I'm an old fashion gal from the Generation X era ... Ive searched high and low in the Solano County areas for a good old fashioned made burger... In n Out is fair ,,, However I've reached my peak w/ them since I've had them more than many fingers could count . It was a Tuesday night ,,, Drove to Benecia looking for food to eat on 1st St . Thanking God Sailer Jack's was closed because I never would've found this jewel . So we walked down a few yards, saw the tannery building . Inside was this cute American food joint called CHAR's Hot Dogs ... It's a place where they make different types of burgers ( ANGUS BEEF ) , Hot dogs , Sandwiches , Fries , Onion Rings , Fried Zucchini etc etc ... This night my partner and I ordered 2 cheeseburgers loaded w/ cheddar cheese and a half order of fries ... Ladies & Gentleman CHAR's won me over ... Eureka,,, I've finally found a place with quality burgers etc and quality service ... The lady who took our order was extremely kind and polite. We waited at a table w/ a red & white checkerboard table cloth ... Our food was ready in 10 mins ... I gave compliment to the lady who took our order . She told us she hand packs each Pattie every morning to assure a quality tasting burger ... DEFINITELY returning when I have cravings for a American food joint . Next visit I'm ordering a juicy hot dog and fries . She said it's all beef !!! I Love this place ,,, Tell them the lady with the bald head an red glasses sent you over ... Two thumbs UP read more

So glad we found this place. I had a single but my husband got the double bacon cheeseburger. OMG talk about a burger with thick bacon and delicious garlic fries (like lots of it). Definitely dont count your calories and dont worry about your garlic breath. Just enjoy the food in all its glory. read more

Char's Hot Dogs - Double bacon cheeseburger with garlic fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

I enjoyed my burger from Char's. It hit the spot for me and I was very pleased with how crispy they cook their fries. Great place for a quick burger when you are craving one. I will return. read more

Char's Hot Dogs - Bacon cheeseburger. I asked for no lettuce no tomato no onion, the bacon was an add on. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

Excellent service always! Love sitting out front watching the town walk by! Fries are great and burgers are always good and juicy! Today I'm having western with pepper cheese and jalapeños.... Mmmnnnn ... supercasual atmosphere and family run business! read more

Wow! Great service! Great food! I loved the garlic and onions on a Hawaiian Hotdog! Sounds craycray, but trust me...it worked! So delicious! I wish I had bought two! Charming young lady at the front! All smiles, and great service! She actually walked my order over to me! Wow! 9.5/10 Yummy!!!! read more

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Loved this spot! Their space may be small but they are quickly and efficiently delving out large amounts of quality burgers and dogs! Greeted with a smile, the choices are vast, so I went with a classic bacon cheeseburger with pickles added, and fries. My honey ordered the western burger with a side of fried pickles. We went and explored the shopping nearby while our food was being prepped, very cool jewelry and estate finds at the end of the hall! Our burgers were fresh, juicy, the bacon crisp and flavorful, and the fries were well salted (this is major points from me!). Definitely will be back to try a dog next time, we'll most likely make this a monthly spot to visit. The duo of ladies working were handling the crowd like bosses and with a smile! read more

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We were in benicia for the the day. I needed a place to eat that was dog friendly. This restaurant had good reviews,so I decided to give it a try. We ended up finding a table outside in front of the restaurant. The patio was crowded. As per the name, the menu consist of hot dogs and hamburgers. We ordered a cheese burger and a bacon cheeseburger. Also got a full size fries.(It's really large, probably should have ordered a half) The burgers were large,but definitely worth the price. The burgers were a bit over cooked. But I understand that for safety reasons most places thoughly cook the hamburgers. I prefer a moist juicy burger. The fries were steaming hot and had a nice coating of salt. The burgers were fine but not really outstanding. read more

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Unassumingly great spot with real and authentic food full of flavor and value. I've been lucky to order food a couple times and be served quickly and with patience to my indecisive nature. Welcoming atmosphere and great menu, full of favorites at a reasonable price. Benicia needs more places like this, and diamonds in the rough deserve our business. My wife and I will certainly and gladly return for much more delicious food. read more

My wife and I live just down the street from Char's and we've been coming here for many years after a short stroll around downtown. It's a small cozy and casual bistro tucked in our quaint little town and close to the water. My favorites are their double cheeseburger, cheeseburger bowl, and steak sandwich. My wife enjoys their Patty Melt and we always order garlic fries and/or onion rings on the side. Since it is not on their daily menu, we would also often check ahead of time if they have their Reuben or Pastrami sandwich which we always talk about and look forward to having. Nikki & Rose Benicia read more

The staff and owner are awesome. Friendly and the food is great. All requests on you order are taken care of.

