I've only been to Chicago once, so I am certainly no expert on their local cuisine, but this food…read moretruck situated in a gas station parking lot made the Yelp list of top sandwich spots in the country, so I knew I had to stop by. The first time I came was right after that article, and there were about 50 people in line, so I left. This Saturday I stopped by at around noon, and I was third in line. WARNING: do not be in a rush! Your food is not coming out quickly. Paulie is a sweetheart, but he is a one-man show, and he likes to chat and get to know all his customers. They currently do not carry the full menu they show online, so I went with a Chicago hot dog, and the Italian beef sandwich. Paulie educated me a bit on the sandwich; if I wanted it juicy (with the sauce already on it) or on the side to dip into (yes, please, I'm a dipper), and how spicy I wanted it (more peppers, less peppers). After a nice chat with Paulie about politics, I headed home and dug in. The Chicago hot dog was perfect, although I had to remove the hot peppers. The sandwich was outstanding; the beef so tender, the peppers and onions adding depth, and the roll was so soft-I could only eat half, but the other half heated up nicely for dinner. Can't wait to go back!

Amazingly authentic and flavorful Chicago food including staples: Chicago dog, Italian beef,…read moreMaxwell Street Polish & crinkle-cut fries. Excellent other choices like a plentiful Pastrami sandwich which can also be made as a Reuben. Friendly service from a real Chicago native & veteran housed in an adjacent building (not a food truck) to a gas station - gives a dive vibe but is great for to-go. This is a lunch only (11a-2p) business 6 days, closed SUN. Very limited outdoor seating and service can be slow because he's mainly a one man show (occasionally has a helper), BUT the deliciousness of the mostly Vienna products are well worth the wait! You can also call ahead for better timed service but that hinges on him not being too busy to answer. Pro Tip food choice: his 'Best of Both Worlds' gets you a Chicago dog & a 5" Italian beef for a sizable discount!

The very best hot dog on the planet! Ive been bringing my friends and family here since the first…read moreday and alot of Tampa people can say that too! Theyre doing a customer appreciation day May 25th so come in for cool free goodies and of course a Mighty Mel Hot Dog!

Okay I heard this place was an institution so after an event decided to drop in and give it a try…read more The picture below shows what I ordered with a description. The service is fast. You go up order and in less than 5 minutes my order was out. They do not play. The parking lot is small so when it is crowded well you know. The staff is friendly but no nonsense. Love it. The seating area is like a diner with the type of tables, chairs, and booths. The chili on the chili dog was basic not anything to brag about. The onion rings were good but regular. If you're craving dogs this is the spot. But in the end they get 4.2 stars.

Absolutely delicious vegan hot dogs! I had the Mexico City Vegan Hot Dog and it was !! Great…read moreservice and prices. The atmosphere is great as you can pick anywhere in the courtyard to sit. Great for families and dining alone :)

The hot dogs were delicious. The Seattle dog is spicy and I got it without the cream cheese bun as…read moreI'm not a fan of cream cheese. Seattle dog was spicy. The spicy mustard and jalapeños really gave the dog a kick! The service was great and the ambiance is cool. Hotdogs run between $6 & $10. The waffle fries were good as well.

Still love Portillo's. Love their Italian beef. Wish their beef and cheddar came with the melted…read morecheese rather than shredded cheese. Had their side salad for the first time and it was a great size. Usually I get the chopped salad which i love but is quite big. So this is perfect. They are happening here on a Friday night bc of USF graduations. We still got a great seat and they are still organized.

Burger was great. Place looks clean…read more Staff is nice. I would have given the a 5 bit their tea is not fresh brewed. Onion rings were good too.

Stopped in for a quick Vienna dog, and great draft root beer at my favorite hotdog shop in…read moreClearwater... I was talking to my friend, Maureen, owner of DD's, and they have a Trump-Biden ice cream special going on, and by popular demand have brought back their New Orleans style beignets... When your in the neighborhood, stop in and say hi to Maureen, and choose which of their great many different brands, and styles of hotdogs that they serve in this great little family run store for you to enjoy... No what political side your on, have one of your favorite parties ice cream specials... In fact a great combo would be to to pair it up with a nice hot order of NOLA style beignets to go with that cold ice cream. I love this place not only for the great food, but also for the super friendly service, and I think you will to, they really go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your meal...

Great place to get some top quality casual food choices (I realize that's an oxymoron). We came…read morehere with 3 adults and 3 kids to get a good kid friendly lunch. One of the really interesting things about Daddy Dawg's is that they offer several premium brands of hotdogs to choose from (at slightly different prices). This includes Nathan's, Sabrett & Vienna as well as a couple of others. As usual, I had to try several things on the menu. I had the 6" Chicago beef with mild giardiniera (slightly disappointing that they don't offer a hot giardiniera), a Nathan's hotdog with chili & cheese, and a Nathan's hotdog with sauerkraut and mustard. I really liked the flavor of the chili and I was happy that they sauerkraut was hot. Some of the other choices were a foot long hotdog with bacon and cheese, a double cheeseburger and chicken nuggets for 2 of the kids. The French fries seemed just ok, not as good as the other things. As you can see on the menu, they offer a number of other options too. They have hand scooped ice cream as well as several famous ice cream bars from my childhood. All in all, a fun experience and everyone seemed happy with their lunch. The servers were efficient, the food came out fairly quickly and one of our servers was incredibly friendly and helpful. I think the 4 yr old boy in our group had a crush on her. The atmosphere / decor is just ok but it doesn't really detract from the experience. I would definitely come back again.

