I love Yesterdog, and I was going to be a hard sell to like another hotdog place. Nevertheless, Charlie's has won me over. I think the minced pickles really did it for them. The dogs are hotdogs.... so, you know what you're getting, it isn't healthy or gourmet at all. But, they aren't chewy, and the coney is pretty Detroit. I do however really miss frozen cokes. The shop itself is cute, I love a bright red restaurant. The food is quick. It is good for a special treat. read more

Great hotdogs! The "pioneer" was chef kiss! Unfortunately they were out of fries and several other things, but the dogs are

We're really trying to like this place but twice we've gone in for soft-serve ice cream and twice we've been disappointed. First time this spring they ran out; second time this spring we were told they don't have chocolate ice cream until summer. Perhaps a sign out front that says that. read more

Food can be a bit pricey, but they sell my Favorite meal of all time. If you are going, I recommend getting two pioneer dogs with a medium blue slushy, it's only 10 bucks and trust me, it will change your life. The inside of the restaurant looks amazing!!! And even though there is usually only one person working at a time, the service isn't bad! read more

East Grand Rapids is to Grand Rapids Michigan what Highland Park is to Dallas, what Alamo Heights is to San Antonio, what Beverly Hills is to L.A. It's about their schools, family, & small charming business district. You can take it or leave it. This is where you find Crazy Charlie's known for their hot dogs. I had the JERSEY DOG - mustard, kraut, pickles. If you like your hot dogs steamed, soft, light, and airy with kraut, mustard, and pickles then you will enjoy these. It seems children love them. read more

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Pretty weak food here. The hotdogs were mushy and the chili tasted like it was store bought out of a can. I had the coney and the mom's dog with a side of undercooked fries. I can't speak to the ice cream but I can't recommend the hotdogs. Plenty of other places in town to stop for some quick food. The two stars are for the people and the service. This was without a doubt great. If they had better food I wouldn't mind going back. read more

Crazy Charlie's - Mom's dog. - Hot Dogs Near Me - East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Stopped by while we were visiting east Grand Rapids. I am a fan of spicy food so I got a couple of the Aftershock dogs. These had chili, onions and jalapeños on them. It was loaded up with all of the fixings. I think there were more jalapeños on each dog then when I get them on pizza. They were very good and I downed them very quickly . We ordered some fries and they were ok. I think the excellent hot dogs just raised the bar very high. Decent pricing for everything too. I am sure we will go back again. read more

i live in east grand rapids so i can come alot the staff are very nice and the hotdogs taste like hot dogs so 5 stars there the fries are too good and i love this place read more

Their hot dogs are Awesome!! I always order Coke my last order they gave Diet Coke just awful!! Bummer!! But the Loaded Dogs was the best and all the rest are good to!! read more

I don't understand the hype of this place. It's just a hotdog. Toppings and decent service are the only good qualities of this place

I have eaten here 20 times, great food and service...except for todays service. I always order a "Charlies" dog and side of French fries. Verbal "order up" was announced at the counter, I approached the counter to grab order, and realized my French fries were not the norm. The majority of the fries were 1/2" to 1" long, "shniples" if you will, darkened in color, and hardened, (than a freshly cooked fry)and only 10 regular sized fries. I asked if I could get a fresh order of fries, and not the bottom of the bag bits and pieces. "No" was the reply. "If you want new fries, I will have to charge you for another complete order". I did not re-order, nor did I did eat any portions of my original order. I DID HOWEVER PAY FOR COMPLETE ORDER, UPFRONT, and left with nothing. Unbelievable Poor Customer Service read more

Crazy Charlie's - Hot Dogs Near Me - East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Go crazy with the CrazyDog @ Crazy Charlie's! This unique, small HotDog joint is reasonably priced and taste great! Located in Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids, this spot is a MUST when craving hotdogs. The also offer so much more! Make sure to checkout it out sometime, you may become a regular. read more

Crazy Charlie's - Hot Dogs Near Me - East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Crazy Charlie's is a great eat and go spot. Great food but they don't have very many healthy choices. This is a great easy spot to go in gaslight. Good food at a great price. The customer service is not the best... every time I go there they are always talking in the back and it is impossible to get your order taken. The restaurant itself Is okay. Not very clean and pretty small. Some times you can't eat inside you have to eat outside on a bench. And it closes at 8:00? Overall I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick easy bite to eat. read more

Perfect stop for a quick Flury on our walk. My wife was craving some ice cream and with limited options during Covid19 and they were a good fix. Wish I would've been hungry to try some other options. Maybe next time read more

Almost everything about this place is great - great employees, clean, nice location, etc. My kids enjoyed the fries and the chicken tenders they got, and I'm sure they would have enjoyed the ice cream as well if they didn't know Jersey Junction exists right around the corner. Unfortunately I can't give this a higher review because I do not like the type of Hot Dog they serve here - I believe it's what is referred to as "Coney Dogs" in Michigan (or Michigan Dogs on the East coast). It's almost like a giant Vienna Sausage - it's a very soft hot dog with no snap on the casing. Anyway, I had two Bacon and Cheddar dogs - the toppings were yummy but the actual meat was not to my taste. It's too bad, I like everything about this place except for signature "dish". Bottom line: if you like Coney Dogs you'll probably love this place, if not (like me) you'll probably want to avoid it. read more