Let me start by telling you about the food. OMG...the Swiss and Mushroom burger with grilled onions is what my boyfriend and I come here for with garlic fries. It is so yummy and juicy. You must come and give this place a try. Dominique and Kim the ladies that is there for the most part is so, so nice and have great customer service. The place doesn't have enough sitting area inside but they do have a tables outside and you can eat at the bar area outside as well. Hope you can make it there! read more

Nice people, great hot dogs, EXCELLENT BURGERS! Added plus is there is a bar in the same building so you can get a beer with your Burger. read more

What a great spot! Foods good , not fancy, just good. Prices are not too bad. Sometimes you don't want to pay a tip on top if the already high price for just eh food. I don't tip when I order and pick up at a counter, they are already paid $20+ per hour in Ca. So I simply ordered , was treated well and I enjoyed the hot dog ! Thank you read more

Very rude waitstaff. Would not recommend. Just wanted a water and the waitress with the green hair and piercings was giving me a hard time for that *Edited to add that after posting this I was sent a very angry message from the server via yelp. Truly surprising that a business allows this read more

Glad to have stumbled upon Chars. Got the mushroom burger and it was delicious! Went back the following week and got the Seattle dog, which is a new favorite of mine. read more

This place has incredible burgers, the best garlic fries I've had, and good hotdogs. The service is always incredibly kind, and they're more than welcome to accommodate anyone who asks for something. The place itself is very cozy and quaint. Very dog and child friendly. read more

The service was great. It's a cute family owned business. The food was amazing the meat was juicy and seasoned well & they are generous with the toppings. 100% going back asap read more

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I came in after this place being recommended on Yelp. I ordered the California Coney and a cup of chili. The hotdogs was loaded with all the fixings. It was very good. The chili was average. The only reason for deducting a star was because of the price. I understand that costs have increased over the past few years, but at just about $9 for a hotdog is a little high. They are all beef which I prefer. Maybe I'm just being a little cheap today. I will go back though. The service was friendly and quick. Don't let my cheapness keep you from trying them if you're in the mood for a good hotdog. read more

Char's Hot Dogs - California Coney Dog. It's very good. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

I've been wanting to go to this for lace for a while and i'm glad i went today, very yummy food for not too bad a price, would definitely be back again! read more

Char's Hot Dogs - chicago hot dog chipotle burger onion rings - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

The restaurant just tucked back in a beautiful old structure, surrounded by antique shops and artwork. The hotdog were served quickly and they tasted great. read more

Kudos to Char's for their vegetarian options. The caprese grilled cheese on sourdough with tomato, pesto, avocado, and balsamic glaze. Their regular and sweet potato fries are so good. They have a regular grilled cheese and two kinds of vegetarian sausages. I'll try them next because now I know I can get sauerkraut on them. Now when my friends say they want a burger, I'm comfortable suggesting Char's since there are real, and good, vegetarian options. You can sit inside or at a picnic table on the side with a water view. If you want a beer to go with, check out Cullen's next door. Char's will deliver to you there. read more

This review never posted after our last visit, several months ago. Great food and customer service! read more

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Small hole in the wall hot dog spot off in downtown Benicia. Ordered the California Coney. And so good! When you think of jalapeño you don't think it's that spicy, but their's had a nice kick to it! Loved the chili! Would not mind ordering a side of the chili just to eat by itself! all together, great hot dog and would for sure order it again! read more

Char's Hot Dogs - California Coney - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

Mouth watering burgers, juicy beef, generous on the ingredients, not too salty just right with seasoning. I ordered blue cheese buffalo burger with 1/2 size of garlic fries. Lots of blue cheese with every bite with a hint of jalapeño. Cozy family owned burger joint vibes. I was greeted politely when I walked in, and food was brought to me after it was freshly made. Ultra clean facility with outdoor and indoor seating. I will be coming back again whenever I'm in the area! read more

Char's Hot Dogs in Benicia is a hidden gem for hot dogs and burgers. The menu has a wide selection of burgers & dogs. Service was great, they were attentive and delightful. Best Beyond Burger I've had in a long time. Bursting with flavor and served on perfectly toasted buns, they are an absolute delight. Plenty of options for everyone. They have veggie dogs as well! read more

