Chronis Famous Sandwich Shop

First Time here... I was greeted right away, I ordered 2 Hot Dogs with Ketchup, Mustard, Onions & Relish.. I even Scored a Free Hot Dog that someone ordered but changed their mind.. Thank you !! Chili Cheese Fries were the Bomb. Delicious !! Grape Soda.. Yay Yay !!

Two Gents working the foh were on point ✊🏽 let them know it was my first time there & they were very kind & courteous!!! Plus it was my first time dining solo since my brother's passing. I'm glad I chose a place that both my brother's enjoyed. Dining area was so chill 🙌🏽 Just remember corner green joint cause I almost missed it 🤭 Got the chili dog combo & the fries were so bitchen that halfway through, I realized I hadn't tried my dog yet, & it was 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 that snap 🥰🥰🥰🥰 definitely worth the drive from Westminster!!! I don't have ANY tasty hot dog joints out here 🤬🤬🌭🌭🌭🌭

Stopped here for lunch and had the chili cheese burger with chili fries. I can honestly say that they have one of the top chili's in the L.A. area. I've been coming here ever since I was a kid, I'm now in my 50s. Service is slow, but employees are friendly and the food is fantastic.

If you like delicious chili you need to stop by the iconic Chronis! A staple of East Los Angeles. The chili cheese dog and chili cheese fries are my go to. I try to avoid soda but I'll have a small cherry coke to compliment my meal. Add onions and get some yellow chilis to make your meal more memorable!

12/24/2023 Chronis' Famous Sandwich Shop 5825 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 I went there on Christmas Eve (Sunday) for a chili dog. The large parking lot was almost empty and I ordered and paid at the counter fronting Whittier. I waited and watched while my dog was assembled; steamed bun, dog, mustard, onions then the chili. I ate in the outdoor patio dining area, there is no indoor dining. My chili dog was just okay. The hot dog was tasty with a good snap, but I can't say that it was better than Costco's. The meaty chili was very bland with no detectable spices or heat. I would splash some Tabasco on it if I had any. Super fast service if it's not busy. It's repeatable but I'm still looking for spicier chili dog.

This place has been opened since 1945, and they are famous for their Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, and Chili Fries! They also have Hamburgers, Pastrami Sandwich, and a Chicken Sandwich as well. Friendly and fast service. Very affordable and good portions. They have outdoor seating and a free parking lot. Wheelchair accessible and free street parking as well. I highly recommend this place!

Great spot. Get the #5 combo. Add pastrami to your burger and chili to your dog. Talk with your cooks while your meat sizzles right in front of you. Eat happy.

The Chili Burgers, Chili Hot Dogs, Chili Fries were really good. The menu is very similar to Tommy's but the Chili is made fresh in their kitchen so the texture is nice. Also the details of how they put together the sandwiches and your food makes a difference in the overall taste. The facility is clean and the dinning area is pretty spacious and covered outdoor picnic tables and benches. The guys making the food were really nice and professional.

Chronis, Carneys, and Tommy's serve the best chili cheese dog in California. After all these years, the food is still good and the atmosphere is so nice. Love love love the snappy dogs, please never change!

I heard about Chroni's having some killer chili dogs. A no frills type of spot. They have a lot on the menu than just hot dogs. The snap on the dogs is nice. The chili isn't much to look at but it's not oily or watery. The chili is too salty for my liking though. The prices aren't bad. A chili dog and chili cheese fries came out to $15.xx with tax. Staff were nice and orders came out fast. Parking lot available

Chili cheese fries and dogs were seriously 10/10 Burgers were good. Guy flipping burgers with ponytail not so great. Stating "I only wanna know how many burgers you want in total, that's all I want to know about." Everyone else was great. The older gentleman filling the rest of order was the people's champ. He was really pulling everything together. Ponytail guy really needs to get it together with his poor attitude and not so great customer service.

