Everyone Goes Nuts For The Hamburgers At This Nostalgic Eatery Near Chicago
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published March 23, 2020
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
If you’re familiar with the Chicago north side suburbs, you’ve probably been to Des Plaines and eaten at this nostalgic burger joint. Even television celebrities have made the trip to this out-of-the-way eatery. Read on to learn why you should too.
Locals have been loving Paradise Pup since it opened in 1983.
Named for the river running through it, Des Plaines is full of down-home places to dine that people are willing to drive miles for, and this spot is no exception.
Inside this nostalgic burger joint, you'll find just a counter and cooks.
Other menu items include Italian beef, red hots (aka hot dogs), sausages, and milkshakes as well as a wealth of sides like fries and mozzarella sticks.