Jaenicke's is my White Castle. We live in St. Joseph, Illinois, and because their reds are like crack on a bun, me and my friends make random road trips throughout the summer just to head all the way up there for a Jaenicke's fix. Better than any gourmet restaurant, this place is amazing food, good people, and classic Americana. If they ever close I might just die.
This location has the buns split on top instead of the side. That's an old fashion Red Hot right there. Cash only at this location. Love the Sauce on the dogs. Completely unique flavor.
This place is The #1 best chili/sauce dog in this state. They have a plethora of choices for food, it's not just a hotdog shop that's for sure, I'm especially partial to the corn dog nuggets but ALWAYS at least 2 chili/Saucedogs every single time I go. If you've never been here before and your in the Kankakee/Bradley/Bourbonnais area, stop by this place and get yourself a Saucedog you'll never have better!!
Last day of 2020 season! Wonderful service always and delicious food! Can't wait til spring. 9/30/2020
Of all the times and days months and years since i all was drove past both Jaenicke's places and I've all was wanted to stop and give them a try and sure enough ever since i got myself and my girlfriend Keri hucked onto this place and both locations we love both places more than any other place around the Kankakee County Area but I'm all was messing around with her seeing who comes here the most than she does and I love your guys chili dogs and fry and definitely your Root Beer for sure and I'll keep on continuing to do business at both locations and spread the word out there on the street for both locations too how great it is and how good your food is and drinks are too
Well I was misinformed by a Ryan Clayton bc there are no fried green tomatoes here but all the food is beyond good definitely worth the trip in my opinion. This place ALWAYS reminds me of my grandmothers and always will. I will be posting photos as soon as the deliciousness is all done.
I got chili dogs. Not what I was expecting. The chili was sweet. Kinda like manwich. Not bad. Different. Very friendly staff.
Jaenicke's is the BEST hot dog and root beer stand. Their red hot sauce makes for a unique, yummy hot dog. Pair with a root beer and the atomic fries for a glutinous, but oh so worth it, treat. I also love the authentic feel of the root beer stand as it's preserved it's architectural roots.
This is the original jaenicke's location however i prefer the recipes at the newer location. Still great food and a must for anyone who hasn't been yet.
First visit of the year! The chili chese fries never disappoint & the rootbeer was as creamy as ever.
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