This Tiny But Delicious Restaurant In Illinois Proves That Good Things Come In Small Packages
By Linze Rice|Published June 13, 2023
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
From fine dining to a mom-and-pop hole-in-the-wall, there is a seemingly unending stream of mouthwatering food options in Illinois. Here, we like to keep it simple, fresh, and cook from the heart. This isn’t Texas — we don’t need to showboat with steaks the size of windshields. Instead, we’re perfectly happy packing a major punch into a tiny package. That’s one of the reasons this tiny hidden gem restaurant in Chicago, IL is one of my favorites of all time.
Byron's Hot Dogs, 1017 W Irving Park Road, is located on the North Side of Chicago about a 10-minute walk from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, and just next to the Sheridan "L" station.
Otherwise, your best bet is a spot on the patio, though lots of customers love to grab their food on their way commuting from the train, bus, or walking to a nearby block. This place is the definition of a neighborhood diner.
Actually, one of my favorite lighter things to get here is a simple grilled chicken breast salad. Although an uncomplicated dish, it's something I think about at least once a week.
Of course, you can never go wrong with Italian beef in Chicago. Pro tip: Add on some giardiniera for some extra spice, crunch, and Windy City flavor.
And when the fry bag looks like this, you know it's going to be good.
Have you ever been to this tiny hidden gem restaurant in Chicago, IL? What’s your favorite thing to order? Have another must-visit tiny restaurant in mind? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip now by checking out the Byron’s Hot Dog website and the Byron’s Hot Dog Facebook page. And if you want to get in the Chicago mood before chowing down on your Chicago dog, check out this awesome drone footage of the city!
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