Gene & Jude’s

Gene & Jude's is a popular and iconic hot dog stand in , founded in 1946 by Chicago city worker Gene Mormino. The stand is famous for its limited approach to the Chicago-style hot dog, its toppings departing from tradition by including only mustard, onions, relish, sport peppers and fresh cut French fries placed on top, known as a Depression Dog.
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  • Type: Fast food restaurant
  • Cuisine: hot dog
  • Description: Hot dog stand in River Grove, Illinois, U.S.
  • Also known as: Gene and Jude’s” and “Gene’s and Jude’s
  • Address: 2720 Des Plaines River Road, River Grove, IL 60171

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint Joseph Cemetery and River Grove station.

Cemetery
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums is located at Belmont and Cumberland Avenues, in , United States. The cemetery was consecrated in 1904. is situated 2,000 feet northeast of Gene & Jude’s.

Railway station
River Grove is a station on 's North Central Service and Milwaukee District West Line in . The station is 11.4 miles away from , the southern terminus of the lines. is situated 2,600 feet east of Gene & Jude’s.

Railway station
Belmont Avenue is a station on 's North Central Service in . The station is 15.8 miles away from , the southern terminus of the line. is situated 1 mile northwest of Gene & Jude’s.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include River Grove and Franklin Park.

Village
is a village in Leyden Township, , United States. The population was 10,612 at the 2020 census. It is part of the .

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is a village in the area, near . Incorporated in 1892, the town is steeped in train culture; it's served by three Metra stations, has a large train yard, and celebrates its history with a train museum and festival.

Town
The Northwestern Suburbs is a region in , primary located in northwestern Cook, southern Lake and northern DuPage County, primarily centered along the Union Pacific Northwest Metra Line, though encompassing areas well beyond the rail line. is situated 1½ miles east of Gene & Jude’s.

Gene & Jude’s

Latitude
41.92999° or 41° 55′ 48″ north
Longitude
-87.84672° or 87° 50′ 48″ west
Open location code
86HJW5H3+X8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 166371339
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­fast_food
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­retail
Open­Street­Map attribute
cuisine=­hot_dog
Wiki­data ID
Q5531064
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In Other Languages

“Gene & Jude’s” goes by many names.
  • Irish: Gene & Jude’s

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