Hot dog restaurants are nearly a phenomenon of the past. There is nothing more exciting than finding one in operation, and greater still if they offer a variety of regular and gourmet sandwiches. Charlie Joseph's in LaGrange is THE PLACE. Lebanese immigrant Charlie Joseph and his wife Rosa established the business in 1920. This family business has had a few transformations and locations, but is now being operated by the fourth generation, on Bull Street in downtown LaGrange. Walk up to the window and order. If you avoid peak lunch hour, your service will be nearly immediate. The restaurant has a cool diner vibe and their signage is evocative of years gone by. You'll love the variety of the hot dogs and burgers! And you will adore the prices!!! read more

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First restaurant experience in LaGrange and it was amazing! Got something I wouldn't usually order slaw dog with cheese only ketchup and OMG is was great! Friend got a chili dog with everything just as good! Definitely coming back during our stay to try the burgers! Friendly staff and small shop but great vibe! read more

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This place is a generational staple in down town Lagrange, one could say well it's just hot dogs and cheeseburgers but these are the best, just nostalgic and the slaw dogs are the bomb as well as the cheeseburger with chili! read more

Such a unique place! Fast service, decent food at a good price and great history in the decor. So glad we stopped!

Step back in time to an absolutely wonderful old-school hotdog hamburger joint Friendly fast service extremely reasonable priced five of us were able to eat for under $40 The barstool seating and the small tables are very reminiscent of a locally owned family operated business of days gone by ! Make sure to stop in and grab a dog when Lagrange read more

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Great stop. Fast service. Friendly people. I'm glad i stopped here on my visit to LaGrange. read more

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The place is cheap and good. I got the kraut dog and the bun was steam and was really good. The customer service was great as well. Would return. Got two hot dogs a drink and a chill burger for 13 dollars. read more

Charlie Joseph's - Burgers Near Me - Lagrange, Georgia

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Food was hot and fast. And really good. We got to sit at the counter and everyone was so nice. And such a cool atmosphere throw back to the nineteen twenties. Real real coke with lots of flavor (get the small the mediums are a bit large - but only $2 - not a price thing just 20 oz is medium ). Prices are from the 1960s - I don't think they've ever updated their on the wall menu. Great dog, fantastic burger. Please try and tip at least 80% the cost of the meal because the same meal at McDonald's will cost a lot more. Great experience, great food, loved the staff. Highly recommend if you are passing Lagrange. It's not that far off the highway. Enjoy. read more

Ive been going to this restaurant every since I was a child every Saturday afer shopping downtown dont go as often now because of health issues but when I do go the Kraut dog is an will be my favorite go to hotdog an another reason why this a nostalgia place because of two of the nicest people Mr. Joey an the late Mr.Rusell made you felt welcome an knew you name an what your favorite was read more

Delicious food , friendly and super fast service! Great atmosphere and lots of history in the building

Wow, what a treat to find a hot dog joint that's been around since 1920. Simply put this is a gem that's worth a side trip to see and enjoy some old time small town Georgia hot dog goodness. Great service, fair prices and very tasty hot dogs and Brunswick stew with cornbread. As a bonus as like eating in a Coke memorabilia museum. read more

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Best Food Ever! Whenever I come back to LG it's a day one meal. I'm to the point in my life that my 12 and 14 year olds who've only lived in Maryland and Texas require it on trips to LG, usually it's a few trips lol. Gonna be there in a couple weeks and we're already looking forward to our CJ visit. read more

What went well? EVERYTHING! Self seated.. order taken .... Delivered promptly... no mess ups... laughter and fun

I've been coming to this place since I was 6 years old .my dad grew up here and my grandma still lives in la grange so everytime I come to visit her this is the first place we go to . If I was on death row ( never ) my last meal would be 4 chilli cheese dogs with onion and one with mustard and a large coke and plain lays chips . If anyone asked me where the they serve the best hot dogs in the world I would say Charlie Joseph's. I currently live in Los Angeles and I've ate a lot of chilli dogs none even come close to this place . Service is always a1 I've never had a bad experience in my 20 years coming here . Hands down one of my favorite places of all time read more

Charlie Joseph's - Favorite resturant - Burgers Near Me - Lagrange, Georgia

Not a bad dog n burger stand could be better service but still willing to try again in the future.

It was a beautiful day in LaGrange and there were great vibes radiating from the walk-up window of Charlie Joseph's. This is one of those places that you just *know* is going to be good as you approach. There were a good number of folks standing outside but no line to order. The menu is simple enough and we knew what we came for. We ordered two hot dogs and stepped back to wait for our food to be ready. Quickly enough, our number was called and we took our food up to the town square to enjoy. The hot dogs were really good, loaded with toppings and plenty hot. Prices are reasonable here as well so I can't think of a reason not to return. read more

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A small diner with counter service and window service. Friendly staff and patrons. Wait a bit and seats will clear. There are small tables and counter stools. Tasty burgers, hot dogs, and Brunswick Stew are available. Recommended! read more

