Located off the parking lot of Northwestern's football stadium, this sloping-sideways shack nails the traditional Chicago dog, but completely won us over with its perfect McDonald's-style fries. The garden elements were well-designed—two slices of tomato slipped comfortably between dog and bun; the pickle rested manageably on top. It was the rare case of being able to taste all those token ingredients in balance, in a single bite. But, man, those fries. You can have your duck fat, skin-on, double dipped, kimchi, whatever potato sticks. These were slim, hot, fresh, gold.

Mustard's Last Stand
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- Address
- 1613 Central St
- Evanston
- 60201
- Transport:
- El stop: Purple to Central. Bus: 201, 206. Train: Union Pacific N to Evanston Central St.
- Price:
- Average main course: $5
- Opening hours:
- Lunch, Dinner
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