Aw I really liked it here! For some reason I got totally ravenous at around 2145 and started freaking out about all the restaurants closing and could only think of this one nearby that might still be open so basically kept saying "Dogs n Dough" "Dogs n Dough" over and over again until Rana M capitulated and escorted me to that over-mentioned establishment. Inside was very American but sort of authentically (although I can't really tell anymore). There's a lot of dark green leather and a Rolling Rock sign. Owner/manager impressed me by saying they would keep serving until at least 11pm basically to do more business. EXACTLY. THAT IS THE CORRECT ATTITUDE. No hipster prancing about looking-moody-instead-of-serving-people-here. My small business heart was deeply gratified. Our server was also excellent, quick and attentive. They have what I will boldly declare as the best strawberry ice cream milkshake in Manchester and also a great looking list of cocktails that are £4.50 during happy hour and can be eaten alongside various delicious snacks. Food wise, the dogs, as Andrew Y. mentioned, have a rather odd hard outer skin but I actually quite liked that. I didn't realise my burrito dog would actually come in a wrap, but it was pretty tasty. Next time I want the one with Doritos. Or the Reuben. There's a lot of choice. There is also a MAC N CHEESE PIZZA whaaaaat. Sides: onion rings were giant, and good, and chilli cheese fries were as always a delight. Do not come here if you are on a diet. I will obviously be back here ASAP. FYI all the dogs are 100% beef. read more

Dogs 'n' Dough - Burrito dog, chilli dog, onion rings and chilli cheese fries. Out of shot: strawberry ice cream milkshake - Hot Dogs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Dogs n' Dough. That's what they serve. Hot dogs and pizza. And to be honest I've been meaning to give them a try for quite a while but only tended to remember about them when I walk past their neon lights directing them down Bow Lane, near St Peter's Square in Manchester City Centre, but it's usually not when I'm looking for food. This time I made a point of finally going to visit. I like that at night it feels a bit secretive being down a little side street, then down into a basement restaurant. Inside feels reflective of being outside at night too, with theatrical lighting, neon signs, and dark wooden furniture. One thing about the decor I particularly liked was the cartoon drawing all over of various hot dogs. When I asked the staff about these, they apparently originate with a guy who travelled all around the USA trying the speciality hot dogs, then drawing them as posters. What a job! It's a good talking point and unique as a decoration, I'll say that much! The atmosphere is friendly and cosy, people laughing and chatting whilst trying bits of each others pizzas and hotdogs. The menu has great tongue-in-cheek names for their offered dishes, and in the drinks menu I was happy to see that there was a large selection of soft drinks available for those of us who don't drink, including imported US sodas that aren't easy to come by here. It's so nice to find somewhere doing soft drinks other than the standard Coke/Fanta/Sprite fountain guns. We chose a root beer and a Dr Pepper Cherry Vanilla (although a Pepsi Cherry Vanilla came out, we didn't realise until afterwards because it was still pretty damn tasty). You're also given a bottle of water per table so you can enjoy your drinks rather than feeling you've rushed them due to thirst. Staff were friendly and enthusiastic, as well as knowledgeable of their product and environment. We were told how things were served, the types of pizza, hot dog sausage types etc, and when we decided to order some fries to share instead of a starter, the guy serving us observed this and told us that if we wanted to share the hot dogs that we'd ordered, they could be cut in half in the kitchen so we could easier share. That's a nice idea for couples and friends, I like it. I was very much considering the mac bites as a starter, but thought it best not to overfill before the main! We ordered the Kiev Fries, which were cheese, garlic butter, and herb crumb. Very tasty, and genuinely did taste like chicken kiev which gave me a giggle. We both took ages to decide what to have for our main, and instead of pizza we decided to go for the hot dogs. I ordered Cheesus Christ Superstar (heh) which was three cheese and caramelised red onion chutney. I was a bit surprised that the cheeses in question were melted slices of cheese rather than a sauce or grated cheese, but it worked, although I think a bigger serving of the caramelised red onion chutney would be better to balance out the cheese with the sweet. My partner ordered The Cowboy, which was house chilli, nacho cheese, crispy bacon, jalapeños and sour cream. He tells me that although it was very tasty, and the beef frank was great in flavour, it could perhaps have done with a little extra chilli. However, we were both impressed, and it certainly didn't come close to breaking the bank. So for good quality hot dogs in a pleasant atmosphere for pretty damn good value, definitely give these guys a visit! We will definitely be returning to try the other hot dogs, the starters, the pizza menu, maybe some of the drinks and th...in fact... well.. lets just say we'll definitely be going back! read more

