Back to loving this place again with the new owner that took over 4 months ago. They updated the inside with new tables, added booths, etc. The owner was working the register and was overly acommodating and beyond nice. This was our first time back since the new owner took over so we were skeptical but were pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of the inside, the updates and the awesome quality of food. The owner made us feel like he's known us for years with joking around and making us feel at home!!! Happy to have this place back up and running again like it once was years ago:):):) This will def be back on our out to eat list again:) read more

This was our first time ordering under new ownership. The place is very clean inside. If you like fresh cut fries, this is your place. We ordered a special chicken Parmesan sandwich. It was served on a logo branded brioche roll. We would definitely order here again. read more

Being a hot dog place, you'd think they'd do something special on National Hot Dog day...but no balloons and no dancing dogs. I guess they were concentrated on making good dogs. The chili dog with french fries for $4 were pretty good. It's a great stop right off the Fox River Trail and there's also an ice cream place a few doors down. Sample Prices: Hot dog $2.89 Hot dog with fries $3.89 Italian Beef $5.89 Gyro $6.29 Fish and Chips $10 Pizza Puff $3.69 Onion rings $4 Bonus: 10% off with Yelp check-in ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) read more

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This place has reopened with new owners. We ordered a chili cheese dog, which was good, and a veggie sub, which was great.

Date: 3-February-2020 Time: Lunch Total (before tip): $10.77 Server: Take out Grade: A I have gone to this place before and wanted something quick and simple. I have ordered that Impossible Burger (whatever they are calling it, the new fab of meatless burgers) with Fries and a Drink. I usually customize the crap out of it and they never screw it up and they did not this time. It did not take long for me to get my food. I ended up eating it in my car. I started with the fries. And this is how the fries are supposed to be made, fresh, from an uncut potato! Great fries! Burger was up next. It was pretty good, one of the better meatless ones. My only complaint with it was the buns, the buns were falling apart a little too quickly, they were a way too soft. The people behind the counter are very nice and friendly, which is always a plus! Overall a solid A experience! read more

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I first tried Bulldogs some years ago when Batavia was not a close option for food. Now that I live in North Aurora we're neighbors and Bulldogs has become my most return to place. I wish they had shakes and fruit side as options but not so. Nonetheless, Bulldogs Hotdogs is a quick go-to choice, and know I'm going to get some good eats. read more

I go down to Batavia every now and then and have stopped in a few times. They seem to have decent food! I am very basic so i've just done their hot-dog, corn-dog, even had a turkey sandwhich once. Their fries are really good, love fresh cut fries!! The customer service is so-so. Nobody's every overly friendly, but they're not rude either. After having read the other recent reviews about cleanliness, i'll be taking a closer look next time i'm down there! overall, might be worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood! It's nice to support small town businesses instead of chains. read more

I went there once before and had a not so good experience with their fries. It basically was a bag of mushy grease. But I thought I'd give them another try. I ordered the Gyro platter which comes with fries. I made sure to tell them I wanted crispy fries. The fries were crispy but brownish in color which seemed like it could have been dirty oil. The gyro meat which is supposed to be long strips were tiny curled up dried pieces of meat. I have had quite a few gyros in my time and I have never seen the meat served like this. Unfortunately I won't be going back there again. read more

Bulldog Batavia - Gyro meat - Hot Dogs Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

This is the best Hot Dog place, hands down. I have made the mistake of trying other locations, but I will ALWAYS come back to BullDogs in Batavia. read more

My husband and I stopped here for a late lunch. We said we were splitting a gyro and taking one to go. They kindly cut it in half, split the fries and served it separate boats . . . over and above! Oh, and it was fantastic!!! They prepared and gave us the to go just as we were finishing up. We will definitely return! read more

Very good food and service. Enjoyed eating here and will return. Great apps and choices.

