The Wieners Circle, Hot dog restaurant in Lincoln Park, Chicago, US
The Wieners Circle is a restaurant in Lincoln Park that prepares Chicago-style hot dogs with Vienna beef, poppy seed buns, mustard, and celery salt. The counter separates customers from the kitchen area, where orders are assembled directly in front of guests.
The establishment opened in 1983 and took over the location of the former Harry-O's on Clark Street. In the early 1990s, staff began speaking with customers in a direct and confrontational manner.
The name refers to the Viennese origins of the hot dog sausage, while staff switch to rough banter with guests during the night hours. This type of service draws a crowd that actively seeks out this kind of atmosphere and engages with it.
The restaurant is located at 2622 N Clark Street and stays open until 4 AM on weekends. Orders can be placed for dining in or for takeout.
Several television shows filmed at the location and contributed to the reputation of the rough interaction style. Comedy Central and the Travel Channel aired episodes showing the late-night scene.
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