Just the sight of this place brings forth so many memories from a time when everything was better about life...nostalgia floods in and I'm back home once again. I was born in this town on Olympic Blvd at Community Hospital. We lived on Eagle st off Atlantic, I went to 4th street elementary, Griffith middle and Garfield high schools. I'll never forget how all along Whittier Blvd the wonderful shops from bakeries, old A&W Root beer car hop place across the street from Kmart, thrifty and food king, then of course there's Chronis Famous Sandwich Shop, and it's still here!! In my humble opinion the chile here blows Tommy's chile away, I remember how much My Grandpa loved their chile/hot dogs, nothing has changed. Friendly service as usual! Ask for chile on your order of fries too, delicious and comforting bite after snappy bite! Memories that last a lifetime.

12/24/2023 Chronis' Famous Sandwich Shop 5825 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 I went there on Christmas Eve (Sunday) for a chili dog. The large parking lot was almost empty and I ordered and paid at the counter fronting Whittier. I waited and watched while my dog was assembled; steamed bun, dog, mustard, onions then the chili. I ate in the outdoor patio dining area, there is no indoor dining. My chili dog was just okay. The hot dog was tasty with a good snap, but I can't say that it was better than Costco's. The meaty chili was very bland with no detectable spices or heat. I would splash some Tabasco on it if I had any. Super fast service if it's not busy. It's repeatable but I'm still looking for spicier chili dog.

Checking in on an old friend after months, even years, is a necessary exercise in loyalty, brotherly love and kindness. When those are reciprocated, the relationship is truly something special and should be preserved with all due care. This old friend, so far, has always treated me well and taken good care of my appetite. I've never been worried about some gossip or misunderstanding here. The chili and hot dogs are always on point. This is one friend that will never let you down!

For years I've passed by this green place and never knew it was a staple here in East L.A. I saw this on my tik tok one day from a food critic and what he ordered looked good. So I try their chili cheese dog & chili cheese fries and the combo together was great. The hot dog was outstanding with the beef flavor & crunch on every bite. The chili, cheese, onions and mustard really went well together. It was so good I had to have another! I will definitely be coming back and trying the rest of the menu. The service was great and the Patio was nice & clean!

Always hits the spot without fail! A perfect dog period. Nothing compares to thier chili and the frank with the snappy skin is everything

So I seen an insta feed on this place and was excited to try it, so today I made a visit and unfortunately was helped by a RUDE, Upset person who I have no idea why he was so upset. He made my burger wrong, then got upset because I told him it was wrong, the other two guys were great but this guy making the burgers ruined my visit. I will never visit again and I recommend if you want to be treated with disrespect you don't go either. The food was actually good but because of the service I won't return. Who ever runs this place teach him about customer service, we are the ones who bring in the money.

My favorite hotdogs east of DTLA. They are nearly perfect both in taste and execution. The franks are the same snappy Hoffy ones used by Pink's in Hollywood, except while at Pink's you have a plethora of choices and topping combos; here at Chronie's in ELA, there is but a spartan, zen-like offering of two: 1) a hotdog that comes standard with mustard, ketchup (sacrilegious, I know), and chopped onions, and 2) a chili dog that comes with mustard, onions, and their special chili sauce (add a slice of American, if you want, for extra) I say "chili sauce" instead of "chili" because this ain't no eatin' chili; it's a topping-- like gravy. Who would dig into a bowl of gravy?? Its superpower manifests itself when it assists the main player, whether it's fries, a burger, or a tamale. I have to highlight the genius in this chili dog. Not only is it perfect in taste but in execution. Lesser establishments just "put it together". At Chronie's? A snappy frank, steamed, nestled into a steamed bun. Atop this, mustard, then chopped onions. THEN they ladle on the chili sauce. Everything is held together. No onions on your lap. This is a well thought-out dog. The chili fries are portioned generously yet still manageable. The chili tamale, if I remember correctly, use those XLNT brand ones with the nuclear orange masa-- a guilty pleasure of mine, and perfect for this kind of place. Some caveats-- their chili burgers, while delicious, have lettuce. If that's not your thing, then let them know. If you're in a hurry, they'll take a while to make. One reason I like to stay with the steamed menu options. Another very very important thing-- they have grape soda. Ambiance? Patio eating on picnic tables with sparrows flying around waiting for a handout. Parking is generous. They take credit cards Their pastrami? Standard with mustard and pickles, but really.... I go there for the chili dogs. And so should you.

