Chicago, IL.

The Wiener Circle

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For four star dining in Chicago, try Wiener Circle. This is a great place. This restaurant is situated in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It's known for its hot dogs. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. This restaurant is open late.

User Reviews of The Wiener Circle

Yelp.com Review - by Lesley S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome chocolate shakes, really filling.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whoa Baby! I am loving the way you top off my wiener with THAT MUCH PICKLE?! You must be mind readers because how else would you know that is JUST how my tastebuds like it?!Your fries were not the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ugh. Not a fan. Came in here once right before the late night drunk rush to see what all the fuss was about. I knew the staff is famed for flinging insults at drunk LPers, but I guess I expected the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by vitas z.

1.0 of 5 stars. insulting people who want a hamburger or hot dog is so 1987 ed debevic's minus the faux fifties charm. sorry, not for me.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The most recent review behind mine says it best.... Pure Chicago. Have friends in town? Is it 3am? Are you 75% Old Style at that hour? Then you need to stop in.Step up and order the milkshake. Brace...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. i dont understand why everyone loves this place so much..i mean its a hostile environment in their...and the food isnt that good...they char their hotdogs..which is really weird to me..since we are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pinaki S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was my last stop on the way out to Chicago.. I thought it was fitting, I had been here more than any other restaurant (sans two taquieras next to my apartments).More hilarity in the daytime here,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joline R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was recommended by a friend. I felt like a total tourist when I went in, but I don't think anyone realized since the cashier was busy chit chatting with a customer. I got the Red Hot (not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mara A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Make sure you throw down a $20 and ask for a chocolate shake. You will be surprised.For all of you yelpers out there who know what I'm talking about, CHEERS!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Take this place or leave it.Get yourself a char dog or a char burger, and maybe an order of fries with that bizarre "cheese" on top.The place is perfect for douche watching, especially around 2 am on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by danny p.

5.0 of 5 stars. when i think of the weiner's circle - two things come to mind.1.) i never thought that eating something made from pig, beef and chicken intestines could ever in a million years taste like velvet....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Z. R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Someone told me that the Wiener's Circle shut down and I almost wigged. I don't even live in Chicago but I couldn't fathom the idea of never going there again. So I was totally relieved when I went to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tobias R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seen this place on a Dave Alltel show, and I was on a trip with a 12hr lay over in Chicago and I just had to go here. This place is amazing specially if you go there during the evening hours. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, I'm from out of town, and my friend takes me to this famous hot dog stand, and it was quite good. I enjoyed the funky character of this place and the "rude" wait staff, but at least my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seth P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Double Char-Dog with the works, Cheese Fries, and a root beer. What else could you ask for at 11pm on a Tuesday night that doesn't involve sex, drugs, or rock-n-roll?And they are open until 4am!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles N.

3.0 of 5 stars. -1-star because i had heard about this place, via various mediums, for about 7-years before i actually tried it. the hotdogs were phenomenal but the cheese was terrible for some reason.-1-star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little sad that I wasn't here on a Saturday night to witness the chaos. I instead came on a quiet Sunday evening. Boo.The food didn't disappoint, for the most part. The char dog was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by R K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've tried at least between 10-15 hot dog places since I've moved to Chicago a few months ago, and this one is definitely my favorite. I love that you have the option of a charbroiled hotdog (instead...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everyone needs to stumble into this place at least once. Its a chicago landmark. Its one of those things you just have to experience. The chaos, drunks, and loud people, not to mention chicago style...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't care what anyone says, this food is great sober too! And when you go sober they don't expect you to be rude. Which is nice because I don't much like being rude to the people preparing my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. We all know what Weiner is about--drunken clientele at 2am, obnoxious (I'm being nice) staff, roudiness everywhere. You get the point. What made me review this place was the veggie burger I ate here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fun place to go for late night food especially on the weekends. Watching drunk people stumble through the door and banter with the women behind the counter does have a certain appeal at that time of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a legend and I was happy to see that it opened back up after a brief hiatus from the public . I'd never been here before but decided to mosey on over for a late night bite and to induct...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hot dogs are good, but this review is for the humor that is people watching here on a night the bars are packed and the drunks are loaded. Just sit back and watch the humor happen all while attempting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a cool place for a late night grease crave. The hotdogs and burgers are nothing out of the ordinary. But my favorite thing to order here are the cheese fries, you can either get it on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marilou A.

4.0 of 5 stars. So while I was waiting in line at some bar's bathroom, I struck up a conversation with the girl next to me about the cool-things-you-have-to-do in Chicago. The first thing that came to her head was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nithin K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This review has nothing to do with the phenomenon involving the drunk douche-drinker asshats who come in here late at night to yell racial slurs and at the women who work here. I got the char-dog and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis S.

4.0 of 5 stars. After all the rave reviews, I had to try Weiner Circle. And the hot dogs were great. Simple review: I picked up charred hot dogs with everything, and they tasted great. The order of fries was huge....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place seems to be a late-night Lincoln Park institution but for the life of me I cannot imagine why. Even at 2am with a little too much booze in me and a case of the late night munchies, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by moe f.

3.0 of 5 stars. Today was my first time here sober and before 11pm. I love this place when I'm drunk. Sober it isn't as good but I like the fact that the counter ladies don't heckle you mid-day. The burgers are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rose J.

3.0 of 5 stars. On a mini-vacation to Chicago, I really wanted to experience the city through its foods-- specifically the deep dish (yummmmm but that's another review) and the hot dogs. After a night on the town,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara M.

3.0 of 5 stars. don't go here unless you're drunk. that is all.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca V.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like this place only while the sun is still shining. After dark, the crazies come out and it is really pretty uncomfortable. The food is greasy and burnt to high hell - it's good for what it is....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Weiner's Circle's Charred polish is perhaps the best dog I've had in this city because of the smokey flavor and the "bite" . The crunchy dark charred exterior locked in all the juicy flavors of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Candace P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good hot dogs & hamburgers....service doesn't bother me, cool place to go to. This is a must go to spot if you are a Chicagoan :0)
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle E.

4.0 of 5 stars. A hot dog is a hot dog is a hot dog, right? WRONG!My fellow food whore, Vivian, along with a couple of our adventurous friends decided to do a Chicago Hot Dog Tour around the city yesterday....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting to go here, the sign was home of some kind of burger. I am a burger fiend so of course I gotta try it. The lady who took my order was kind, so one star for her. I decided to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is just a quickie review, but for all the vegetarians out there: this place has the best veggie burger in Chicago. I'm not kidding! And, as many other people have mentioned, their fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Busy area, relatively cheap and greasy. The dogs aren't the best thoughThis is more for the atmosphere.Big sassy black ladies with attitude ripping on drunken frat boys at night. What more do you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea C.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only reason I go here at all is because it's a great venue on a summer day. It's fun to sit on picnic benches on Clark Street.That being said, the service here sucks SO BAD! I don't get the chance...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Goldmund N.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is always a fun place to come and have verbal stabs with the girls behind the counter stand. the main girl always calls me 'pussy lips'. for example, I will walk in and she will say: "what'll it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zak O.

