I am a hot dog and beef connoisseur. I have been to every quality and many sub par joints all over Chicago. I can tell you without any doubt in my mind that Bobo's is the best in Chicago, bar none! It is a hidden gem that is overlooked and does not get the press that many others do. Their beef sandwiches are the best in Chicago and are better than other beef places like Johnnys, Mr. Beef, Al's, Jay's etc. They have fantastic seasoning on their beef, great quality meat that they roast and slice the same day that you are eating it. I love the cheezy beefs. Their hot dogs are also fantastic as they have high quality Vienna hot dogs and fresh condiments with a perfectly steamed bun and with fresh cut fries. The fries are also fresh cut every day and outstanding. They blow away the gimmick places that get praise like Gene &Judes, Superdog, Portillos, to mention some. This is simply the best all around beef and hot dog stand in the Chicago area and one of the best kept secrets. I have been going to Bobo's for over 30 years and started when I was in high school. Today, I am married with kids and the entire family thinks this is the best place they have ever gone to as well and my kids like it better than Portillos and McDonalds. It is a special treat for them when I ask them if they want to take a trip on the weekend to go to Bobo's. Try it and I guarantee that you too will love it and you will keep going back.
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