What a great place! We were in town for a quick overnight concert. Decided to grab a quick bite on the way out of town...super simple menu but it sure hit the spot! This place has been around a long time - since 1920 according to the sign. It was a nice cool day so we ordered outside and sat on a bench to eat. There is a counter and some tables inside so you could go in too! We had the slaw dawgs and a chicken salad sandwich with some chips and iced tea. The slaw on the hot dogs was perfect...slightly sweet but tangy and complimented the hot dog nicely. The chicken salad sandwich was sooooo yummy...extra sour pickles with just the right amount of mayo and chicken salad flavor....I seriously considered another sandwich when we finished. The iced tea was fresh brewed too. If you're in town and hungry this is a good place to add to the list...I think it would also accompany the delicious beer at the brewery down the street! read more

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Nice homey restaurant with very good food! Reminds me of a the town diner with the decor. Staff is friendly and took care of us. read more

Great mom and pop burger joint. My favorite is the hotdogs any way you like them they are great.

Simply the best. Iconic spot for LaGrange Ga. I've been eating here 43 years now. Had it again today. Knowing this place is here for me makes life better!! read more

I've been coming here with my dad since I was in elementary and it's still good to sit inside and eat with the family.

Cozy spot downtown for a quick lunch. We stopped in on a Monday around 1 while on vacation after checking the other reviews. Service was quick and incredibly kind. Hotdogs and burgers were just as described with super soft warm bread. The group had 4 hotdogs, 2 burgers, 4 bags of chips, and 4 ice cream sandwiches (the true piece de resistance) for $40. read more

Service is very good. A+ Ambience is very good. A*. Very nostalgic and beckons back to the past. Menu is perfect for this kind of place. A+ Love the counter service. Steamed hotdog buns. This is exactly like it should be done. Old school details. The Chili. F minus. Literally CANNED Chili. Horrible. Not even good canned chili. This is where I got totally lost. How hard would it be to make your own chili sauce? Just do anything. Any old internet recipe would be 100 times better. I can't believe their sauce has always been like this for 103 years. When did it change? I personally might go back someday and just stay away from chili on anything. But I can assure you I will never try their chili dog again. Wish their chili was homemade like Yann dogs (google that one and stop by WV of you are ever through on I79 - worlds best chili dog). This place really has it all but the chili. read more

We stopped by Charlie Joseph's on a Saturday afternoon because my husband loves him some hot dogs! We are from out of town and we like to try places to eat that aren't your typical chain restaurants. You can order from a window out front or go inside to dine. We ordered from the outside window because it was such a pretty day so we wanted to take the food to go. Their chili dogs are very tasty. Plenty of chili and onions, just like we like it. Their cheeseburgers and hamburgers are small but very good. They use the small chopped onions on them, so if you're not an onion fan you can ask them to leave them off. We were happy with our lunch to go. Prices are good so you're not out a lot of cash for food. They've been in business since 1920, and five generations later, they are still kicking out the yummy hot dogs and burgers. Give them a try if you're in the LaGrange area. read more

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Really good burger! Great service and love the nostalgia. Takes you back years in time to the old lunch counter days. Definitely can tell why it's a community staple. read more

We stopped here while we were in Lagrange for the day and I'm so glad we did. I love places with character and that are basically apart of the history of a town. They have been serving Lagrange since 1920 and it feels like you are stepping back into a simpler time when you walk in the door. The staff was really kind and welcoming. And the food was so great! We met a friendly local while we were outside looking at the menu and he recommended the chili dogs. We got some of those and cheeseburgers, plus an ice cold coke in a glass bottle. We really enjoyed it and will definitely will be back. read more

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Went there for lunch with 5 people. Had 5 double cheeseburgers and 2 hot dogs 4 bags of chips and 5 drinks and was under $50. Great food friendly staff and great prices. read more

Delicious late lunch! Super fast service. I had the chili cheeseburger and tea with an ice cream sandwich, fantastic!! The people are super friendly. Thank you! read more

Their Claim is "The Worlds Best Hotdogs and Hamburger"... they aren't lying. CJs is a Lagrange institution, one can't describe the town without including it in its description. Everyone loves their food and everyone enjoys eating there and seeing local friends. Joey and his team are the absolute best!!! read more

Five-star and down home service and food. It beats the chain fast food places. People who work there are friendly. They still serve Coca-Cola in the 6.5 ounce bottle! The atmosphere is down home. The hotdogs are far superb to any chain. Excellent coleslaw. A LaGrange institution. read more

Been eating hotdogs and burgers there since I can remember, my mom would bring us on weekends back in the 60's and I still go there now. I promise if you eat there once, then you will always return again. The best in town ! read more

