
Artisan Hotdogs,
Gourmet Smashburgers,
Hawaiian Shave Ice ,
Tiki Cocktails & Craft Beer!
We are a self-driven restaurant experience specializing in small batch, artisan hotdogs with gourmet topping, half pound creative smashburgers, fresh cut fry creations, and authentic Hawaiian shave ice. We feature a full bar and free arcade and pinball in a punk rock, skater theme. Fun for the whole family with frequent comedy shows, karaoke and other live music events.
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Who We Are
"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.
SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT LEGIT DOGS & ICE
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.
Upcoming events at
legit dogs & ice
BY PUT IT HERE PRODUCTIONS
FRI. MAY 30TH
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.
FRI. june 13th
WILD DOGS
FREE COMEDY NIGHT
Free Show 18+
We’re thrilled to invite you to another fantastic night of comedy on
Friday, June 13th.
This is an 18+ FREE event featuring some of the finest comedians in the business, and best of all it’s completely free!
Wild Dogs Comedy Back for More Fri. June 13th 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 just like their last SOLD OUT event! Mark your calendar and get your FREE Tickets Join us for a night filled with laughter, fun and Legit Dogs and Ice! Featuring: Ariel Julie, Cody Heck, Nick Emeka, Brennan Weaver, Joseph Christopher
Food and drink specials start at 6:30PM Show Starts at: 9PM
Mark your calendar and get your FREE Tickets
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 Arms, Direct Hit!, Real Friends, Hop 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).