4.0 of 5 stars. A tip for Yelpers:When you get here late night, and there is a crowd, you don't have to wait. Get eye contact with one of the lovely ladies, shout an uncomplicated order over the crowd (i.e. 2 burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. But I heard it was CLOSED?!? Update, anyone? The rumor was that they didn't meet health code. Please, discuss!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha L.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is known for the staff being mean to you. It's a very interesting concept, and for some reason, lots of people find it hilarious. The hot dogs are decent, the fries are OK, and the cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a staple of Chicago eating. Great hotdogs with lots of fresh toppings and veggies. The cheese fries are delicious, the cheese is a little iffy but it usually satisfies, and usually makes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mildred v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I know I know this place is closed at the moment (water pipes, no running water) and I can't wait for it open back up!!! They have awesome cheese!!!! I looooove their cheese fries!! Hot dogs and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably one of the best places to a a dog in the entire world. I would only put Hot Doug's in front of it. I have been here many times during the wee hours and for lunches and quality is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, this was a place I'd walk by all the time. There were always lines streaming out the door. I went once at night, got yelled at, yadda yadda. The experience wasn't particularly appealing, but for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Huge portions at dirt cheap prices. I ordered a hot dog and it had so many condiments on it I thought it was a long burger! I wouldnt recommend getting the cheese fries though. After the cheese cools,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelli B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Music to my ears. Karma? http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1340731,wieners-circle-health-inspectors-shut-down-121908.article
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaun B.

1.0 of 5 stars. The Shaun says this... um wha?!? No menu to be heard of. You're cursed at while in line and yelled out if you don't tip. From what I hear this place is famous for its "on-purpose" rude service gimmick...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Unreal by Jennifer G. at InsiderPages

I love your verbal abuse after a night of drinking. The hot dogs are great, I moved to Seattle and they try to do late night hot dog stands and they aren't even close.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Al D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here at 3 am after my buddy's bday, I was the DD so I got to see everything in a sober state.Drunk trixies getting out of a cab and having fun with the ladies at the counter, until they started...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen H.

1.0 of 5 stars. So I am supposed to like this place because they insult me while I order? I love a spice of humor in life, but these people can't even make creative comments. The food is garbage, char dogs are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I will admit that Wiener Circle is decent after hours food but the service can go to hell. Duh! of course I know it is intentional but still, after awhile it's enough. And it is time to let your crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linds R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Yelpers, we have a serious case of hype on our hands. This place gets so much lip-service, I'm starting to wonder if something shady is going on. Okay, I don't really think that. Well, maybe a little....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I used to love going to this place after Smartbar, but it really has fallen off since it got all kinds of coverage on cable TV. The food here is good - always has been, but the ambiance has taken a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheau W.

4.0 of 5 stars. My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,And their likeIt's better than yours,Damn right it's better than yours,I can teach you, But I have to charge...YES... Weiner circle..... it's definately a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Over-rated. The food isn't good, it's a struggle to order, you have to sit outside at crusty benches. Oh, and on the night we went, someone pulled a knife on someone else, and we saw what looked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina B.

3.0 of 5 stars. They make a pretty decent char anything, I like their fries and I really like their "cheese sauce", even though god knows what the hell is in that crap.I've never been a part of the whole "insult"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm not from Chicago but was visiting for Lollapolooza and we happen to stay at a place in this neighborhood. After coming back from the concert and not really knowing the area as well, we stopped by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was one of my favorite spots when I lived in the area. I still come back to visit even though I'm not always in the neighborhood. The employees may be rude to you. Don't worry it just means...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ABC D.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's something you should experience. The char dogs are good, but the "cheese" on the fries is mysterious.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Please keep your hands and feet inside the hater-train while it is in motion:This place is the most overrated late night garbage in Lincoln Park. The staff, it appears, believes they are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Franklin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Never been here sober. When I think of this place I get flashes of sloppy piles of cheese fries I can't finish, hot dogs "dragged through the garden", and people either laughing hard or getting really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint M.

1.0 of 5 stars. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID! BITCHES BEHIND THE COUNTER! THIS PLACE IS LESS DESERVING THAN A ONE STAR!!I'm compelled to write this review after last night's experience... I get that this place is know for...
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Yelp.com Review - by andrea m.

2.0 of 5 stars. Before 10pm: A greasy little hot dog joint. After 10pm: A greasy little hot dog joint where the servers will not give you your food unless you tip while calling you a faggot, bitch or motherfucker....
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went here inebriated after bowling at Timber Lanes expecting some good drunk food. I ordered the Chicago Dog and Cheese fries. For some reason we didn't even receive any rude service or called any...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucas N.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came here one night after dancing until the wee hours of the morning. I was crazy hungry.I got 2 Polish Dogs, and 1 Bratwurst.Then I almost got stabbed by the staff. Not cool.
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Yelp.com Review - by Roy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. A Chicago landmark... if you want an authentic Chicago hot dog this is the place to go. The Wiener's Circle has a true "hole in the wall" ambiance where the emphasis is on a quality product. The staff...
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Yelp.com Review - by Roz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a great place to stop. During the lunch rush, the stand was amazingly organized chaos - the employees calling out in turn, over a din of cooking and shouting people, getting your order, asking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite hot dog joint. I like the chargrilled dogs. I started going there when I was a teenager and had only been during the day until I was 25. Then I got the surprise of my life while there late...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I completely approve. The cheese fries are worth dying for...because pretty much, if you do finish all of the cheese fries-you will die. I don't know what kind of cheese it is...like cheddar or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David F.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I had heard about this place, and happened to be in town for a Bears game a few years ago. After the game, we headed over to try one of their dogs. It wasn't very busy, but I knew I was in the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan H.

1.0 of 5 stars. I was called a "faggot" for ordering my root beer without ice. So rude...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nasty Nasty Nasty-ass Cheese fries. Barf, and yes I was drunk, so yes I still kinda ate them (as I tried to whipe off that chunky curdley cheese).Nasty-ass insects swarming around the stand and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Superb hot dog joint. I grew up in San Diego, and let's just say that hot dogs in SD are not the art form that they are in Chicago. I went here late one night after a pretty long night out and this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Next bitch in line.
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a Chicago landmark! Every time I have out-of-town guests, I take them here for a Chicago style dog or polish. I myself don't eat beef or pork so I can't personally attest for the dogs, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janesayz C.

