Hot Dog Heaven is a Fort Lauderdale institution. Founded in 1979 by Chicago natives Barry and…read morePamela Star, the tiny stand brought an authentic taste of the Windy City to South Florida. They served authentic Vienna Beef Chicago with mustard, relish, pickles, tomatoes, celery salt, and sport peppers on a poppy seed bun. In the 1980s, they purchased the modest 780-square-foot building that still houses the restaurant today. Back then, a Chicago dog cost just $1.45. When the Stars finally retired, it looked like Hot Dog Heaven might disappear forever. Fortunately, Joe Barra stepped in to keep the legend alive. Rather than reinventing the place, he kept everything exactly the way people loved it. The menu remains a tribute to classic Chicago street food. You can still order a dog topped with mustard, grilled onions, and sauerkraut, or go for chili and chopped onions. If you want the full Illinois experience, there's the classic Chicago dog piled high with mustard, onions, neon relish, tomatoes, pickles, celery salt, and sport peppers. The menu also includes Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage and peppers heroes, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. I ordered the Polish sausage with mustard, grilled onions, and hot peppers. The fries arrived hot, crispy, and perfectly crinkle-cut the way God intended. After I finished my sandwich, only one thought came to mind: Dang, that was good. The bun really makes it. This is old school comfort food done right. Prices aren't what they were in 1979. My Polish sausage and fries came to about $13, but it was worth every penny. Inside is tight with stools at the counter along the window, but there are three tables out front where you can enjoy your meal while watching the parade of traffic roar down Sunrise Boulevard. For over 40 years Hot dog Heaven has been serving up exactly what the community is craving. When was the last time you visited this iconic stand?

Maybe I was hungry, ok I know I was hungry. I was leaving hanging out with some friends and…read moresomeone had said hotdogs. I did a quick search of the area and Hot Dog Heaven, a place I had marked to visit some day, was near by. Online it looked like you could order ahead, but decided to try my luck ordering in person. I arrived to a place that had a handful of customers all in different phases of ordering or waiting for their food. I'm sure it helped that I was hungry, but I ordered fast. 2 dogs to go and the philly steak egg rolls. I had asked, "what's good to eat in the car on the way home?",, a couple people said the egg rolls. They were right. I don't know how they make them, but I would swear they were made in house. Great beef. The hot dogs made it safely home. a tasty Chicago dog and a Polish sausage. the latter was the winner, with its shrooms and sautéed onions. I'm surprised it took me this long to stop in, but it won't be long till I'm back.

I've been coming to Arbetter's since I was a little kid, and it's still the standard I hold every…read moreother hot dog to. Same family running it for years, and you feel that the second you walk in. Everything about this place screams family. The walls are covered with news articles and photos of famous folks who've eaten here, and some of the same faces have been behind the counter for as long as I can remember. That kind of consistency is rare, and it's a big part of the charm. I always go for a West Virginia and an MOC, but don't pass on the corn dogs either. And the cheese fries? Perfectly crisp, holding up under all that cheese the way good fries should. Here's the fun part: say "I love Bob Cousy" or "Larry Bird" for a free drink refill, and if you happen to be in town when the Red Sox win the World Series, the baked beans are on the house.

I hadn't been to Arbetter's Hot Dogs in at least five years, and I am SO glad I stopped back in. I…read morebrought my boyfriend, who has lived in Florida his entire life and somehow had never been here and I immediately thought, "This has to change today." The nostalgia hit me the second we walked in. The inside hasn't changed a bit, and honestly, that's what makes this place so special. In a world full of corporate chains and overdone concepts, Arbetter's is the real deal of authentic, classic, and full of character. I loved seeing the old Larry Bird poster still on the wall, the photos of infamous locals, and that beautifully simple menu that proves you don't need a hundred options when you've perfected what you do. I had the C.O. hot dog with cheese fries, and my boyfriend went with the chili cheese onion dog. Absolute perfection. You simply do not mess with a formula this good. Every bite brought back memories, and somehow it tasted exactly as amazing as I remembered. This little hole-in-the-wall will forever be ingrained in my memory as THE best hot dog spot. The service is lightning fast, the few tables inside stay packed, and the turnover is nonstop but they've got the system down to a science. If you're from Miami, you already know. If you're not, make the trip.

