I was in town staying at a nearby hotel in need of a quick bite but nothing too heavy. We found this place and decided to give it a try. I actually had a job project nearby years ago and ate here. Located in a shopping center with plenty of parking, you shouldn't have much inconvenience coming here. The decor and ambiance is very old school American. Hot rods and checkered print all around. Like a time capsul and the food also gives the nostalgic feeling. I ordered a hot link with sauerkraut and mustard with fries. First I want to say that the fries were so simple yet they stood out so much. I didn't even use ketchup to eat them and ketchup is one of my vices lol. The hot link was everything you could ask for especially at that price. My +1 said they really liked the polish dog and said they are gonna start ordering polish dogs everywhere from here on out. So you might say they left a good impression on them. The servers/owners were very friendly and attentive. I asked them about the history of the business and they have been owners for about a year now but the restaurant has been there for 40 years prior to them. So the history speaks for itself of the quality. I also told the owners how much I enjoyed the food, I could see the appreciation from them and how serious they take the business. It was also my wedding day! I told them they made the beginning of a special day that much more memorable lol. read more

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A great find! My family was craving hot dogs, but it was only this and Caspers, which I am glad I did not end up going to. They not only sell hot dogs, but also hamburgers and sides (fries and chicken wings). Each hot dog comes with mustard, relish, pickled onions, and tomatoes. I ordered two Polish sausages and a Cajun hot link sausage. The wait for the food was a little long but they grill everything to order. I would recommend getting two hot dogs if you're having a meal; otherwise, one hot dog is more like a snack. Inside the store, there are several tables so you can dine inside. The interior was very nicely decorated with retro style furniture and pictures. read more

Dandy Dogs - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Small mom&pop fast food, no frill, clean, simple, hot dogs & burgers, good quality food. Had the classic hot dog (grilled hot dog at order timeframe), very satisfactory. Could've eaten 2 classic dog or a jumbo dog, but on road trip I like to eat light. No soda fountain, just refrigerated bottled/canned soda limited selections + Kirkland bottled water. If you want more drink selections, go to Rotten Robbie gas store across the street and get your drinks there first (great coffee) then come to this eatery. BTY this is the best Rotten Robbie ever, clean, well stocked, staff helpful and respectful! It was recommended by mom&pop. Definitely will return to Dandy Dogs whenever passing on road trip. Classic dog under $6. Think I'll try kimchi dog next time around. read more

Every time I'm here there's the same two folks at the counter. The owners. It shows, their hot dogs and hamburgers are unique and well made with elevated ingredients. Everything else is nostalgic and classic. What these things used to be. Not what a super franchised and commercialized industry turned it into. Happy to become a regular at happy dogs! read more

Dandy Dogs - Polish dog, ketchup, mustard, relish, onion - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

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Cute spot, decent food, but when it's 100° outside, it doesn't need to be 96° inside (I could see the thermostat on the wall). Also, it shouldn't take 15 minutes to make one hot dog and some fries, it shouldn't cost $16 for a combo like that (yes, I know, rent is high - that's why I paid it and tipped well), one fly buzzing around me is one fly too many, and the beautiful mural on the wall should not be covered up by empty drink coolers and storage of equipment. Don't have pictures in the window of food you don't offer anymore (i.e., gyros) and honestly, if you're going to charge that much, how about we pile on the condiments that i am not offered to put on myself? Other than all that, it was fine. read more

I stopped by here for lunch on a work trip and the food is TO DIE FOR. I haven't had a really good hole in the wall burger joint in a while and this definitely didn't disappoint. Good prices and quick service. Definitely be sure to check this place out! read more

Best burger in town!! Better than Bens Better than Johns Char If the last time you went and tried Dandy dogs, was when the Armenians own the place, then you are missing out. They either died or sold it and now some sweet couple bought it and they take pride in their work. The service is fast and efficient. The place still looks like it did when the previous owners owned it, which is why i had been so reluctant to go back. Now, i am so glad i did. I recommend the wagyu cheeseburger, if you dont care about a 17 dollar burger then bobs your uncle, the regular cheeseburgers are also terrific, but the juice that comes off the wagyu is almost comical. This kind of cheeseburger is best enjoyed you just need to dig down on a regular style cheeseburger, fresh toppings and no frills. This isnt the egg washed bun, filled pattysuper bougie (bourgeoisie) burger at most high-end restaurants. This AINT made by Guy Fieri, but its REAL BEEF and its REAL GOOD. 10/10 would burger here often. read more