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Kills me to do this but on my last visit (my first visit) I can't go above 2. I love the concept and the idea, a tasty quirky junk food option that does no burgers - yes I'm on board. BUT If you're focusing on 2 main things, hot dogs and pizza - you need to nail them! The hot dog I had 1 Farmegedon was great, proper frankfurter sausage and none of those cheap imitations and piled high with chilli cheese and fried chicken. The pizza however, epic fail. On the menu it sounded fantastic and the waitress, who was great, recommended that over the cheeseburger one I was debating - in reality though it was distinctly average. The type of pizza you get at a small takeaway on a corner of Bolton town centre. I'm going to put this down to a one off and take the word of many trusted yelpers that this place is actually good. 1 more chance dogs n dough, 1 more chance. read more

Dogs 'n' Dough - Good chilli fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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A sizeable group of us rocked up to D 'n' D on a Thursday eve to sample some more of what Manchester had to offer in the 'gourmet junk food' category. Tucked away down a back lane just off Cross Street and a stone's throw from the Town Hall, it's neon sign outside beckoned to us like an 'insectocutor' would to a fly (but in a good way). Head downstairs and through the doors at the bottom and you're met with a lowly lit, green interior with a fair few leather-bound booths. The menus had just been updated with a host of new options, so I was told, so it was a new experience for most of us (some of the group had eaten here before). We ordered drinks, which comprised mainly bottled beers and cocktails. I had a Kona Brewing Company's 'Fire Rock Pale Ale' - a Hawaiian beer which was pretty good indeed. They also had 'Big Wave Golden Ale' which I was told was also very nice. The cocktails that were ordered looked to be of a decent size too. Next it was the turn of the food. The vast majority of us went for hotdogs with side orders of fries (I opted for the 'Hunting Dog' - BBQ chicken, Swiss cheese and crispy bacon - with cheese fries which was deeelicious). A couple of the gang had pizzas which looked to be packed with cheese and toppings. For me though, this night was all about the hotdogs. The place was probably half-full when we were there so it wasn't as bustling as I imagine the weekend is, but the service was very good and I'm now one of their newest fans. Woof woof. read more

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Once my boyfriend got wind of a restaurant specialising in pizza and hotdogs, it was only a matter of time before we ended up going there. (This is a man who remarks that he wants pizza on average once a day, and loves hotdogs probably more than the next person.) We went along on a Saturday evening at about 6.30pm. It wasn't hard to find having looked up where it was beforehand, though I can see how you might just walk past it if you didn't know it was there. We were greeted by a friendly member of staff, though I felt it was a little odd that they straight away asked if we had a booking. It didn't even really occur to me to book at this sort of place - I thought they might have gone in for the 'no bookings' trend. Nonetheless, the staff here were really friendly. As in, they seemed like genuinely chatty and nice people. I couldn't see any draught beer other than Budweiser and I decided I could live without that so I ordered a bottle of Longboard, which was quite nice. To share we ordered a hotdog, a Caribbean Dream pizza and a portion of naked fries. Which hotdog we ordered is a mystery to me right now - I vaguely remember it having crushed tortillas on top, and I can't find anything like that on the website so it might have been a special. I remember that it was tasty, though! The food was all good: arrived quickly and hot, good simple flavours, very decent price. The pizza didn't have any pineapple on it even though the menu stated so. (I'm not the hugest fan of pineapple on pizza anyway so decided not to mention this to the staff). Overall we had a big feed for a pretty small price. I will be returning when I just want some simple, tasty food in a comfy, friendly place. read more

