Johnny's Red Hots – American
This quintessential neighborhood haunt hums with the nostalgic energy of a classic American roadside stand, where the savory aroma of snapping franks and simmering chili hangs heavy in the air. Guests gather for perfectly seared burgers and snap-fresh hot dogs piled high with molten cheese, each bite delivering a satisfying, salt-of-the-earth crunch of tradition. It is a place where the timeless magic of the greasy spoon lives on through hearty Polish sausages and decadent double cheeseburgers served with a side of pure Americana.
South Illinois Route 59 +16309042800 https://johnnysredhots.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegan, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, clean-eating, volumetrics, raw-food, carnivore, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its excellent burgers and thoughtful presentation, guests consistently praise the comfortable setting that makes for a satisfying dining experience. Reviewers highlight the efficient and helpful service, noting that staff members are quick to offer great recommendations that enhance the meal.
Menu
Hot Dogs
- Hot Dog - $3.69: Mustard, Onion, Relish, Tomato, Pickle, Sport Peppers & Celery Salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Double Hot Dog - $4.75: Mustard, Onion, Relish, Tomato, Pickle, Sport Peppers & Celery Salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cheese Dog - $3.85: Choice of Shredded Cheddar, Sliced American or Melted Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Dog Special - $7.95: Served with Fries and Drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chili Dog - $4.15: Hot dog topped with chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chili Cheese Dog - $4.55: Choice of Shredded Cheddar, Sliced American or Melted Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Polish Sausage - $4.99: All Beef Polish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hamburgers
- Hamburger - $6.49: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Double Hamburger - $9.95: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheeseburger - $6.79: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Double Cheeseburger - $10.45: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pizza Burger - $6.99: Red Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Patty Melt - $6.99: Burger patty with melted cheese on grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
- Philly Steak - $9.75: Swiss Cheese, Sweet Peppers & Grilled Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ribeye Steak - $11.75: Mozzarella Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Italian Beef - $8.25: Thinly sliced roast beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 9" Italian Beef - $10.25: Large Italian beef sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Italian Sausage - $5.45: Italian sausage on bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Combo Beef & Sausage - $10.75: Italian beef and sausage combo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Gyros - $9.25: Onion, Tomato, Tzatziki Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Grilled Cheese - $3.49: White Bread or Pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breaded Chicken - $6.75: Mayo, Lettuce, Onion & Tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef on Rye - $8.5: Pickle & Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tuna Croissant - $5.55: Tuna salad on a croissant Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pita Supreme - $3.99: Specialty pita sandwich Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Cheesy Beef - $8.75: Italian beef with Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Double Sausage - $9.99: Two Italian sausages Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Meatball Sandwich - $6.6: Served with Red Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Ham & Cheese on Pita - $4.49: Ham and cheese on pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $6.75: Mayo, Lettuce, Onion & Tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cod Fish Sandwich (4 oz.) - $6.39: Lettuce, Tomato & Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tuna Melt - $5.55: Tuna salad with melted cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepper & Egg - $5.99: Peppers and eggs on bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - $7.49: Chicken with red sauce and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Gyros - $9.75: Onion, Tomato, Tzatziki Sauce or Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Meal Deals
- #1 Italian Beef Meal - $13.39: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- #2 Cheeseburger Meal - $11.95: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #3 Italian Sausage Meal - $10.2: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #4 Gyros Meal - $14.39: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- #5 Two Hot Dogs Meal - $11.65: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #6 Chicken Breast Meal - $11.99: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #7 Breaded Cod Fish Meal - $10.2: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- #8 Chicken Gyros Meal - $14.89: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- #9 Spicy Breaded Chicken Meal - $11.99: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- #10 Chicken Parmesan Meal - $12.45: Includes fries & drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $7.75: Served With Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $10.75: Served With Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Greek Salad - $9.25: Served With Italian Dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Julienne Salad - $10.75: Your Choice of Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chef's Salad - $6.75: Your Choice of Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Chopped Salad w/ Chicken - $10.75: Served with Balsamic Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Dinners
- Shrimp Dinner - $13.99: Served with Fries, Garlic Bread & Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gyros Dinner - $14.55: Served with Side Greek Salad & Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Gyros Dinner - $14.99: Served with Side Greek Salad & Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Mostaccioli Dinner - $6.29: Served with Garlic Bread Only Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- 4-piece Fried Chicken Dinner - $14.99: Served with Fries, Garlic Bread & Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Parmesan Dinner - $12.99: Served with Garlic Bread Only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Wings Dinner - $14.99: Hot or Mild. Served with Fries, Garlic Bread, Coleslaw & Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Codfish Dinner - $13.99: (2) 4 oz. Filets. Served with Fries, Garlic Bread, Coleslaw & Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Perch Dinner - $14.99: (2) 4 oz. Filets. Served with Fries, Garlic Bread, Coleslaw & Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- French Fries - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Large Chili Cheese Fries - $5.25 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Onion Rings - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Mushrooms - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Jalapeno Peppers - $4.39 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Corn Dog - $3.39 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Chicken Nuggets (4) - $2.09 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wings - $7.99: Mild or Hot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Garlic Bread - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pizza Puff - $4.59 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Large Greek Fries - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella Sticks - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 12 oz Cup Homemade Chili - $4.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Desserts
- Chocolate Cake - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $1.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Oreos (4) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Italian Ice 12 oz - $3.99: Lemon, Watermelon, Mixed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Small Pepsi Product - $2.39: 20oz
- Large Pepsi Product - $2.69: 32oz
- Homemade Shake - $5.25: Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla
- Oreo Shake - $5.55
- Milk - $1.29
- Hot Coffee/Tea/Chocolate - $1.25
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny's Red Hots
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Customers consistently praise the excellent burgers, hot dogs with molten cheese, and hearty Polish sausages as the most popular menu items.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with high-protein, nut-free, and dairy-free options like chicken breast meals, Italian sausage, and Mediterranean-style gyros.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Johnny's Red Hots.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This nostalgic American roadside stand is unique for its classic greasy spoon atmosphere, snap-fresh hot dogs, and efficient, helpful service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Johnny's Red Hots is currently open and operational, serving customers at their location and through their official website.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the excellent burgers, thoughtful presentation, comfortable setting, and efficient staff who provide helpful recommendations for a satisfying experience.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Johnny's Red Hots offers a nostalgic, comfortable roadside stand atmosphere with a classic American greasy spoon style and efficient service.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include high-protein, nut-free, mediterranean, vegetarian, and pescatarian, featured in dishes like chicken gyros, cheeseburgers, and Italian sausage.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly American comfort food like burgers and hot dogs in a casual, nostalgic neighborhood setting would enjoy this restaurant.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- Information regarding the specific hours of operation for Johnny's Red Hots is not available in the provided restaurant data.