Michael's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Michael's, the ultimate destination for hot dog and burger enthusiasts in Highland Park! From its vibrant outdoor seating to its kid-friendly vibe, the atmosphere is casual yet lively. Michael's takes pride in offering an extensive menu featuring classic favorites and innovative options.
- Leprechaun Shake: This minty green delight topped with Oreo crumbles is a must-try!
- Italian Beef Combo: A new twist on the classic with thinly sliced beef, grilled Italian sausage, and zesty au jus—perfect dipped or dry!
- Teriyaki Steak Wrap: Bursting with flavor, this grilled steak wrap is complemented by fresh veggies.
- Salad Bar: Create your ultimate salad masterpiece with endless topping choices.
Whether you're dining in or taking out, Michael's ensures your experience is tasty, efficient, and memorable. Indulge in a meal that showcases the best of casual dining—because at Michael's, there’s something for everyone!
Featured Items
Leprechaun Shake
Your favorite minty green shake with an Oreo crumble topping! Available for a limited time!
Italian Beef Combo *NEW*
The Classic Chicagoland staple: thinly sliced beef, paired with our perfectly seasoned and grilled Italian sausage. Served with a zesty au jus on our house baked french bread. Get it dipped or dry, with sweet or hot peppers. We love it on garlic bread with mozzarella cheese and garlic aioli!
Italian Sausage *NEW*
Our version of the Chicagoland Classic: mild Italian sausage grilled to order and served on French Bread with your choice of toppings. We love it on Garlic Bread, with marinara, sweet peppers, grilled onions, giardiniera and mozzarella cheese
Corn Dog
Teriyaki Steak Wrap
*NEW* Grilled teriyaki glazed skirt steak, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with teriyaki sauce. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Teriyaki Steak Potato
Our baked potato served with grilled teriyaki glazed skirt steak and your choice of cheeseAdditional toppings available
Southwest Sweet Potato
Our baked sweet potato served with corn, black beans, red onion, diced tomatoes, and your choice of melted cheese. Served with chipotle ranch dressing on the side.Additional toppings available
Spinach & Arugula Salad
*NEW* Spinach and arugula topped with bacon, beets, dried cranberries, parmesan cheese, and sesame sticks served with our housemade poppyseed dressing.
Tuna Melt
Our Housemade Tuna Salad on marble rye, griddled with swiss and mozzarella cheeses, sliced tomatoes and dijon mustard.
Mediterranean Burger
Grilled turkey burger patty with pickles, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese and our housemade cucumber-dill dressing served on a seedless bun
Jumbo Chili Cheese Dog
Our famous Jumbo Char Dog smothered with merkt's cheddar, chili, mustard, onion & sport peppers.
Michael's Premium Melting Cheese 7oz
Michael's Premium Melting Cheese 14oz
Hot Dog
Our classic steamed hot dog, built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Char Dog
Our classic all-beef hot dog char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Jumbo Char Dog
It's the Jumbo Dog, scored, char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Polish Sausage
Our Polish Sausage char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Chosen Char
Kosher all-beef Jumbo Dog, scored, char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Double Dog
Two (2) steamed hot dogs on one (1) bun, built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Double Char Dog
Two (2) char-grilled hot dogs, on one (1) bun, built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Hot Dog
Our classic all-beef steamed hot dog served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Char Dog
Our classic all beef char-grilled hot dog, served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Jumbo Char Dog
The char-grilled Jumbo Hot Dog served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Polish Sausage
Our char-grilled Polish Sausage, served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Chosen Char
Our char-grilled Jumbo Kosher Dog, served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Double Dog
Two (2) steamed hot dogs served in one (1) Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Double Char Dog
Two (2) char-grilled hot dogs served in one (1) Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Hot Dogs
Burgers
Burger
Our traditional 6oz grilled burger served on a gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Turkey Burger
Turkey Burger Patty grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Bison Burger
8oz of lean & mean grilled bison meat! Served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Veggie Burger
A veggie burger patty grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper*Our veggie patty contains dairy and gluten
Impossible Burger
The Impossible Brand, plant based burger grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Double Burger
Two (2) of our traditional 6oz burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport PepperWant a double burger but don't think you need 12oz of beef? Check out our Diner and West Coast Burgers!
