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Taste of Chicago
Category: Restaurants Hot Dogs Hot Dogs [Edit]
13802 N Scottsdale RdSuite 130
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 951-1615
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Taste of Chicago
15 reviews in English
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Review from Brandon Z.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/9/2011
Moved to AZ from Chicago about a year ago, and this is the closest I've found to a good Chicago hot dog. They actually know how to make them, which is a step ahead of almost everyone else around here. Their fries aren't bad either. A bit pricey unless you catch one of their specials. Good lunch place, plenty of tv's, friendly staff. Nothing compared to authentic Chicago food, but again, the closest I've found out here so far.
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Review from Marvin A.
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated - 1/13/2012
***************Consistently Good***********************
They close at 4:30pm .......watch your timing
Since we were going to a late afternoon movie ........ we stopped and ate first.
The Hot Dog Combo Basket with fries and included drink .......$5.68 + tax.
Everything was delicious.
I'm not sure ....... but I think their using 12 dogs to the pound.
I'd prefer 8 dogs to the pound ...... it makes for a far better sandwich.
Anyhow ........ their far better than Al's Beef or Lukes.
However, "Taste", will never be competition for Chicago Hamburger Company.Listed in: Arizona
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/16/2011
You'll find better dogs in Chicago, just about any place.
Here's the rub ... Arizona, is… Read more »
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Review from Andy S.
Phoenix, AZ
4/26/2012
This could easily get a higher rating after a second visit but for now i'll leave this at 3 stars. As a native of the Chicago area, I'm always craving some of my old favorites. I've tried plenty of places around town and Taste of Chicago has the best Italian beef I've tried outside of the Windy City. It's a kind of a hole in the wall kind of place, though it is clean and well maintained. I really enjoyed my Italian beef but it failed to send me into the ecstasy food coma I regularly feel in Illinois. The fries that it came with we're pretty mediocre and had a weird after taste. Not a whole lot of atmosphere but thats easily forgiven. Overall a positive experience, but a return visit is needed to get a better feel for the menu.
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Review from Georgie M.
Scottsdale, AZ
Taste of Chicago is an interesting place to enjoy some Vienna Beef Red Hots. I particularly liked their Italian Beef, but the best part is sitting around looking at the Bears stuff and watching the Cubs on TV. Not a lot of south-sider stuff, though.
Just look the Super Dawg statue. -
Review from Vincent G.
Phoenix, AZ
4/29/2011 4 Check-ins Here
This place is pretty delicious. I've come here for a while and the food is consistent. I enjoy their cheesy beef and their delicious fries.
So if you like greasy food and ESPN, this place is for you. -
Review from Beth S.
Phoenix, AZ
9/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Don't get me wrong, this place is tasty, but goodness sakes, did I seriously just pay that much for a hot dog that tastes like the $1.50 ones at Costco down the way?
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Review from Jo T.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/17/2011
I love this spot for a great dog and fries. No, it doesn't taste quite as great as the real thing, but out of all of the Chicago-style hot dog joints, this is the place that really delivers for me. I love all of the Chicago memorabilia inside and the fact that you can get Coke in a bottle... it just tastes so much better! I love stopping in when I can!
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Review from David B.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/30/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I don't know if it tastes like Chicago or not but it's reasonably safe to say that the stuff is cooked to order and consistently greasy and overstuffed, so maybe it is like Chicago?
The atmosphere is cool I guess, but I'm a Bears fan so it's cool seeing the old memorabilia on the walls. -
Review from Tracy M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/19/2009
I agree with Sean, as a Chicago native every good 'street food' type joint has the hot dog statue outside and the sports posters and stuff lining the walls.
Today saw me ordering a gyro and I really would not recommend this as a gyro place. The pita was good enough, but the meat was weird-dry and VERY lemony...tzatziki would hold it's own I suppose but the meat totally took away from the experience. Seven bucks for a gyro and small pop. Take that for what it's worth..........
I've eaten lunch here previously and I thought the beef sandwiches were okay, not great by any means but I'd order a beef sandwich way before the gyros should I lose my mind and patronize this establishment again. -
Review from Sean M.
Saint Louis, MO
12/18/2007
I'll give it to Taste of Chicago, it looks the part. Chicago sports stuff- check! And that's where the Chicago similarities end.
As I must do for any place that claims "Chicago", I tried the Italian beef. Hmmmm.... notsomuch. Pretty bland, overly chewy, too thickly sliced. Wait. Is this store bought? You really shouldn't have to wonder that. -
Review from Joe E.
Phoenix, AZ
12/11/2010
Very nice Italian beef and similar sandwiches (cheesy beef, barbecue beef). Nice thick-cut meat on hearty bread, with pretty good fries.
Quite a bit different from some of the other Chicago places nearby, but I really enjoyed it, and came by at least a couple times a month when I worked in the area. -
Review from Don B.
Manhattan Beach, CA
12/7/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Great hot dog even with only mustard and onions. Poppy seed bun was the best!!! Have enjoyed Chicago Dogs, Italian Beef and Italian Sausage sandwiches. Good food in a casual atmosphere with fast service!
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Review from Robert P.
Santa Monica, CA
1/2/2011
When living in my native Chicago I only allowed myself to feast on the city's renowned hot dogs on rare occasions. However, after living in L.A. for many, many years, I was *starving* for a real-deal Chicago dog all the time. So, when I temporarily moved my family to AZ, I was in Hot Dog Heaven upon discovering Taste of Chicago. Their product is as good as any in the Windy City, their fries are made of fresh potatoes and perfectly cooked, and the burgers are heavenly
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Review from David S.
Phoenix, AZ
8/4/2010
I've been going here for the past six months or so and have yet to have a bad meal. The owner is a very nice woman and it's a great place to have lunch and catch up on the latest sports news as ESPN is usually on the large flat panels they have there.
In terms of food I usually get the jumbo chicago dog combo ($7.00) which fills me up. I've also had the BBQ Beef which is also great. Being a Chicago native myself, I appreciate the good food this place provides at a great price. -
Review from Melissa M.
Phoenix, AZ
2/18/2011
Best. Cheese Fries. In the State. Hands down the hand cut fries are outstanding. The order is HUGE so share it. The Chicago dog was good, soft bun, tiny diced onions, yada yada - I look forward to trying their Italian Beef. The food is priced well and there were enough seats to eat in! If this place had a little better atmosphere, I would give it 5 stars. Also, not a huge fan of the employees, although I guess relatively surly cashiers and cooks is truly reflective of the Chicago Hometown HotDog joint.
Down the street from my office, I'll be back weekly! Where's the nearest gym????