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Dogs 'n' Dough has been on my food radar for a while, after a colleague at work suggested that it might be up my street during one of our surprisingly frequent discussions about food. I finally got around to going earlier today during a trip to the Christmas Markets. When we got there, we genuinely had to ask whether they were open as I think we were the first ones in for the afternoon. This did mean that there was no wait for a seat. The venue is a slightly dark basement with lots of booths and an almost speakeasy vibe about it with the green tiles and secluded entrance which is actually on Bow Lane just off Cross St. The music playlist during our visit was pretty good too; rock based but not too heavy. Score. There were a good range of drinks without it being overwhelming, with several options in both red and white wine as well as a good choice of bottled beers and sodas. There were only three options for draught, though: Coors Light, Longboard Pilsner and the Long Hammer IPA. I went for a pint of the Longboard, which was a nice easy drinking pilsner. The others I was with went for the Long Hammer, as well as the Chenin Blanc and the Pinot Grigio which were all well received. On the food front, as someone who frequently has difficulty deciding on what to eat, the menu was chock full of deliberation. Do I want a dog, or do I want dough? I went for a hot dog - but which one do I want? There's a whole host of options ranging from a simple plain dog to ones piled high with fried chicken, chilli etc... In the end, I went for "The Cowboy": a hot dog with chilli, bacon, nacho cheese, jalapeños and sour cream. The dog itself was not some weeny frankfurter but a hefty bratwurst type sausage with a good bite and lots of flavour, so if you don't like thick skinned sausages maybe go for a pizza. The toppings were plentiful, though as a spicehead I wouldn't have minded a bit more kick in the chilli and a few more jalapeños piled on. Not that I was complaining, the chilli may have been mild but it was packed full of flavour and went well with the sour cream and cheese. The bacon added a crisp, salty hit to round out one of the best dogs I've had in a long time. The others in our party went for the No Way Jose and Philly Cheese Steak dogs, as well as a Pig Lebowski pizza. All of it looked great, and went down a treat. As well as the titular dogs & dough offerings, we got a portion of the naked and chilli cheese fries and some onion rings with chipotle mayo. The naked fries were hot, crispy and well salted - a simple side done well. The chilli cheese fries were the same, but with the chilli from my dog and cheese piled on. Despite the semi-liquid topping, though, the fries stayed crisp and were thoroughly enjoyable. The onion rings were huge and well cooked, and the chipotle mayo was great. The only downside to our visit was that they made a slight mistake with one of the drinks orders after the meal, when one of us asked for a diet coke and got a regular - but they fixed it as soon as we noticed without any issue so points for that. Also, I'm not sure whether it was just to keep with the general theme of the rest of the joint but the restroom was barely lit. It also could've done with a bit of a clean, but trust me when I say it was very far removed from the worst I've ever seen in Manchester. All in all, we had an enjoyable - and filling - meal and the prices are pretty reasonable to boot. I'll definitely be back again to eat my way through the Dogs side of the menu. And probably the Dough side too. read more

Dogs 'n' Dough - The Cowboy Dog with Chilli Cheese Fries. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

For some reason I had it in my head that Dogs n Dough was in the Northern Quarter so I was surprised to see a sign for it near the edge of Albert Square one day. I have been desperate to go to I dragged the Mr into town the very next day to try it out. I was not disappointed - this place is like a little underground heaven. It seemed really dark when you get down there but ours eyes soon got accustomed to the low lighting. The guy serving was super friendly and really helpful with food choices and sauce recommendations. They have a whole wall of hot sauce choices, perfect for my chilli loving boyfriend. We each had a hot dog then shared fries, onion rings and beans. All excellent and I can't wait to get back here for more as they have a new menu that's just launched. read more

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Hiding down a small alleyway just off Cross St. is one of the best places for casual, 'I'm hungry' and 'feed me now!' eats. I've been to dogs n dough a good few times now and I love it here! It can be quite hard to find if you don't know where you're going but I think this almost 'secret' location stops the place from getting overly busy.. I'd hate it if I couldn't get a table! You go down some stairs and end up in a basement type restaurant which is quite dark and reminiscent of a very modern American diner with booths. The menu, like the restaurant name suggests, is either dogs or dough (Hot dogs or pizza) which is simple and I love the concept. There is a fantastic choice of both - with my heart always leaning toward the dogs. And that is saying something!! I've tried a few different hot dogs here - but the burrito dog is a must try! An amazing juicy bratwurst wrapped in a flour tortilla with chilli, guacamole, salsa and cheese - fabulous. The cheesy fries are a good shout too! It's messy, fun and tasty.. And reasonably priced too! No wonder I love this place. read more