Dandy Dog A search for hotdog led us to this 50's inspired diner. Yes, they have hotdogs but they also have burgers, sandwiches and gyros. Their gyros in lamb or chicken have generous amounts of meat, and a white sauce. It is delicious! Pair this with garlic fries or fried zucchini and it's a perfect meal. During COVID-19 they are open for take-out. They rearranged their dining room to keep everyone saffe We called & in less than 30 minutes our meals were ready. read more

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Here's what I look for in a restaurant. Good food, but even greater quality of people. Its great to share that its an even GREATER FOOD with EXCEPTIONAL service! Try the double bacon cheeseburger and the hint of sweetness from the brioche burger is a great combination! Tasty crispy fries as well to top it off Highly recommended read more

Dandy Dogs - Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Avocado - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Just drove all the way here and they are closed? Nice would've been nice to know before wasting my time

Just had my first burger from this place and it was absolutely perfect. It was the mushroom Swiss burger but I can already tell this is the type of place where I will make my way through the whole menu. Reasonable prices. Great quality. Ingredients were fresh and delicious. When I think of the perfect little hole in the wall burger joint this place hits the mark. Plus I chatted with the owners for a bit and they were lovely. Good food good prices and I always feel good supporting independent shops rather than soulless burger chains. Highly recommend. read more

We actually came in today b/c Hubby had a hankering for a chili cheese dog then he wanted Chicago dog( I don't think they have it but maybe something a tad similar ) but we both ended up with a chili cheese dog & a side of o-rings & strawberry shake. The owner's were so very nice & they also brought the food out too when it was ready, it was hot & yummy!!! There wasn't a whole lot of people but when we were there but it was a nice day to enjoy a chili cheese dog ! Now on our way to Shadow Puppet to have a brewsky! I forgot to mention this place was very clean !!! read more

Dandy Dogs - Outside patio area - Chili cheese dog & O-rings. - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

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What a great little place,tried for 1st time,the couple that owns it are very nice and sweet,great selection of hot dogs and burgers,great fries and even mil k shakes.I had the cheeseburger with everything on it,good burger ,u can also get a double we also had the giant dog that looked great big ole hot dog on a French roll,I'll definitely have that next time, cute place definitely give it a try. read more

This local spot has an extensive menu. We ordered a chili dog, hot link and polish sausage and fries. The staff (owners maybe?) Were very friendly and everything was served fresh/ hot. I did think they almost had too many options on the menu, but we enjoyed everything we ordered and will be back. They have limited tables inside and 2 tables outside. read more

Dandy Dogs - Added cheese - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

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Great food and great service! Glad they are in Livermore! We got burgers and fries and everything was fresh and delicious! We will be back!

I've been living Livermore for a very long time now & this is the first time i've tried Dandy Dogs! SO GOOD ! i'm so mad i haven't discovered this place sooner !! Very yummy food , clean inside, & i had the Chili Cheese Dog & it's the best i ever had!!! Will be coming here more often !! GO TRY DANDY DOGS !!! read more

Best thing besides home cooked!! Owners are amazing no rushing answered any and all questions!! Quite smooth dinning area with ample room perfect temp!! Do not pass up on this place!!! read more

I recently stumbled across Dandy Dogs and I was pleasantly surprised. The owners were friendly, the service was great, and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the burgers and would encourage locals to go check out this spot. read more

Dandy Dogs - Kimchi Burger and curly fries. - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