We try to visit a Coney Island Hot Dog joint each time we're in the Central FL area. Originally…read morediscovering the one in Zephyrhills, we've also been to ones in Brooksville and now this one in Largo. Upon arriving, the interior was very clean and neat. It had the vintage memorabilia on the walls that most of the locations still have. We were greeted by a nice waitress. It's always impressive when we get thanked for coming in and she did just that. I ordered the Norm's Bigg Dog because I'm a huge fan of loose meat. This foot-long hot dog had a pile of loose meat, cheese, and it was topped with coleslaw and several onion rings. Everything was prepared great and the bun was also delicious. My husband is a fan of the Coney sauce with cheese so he got a dog with that on it and it did not disappoint. We also had a small corn dog, which was fried perfectly. Love this place and if you like hotdogs, we're confident you will too.

Hot Dogs 101: You don't serve your dogs on stale buns. A classy hot dog joint steams the buns just…read morebefore serving unless the customer wants the bun toasted. Pay attention to detail: if you don't know what a Chicago dog is then hang up your apron and step-aside. Service: Almost None. Ambiance: Generally dirty...tables are not being cleaned properly. Employees are not inspired.

Our lunch was spot on! We received quick service and thoroughly enjoyed our delicious hot dogs and…read morecheeseburgers. The fries were freshly made and very crispy and hot. We decided to take some chocolate cake to enjoy at home. It will be so tasty with some coffee or hot tea. Yum! Yum!

I have wanted to try this place for a long time. We were on our way back to Lakeland from Brandon…read moreand stopped here and went to the drive thru. A nice worker helped us place our order and told us about some of the menu items. We decided to get the two hot dog, fries and a drink and another hot dog as there was three of us. The hot dogs are delicious real hot on a poppy seed bun and a nice crunch. The fries are crinkle cut and tasty. Best of all, we took home a slice of lemon cake! It was so good! Real tart and lemony with lots of frosting. We will definitely be back!

This was not the best dining experience ... but because we were looking for a hot dog we discovered…read morethe Krate -- an amazing venue where they are located. We came inside the small restaurant and perused the menu on the wall. There's only a small counter inside so plan to find a table and eat outside. I ordered their New York dog as a foot long and left off the onion sauce. So basically a longer steamed hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut. Unfortunately, the hot dog was not hot (temperature wise) enough. As I was already seated outside and had returned the french fries -- they were lukewarm-- to be cooked more and to be heated, I wasn't about to go back a third time. I didn't care for their fries as they are the coated type -- not my favorite -- but at least they were hot and fresher the second time around. My husband had their Chicago dog -- which only comes in a regular size (6") version. It had all the toppings on it, but he thought it was just okay, as well. With so much competition in the area, they will need to step up their game. The positives are that the prices were reasonable and that they give a military discount to veterans.

Before arriving at the Krate we had singled out TJ's for a Hot dog dinner. Nestled in amongst all…read moretypes and cuisines of this food village, we found TJ's. My wife ordered a foot long New Yorker and I had a Chicago dog. The dogs are steamed and are served up pretty fast. We also ate an order of fries which are coated. Our dogs came with soft drinks from the cooler. The hot dogs were just ok and the fries are battered (coated). Now we know.

The place maybe small but it has a great vibe to it the place smells so good I got instantly hungry…read moreand the lady who took my order was super nice and very friendly and the hot dogs was super delicious definitely recommend.

Small quant hotdog shop crammed in next to a salon. Truly a hole in the wall but well worth the…read morestop if you are looking for a good hot dog. Chicago Dogs are my weakness, and it was truly drug through the Garden here. Plenty of neon green relish and sport peppers. This is not gourmet food here but delivers on what it promises. There are some chairs and small tables on the side walk, but I chose to walk the short distant to one of the many small parks, and sit on a small wall next to an enormous oak tree, which must be a local celebrity because there was some type of historic marker. There are a surplus restaurants and bars in the Area, but if you are looking for a simple uncomplicated meal this is it.

Went by to have some good comfort food and we were not disappointed! Being from the northeast, we…read moreknow a good burger and dog. This place had grilled buns, great condiments and all around great service. We ordered the chill & dill dog, OG smashburger, and the philly cheesesteak. Highly recommend all.

Diggy Dogs 1901 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606…read more@diggydogs_tampa Have you heard about Diggy Dogs in Tampa? Well listen up, Diggy Dogs has been in the making for years and has finally grown from a dream into a reality. As a local business, Diggy Dogs is looking to branch out and support different kinds of events in the surrounding communities, as well as the state of Florida. Diggy Dogs founder, Drew Colclough, with his love for hot dogs and furry friends led to the start of a dog-themed business that would be centered around both. Here's your opportunity to check the out. Open on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays hop on over and try thier amazing hotdogs and Smash Burgers . You won't regret it.