Chicago’s Last Original Drive-in Has Been Family-Run for 76 Years | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“Superdawg is the last drive-in restaurant in the city of Chicago, and has been in business for 76 years.” Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with the Drucker family, owners of Superdawg in Chicago. Founded in 1948, the restaurant is still family-run and is the city's last original drive-in spot.




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[salsinatorsalsa]

the way they slather the mustard looks so satisfying lmao

[MattSalkeldMusic]

This place is an absolute machine of efficiency, organization and quality. My OCD brain LOVES THIS

[de_wtam]

We stopped there on our way through Chicago a couple weeks ago. They were so quick! The fries stayed crispy just like they designed. What a wonderful spot to visit.

[ohnoyce]

That French fry cutter is next level! 🤯

[Muckian]

Big props to that couple you can see by the speed that they are operating that they are still regularly working on the passe and phones.

[alh]

I hope they’re in business for many generations to come. I can tell they have tons of pride in their craft.

[goobah]

Actually one of the most special dogs in the entire world. Let alone just Chi. Go if you get a chance, all of the details make the experience.

[sirgallant]

Sorry, but why is nobody talking Abt this mans mustard application. That is technique 🤣

[plankface]

Thank you Don, I’ve enjoyed your dogs and fries for 55 yrs and counting 😍👊🏻✌🏻

[shoeless]

Places like this is what makes Chicago and this country so special

[PMoneyMillion]

Families like this are what make the US so great. Hope I get the chance to visit someday.

[kotkaconforza]

Love how everything looks and the vibes. Hope they will continue for generations to come.

[jeffhatmaker]

Kudos to the wife. Still diligently taking orders after decades.

[kickbackweyoung]

I live in New Zealand and this is the first hotdog place I’ve seen where I immediately wish I could teleport & eat. Family owned too!!! Love this content, much love to the family ❤

[connie]

I grew up in Chicago and have been going to Super Dawg for over 40 years. Nothings beats that juicy dog nestled in a box with those tasty fries. Best dog in town!

[sheiladenton]

I love this story. I love the fact that it's a family run business

[deandredunbar]

hand cut crinkle fries is a flex idc what anyone says

[StonerCreek]

The attention to detail regarding the vents in the box is top-notch! I've always cracked the lid on my to go orders to keep the fries and such to not steam and stay crisp.

[adamdambrov]

I have been there twice. Never fails to satisfy and I prefer the Superdawg green tomatoes to red ones. Their dog is also a jumbo dog made specially for them, which I like better than the thin ones typically served in Chicago. The best representation of a Chicago dog IMHO. I can never finish all the fries.

[delphium]

Back when I had family in Chicago, I would always hit up Superdawg at least once, usually on the way to O’Hare