I passed Hot Diggity Dogs so many times and always talked myself out of stopping because, honestly,…read more"it's just a hot dog." Well... I finally stopped -- and I was wrong. I ordered the Chicago dog, and it was amazing. Perfectly done with great flavor. I've been on the hunt for good onion rings all over Fort Lauderdale, and these really hit the spot. You can tell they're frozen, but they were very good, not greasy at all, and cooked just right. All the seating is outside, but it's undercover with fans, making it very easy-going and comfortable. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Most definitely going back again. Sometimes "just a hot dog" really is worth the stop.

This is the real deal. Fantastic Vienna Beef Dogs. Casual…read moreatmosphere with an outdoor picnic area. Can be a little toasty in the summer. The gentleman that took my order was very pleasant and friendly. He told me that this place has been around since 1989. Not sure how I missed it. My Chicago style hot dog was very tasty. The bun was a bit stale and the hot dog kept slipping through the bottom of my roll while the bun kept cracking. Oh well. I would come back the next time I am having a hotdog craving.

This food truck parked in my neighborhood today in Ft Laud beach, and I was absolutely starved, as…read moreI hadn't eaten much of anything while traveling for work. Was psyched until I saw the prices. Ok, these are expensive, they have to be off the hook good for this price! Ok, here's what happened... I paid $9 plus $2 tip for the worst Chicago dog I've ever had! Danny, where was the Poppy seed roll? How about the Sport Peppers? (hint Texas Pete peppers are in every grocery store in America.) These are the two biggest ingredients when it comes to a Chicago Dog! Was there Celery Salt? If so it was drowned under really lousy, really old relish. This shouldn't be on the menu, it's pretty much false advertising.. I basically got a small 40 cent ball park hot dog griddled, with a bunch of cheap Dollar Store condiments piled on. I felt like I was robbed of my money after I tried to eat that mess on a cheap bun. I wouldn't eat again from Danny's even if these small overpriced dogs were buy one get two free :( (On a positive note, I didn't get food poisoning from this roach coach.)

Best dogs around! Take the ride and try them out. Bacon and cheddar you can't go wrong with. The…read moreoriginal dog is great. Hawaii'n was to die for. They are amazing!!!!

Okay, so I came here on a Wednesday evening at 8pm, and they were closed. This was very…read moredisappointing because I just drove from far to dine at this establishment. Mins you, their hours online say they ARE OPEN. But the place is closed.

This place it's best for Colombian fast food , not for nice dinners or nothing like that. The…read moremaicitos it's definitely worth trying and the arepas are good to go as well. The prices are be different from before just wished they made better updates to try menu as well. The vibes are good to hang out with friends for late night food .

I don't understand the good reviews. This is a stand in the middle of the mall where they microwave…read morehot dogs and add toppings. They do not have Mexican street corn as advertised. They only have esquites in a cup, and it's CANNED corn with seasoning on it. The hot dog was edible because it's hard to mess up a hot dog, but the corn was gross and got tossed.

Our next food adventure take us to Mr Pancho Hot Dog Gourmet located in International Mall in Doral…read more Mr Pancho's specialty is Hot Dogs with more than 20 different types and each one of them delicious and exquisite that makes you want to repeat a different one. High recommend if you looking for a bite in the middle of the day

Delicious and creative hotdogs! I came for the first time to this location on a Sunday at 6pm and I…read morewas warmly greeted. I saw a reel about this hot dog cart and needed to try. I tried the American Dog (Sauces, Relish, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Grated Cheese) and also the Supreme dog (Sauces, Corn, Salsa, Chili, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Crushed Chips, Grated Cheese). Both dogs were super flavorful and so filling. Service was great and i definitely recommend to try.

Was wondering wat was going on over there... Always see this stand packed can't wait to try it,…read morefood looks great!

This is a quaint but nice venue in Fort Lauderdale to enjoy vegan fare in the late evenings for the…read moredinner pop-up, Funky Love. The staff are always friendly and give great recommendations. I came specifically for the hot dogs as I used to be a frequent customer of Funky Love when it was the former Perrology pop-up in Miami. The variety of hot dog topping combinations and morning snacks are more than sufficient to satisfy your hunger - especially for a late night meal.

The food was dee-lish! We were greeted right away and the…read morefood was prepared quickly. And it wasn't loud nor crowded so we were able to sit & enjoy the meal with no hurry.