Good, fresh, tasty, halal hot links, cheeseburgers and wings. I also liked the chicken strips (delicious with BBQ sauce) however I wish they had honey mustard for dipping. Service was pretty fast and friendly. One suggestion for management: put the soda machine in the dining area so ppl don't have to keep coming to the counter to ask for a refill. read more

Great spot for some good one American halal food. Their menu has a lot of different options. The owners were friendly and greeted us when we first got there. It's not very crowded every time we've been there. We ordered the burgers and hot links. Both of these items were fresh and delicious! The restaurant keeps an old school diner ambiance. I am not sure how many diners served halal food back in the day. If you're looking for a halal spot and your tired of the same old naan n curry - I would definitely give this a try. read more

This place was mediocre. I thought the decor was gimmicky as it didn't seem to fit. I got a Dandy Dog and paid extra for chili and cheese. The chili was not that great. It tasted like canned Hormel chili. The dog itself was not that bad. It had a great snap when you bite into it. That's probably the best thing about what I had. read more

Not halal ! How can you say your a halal place and sell pork . It's like saying your a vegan restaurant but have beef and chicken on the menus. I have ate there before thinking they don't sell pork. Today as I was about to order , the guy tells me they sell pork. I feel disgusted because I don't eat pork and they only have one grill they fry everything and they fried my hotdog on the grill. Very very disappointed. That's a big law suit just waiting to happen. Never will go back. read more

My partner was craving a hot dog, so we tried this place. Just from the outside I was starting to have second thoughts, but decided to give it a try anyways. Amazing how long it could take to get a turkey burger (bland and dry), an anemic looking rubbery hot dog with sparingly applied condiments (I've never seen such a thin layer of relish) and pale fries, even though they were fresh and hot. About all I can say is that the food was served hot and the diet Coke was good. I think we would have been better off getting dinner from 7-Eleven. read more

I've eaten here 2 times now. The owners are very friendly and get the orders out fairly quickly. However, I had the chili fries that tasted like canned Hormel chili, pretty nasty if you are used to home made. I had the linguisa dog that was ok, not a high quality sausage but ok. I'll return from time to time when I want an inexpensive quick lunch, but it won't be my first choice anytime soon. read more

Gyros were ok, but basic and too small. Hot dog was nasty--definitely not all beef. No public restroom.

Nice casual takeout place with Halal offerings (gyro & chicken nuggets only), we tried both of these and they tasted yummy.

If you were looking for the place that serves the most mediocre food ever this is the spot. Very very blah, fries were undercooked and the hotdog was not very good at all. I've had better hotdogs served at little league games. If you do go make sure you ask for xtra on whatever condiments you put on your hotdog because if you don't you're not gonna get much of anything. I think they game me several drops of mustard and several more of ketchup.... if I really concentrated I could almost taste them. If the bun wasn't somewhat discolored I would of assumed they forgot to put it on my dog. If you're desperate fine but if you're looking for a really good hotdog go to Mike's on first Avenue downtown Livermore, you'll thank me! read more

Ready for a delicious burger combo? I added a vanilla shake, and voila! a taste of the burger of my teen years. Friendly couple, clean restaurant, good prices and a great selection from veggie burgers to a fine old fashioned cheeseburger. While the restaurant is called "Dandy Dogs", lots of other selections for the whole family, tired worker, single retiree. read more

Love this place! The owners are very kind people. Service is always quick and food is extremely fresh. Get seasoning salt on your fries for the best fries ever! Also, the shakes/malts will make your day. I order a cherry chocolate malt that is divine. Everything that I've had there is hits the spot. It's nothing fancy, just good simple food that will satisfy you every time! read more

I usually get the Dandy Hamburger Combo and it is pretty good. The fries a good, needs some salt, and the burger seems fresh and has a good grilled flavor to it. The problem with this place is the pricing. I order off the menu online and expect to pay the price on that menu but whenever I show up I get some inflated high price charged. A couple times I ordered the Combo, which is $6.95 and they try to charge me over $8, but I always have to explain that I ordered "the Combo", and then they say, "oh, okay" and then lower the price to $6.95. They were trying to charge me for each item individually....huh? The pricing problem continues to get worse, the pricing in the restaurant is unclear, but it's different that what's online. So whenever I order, I have no idea what I'm going to pay until they punch the calculator and tell me the price, which is usually much more than what I was expecting. I get no itemized receipt either. I don't want to argue with a small business owner about a dollar or so discrepancy, it's embarrassing, so I just pay it. But a few weeks ago I ordered a hamburger (no cheese) and fries and they tried to charge me almost $8 for it when it should be around $6. That was it, I'm not going back. So tired of getting shocked everytime they run that calculator and give me an inflated bill. It's ashame too because their food is pretty good. read more

