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Go here. Get the roe. Pretzel bun, medium prime beef patty, crispy bacon, avocado, and sharp cheddar cheese. This thing was epic.
We also tried the woody. It had portabello mushrooms (which ended up being deep fried, except this was not stated on the menu... they weren't bad, just not great.) and swiss cheese.
The roe was the winner. But the real winner was their perfect french fries. They are so good it's just not right.
The woman at the register was nice, and came out to talk to us. Very friendly.
The name grosses me out. The thought of going into a subterranean lair to eat makes me a little nervous. I am not a big fan of beef/red meat. I enjoyed myself thoroughly.
I don't know why or how this place has gotten hot on Yelp. I've lived in this neighborhood for five years and passed this place many times. I slightly chuckled at the name and kept it moving. It seems that everywhere I turn, I see reviews of this place. After a day of exhausting myself on/in the North Shore, I needed quick, comfortable refreshment. I needed a chubs.
As with most things food, I wasn't playing around. I ordered a footlong with chili, cheese and onions. The dog came with seasoned fries. Yes! I took my bounty home, cleared my dining room table, got a frosty cane sugar soda out of the fridge and went to town. In addition to not being a big fan of beef, cased meats sorta gross me out too (what am I doing eating here?). My fears were for naught. This dog was flavorful, filling and expertly made. I had chili, cheese and onion in every bite. This wasn't a front loaded dog. This was 12 inches of flub a dub excitement. The fries were every bit as good as advertised. Seasoned, crispy but true to the frying oil from which they came, I could eat bags of this stuff. As good as the meal was, I thought I'd have heck to pay, gastrointestinally, the next day.
Nothin'. Well, alright then. I had my chub and ate it too.
[...i think I need to drink some beer and, like, build things after re-reading this review....]
In a word "Awesome" Great food great people.
Carefully crafted burgers and dogs. Thought is put into every detail. Loved everything about the place.
This place, and the name, make me happy. So I decided to write an essay about it.
"My Visit to Flub A Dub Chubs" by Damian C.
Amanda, Justin and I were walking down the street known as Broadway on an unusually sunny, yet chilly, August day. The three of us had clear agendas and plenty of time to kill since we called off... err... did not have to work that day. The sun was just starting to tip over the side of the brownstones lining the sidestreets. The combination of mindless chattering and hours of walking led to one thing: EXTREME RAVENOUS HUNGER.
"Gosh, I am so hungry, I could eat a cow!" Amanda said as she strolled at a pace twice that of Justin and I.
"If you are hungry enough to eat a cow," I said, "then a cow is what we will eat."
We continued on our path in search of some delicious beef. Then, out of the corner of our eyes, buried just below the street level, stood a red beacon of beefy hope, joy, and greasy deliciousness. That beacon, my friends, was Flub A Dub Chubs.
Our eyes wide and our mouths salivating, we made our way into the depths below. Justin flung the door open first and we followed suit into the restaurant. The owner welcomed us into the small burger basement with walls covered in photos and flare, patrons two-handing their burgers with smiles all around, a television flickering, light conversation.
"Welcome!" he shouted from behind the stand as he directed us towards the food menu. "Gosh, everything looks great," Justin said as his eyes frantically scrolled the board of tantalizing options. Cheddar, bacon, avocado, chili, peppers, PRETZEL BUNS... there was no comprehending the little miracles one could create! "For today only," the owner said, "a free soda is included with your meal!"
At that point we all cheered; who doesn't love a free fountain pop?!
The three of us each placed an order for the "Roe" burger, chock full of cheddar, bacon, and avocado. "No avocado for me," I told the owner as he took note on his pad. "And I'll have mine medium-well!"
A few minutes later my basket, filled with seasoned fries and a medium-well piece of Heaven sandwiched between a soft and salty pretzel dream, arrived at my table. From pictures you can see how beautiful these little dreams look, but to have one in front of you will bring tears of love to anyone's eyes.
