dat dog!! for vegetarians? pescatarians? definitely!! my three girls wanted dat dogs during match week. so, we met at dat dog. a favorite of theirs since undergrad. coming back seemed like a full circle. my daughters went with a combination of their vegan bratwursts and smoked apple sage dogs. i went with the fried cod. the build your own offers endless options. add sides of tots, fries and onion rings. ask for a side of the blackberry sauce for your tots. you will thank me later. parking can be a challenge. try to order before happy hour ends. we missed that by 3 minutes. build your own options for vegetarians and pescatarians beer-battered fried cod vegan bratwurst vegan smoked apple sage some of the endless toppings cheddar cheese blackberry sauce chicago sweet relish dill pickle spear jalapenos fresh onions grilled bell peppers dat sauce dill relish cole slaw grilled onions tomatoes pico de gallo satan sauce mayo creole mustard bbq sauce buffalo sauce read more

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Terrible experience. Went out with friends for a quick bite. Our friends got their food pretty quickly. Ours never came. We waited 30 minutes. When we approached the counter to let them know what happened, they said someone else must have taken our order. Then they refunded only our food. The guy even said "well there was nothing wrong with your soda." Whe you refund a mistake that badly, you refund the whole experience. Won't be back. read more

Only bad meal I ate in New Orleans. Alligator sausage and cheese fries were offensive. I ate it yesterday and I'm still thinking about how bad it was so that's why I'm writing this review. Even for drunk food, hard pass read more

Casual dining when you're in the mood for a variety of hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, etc. Large outdoor space. Bar and indoor space. Staff were nice enough. Simple, chill dining experience. Burger was a little overcooked, fries were seasoned and fresh. Enjoyed the frozen cocktail. read more

Dat Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We don't eat red meat so tried the vegetarian and fish option and both were excellent. Orders were perfect and portions very large. We carried out and it traveled well! read more

I came here on a chilly night with my friend. The place was really vibey. Service was fast but nice and friendly. There was only street parking, but thankfully it wasn't crowded when we go there. I got their "Mex-Cali Lettuce Wrap" which consists of Vegan Chipotle Sausage wrapped in Romaine with guacamole, pico de Gallo & chipotle mayo ($13.71 with tax). I didn't choose their typical hot dog style since I'm trying to eat healthier, but the lettuce wrap was still pretty good! The vegan sausage had a unique yet tasty flavor to it. The sauces in the wrap also added a lot of zest which is something I really liked. The only downside is that I feel like the wrap should've been a bit bigger for the price. Aside from that, a pretty chill place to come by if you're craving hot dogs! read more

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Nice that they have vegan dogs but come on!!! No vegan ranch sauces? Come on guys LETS GO! You are missing stuff!

Finally was able to get into Dat Dog after attempting to make it happen for the last two trips down to New Orleans. I basically built my page early on just doing hot dog reviews so this one made too much sense to check out. I decided to check out the Rougarou and Chas got the Bacon Werewolf. We also each grabbed a frozen berry type margarita. The girl at the counter was friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the open seating arrangement with coverage but the no walls to allow for airflow. Decorations were bright and fun and they were playing music like Alkaline Trio and other bands like that which I love, so that was a bonus as well. The Frozen margarita beverage was delicious but I don't think I could handle the sweetness of more than one of them. Good berry flavor and you could definitely still tell there was the lime flavor of a margarita to this as well. The flavor of tequila was masked by the sweetness, which I actually didn't love but I'm sure most people would. I love tequila and like to taste it in my drinks. The Rougarou is an Alligator sausage with grilled onion, Bacon, tomato, Jalapeno, Creole mustard, and BBQ sauce. There was a tiny bit of spiciness from the jalapeno and I'm guessing the sausage had a little spice to it as well. Nothing overbearing at all, just stating it for people who don't like ANY spice. This felt like it may have ended up being too much going on at once to enjoy it, but it was quite good. The flavors played off each other well and I enjoyed this a lot. I can't really speak to the Bacon Werewolf but I did try the bratwurst from it by itself and it had good flavor. I would love to come back and try some more of the signature dogs and maybe build one of my own. Dat Dog in New Orleans, LA - Didn't Suck! For the video from this location as well as hundreds more places I've eaten, please check out my social media pages here - https://linktr.ee/Didnt_Suck read more

