Cooks is one of our favorite after school stops. My son and I love getting a chili dog and root beer float. During the winter we sit indoors and love the old-timey feel. During the summer we enjoy sitting outside on one of the many tables. The employees are always so kind. read more

Very friendly service and super quick. They serve all beef hotdogs in addition to the standard. The dogs taste great and lots of choices. They have plenty of tables in a typical diner style. Look forward to eating here more often despite the long drive. read more

Cooks Drive In - Chicago Dog and 1/4 lb All Beef Hot Dog - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

Great little spot for Chili dogs and classic root beer floats in a glass chilled mug.

Char! You have done such tremendous job all these years! Your consistency and dedication is outstanding. Love your dogs, root beer, malts, and ice cream! And love being in the same neighborhood as you read more

This place is exactly what you'd expect for an old classic hot dog joint. You're treated like family, food is ready quickly, and the food is as expected. No frills or anything special, but you get what you want and you get it quick. The frosted mug of root beer was delicious and ice cold! My daughter enjoyed her sloppy joe that comes in a hot dog bun. The chips and cheese are what you'd expect at a concession stand at a high school sporting event. I enjoyed my three hot dogs and liked the Colby plus dog the best. The buns are soft and the hot dogs don't have a snap to them like traditional coneys in Michigan, which I prefer! The dining area was clean but it's small and cramped. When it's warmer outside, they have plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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Super friendly staff and great dogs. I liked it! I will sure be back. I haven't had one of their dogs since they were on Alpine.

We've driven past this place so many times over the years and finally got a chance to stop in; it did not disappoint! Husband and I each got two dogs; we got the Colby Plus, the Karona, the Allie, and the Grand Rapids dog. The Grand Rapids dog is grilled and super flavorful! The Colby and Karona come loaded with chili and toppings, and the Allie comes with saurkraut and multiple other toppings. These three dogs reminded us of Yesterdog - loaded, messy, and delicious. We also got their homemade root beer, and it was super yummy! I believe they have a special as well - if you get a root beer in a mug, you can finish half of it, then have them top it off with a scoop of ice cream for $1, so you end up getting a root beer float for $1! We will definitely be back again! read more

Cooks Drive In - a hot dog covered in green onions - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

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Best hot dogs and ice cream in the Grand Rapids area. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Indoor and patio seating. Dine in or take out. Call ahead and place your order. read more

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Whenever I'm in the area I stop here. Such a cozy vibe. Delicious hotdogs and the root beer is so good, I bought a gallon to take home!

We got the mad dog, the Chicago dog and the walking taco and EVERYTHING was delicious we are so glad that we discovered this spot. The service was great! Super kind and quick! I can't wait to try this place again! read more

Cooks Drive In - The root beer float was top notch+ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

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Great food and service! Super cute inside as well. I had the polish sausage and my boyfriend had the Venezuelan. Both amazing! read more

Cooks Drive In - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

So you're telling me I had these delicious hot dogs so close to my house for 5 years and no one told me??!!! I'm so glad I found out about Cooks! Working from home doesn't give much incentive to go out to eat, but this quaint little get away really does the trick when you have an hour lunch. They have a cute patio set up with lots of flowers and classic looking patio furniture to enjoy. I love the variety of the menu! Yes, let's make hot dogs fun shall we! I went with the Chicago (classic fave) and the Grand Rapids dog! Chicago dog was legit! Fresh veggies and a nicely cooked dog. The GR was good, the secret sauce was interesting, very Smokey. Not a bad dog but I don't know if I would order it again, the flavors were a too bold for me. I also enjoyed an Italian soda. The watermelon flavor was a nice treat! I'll be back to try some more of their hot dogs and side dishes read more

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The Chicago dog is pretty close to authentic. Love the root beer and the $1 deal to get a scoop of ice cream in the last half of ur mug.

Cute place, good service, great food! We enjoyed it for a simple dinner out. We loved the root beer in a frosted mug:)

It's just one of those places that do hotdogs right. Chicago Dog is my favorite but they have so many choices. Nice people. Cute spot!

Great little food stop.Great root beer and Hotdogs . Friendly place at a good price.

I've been eating cooks since I was not able to see over the counter at their Eastern & 32nd location. Now in Dutton, it still tastes exactly like my childhood. The chili dogs are still the same. Perfect. This is by far and away the best chili dog in the US. It may seem like a bold statement given the competition in MI. If you're a chili dog aficionado like myself this is must try. read more

Soooo many different choices for your hot dog or sausage! From chili to mayo and olives and any combo you can imagine and priced right. I had the Grand Rapids dog, my wife had green olives and mayo, both were delicious! read more

My wife used to come here as a kid with her mother, who was a friend of the owner. She wanted to take me and our son. It was fantastic. Such a quaint local spot with gorgeous outdoor seating. We all had the home made Root Beer which is worth the trip in and of itself, but the Company dogs were great. I had a Kielbasa Dog which may have been the best thing that I ate this entire trip. Don't sleep on the Turtle Sundae! read more

Cooks Drive In - One Company Dog & Kielbasa Dog with Chili and Cheese, washed it down with Rootbeer in a frosty mug! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

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A staple of the community and a place worth visiting while the service and food are great, it's the memories you'll build worth the visit.