4.0 of 5 stars. How all- American...the tip cup reads: "All men, women and children...must tip the bitch." After my husband read those lines he remembered the staff is known for their surly ways and he proceeded to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The late night shennanigans would be more endearing if the customers weren't, to a man, so very repugnant. Go during the day, the food is just as good (and it IS very, very good).
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Two char dogs, cheese fries, and a cup of water," might be the best words ever uttered after 3am. The phrase reminds me of many late nights in Chicago, and I have no fonder memories than those made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mat B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I miss getting yelled at by Miss Pussy Juice. The young ladys who work here are so much fun. Gotta get back to Chicago soon.About the food -- the char dog is... memorable at least. I normally don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Let me preface by saying I ate here at 1pm on a Wednesday afternoon.I had heard the lore of the Weiner's Circle many times over- the yelling, the rude counter staff, etc. The people I encountered were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thuc N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I didn't like the food my first time here since the bun for the hot dog and burger were dry and sandy. However, my friends love this place so I got drag back to this place and for some odd reason...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love a hot dog stand that's open after the bars close. And this one is convenient to Raven's and the hot dogs are good. However, I've got to agree with Alexis L. The ladies behind the counter are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendon D.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Punk ass white boy! Speak up!"I love this place. I didn't believe my buddy when he told me about what goes on here late late in the morning. Holy crap!I found it so difficult to scream at somebody...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vegas M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Upon our first trip to Chicago there were 2 things I wanted- authentic deep dish Chicago pizza and an authentic Chicago dog. After a tour of Wrigley Field I thought what was more fitting? We had asked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Luan N.

2.0 of 5 stars. After attending the Belmont-Sheffield festival I was in the mood for a char burger. So I decided to take up Wiener's Circle. It seems like the highest reviews had some common ingredients. Drunken...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best hot dog and fries in the city. Classic Chicago hot dog joint. No shiny frills. Just a great dog, great bun, great condiments and fantastic fries. When you want to indulge, this is the place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Only been there once and actually during the day which from the reviews seems to be against the grain in and of itself. It is what it is, a hot dog stand, so comments on decor seem pointless( lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Parisa K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've only been after the bar, so that is the disclaimer. Aside from that, I have to say the experience is completely insane and totally entertaining. First of all, the line is long and full of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergio S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite here is the Charbroiled Cheddar Cheese Burger. The fries were tasty too. The location is kinda sucky. I skip the night time show and go during the day--but man what a show!
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis L.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friend Steve once asked me to explain why Weiner's Circle was so popular. The conversation went as follows:Me: Did your parents ever take you to Ed Debevic's when you were little?Steve: Yea.Me:...
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Yelp.com Review - by trina b.

4.0 of 5 stars. So GQ magazine named it as a place worth traveling to in one of their articles about a year ago. When I stumbled across this information, I thought I guess since I don't have far at all to travel, I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the BEST double chocolate shakes.
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Look, the food here is slightly above average for a hot dog stand--certainly nothing great, and not fit to carry Hot Doug's hot jock. But you aren't a Chicagoan until you've been to Wiener's Circle...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cate R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, let's be honest. Lots of places in Chicago can manage to put together a decent hot dog - they are not exactly the hardest things to make. But this place KNOWS Chicago and they KNOW Chicago dogs....
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne L.

2.0 of 5 stars. No thank-you unless I am pissed drunk and had my head in the toilet for the last half hour and subsequently need some sort of grease to quell the nausea in my stomach. Look, no snob here, but what is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for the awesomely rude atmosphere-- 2 and a half for the food."NEXT BITCH IN LINE!"The tip jar reads: "Tip the help, bitches!"I love sassy divas. Divas charred Chicago dogs = bliss. Their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the true definition of a Chicago hot dog stand. Don't ask for ketchup either or you will be cruicified, but that is why I love it. They have a few tables outside for the warm weather months. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is dangerously close to me. I go there way too often, the staff remember me and what I usually order, so I've curbed my visits here. The char dogs are good, as are the plain fries. I'm not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best hot dog stand on the north side, great cheese fries. Could do without the attitude of the teenagers working there.
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Yelp.com Review - by ashley H.

1.0 of 5 stars. We ended up at this joint at 3 am, after the touch and go records 25TH Anniversary.. We were staying at the days in nearby and were wandering around drunk looking for food. So when we walked up to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patti H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok, honestly - consider the source and the age of the people writing the reviews. I am 38 years old and I live 3 blocks from here. If I were 10 years younger, perhaps my review would be different,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had a coworker bring back a large order from this place... so I never actually visited it's interior. Nor was I drunk, which I imagine every place should get a 5 star review when you're a drunk...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Two words: food poisoning.Never again. The atmosphere was amusing, but puking the night/next day away was not. Just looking behind the counter should have been a red flag.From now on I will stick...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carson H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The all time best place for late night food. The cheese fries taste like sand, but the "char dogs" are like heaven. The people who work there will insult you "Yo Barbie bitch what do you want on your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott K.

2.0 of 5 stars. OMG, just thinking of this place cracks me up. They should put this place in GTA4 as it's that ghetto fabulous. Late night madness is the theme here at this literal "shack" of an eatery. You scream...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

4.0 of 5 stars. My nights in college and for a few years after always seemed to end at The Wiener's Circle. I was convinced that they had the best cheese fries in Chicago. And then there was the day I decided to try...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food and naughty fun late night, what more could you want?
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Weiner Circle is great. Although it is definitely no Hot Doug's, it is infinitely more convenient and open pretty much all of the time.Weiner Circle has good, cheap dogs (have never eaten anything...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryant C.

3.0 of 5 stars. You have to love this place. If not for the food at least for the entertainment. As everyone else is saying if you end up here at the end of the night after the bars close you know you had a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

4.0 of 5 stars. When this place says char-grilled they mean it, no muss no fuss a real Dog and some great burgers too. Even the attitude of the two sista's behind the counter made the experience authentic.Good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was in Chicago for a business trip in February and it was a great trip. It was a foodies dream come true. I had heard of all the great restaurants this city had to offer but was so surprised to have...
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Yelp.com Review - by Darbi W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wiener's Circle is my favorite thing about Chicago. It's a shack. You should go there around 2AM and you should order a dog with the works and an order of fries with cheese. And you should expect to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We made a trip to Chicago to watch the Cubs vs. Cardinals a few years back and we stumbled across this place while going to get some beer at the 7-11. I didnt know what it was at first but then I...
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Best Dog and Fries in the City

Husband and I tried this Clark St. stand, and keep going back when in the city. We've tried a few other hot dog stands, and always come back here. Their menu is very simple--not lots of confusing choices. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ang R.

5.0 of 5 stars. There aren't many hot dogs I'm willing to eat, but this is one of them. Man oh man, the char dogs are tasty. I'm a big fan of "stuff" on hot dogs when I do eat them, too, and "stuff" might be good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Glenn B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Late night at The Wieners Circle! I was called, by the staff, a F*g, a sissy boy, a slob, a klutz, shown a boob or two, asked if I wanted a chocolate shake in between a few MFers. "every b*tch must...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karl H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had heard great things about this fine dinning establishment.So I was very surprised at the lack of customer service and how rude the staff was. I'm a customer and I demand to be treated with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My best friend and fellow Yelper (Erin M.) has coined it "Bitch Dogs" I would agree.This place is fantastic when you are at the 7-11 watching it from across the street, but not really when you are...
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Yelp.com Review - by DJ B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dirty, and Great food with an attitude!
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura I.