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If you are a vegetarian in New Orleans, this should probably be up high on your list of places to try. If you're like me then you probably aren't used to having so many options at a restaurant or the vegetarian version not being equitable to the omni one. However, Dat Dog is incredible! You have options of three vegetarian sausages and countless combinations of toppings for both the dogs and the fries. I've never had a bad experience with Dat Dog and the staff at Freret are definitely the friendliest of all locations! This place is very casual so coming with friends is a must. read more

I'm lucky enough to live a few streets down from here. It's a great place to hang out with friends, especially in October when the weather is good. This is one of the best patio hangout places. It reminds me of South Main in Fort Worth. I get Jimmy's Chicago Dog because it is the best Dog, hands down. However, nothing beats the $5 Coney Island dog for Happy Hour. read more

Dat Dog - Jimmy's Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great place to grab a Gator dog.. the vibe is great . And awesome service!! We've been there 4 times so that says a lot right there

I love this place. I never knew that gourmet hotdogs existed. Mine came with blackberry jam it was absolutely wonderful. The fries are great, and the service is great as well! read more

Came here to New Orleans to visit my friend and he took me here. OMG it did not disappoint. We came to this location of Dat Dog since it was pouring and this location has the most indoor/covered seating. The entire restaurant is super cute and colorful and there's hot dog themed decorations everywhere. You order at the counter and soon after, you're greeted with your gourmet hot dog at your table. I got the Rougaroo, which my friend had tried before and recommended. It was AMAZING, the alligator sausage had the snap that you need when you bite into a hot dog and the toppings made it that much better. He got the Irish Channel dog and he said it was really good. We also got the Fries WTF, which are kinda like nachos if you replaced the chips with fries. It sounds weird to put guac and sour cream on fries but they were amazing, a must-try. Dat Dog is so good, we joked about coming back here the next day for dinner. Well, my friend was joking but I was entirely serious. This place is amazing! read more

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Came here for a Tulane football watch party during happy hour. The drink menu on the board did not match what was being served -- i.e. the well brands were different. That put me in a bad mood. Then, service varied from extremely poor to good. The hot dogs, as always were excellent. The cheese fries did not have nearly enough cheese for NOLA cheese fries. No light beer on draft and the bottles were $4.95 each. The next time I want a gourmet dog, I will be back as the dogs are easily the best in NOLA. However, not for anything else. Sorry, Dat Dog. I want to love you, but service needs to improve and you need a much better happy hour. read more

Dat Dog is one of my fav spots to visit in New Orleans. They have 3 locations (Magazine, Frenchman, and Freret) and the Magazine st. location is my favorite. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is cooked to order and fresh. During football season this place is normally packed with folks watching the game(s) and having a good time. I highly recommend a build-your-own dog with whatever you like on it and a side of cheddar-bacon-ranch tots (or fries, whichever your like). The cheddar-bacon-ranch tots (or fries) can be a little dry in the middle so, pro tip, when you order ask them to layer the ranch. That'll solve that problem! Enjoy your dog! Oh, and they are super pet friendly if you stop in while walking your dog! read more

I had the "Flying Pig" I believe it was called, and it was amazing! It had a great smoky taste, Service was amazing, and I absolutely loved the decorations! I have no complaints about this place, would absolutely recommend, 10/10! read more

We had an amazing lunch at Dat Dog!! Aristotle did a great job at the grill. The chicken sandwiches and tater tots were awesome! Service was outstanding and very personable! We will definitely be back! Great job! read more

