Reader recommendation: The Chicago hot dogs at John Panozzo Produce
From a reader:
I had written you I believe last year or the year before, recommending Green Street in the Kankakee area for the best Hot Dogs next to Chicago. Now I have come across the hot dogs that they are making over at John Panozzo’s Produce. Quite frankly, these are the best I have ever had. Better than Portillos or any mom and pop hot dog stand in the Chicagoland area, including downtown Chicago.
I am originally from the Chicago area, and moved down here due to business. I always was frustrated that I never could find a hot dog in the city of Kankakee that was made the Chicago way. Which is topped with fresh mustard, onion, sweet pickle relish (dyed neon green), a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Now I have, and I would really appreciate it if you let others in Kankakee know about this as well. Thank you, and have a wonderful day.
Sincerely,
Stephen R.P.S. I forgot to mention that they also use fresh poppy seed buns for their Chicago Hot Dogs at Panozzo’s. This is key.
P.P.S. Also let me tell you that they give you a deal of 2 Chicago-style hot dogs for $5.
I’m a big fan of John Panozzo Produce, too. Here’s what I wrote about them back in 2008. Amazingly, the prices haven’t changed!
“I bet you didn’t know they have a deli counter inside where you can get a sandwich for only $3, and a soup-and-sandwich combo for $5.50. For the sandwich, select any meat and cheese from their well-stocked deli case. If that wasn’t reason enough to stop in, I also find it to be a great place to grab last-minute perishable items for dinner. I can be in and out in about two minutes, which is wonderful.”
John Panozzo Produce is at 1310 N. Hobbie Ave. in Kankakee, on the northeast corner of Illinois Route 50 and Brookmont Boulevard.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed on Sundays until April.
Their phone is (815) 933-3305.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Always remember, Panozzos only uses the freshest ingredients on their hot dogs. The next best thing to picking your own vegetables out of your own garden!!! Don’t settle for second best! Make sure you buy your next hot dog at Panozzo’s!!