Char's Hot Dogs - Beyond burger w/ pepper jack - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

Went to get a burger for the first time at this place. Saw they had a chopped cheese on the menu, so I ordered it. It comes with cheddar cheese. I asked for American. The lady told me they only serve "real cheese." Well, lady, I was a "real customer" who will no longer be a customer. You nasty. read more

Such great food, highly recommend. I ordered the mushroom swiss turkey burger and paired it with 1/2 garlic fries. The 1/2 fries was more than enough. The burger was so tasty and juicy. Made to perfection. I'm already excited for my next visit. Outdoor seating is super nice, and the customer service was wonderful. read more

Char's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

The burgers and hot dogs here are amazing. I am from Napa and my wife's boss gets his dog groomed in Benicia. I volunteer to take his dog to get groomed whenever I can just to come eat at Char's. read more

I went here yesterday ordered two burgers of chopped cheese and chili cheese fries. And wow every single item was amazing cooks fresh and just tasted really good. I would highly recommend this place and definitely will go again. read more

Stopped by this hot dog and burger spot right after the Benicia farmer's market. I love the vibe. Everyone is super friendly and the food is great. Lots of different choices of hot dog and burger toppings. I got the polish sausage with everything and added kraut. Really tasty. Hubby ordered the Chicago and he inhaled it! Kids ordered plain hot dogs and they loved it. Ate every last bite. Fries are piping hot and crispy. No soggy fries here! If you're in the area and you're not really feeling like a heavy meal, give this spot a try. It's also right next to an Irish bar! read more

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Utterly disappointing. First of all, the cook wasn't wearing gloves. Secondly, the hotdogs had an extremely weird snap to them, almost like they had been previously frozen. The cheese was not melted on the Hawaiian dog, just sprinkled shredded cheese all over it. read more

So we went here for lunch. Fries were great and hot. Mozzarella sticks not hot and the cheese inside was stiff. Waste of money. My chili dog was terrible. I mean i love chili dogs this was nasty. The hot dog was not warm either. I dont know brand they're using but the color looks weird too and doesn't taste great. Now my boyfriend actually gave this place more stars because he liked the cowboy dog. I had tried his and it was better than mine but still i dont like the hotdogs. Whatever brand it is change it. He probably would give it 3 stars im goving 2 because i hated my meal so much. It's self service but the service at the counter seemed fine. Did seem it took longer and I figured everything would be hot not just the fries. The decor in the building is fun took pictures of the saloon next door. I won't eat there again though. read more

Hands down best vegan burger and fries I've ever had. Sweet folks, great service and amazing food. If you want a great burger, look no farther. I don't eat meat but my friends rave about the beef burgers too. Must try! read more

This is our go to, what do u feel like eating, quickie online order, Yummy food Dinner pick up spot! I always thought was just hamburgers(turkey and veggie also) and hot dogs, but they also have sandwiches, chili and other items. read more

This is just great simple comfort food. Burgers, hot dogs, fries,etc. they stick to the basics but make good quality and tasty food. My only issue is the cost for 2 burgers with fries/onion rings was almost $40. Other than that, no complaints. read more

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This review is late one. We decided to try this place out since it has been around for a long time. It's located in the Tannery building and easy to find Once we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and the place was pretty empty. Once we placed our order a hot dog and polish dog with all the fixings and 50/50 of fries and onion rings the tables started to fill up quickly. The server bought our food to the table and it was a good snack. We enjoyed everything except the onion rings were cooked a little too long for our liking. I would come back and try the burgers next time around. All in all a good place to have a quick bite. read more

This was my first time ordering a bacon cheeseburger. I know the name is for "HOT DOGS".. but if you want a delicious, fresh cheeseburger this place will not disappoint!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Go to burger and hotdog spot in Benicia. Definitely better than Nation's! They have seating inside, right outside, and side of the building. Pretty quick service unless you go during farmer's market, they were packed! But they bring your order to you, which was nice. read more

Amazing hotdogs and amazing customer service. I love this place a lot and its always my go to hotdog place in benicia. read more

Char's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California

We came here because we were ordering something for my husband. They sell hamburger and hot dogs. My husband ordered a hamburger,fried, onion rings, and a soda. It was a little pricey but my husband really liked it. Everything is made fresh here. There's a few tables but we took it to go. This is a mom and pop shop so definitely come support. They were nice and working hard. This is a casual place. read more

Char's Hot Dogs - the inside of a restaurant - Hot Dogs Near Me - Benicia, California