Good place for a good hot dog! They offer shakes, malts, hot dogs, sausage links, fries, onion rings, chicken strips, burgers, and more! The place has a nice diner feel to it. The people who work here are very sweet and nice. Quick to cook up your order. Why only 4 stars? Because they're kinda pricey. We ordered up an old fashioned dandy dog, a Cajun hot link, fries and onion rings, and 2 drinks and it was about $15! Good place to eat though! read more

This is by far the worst place ive been to. Hoping to get quality food. I paid $29 for 3 hotdogs and 2 fries. Undercooked and barely and ketchup or mustard. The guy didnt even bother washing his hands after taking my order and rubbing his hands all over my money. read more

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Partial Halal Menu here. Owner's are Known Muslims. It's a 50's style Burger joint with 50's music playing in the background. The Burgers, Chicken Sandwich and the Chicken Tenders are Halal. The Jumbo Hot Dog is Halal. I tried the Burger and fries meal. The burger was very good with a strong bun (did not break apart) and the fries were also very tasty. Friendly service. I came back on another day and the owner told me that the burgers are homemade (not frozen patties) and also tried the grilled chicken sandwich (very good), the Jumbo Hot Dog (pretty good) and the chicken wings (okay). The chocolate malt shake was excellent! read more

The classic hot dog is so awesome. Slap some chili on that bad boy and you have a heavenly meal on your hands.

Staff was friendly so I gave 2 stars. But food is not worth the cost or drive from home. Paid $27 for 3 original dogs from the menu, 3 bags of chips and one soda. My son had the chili dog, chili was definitely from a can tasted old a little salt and pepper would have helped the favor. There garlic tomato medley was not fresh you could tell it had sat a few days and lots of garlic was added to cover up the not so fresh veggies & because of this it over powered the flavor of the other items on the dog. Definitely will not go back or recommend read more

Best burgers in town, halal menu, kid friendly, family owned, best people.

Dandy Dogs is so good but a little pricey but it is is well worth it. I love the fries and onion rings. But my favorites are the bacon cheeseburgers and the chicken tenders; a huge amount of food that is so yummy! The only drawback is that service can be slow. read more

I love Top Dog in Berkeley, but when I found this Hot Dog joint I must say it was delicious. I love the Old Diner look. The husband and wife that works there speaks clear english I can understand what they ask me and they understand my order that's a big plus now a days. My polish dog was the best I ever had and That is the God honest truth. If you have a taste for a Hot dog GO HERE..... i LOVE THE OLD CARS POSTED ON THE WALL YOU KINDA FORGET YOUR IN THE YEAR 2010 WHEN YA WALK IN... IT'S GREAT YOU'LL LOVE IT TOO... read more

My favorite Hot Dog n burger place. My kids n I love the customer service and the food is sooo good. I'm there twice a week and finally got to put a good word. read more

First time trying this place and I love it! I ordered the chicken gyro sandwich and it was delicious. The service was great and my food came out at a reasonable timing. The interior design is super cute I love the diner look. I will definitely visit again, so I can try out the rest of the menu. read more

Love love love the burger and shakes here! Must come by and give em a try! The old owners were good but the new family that runs it are awesome and I swear the food taste better!! We live down the street and it's so nice to have a place that makes the perfect chocolate, banana, peanut butter shake! read more

I've definitely seen some hyperbole in prior reviews of this place; Dandy Dogs is a solid dog/burger joint, but it's not going to knock your socks off. It may take you a bit of time to figure out what you want, as they have a large array of dandy dogs (from colossal to polish and cajun), your typical burger options, and a number of sandwiches, sides, and shakes to choose from. But after my meals here I always nod my head in satisfaction, and that's the most important outcome to me. Yes, I can probably find better hot dogs or cheeseburgers somewhere else, and yes, their onion rings leave a little something to be desired, but when you're looking for a 50's themed restaurant/food deep in the heart of Livermore, you really can't go wrong with Dandy Dogs. read more

This place is so so so so so good! Their chicken sandwich is the yummiest I've ever had and I'm talking better than some boujey (am I spelling that right?) places I've been to. They have the crispiest onion rings and the most perfect milkshakes.... If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do! read more