Double Turkey Burger
Two of our turkey burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Double Bison Burger
Two 8oz lean bison patties (that's a pound of bison!), grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Double Veggie Burger
Two (2) Veggie burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper*our veggie burger patty contains wheat and dairy
Double Impossible Burger
The Impossible Brand, plant based burger grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Burger
Our traditional burger grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Turkey Burger
A Turkey burger patty grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Bison Burger
A leaner meat than the traditional burger, grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Impossible Burger
Gluten Free Double Burger
Two (2) of our traditional burger patties grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Double Turkey Burger
Two (2) Turkey burger patties grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Double Bison Burger
A leaner meat than the traditional burger, two (2) bison patties grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Double Impossible Burger
French Fries
Half Order Fries
Cheese Fries
50/50 Fries
Half French Fries & Half Sweet Potato Waffle Fries served with a Merkt's Cheese Cup & Chipotle Mayo Cup
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Loaded Fries
Our classic french fries smothered in chili, onions, bacon, and Merkt's cheddar cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
Onion Rings
Mike's Bites
Sliced potatoes, fried and served with Merkt's Cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese
Mozzarella Sticks
5 golden fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara dipping sauce
Chili
Side Garden Salad
Small side salad with Field Greens, Shredded Carrots, Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Garlic Bread
Freshly baked french bread lathered with house made garlic butter, griddled to order and served with warm marinara sauce and ranch dressing.
Side Pickle
Cheese Cup
Salad Dressing
Gluten Free French Fries
Gluten Free Half Order Fries
Gluten Free 50/50 Fries
Half French Fries & Half Sweet Potato Fries with a Cheese Cup & Chipolte Mayo Cup
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Gluten Free Mikes Bites
Cold Pasta
Sides
Chicken
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled double lobe chicken breast, served on our gourmet bun. Dip it in sauce if you'd like, and build it to your liking!"Everything" = Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle
Chicken Fingers (5pc) W/Fries
5 pc Chicken Tenderloin Strips served with our fries. A bigger portion for the breaded, fried chicken appetite
The Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
What all the fuss is about...fried chicken tenders served on our gourmet bun with lettuce, onion, pickle, giardiniera peppers, mozzarella cheese, Merkt's cheddar cheese, and chipotle mayo!
Chicken Finger Sandwich
Our world famous chicken fingers served on french bread with your choice of toppings!
Sal's Chicken Pita
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, giardiniera peppers, melted feta cheese and mayo served in a warm pita pocket
Grilled Chicken Breast
Gluten Free Chicken Fingers (5pc) W/fries
Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled double lobe chicken breast, grilled on a gluten free bun, dip it in sauce if you would like, and you choose the toppings
Diner Burger
Two 4oz all-beef patties, pickle, onion, american cheese and garlic aioli served on our gourmet bun
West Coast Burger
Two 4oz all-beef patties, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, american cheese, and fry sauce served on our gourmet bun
Skirt Steak Sandwich
Grilled and marinated skirt steak on french bread, served with choice of side. Build it to your liking!We like it on garlic bread with grilled onions and garlic aioli...
