Best Chicago Dogs
this side of Chicago
Slaw Dogs with
West Virginia roots
Old school cart. Modern flavor. Good vibes.
McDave’s hotdog cart setup on the street with customers
Hot dogs. Lemonade. History on wheels.
Our Story

Born from hustle.
Built on good vibes.

McDave’s Hotdogs and Lemonades was born out of the need to pay for our children’s college and to provide a retirement income down the road. Little did we know it would be such a big hit.

What started as a family hustle turned into something people now hunt down: classic hotdog cart energy, fresh-squeezed lemonades, homemade-style toppings, and the kind of service that makes you feel like you found something special.

Hotdog carts are rare these days. We’re bringing that piece of history back — with a modern spin, better ingredients, a little attitude, and a whole lot of heart.

McDave smiling while serving customers
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Where’s McDave?

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Private Events & Questions

Contact McDave

Planning a party, neighborhood event, wedding, corporate lunch, festival, or good old-fashioned reason to eat hotdogs? Send a message and we’ll get back with you.

We’re not just selling hotdogs. We’re selling an experience.