4.0 of 5 stars. What's better than watching people get verbally abused while ordering hotdogs at three in the morning? If anything, skip it during the day but go here for the night show experience.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Three stars for the day...decent dogsZero stars for the late late after bar crowd.This review is not so much about the place, as it is about their late night customers.If you want to watch a bunch of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Abra B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Wiener's Circle! It is the place to go to get an authentic Chicago char dog. But I can't take it at night when the drunken frat boys take charge of the joint. Best to go during the afternoon...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The dirtiest. In a good way. All those fine toppings piled up on my dog while avoiding the backlash from the cooks is a great way to end the night. Plus you need that liquid courage to not mind the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The dogs are pretty great - and the "cheese" fries are sublime at the right time of night.I always get irritated immediately with all the clever souls who go there because they think they have free...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Oh how could I forget about my drive-by experience at Weiner's Circle?! We had just got done seeing a movie and were driving by this fine establishment on a Friday evening when we heard and saw a man...
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Yelp.com Review - by julie f.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I lived closer to Wiener's Circle, I would weigh 200 pounds more. I love the Char Dogs. And cheese fries. So much. I want one now.Great spot, obviously it can get out of control, I have seen...
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Yelp.com Review - by Doctor L.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are so many things that I love about this place, especially the neon orange processed cheddar cheese sauce that puts all other processed cheese sauces to shame.I also love the total hooligan...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Great grilled cheddarburger and ok hot dog. Excellent, perhaps the best fries and cheese is super. Trouble is the cleanliness of the people behind the counter seems like trouble. I have seen things I...
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Yelp.com Review - by catherine r.

4.0 of 5 stars. like the hot dog. came here after going out.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you ever wake up on a Saturday/Sunday morning and find a receipt from the Weiner Circle you know you've had a good night. This place is the awesome after 2am. There are a ton of drunk people...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was very disturbed when my friends told me what happens when you order a milkshake...I hope I never have to experience it. Overall though, a fun place to go after a late night of drinking! The...
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Yelp.com Review - by brad d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ever get the urge to eat a hot dog and slur out "suck it, whore" at a stranger? Well, maybe you're a pervert...yeah, me too. This is the joint place for that. And I do mean joint; it's a glorified...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like The Wiener's Circle. They have tasty hot dogs and awesome fries. The girls who work here are also always really sweet to me. I can't remember the last time I was called honey so many...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like most of the reviewers here, I have never been here sober. When you walk in to order.....be prepared for a verbal assault, otherwise you will get eaten alive by the employees. After the verbal...
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Yelp.com Review - by kate f.

5.0 of 5 stars. My neighborhood hotdog place - I've never been here drunk, strangely enough. Char dog with ketchup, lettuce, poppy seed bun - hard to go wrong. I love the fries - a big, brown bag is more than...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, never been here sober. But it's awesome, if only for the entertainment value. The food tastes amazing when you're drunk and the insults are hilarious. If you're kind of sober (as I was once) ,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Negatives:Heartburn, undersalted french fries, more heartburn, loud obnoxiousness, absurdity, heartburn. CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE.Positives:heartburn, undersalted french fries, more heartburn, loud...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to this spot for over 20 years. The food is absolutly awesome. Now take into account I've never been inside this place sober and usually I've waken up the next day wondering why I'm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich F.

5.0 of 5 stars. For late night grub and great entertainment, this place has it!Well first let me say that I've never been here sober nor during daylight hours, so my review may be biased, but this place is awesome.On...
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Yelp.com Review - by marc r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Possibly the best hot dog/late night food in the city. These people are rude. I once saw the large lady behind the counter chase after a customer for not leaving a tip - and when she returned, before...
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not far from Wrigley so you might as well check it out.I wanted to go at night and try the "Chocolate Shake" but time didn't allow. So lunch it was which, I am quite sure, makes for a different and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Funny staff, mediocre food. I once watched one of the employees call some bro a "faggot" after she teased me about drinking malt liquor on the benches outside. Frankly, she had a lot of material to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am not all that impressed with the food served by 'the Wieners circle' its okay, not great. I think they realize how drunk most of the yuppies that eat here really are and just serve whatever.I will...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

5.0 of 5 stars. chocolate milkshake
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had never been to Chicago before so when I finally did decide to visit, I asked for a bunch of suggestions from friends and co-workers on good places to eat. Weiner's Circle was one of their picks...
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good God, drink enough beer and everything is yummy!! The mertz cheese fries are awesome! I just wish they had beer and somewhere to sit down at in the winter!
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Need a sodium fix? This is the place. Their perfectly char dog comes with amazing condiments (crisp pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions upon request, etc) and topped with celery salt.Their fries are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Do you come here for the food? Not really, well you do if you are drunk. What you also come here for is the verbal jousting and sparring. the vernacular of four verbiage. The assault on decency on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a one time deal folks....and although I say this every time I'm back in the Chi I seemingly get dragged here...or feel induced to introduce the Wiener Virgin to all that is the Circle. Its...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Order the double chocolate shake...you will not be dissappointed. Go in drunk and with an open mind. If you are prude or easily offended, do not go. If you love to complain, do not go. If you are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had my first Chicago dog (I think). I ordered a red hot link and a side of fries. The dog had a healthy dose of mustard, toxic green relish and a giant dill pickle. It wasn't bad but I was 1)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Princess G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live 1.5 blocks from the Wiener Stand.The food is greasy, great for the hours of midnight-4 am. My friends looooooove it. I personally have never purchased a dog from the buxom, noisy Hot Dog...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have been suspecting for some time now that Yelp is mainly populated by Trixies. The good reviews for this place now confirm it. Avoid.
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Yelp.com Review - by steph p.

5.0 of 5 stars. "HIT THE BUCKET, BIATCH!"& with that, miss thang grabbed the cash outta my SoCal friend's fist and dumped it in the tip jar.it's the timing of course. i've exchanged many pleasantries with TWC staff...
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Yelp.com Review - by jason t.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've never been here "after hours", because frankly, i choose to do my drinking closer to home, in less douchified neighborhoods. that being said, they do know how to make a proper chicago-style hot...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've lived here for 10 years and finally went. I think I avoided it for so long because of all the people that I'd see out there. Not a big fan of the drunk yuppies, or wasted college kids.Best...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nothing like a little verbal assault with your cheeseburger or char-dog. I thought this place was entertaining when I was a teenager and not-even-close-to-sober. But the way some treat those that work...
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probably more fun when your drunk at 4am

I've only gone here twice. It is ok. It is probably better drunk at 4am. I don't like being treated poorly so I don't say anything other than my order. They got the message and moved on to the next person. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by igor I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Every chicago visitor must come here at least once on a saturday night. other nights are good, but saturdays seem to be better. And no, i'm not talking about the food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosie V.

