Food is excellent! Walk in, order at the counter and find a seat. Fountain sodas, pickles and…read morecondiments are self serve. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The place is always packed with people, especially on the weekends but plenty of seating. You have to get the garbage plate! My favorite is always with the home fries, red hots and Mac salad. Put the hot sauce meat sauce all over it and a side of sweet pickles and it's perfection! My son had fries and chicken tenders but after trying my garbage plate he left the fries and chicken tenders alone. My husband played it safe with a bacon cheeseburger. Honestly it was more like a smash burger and bacon was cooked to perfection; nice and crispy. He did get the hot sauce meat sauce on the side and said it elevated his burger. I know in Rochester there's garbage plates everywhere because it's what Rochester is known for and I've tried many places but Charlie's wins, hands down. Highly recommend. I will be returning!

Charlie's is my favorite Rochester burger place but not this trip. I ordered onion rings and got…read morefries . I ordered 2 Charlie burgers and they undercooked and not Charlie burgers. As this was a take out I didn't notice until I got back home.

Rated the best garbage plate in town for a reason…read more Who doesn't love dogs? This place is a fast casual restaurant that focuses on a variety of themed hot dogs, as well as garbage plates, including a famous vegan plate. The hot dog combos are all named after dog breeds. While there are tables inside, I've never seen it less than 100% full. There is also a cute patio area out front for outdoor dining. The variety of hot dogs are so creative and unique, and they are all delicious!

Blink and you'll miss it driving by Dog Town is a great spot for a garbage plate in Rochester. Tons…read moreof customization options with different meats (different hot dog types, hamburgers, sausage, etc) and "make a plate" style ordering is pretty cool. No one here will shame you for ordering a garbage plate the way you want it. Order at the counter, and then dine in in their small dining area or get it for takeout (my preferred option). It's kind of a hipster vibe in here but customers range from college kids to older folks looking for their plate hit. Whenever I'm visiting friends in Rochester, Dog Town is always a welcome choice for dinner or lunch!

Good food great people! Inviting and thorough! I recommend stopping in for ur next plate.read more

Great service! The guy at the counter was super nice…read more Garbage plate was very tasty and filling. My daughter had the crispy chicken sandwich which was big, super tasty, had great fries, and was well worth the money! If you're in the area I recommend it.

I have been going to Shallers since I was a child with family and friends throughout the years…read more Consistent quality and faster than a lot of fast food out there, with a better menu and great service.

Food was good 20 years ago but unfortunately it has gone down hill. The atmosphere is still the…read moresame and the pickles are still great but that's all that's really going for them and the ice cream

The original is always the best Hot sauce still holds…read more Perfect in every way Alex is the best

This was the first time visiting this place. Not being from Rochester we don't have garbage plates…read morein Syracuse. We were told to try out this place. The building itself is so cool it's like entering a step back in time. It isn't fancy. There's an immediate friendliness about it. I ordered a cheeseburger garbage plate with everything on it. It was so good! Yes, the name might not be appealing, but the food definitely was. I'm sure there's people out there would nitpick everything, but I enjoyed the whole experience. The gentleman taking my order was so kind and friendly. Sodas are free refills. Food came out quite quick. The tables were clean. I will be back when in town again!

Fantastic food!!! White hot dog with all the fixins. The guy loves his food and is super friendly!…read moreI'd recommend 100%!

Great street meat, excellent hot sauce, super nice guy. We grab lunch here often. So much faster…read morethan anything else in the area

It's a great establishment. Been going there all my life. When I moved to South Carolina and we…read morewould come home for a visit with our children, the first places we would hit was Heid's and Wegmans. It's funny how you miss a crock and paint stirrer full of mustard in the old days. White birch beer and Byrne Dairy Chocolate Milk all had been missed. I would hate to see this place ever fold. I don't think it will.

