Photo's Hotdogs

Photo's Hotdogs, located in Palatine, IL, is a beloved fast food gem that has carved its niche in the local community. Known for their diverse menu, the restaurant attracts food lovers seeking comfort and flavor. While the namesake hot dogs may not steal the spotlight, reviews highlight standout dishes such as the Chicken Pita and fried fish tacos, praised for their generous portions and robust flavors. Customers rave about the weekly specials, like the Mini Chicken Pita Wednesdays and affordable cheeseburgers on Sundays, making dining here both enjoyable and economical.

The ambiance is enhanced by unique historical decor, creating a perfect backdrop for enjoying a hearty meal. Angela Geitner's enthusiastic mention of the phenomenal salads adds to the establishment's appeal, while David Powers reiterates its status as a staple in the community. However, some diners, like Jillybilly, note that certain items, particularly the gyros, didn’t quite meet their expectations. Overall, Photo's Hotdogs stands out as a go-to spot for delicious comfort food and a relaxed dining experience, ensuring visitors leave satisfied.

Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Angela Geitner

Jun 21,2025

Excellent food. We love the gyros. The salads are phenomenal!

Jillybilly

May 31,2025

I only come for their specials during the week when I can. The prices are too high for me otherwise. I love their 5 mini chicken pita on weds and their cheap cheeseburgers on Sundays! The pita is filled with chicken, and their cheeseburger has all the toppings for an amazing price. I just tried their fish taco, and I would definitely come back for that. They don't skimp on the fried fish, and it has an amazing spicy sauce on it. I will ask for extra sauce next time. They have delicious veggie burgers. If they did a special for their veggie burgers once a week, I would be ordering it weekly. I don't care for their hot dogs, gyros, or fries. The gyro meat is pre-packaged like the ones you can make at home. I wouldn't recommend the gyro.

Francisco Peralta-Cerda

May 26,2025

As a 90’s child, I always dreamt of a place where I could take a lady for a great burger and a delicious milkshake. Well, I believe that I finally found it because this spot has been my weekly date night location thanks to their delicious food, amount of options, and reasonable prices. I would strongly recommend this spot to everyone in the Palatine area.

Lily Li

May 11,2025

The decorations are very unique. When you are dinner in, the historical photos and cameras around you.

David Powers

May 6,2025

A staple of the Palatine community, Photos just keeps serving up hits. Absolutely delicious Chicken Pita sandwich on top of other delectable items. If you're hungry, you won't be disappointed

Leidy Casadiego

Apr 29,2025

My husband and I absolutely loved this place (and he is the pickiest eater in the world!) He ordered the Gyro & order a bacon cheeseburger. While we waited for them to be ready we got distracted by the several old cameras they have in display along with the hundreds of pictures. It is like a mini Museum. Burgers was SO GOOD & and the Gyro was great as well! We WILL be back! Food was fresh and tasty. Service was great too.

Agnieszka “Aki” Stepinska

Mar 30,2025

What a fantastic place. It was such a surprise finding this gem. We stopped by with my son to get some food and the place blew our minds. It is very original and fun. There are so many things to look at. It has hundreds of different cameras on display and there are very interesting pictures on the walls of sport stars and local sport teams. The place was super clean and friendly. We did wait a bit for our food but we were kept busy by the many interesting things all around. The food was great. I love a good hot dog and my son also enjoyed his burger. We came back again few weeks later. Highly recommend it for good American food.

Laurie Spiegel

Mar 5,2025

Good quality food. A bit expensive but everywhere is now. I do think their credit card service charge is way too high so bring cash if you can. Friendly staff!

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