If you see a line waiting to order , jump in fast!! This unassuming little place is worth it completely. Over the years we've tried nearly everything on the Menu and you can't go wrong with any choice!! Daily specials are a bonus. But will suggest starting out with Friday Fish Fry or the Above standard Chicago Dog 😋 The Staff always has Smiles and quick with excellent service!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicago Style Hot Dog
This is a fine example of the classic old fashioned one-of-kind roadside eateries that used to be so common in small-towns across the country, but which have now become quite rare, largely replaced by the uniformly bland and uninteresting fast food joints like McDonald's and Taco Bell that now blight the fast food landscape from coast to coast. The House of Dogs offers a wide variety of uniquely American specialties such as Chicago-style hot dogs (served up on poppy seed buns), Italian beef sandwiches (with mozzarella cheese and banana peppers), hot tamales, meatball or sausage subs, french fries, onion rings, milkshakes, sodas and malts, and many other authentic specialties of mid twentieth century food-stand cuisine. Highly recommended.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicago Style Hot Dog
What a neat little local hole in the wall. I was looking for a quick little lunch option for myself and three of my kids and I wasn't disappointed. Every other place in town seemed a little higher-end, and I wasn't looking to throw down $100 for lunch, so I decided to give this place a shot.
Pros: locally owned, unique eatery. Good food at good prices. Their French fries were hands down some of the best I've had, and they even have gyros on the menu.
Cons: Walk-up, take out only. There are seating options outside, but it was a pretty warm day.
Overall, I loved this place. In a sea of franchises and chains, this place stands out. I saw many locals grab a quick lunch here, and as they say, "When in Rome..."
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Absolutely incredible food and very friendly service. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. One of my favorite places in eagle river.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicago Style Hot Dog
Everything is good here! Haven't had anything I wouldn't order again yet! Pizza, fish fry, Italian sandwiches, loaded fries, burgers, gyros, and can't forget the Chicago dogs
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicago Style Hot Dog
Food is awesome. We had a Chicago style hot dog with Jalapenos added. Also ordered a Philly cheese steak sandwich which had cheese, mushrooms and green peppers all sauteed on a nice soft hoagie bun. I asked for a packet of mayonnaise. Might get banana peppers added next time. The sandwich was huge. The beef was loaded on and was very tender. Order at window and sit outside at tables. Will definitely be trying their other menu items. No malts made here unfortunately.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
This is a hidden gem and must go-to stop if passing by Eagle River. The service was extremely friendly, the kind of hometown friendly that makes you feel like you’re back home. As for the food, it’s sooooo delicious! We got the chicken bacon ranch, Chicago dog and fries and it was probably best we’ve had. Chicago you got some competition up here ;) Great spot and dog friendly.
Cash only! What a weird thing in 2023.
Good food, and personable team of workers. My chicago dog was a little mushy, but I'm not that picky when it comes to them.
You might run into some long wait times during peak hours. Most of the time, they will get it right.
The fact that they have an ATM in their establishment but don't accept debit is strange. Just pass the convenience charge onto the consumer so that you don't have to worry about setting it up. Otherwise if you're like me and don't carry cash, be prepared to use the ATM.
Overall, decent food for what you pay for.
One of the best beef sandwiches I have ever had outside of Chicago, If you are ever in the area stop in for some great Chicago style food. Friendly atmosphere. Cash only but they have an ATM.