I have to say I like to support small business and this place has the best gyro hands down. Usually get the pepper and egg sandwich which is also amazing I have 2 faves here. read more

Are you kidding me? I just finished that double cheeseburger w/ bacon and life has changed! Thank you Rashad Mitchell for the intro to your hometown deliciousness read more

Love this place. Go here for lunch all the time. Great food, tasty fries and friendly staff. Hot dogs, burgers, beef, sandwiches. Haven't had something I don't like yet. If I was forced to make a gripe, my only comment would be they could clean up the seating and bathroom area a little better read more

Best chicken Caesar salad I've ever had. It is pretty pricey but it's worth those homemade deep fried croutons. There's Saturday special sandwich is also to die for. read more

Loved the place when it was the Char House, new owners have really cleaned-up the place, but it not quite the sames.... Better because it is CLEAN and there is a small tv...... Not as good - food is just different: Fries are GREAT, but the beef is not as good, and my wife used to love the tuna melt and now cant stand it... They are doing a great job of getting involved with the community. Stopped in on a Sat afternoon around noon, few other people in the joint, wait was not long, my beef was ok, little guys chicken nuggs were GREAT! 1 beef special (drink, fries) 1 kids chicken nuggets Total - $12.34 read more

Just finished a cheeseburger and my husband had a beef and Hot dog. We were never so disappointed in their food. The burger had no flavor, they change the bread for the beefs and hubby said the beef was even bland. So sad about this because we use to love the place. I know they changed hands and in the beginning the food was fantastic, not anymore. I don't think we will be returning. Bummer! read more

IChicken FingersGyrosHot DogImpossible BurgerBlue Cheese Burger. Their menu is diverse and delicious and they deliver with speedy service! I love ordering food from here. Every meal is cooked to perfection and whether you are ordering for pickup or delivery, they make sure the food comes home hot. I continue to order from Bulldogs and will suggest my friends do too! read more

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Never again Husband picked up food. He ordered 2 hot dogs (pulled out of a warmer then deep fried. He said they were greasy - new cooking method ?), soggy french fries, and a half decent pizza puff. He ordered me a gyro platter. Asked for no tomatoes (I am allergic, but guess what, they were in the box). My fries were also soggy and not salted. Asked for the sauce on the side and an extra one (didn't get any). He told me he wouldn't go back after the last time but he did because I wanted it. I haven't physically been in the restaurant. He told me it was really dirty. The female employee had long fake finger nails (gross) and used tongs to get the hot dog's but didn't feel the need to wear gloves before touching the hot dog buns. Oh, she had to check her phone (covered in germs) and didn't feel the need to wash her hands. Husband called them and they didn't seem to care. I will be calling the health department on Monday morning to give them a heads up. Both of us woke up to massive diarrhea this morning. read more

We stopped in on a whim, okay maybe not a whim, it was National Hot Dog day!, and Bulldog's red hots delivered the hot and savory hot dogs my body craved. Right off the fox river trail, it's a convenient stop while riding along the trail, but it's also conveniently located right in downtown Batavia! Lots of school spirit on the walls, and the service behind the counter was friendly and speedy. I got a pair of chili dogs, which really hit the spot. Good flavorful chili and cheese topped atop a flavorful hot dog. A bit messy, but that's how the cookie crumbles. The price however seemed a little steep, 2 chili dogs and a side of cheese sticks came out to over $10 (before that yelp checkin coupon! use it!). Overall though, Bulldog's, you're A-OK! i'll be back! read more

I really think their sandwiches are great - I haven't had much experience with their fried food/burgers etc BUT - that being said, I've seen many of their employees make sandwiches without gloves - everything that goes on the sandwiches are handled with bare hands that haven't been washed prior. The woman making mine used the cash register and directly went to making sandwiches and handling deli meat, tomatoes, etc right after. Gross. Please wear gloves when you're handling food. read more

I ordered a chicken gyro dinner plate with cheese cup and 2 deli sandwiches. No cheese cup or chicken gyro dinner instead regular. And when i called to let them know lady was nice on phone, guy that sounded like manager was absolutely rude and sounded like he didnt believe me in background. Clearly heard yelling thats what i ordered. I have been a regular customer of this place since moving out her two years ago. Now im not so sure abou it after this experience read more