2.0 of 5 stars. Box your friends when they try to steer you toward the murky yellow light. It's a beacon luring you to lukewarm food & gratuitous ideas of Chicago badass attitude. It's not true that everything tastes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who needs enemies when you have the Wiener Circle? If you are looking for a bombastic place for cheap and greasy eats at 2 in the morning when the bars get out, this is your place. When you step in,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want to be offended come here. Although, I was one of the lucky ones to be complimented. "Thank you, Michael Jackson." I mean, I know I can be light-skinned, but skin-bleached Michael Jackson?...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

4.0 of 5 stars. DISCLAIMER: I have never met a hot dog that I didn't like. No...love.Good Lord. I just visited this place for the first time this weekend - how have I not been here before??? Where are my so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Louis A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I feel immature saying this, but I f**kng love Wiener's Circle -- especially after hours on a fri/sat night. It definitely has a gimmick...but it lives up to its reputation. There are always...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie E.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want a true Chicago experience, go to the Wiener's Circle. Preferably at about 2 - 3 AM. I strongly advocate that this place be renamed Heaven On Earth, because, frankly, that's what it is. At...
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Yelp.com Review - by Juan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of those places you have to try once in your life for the experience.Yes, you yell your order at the ladies and they retort with some vulgarity of their own. It's all very amusing and can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

4.0 of 5 stars. A fun place, decent dogs. Best experienced when drunk or at least coming down from being really drunk as you will have drunk strength that allows you to argue with the staff. Funny to bring someone...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give this place more stars than I should because it's open late and the atmosphere is good. By good I just mean different. The employees are foul mouthed and colorful characters, who realize they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

4.0 of 5 stars. When it comes to this Clark Street hotspot, you have to ask yourself, what are you willing to sacrifice for good food? I guarantee you, when it comes to the Circle, you're either going to love it or...
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THIS IS THEE "FAMOUS" WEINER'S CIRCLE??? WHAT A DUMP!!!

There must be some mistake. How can a place like this be rated 5 stars?!?! IT'S A DUMP!!! I expected this nice CLEAN fast food place with ample seating for everyone, but NO!!! I expected THEE BEST hot dogs in...
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Yelp.com Review - by J. C. G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Some rules for dining at the Wiener's Circle:1) Prior to arriving, get very, very drunk. Eating the food from this establishment sober could cause dysentery*. Make sure that you arrive after 2am.2)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chas S.

5.0 of 5 stars. There I was, out with friends, getting toasty, wanting greasy, oily, bad-for-you fare for less than 2 bucks (I spent all my money on booze and the Photo Hunt at the bar), so where do we go? Ah, ye'...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My all-time favorite hot dog stand. Love the char dog and cheese fries. Obligated to take a nap after eating here.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffiny B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a riot! But it's not for the faint of heart or overly frigid. The food isn't the best out there but I think everyone needs to go to the Weiner's Circle at least once in their life just...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiarash Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. I guess my politeness won, because the ladies at Weiner's Circle weren't the least bit rude to me.However, their hot links were far from charming. If, after a night of drinking and dancing, I can...
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

1.0 of 5 stars. So this place is known for the staff mocking and isulting you while you are ordering. It's a shtick that gets a little old but it is amusing enough I suppose. I will say it is more amusing at 3 am...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hal C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahh you gotta love good ol' fashion verbal violence. Well, I guess you don't gotta love it, but just in case you do, Weiner's Circle is in Chicago. Don't expect to come here earlier on and get the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Wiener's Circle thrice in the past week. They know me! So I went in there wearing a tight fitting, yellow v-neck and the woman behind the counter said "Is that...that's a woman's shirt...
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Scene: 3:20 AM on a random Chicago Saturday at a boisterous local hot dog stand. Our hero is confused as his drunk ass is jostled to the front of the line/mob.Wieners Circle Customer Service...
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinne W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went here on a Sunday afternoon and had a good experience, but was told to come back late night after being at the bar all night, because that was the "true weiner's circle experience". Sooo, I did...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The only place to get a true Chicago dog. And a chocolate shake. DON'T ASK!
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Yelp.com Review - by Nenette Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK, food here S-U-C-K-S -- we're talking PUFFY for 24 hours-- but whatever I totally get that it's more about the laughs you get out of this place My boyfriend (a native Chicagoan) took me here cuz he...
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AVOID Wiener Circle

The wiener's circle is a typical example of what chicago has become. If you grew up in the city you went there a few times in high school and soon realized it was a tourist trap and filled with 20 somethings...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's be honest: this rating has nothing to do with the food and everything to do with the experience. If you haven't checked this place out at 3:30AM in the summer then you're missing out b/c this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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The Employees are Rascist Price Gougers

DO NOT EAT HERE. My friend and I went in to buy a cheddar burger which costs $3.80 before tax and when our order came they tried to charged us $5.00 each, assuming we were unable to do basic math. We called...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Late Night Only

To be honest, I've only ever eaten here past midnight - but it's a tasty...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was OBSESSED with this place all through college. Anytime we made the trip up from Evanston to Lincoln Park I had to go here. It wasn't until I moved a block and a half away that I got somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this place. The food, the service, everything. The best char-dog going.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Chicago Experience Gone Wrong

The Wiener's Circle is just on par with many small Chicago dog stands that put out tasty, greasy, cheap eats, with the entertaining flair of customer/counter-help repartee . HOWEVER, it's popularity with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It was about 4AM and we'd been drinking for the better part of the day. This was to be the last event of the evening; something my sister had recommended and that sounded right up my alley. In...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lezah G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never been yelled at or sworn at Wiener's Circle. I think it's because I've been going there for at least 20 years so I know the drill or protocol. I go there because they have the best char...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yo biatch. Gimme a hot dog! You could be the last person in this place and the first one out. It's all a matter of who has the loudest voice and can be aggressive in getting your food. Homie don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dj z.

5.0 of 5 stars. polishextra grilled onionscelery salttomatoespicklespepperoncinomustardNO KETCHUP(and people PLEASE do not list your condiments with your order, that's the second delicious step!)thank god for not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't even live in Chicago anymore, but I got to thinking of the CIrcle.The idea of cheese fries is revolting. Went there for years privately yorking when they would apply the gooey neon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really couldn't say anything that hasn't been said. I've been there maybe 4 or 5 times. The dogs are awesome. The fries are greasy, soggy, yet amazing. It is a drunken mayhem. Expect fights,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Come to Weiner Circle knowing it's going to be highly offensive. If you want to enjoy the food come with the kiddies and family folk during the day. If you come at night though you should expect to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to the Wiener Circle for over ten years. I will never go back. The showmanship of being a boisterous "bitch" has in my view been reserved for the hours an adult crowd (usually after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Always an experience. The food hits the spot when you've been out drinking, actually the whole experience is probably only tolerable while you're drunk .
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Come for the food, stay for the fun I guess. The food is pretty mediocre, but the real draw is watching the staff call the patrons names. It gets pretty nasty but funny, just be ready for it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm more than aware of the fan following of this joint since I live close by. The rudeness of the staff is the only thing that made me give it two stars, this is the only place where cussing is not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overrated. Seriously. You're paying for the experience of being jammed into a small, loud, crowded room only to be yelled at by girls who'll probably mess up your order and possibly hold your food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Petronella D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I understand that this is a late night experience. I get that. And so I don't mind being hollered at by the employees, I swear. And the hot dogs are just fine, especially after a night of drinking....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Chicago-style hot dogs. Though it's more about the late night experience than anything else. Make sure you get the chocolate shake...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by steve k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the pleasure of taking my fiance to this place early on in the the relationship. It was nice and romantic for her to hear me cuss someone out when trying to order two dogs. I handled mine and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Top Overrated Spot

Indisputably overrated. I would love to hear an argument against this proclamation. The definition of the type of skuzzy spot people talk about to sound cool. Little do they know all the true heads are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beware... the cheese fries have the super fake-salty-grainy-I know I am going to feel ill after I eat these-cheese on them. I thought I was in for a real special treat when I ordered these -- totally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Davi d.