Dat Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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These hot dogs are famous in Nola for a reason. The combination and variety of hot dogs is insane. You will need to look the menu over before coming, but even still need a minute before ordering. I love their signature dogs and also the option to make my own with endless toppings. They are pretty filling if you order a side separately, but when I'm hungry I can take on two. They are great to share and delicious when paired with a beer. We got a variety of dogs to try as well as loaded tots and loaded fries. This is my second time ordering the chili cheese fries and I started remembering why I wasn't the biggest fan. I feel like something is missing but I can't put my finger on it. Maybe if the cheese was nacho cheese, idk. Anyway, I love that you can bring family, friends, or coworkers here. It is a picture-worthy place that created the friendliest and most welcoming atmosphere. The outside seating is the most popular when the weather is right. And they can open the windows to building to really let the fresh air in. It's decorated like cool and vintage garage or gas station. If you read their history you will understand why. But also the service at the register is patient and kind. Very helpful with the menu. The only downside that kind of put a damper on my night was the service for the food. She made a remark to my guests and made me feel uncomfortable and upset. It was their first time visiting here, but not mines. They ordered their food and realized no mayo was on the tables or brought out. They asked the waiter the first time if they could go inside and get it from the condiment station. She said no and said she would have to get it from the kitchen herself. Fine, no problem. But the second time they forgot to order the mayo with the dog, we had to asked the second time if she could grab some mayo. Maybe she was busy, maybe annoyed, but she responded (along the lines of) " You know next time you could just order it with your food, and then you don't have to wait for me to go back into the kitchen." It was the tone of it all. When I go back I will make sure I do not get service from her. I don't know her name but there aren't many women that work there so I'm sure she will stand out. I'm sorry if you were having a bad night, but unfortunately you have spread your rudeness to a person who takes hospitality and service very much to heart. -for reference, I have waited tables and served in the F&B industry over 6 years. It was ny first job. So I can tell when someone is giving good service, being rude, or a bad server in general. But I won't say the service was completely bad, just needs some attitude improvement. read more

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The food was delicious and the place is cute. I went on a rainy day, and although everything uncovered was obviously wet, the majority of this place is indoors or covered- which meant ample seating. The bright colors and unique illustrations give this place a quirky and eclectic vibe, which I enjoyed. I ordered a bratwurst and added bacon and chipotle Mayo. I actually didn't plan on ordering that but while I was at the cashier, I did feel rushed while ordering so I just chose whatever. I asked them a few questions regarding the crawfish sausage and a few toppings, but the short snappy responses made me a little uncomfortable. No one was in line and the restaurant didn't have that many guests so the interaction caught me off guard. Nonetheless, the bratwurst combination I ordered was sooooo good; it was juicy and packed with flavor. In addition, the loaded fries we ordered were just as tasty. The jalapeños gave it a little kick, but not too much. Overall, this place is good and the hot dogs are filling. I think this is cool place to hang out with friends too. They are strict with seeing vaccination cards or negative covid tests, so make sure to bring yours! I'd recommend this place, I would just suggest knowing what you want before coming. read more

Dat Dog - Smoked Bratwurst with chipotle Mayo and bacon - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Put A Smile On Your Face! Dat's da motto of Dat Dog...and it is very accurate. I visited here August 16th, 2021 with my daughter (she's a student at Loyno) and my wife. We all loved it! The outdoor beer garden is cheerful and inviting. As the name suggests this place is all about hot dogs. They also offer burgers, chicken sandwiches, etc.; but the hot dog is the main attraction. They feature Vienna Beef hot dogs which is a Chicago staple (and what I grew-up on). But I wanted a local touch, so I ordered the Crawfish Étouffée Dog: (Crawfish sausage, homemade crawfish etouffee, sour cream, onions, tomatoes, and Creole mustard). It was incredible! My wife and daughter both went with more traditional hot dogs, and were as pleased as I was. We all agreed the buns were outstanding. We also enjoyed a side of delicious cheese fries. I highly recommend Dat Dog! read more

