Superdawg!!

Today is a frustrating work Monday, so I’m going to take a page from Maria Von Trapp and focus on one of my favorite things… or, possibly, one of my worshipping sites.

Welcome to Superdawg!! Thanks for Stopping!

Superdawg is an awesome drive in restaurant here in Chicago. It opened in 1948 and is still run by the same couple. In fact, the gigantic smiley wieners (they are SUPERDAWGS!) on the roof are named Maurie and Flaurie after there owners. It’s very sweet, you see Maurie and Flaurie (the humans) out working the register or checking on the pickled tomatillos, usually while wearing a Superdawg jacket.

Mind you, I would love Superdawg for the architecture alone (which looks wonderful these days. It was a little run down when I was a kid), but it doesn’t hurt that it has terrific food. They specialize in hot dogs, hamburgers, milkshakes, and other favorites. Each hotdog or hamburger is nestled in a bed of crinkle cut fries along with a dill spear and a pickled tomatillo.

The hotdogs are terrific, but the Superburger is only rivaled by Schultz’s steak sandwich in Sheboygan, WI. It’s lovely and juicy and comes topped with mustard, onions, and brilliant green pickle bits genuinely referred to as “radioactive relish.”

Each dawg or burger comes in a specially printed box emblazoned with hilarious sayings like “Thank you from the bottom of my pure beef heart” and the Superdawgs in pin up poses.

As you can imagine, it is very popular and has been featured many times in food and Americana documentaries. The best thing is that you don’t have to leave Superdawg alone. You can grab a t-shirt, magnets, plush figures, and a host of other things.

If you’re despairing because you live too far away to visit Superdawg, don’t worry. They have a little online store with some of the souvenirs. You can also read testimonials of other devoted fans.

Maria was right! I do feel better!