As a Chicagoan, I know my hot dogs, and left bank is, in my opinion, the only acceptable choice for delicious and high quality hot dogs in the area. If you know lake forest, you know it’s a town that takes pride in its history and tradition, and no place exemplifies this history and tradition quite like left bank. This modest little hot dog place has been operating for over 60 years at the same location in market square! New owners in the past couple of years have also done an excellent job of honoring this rich history by returning to the original recipes served in the 60s! Left bank is one of those spots that all the lake forest locals have been coming to their entire lives. Whether you’re...
As a Chicago resident, I consider myself a hot dog connoisseur, and I believe that Left Bank is the only place in the area that offers truly delicious and high-quality hot dogs. If you're familiar with Lake Forest, you know that the town takes great pride in its history and tradition, and Left Bank embodies this like no other. This unassuming hot dog joint has been in the same spot in Market Square for over 60 years! The new owners have done a fantastic job in recent years of honoring this rich legacy by reverting to the original recipes from the 1960s. Left Bank is a cherished spot where locals have been coming for generations. Whether you're in town for college, just passing through, or ha...
Surprised to find this classic hole-in-the-wall hot dog place in upscale Lake Forrest! Needed a quick bite in the afternoon and grabbed a Chicago dog and Tortilla Soup. The soup was off the rails good! (And my wife and I know good tortilla soup having grown up in San Diego). Turns out the owner’s Momma is a soup queen and makes Soups from scratch daily. Wow what a surprise. Friendly staff too. Can’t go wrong here.
If you're in search of an authentic Chicago-style hot dog, look no further than this place. The food is consistently fantastic, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Once you’ve tried The Left Bank, you won't be able to enjoy any other hot dogs quite the same way again—but it's definitely worth it!
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Are you serious? I'm visiting from out of town, and I can confidently say these are the best hot dogs I've ever had! It's a family-owned business, and they’re amazing. Thank you all so much! Highly recommend!
Love this place... use to come here since I was in 5th grade many years ago, and now I'm bringing my kids also to eat here. We take a 40 min drive just to have lunch here once a month
Charming little spot for lunch! I had the Chicago-style vegan hot dog, and it was really tasty. The service was excellent, and the restaurant was spotless.
The phone at the restaurant needs to be repaired. It has been out of service for months, and no one answers when I call.
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I had my first hotdog there almost 50 years ago, and I still love them. Now my daughter enjoys them as well!
Great spot to grab a tasty hot dog! Service was fast and with a smile!
