The Duca
Deep fried until it snaps, then loaded with homemade chili, coleslaw, cheddar and bacon. The one the regulars order by name.
The batting order
- 1Deep-fried Angus dogFried until the casing snaps
- 2Homemade chiliMade from scratch
- 3ColeslawScratch-made, mayo too
- 4Melted cheddar
- 5Crispy bacon
- 6Your size, your bunJr. on poppy seed · Duca on a Philly bun · Barduca on a toasted hoagie
Messy by design
Lean over the plate. Grab extra napkins. It’s worth it.
Pair it with
Chief’s Tots and an ice-cold bottle from the Cubs bar.
Duca. Duca Jr. Barduca.
Barduca is the family name. Growing up, Kevin’s brother Chris was “Duca” and Kevin was “Duca Jr.” Old friends still call them that. So Bruiser’s signature dog carries the names: Duca Jr., The Duca, and the footlong Barduca.
The Duca family
Same build, three sizes, three nicknames.
Duca Jr.
On a steamed poppy seed bun. Kevin’s nickname growing up, and the perfect first Duca.
The Duca
On a Philly bun. Named for Kevin’s brother Chris, the original Duca. The one the regulars order by name.
The Barduca
Same build on a toasted hoagie. The whole family name, all the way down, and back for the first time in years. Bring an appetite.
More signature dogs
The Chicago
The Dirty Dell
The Muffuletta DogAbout The Duca
What is the Duca hot dog?
Bruiser’s signature dog: an all-beef Angus hot dog, deep fried until it snaps, loaded with homemade chili, scratch-made coleslaw, cheddar and bacon.
Why is it called the Duca?
Barduca is the owners’ family name. Growing up, Kevin’s brother Chris was “Duca” and Kevin was “Duca Jr.”, and old friends still call them that.
What’s the difference between Duca Jr., the Duca and the Barduca?
Same build, three sizes. Duca Jr. is a 1/8 lb dog on a steamed poppy seed bun, the Duca is a 1/5 lb dog on a Philly bun, and the Barduca is the same build on a toasted hoagie.
Does Bruiser’s have deep-fried hot dogs?
Yes. The Duca and the Dirty Dell are both deep fried.