In my wife and I's opinion. This small restaraunt is Livermore's beat kept secret! dandy Dog's underwent new owner ship a few months ago, January 2019. We have eaten here a few times already and the food is super fresh! Best burger in town! Fresh, fast, and delish! Try it, you'll love it! read more

Italian sausage is so good...toasted bun. Onion rings are battered the right way. 50's vibe...highly recommend!!!

there is nothing fancy here, but who goes to a place called Dandy Dogs for fancy. We go for the ONION RINGS, the Veggie burgers, and the Chili Cheese Fries. Good Old-fashioned burger joint food. Run by great friendly people. I have never had anything but fast and courteous service here. They are always clean. My Niece's favorite meal here is the Veggie burger w/cheese, piled high and FRINGS (onion rings and french fries). I like the sweet potato fries myself. And my husband well he is a dog guy - Dandy dog w/mustard and relish. It's good, It's local (within walking distance for me.) And the fact they have a veggie option - makes it a plus for the whole family. read more

I have been going here for years now.... I wanted to update my Yelp review today giving this place 5 stars. Every time I go there for my favorite Dandy Dog Burger.. It's always consistent! Friendly owners who always greet their guests with a big smile and hello. read more

I've added a few stars because although this place is not Halal, the people there were nice and down to Earth.

BIg juicy tasty hot dogs... extremely skimpy on condiments... fries are fabulous. VERY slow to get the order no matter how much you order. Even when you are the only person in the place they are still SLOW. Good thing they have lots of pictures of cars hanging because you'll need to look at something while you wait. Friendly owners, friendly service. read more

Best burgers around... I've been coming to this dandydogs since I was a kid the food's great I love the fifties car hop Style Diner decor.

The dogs here are truly dandy. They have a vast menu of deep fried and mass produced other items, too. Although, I find it rather silly to go to a place named Dandy Dog and try the burger! I have been there a handful of times and their dogs are good. The chili cheese with onion is highly recommended. Regular Dandy Dog with everything is always perfect. Hot link is hot! Their dogs are put together with the utmost care, almost that of a sushi chef...perhaps that is why they take so darn long! It seems every time I go there, I am the only customer, and it takes 15 minutes to whip out a couple of dogs. I would have given them another star, but slow service and lack of any sort of personality took away a star. With that said, I expect that type of service and. I still go back. Dandy Dogs are dandy! read more

I ordered a Cajun Hot Link which was grilled right in front of me. It was damn good. Much like any other hot dog place. I will take one star away because they don't have a "public" restroom just an "employee" restroom, which they let me use. BUT is was pretty gross and cramped. Plus they really need to sweep the floors in the restaurant during the day. There was tons of dust and pieces of food on the floor. read more

Ten bucks for an overbooked burger and fries...my buddy got an undercooked hot dog. Not very good

We decided to try a new place to eat, and we were excited just entering the business. We decided to try both the burger and hot dog. The burger was way tooo salty. I woke up in the middle of the night so thirsty and bloated, I knew it was the burger. The hot dog was good just really small for the price you pay. The fries were really good and the best part for me was the milkshake. We tried the peanut butter chocolate milkshake and it was just delicious!!! I would recommend the milkshakes to anyone! I thought they were amazing! read more

Great halal food - get the hot dogs and burgers. Fried chicken was ok. Milk shake was great.

Great Halal hamburgers & grilled chicken burgers, owners are very nice and serve you. I'm definitely coming back here.

After a long day at work my husband and I decided to just get some what ever thing on the way home. Although I wasn't feeling picky, when he said he wanted to go to this hot dog place he hadn't been in years, I was unenthusiastic. I'm not a fan of the 'dog, but he told me they had things other than hot dogs, so we went. And I am glad we did. He ordered a couple of dogs and the garlic fries. I ordered the salmon burger and the beer-battered onion rings. I didn't try the dogs but everything else was delicious. The onion rings were perfect, the garlic fries were perfect, the salmon burger though... damn that was literally the best salmon burger I've ever had. And I'm a serious fan of salmon burgers. I ordered mine without the mayo because I don't like it, and trust me, that burger doesn't need it - it's seriously flavorful and not dry in the slightest. Not fast food, but very well worth it, even if you're ravenous after a long day. I wanted to go there last night, but sadly they are closed on Sundays. This is tragic, as we ended up with something dreadful instead. read more

It's good if you like your hotdogs cooked by sweaty Armenians. All joking aside the place is decent for a dog.