Ambiance: Not much to this place, you walk up and both the kitchen and the cashier are in one long room. Right on the street, but it's not crazy loud. There were some tables around the back and plenty of parking. Service: I've had a pleasant experience both times I went. I ordered over the phone the first time, and the person was extremely nice and helpful, this seems like a pretty popular place, but he didn't rush me. Ordering in person took a bit longer, but nothing to worry about. Food: I don't usually like chili dogs from fast food places because the chili is always suspicious. Lol. This place was so good. I don't think I'll even bother with any other place. Great portions, filling, the hot dog had the infamous "snap." I ate mine with the peppers for extra spice, and it was perfection. Unfortunately, the chili cheese dog was so good that I probably won't try anything else, lol

Yummy have not been here in years ones of the guys is still here after 38 years. Ron is retired but still comes and visits. The one guy says he loves working here because of the people he loves the people the history the stories.. chili is still good uses the same family recipe still family owned. Everything is still the same except the grape drink Hotdogs are the best.... A blast back in history this has got to be part of the history and this has to be one of the oldest buildings. Thank you for still working here and having this place open.

Chili dogs are awesome ! They got that snap to them no other dog has ! Service was great !

Great burger and chili spot. Chili was good, just wished it had a little more flavor. Overall, if I'm the area again and looking for a chili fry fix, I'd stop by.

Let's start off with the ordering system as this was my first time here. Recommend every newbie to study up the menu upon ordering at the front where all the magic happens. When it is your turn in the queue you tell them what you want. Then they proceed to make the food FIFO as I waited about 15 minutes on a Sunday trip at 1 p.m. You pretty much pay at the time when your whole order is physically presented to you* * hot dog reminds me of a dodger dog* Fries on site are cooked fresh and not just sitting out. The staff here has molecular memory! I witnessed them just taking all orders without having to write anything down while I'm in the queue of (6) whom are making bulk orders! Establishment has the neighborhood Vibe.

No frills, kinda sloppy presentation, not instagram pretty, but just great tasting hot-dogs, chili dogs, chili fries, burgers, pastrami, combos from an old-school burger stand! Seriously their snappy hot-dogs are great! The guys at the counter are friendly. There is parking which is always nice. This place is a landmark!

I was feeling real nostalgic today and decided to write this review. Chronis has been a staple food of my life. This was the place where I had my first hot dog ever. Grandpa and Grandpa had lived two blocks away on Leonard since 1946. Dad grew up coming here. I can not tell you how much this place lives in my heart. Don't be thrown off by the algae puke green that engulfs the outside, let it be a beacon that brings you in. The sign is as memorable as it is heart warming. I will tell everyone that has ever come to visit me in LA, Pink's is for the birds, Chronis is LA's hotdog. There is something about the steamed bun and the natural casing that just adds that extra pop that rivals every hot dog I encounter. Their chili is a nostalgic trigger that I can not even compare to any other. It is spiced in such a way that I have never had anything like it. People come here too for their hamburgers which are done very well. It wasn't until the last six to seven years that I even tried their pastrami, but it is clean and delicious. My order like clock work goes as one hot dog with everything, "ketchup, mustard, and onions is everything". One chili cheese dog with everything, "chili, cheese, mustard, and onions". I also like to add pickles, something I picked up from a fellow patron. Order of french fries, and whatever soda I am feeling that day. Do not think twice about coming if you haven't been, just might find your new favorite place.

MISLEADING CHARGES: I came on a slow Wednesday, & ordered. The employees don't write down your order and use their memory to make the orders. They charge you after they make the order so it's not a good system for business. I was charged for chili burger & chili dog and then I was charged for chili. The menu is misleading and needs to say "burger" or "dog" and then charge chili because that's what they do. I'm not coming back because the menu is misleading.