3.0 of 5 stars. When night falls, bring your game on and the insults slinging. Watch incoherent idiots get verbally bitch slapped by workers behind the counter. All this work just for a hot dog.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Wiener's Circle Go Hollywood

The Wiener's Circle will be featured on an upcoming episode of "This American Life," the award winning radio show that has been made into a television version on Showtime. (Search: "This American Life with Ira...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the people that are reviewing this place based at all on the food. Um, NO ONE comes here for the food. No, you come here when you are so drunk you can barely walk, and the IDEA of food appeals...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was a little excited when I moved around the corner from this place, but after two visits I'll probably never go back. Nothing revolting or offensive (aside from the TWO tip jars in front of me at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The hot dogs and other food are comparable to any other average hot dog place. But you don't come to the Weiner Circle for great food, you come for:florescent relish, angry drunk people, cheese fries...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by brendan l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Never been harrased there, but sounds like a blast. I'd rather not waste any time talking smack. It cuts down on burger time.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can't remember a single time that I've been here sober, but for some reason we all flock here after the bars closed.The food tastes good.... I think. The abuse is great and you have to yell back, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great place to go once the weather hits. You just grab a hot dog and some greasy cheese fries and sit at one of the picnic tables outside and watch the hoopla on Clark Street. Good times, good times.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the place to go and fill up your drunken belly at 3am before you pass out or get into a fight. Ah, the good old days. I miss this place now that I am respectable suburbanite. (ha ha)
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vaughn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Is it 3am? Have you written your name on the sidewalk with your own urine (or, if you're a lady, made something in the shape of a dandelion)? Have you tackled a parked car?If so, you're probably on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you haven't gone here drunk, you obviously don't live in Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been eating at the wiener's circle since 1982, so I must say I am a bit of a "circle snob". I grew up one block away and still make afternoon trips there with my parents for a family lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis H.

5.0 of 5 stars. As much about the attitude & abuse as the hot dog. I still think about this place frequently and fondly, four years after moving away from Chicago. Nothing like a little verbal sparring on your way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vinod V.

3.0 of 5 stars. AAhhh the Wiener Circle. If you haven't been, you're missing out. If it is past 2 AM, and you're happy, hungry and feel like a good laugh, nothing hits the spot quite like this place. I've stumbled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick I.

5.0 of 5 stars. An experience everyone should have at least once. Always makes for a bizarre end to a very drunk night. Just a few things to note for the uninitiated:1. Show up drunk, never come sober2. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thank you Wiener Circle for providing me with such entertainment.This place is hella colorful. You got some very funny people swearing at each other across the counter and then the people that work...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robb W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to a bunch of hot dog joints all over IL. And this one is one of the city's best. Cheese fries are a must. I would recommend this to anyone looking for the perfect Chicago hot dog. Make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place made my New Year's Eve. Somewhere around 2am, surrounded by drunks, abuse being shouted to and from the counter, people ordering chocolate milkshakes and seeing the overweight black woman...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Four stars mainly because of how fuckin tasty the food can be at 3am, when you are lit to fuck and need some greasy ass goodness down your piehole.Its that microwaveable cheese, the fat rich stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Late night only.Even if you are totally smashed, don't look down. Since this place only gets rolling after the bars close, or after Cubs games, there is some crazy stuff going on. Use your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was a little freaked out when I first went here. I did not know of the places reputation so I was seriously thinking about going home and making something to eat. The guy behind me must have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Timothy M. sums up TWC perfectly, but I have to add two experiences that epitomize the Weiner's Circle experience for me.1) Watching people order a shake and being offered Chocolate or Vanilla (see...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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It's not just the food it's the experience!

The fries are good! The hot dogs are better! But the real reason to drive out of your way after a night of heavy drinking is to experience the wonder that is Wiener Circle. The wiener circle girls never...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess S.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's no better place to see drunk Depaul chads get put in their place.And dont forget the burgers.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Timothy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, I think people are taking this place waaaaaaaaay to seriously. Maybe because it's in Lincoln Park or something. More than just an "R-rated" version of Ed Debevics, this place is a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wiener Circle is an interesting experience. If I have friends in town that have never been to Chicago I take them, just so they know I wasn't making this place up. I actually like the hot dogs....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael K.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's all about the atmosphere... and here it is unstable. Would be a fun place to take unsuspecting people, but luckily I was warned.Good char dog, but I did not like the cheese fries.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great little hut if you're out shopping and need a quick bite or are finishing up a night of drinking. I'm a vegetarian, but always have something good to eat here. (veggie burgers, veggie dogs,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy fries. The cheese fries look scary, but I am sure they are magnificent at 2am. Unfortunately, I came here mid-afternoon when my brother had to have a true Chicago hot dog, but even sober these...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atomosphere is hillarious but the cheese fries made me want to kill myself the next day, and I only ate one fry. The cheese was the color of nuclear waste and tasted like it had been mixed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by blake d.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place gets stars for decent quality vienna beef fare, late hours, parking, and cheese fries.This place will score high marks with you if you have struck out with the ladies at the bars, and with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the place for the ultimate funky hot dog experience... The Wiener Circle, has, bar none, the best hot dogs/fries on the planet, and if you get it at the right time, some serious story...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by S to the izzo F.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is nothing better late night/early morning....Five star Employee attitude. I love to bring first timers here and not letting them in on the joke. especially after they have had a few.......
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Herra Chink y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Alright, so I am TOTALLY glad that I was warned about this place before I came. I asked my friends about where to get a Chicago dog, and what exactly is a Chicago dog? They reply, it has a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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It's a "HOT DOG" place ----Whatdayawant

As far as Chicago style dogs go, this place is about as average as it gets. What is amazing is that this place exists in a High(ish) rent area. Sparce seating, I suggest the window counter at least there's the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's all about the cheese fries here. The cheese sauce is somewhat grainy, but I love it anyway.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Hmmmm

I always hear about how awesome this place is...most likely from people who don't know any better. I think A LOT less people would be eating there if they ever saw what goes down in the kitchen. I guess what...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharin F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really don't get why everyone loves it here. I love the rude black girls, but the cheese sauce is soooo gross. It's GRITTY. And SWEET. It's nasty. The fries are soggy too. I hate that. I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie B.

