Gene & Jude Red Hot Stand
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Top Sentiments among Gene & Jude Red Hot Stand Reviewers
Fresh cut french fries
Fresh cut fries
Best tasting fries
Excellent Tamales
Delicious greasy fries
Love potato fries
FRESH HAND-CUT FRIES
Good vienna beef
Fresh cut potatoes
Great Greek Chicken
Customer Reviews (124 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 01, 2010I have been going to Gene &Jude's since the 50's when it was a small garage type brick building located about 50 feet directly in front of the present building. The hot dogs and french fries are as good today as they were... (more)
CSMobileUser
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2009I was weened on Gene's & Judes be eating them since 1962. There is no other hotdog PERIOD!!! (more)
LinKaye
on Citysearch Jul 16, 20091) The hot dogs are the best I've ever had - even after living in a few states, they are the gold standard. Nothing has measured up yet, after 20 years. 2)The prices are unbelievable! When I was a poor college kid, I... (more)
jiminowell
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2009This is a no nonsense best foor best price establishment that has been around longer than most. (there is a reason for that) All I can say is go there, get two dogs with fries w/everything on them. Eat-- that will be all... (more)
BreeFromWI
on Citysearch Mar 26, 2009My parents came here in the 60's when they were dating, now I'm come here with my kids. Love em' can't get anything like these ANYWHERE in WI. I will continue to drive 290 miles to get these bad boys, as long as they keep on... (more)
BigFrito
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2009Hot dogs 2 die for. I'm taking the 40 minuet trip there later this week, I can't wait!! I've never had the tamales before, but I'll give it a try this time. (more)
illinidem
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2009When I was a little girl, my parents would get my little sister and I together and we'd go out for Gene and Jude's. There was something so exciting about going there. Its always been busy, whether its midnight or noon.... (more)
KayteCG
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2009When I was little it was my mom and dad's favorite thing to do. We would all pile into the car and drive to Rubber Dogs (also known as Gene and Jude's) The only thing was I hated hot dogs and always ended up running next door... (more)
jnglover
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2009First of all to "ilovehotdogs" it's not dirty it's old! Second of all it's a hot dog stand for take out only. Do you complain about pizza places that are take out only? Now to "timloveshotdogs" if you think that the... (more)
ilovehotdogs
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2009This is NOT the only great hot dog place in the area. It is dirty, you can't sit down, there is no ketchup and the employees don't seem to care.. There is a BETTER PLACE IN NORTHLAKE. It is called Winking Dog, 100 North Ave... (more)
christygks
on Citysearch Jan 08, 2009I can't even describe how good these are. A family favorite for sure. I have not lived in Chicago for almost 20 years now, but each time I go back, I make sure that I get to Gene and Jude's. The last time I was in Chicago I took... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2008These hot dogs are world class. Their french fries are amazing! & Its not too expensive! This hot dog stand has won awards! But don't ask for ketchup! (more)
pinmat
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2008I love Gene and Jude's. I've been out of Chicago and living in lake county for almost 15 years now, but every time I visit my family in Chicago I have to stop at Gene and Jude's. These are the true Chicago hot dog's I grew up... (more)
woladarsky
on Citysearch Oct 08, 2008If you want a true Chicago dog, this is the place. As a follow up to another review, yes it is a simple menu - it's a hot dog stand. If you're looking for an extensive menu then go to a restaurant. My friends and I make the... (more)
JohnnyAngelNIU
on Citysearch Aug 04, 2008For what it's worth, the place does have a rich history (pun intended, the owners are millionaires), having been around since the late 50's. My dad went there with his buddies when he was a kid. Here's the skinny: As... (more)
TwoBuckTim
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2008I've gone to this place several times. It was never good. The positive reviews are either shilling for the place or they don't know what a good hot dog is. The dogs are small and they don't have a full range of... (more)
Ourmilitaryisevil
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2008After reading that Gene and Judes was a "noteworthy" hot dog stand in the Chicago area in the recent issue of TimeOut Chicago, i eagerly drove from the city to the quaint neighborhood of River Grove to check it out for... (more)
E998
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2008I don't know where chicago style dog lover ate - maybe outta the dumpster in the back - but these are by far the best CHICAGO style Dawgs around. I grew up closer to SuperDawgs and still made the journey to Gene & Judes.... (more)
Valaryf
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2008I lived here for over 25 years and went to Gene and Judes after all the hoopla on the Food Network. I was a little disappointed to say the least. The dogs were small and there seemed to be more fries then dog. My husband was... (more)
blonderacer26
on Citysearch May 26, 2008I have been eating at this hot dog stand since I was little my cousins owned it a while ago but I still enjoyed eating there. Everytime I eat a hot dog it reminds me of what chicago is all about, and I recommend it to all my... (more)
missmaggie54
on Citysearch May 19, 2008ok so this is not a typical chicago style hot dog, but it is SOOOO much better! i could live on these hot dogs. this is an amazing place to go to grab some food and socialize. and for those who want ketchup HA HA ur crazy and... (more)
chicagofan316
on Citysearch May 01, 2008I live in upper wisconsin (5 hours from Gene and Judes) and drive there and back just for these hot dogs. They are talked about like a god here. We buy 15 dozen at a time sometimes and people look at us like we are nuts but... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2008Have been frequenting Gene and Jude's since 1980. Dog and fries were about $.65 and extra fries were served in the bottom third of a brown paper bag (or the stapled top of said cut off bag). Not much has changed though I... (more)
ChicagoStyleHotDogLover
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2008This place is a let down! I heard how good this place was, and then when I went there, they didn't even offer a Chicago Style Hot Dog. There is only one way to enjoy a hot dog when you are living in Chicagoland, and this place... (more)
formerrivergrover
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2008As a former Rivergrover,who could not love Gene and Judes.I dont think because the dog does not have pickles and tomatoes,it does have the green relish Chicago dogs have.And as a former reviewer said when did Vienna... (more)
navystoy
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2007Who cares if it's not "Chicago Style"? If you want a Chicago Style dog go somewhere else. If you want the best dog and fries ever go to Gene and Jude's. When I was growing up we would drive from LaGrange to River Grove just... (more)
yankeerich
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2007This place is not recommended.It's not a true Chicago-style dog,no tomatoes,or pickles and it was not even filling.I was told you have to order the double dog for a big dog,if you have to order a double dog that tells me... (more)
patrickhayes
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2007I really don't know how this place got first place. First it is not a Chicago style dog. It is not an all beef dog. And it does not come with a tomato or pickle. The price is ok and the hot dogs come with fries. Who ever... (more)