Open since July, Uptown Waterdawg is everything you’d hope for in a quintessential Chicago-style hot dog joint. If you’re new in town, this is a good place to stop to get acquainted with a Chicago favorite. Do it up right and order your dog with everything. That means you’ll get a Vienna beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun, topped with yellow mustard, sweet relish, tomato, diced onion, a kosher dill pickle, sport peppers, and a sprinkle of celery salt. Even if you don’t like hot dogs typically, we can assure you that a true Chicago dog will change your life. 

Make sure you order with a side of crinkle-cut french fries and go hungry so you can grab dessert: Uptown Waterdawg offers a delicious selection of creamy gelato that really hits the spot after the salty dinner fare. A few flavors you can expect are birthday cake, pistachio, and coconut almond chip. Try it for dinner this week and you’ll be hooked!