2.0 of 5 stars. wow i agree with Nicole ... their cheese fries are DISGUSTING. this coming from someone who will eat anything fried and cheese-covered when she is drunk. they are globules of some identified...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sari G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cathartic - healthy - anger management. "Are, You Anorexic B***?" yelled the waitress behind the counter when I ordered my chicago dog without the dog (vegetarian you see). I just laughed - highly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I knew what Wiener's Circle tasted like sober. It is so delicious when I am drunk I am drooling just thinking about it. I have a feeling that would be less true when it isn't 3am and I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My dad is coming to visit this weekend from New Hampsha. This can only mean one thing - a late night visit to the Wiener's Circle.The first time my brother and I ever took my parents here, my dad was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Drunk 5stars, Sober1star= 3star average. Frat guys who can't get laid come here to let out their anger on the tough talking sisters behind the counter late night. I've never been provoked by them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Wiener's Circle, whether its late night or even a quick afternoon lunch. The have a great char cheddar burger and good fries. The attitude after a night of drinking makes it a bit more fun,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Regan B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've visited The Wiener's Circle several times, in hopes of getting my share of the promised attitude and profanity. I've always been dissapointed, ordering my food and simply eating it, sans...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went here during the day, so I didn't experience the drunk bar crowd which is good because they annoy me...unless I'm one of the drunks in the drunk bar crowd. Anyway, the food was edible. Yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ed j.

4.0 of 5 stars. i remember crackin up so hard when i came here..the lady workin here was goin back n forth with my friend n she was roasted! part of it went like this:waitress: "getcho pink ass lipstick lips"o:"get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The outdoor pik-nik benches are a huge bonus. You might have someone pass out right next to you ot even worse @&*.Although it's a wienie joint the chicken sandwich is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Niki C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Worst cheese fries I've ever eaten. No kidding, the cheese is disgustingly chunky & separating. & I was drunk at the time, so if that tells you anything....The woman behind the counter was nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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Fun Place

This is the absolute best place to go pick up a great hot dog. Their charred hot dogs are so insanel...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I normally wouldn't give a hole in the wall joint 5-stars, but this place gets one on personality alone. I usually base my ratings on the quality and preparation of the food. At Wiener Circle there is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Loaded Hot Dogs

Get the ultimate hot dog here. Their dogs are loaded with all the goodies here. I usually like them ...
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Dogs With Fun

I travel from Colorado to Chicago every week, and I weekly scout out great little finds like this place!! These dogs are dang good!! I love the fact that they put the celery salt on the tomatos, so if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay. This is the deal. No true night of inebriation in LP is complete, for out-of-town guests, until you finish up at the Weiner's Circle. One should check it out at least once. Please do not go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Weiner's Circle is the only restaurant I actually enjoy getting yelled at. The scene is just as good as the hotdogs and cheese fries. This place is dangerous when you come late night because you will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Simply The BEST

Great location (Clark & Wrightwood, basically) ° BEST DAMEND HOT DOG IN THE NATION ° DO NOT FORGET THE CHEDDAR FRIES
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel w.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend, who was visiting from Los Angeles, read about this in a magazine and insisted we check it out at 2 am last night. I"ve never seen anything like this...the waitress was out of control as she...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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This place is a must-go after you're done at the bars. Who knows if the hot dogs are good…after a night of drinking everything tastes ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Becca L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I know visiting Wiener Circle is a must if you live in Chicago, but I just find this place kind of gross. I'm all about hotdogs and fries, but they just aren't good here (no matter how intoxicated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob T.

4.0 of 5 stars. A Chicago classic. All my friends from out of town insist on coming by here for the experience. The food is pretty good I'll give it that. But to be honest, I'm a little over the experience. I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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The best cheddar burgers and fries!

The Wiener's Circle is off the beaten track as far as Chicago eateries go, but all the locals know a...
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A Great Hot Dog

... But that's hardly the point at The Weiner Circle. For a first hand, almost sociological view of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Skylar C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I make it here a lot less than I used to, but it's always a good time. Basically it's really good hot dogs and fries (that probably taste pretty nasty during daylight) and the staff screams...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Get Insulted While You Eat

Their hot dogs are really so good that most patrons don't mind getting insulted. In fact, it's sort ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food all the time. Chicago classic by day, ultimate Chicago experience late-night. People forget how good the food is when they focus on the yelling, screaming between the staff and certain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jonah b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ahh, what a family-style establishment, bringing back memories of walking in the park with grandpa or getting an ice cream cone with Mom on a hot summer day. You know, it's a place where you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Holy cheese fries. Normally I don't do cheese fries.But these are indescribable. The charred wieners are great, the burgers are horrid quality.Go for lunch, not late nite. First of all, it's too late...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Aubrey K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the famous late-night hot dog joint in Lincoln Park where ordering your food innapropriately will not get you served. The appeal here is the dialogue between its LP following and the counter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Me, Myself and I.

1.0 of 5 stars. The food here is disgusting and just bad for you as many know. Even worse is the loud drunks that show up here and put on the "I'm gonna yell and be real clever and make people laugh" show...It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Max C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Greasy, angry goodness in a paper bag. DO NOT GO HERE LATE NIGHT, if you are offended by four letter words or the sight of inebriated yuppies hurling insults at young black women. Actually the women...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by a w.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the best cheese fries!! And its open reall late so you can drop in any time for some tasty, fried goods :).
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Abuse is served up here hot and fresh nightly. It's like an urban comedy show and fast food joint all rolled into one. Maybe you saw the ladies behind the counter on Comedy Central's Insomniac with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has the best late night hot dogs! They come with a whole pickle spear, and are delicious. The cheese fries are great too. This place is like none other in atmosphere late at night, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place - the staff is so down to earth and friendly and very tolerant - which you will have to be at late hours in this neighborhood with all the drunkards. A cool thing about their hot dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good junk food. Sometimes the extra attitude that comes with the food isnt worth coming here at all. Although I know that its known for that. I've noticed that this place is more popular among the LP...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Design G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the only place to go for *great* junk food in LP-- they've even got veggie burgers. Love the don't give me crap attitude, low prices and you've gotta love anywhere that has picnic tables...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sydney K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Like some abuse with your hot dogs? You'll get it at the Wiener's Circle, where the girls behind the counter will give you an earful with your order. The hot dogs are decent - I've had better,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille O.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of Chicago's best hot dog joints right in the heart of Yuppieville - otherwise known as Linclon Park.The food is fast and tastey and the crowd watching - either those dining at the Weiner Circle...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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what you've gotta know

If you're looking for a nice clean place to enjoy a dog...go somewhere else! The weiner circle is loud, rude, and crude! If you're a sensitive soul you may not like being screamed and swore at to begin or...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The last time I passed this place, I saw a one of the staff members flash a customer. It's a great people watching place, even if you don't stop in, however I suggest you do so every once in a while....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best cheese fries in chicago. I went in here for lunch and I ate the fries until I was going to burst cause they were sooo good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ren H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love going to this place after drinking just because I can laugh and be rowdy with other drunk people and not feel guilty for eating an awesome hot dog! I love talking back to the staff when they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This hot dog joint is very popular day or night, so line up and get a dog, char-broiled burger, and a pile of messy cheese fries. Supposedly the staff can be "rude" to you, but they always seem normal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug p.

