Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Chicago: 10:28 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 733-0069 to confirm.
Location & directions
636 North Ashland AvenueChicago, IL 60622
About Modern Relish
Located at 636 North Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Modern Relish is a hot dog restaurant. It is one of 5,398 places to eat and drink we list in Chicago.
Modern Relish is open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Service options include outdoor seating.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. For questions or orders, call (312) 733-0069.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hot Dog Restaurant
- Address
- 636 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Phone
- (312) 733-0069
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for hot dog restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Modern Relish’s weekday schedule with 19 other hot dog restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 89% of them (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 11:00 PM).
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 19 hours fewer than the local median of 91. 74% of hot dog restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays; Modern Relish does not.
Compared with 19 other hot dog restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for hot dog restaurants in Illinois
Based on 12 menus with 1,048 priced items from hot dog restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.78, and half of all items are priced between $5.18 and $11.99.
We don’t have Modern Relish’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what hot dog restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 83% | $5.44 |
| Corn Dog | 75% | $4.49 |
| French Fries | 75% | $3.99 |
| Hamburger | 67% | $7.78 |
| Chili Dog | 67% | $5.63 |
| Tamale | 67% | $3.76 |
| Italian Beef | 67% | $11.20 |
| Pizza Puff | 67% | $5.52 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Modern Relish there are 84 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 357 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (65), Cafes & Coffee (45), Bakeries & Desserts (32), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (22).
Competition is healthy: 3 other hot dog restaurants are within a mile and 23 within three miles. The closest is Kim and Carlo's Chicago Style Hotdogs, 0.4 mi away.
118 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexSabroso! Mexican Grill< 0.1 mi
- PizzaBartoli’s Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLemon0.2 mi
- Japanese & SushiOmakase Shoji0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsFry the Coop0.2 mi
What to expect at a hot dog restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Modern Relish's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Modern Relish open on Sunday?
No, Modern Relish is closed on Sundays.
Where is Modern Relish located?
Modern Relish is located at 636 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.
What is the phone number of Modern Relish?
You can call Modern Relish at (312) 733-0069.
Does Modern Relish offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Modern Relish. Listed service options: outdoor seating.
Is Modern Relish open late?
No, Modern Relish usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Modern Relish?
There are 357 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Modern Relish. Nearby options include Sabroso! Mexican Grill (< 0.1 mi), Bartoli’s Pizza (< 0.1 mi), and Lemon (0.2 mi).
Are there other hot dog restaurants near Modern Relish?
3 other hot dog restaurants within a mile. The closest is Kim and Carlo's Chicago Style Hotdogs, 0.4 mi away.
How much do hot dog restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 12 menus with 1,048 priced items from hot dog restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.78, and half of all items are priced between $5.18 and $11.99.
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