The three of us sat at our table, napkins in hands, crushing the burgers and licking up the last of the crumbs. "I don't think I've ever had such an amazing burger!" Justin exclaimed loudly for all the passers-by to hear. "Each little bite tastes like angel kisses flowing down my throat and throughout my body!" Amanda chimed in. I attempted to offer my two cents to the group, but all the angel kisses in my stomach made me too full for conversation.
Within minutes our baskets were empty and our stomachs were bursting. We cleaned up our table and took our plastic symbols of fulfilled appetites back into the restaurant. As our time together was winding down, we made a pact to frequent this establishment regularly. As we made out way out the door, the owner yelled, "Have a great day guys, and stop back in again soon!"
I believe that I have found the best no frills burger in Chicago right in the Lakeview neighborhood. I spread the Good Word of Flub A Dub Chub's to friends and co-workers each day and invite them to experience burger-greatness like my friends and I did that fine day back in August.
The End
*Not only are the burgers amazing, but it is locally- and family-owned, and that is another thing we can all smile about.
2nd favorite burger place in chicago!! (Kuma's #1).
I always get the Roe burger....ummmm!!
But the other burgers are good, it's the pretzel bun that makes it!!
Fries are good, seasoned with something.....
The place itself is cute, yellow and red....the order stand is unique...I love the place :D
5 stars for a nice little hot dog joint, the food was great and very Chicago.
Been here a couple times and love this place. I brought my dad here for an authentic chicago dog with all the fixin's. We TRIED to go to Hot Doug's since I live closer, but the line out the door is just insane. This place is just as good and is closer to downtown attractions that my guests want to see anyhow. The area around Hot Doug's is kind of crappy, near nothing of interest and the line is just RIDICULOUS. I will not try to go back there. At Flub A Dub Chub's, they are very kind, places to sit and the food is delicious. :)
After watching an episode of Man v. Food, we got an intense pang for burgers and sought out the goods here late last night. The burgers were solid - one time they were great, the next time they were overdone. I fashion myself a french fry connoisseur and the fries they provide with your burger were not only generous in portion size but were also delicious (so much so that I nearly OD'ed on the ones my wife left unfinished). The fries were a great combo of crunchiness outside and tastiness inside.
Recommended - a decent burger and the fries are as good as any others I've ever had.
Absolutely, hands down, the best place to get a Chicago dog. Don't bother with that crap shack at Clark and Halstead. This is the place to be.
I get the Flubby with everything except the peppers (too spicy for me) and it comes with fries. They have other fun things, too, like chili dogs, veggie dogs, burgers, etc. Price is more than reasonable.
The staff is friendly, there's cute outdoor seating, and they play the Cubs game. Can't ask for much more.
Good prices, I had two hot dogs, fries and a drink.
I should just say that well the iced does taste like snocones. I mean there is not that much to say about it, other than don't put ketchup on your hot dogs unless you want your picture on their wall...
So I just moved to that area and was walking around trying to find a bite. I looked over their menu and initially I thought $8 bucks for a burger and fries was ridiculous. But to my surprise, the burger (Bryan Burger) was more than enough! Seasoned fries were good but could have been more generous in my opinion. I also ordered the Roe for my roommate and boy did I get a lot of heat for his complicated order (which wasn't too bad... -tomatoes, avocado on side, +pepperjack cheese). All in all I am glad I checked this place out. I'll be back to try their hot dogs soon!
I have to be a real loser to write TWO updates for this place... But since I finally got around to trying a hot dog here, I figured I had to!
Chubby with cheese. Huge dog + cheese. Caution: you may need a fork and knife to tackle their Chubby dog with any topping. It's THAT big!
I've also run into the owners a few times, and they rock. Support this local business!! :)
As it turns out... they do offer limited delivery.... I'm so screwed now!!! :)
P.S. try some onion…
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mayb we came on a bad day, maybe we ordered the wrong burgers,, but i wasnt in love. i wanted to be in love, i really did. the decor, the owner behind the counter, tales of tasty burgers on pretzel buns (who doesnt love a pretzel bun?).
i had the roe -- toppings were good, alex had the hangover - a bit heavy with the egg and bacon. but the burgers were dripping oil, not dripping its own juices,, but really just oil. and it they were both super charred. maybe i should have asked for a re-do. baah. i can tell that this place has served many great dogs and burgers,, mine just wasnt one of them. but i will come back and give it a second chance.