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I went with the Rougarou Dog, aka the alligator sausage with all the fixings. I think I made the right choice. Ten bucks ain't cheap for a hot dog but I'd say I got my money's worth. It was pretty deluxe and a good size. The alligator worked well with the jalapeño and sauces. We also got the tater tots with melted cheese, they disappeared quick. The restaurant itself has good energy too. A smaller area inside, with lots of outdoor seating. It was a cold evening, but the outdoor seating was a bit warmer, even though I didn't notice visible heaters. Would recommend coming here if you're hungry for a small meal or big snack. read more

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We had lunch here and it was great spot. I had the burger dog with chili, onions, peppers, and slaw. Very good. There is a very cool area and bar to sit at inside and also a great patio area. It was a quick counter service restaurant. Definitely a good spot if you're craving a hot dog. read more

Dat Dog - Burger Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Been coming here for a long time. This visit was nothing like my previous visits. I placed my order and found my seat. Finding a seat took about 15 mins. Every table was either dirty or SUPER STICKY. Me and my buddy settled on placing napkins on our table so we didn't get stuck. My order came out a couple mins after finding out seat. My friends order took over 20 mins. We started to wonder where it was and when we asked they said they misplaced the ticket and we had to wait another 15 mins for our order. We ate and our food was below average. Upon leaving we cleaned up our table and we had a hard time picking up the napkins we laid out because they were sticking to the table. Overall dat dog is pretty good as long as it's not this location. I posted pictures of our food and it does look good, but when you wait so long like we did the food gets cold and doesn't taste as good as it looks. read more

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Newfound appreciation for Dat Dog these days as increasing numbers of friends are either vegan or vegetarian and this universal-please all diets-spot is a great choice for diverse groups! Last summer some out of town friends who were vegan, made Dat Dog their go-to after all night drinking bouts on Frenchman. Tonight, a vegetarian friend and I met up for a bite before their first ever comedy night at their Freret location. The menu has tons of options, including a broad selection of craft beers and cocktails including non alcoholic options. (#dryjanuary) Tonight, I thoroughly enjoyed their Bacon Werewolf (bratwurst, saurkraut, dill relish, tomato, onion, bacon, mustard on a super buttery soft bun.) I also had two house sodas; peach & blueberry which were exactly what I was hoping for! A win-win tonight and I plan to send more out of town guests their way! read more

Dat Dog - Bacon Werewolf (sub mayo!) - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Dat dog allows you to customize your hot dog any way you want it! Definitely try the duck sausage with blackberry sauce! Its a sweet and savory combination that you can't get anywhere else. If you aren't in the adventurous mood, they also have classic all-beef hot dogs! The staff here is super helpful and the food comes out pretty fast. They also have a pretty great selection of local beers that rotate pretty regularly. Parking can be a little difficult in the area, however, you can usually find something on one of the sidestreets. My absolute favorite part of this location is the large amount of outdoor seating! I've never had any problems finding a great spot to sit down and enjoy some cajun fries and cold beer. Definitely give this spot a try if you're in the area! read more

Dat Dog - Duck sausage with blackberry sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food was pretty chill. I enjoyed it, but their portion size sucked a bit. I got like 7 tater tots for $4. The dog itself was worth it. I created my own, and it was perfect. It also took a really long time to get my food after ordering it. I don't think the other location on Magazine takes as long to serve your food. Maybe I'll just stick to the Magazine location. read more

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I can't eat pork or beef for religious reasons so having hot dog place that accomodates my dietary preferences is amazing! There are so many topics here you can choose from for the hot dogs. The fries especially with cheese are really good. However, again, if calories were not a thing I would indulge here more! read more

One of my favorite stops when I visit New Orleans. I love a good hot dog and Dat Dog has some of the most unusual "dogs' around. From crawfish, alligator, bratwurst, duck and beef - anyone craving a dog will find something they like here. They even offer some veggie dog options, I tried one this time but have to admit I'm a meat eater and the veggie dog texture was just off for me. My favorite dog to get is their specialty duck dog. It comes with blackberry jam which compliments the duck dog meat very well, mustard in barbecue sauce. I sometimes opt without the barbecue sauce but that's just me. If you haven't tried Dat dog yet, highly recommend you stop by if you're in the area of one of their locations in New Orleans and give them a try. read more