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After a long day at work and in need of a catch up, my friend and I headed straight for Dogs 'n' Dough on a miserable Manchester Wednesday. We went for one of the combinations on offer - 2 hot dogs and a bottle of wine for £20 - and were more than ready for the food we indulged in! First up was the savoury; I went for the burrito dog and wow, what a dog. Wrapped in a tortilla and served with chilli, guac, salsa and cheese, this was a little bit of something different. The flavours worked really well together and the wrap meant less mess! We also shared a portion of cheesy fries, which were perfectly cooked as always and devoured in moments. The came the real reason we had been counting down the clock all day - dessert pizza. Those two words may sound like they don't match but, trust me, they do. Nutella smeared on a pizza base and topped with 3 sweet options of your choice and one sauce, served warm, and you're ready to go. We decided (after a fair amount of deliberation!) on milk buttons, smarties and marshmallows with raspberry sauce. The marshmallows were simply amazing as they were gooey and melted, and the smarties provided a really nice crunch during bites! It was the biggest sugar rush in the world but totally worth it. We could barely drag ourselves out of the door but it had the desired affect. Happy diners once again. read more

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We came here for a friend's birthday. This place was definitely trendy! A few steps down the alleyway off Cross Street, a cute sign helped guide us towards the pizzas and hotdogs. We're then led downstairs to what looks like a nicer version of the bar Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn kept meeting up in in True Detective but without the sad singer. There were deep green booths decked with vintage lampshades and a full bar! The food looked amazing but was a bit on the stodgy side and very carb heavy - not really my kind of thing. There was a monstrosity of a pizza with burgers on it! The food is fun and definitely worth a try if you're into this burger/hotdog/pulled pork endemic in Manchester. The BEST part of the night was the bar downstairs! The arcade games and pool tables! There are no draught beers downstairs but G and Ts were available so I was not bothered. You can book the pool table beforehand and all the games are free to play! read more

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Another lads night out ..and this where we chose to dine. On entering a large menu can be spotted outside, having now known there were some veggie options we climbed down stairs. I was surprised, I thought it was going to ooze of an generic American diner but it was victorianesque with its walls covered in bottle green tiles. Seated at a large table the waitress shared out the menus. There were ribs, various burgers, pizzas and hotdogs..only veggie option I could see was a veggie hotdog and mac n cheese pizza (which is what I chose for £8). The guys ordered a meat platter with various types of fries, ones with meat and cheese and spicy. The milkshakes were reasonably priced and served in a large metal cup. Slurping away the consistency was perfect. Cocktails were also very strong and flavoursome I think I had smoke on the water. When my pizza landed I cursed slightly, it was massive. I pleaded with the guys to help me out but I could already see that they had the meat sweats. Like my friend we requested a doggy bag, (I have you know it took me three days to demolish it at home!) Overall a good chilled place to come as group. Reasonably priced with a good hip ambience (lots of music by Foo Fighters n stuff playing). It will be awhile before I come back as it is heavily meat orientated. read more

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Blink and you will totally miss this place, tucked away down a little ally way. Thank God my friends recommended this place to me. I'm totally a fan and cannot wait to visit again to try something different off the mene. I had the Chilli Dog and Fries. The hot dog was topped with beef chilli and drizzled with sour cream. It's the only place I have ever gone that is mostly about hot dogs and it's definately the BEST hot dog I have had. The portion size was right up my street as it was HUGE. I am definately one of these people with eyes bigger than there belly but with prices as good as they are offering, who cares. Great prices, great staff, the venue is beautiful, dark yet modern. Get yourself to Dogs n Dough soon for an absolute treat of a meal! No kids after 5pm and a Chocolate Milkshake is a must, be warned, that's huge too so don't drink too much before your meal arrives! read more