The chili dog with peppers was amazing. This was my first Chicago dog and everything I've expected! The workers are a bit odd, but it just adss to the over all feeling of the place.
Okay, it's just a hot dog joint, but they do it better than anyone else in the city. I wish they had a proper space, but maybe then it wouldn't work as well. The dogs are top notch tasty and the fries are destination-bound-worthy. I"m not as fond of the Roe burger as others, I prefer the dogs. I think they could tidy the place up a bit, add a real bathroom, and really promote "The Wall of Shame", otherwise, it's tops.
Awesome, that just about sums it up. You can get everything you could want to eat for under 15.00. I ordered a dog, and my wife ordered a Burger.
I made a huge mistake...
Her burger was amazing, she ordered the burger with Bacon and Avocado, I know it doesn't sound that awesome, but it was one of the best burger I've ever had, especially because of the pretzel bun.
This place is better than Super Dawg and now I have to find a better place that Flub's... If possible.
Wonderfullllllllll!
First of all, their iced tea tastes exactly like a melted snow cone. It's just like the delicious blue raspberry syrup... I swear to God I drank like 3 cups of it. I would have had more, but I couldn't ingest any more liquid.
AND their fries tasted just like Susie's... If you're familiar with Susie's fries, you will understand how much of a compliment that is.
The guy that was working there was super nice, as well. Granted, he was busy talking to the boys I was with about sports the entire time, so I zoned out. But he was quite chill.
I had the chili cheese burger... which was rather delicious. Not party in your mouth delicious, but the fries and drink far and away made up for it.
Oh, btw, they have a ketchup wall of shame... Such a cute concept!
Stopped in here day of air and water show, dogs were excellent, fries perfectly done, and the owners were funny. I'll be headed back to check out the burgers which I hear are excellent also.
I have probably had 10,000 burgers in my life and from a thousand places. I must say that this is in the top 5! This was my second trip and I can't wait to go back again.
It's a very Mom and Pop place. The people working there (presumebly the owners?) greet you and thank you during your visit.
Now on to the burger... I ordered "Greg's Hangover" which is a burger with Cheddar cheese and an egg on top. The burger is huge and cooked perfectly - medium well, which is the way I like to order. The burger has a great seasoning and the pretzel roll seals the deal. I ordered a side of cheese sauce for my fries, and it was great as well.
I would love to try a hot dog or something else, but I will likely continue to have Greg's Hangover, as it is something I could never get tired of.
Highly recommended place - be sure to try this for one of the best burgers in Chicagoland.
Great hot dog joint! Great food (for what it is). Happy and friendly family staff....and cool to in sidewalk cafe...
I was out for my usual run...when I suddenly got a crazy craving for a hamburger. Actually, I had been craving a burger for a while...and decided that I would get a burger before I went home.
I saw this place as I was walking down Broadway, its actually kind of hard to find because its located in the basement area. Anyways, I went in to the best burger place I've been to since moving to Chicago. Being from LA, I occasionally crave In n Out...and have had to cope since being out here. I'm not going to say this place is In n Out, but I will say this place hits the spot. Everyone on here has already talked about how amazing the pretzel roll is, but I just want to reiterate...ITS AMAZING! The veggies are fresh and all around its amazing.
The only problem is the burger is a little too big. Like I said, I was out on a run when I stopped by and I was thinking that I could walk home instead of run (because who runs after eating a 1/2 lb burger?!?!). After eating here I was so full I had to stop about 3 times on the way to take a break because I was so full! I would definitely come here again because the food was awesome, but I'll probably bring a friend with me to split the burger.
Well now I know where the name comes from... man was I a chub eating there.
