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"What a difference, what a difference, what a difference a little difference can make"

Legit Dogs and Ice is a family-owned business, created by some native Chicagoans who made Elgin their home.
You may have noticed that our little food-joint has kind of a skater-punk vibe. As a matter of fact, when you visit us, it's practically a tour of American punk: East Coast to Midwest to West Coast -- embodied in vintage skateboard decks and tributes to bands across America.

Back in the day, before mall fashion shops and social media made it trendy, punk rock used to be dangerous. It signaled you were an individual who refused to conform -- a person with a strong-will & common sense who challenged the status quo.  It seems like we’ve spent the better part of the past few decades trying to “play-the-game,” trying to fit in, while pursuing our dreams.  We kept smiles on our faces as we tried to appease all the experts and armchair quarterbacks, as they told us all the things we should and couldn’t do.  Finally, we just decided to stop listening to the naysayers, stopped playing by the establishment rules and chose to create our own unique path.

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ABOUT LEGIT DOGS & ICE

4.5
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Andy Bagwell
23:11 21 Apr 25
4/21 update: perfect fries! Love the punk rock aesthetic and tunes, staff was friendly, owner was also super nice. Fries were crazy fresh and hot, burger was delicious. Wife got the chili dog (Road Rash) and loved it. Support local and check this place out!
Erin S
21:33 20 Apr 25
Awesome decor and finally a place that puts more than just chili or Chicago toppings on hot dogs. Bonus pinball and video games
Mitchell Kariuki
02:20 20 Apr 25
I can hear from Boys and Girls club at their old location in 2019. We went to meet the owner who was so funny, but I was distracted on how good their shaved ice was, and staring at their funny/cool wall designs. It was honestly the coolest place i’ve ever been in! I was so excited to bring my family, but then heard they closed. YEARS LATER to 2025 I spotted them in Elgin! Me and my boyfriend walked in before they opened and was greeted with great customer service! Haha we got let in early 😉 We then went back to try their food and it was good!! Their shaved Ice was still worth bragging about. Mind you, i’ve been bragging about it since 2019!! Such a great place and I highly recommend.
Patty Roth
22:18 19 Apr 25
Great food, fun atmosphere, and family friendly! You can tell a lot of hard work went into making this place happen. They have a delicious, very unique menu that uses quality, hand picked ingredients. There are games to play, they have karaoke every Thursday, and sometimes have live music! I'm so excited that Legit is back and can't wait to see what else they do!
Jessica Clevenger
20:26 19 Apr 25
Having been to their original location in downtown Elgin I was super excited to come in and get a dog and ice! Our visit didn’t disappoint. This was my husband’s first time and he was shocked by the size of the hotdogs. Great quality food, the atmosphere is fun and inviting, and the menu options have something for everyone. We wait to come back, excited for the full menu launch (hoping the Java Snow makes a comeback)
Kara Schultz
14:25 15 Apr 25
Cool atmosphere and tasty food! I had the veggie dog and it was really good. My husband had the chili dog which was huge. Staff was cool and portions were generous too. This place would be extra fun at night or our with friends. They have free arcade games and pinball is $1. Graffiti art on the walls is super cool. Prices weren't too bad. We'll be back!
Jennifer Tan
12:32 04 Apr 25
Tried the chilli dog with fries. Cool and interesting decor. You can play video games & pinball machines here. Will be back to try their burgers.
Sarah Joustra
00:02 04 Apr 25
We were so excited to see Legit Dogs return! Had a great and insanely filling meal tonight. So glad you're back and as good as ever!
Mark Copertino
19:44 02 Apr 25
Took my family of four here last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Massive portions. You will not leave hungry. Outstanding and unique takes on classic smash burgers and hot dogs. You absolutely have to try the shaved ice as well. It was like nothing I've ever had before. We almost didn't get desert, but so glad we did! We will definitely be back.
Sidney Freedman
23:56 30 Mar 25
Cool joint.I know they just opened and just luv the atmosphere here.Next time, definitely will have a go at their menu. Saw others getting food and it looked amazing.
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FRI. MAY 23RD
WILD DOGS
FREE COMEDY
NIGHT

We’re thrilled to invite you to another fantastic night of comedy on Friday, May 23rd.

This is an 18+ FREE event featuring some of the finest comedians in the business, and best of all—it’s completely free!

We are asking people to get FREE tickets because space is limited! Only get tickets if you plan to attend this event!

It promises to be a side-splitting evening you won’t want to miss!

Mark your calendar and get your FREE Tickets

Join us for a night filled with laughter, fun and Legit Dogs and Ice!

 

FRI. MAY 30TH
THE CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT BAND
& FRAYED KNOTTS
ALL AGES SHOW

The Captain Midnight Band is the world’s only known purveyor of “Waterbed Rock & Roll”.

Crunchy Rock Guitar Riffs, Thick R&B Grooves, and Soaring Vocal Harmonies combine to create a unique soundscape for jammy anthems, sci-fi imagery, and humorous situations.

The group’s diverse appeal has resulted in club, theater, and festival dates with such acts as Dark Star Orchestra, String Cheese Incident, moe, Goose, Twiddle, Spafford, Billy Strings, Karl Denson, TAUK, and too many other weirdos to list.

Flattering comparisons to genre-defying acts such as P-Funk, Frank Zappa, and Ween are evident in the live show, where a genuine, energetic exchange occurs between band, fans, and whoever is lucky enough to be in the vicinity.

The catchy songs and sexy, slick production of the band’s four studio albums have certainly raised a few earbrows, but any fan will tell you that the live show is where the butter is stored.

SAT. JUly 19TH
Sincere Engineer, Paperboy Riot, & Reely Big Moose

The nom de plume of punky Chicago-based singer/songwriter Deanna Belos, Sincere Engineer’s spirited blend of fiery punk-pop, emo, and folk evokes names like Lawrence ArmsDirect Hit!Real FriendsHop Along, and Waxahatchee. Debuting in 2017 with Rhombithian, the band maintained their blue-collar, D.I.Y. aesthetic while adopting a sleeker sound on subsequent efforts Bless My Psyche (2021) and Cheap Grills (2023).

Belos cut her teeth in the Windy City’s D.I.Y. folk-punk scene, playing mostly acoustic. In 2016 she was picked up by influential Chicago punk label Red Scare Industries, and she headed into the studio with producer Matt Jordan (You Blew It!Signals Midwest) and a full band. The resulting Rhombithian, a blast of nervy yet amiable punk confections, arrived in October 2017. The group inked a deal with Hopeless Records ahead of the release of 2021’s Bless My Psyche, a hook-filled, relatable set of songs that paired the emotional grit of its predecessor with a more expansive production style. Belos and company continued to refine their nostalgic pop-punk sound on their third full-length effort, 2023’s Cheap Grills. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

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