Signature Sandwiches
Kids Menu
Kids Burger
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Corn Dog
Kids Chicken Fingers (3pc)
Kids Hot Dog
Kids Char Dog
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Cheese Pizza
Gluten Free Kids Burger
Gluten Free Kids Cheeseburger
Gluten Free Kids Chicken Fingers (3pc)
Gluten Free Kids Hot Dog
Sweet Potato
Our baked sweet potato, choice of additional toppings and cheese available
Cheese Potato
Our baked potato served with melted cheese. Additional toppings available
Bacon & Cheese Potato
Our baked potato served with warmed bacon and melted cheese.Additional toppings available
Broccoli & Cheese Potato
Our baked potato served with steamed broccoli and choice of cheese.Additional toppings available
Teriyaki Chicken Potato
Our baked potato served with grilled, teriyaki chicken and choice of cheeseAdditional toppings available
BYO Potato
Our baked potato served with your choice of 4 salad bar toppings and choice of cheese.Additional toppings available
Plain Potato
Potatoes
Wraps
Asian Wrap
Shredded iceberg lettuce, bok choy, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas, scallions, crispy rice noodles and housemade fried wonton strips, chopped and mixed with our housemade asian dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Caesar Wrap
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and housemade seasoned croutons chopped and tossed with Caesar dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
California Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders, romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce and mixed with romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese. All chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Greek Wrap
Shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and feta cheese. Chopped and tossed with our housemade oregano vinaigrette. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Southwest Wrap
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, red onion, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and fried tortilla strips. Chopped and tossed with housemade chipotle ranch dressing, and served in choice of warmed tortilla
Turkey Club Wrap
Oven roasted turkey, shredded iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Tuna Salad Wrap
Housemade tuna salad, tomatoes, and shredded iceberg lettuce wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Teriyaki Chicken Wrap
Our freshly grilled 8oz teriyaki glazed chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with teriyaki sauce. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
BYO Wrap
Choice of 4 toppings from the salad bar, chopped and mixed with choice of salad dressing or sauce. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Asian Salad
Shredded iceberg lettuce, bok choy, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas, crispy rice noodles and fried wonton strips, served with our housemade asian dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and housemade seasoned croutons served with Caesar dressing.
Debbie's Favorite Salad
Field greens, walnuts, cranberries, sliced pears and crumbled goat cheese served with balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and feta cheese served with our housemade oregano vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, bacon, crispy onions, topped with a freshly grilled chicken breast dipped in BBQ sauce and served with housemade ranch dressing
Southwest Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, red onion, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and fried tortilla strips. Tossed with housemade chipotle ranch dressing
Cobb Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, diced bacon, chopped egg, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado served with bleu cheese dressing
Signature Greens
BYO Salad
Small BYO Salad
Medium BYO Salad
Large BYO Salad
Italian Beef
Classic Chicagoland staple of thinly sliced beef and a zesty au jus on our house baked french bread. Get it dipped, add sweet or hot peppers, cheese
Italian Beef
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Bent Fork's oversized chocolate chip cookie is a perfect combo of dough and chip, and a perfect way to finish the meal!
Bent Fork Hoho
Bent Fork's homemade HoHo decadently dipped in milk chocolate and drizzled in white chocolate. It's the HoHo you've dreamt about!
Bent Fork Brownie
Bent Fork's thick, rich fudge brownie with Chocolate Ganache drizzled throughout.
Rice Krispie Treat
It's a brick of Kellog's Rice Krispies and Jet Puffed Marshmallow. Like Mom makes only BIGGER!
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Our Famous soft serve, top it to your likings!
Chocolate Soft Serve
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, 16oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, 24oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, 16oz Fountain
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, 24oz Fountain
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Coca-Cola, 16oz Fountain
Coca-Cola Original Tastethe refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Coca-Cola, 24oz Fountain
Coca-Cola Original Tastethe refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke, 16oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Diet Coke, 24oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Pibb Xtra, 16oz Fountain
Pibb Xtra provides an intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.
Pibb Xtra, 24oz Fountain
Pibb Xtra provides an intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 16oz Fountain
Everything asports drinkshould be plusvitamins B3, B6 and B12
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 24oz Fountain
Everything asports drinkshould be plusvitamins B3, B6 and B12
Sprite, 16oz Fountain
A deliciouscitrus tastethat knows how to keep things cool
Sprite, 24oz Fountain
A deliciouscitrus tastethat knows how to keep things cool
Coca-Cola Beverages, Fountain
Fridge Drinks
Bottled Water
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, Can
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola, Can
Coca-Cola Original Tastethe refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Can
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Diet Coke, Can
A deliciouscitrus tastethat knows how to keep things cool. Made with real cane sugar.
Can Root Beer
Sprite, Can
A deliciouscitrus tastethat knows how to keep things cool
Cherry Coke, Can
Fanta Orange, Can
Its a bubbly, fruity flavored, orange soda that tastes great with your fave snack thing
Cranberry Juice
Chocolate Milk
Milk
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 20oz Bottle
Everything asports drinkshould be plusvitamins B3, B6 and B12