It's one of three Illinois-only Kong Dog locations, part of a trend that started in San Francisco in 2019 and exploded on TikTok the following year, and the shop leans into that same social-media energy with a standing offer: follow the brand and post about your visit, and your corn dog is free.
It's street food built for a phone camera as much as an appetite, and the consistent crowds suggest the strategy is working.
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