One of the last classic hot dog stands in LA that has been there since the late 40's with very little changes. Walk up stand with a few tables. Chili's on point and the dogs have that snap you're looking for. They do take card now but better to bring cash. Food is fresh to order. Come taste a piece of East LA history here.

The snap is back! Delicious and must try for any Angeleno. I don't miss the dodger dogs anymore, but I sure did miss this place. The one good thing about going back into the office is being able to visit local lunch spots again from my childhood. Had to try my dog two different ways, plain with mustard/chili only and one with pickles/chili, cheese and mustard. Both were great. Maybe my new go to order.

They need a new system to take orders because I watched them get someone else's order wrong and then mine. if they slowed down and used a pen paid to take orders, they would have better service. Also fries needed more salt .

In my hunt for the best chili cheese dogs in L.A. I came across Chonis on TikTok so I decited to give them a shot. Their house chili was on point (not too greasy) with a very distinct and pleasant flavor. Although I've always been a tommys guy, I will say that if I find myself cruising Whittier Blvd, I will definitely stop by again. I sampled their pastrami, good stuff, and I look forward to trying their pastrami sandwiches on my next whittier blvd run. Thanks Chonis for a good chili dog (my comfort food).

The quality of the food is fine but today the two guys working and both very nice people, but they were handling the food and the cash from customers. One of them had a bag full of hot dogs and with his bare hands reached in and put them in a steamer. After that, he never washed his hands, just wiped them on his apron, and took cash from a customer, went to the register, gave the Customer change, and began making another order with his bare hands. Both of them obviously had no concern for personal hygiene. The place is landmark for all of us who grew up in East Los Angeles. It looks like a dump inside. I ate the fries but dumped the hotdog. Never gonna go back.

This was the best chili I have had in a while! I loved it on the hot dog and on the fries. I will for sure be coming back again soon.

Pretty close to Pinks hot dogs, the guys behind the counter were super nice. Food came out fast and taste real fresh. The ambiance is not that great but sometimes great food comes from these hole in the wall spots. I regret not coming sooner.

A favorite spot in the area for chili fries and chili dogs. Been there like forever and always good especially on a cold day for a chili cheese dog. Friendly staff and always consistent good snapping hot dogs and great chili cheese fries for that indulgence.

I've been here twice, and I've ordered the same thing both times: chili cheese dog and chili cheese fries. The hot dog is good. I totally get what people mean when they say it's got a great snap. It comes with mustard and onions hidden underneath. I personally love the onions but could do without the mustard. My issue was the fries. Holy hell, those were salty. Idk if it was the fries or the chili added to the fries, but I couldn't push through. I gave them a second chance in case they were a little heavy-handed on the salt by accident, but it seems like that's on purpose. I didn't finish my fries. My dad tried to finish my fries, but they were too salty for him as well. In terms of price, they're a bit on the higher end. This last time, my meal came out to ~$13 for just a hot dog and the chili fries. For ~$11, I can get a giant order of chili fries from The Hat and still have leftovers. I might come back for the hot dog since I work in the area, but those fries are a huge pass.

The fries are good. The hot dog has a snap to it which is bomb. The chili is good too! Workers are chill and they memorize your order like Pinks.

Ok sooo this place is classic! My dad always takes me here! We always add the pastrami on one than just split it on my hot dog and it's still amazing!

I came here for the famous Chili. MY only critique: eAse back on the salt. I like salt as much as the next guy, but man....wayyyy too much. So much that I couldn't finish my chili cheese fríes and chili dog. For me, they were inedible. What a letdown. The fries were already salty and then topped with salty chili... too much. What a disappointment.

If you tend to keep obscure pop culture facts in your head like me, you'll recognize Chronis' as the filming location of Dirty Vegas's Days Go By music video over twenty years ago. Days have indeed gone by since then, and the prices have continued to rise, with a chili cheese dog costing $6.75 each. A rather steep 30% increase when they used to be below $5 just a few years back. Two dogs and a side of fries will run around $18. Their hot dogs are good, with a good length and a satisfying snap to them. The chili is decent and familiar, akin to those served at Tommy's and similar burger joints. The pricing is getting a bit hard to swallow when it's more expensive than a chili cheeseburger at many burger stands. But Chronis is a living piece of East LA food history, and it's worth at least one visit.