4.0 of 5 stars. hilarious place to go after a night of drinking, the staff there gives you a hard time and you can give it right back, i almost had hotdog come out of nose from laughing so hard there one night
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Audra S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If nothing else, come to The Wiener's Circle at least once on your trip to Chicago. The mouthy service is part of the charm, and the prices are really low. It's a great stop after a long night on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to stop on the way home from the bars or on the way to a late night bar. The people that work there will give you a hard time and it can be very entertaining!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Second only to Taco and Burrito Palace in late-night eating quality, Weiner Circle can be a fun place to end an evening of drinking, especially if you feel your hunger encroaching on a belligerant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Can't complain about a free lunch right?

Wrong. I don't understand what all the hype is about with this place. Maybe I need to be drunk to like it, but I went during lunch and was just overly dissapointed by my meal. I ordered up a hot dog special...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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Average Chicago Hot Dog

Nothing special about this overated Chicago legend. The location and 24 hour service are great for the late night Clark Street crowd The food is just average.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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Legendary! by Sarah H. at InsiderPages

The Wiener Circle is legendary for late night food with rude service. Everyone loves to go to this place after hours and get a hot dog and cheddar fries. I've been once and I personally didn't love it but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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4AM in Lincoln park? by Chris H. at InsiderPages

This is THE spot to go to after hours, well, what goes for after hours, in Lincoln Park. Crowded with saucy yuppies and staffed by salty minimum wagers, the food is greasy and tasty. They've got a veggie...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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The Best Cheese Fries! by Rob G. at InsiderPages

The Weiner Circle is just a small place, but they've got the BEST cheese fries in the city. Their char-cheddar burgers are also great. There's not much parking or much of a seating area, but don't let that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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Cheese fries to die for!

Hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches or whatever other menu excuse it takes to allow the indulgence of the real reason to visit - the cheese fries. Only in Chicago. I've never had these kind of cheese...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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User review by shann0n0109

It is a great late night spot after a night of drinking. 2 words for you...cheese fries!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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Don't Go For the Ambience

This place is more of an 'after bar' place to eat before you call it a night. The food is great and I highly recommend the hot dogs and the fries with cheese. Don't be frightend by the surly cooks and help in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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BEST CharDogs

You won't find a better chardog ... or a more fun spot to get it. This is a favorite place of mine since 1988 and requires a visit every time if stop in on the Windy City.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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Nevermind the cover

Everyone makes too big a deal about the "character" of the place - yes, it's a shack, yes, the girls behind the counter aren't going to win any Miss Manners awards. But they _are_ friendly, especially if...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2003
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Want Expletives With That?

Do you remember the crabby soup guy on "Seinfeld"? Well, Chicago has a hot dog version. They serve up decent burgers and dogs, with a side of abuse. It's crude, but a lot of fun!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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An experience

The wiener circle is not a place to go if you want good food. If you want a good laugh, its a must. The food sucks, but you can't beat getting cussed at while putting in your order and dodging the food being...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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Service? Please

There are three reasons to go to Wiener's Circle: One, to have the help swear at you. Two, to swear back at them. Three, to get a great Chicago Style Vienna Beef dog and cheese fries. You have to go after the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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Good Burgers too

I was craving a burger so I stepped into Weiner's Circle to try one out. I had heard of the legendary late night hot dog/insult fest, but I'll save that for another day. Anyway, the burger was great. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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May I Help you?

This place has been a classic for years, sassy attitude, not always for show, but usually needed. Cold in the winter, eat outside in the summer.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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"The order heard 'round the world!"

You gotta love a place that you can walk into at 1am on a saturday night with an empty stomach and a full mouth of cuss words. The food is fast, greasy, and delicious. The char dog with the works will knock...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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still miss them

I STILL miss their fries...many a night walking home and enjoying every last minute of them! Been too long away from their fries and I am still looking for some in my new city!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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good grub on the go

their's are by far the best fries available, since the demise of uncle frank's on north halsted in the late eighties. the weiner's circle serves only freshly peeled and sliced potatoes that have fried o a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Lemme git one them MFin' char dogs!!!

Probably one of the best places to bring an unsuspecting out-of-town guest late on a Friday or Saturday night for some post-bar, Chicago flavor. This is THE best hotdog in the city, bar none. The cheddar fries...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Just Awesome!

As if crispy fries hot from the fryer aren't good enough these folks throw cheese on them for a late night, need some grease, fill up! The fact that they yell at you & treat you like an idiot puts Ed Debevics...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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Great drunk dining

This place is a great place to take a date on the first night out. Very Romantic!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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This one's a weiner

Gotta love their char-cheddar burgers. If you havent tried ot, shame on you!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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These wieners are winners

You have to try a char-broiled hot dog with mustard and grilled onions. WOW!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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"The Weiner Circle Is Great"

I was recently in Chicago for a wedding with my family. I was taken here after an evening of getting hammered with my cousin. We have alot of hot dog joints in Maine.....but nothing comes close to this one. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2002
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Good even during the day

So, most people show up drunk around 2am, but the food is fantastic sober, too. Why anyone would eat a hot dog (or hamburger for that matter) that's not off a char is beyond me. If you can stand the childish...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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yum

yum, just a dive but the best hot dogs in the city
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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LONG DISTANCE CRAVINGS

THIS PLACE IS VERY CHICAGO. THE FOOD IS ALWAYS AT ITS BEST.AND THE SERVICE IS GREAT THE GIRLS SHOUTING BACK AND FORTH KEEPS ME AND MY BOYFRIEND 37 MILES SOUTH OF THE CIRCLE COMING BACK & FORTH EVERY OTHER WEEK...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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Top Dog

Every time you walk or drive to the Wiener's Circle you know you'll be more then satisfied. They greet you, take your order,and serve you with a smile. There is nothing like biting into a Chicago hotdog with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Bad Mouthin' Dog

Even though you get cussed at while you order this is a Chicago spot I would hate to see change one bit. They're mean but they're fast and GOOD!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Undisputed King of Chicago

The dogs are great, I highly recommend the char polish Chicago style. Don't go for the ambiance, the surly wait staff (which adds to the charm) or the "movie theater sticky" floors, counters, and picnic...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Late nite entertainment

Not only is the food nice and greasy (in a good way) but If you go late enough, the staff (unintentionally) entertains all of the customers with their witty banter behind the counter. They seem to annoy each...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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AOL CityGuide

franks and fries served with a frown...
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Metromix

fast-food joint specializing in chicago-style hot dogs and cheese fries...
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Wcities

if you like to be insulted by surly servers while you wait for a plate of cheese fries at 4 a.m., then this is the place for you. of course, the harassment is part of the charm of this lincoln park favorite....
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IgoUgo

the chicago hot dog: two juicy dill pickles, three ripe slices of tomato, plenty of raw onions and neon green relish slathered on a charred red hot frank, all stuffed into a poppyseed bun. the wiener's circle:...
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Metromix

the char dogs are, comparably, a bit pricier than competing stands, but they are so amazing to the taste the price is irrelevent. the crunchy pickles, fried onions, celery salt, sport peppers, mustard, day-glo...
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Centerstage

great fries!!
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