Workers were yelling at customers and then when I got my food it wasn't even what I ordered

Walked in to grab two hot dogs and fries. Around 10 bucks so not bad, but the price was the only good thing about this place. The cashier was sitting in the back talking to a friend- had to shout "hello!" To have my order taken. She seemed annoyed at me interrupting her conversation. Male cook sneezed on food. Place was generally dirty and stinky. No napkins given for fries and chili dogs? Not ok. Tried it once- never again! read more

I went here for some cheap eats last week the service was ok but the tables were very messy and I was not impressed with the hot dogs. The prices are good but the quality of the dogs is not. The taste was pretty bland and dry and the buns aren't great. It's nothing special and I wouldn't recommend it. If I had to describe my experience with one word it would be disappointing. read more

Crazy Charlie's - poor assembly, poorer taste - Hot Dogs Near Me - East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Some of the best coney dogs in Grand Rapids at some incredibly reasonable prices. Plus, they've got great ice cream treats (making them a great backup option for when the lines at Jersey Junction are just too long). read more

I like the chili that they use on their dogs and fries. Comparable to Yesterdogs and not much farther of a drive. Nice window seating.

Had two Charlie dogs and chili cheese fries. The hotdogs seemed undercooked and the fries weren't fresh. Also the cheese wasn't melted. Just kinda not into it. Not horrendous, but not coming back. read more

I love chili dogs and I was looking for a new place I have not found a good place yet I have tried a few different places but they were average not something that I would go back to so I found this place I have never been here before and it was close to home the chili dogs were ok but like a lot of places the food was cold hot dogs cold chili cold a little heat would of made the food a lot better the service was excellent fast and friendly I might try this place again and hopefully it will be different the next time around read more

Weakest hot dog I have in a long time. Dog not hot, now celery salt, fries ok... I don't recommend and will not be back.

Finally found chili cheese fries in Michigan that mirror my beloved Wienerschnitzel! The perfect amount of cheese, meat, fries and saltiness! Free public parking right across the street, I'll most likely be back soon to stress eat before an exam. So happy. read more

It is hard to compete with Yesterdog in GR, but Crazy Charlie's has pulled me in! I very seldom crave a chilli dog, but I have found myself needing to go back for more of those Crazy Charlie dogs. Service is always great and everyone is friendly. Prices are decent as well. read more

This place is very good! It has very good quality meat and buns. They also serve a variety of yummy side foods like crispy French fries, chips, and many more. They also have ice cream! This place is great! The only thing I have a problem with is the cleanliness of this place. It doesn't seem clean and refreshing when I walk in like it usually would in a great hot dog place. Overall, this place is good though. read more

I'm giving this a 5 star rating due to prices!! $2 for a coney dog!!!! And fresh hotdogs and real cheddar on the fries!!!

My attitude tends to lean toward Yesterdog, but I've gotta say that I think the food's actually better at Crazy Charlie's.

All of there hot dogs are great, but the Pioneer dog is one of the best. They also have some of the best milkshakes in town.

Took my wife and kids here for dinner. I heard it was kid-friendly, and it is. I was pleasantly surprised by the food, though. The hot dogs are very good, the buns are steamed (nice touch), and the toppings are great! I actually prefer these dogs to those at The Corner Bar or Yesterdog, which I was not expecting. I will definitely be back! read more

Awesome dogs at good prices. Fries are great as well. Haven't had the shakes but heard they're great.

Not the best in town but really good. I have enjoyed the food here and the staff is always friendly and fun. A great Saturday place when walking in Gaslight Village. read more

Great Dogs! Not like yesterdog or corner bar etc... Just good old chili dogs loaded with the fixings! French fries are cooked oddly but very tasty. My son who is 7 has been coming here since he was 2 and loves his seat by the window read more

Great dogs, great prices! Owner and staff are really down to earth and friendly. I especially like the chilly cheese dog and the chocolate shake! read more

Fresh, moms favorite is my favorite, had the aftershock, wasn't that hot, but buns were moist

Great tasting hot dogs! Blew through here while waiting for someone to land at the airport. Hot dog was very good. Person at the counter was friendly and service oriented. It is located in a cool part of town. read more

Affordable, plain and boring. Buns were ok, hot dogs nothing special. Service was good, fries fresh. Basically it's equivalent to McDonald's on a good day. Good if the kids are hungry and you don't want to make them behave or spend a lot. read more

I love crazy Charlie's! Such a great location and food is always fresh and delicious. Service is always amazing, quick, and friendly.

It's ok... The hot dogs are just plain boiled dogs, boring. I got just a plain dog with mustard, and a chili dog with chopped pickles. I did like the chili and chopped pickles, and what fell off I threw on the plain dog. My husband had a dog with EVERYTHING on it... Chili, onions, pickles, kraut, cheese, and bacon. A little much for my taste, but he loved it. We got a basket of fries, which was a bit of a rip-off, not much of a basket, more a side. My kids got chicken tenders, which come 5 to an order. I thought for the price that was really good, but they were really small, more like skinny nuggets, and just ok. We spent nearly $30 for a family of four to eat hot dogs and chicken nuggets. We spend that at any decent diner, so not really good when you're looking for cheap eats. read more

Best hot dog place in Grand Rapids. Friendly and fast service. Fresh toppings. Fun atmosphere. Great lunch spot.