My wife took me to Dandy Dogs for the first time today. It's small but has a neat diner vibe to it. It looked very clean inside - note, no public restrooms. My wife had the Old Fashioned Dog combo which she really loved. The hot dog was plump and snappy and the bun to dog ratio was perfect. The seasoning of the dog was great. I had the Cajun Dog combo - super tasty. I'd rate my heat scale as low to medium so the Cajun was a tad spicy for me - no slight on the dog, it was perfect and I enjoyed it. It was really just a personal preference thing. If your heat scale is on the low side, you may want to consider an alternative. The final test were the fries. We both thought, "pretty good" but not the best fries we've ever had. Still good though so no regrets on ordering the combo. Net/net, we really enjoyed the lunch and will be returning soon. read more

I was leaving a review for another local hot dog joint and I had almost forgotten about Dandy, which is another Tri Valley comfort spot. The Chili Cheese fries here are next level and I really like the slightly thicker texture of the rolls they used. Its sorta like other local spots like Ben's Burgers- they do things a consistent way and have for as long as I can remember. They never disappoint and you can go there a decade later and instantly be at home. read more

Owners are very friendly and sweet. Their new kimchi burger is SO GOOD!! New favorite menu item. Love the retro diner theme that the restaurant has. Fries are nice and crispy, with just the right amount of salt. Best burger place in Livermore read more

Dandy Dogs - Kimchi burger - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

was out in the area for my daughters 8th birthday , decided to try this place out with the family once we were done with our lost world adventures LOOOOOVE the old school diner feel of the place . absolutely ! also loved the fact that even though we were first time customers , the older gentleman behind the counter was super patient & did not make us feel rushed . absolutely loved that they brought your food over to your table in the old school diner baskets ! we had cheeseburgers , mushroom swiss cheese burger , kids nuggets & a corndog oh plus fries ! food was absolutely delicious & worth the price . read more

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Really great service. Family owned and operated. The burgers are really fresh and cooked just right.

Update: After a long and daunting week I decided I needed a Dandy Dogs fix. So glad I tried their jumbo dog this time. Totally what I look for in a classic old school dog. Hot and perfectly prepared with sesame seed hoagie roll. The chili cheese fries plus jumbo dog will be my regular order, and I anticipate becoming a regular even though this joint is 35 minutes from my house. Original: I tried this place for the first time today. Shop has apparently been here for decades but has new owners, who I have to say are a delightful couple. Very sweet and hospitable. I'm highly critical of food, and I came in today completely starving, so there was a lot on the line. I decided to sample their cheeseburger, hot dog, and chili cheese fry. In general, everything was fresh and hot. Fabulous start. The hot dog was good, but I found the sweet brioche bun a little distracting--that's a personal preference. So I switched to the burger, which was terrific. Perfectly cooked, melty cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, nothing complicated to screw it up. Just simple and classic and fresh. The chili cheese fry I was skeptical about because I didn't see much cheese, but it turned out they had layered the cheese with the chili to melt it and well, I ate the whole fucking thing. It was a touch on the spicy side, but I enjoyed it. Smelled more spicy than it actually was, and the cheese helped. I was glad to see cans of soda available since few places have good coke on tap anymore. Place was clean and parking was easy. And I'm no longer starving. Thanks Dandy Dogs! read more

I got the double mushroom burger and it was phenomenal. Easily one of the best burgers I have ever had. The portions were large and the prices were reasonable. The staff was nice to talk with and very friendly. I would recommend 10/10. read more

owners are very friendly and greeting when walk in . We ordered polish sausage combo with a drink and the .Over all i am happy with the food and the services it take 10 mins for the foods . It would be nicer if they have more hot rod or muscle cars pictures in the frames. read more

Dandy Dogs - Grilled polish sausage with French fries - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

First time here...took my two girls (10 & 7) for lunch...LOVE IT!!!!. I got the jalapeño burger...they got a hot dog & nuggets...we shared curly fries and the chili cheese fries....tasted home made we inhaled it all...my kids even said the chili cheese fries from here are the best they've ever had. Can't wait to come back.. Service - they were so sweet & kind . read more

Great ambiance and amazing hot dogs. Most try the kimchi dog. The fries were crispy and the hamburger was juicy.