Worst service ever! There are two mature gentlemen who work there that are lovely, but the two aholes working today (6/19) during lunchtime (3 pm) were incredibly rude. Complained as soon as we walked up because they "had to stay longer." Uhm. Okay. Then snapped as we walked up to look at the menu. Then, one walked back to wash his hands like he was prepping for surgery only to walk back and literally snap his fingers at us and say, "Let's go!" Screw you. Disgusting behavior! Disgusting service! Don't come here when these low lives are working-- will never patronage a place that treats costumers in such a manner!

A staple burger and hot dog joint in East Los Angeles. True to it's originality with a friendly staff. Food is as good as it smells coming up the block. Clean and roomy patio so yo can take your first bite just as soon as you walk away from the counter. Chili Burger Chili Cheeseburger Chili Dog Chili Tamale Hot Dog Pastrami Sandwich French fries Chili cheese fries and more.

My mom brought us here because she said she remembered eating here all the time in the 80's and how it was soo good back then. For anyone saying this is the best chili spot in la y'all need to get out of your comfort zone more. This place is mid at best. The prices were kind of alright compared to food chains but I felt the portions were small. We paid an extra 6 bucks to add the pastrami to the chili cheese fries and I don't think it was worth it. The actual fries weren't that bad since they were made to order. The hot dog in the picture was pretty good even if it was by itself. Don't think it was worth the price but I needed to try it. THE CHILI! Very similar texture to Tommy's rather than Weinerschnitzel. Tommy's tops this place by far but respect for holding this place down. Go in with low expectations so you aren't as disappointed like we were. Also, my mom changed her mind and said this wasn't the best place to have chili and she would rather have Tommy's.

Chronis was a great place to eat, but I think they are slowly losing their touch with the chili, it doesn't seem the same anymore. The service and the people their are great. The hamburger stand is still great to go because it's on the iconic Whittier blvd in east Los Angeles where everyone has had great memories.

One of the best chili cheese dogs in L.A. Snappy franks are tasty and 100% beef. Chili is fresh and just right as far as thickness. With the onions on top... just as good as Tommy's chili cheese dog if not better.

i didnt even order!!! i waited just to see!! how are u handling food AND dirty money ( in this day and age) with NO GLOVES!! that hand sanitizer dont work! I aint gonna be able to do it! and i drove all the way from compton just to try the chili dogs and pastrami‍

The food here is ok I've come here 2 times one time with a co-worker and got a regular hot dog which turns out it's a plain hot dog with nothing on it I kept it simple and added mustard, nothing to write home about tasted like a regular boiled hot dog with wieners from the dollar store but wasn't a big deal. Second time I came on my own and got chili cheese fries which were pretty good but again not the greatest. The service on the other hand was good the two cooks running the shop were very attentive and quick when it came to making the food. This place is classic Americana a simple shop with simple food (imo) it serves as a place for the locals to go especially if your down the street and craving something savory but it's not something I would go out of my way for.

Life changing. I never liked hot dogs but these ones here you will come back for. The taste and texture of it is something else and with the chili & cheese, "chefs kiss." The chili burger awesome the chili cheese fries even better.

It was our first time here and we'll not really impressed. Each hot fog was sold separately, so to add the chili and cheese was extra and thats what we went for so we had to order it. Anyway it's a hole in the wall, the guts behind the counter weren't very friendly and let's just say I'd go to pinks anytime over this place.

If you know, you know! Nothing fancy, but simple & delicious every time. Just goes to show their high quality ingredients and fresh standards.

