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Chicago's legendary cash-only hot dog stand with a cult smashburger: two thin griddled patties, American cheese, special sauce, and fries included for $7.68.
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Redhot Ranch began as 35th Street Red Hots in 2005 near White Sox Park, founded by Barry Nemerow and Jeff Greenfield. In 2013, inspired by In-N-Out, the team introduced the RHR Double Cheeseburger and created one of Chicago's most enduring smashburger institutions.
The burger is a true griddle smash: two beef balls pressed thin on a hot flat-top for lacy, caramelized edges, topped with American cheese, special sauce, lettuce, tomato, and diced onion. The meal includes fresh-cut fries and remains one of the best-value burgers in the city.
Time Out Chicago currently lists it #4 in the city, Chicago Magazine featured it in both Burger Quest and 50 Best Restaurants, and Maggie Hennessy included it in her top 5 picks from The Burger Bible.
The queen of my heart forever, and probably the best value meal in Chicago, based on price per square inch of perfect deliciousness.
Their burger is smashed thin with crispy edges, and it's one of the best in the city at its price range.
This hot dog and fried shrimp stand is a favorite for greasy late-night eats, and its double cheeseburger is arguably the best deal in town.
For the past handful of years, my birthday ritual has been picking up a double cheeseburger at Redhot Ranch and a bottle of red from Red & White Wines.
Simple, deliciously greasy cheeseburger with thin patties edged in crunch and a tangy slick of dressing.
One of my favorite cheeseburgers in Chicago - two 3-ounce beef patties seared on a griddle.
Double cheeseburger with cheese is one of the best bang for your bite deals in Chicago.
The meat is good quality and seasoned well and those smashed crispy bits can't be beat.