Oh my goodness--the nostalgia! I haven't been to Heid's in probably 15-20 years. Growing up, Heid's…read morewas such a summer staple, so now that I've moved back home, it only felt right to make my way here. Heid's has that old-school, cafeteria-style setup where you go down the line to get your food. It's simple, classic, and honestly gives me Happy Days vibes. The menu is straight comfort food--hot dogs, chicken tenders, Philly cheesesteaks, sausages with peppers and onions, and more. They also have deserts like brownies, cookies & chocolate cake. They do server beer and have lots of fountain drink options as well. I got a Gianelli sausage with cheese fries and chili. Ummm --it was so good. The fries could've used just a little more salt and pepper, but that sausage hit the spot. My mom got a sausage with cheese fries and macaroni salad and loved it. No complaints here! Next door is Sweet Treats, their ice cream stand, and it's the perfect way to end your meal. They've got soft serve, hard ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, flurries--you name it. My mom got a raspberry-lime sherbet twist, and I went all in with cookie dough chocolate chip ice cream mixed with vanilla, topped with whipped cream and caramel syrup. So refreshing and delicious. If you are ever in the Syracuse/Liverpool area, I definitely recommend trying Heid's at least 3 times in your life. It's affordable, family-friendly, and full of nostalgia. They also have live bands on Wednesdays, car shows, outdoor seating, and community events for kids throughout the year. Definitely tastes exactly the way I remember. If you do decide to try out Heid's, leave me a comment and let me know how you liked it!

This unmarked hot dog station in the middle of the Commons right outside of Bank of America is an…read moreIthaca fixture. They serve classic all beef, grilled, hot dogs with any of the following items kosher New York City sauerkraut, freshly grilled onions and peppers, spicy pepper relish, onions, classic pickle relish, Nancy's mustard, and of course ketchup and yellow mustard. They even have veal dogs, Italian pork sausages, and chicken spiedies (grilled chicken cubes in a hotdog bun -- spiedies are an upstate NY invention). I have tried all of these options and they are all fantastic, but I am a purest and love the kosher all beef dog with grilled peppers and a touch of sauerkraut the best. You can also purchase frito-lay bags of chips and bottled/canned drinks. He uses local wieners ...tee hee....from Hofmann's franks based out of Syracuse New York. Lou notes that he thinks that "central New Yorkers prefer the grilled flavor to the classic New York city steamed or boiled hot dogs." This is why he switched to a gas powered grill in 2001. I can't agree more, I love the grill. Lou is super friendly, and he'll chat with you as he prepares your dogs. Its $2 per hot dog. One dog is a great snack, 2 dogs or 1 chicken spiedie is a great meal. I never "plan" to eat here as the hours are dependent on the wether, I usually see them while walking around the commons and can't resist.

I'm surprised there aren't more reviews. The food is fantastic. The prices ($3 for sausage with…read morepeppers and onions?!?!) are incredible, and Lou is an extremely nice guy.

Take 5 items and do them well, that is how u run a food stand!!! Visited Dillicious at the…read moreIndependence Day celebration in downtown Rochester. Despite the large crowd of people, they were very well organized, meaning the staff was attentive and efficient, and the food was done expeditiously without losing its quality. They offered 5 main items, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteak, red hotdogs, and Italian sausage. Prices were reasonable. I tried the cheesesteak and the sausage. Both were Delicious!!! If this short encounter was an indication of the quality of food and service that Dillicious provides, i would definitely recommend their services for any event.

Andrew and his staff catered my daughter's gradparty this weekend. It was almost 100 degrees and…read morethey brought their street cart and grilled everything made to order. The food was amazing! The pasta salad and mac n cheese was awesome. Everyone raved about the food! They were prompt, clean, friendly and very professional! Highly recommended Andrew and his crew!!!!!

Where did you guys come from? Wish that we had a place this good to get hotdogs back home. Food…read moreis cooked to order except for obvious exceptions like the salt potatoes. As far as the frankfurter goes, I've never had better!!!!! The frank had the best texture and the color was great. It was perfectly cooked, boiled that is. No better way to prepare them. If the other sides are as good as the salt potatoes them they must be wonderful. I hope to get to come back for a visit in the future.