Delicious hot dogs and root beer for many years. A tradition that hopefully continues for a long time.

Not only are they the best hot dogs, but they are always quick. Fountain drinks in a frosted mug are a bonus!!

We stopped by to get good old hot dog like when they were on 44th street. Well don't bother we got terrible hot dogs they were rubbery and old tasting we got sick on them. Worse part of the whole thing is we drove all that way out there to get them and we got them all right. It's two bad you can't give them a minus one cause I would. read more

Food was awesome. The mad dog was top tier. Super quick making the food, easy to add toppings- I added cheese.

I will be here often! Cute place, great people, and their root beer is fantastic! They have a great selection of hot dogs a few sides and several selections of sundaes! Oh, and soup, a few different kinds that all looked delicious! A hidden little gem located in a residential area. I wish them a long and prosperous future! Great dogs! read more

Great hot dogs for sure. Good service. This place has a genuine following of customers as the line for hot never ends. But the service is speedy so the wait is not long. Beware, this is not an actual drive in. You have to park and walk in. Best hot dogs I've had in Michigan so far. read more

I'm from Las Vegas, NV and I'm here in Grand Rapids for a year building this new Amazon site...so glad this place is only 3 minutes away! The food and service are both great!!! Was so sad when they were closed last Thursday and Friday. They'll be seeing alot of me.. read more

Cooks Drive In - Getting ready to enjoy 2 quarter pounders! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

I love cooks. So many times during this pandemic I have been sad to see they've had to temporarily close. My family and I will support as often as we can. Keep the businesses and restaurants alive! So many different options of hotdogs. All so delish! Homemade root beer too? We love it! read more

Great little hot dog stand. Friendly staff and great service. Chili dogs are tasty. Root beer to drink with lunch and add a scoop 1/2 way for a float dessert for $.75. read more

Cooks Drive In - Chili dogs and root beer in a frozen mug! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Dutton, Michigan

Overall this place is cute and simple; a menu of hot dogs, chips and cheese, potato chips, ice cream treats, and a few other items. One thing that's worth knowing is that unless they specify otherwise on the menu, the hot dogs are the crappy kind, soft and sort of tasteless. However, they have Vienna hot dogs and 1/4 lb all beef dogs, plus kielbasa. I had the Grand Rapids special dog and the Reuben dog. The special GR dog was great, with a 1/4 lb beef dog with special sauce, relish, onions and kraut. It was super good. I liked the reuben dog, but the dog itself was a little lack luster. My wife had a Chicago dog and a sloppy joe. The Chicago dog rocked, but the sloppy joe was not great. Not that flavorful, mushy. The chocolate malt and diet root beers were great! All in all this was a good, fun little treat. read more

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I'm not a big hot dog person but the Colby dog tasted amazing! The root beer was also a great addition. Definitely will come back. :)

Love this place! If your not a hot dog fan don't show up the bad reviews are people who have nothing better to do then complain! Staff is amazing food is good. Great place in the summer to sit outside and enjoy some root beer and hot dogs. read more

Nice little gem. Very friendly service. Even let me try their home made diet root beer soda, which they served in a frosted mug. Classic. Decided to try the sloppy joe with onions served on a hot dog bun. The taste reminded me of what my mom used to make. I may have to go back just to have those memories of my mom come back. The root beer was fantastic with very little after taste from it being diet. Over all, thumbs up for me. read more

Hot dogs are ok- buns are soggy. Husband had a flurry and it was good. My daughters and I ordered milkshakes and all 3 were basically milk. It was like they forgot the ice cream completely. You might think, "maybe they melted" my guess is no. The "shake" tasted like milk from a container with a touch of whatever fruit we asked for. Sizing was strange. Husband ordered a medium flurry. The cup was huge and was only half filled. Friends that ordered the same thing had a full cup but it was basically hard scooped ice cream with Oreos sprinkled on top. read more

Always looking for a great hot dog place that's reasonable and close to us! We found it!

Came back for the first time this summer. Love this place! Super friendly people in a small town. Root beer is delicious. So nostalgic. Definitely a must have a few times every summer. read more

I loved this little place! Yummy hot dogs and great service. A hidden gem!

Cooks is amazing! They are always really friendly and make great dogs! Their food is wonderful and their root beer is home made, and it's literally to die for. I come here all the time, I just wish it was closer to home, it's such a drive and not easy to get to in the winters we have here in Michigan. But I still Love this place and would go here anytime I want some bombing hot dogs! read more

Try the new GR dog! So good. And the root beer is amazing! Glad I stumbled upon this place.

Today was a bit dreary outside BUT a stop at Cooks and enjoying the Delicious Grand Rapids Dog was enough to brighten my day. I will be back for another G.R. Dog! read more