So far, Big Guys has been well-received, living up to its promises of big flavor, competitive prices and the quick-but-satisfying turnaround perfected by the best Chicago hot dog stands for decades. Ultimately, they stayed true to O'Connor's vision of creating a classic atmosphere, with a nod to the Chicago 'Super Fans,' while taking a truly unique and modern approach to traditional menu items. Roosevelt Road in Berwyn and worked with O'Connor and his team to turn passion into crowd-pleasing originality. Bobby Flay himself showed up at the small, narrow-roofed building at 7021 W. Thanks to his creative take on sausage, and the overall fast food experience, the Food Network show ' 3 Days to Open With Bobby Flay,' chose to help O'Connor and Big Guys Sausage Stand become a reality. Just when condemnation seemed inevitable for the building that housed the iconic spot, Chicago native Brendan O'Connor, a man with a dream and curious palate, set out to save it.

If, at some point in the past 50 or so years, you stood in line for a hot dog and fries at the Parky's on Roosevelt Road, you know the unmatchable feeling of a real Chicago stand and the way that the best of them transcend the notion of a restaurant.

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