave. With four stars out of 839 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Stella's Diner
Lake View East's Stella's Diner, located at 3042 N. Broadway St. (between Wellington and Barry avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner and traditional American spot four stars out of 744 reviews.
A solid option that conjures the feeling of the open road, one of these beloved Chicago diners can serve up grub that'll have you singing "God Bless America" in no time.
1. Little Goat Diner
Topping the list is Little Goat Diner. Located at 820 W. Randolph St. (between Green and Halsted streets) in West Town, the diner is the most popular diner in Chicago, boasting four stars out of 4,338 reviews on Yelp.
2. Diner Grill
Lakeview's Diner Grill, located at 1635 W. Irving Park Road (between Ashland and Marshfield avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner four stars out of 240 reviews.
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