A friend and I were hanging out in the area on a Saturday afternoon, and I was in the mood for a burger. Not knowing the area at all, I opened my trusty Yelp app and came across Charlie Joseph's. The four "5-star" reviews, including one from a fellow Elite Yelper, encouraged us to check it out. With its outdoor signage boasting "Worlds Best Hot Dogs Hamburgers," my friend and I excitedly walked into the little restaurant. The shop was PACKED. We were lucky to find two empty seats at the counter by the entrance, so we sat ourselves down immediately. Our server, who turned out to be the restaurant owner's son, Cody, saw us right away and asked us if he could get our drink order. I pretty much have to have a soda when I have a burger, so I ordered a Diet Coke from the fountain machine. For those who prefer it, they also serve Cokes in glass bottles. Then, we glanced up at the menu on the wall and were shocked. Why? The prices of the menu items were astonishing. $2.25 for a hot dog? $2.50 for a cheeseburger? The most expensive item on the menu was the largest size for Brunswick Stew, which was a mere $5.75. Amazing. I decided to order a Cheeseburger w/Chili (requested no onions), and my friend got the Cheeseburger. Although I normally like to get fries with my burger, they didn't offer fries on their menu. When I asked Cody about it, he said they have chips but not fries. Boo. I also asked if they had bacon (I was in the mood for a bacon cheeseburger!), but the answer was no. Apparently this place is keeping their tradition of selling burgers, hot dogs, etc. the way they did when they opened in 1920. Just a few minutes after ordering, out came our food. * Cheeseburger w/Chili ($2.75) - Perhaps I got a little too excited about the cheap price, not even considering the fact that perhaps it's cheap for a reason. The cheeseburger was small, as in smaller than a cheeseburger from McDonald's. And I hate to say it because the restaurant was so cute, but the burger was certainly nowhere NEAR the "best" that I've ever had. It was a decent burger, but I didn't think the beef patty was anything special, and there was such a thin layer of chili in the burger that I almost couldn't even tell it was in it. It tasted fine, but I felt that I could have made it myself on a George Foreman grill, and I was still hungry after eating one. Both my friend and I scarfed our little burgers down in less than 5 minutes, and we were still hungry. Not wanting to be a piggy, I told my friend that we should split a Cheese Dog w/Chili and ordered one. Similar to the burgers, the hot dog was served super fast. * Cheese Dog w/Chili ($2.75) - Like the burgers, the hot dog was also small. Okay, maybe not SMALL, but regular size that you can buy from the grocery store. The hot dog was topped with a thin layer of chili (again, could barely taste it), cheese, and some ketchup (no onions, per my request). We cut it in half and consumed each half in maybe three bites. Again, this tasted fine, but it wasn't something that I couldn't easily make myself. Overall, Charlie Joseph's gets 3 stars for its "OK," cheap eats, quick and friendly service, and cute atmosphere. This tiny restaurant makes you feel like you went back in time, and I really wanted to love it. Unfortunately, the food just didn't "WOW" me or my friend. Luckily for them, they seem to have many regulars and the place was still super busy as we were leaving. People were ordering from outside as well since they have a pick-up window and limited dining space. I probably won't return and wouldn't recommend the place to anyone looking for an amazing burger or hot dog in the area, but it is a super adorable little place and I wish them the best. [Review 363 of 366] read more

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Steamed Burgers in a steamer? Yuck, hot dogs are ok if you like canned chili you are in luck. Also no frys, chips only Friendly service though. read more

Charlie Joseph's - Fast Lunch - Burgers Near Me - Lagrange, Georgia

Simple and to the point....hotdogs and hamburgers. No frills, no fries, no shakes. Must work for them since they've been around 30+ years. Good place to stop and grab a quick bite. read more

This place is always amazing, whenever I come to LaGrange I have to stop here and get a spicy relish dog with no bun. This time they had fun with it. read more

Charlie Joseph's - Burgers Near Me - Lagrange, Georgia

The perfect place to grab a quick bite. It's a small place with a friendly atmosphere. My family and I were waited on immediately and our order was done in few minutes. The food was cheap but the portion were small. I wouldn't recommend if you are on near death of starvation. read more

Charlie Joseph's - Cheap prices!! - Burgers Near Me - Lagrange, Georgia

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Talk about your local institutions! Get your hot dog or hamburger with the magic of steamed buns. I am not from LaGrange but my family visits often...rare is the visit that will not include one lunch at this well-known spot. Good. Cheap. Good people and prompt service. And don't sleep on the Brunswick stew, either. Good for what ails ya! read more

I grabbed some nourishment while on lunch with a co-worker. The atmosphere is welcoming by the employees coupled with the nostalgic feel of Pop Tates diner from the comic book The Archies and coca- cola memorabilia that will have you thinking, " a coke and a smile" circa 1979! I grabbed a good old fashioned cheese burger and chips and it was perfect! I wish I could remember the gentleman that took my order because I asked to add jalapenos to my burger but they didn't have any. No worries I told him. Well... talk about going above and beyond when he brought our lunch order to the table on the side was my requested jalapenos! He told me that he went to the restaurant next door to get them for them! Talk about service with a smile... right along with my coke! read more

A little old Americana jewel on one of the main downtown streets in Lagrange. Small and family owned, fantastic customer service. I enjoyed the spicy relish dog & a chili cheese dog and an ice cream sandwich. They have a couple of special sandwiches that I'll have next time. Lemon sours, which I'm not sure how they taste. No military discount but jeez, their prices are super low. I recommend if you need something in your belly before hitting the brewery, give Charlie Joseph's a try. read more