I have seen and been around Dat Dog but never tried their food - but recently i noticed they have some vegan and veggie options so decided to try them it was very easy to order and customize my vegan dog online through the website i ordered the vegan bratwurst and the toppings were plentiful and free - the flavor of the vegan dog was really good and the bread type complimented it very well we also ordered cheese fries which were good but would've been better if served hot overall, a good and tasty meal read more

Dat Dog - vegan bratwurst - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We went to Dat Dog for a quick bite to eat. Ordering our food was interesting, we stood at the order here area in front of the menu until someone told us we have to order at the bar. The hot dogs were good nothing out of this world. I was expecting a fully loaded hot dog and the toppings added were scanty. That would be my only complaint. Hubby ordered the bacon werewolf and I created my own hotdog. We also got bacon cheese fries. read more

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Used to love this spot-very familiar with locations and concept of how to order. I came with my 4 year old and the woman at counter was just mean, rude, and unhelpful. Nobody was waiting to order at the time. My daughter's chicken tenders were great for her, but my vienna hot dog was inedible and just covered in sauce after I asked them not to. I wont be back. Beautiful patio, thats why we came. read more

When you need a spot for a family meal, take them to Dat Dog and put a smile on everyone's face! The kids can enjoy a Lil Beefy while you enjoy a creative gourmet twist on a hotdog (and a Paradise park on draft ;-), let the husband be the DD and have another round). Being a midwesterner that now finds NOLA as her permanent home, I love taking the family here when I need my Chicago-style dog fix. It's my favorite item on the menu. Then add a side of cheese tots and and I'm in hot dog heaven. Pros - Chicago-style hot dog, Cold local draft beer, smiles on everyone's faces, tater tots and cheese tots - A patio for the kids to play on in lieu of a paying a babysitter for a date night Cons - The flies were out in force that night on the patio, annoying most of the tables near us (trash cans were all well covered so maybe need to try hanging ziplock bags full of water) - There was a wait for food to come out of the kitchen, but there was a decent crowd. - They have gotten rid of the octodog, a kid favorite - Being married to a NOLA local who is generally ignorant of hot dogs (and so much more, but lets stay on dat dog for now . . .), much less the blissfulness of the Chicago-style hot-dog, how many times do I have to explain Chicago style to him? - A 2 year old that needed to go potty three times - at least the ignorant husband came in handy then, but how can you bring a kid back to the table from the bathroom, that dirty? Seriously read more

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Dat Freakkin' Dog. I love you. You'll forever have a place in my heart and I can't get enough of you. From your bomb HH with $5 signature dogs and your beer specials to the wide variety of fries you carry. From alligator to brats, even vegetarian and classic dogs. You have something for everyone. From my last trip I overheard y'all offering someone to have their dog served on a bed of lettuce because they didn't want any bread. Personally prefer carbs myself but it's great you give alternatives for other folks. Recently had an event here and the staff was so easy to work with. Ended up utilizing tickets and the team handled it with ease. Dat Dog has a few locations throughout but I really do enjoy this spot. The outdoor patio with covered options is always nice. The music is pretty uplifting too. If you're not ordering food at all you can go to the bar instead of the register and order from there! I'll be back most likely in a week or two knowing myself. PS- grab the chili cheese fries. You can thank me later... read more

Delicious hot dogs (with nice variants like chicken, cod, or alligator), nice service, and good ambiance. It is hard to ask for more. We got the cod today and it was delicious. The fries were super crispy and well seasoned. read more

Dat Dog - Cod with onions and relish - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was on our list of places to try so we hit them up after a short day trip outside of Nola. I had the plain, beef hotdog and friends had some fries and the hamburger something or other?!? All the food came out quickly and was pretty good. The person taking our order could've been more helpful seeing how we were obviously tourists but it didn't take away from the experience. It's a nice quirky place which reminded us all of the Austin vibes. read more