They have the BEST GYROS in town, I ordered for delivery, Ordered the # 4 That is the jumbo size gyro, fries, & Drink, They were fast & The food was excellent, I will recommend them to friends & family, They also treat their customers with respect, Great place! read more

I wish I had better things to say bc we care about supporting local businesses. Four of us ate there and none of us cared for the food. Maybe it would have tasted better if it wasn't take out? I doubt we will try it again unless we hear they have improved. read more

It's absolutely humorous to read the reviews of this place, making it out to be something other than the greasy spoon that it is. It's your standard hot dogs and burgers fast food joint, nothing more. If the owner is around, the food is hotter than usual and the service is spry; if the owner is on vacation or off painting his house, the food is luke-warm and the wait is too long. It's run by Batavia high-schoolers who want an after-school job, and as such, it's cleanliness is your standard greasy-air, greasy-floor, greasy-table grease-monkey place. What do you expect when the main cooking is done in a fryolater? So, please, for the love of all small animals, just understand that this joint is for burgers and fries and tube meat and that's it. It's a no-brainer, really. To review it any further, to make it sound like its something special, to make it sound like its "all that" is really like saying that you'd marry a pig if she wore lipstick and a skirt. For God's sakes, grow up, will you. read more

I have been going to Bulldogs for many years and it is always good. The deli sandwiches are excellent too. The last time I went I was taking it home to watch the NBA finals. We apparently had a miscommunication as I got an Italian Sub instead of an Italian Beef. My girlfriend called them and guess what? Not only did I get a new sandwich but the owner himself brought it to my house! I couldn't believe it! No one has EVER done that for me! Bottom line, Bulldogs has great food at reasonable prices and the best customer relations that I have ever encountered! I would recommend them to anyone. Greg C. read more

Very delicious, and you can get a decent Chicago dog and fries for 6 dollars, so a pretty good deal in my opinion.

Fast food here is pretty good. We came from a long bike ride and my kids were hungry. We got chicken sandwich, cheese burgers, chicken fingers and meatball sandwich. Chicken fingers were processed also that was a bummer bit it did taste good. Their fries were fresh cut. Everyone liked their food. It was fast to order, good tasting and good price. Dining area was nothing to rave about but it was clean. But it was a little warm so hopefully when it gets hotter outside they will turn on the air conditioning. Good thing I looked it up on yelp because yelp gave me a 10% discount...wood woot! read more

My fiance grabbed us a late lunch today and when he got home he realised my gyro was wrong and we were missing my order of fries. He called Bulldogs and within less than 20 minutes they delivered (that's right they didn't ask us to come back, instead asking for our address!) a corrected sandwich and the missing fries. Service was exceptional as was the food. We will definitely eat here more often! Strongly recommend!! read more

We love the fresh cut fries. It's the #1 reason we come here. It's a nice family style setting.

Bulldogs Red Hots has some good qualities about it if you're looking for some decent tasting fast food. Everything is made fresh to order including Italian beef, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza puffs and some submarine sandwiches to boot. It is your typical fast-food Fair and always gets served hot within a reasonable amount of time. The only issue is seems that not a lot of money is going back into the upkeep of the building. The windows are leaky and in cold weather it could be very chilly in the main dining area. The decor is getting old and is in need of a facelift and freshening. The service could be a little friendlier especially when it never seems to be extremely busy. If you're in the neighborhood and are looking for a fast lunch, Bulldogs is a good option. read more

In my 30 years of experience, I have never been to a restaurant that was this bad. My fires were soggy, my chilli dog was a mess, and they forgot my mushrooms. I'm never brining my grandchildren here ever again. read more

Great local establishment. Value food for lunch. Large portions.