I lunched here last weekend on one of the first nice days to eat outside so as its getting warm its a definite plus they have an outdoor area although its a very small area so you can hear other people's conversations.... but take what ya can get with al fresco dining in lakeview.
As has already been said the family owned atmosphere definitely adds to the experience. The owners were not only very friendly and talkative to their patrons but to other passers by on the Broadway. A very welcoming place indeed... for me I liked this but for some it may be too much. I can see where some people would think their friendly attitudes are too much for them at their local hot dog joint.
We enjoyed our burgers and dogs thoroughly. Nothing too out of the ordinary I will say, but if you're looking for freshness in your dog or burger, but still moderately cheap they get an A + for that.
Will be returning for sure and it may replace my secret love for Clark Street Dog, however they are not open as late as the CSD so I'll still be making my intoxicated trips there:)
I really enjoyed this place. I'm new in town and googled best burgers in Chicago, and this came up.
I got a cheddar and bacon burger, and was impressed that they used prime beef here. As others have said, the pretzel roll is exceptional, as were the fries. Bonus points for having the soccer game on the LCD tv. I'll be coming back here, probably trying the hot dog next time.
Our order got lost because they were very busy and a bit short-handed. We had to wait awhile. Once it was brought to their attention they apologized greatly and gave us a $10 gift card. I was shocked as I am so used to businesses not caring about making you wait! As for the food, delicious. My wife had her first Chicago dog here. I had the Roe burger which is a burger topped with avocado. We'll definitely return with food that good and great customer service.
Flub-A-Dub-Chub's opened on a snowy day a little over a year ago. I know cause I was there.
I walked in with my friend Jim and we were some of the first to eat there. They didn't have menus up yet or anything, it was practically empty. Nevertheless, we made fast friends with the owner Sam and his son Brian the chef. I went in for the kill, tried a classic chubby (1/4 hot dog). It was fantastic, really. Ample, with great fries and raspberry iced tea on draught so I was smitten immediately.
I invented the Locastro. That L in my name? Yeah, it's Locastro.
Over the next year I would go on to eat a Triple Chubby*, the Locastro** and the Locastro PRIME*** as well as a few Bryan burgers and chubbies here and there. The food has been consistently awesome. The fries come out hot, the burgers are juicy and full. Owner Sam, his wife and son make up about half of the staff, and they're a hoot and a holler. It's the kind of place where you feel like you could get to know the people serving your food. And that's SPECIAL. How many times do the reciept slingers at McDonald's ask you your name, and greet you with a smile and a "Here, change the TV to whatever you want!"
I'm totally serious, I'M Locastro.
It's been a year since opening and the food just keeps getting better. Expanded menus, Brian is offering soups now and the photo wall has grown and grown. Chub's is the kind of place where you can always expect a good meal, no matter what you try.
The place is small, almost hard to find against the storefronts in Lakeview but well worth the discovery. A stone's throw from Clark and Diversey (Times Square LITE) and Belmont, it can't be beat. Get a bite, get some shopping in, get over to one of the area bars but remember FIRST...you gotta stop at Chub's.
I would venture, if I had a favorite restraunt, in all my reviews...I'd give it up for Chubs.
The Locastro PRIME:
1/4 Burger
1/4 Hot Dog, sliced.
Italian Beef
Pepperjack Cheese
Fried Egg
*I ate a double chubby in about 4 minutes, so Brian dared me to eat another one. I did. Triple Chubby.
**I was in the market to challenge so I ordered a concoction I'd come up with at home. My friend Mike suggested it officially be dubbed "The Locastro". The rest is history.
***Brian surprised me with it, I ate it in 5 minutes. Boom.
I am in love with this place. I go there at least once every week or two to get my burger fix. I am a huge advocate of the "Roe" which is a cheeseburger with bacon and avocado. Their other burger options are great as well (check out Greg's Hangover). While I mainly go there for burgers, their selection of hot dogs is rather impressive.