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You would walk past this place if you didn't know it existed! Hidden down a small alley off Cross Street this place is an american foodie heaven. I first went here on a Friday evening to soak up my wine intake and on arrival we were seated at the bar to peruse (yet another) wine menu whilst they set a newly free table. We were soon seated and our drinks were prompt however I was so torn on the menu between two (calorific) hot dogs which sounded like a heart attack on a plate! Feeling like I deserved a treat as it was Friday I went for the Philly Cheese Steak dog which was served with Steak, fried onions, BBQ sauce, peppers and cheese! It was the tastiest hot dog i've had in years! Not being one to normally order a hot dog or make one at home so this was a real treat! The added extras blew my mind - how come i've never thought about the possibilities to make a hot dog exiting?! We decided to also share some sides of coleslaw and chilli cheese fries (my favourite) and they also lived up to my expectations. This place has true value for money with the hot dog only around the £7/8 mark it doesn't break the bank! If you haven't tried this place already you need to head for dinner one mind - and arrive hungry! read more

Dogs 'n' Dough - Chilli dog! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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You turn off cross street and then go down in to a dark bar. I love it because sometimes you have to have a strong drink in a dark bar. The cocktail are good and so are the wines. They only have a small wine list but everything on it is tastey. The dogs and the pizzas are great. My other half loves the Willam Tell and the Manc'n'cheese pizza is great when you need a carb hit. The dogs with peanut butter and jam on is worth a go too. Everyone is very helpful and nice. It can get very busy here at dinner time so you might want to book. read more

Dogs n Dough is a nice quirky restaurant to take your mates/family out to, my only issue was the 45minute wait for 2 hotdogs and some chili fries. This could be forgiven if the venue was really large and the meals were more complicated..unfortunately they're not. It was a busy night but was still to long to wait for a hotdog. The actual Hotdogs and chili tasted fine, perhaps only somewhat over priced. read more

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What a surprise this place is! Stepping inside there's an almost instant sense of nostalgia as you feel like your inside a bar from any generic 1980s movie. The neon lights advertising Coors et al just add to the effect. Oh, and if there was any shadow of a doubt, they were playing "Back to the Future" on the TV. Interior aside though, it's about the food. They basically do two things here - hot dogs and pizzas. We went for the former which they were very quick to tell us were 100% beef and came in natural casings - they're obviously keen to distance themselves from those emaciated hot dogs you get in jars of water. We didn't try the pizzas, but they get served up in a cardboard box as if you'd ordered home delivery and they looked awesome. Our hot dogs were pretty awesome too - the sausage itself is big and meaty (kind of like the Bratwurst you'd see at the Christmas markets) and they come topped with all kinds of tasty goodness (watch out for endless bad jokes in the menu with names "The Farmageddon"). Portions of fries were pretty big and satisfying too. So, it's not fine dining by any stretch of the imagination - but it does what it does extremely well. And if you grew up in the 1980s, you'll feel right at home with the decor! read more

I've been to Dogs n' Dough a few times. I was first told about it by my other half before moving to Manchester. I loved the idea of it so of course we went as soon as we could. If memory serves me correctly we shared a jerk chicken and rum pizza and some kind of Mexican hotdog. Both were tasty although the hotdog was messy and the pizza may have well just been called a jerk chicken pizza. To drink, I think (to my eternal shame) I had a Bud and then recovered a bit with a Brooklyn lager. The place itself is nice and the staff are very friendly but every time I've been it's been a little dead. I would recommend Dogs n' Dough as a place to try if you're going to share both but if you're going just have one or the other there are probably better places to go. read more

Now i'm not one usually known for being a harsh critic but in this case i feel i have no choice. As a place that limits itself to selling 2 things, Hot Dogs & Pizza, you would expect them to excel in this field....sadly not. I went with a group of friends & as the menu was so vast & we wanted to try a bit of everything, we decided to do half & half on a Pizza & Hot Dog. We opted for the Meat Mayhem Pizza & the Farmageddon Dog. They somehow managed to make a Meat Feast pizza taste bland & i have genuinely tasted better from a Supermarket. The Hot-Dog was a marked improvement but still, the difference between what is described on the menu to what you actually receive is worlds apart. I really wanted to love this place but i just can't. The staff were excellent & were always nearby to assist you with anything. read more

