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Little Joe's

Little Joe's Little Joe's is a family-owned hot dog joint and American restaurant that has been serving customers since 1969. The founder, Anna Cumbo, moved from Italy to Chicago when she was 14 and brought her passion for cooking with her. Little Joe's prides itself in making everything from scratch including the giardinera, meatballs, and beef. Anna's daughters now run the restaurant while she still occasionally helps out in the back kitchen. With over 50 years of experience, Little Joe's has been recognized for its excellence by being inducted into the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame and being featured on Chicago's Best TV. Come taste why their customers say the taste hasn't changed in almost 50 years.
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WGN is hosting this years Chicagolands Bear Hot Dogs bracket! Thank you to our amazing customers for the nomination and ...
06/03/2026

WGN is hosting this years Chicagolands Bear Hot Dogs bracket! Thank you to our amazing customers for the nomination and votes! Vote using the provided link and let’s go to the final 4!

Of all the great food Chicago has to offer, there’s nothing like a good hot dog in summer. To celebrate the start of summer and promote small businesses in the greater Chicagoland area, we ar…

01/02/2026

How do you like your Little Joe's Beef?
Let's hear it.

Don't feel like cooking, we got you covered! We are taking pre-orders for your favorite Little Joe's food for the holida...
12/19/2025

Don't feel like cooking, we got you covered!
We are taking pre-orders for your favorite Little Joe's
food for the holidays! Call us at 708-352-9696 to place your order today and pick up on Christmas Eve. Support Local.
Thank you fans!

Check out what  has to say about our hot dogs on his YouTube review (https://youtu.be/zhuvbGR-gwk). Appreciate the drop ...
12/03/2025

Check out what has to say about our hot dogs on his YouTube review (https://youtu.be/zhuvbGR-gwk). Appreciate the drop in and happy you enjoyed the hot dogs!
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Frank The Tank Fleming from Barstool dropped in recently and gave our dogs a Triple. Thanks for stopping in, we are happ...
12/03/2025

Frank The Tank Fleming from Barstool dropped in recently and gave our dogs a Triple. Thanks for stopping in, we are happy you enjoyed our dogs

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06/20/2025

Well we made it that far. Thank you all who voted for us. We lost by just a very few votes. The best part of this was seeing old friendly faces again and some new ones too, it’s a win for us!
We will try again next year. In the meantime stop in for a beef sandwich and say hi!

Address

20 E Plainfield Road
Countryside, IL
60525

Directions to E Plainfield Road in Countryside:

Public transport:
1. Take the Metro train and get off at Countryside station.
2. Walk towards La Grange Road and turn right.
3. Walk straight until you reach E Plainfield Road.

Driving/parking:
1. From I-55, take exit 279 for Joliet Rd/US-12 towards La Grange/Countryside.
2. Turn left onto US-12 W/Joliet Rd and continue straight.
3. Turn right onto E Plainfield Rd and look for available parking spots.

Note: There are several restaurants located along E Plainfield Road, so be sure to check the address of your desired restaurant before heading there.

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 8pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8pm
Friday 10:30am - 8pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm

Telephone

(708) 352-9696

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What people say

Hot dog restaurants are a staple in American cuisine, and Little Joe's in Countryside is no exception. What sets this hot dog joint apart from the rest is their commitment to using homemade recipes that have been passed down through generations. The restaurant was founded by Anna Cumbo and her husband Angelo in 1969, and they named it after their son Joe. Anna's passion for cooking shines through in every dish she creates, from the giardinera to the meatballs. She even seasons, cooks, and slices the beef herself.

Anna's daughters, Gina and Angela, now run the restaurant for their mother with the same dedication to quality ingredients and authentic flavors. And if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Anna herself cooking up a storm in the back kitchen. Her grandchildren also help out on busy days, referring to her lovingly as "Mama" as they grew up eating only the best dishes cooked by their second mother.

Little Joe's has been recognized for its excellence in hot dogs by being inducted into the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame in 2011. It was also featured on Chicago's Best TV in 2012. But what really speaks volumes about this hot dog restaurant is that customers say that the taste hasn't changed in almost 50 years.

If you're looking for an authentic hot dog experience with homemade recipes that have stood the test of time, look no further than Little Joe's on E Plainfield Road.

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