The owners are very friendly, and the shop's design is relaxing. The big game is always on their flat-screen TV. If you have a craving for a greasy burger or a loaded hot dog, you can't go wrong with Flub's.
My first Chicago style hotdog minus the onions.
Tasty hotdog with no dirty burps afterwards. Hooray! Hot crispy golden fries and a hall of shame photo wall for the people that like ketchup! This place is hard to beat. My rating is 4 stars!
Niiiiiice. My buddy and I decided to check this place out after hearing that management at our original destination was taking a little vacation. Great find. I had the Mr Big (footlong) with chilli, cheese onion, and my friend had Greg's Hangover burger (cheddar, bacon, and egg). The food was great; we went looking for a lunch that would leave us grunting and wanting to take a nap, and that's what we got. The fries were hot and fresh, and there was plenty of sloppy topping falling off my Mr. Big to eat up with my fries later.
The service was beyond friendly. The cashier was quick to give recommendations when he found out that it was our first time. They made sure that everything was to our taste, and shared a couple laughs with us while we watched "Stand By Me" on the biggest flat screen I've ever seen in a hot dog joint. Don't forget to write a message on the mirror before you leave!
We'll be back.
Recommended by someone in the neighborhood, Flub A Dub Chub's even had veggie dogs and burgers. First-off, the staff was super friendly.
I had a Chicago style veggie dog and it was perfect. The fries were some of the best I've ever had; thick-cut and fresh tasting. It's a couple days later and I'm still hankering for more.
I love this place. The family that owns and operates this joint is as kitchy as it gets, but for the love of god they know how to throw together a hot dog. They will chat your ear off while subtly filing your belly with wonderful, mustard covered goodness. The kids that work behind the counter probably smoke a little too much dope, but that doesn't effect the fact that I try to show up in this oddly located basement spot once a week or so. Get the 2 flubby special for about 7 dollars if you want to fuel yourself for 6 solid hours, or order the chubby if you want a ballpark dog at a non-ballpark price, and without having to suffer the humiliation of watching the Cubs underachieve for yet another season. I'd like to comment on the other enticing food options, but every time I get to the counter I've gotta have a dog with mustard, onions and salt. God bless this place.
Great family run place. Not necessarily the best hot dog I've ever had, but there also was nothing wrong with it. I ordered Mr. Big which is a foot long dog with the works, Chicago style. Me, not being from Chicago, opted out on many of the works but there was still plenty on it that condiments and toppings fell off when it was bit into. Do not order ketchup on your dog otherwise you'll end up on the Wall of Shame. (There's ketchup on the tables so you can add your own on the sly).
The fries were tasty - nice and crispy.
My friend swears by the hamburgers. I snatched a piece of hers to try. Pretty good! The pretzel roll was great.
The owner, Rosemary, is super nice and loves to chat. She was also passing out Hot Dog gum which was a cute touch (no, not flavored like dog, it was bubblegum flavored in the shape of a hot dog).
Next trip back to Chicago I'll go back here for a good, inexpensive meal.
We had a craving for a burger. Fast food wasn't gonna cut it. Saw all the great reviews for Flubbys here on Yelp, and decided to give it a shot.
Fast forward 5 minutes after ordering: THE MUSHROOMS! OH MY! I've never had anything quite like these, and I would return for them even if the rest of the food wasn't to my liking.....
But.... it was.
They have a burger called "Greg's Hangover". I pretty much had to order it, and I'm glad I did. Thick, and juicy, with the perfect amount of cheddar and a fried egg, on a pretzel roll. I'm in love.
My only complaint was the fact that there was re-runs of old 70's sit-coms on the TV. Archie Bunker is always funny.... but the screeches coming from his on-screen wife got annoying fast.
Congrats, Flubbys, on your one year anniversary coming up. We will be back!
I stumbled upon this little gem on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I ordered the Flubby Special, which consists of to flubby dogs and fries. Not a bad value for how much food this is. Everything was very tasty, however I now realize I prefer Char dogs. There was an old lady who was slammin' on a terrific looking burger, so I will be back to try one of those!
