Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Gene and Jude's yet. Call (708) 452-7634 to check before you go.
Typical hours for hot dog restaurants in Illinois
Most hot dog restaurants in Illinois open around 10:30 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 82% are open on Sundays and 66% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 65 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
2720 Des Plaines River RoadRiver Grove, IL 60171
About Gene and Jude's
Gene and Jude's is a hot dog restaurant you'll find at 2720 Des Plaines River Road in River Grove, Illinois. Our River Grove guide covers 11 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can reach the team at (708) 452-7634.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hot Dog Restaurant
- Address
- 2720 Des Plaines River Road, River Grove, IL 60171
- Phone
- (708) 452-7634
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for hot dog restaurants)
Hot dog restaurants are usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of hot dog restaurants in Illinois.
Typical prices for hot dog restaurants in Illinois
Based on 12 menus with 1,048 priced items from hot dog restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.78, and half of all items are priced between $5.18 and $11.99.
We don’t have Gene and Jude's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what hot dog restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 83% | $5.44 |
| Corn Dog | 75% | $4.49 |
| French Fries | 75% | $3.99 |
| Hamburger | 67% | $7.78 |
| Chili Dog | 67% | $5.63 |
| Tamale | 67% | $3.76 |
| Italian Beef | 67% | $11.20 |
| Pizza Puff | 67% | $5.52 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What hot dog restaurants usually offer
Across 44 hot dog restaurants in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 70% offer takeout
- 95% offer delivery
- 82% have dine-in seating
- 95% take reservations
- 95% are described as good for kids
- 82% accept mobile payments
Ask Gene and Jude's directly at (708) 452-7634 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Gene and Jude's there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 13 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Pizza (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Gene and Jude's is the only hot dog restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Franksville, 2.3 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsHala Kahiki Lounge0.1 mi
- AmericanBlondie's Diner0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.6 mi
- Indian & South Asian4 Joker's Indo American Restaurant0.6 mi
What to expect at a hot dog restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gene and Jude's located?
Gene and Jude's is located at 2720 Des Plaines River Road, River Grove, IL 60171.
What is the phone number of Gene and Jude's?
You can call Gene and Jude's at (708) 452-7634.
What else is near Gene and Jude's?
There are 13 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Gene and Jude's. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Hala Kahiki Lounge (0.1 mi), and Blondie's Diner (0.1 mi).
Are there other hot dog restaurants near Gene and Jude's?
None within a mile. The closest is Franksville, 2.3 mi away.
How much do hot dog restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 12 menus with 1,048 priced items from hot dog restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.78, and half of all items are priced between $5.18 and $11.99.
Nearby places
All in River Grove
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