As I'm sitting here eating my cheeseburger I'm thinking wow this is just the kind of place I've been looking for. The food is SO FRESH and juicy!!! I wish I had cash to tip but they definitely got a returning customer in me and I can't wait to bring my family here. read more

What a great find! I had a firehouse burger and it was amazing! The meat was juicy, the bacon was crisp, the buns were soft and the fries were just right. Service was fast, easy and friendly. 5 stars and a must try when you're in the area!! read more

This place was great. We were visiting my girlfriends childhood home and when reminiscing about places to eat from her childhood and she remembered this place being one of her faves so we stopped in to see if it still lived up to here memory of it. It did and then some. She got a cheeseburger and I got a chili cheese dog and both were marvelous. The service was spectacular as well. What I can only assume were the owner operators were extremely kind and were very appreciative of the business. One the way out I got shakes to go and I even ordered a burger to go so I could have it later since my girlfriends looked so good. I would highly recommend this place if you are ever in the area. read more

The owners are wonderful and nice, the food is always made to order so it comes out fresh and hot. The hotdog burger is my go to and tastes amazing and I enjoy getting my lunch there when I can read more

I needed some food in my belly ASAP and came across Dandy Dogs. Affordable non-fast food junk food? Sold. The first thing I noticed was that the place feels a little run down. There was even a sign that said customers couldn't use the restroom per the health department (or something to that effect). Anyway, I ordered the Jumbo Dandy Dog and Onion Rings. The hot dog was okay and the onion rings were delicious. Everything is made to order so you need to be patient. Service wasn't very friendly or professional. I can't imagine I'll return any time soon, unless I really need some onion rings. read more

Dandy Dogs - Jumbo Dandy Dog & Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

This place was a hidden gem. First I'm going to have to emphasize the criteria of my review. Food, Service, and Price. This is a fantastic hot dog joint that maintains it specializes in hot dogs. It will be graded as such. I see other bad reviews on this page talking about how their fries or onion rings might not be the best...and that's the wrong way to review a place like this. You don't go to a Chinese Cafe and order their French Toast, and you don't go to a Hot Dog joint and expect their chili or cheese to be any different than a grocery store. Come here for the HOT DOGs or the SAUSAGES only! Their food is great. They can either steam or grill your sausages/dogs (on request). They toast the buns, and they use fresh toppings and condiments. If you try to go fancy or go overloaded, you're going to go into the troublesome territory...but if you now how you like your dogs/sausages, they will make it right here. Service is very friendly. They're very friendly folk, and I see some people here that were very angry with their service. It's family run, don't act like they owe you things, and treat them with respect, and they are very kind people. The price is also very reasonable. Sure, it doesn't match up with Costco, but the quality you get is much better. You don't have that problem where the bun sticks to your dogs here. I'll definitely be back as long as my arteries can take it. read more

Probably one of the Best burgers in Livermore. Total old school Fries , cut like a medium size steak fry and fried to perfection. The Burger is made on a char broiler. It is beautiful in my opinion. They definitely build a good burger here. Nice people, nice food and nice service , very friendly folks . You can not go wrong at Dandy Dogs in Livermore. Plus as an added bonus, they host Car shows in their parking lot a few times a year. Very cool!!!!!! read more

Small mom and pop shop vibes. One guy took the order and prepared the food, it took about 15 min to get our order. We were all pleasantly surprised at the taste and value as our expectations weren't very high but it was good and I'd come back if I was in the mood for Americana food. read more

Dandy Dogs - Chili cheese dog was still hot after a 10 min drive - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Great hamburgers very tasty and delicious, fresh ingredients I love the curly frys to

Really great Gyros! Everything is a good choice. The people are super nice and the order is always ready when they say. We go there whenever we want a Gyro or a Dog but don't get me wrong, their hamburgers a great too. read more

Updating my updated review, after they've changed hands again. Short answer: All is well! Updated menu board replaces the vintage and original from 40+ years ago. Overall cleaner and crisper look, not that either of those was an issue before... Same great sausages, huge basket of fries...and the new owners are very nice. The American Dream (and classic hot dog) is alive and well at Dandy Dogs. read more