Byron's Hot Dog Haus - Irving Park, Chicago

###Five Things to Know About Byron’s Hot Dog Haus Chicago’s no stranger to hot dog joints, but trust _Serious Eats_ when they say Byron’s serves “a delicious variant of the classic Chicago dog.” Byron’s is, like many of its contemporaries, small yet mighty, with a simple menu that never fails to awaken one’s hunger for hot dogs. Read on to learn more about what makes this Chicago stalwart so special: * **If you’re going to a Cubs game, eat here first.** Just a half mile north of Wrigley Field, Byron’s is close enough to walk to the game, but far enough that you won’t be overwhelmed by pregame crowds. * **Its hot dogs cover every basic food group.** You’ve got your carbs (bun), meats (Vienna beef frank), fruit (huge slices of tomato), veggies (onions, pickles, green peppers, cucumbers, and spicy sport peppers), sauces (mustard and relish), and spices (celery salt). * **It does more than just dogs.** Whether it’s a pizza puff, italian-beef sandwich, or one of its burgers (which you can top with gyro meat if you so dare), Byron’s has a menu of grill fare that goes well beyond encased meats. * **You should take a picture of the sign on the west side of the building.** It’s a big, colorful picture of a hot dog, and it’ll look awesome as your new Facebook cover photo. * **There is delivery, but you’ll want to eat there.** Have Byron's bring your food to you if you need to, but it’s picnic-table setup and old-school vibe offers a dining experience that’s quintessentially Chicago.