The tag line on the owner's business card is, "Come in hungry, leave with a chubby," which in Lakeview might mean something totally different than a hot dog.
Two snaps up, with a twist, for the tag line.
This "emporium" in really great. I hadn't eaten a hot dog in years, but my taste buds approve. Tasty fries, though less seasoned salt, please! Refillable drinks is a great touch, and so is the TV remote left out for customers to use.
I only came by to pick up an order of Cheese Fries, but it was yumm. Huge portion and it hit the spot. I think they put jalepenos in the cheese too. I can't wait to come back and try the other stuff.
They deliver now too, according to the new paper menus.
This is my new favorite burger place in Chicago. Still not the best burger I've ever had, but a damn good one all the same.
Ever since moving to Chicago, I've been on a search for a truly great burger. I could stop now and be perfectly happy, but I'll keep going.
Flub's is a great, neighborhoody place that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it since it's below street level. Make sure you ask to see the menu with descriptions so you're not just guessing at what you order like we did. Luckily we happened onto two of the most delicious burgers they have, The Roe and The Woody Allen. The Roe was amazing with the cheddar, bacon and avocado, but the Woody Allen with the fried portabella mushrooms was hard to beat.
The seased fries were crisp and good, but hard to pay attention to after I had just gobbled up a giant burger. The burgers are big, but flat, so it's easier to bite into. Also, the pretzel buns are necessary to hold in so much good stuff, but don't overwhelm the burger with too much bread.
I'd like to try a hot dog some time, but with burgers like these, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to.
Good service, good food and one great burger.
Eh, it's OK. I had a hankerin for a burger on a pretzel roll. Kuma's always has a wait, so we mosied over here. The burger was big and tasty, but they forgot to add the bacon I ordered. The fries were alright; nothing to write home about. I like that their burger patties aren't the size of a bowling ball, but a nice flat disc loaded up with toppings and encased in a sturdy, chewy bun.
My boyfriend got the polish chilly cheese dog. It wasn't so good. A tastless dog wrapped in an oversized bun, topped with subpar chilly and cheese.
I like the atmosphere of the place, and the price is right. We ate way too much for under $20.
42 reviews covering 2 yelp pages and not a word about it being veggie friendly.
You know, as in NO Meat. At a hot dog joint.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. I shouldn't step a foot in there with being on a meat sabbatical for the last 47 days (yes, I'm STILL counting - I'm not offically a vegetarian until I stop counting). And no online menu to enlighten me of any potential veggie alternatives.
But I was craving some carby and meaty goodness of a bright and shiny hole in the wall joint. And what do you know? They DO have meat free options other than deep fried potatoes, cheese and assorted vegetables.
Which means Boca burgers (not my favorite) and veggie dogs.
I went with the Chicago veggie dog, sans mustard (is it still a chicago style? I didn't ask for ketchup land me on their wall of shame). Pretty good but I think I've been without meat long enough that anything resembling the texture grosses me out.
Crap, I'm becoming a vegetarian.
But this place has great energy - the mom and pop behind the counter were so friendly, that I feel that this could be my home away from home in my neighborhood.
I was craving hot dogs and fries and came across this place by accident. The owners were very friendly towards everyone who walked in. The hot dogs and fries? Excellent! Some of the best I have ever had. The owners explained that they only use fresh ingredients, and they don't cook the fries until a customer puts in their order in for some. The place seems like a little hole in the wall when you first approach it, but the food and service is way above average!
Flub a Dub YUM!!! This place was one of those I felt I had to brave going into - and boy am I glad I did. Can't add too much more than what's already been said. I love the pretzel roll bun though - considering that's what we use at home when we make burgers! Heaven. Fries, so many of them and so unbelievably good! The owners are great, fabulous people.
Even more kudos for the flat screen with the Cubs game always on! And the wall of shame for people putting ketchup on their hot dogs. And reading the walls in here makes for some great entertainment if the Cubs are playing!
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