I really hate writing a mediocre review for this place. People come to Cronies for famous chili dogs. For a basic chili dog with mustard onions cheese and chili, they are absolutely top tear. My main gripe with the 3 star review was the price. It was partially my fault for not asking how much it was going to be. Two chili dogs with fries were just under $20! I was in shock! Each chili dog was over $7, and the fries were $4. The portions are also kind of small. Seven dollars for a chili dog is just too expensive. This meal should have been $15 with tax max. I would recommend that if you're coming to cronies to try a Chili dog but not make a meal out of it, they you should be good. The staff is friendly, and the food is good Just not worth the price of admission

However, what consumers want in a hot dog is the perfect balance of sweetness, beef taste, salt and light flavoring. They do not want an overly salty, overly chewy, overly spicy, overly sweet, and certainly not overly greasy hot dog.

This is the place you won't care about your diet, go all out, have a large cherry coke & more than you can eat ordered and leave feeling guilty but happy you had it & then will repeat in a couple months. Order that good ol' chili cheese hot dog that snaps the minute you take a bite in it piled with cheesy cheese and chili cheese warms buns. This is the place you come for a chili dog ! Lots of parking, located in East Los For $4.50 more you can add pastrami to anything. Affordable cost. So so good. You can't miss this green chronis hot dog spot (NOT) sandwich spot on Whittier blvd. This was always a nostalgic place for my family and I.

Cronies is still my favorite hotdog stand since I was a child. Family owned and operated for over 70 years. I always order a chili cheese dog with onions and a pastrami dip. The hot dog is in a natural casing- giving you nice snap with each bite, the chili very tasty. A California Pastrami meat is thinly sliced fatty meat that's put in au jus ti heat, then piled on a French roll with mustard & dill pickles - the top roll is dipped into the au jus - delicious!! This is located on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles - little shady side of town, but we'll worth the visit.

Chronis lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. The owner must feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate. Embarrassed by what Chronis actually is, the owner named the establishment a "Sandwich Shop". Y'all make the best F'in chili dogs in Los Angeles...own it!!! Chronis' is a "Hot Dog" stand in East Los and delivers what many have attempted and failed. I have never seen anyone eating anything other than hot dogs here. With good reason. These hotdogs/chili dogs are bomb! I'm sure that the other menu items are palatable, but why bother when Chronis has broken the code on delicious, spicy, mouth watering chili dogs. Forget high cholesterol, expanding waistlines, and the merits of plant-based diets. The chili dog's at Chronis are all about American fast food and appetites. Each component--the hot dog, the chili, the cheese adds another flavor twist. Consider the natural casing frank, plucked from the hot water bath. Consider the pillow consistency of a bun pulled from a package of so many identical buns. Consider the ladle of greasy chili draped over the top. Consider the cheese or the stripe of mustard, both the same artificial yellow. Epic! No hater-ade on Pinks, Cupid's or Tommy's... just an honest opinion. Cruising Whittier Blvd has meaning, when the destination is the best "Hot Dog" stand in Los Angeles. Chronis...use positive affirmations daily, embrace your core competencies, be much more compassionate to yourself, affirm your real worth and answer life's most defining question....."who are you"? Yes, we know you make burgers as well, but burgers are a blood sport....leave that fight to In n Out!

Great chili dogs just a classic in east LA me and my family eat there every time that we visit. Great service it's usually not packed and it's always pretty timely also the employees are great always happy and talking. Nice seating area not sure what to expect just a table and seats can fit up to 6 people on the tables maybe more and it's never very packed so expect a seat.

This place is a staple and a must. However it's so expensive these days and a little miss leading. They say it add cheese or chili it's $1 each. But I ordered a #1 with chili cheese fries they charged me an extra $4 and I asked why bc he said he did an extra scoop on my fries with is BS. And the guy threw a cheese slice on my burger. Guess be aware bc this meal cost me

Just amazing... amazing. The chili dog with the chili cheese fries. ~chef's kiss~ Please go try this place. You won't regret it!

This place is divey in a great way. Chili cheese hot dog was wonderful; chili doesn't have the greasy oomph of Tommy's but works well with the hot dogs, which are very dense and have a really wonderful snap to them. Pastrami was very generous and juicy. A legit pastrami sandwich.