What's a Chicago-style hot dog without a little Chicago baseball? Cubs and White Sox fans will argue until the end of time over who's team is better and who has the better ball park, but game attendees can feast on a Chicago favorite at this South Side baseball mecca. Hot dogs (and hot dog value meals) are offered throughout the stadium, as are veggie dogs.

If you're looking to relish in a little fun when it comes to picking your hot dog, try this "sausage superstore." Hot Doug's has your basics—Chicago-style hot dogs are a staple—but offers patrons more than 10 always-offered standards, plus some killer designer dogs. From the mighty hot fire dog (formerly named the Britney Spears but now dubbed the Jennifer Garner) to veggie dogs (coined the Steve Diggle), expect to fork over $1.50-$3.50 for a regular-menu pick. Choosing a special dog will cost you more, but your $7 brown ale buffalo sausage with roasted garlic mustard and applewood-smoked cheddar cheese will be worth every penny.

Hot dogs, hamburgers and banana shakes? This South Side eating landmark is a sure hit to satisfy your hot dog hunger. Located on Western Avenue in the city's Beverly neighborhood, Janson's hot dogs will make your mouth water. There's no indoor seating, but the drive-in has a small selection of seating outdoors, weather permitting.

This hot dog "shack" has been around for more than 30 years and is a South Side favorite for juicy red hots. The walk-up establishment serves up the usual variations of hot dog choices, or you can daringly chow down on a double dog or a bigger red hot. There are a few spots outside to sit and enjoy your dogs, but at Fat Johnny's it's all about getting it to go, and your taste buds won't be disappointed, either.

From Swiss and bacon dogs to jumbo reuben dogs, this favorite is a Chicago tradition. Located on the South Side right where the city meets the suburbs, Wojos is famous for its hamburger and hot dog selection, the latter of which comes authentically topped with mustard, relish, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles and celery salt. With more than 15 different dogs to pick from (and 29 hamburger varieties) you won't come up short on options.

It may specialize in beef sandwiches, but Beefy's serves up basic American food classics, including mouth-watering hot dogs. The restaurant dishes out Vienna pure beef dogs, and if you're hungry, sink your teeth into a double dog, served with fries, of course.

With more than 50 years of service under its belt, Jimmy's has hot dogs figured out to perfection. If you're not from the area, don't be afraid to drive and grab one of its signature red hots, served fresh with fries that'll make you rave!

Looking to spice up your hot dog taste? Nathan's offers Chicago-style dogs, but pairs it with a menu filled with Jamaican delight. The tradition American food fare is complemented with dishes such as curried goat and jerk chicken.

If a regular hot dog seems too wimpy for your major league appetite, check out Murphy's Red Hots. Sure, you'll find plenty of traditional hot dogs, but if you're feeling daring, go ahead and attempt to tackle one of its signatures; dubbed the "Big Murphy," patrons can feast on a char-broiled, foot-long dog that's sure to max-out anyone's tummy, for about $5.

What's a Chicago-style hot dog without a little Chicago baseball? Cubs and White Sox fans will argue until the end of time over who's team is better and who has the better ball park, but game attendees can feast on a Chicago favorite while eyeing the ivy landscape of Wrigley Field and enjoying the setting of a Cubs game, a perfect date with summer in Chicago.

Chicagoans will say that a Chicago-style hot dog is the best, but America's Dog doesn't forget about everyone else. The red hot restaurant serves up variations from cities across the country. Feast on a New York Dog (sauerkraut and brown mustard), a Kansas City Dog (melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and yellow mustard) or a Pittsburgh Dog (chili and yellow mustard), among others. In 2004 the restaurant served up a red hot at the Taste of Chicago measuring 32 feet: a world record.

If you're looking for an authentic Chicago-style hot dog served with a side of attitude, welcome to Wieners Circle. This late-night Lincoln Park hot spot has been seen in movies and on TV, and you'll feel like you're on candid camera once you enter the shoebox-size building. A definite must for late-night hunger pains, you can fill up on cheese fries, true Chicago hot dogs and burgers, all while getting harassed by workers from behind the counter. Be sure to bring your best second-grade name-calling skills or you'll regret it; whatever you do, don't forget to tip.

You probably never had the opportunity to pay $250 for a hot dog...until now. At Chubby Wieners, you can wash down a "chubby dog," a larger dog measuring seven inches long and an inch in diameter, with a 20-year-old bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label Scotch. The less daring can settle for just the hot dog for only a few bucks.

Steamed and served fresh with all the right fixings, this Bucktown hot spot should be familiar to any who've dwelled or passed through the area. This hot dog stand gives meaning to the term "old fashioned," and for a couple bucks you get a juicy dog served right: with crispy fries on the side.

Champing at the bit for a good hot dog? Head straight to the source of all-things hot dog: the Vienna Beef factory. From hot dogs to bagel dogs, Vienna Beef red hots go hand-in-hand with Chicago-style dogs. The company serves up its tasty dogs in the factory cafe (which also has a decent selection of other eats). Love 'em? Buy a whole case to take home.

If you're looking for an in-and-out hot dog fix on your lunch hour, head to Downtown Dogs. It'll cost you a little over $3 for a dog, but you can feast on your hot dog fancy in the restaurant's outdoor seating area.

What started as just a hot dog stand called "The Dog House" in 1963 has evolved into a Chicago-area hit. Since owner Dick Portillo opened his first hot spot on North Avenue in Villa Park, his hot-dog empire has exploded, with more than 30 Portillo's locations in existence—many scattered around the greater-Chicago area—all offering its delectable hot dog treats. The restaurants sport different themes but offer the same classic beef hot dog, topped with mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a "perfectly steamed" poppy seed bun.

Back in 1948 it was just an ordinary hot dog stand. Today, it's a Chicago staple that's a landmark spot for the ultimate Chicago hot dog. This '40s-style drive-in serves up what it says isn't a wiener, frankfurter or red hot but an exclusive Superdawg (insert registered trademark here), paired with Superfries. Dogs come with all the trimmings—golden mustard, tangy piccalilli, kosher dill pickle, chopped Spanish onions and a memorable hot pepper—and can be washed down with drive-in favorites such as shakes and malts.

This hot dog spot continues to make mouths water with its famous hot dogs. Dog lovers get their pick of having their red hots grilled or boiled and topped with mustard, relish, onion, pickle, tomato, peppers and celery salt, all served on a poppy seed bun. The fast food joint's hot dogs are complemented with a full menu of other selections be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

If you're looking for a hot dog in the city, you can't miss Wolfy's...literally. The West Rogers Park establishment's signature sign isn't one that's easy to miss, with its a giant hot dog stabbed with a fork towering high in the sky, and neither are the dogs. Red Hots will cost you just a few bucks, but are piled high with condiment delights.

If you've got a late-night or early-morning craving for a hot dog, rest assured, it's not hard to find one. This Wicker Park hotspot is open into the wee hours of the morning (sometimes until 6 a.m.) to satisfy your late-night hunger. You can even place your order online and have it delivered.