Is Paradise Pup Still Open? Update (Des Plaines, IL)
Current status
As of September 2026, Paradise Pup is listed open on foodeist.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
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What the source shows: A Foodeist listing carrying 2026 copyright and content shows current weekday hours and an active ordering widget for Paradise Pup.
- Season / episode Season 2, Episode 9
- Original air date
- Address 1724 South Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Paradise Pup, a walk-up hot dog and Chicago-style food stand in Des Plaines, Illinois, on the episode "Family Owned" (aired 2007-11-23), highlighting the stand's char-dog and hot dog menu served from a small takeout window. Paradise Pup is a family-run operation on Des Plaines River Road near the Des Plaines River. A Foodeist restaurant listing carries 2026 copyright and content and shows current weekday hours (Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), along with an active online-ordering option, indicating the stand continues to operate under the same name at the same address. No independent news coverage or statement from the business's own site was located to confirm this beyond the Foodeist listing, which stands as the only current source found for this review.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Family Owned
- What was featured
- Chicago-style hot dogs and char-dogs at a family-run takeout stand
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Paradise Pup
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise Pup still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Paradise Pup is listed open on foodeist.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Paradise Pup after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Paradise Pup, a walk-up hot dog and Chicago-style food stand in Des Plaines, Illinois, on the episode "Family Owned" (aired 2007-11-23), highlighting the stand's char-dog and hot dog menu served from a small takeout window. As of September 2026, Paradise Pup is listed open on foodeist.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Paradise Pup located?
1724 South Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Paradise Pup?
Season 2, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 23, 2007. The episode is titled “Family Owned”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
No independent news coverage or statement from the business's own site was located to confirm this beyond the Foodeist listing, which stands as the only current source found for this review. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Paradise Pup still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Paradise Pup, a walk-up hot dog and Chicago-style food stand in Des Plaines, Illinois, on the episode "Family Owned" (aired 2007-11-23), highlighting the stand's char-dog and hot dog menu served from a small takeout window. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1724 South Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- Venue type
- other
- Official website
- foodeist.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Illinois
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Sources
- foodeist.com — https://foodeist.com/place/paradisepup
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