Best Reuben's ever. The jalapeño poppers are fantastic. Great customer service. The employees are very friendly. read more

The food here was ok.I normally like little burger spots like this,however I did not care for this place much. But what really bothers me there is the place did not seem too clean.maybe I just got that vibe because it's an older place. The flies flying around non stop was also an issue for me.i do not mean to disrespect the owners or make the place seem worse then it is,this is just my opinion read more

Good burgers and good fries! Love the Batavia decor. Little pricey but worth the quality.

I recently started working in the area and decided to try this place. It was a mistake. The place is incredibly dirty. I believe there was small flies in my gyro. Totally disgusting. I will not return or be recommending to anyone. read more

Rudest staff ever. Repeatedly screw up orders. I have never heard a thank you from anyone there. Management needs to train their staff better on what customer service is. I'll spend my money elsewhere, where they actually appreciate their customers business. Update: My goal for my original review was to let management know how their staff was speaking to customers. Most times management may not be aware of the service their team provides if they aren't there all the time. I spoke with the owner of this business, whose response was NOT "I'm so sorry we messed up the order or my staff was not courteous, how can we get better?" After hearing my perspective on the situation, he said he would have a conversation with his staff to improve service going forward. Instead, he left the comments below, making me out to be unreasonable and unjust. This shows me that management condones the behavior of the staff. After 5 years of ordering from this establishment, I still have never heard a thank you for an order or an apology for mix ups. Again, if you want to go somewhere with a courteous staff and appreciates your hard earned money, I would suggest going elsewhere. Batavia has a ton of great restaurants to choose from besides this place. read more

For years I have been pleased with the service received at Batavia Bulldogs restaurant , located in Batavia Illinois. I'll order it and due to my disability, I have my food delivered at least once every two weeks. Please note that each time I place my order It's no less than $15 per order. This not even including the "Delivery charge". And considering it's only three blocks away where I reside, they're making a profit just on that. But again due to my disability I cannot walk the short distance.Unfortunately the last few times I have been nothing more than unsatisfied with the service. Case in point , just last evening I placed my order for the usual hot roast beef sandwich with mozzarella cheese, fries and a Pepsi. Once received my order I went to my apartment only to be discouraged by Meal I received. To begin the meal was thrown into a plastic bag. The French fries were extremely greasy, and more importantly, my sandwich was not at all what I had ordered. Instead of receiving a hot roast beef sandwich, I received a cold deli roast beef sandwich. Immediately called Batavia Bulldogs to file my complaint and ask But I could exchange what I received from the initial order I had placed. I told him that I would be more than happy to put the sandwich back in the plastic bag when the delivery man came and exchange it. Once the delivery man came he did not want to sandwich. He did Present me with another plastic bag and expected in addition to more dollars two dollar tip. Once I got back to my apartment I cannot believe what I had received. It was the exact same sandwich! A cold Roast Beef deli sandwich. Again I called Batavia Bulldogs. I asked to speak to the manager. Gentleman I spoke to was horribly rude. He told me that he was not going to issue me a another sandwich because he had already sent 2 sandwiches over. I explain to him the 2 sandwiches he had delivered was not what I had placed my order for. He refused to back down, and told me he was not going to Make or send me a hot roast beef sandwich. With the service I received I will never do business with them again. And for all the other customers I want you, especially if you are elderly and disabled, be cautious on your order as it may not be what you pay for. Sincerely, John Hoban read more

I used their catering services over a year ago and the result was terrible, this review has been a long time coming. I was overcharged for what I saw them bring the day of my event, I would have not have had a problem paying what I did for quality food. The quality of the food was much less than what I had spoke with the owner about, reminded me of eating at the mess hall in basic training (where they pretty much dump everything out of a can or bag into a big serving tray). My specific gripes are too many and lengthy to bother writing here. My advice is to avoid this unless you have no other options, the owner talked a good game before the event.. maybe in part my fault for not complaining right after the event. Their dine in location is on par with your average hot dog stand but I have not been back there since I had the bad catering experience. read more