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Hefty's Coney Island
Redford, MI
Photos courtesy Richard Weiss

Check out the Hefty's Coney Island in Redford, MI near Farmington HIlls. This hot dog joint features a big ol' hot dog on its roof, leaving no doubt to travelers passing by that their dogs mean business. 08-08

(Far left) Hefty's as seen from the street

(Near left) The big dog on the roof

Coney Island Wiener Stand
Fort Wayne, IN
Photos and info courtesy Alan Culley

Here's the famous Coney Island Wiener Stand in Fort Wayne, IN. Coney Island has some good food and should see an increase in their evening business once the downtown ball park opens up for the Fort Wayne Wizards. 12-08

(Far right) The Coney Island stand

(Near left) The sign showing off "Ft. Wayne's Famous."

George's Dog House
Huntington, IN
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

Here's a eye-catching sign located in Fort Wayne, IN. Unfortunately George's Dog House is out of business, but a neat sign was left behind. 01-09

Henry's Drive-in
Cicero, IL
Photo courtesy chibbqking

Henry's is a familiar place for those familiar with the Cicero area of Chicago. The drive-in eatery sports the theme "It's a meal in itself" while the neon sign and attached hot dog shows off the type of eatery Henry's is.

Henry's is located along Ogden Avenue which is old Route 66 in town. 02-09

Don's Hot Dogs
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy chibbqking

Check out Don's Hot Dogs in Chicago, IL. Don's is another roadside hot dog joint in the Chicago area that features a hot dog character, this one pouring mustard on itself on top of the roof. According to the sign, Don's has been around since 1963. 02-09

Duk's Hot Dogs
Chicago, IL
Photo and info courtesy chibbqking

Check out this little hot dog stand that looks like it belongs on a boardwalk. Duk's Hot Dogs has been a part of Chicago since 1954 and was once called Donald Duk's. Once Disney got word of the name, they sued Donald Duk's for trademark violation of their venerable character Donald Duck. The owners had named the place after themselves. See this site for more information. 05-09

Krekel's Burgers and Custard
Springfield, IL
Photo and info courtesy Chibbqking

Next time you're in the Chicago, IL area, check out the Gene & Jude's. Located in Chicago since 1946, Gene & Jude's features some great dogs. 05-09

Doug's Dogs
Chicago, IL
Photo and info courtesy Chibbqking

Doug's Dogs is an interesting hot dog joint found off the roadside. According to the Chicago BBQ King site, Doug's offers both beef and port hot dogs. Not only that, Doug's seems to have a statue of liberty figure on the top of the roof. And yes, Doug's is located in Chicago. 05-09

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