Jaenicke's Hot Dogs

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605 Armour Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Phone: (815) 932-2284

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Neighborhood: Bourbonnais

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  3.9 stars - Based on 57 reviews

#9 out of 77 restaurants in Bourbonnais

#1 of 1 Desserts in Bourbonnais

5 star				16 reviews	28%
4 star				26 reviews	46%
3 star				10 reviews	18%
2 star				2 reviews	4%
1 star				3 reviews	5%

Top Reviews of Jaenicke's Hot Dogs

11/13/2024 - Jeffrey R.
Located in Bourbonnais, Jaenicke's Drive-In has been a local favorite since 1940, offering a simple yet satisfying menu of hot dogs, pretzels, burgers, and ice cream. The classic drive-in experience is perfect for enjoying a nostalgic meal outdoors, with signature items like the Deluxe Red Hot and Creamy Root Beer being standouts. Despite its unassuming appearance, Jaenicke's Drive-In continues to attract patrons from near and far with its affordable prices and comforting Midwest comfort food.

08/16/2024 - Mike
Grew up in Kanakee,Bourbonnais... ITS THE BEST.. Miss it since I moved away. AWESOME!!

06/29/2024 - Eric J.
Best time spent

06/19/2024 - Del McGee
I loved these dogs when I lived there, and I go there every time I'm back in town. The chili sauce is what makes this hotdog so good. If they were to put a good all beef dog under it, they would be GREAT!

06/15/2023 - Still THE BEST
Well, let's just call it what is is......."A Religious Experience". I have been a REGULAR at Jaenicke's since the 1968. So, after 50+ years of patronage, I believe that I can certainly endorse this establishment. Furthermore, when one drives over 2 hours for a "Red Hot Run", it's not just to see the flat highways of Illinois.
This is one of the places from my golden childhood in Kankakeeland. Jaenicke's has been a staple point of destination after Minor League, Little League, Junior High events, High School hangout, College, Weddings, Funerals, Wakes, Graduations, Reunions & special times. Without question, the consistency of their menu has remained after all these years! Signature items: Deluxe Red Hot (Sauce, Cheese & Onions), Homemade Creamy Root Beer, Green River Floats, Sauce Buns & the Italian Beef (Double Provolone & Peppers w/ Au Jus). I have been lucky enough to have been the 1st customer of the season 3 x. The annual pilgrimage from Indiana to Illinois has been repeated for decades. I even have an original painted menu board hanging in my kitchen when they remolded years & years ago. We have tried to duplicate the "sauce" recipe countless times for all of us out of towners. It's just not the same. This "sauce" is local legend. It's almost puree and is on the sweet side. Warning: It's very addicting. You may need an intervention as you can't eat just one. Think about it? They have Sauce Buns on the Menu and it's a Big seller. What is a Sauce Bun? A steamed hot dog bun with just the sauce on it. No, it's not a Sloppy Joe. This is way beyond that correlation. This is a Bend a Knee moment. So, Get in your Plane, Train or Automobile, set the GPS and head out. Tell them Beaumont sent you!

04/14/2023 - Carl Thompson
The best hot dogs in town

10/23/2022 - Goest eats
You close to early

09/03/2022 - Dan
Need to work on your service, they had a lot of trouble getting the order for the person in front of me, then it was my turn, I went up to the window but they shut the window and turned their back on me, she was enjoying her drink while I waited, looked at me twice but did not take my order, waited for several minutes then left, extremely rude to treat customers like that!

03/06/2022 - MenuPix User
Unbelievable my daughter ordered food for the family. She got the regular cheese bites
But they gave her the hot cheese bites.
Boy are they hot spicy.
So she called to tell them. The lady told her next time you should articulate better when ordering. WOW if I ever spoke to someone like that at my job I would be gone. No words just awful customer service and rude behavior..
Those went in the garbage.

09/29/2021 - MenuPix User
BEST HOT DOGS EVER AND ALWAYS

07/27/2021 - Jr
They've gone downhill in the last year. Something tastes different. I wonder what happened.

06/11/2021 - S Cromwell
Could not wait for my first hotdog the season. What a Disappointment there was hardly any sauce, cheese or onions on it. Evidently there profit margin is more important than quality of their product. They have lost a long time customer !

02/20/2021 - David Rambo
Always have to eat here several times when I'm in town!!!

09/17/2020 - MenuPix User
When is your last day for the year

07/10/2020 - Shandon Mickelson
Love this Place awesome People. Bring the Whole Family!