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Our second venture out since Covid restrictions were lifted. Taking the pups to get a dog. We love the variety and many choices of toppings. The patio was open and social distancing was in order. We ordered and sat down. Our beer order got lost in the process. So when our food came out we had to ask for our beer. The staff was very apologetic. And promptly got us nice cold beer to have with our dogs. In their defense they were slammed with take out orders. The folks who were working were hustling. Tables were fill as soon as possible. It felt good to be out and about have some semblance of normal. What ever that is these days. Thank you Dat Dog for doing what you do. read more

Dat Dog - All dogs go to Dat Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It is a complete food experience and not just hotdogs. You must experience it to believe me. That have burgers, chicken sandwich sausages brats and gourmet hotdogs. In addition to amazing local brews. Their locations are inviting and has cool vibes. Enjoy and experience Datdog like you will never know. read more

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DL;DR: Chill staff, good eats, and fun environment makes this a must visit for visitors and residents alike. $10 for a dog + whatever for fries and a drink might make you second guess, but do it at least once. You're welcome. You found my favorite to go to and most frequented. Congrats. It's a bit more quiet here and the neighborhood ambiance is nice. Grab a dog and meet me here. I'll pet it and it will have a spot for water. I am a repeat offender at Dat Dog and have found that it is a visitor (tourist) hit when family and friends come in. You might find price tag shock when you arrive, at about 9-10ish dollars for a single dog, but 1 generally fills you up when done right. The topics are all you can get so make a list and check it twice before hitting the POS. Shoot, it might help to have a note pad on the way to the register. The fries are tasty enough to get again (I like crispy on the outside). The people are 95% of the time super chill and willing to work with you (like Hawaiian-shirt wearers would be, and they will likely be wearing one for outfit). The wall-art is semi-adult humor and mostly geeky (think Star Wars Geek). There are always bars and hand-made mocktails available. Expect the bread to be buttery-crisp and relatively sweet (like Hawaiian sweet roll sweet). There is almost always outside seating (on Frenchman, only a balcony), and the aesthetic keeps you looking around (again, expect some meat-related light adult humor). read more

dat dog has been on the top of my list since I moved here a few weeks ago. I wanted to love it. Unfortunately I did not. We ordered 2 dogs for dine in and one to go for a friend a block away. The guy at the counter recommended I wait because the go order was a Chicago dog which has a lot of wet items on it and it could get soggy quickly. I asked, but how long does it take to make? As we were trying to make 7pm trivia at Gasa Gasa. He said 10-12 minutes. At 6:40 I go and order the Chicago dog and cheese fries. I still don't have my crawfish etouffee dog at this point either. Idk how long it takes normally but it was 20 minutes for the crawfish dog. My friend was already finished eating her Chili cheese dog by the time my crawfish etouffee dog came out. They were out of the creole mustard so they recommended the Cajun Mayo? It was good. But there was no crawfish etouffee. It was soggy though. The bread (great bread) was soggy from the sour cream and Mayo, but there was no etouffee. I was sad. I was also starving and the flavor profile was good so I didn't even notice there wasn't any etouffee until I was halfway done. At that point I just kept going. It was still good, just didn't have everything I ordered on it and it was falling apart soggy. I would have loved a bite of a MUDBUG! Then we finished and waited. And waited. And waited. It was almost 40 minutes from ordering to actually get the Chicago dog and cheese tots. We booked it over to gasa gasa since we were now late as heck. My friend stated the Chicago dog was super awesome and not soggy at all. However the cheese tots were old and cold and tasted like oil and not much else.. like the made the tots first then had them sitting around while the dog cooked. Service was good. I like the outdoor seating too. I will probably not come back though. Food was inconsistent and timing was poor. Lots of good food choices in Nola to try... read more

Dat Dog - Outdoor dining - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was probably our favorite stop on the trip! We almost didn't go (so little time, so much to eat) but we are so happy we did. Got the Alligator special and the Crawfish special. SO GOOD! read more