I'd been meaning to try out D&D for a while so when I won one of their competitions a few days ago, I was over the moon! I managed to bag 4 pizzas, 10 cocktails and a dessert pizza - get in! And the best part? I only shared them with one other person - Gavin L. So, as you can imagine, we did NOT leave there sober! The cocktails were awesome - full of flavour and the bartender wasn't shy with the measures. We ordered different ones from the menu each time but they were all so good, it's hard to pick a favourite. We ordered two pizzas to start off with - the Meat Monster and the Triple Threat (topped with mini beef burgers and chips), both came served in cardboard takeaway boxes. I have to admit, I wasn't blown away by the pizzas but the atmosphere and the music more than made up for that. Whoever chooses the tunes there has seriously got good taste. We still had two more pizzas to order but we were so full after the first ones, we told them just to bring us the dessert pizza. When it arrived, we took one look at it and shook our heads. It was piled with marshmallows, M&Ms and other chocolatey things. We simply had no room for it so decided to give it to a homeless guy in the street. My good deed for the year! Anyway, all in all, we had a fantastic evening at D&D. I'd love to try out their hot dogs so will definitely be returning sometime soon. read more

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! We stumbled onto Dogs 'n' Dough, but didn't actually go in the first time. However, after striking out with some restaurants on a Saturday night (yes I still haven't got the hang of the whole reservation thing), we headed to DnD. Their is a menu on the side of the wall next to the door, but be advised they have changed up the menu slightly so it may not be the same as the one you get at your table. At the bottom of the stairs, we were warmly greeted by a member of staff who said it would be a 5-10 minute wait, but they would sort us out. We had a seat at the bar and yes, they had 'The Karate Kid' playing on the t.v. On top of that they had awesome 80s music playing. Taking a look around there were green leather seats all over the place with posters of the different hot dogs and what they are comprised of. I told Mr. Snarky that this would have been a place my friends and I would have hung out at when I was at university. In fact, it reminded me of a couple of places I did spend a lot of time in. The music is quite loud, so don't think you're going for a quiet meal. In fact, you may want to bring your friends and have a group night out because it has that kind of vibe. We were seated really quickly... don't actually think we waited 5 minutes. Our waitress was really friendly and helpful. It was difficult to decide whether to have a pizza or a hot dog. I was a bit afraid that my hot dog wouldn't live up to my expectations. However, since Mr. Snarky decided to go with a pizza, I decided I should try a hot dog... and some Chili Cheese Fries. So we ended up with the Chili Cheese Fries, Notorious P.I.G., and the New Yorker. Oh... and Mr. Snarky couldn't resist a Strawberry Milkshake. Milkshakes are served in the metal cup they are mixed in, which is awesome... and quite frosty. The pizzas are served in pizza boxes, which is a pretty good idea if there are any leftovers (IF), but they do take up quite a bit of space on the table. While I like the posters of the different hot dogs, it did make me want to order those instead of the ones on the menu. The Chili Cheese Fries were absolutely delicious! I love their chili and think I will definitely get a Chili Dog next time. The hot dog has an awesome snap to it. Some people may think that the casing is too tough, but to be honest, I like a snap, not a soggy dog. The hot dog has amazing flavour... it is 100% beef, so it will taste different to the average dog, but I prefer it. The bun is sturdy, but delicious. In fact, it was sturdy enough I could pick up the hot dog and eat it without utensils. Typically I don't like horseradish, but it went really well with the hot dog and the Pastrami. I didn't think the Swiss Cheese added anything besides holding it altogether. The hot dog and fries were more than enough, but I could easily go for two hot dogs, hold the fries. Mr. Snarky's pizza looked good with Cumberland Sausage, Apple, Onion, and Bacon. I didn't see much bacon, but there were large chunks of sausage and apple. I'm not a fan of Cumberland Sausage, but the apple was quite interesting on the pizza... not a bad interesting, just a confusing sort of interesting. The crust is nice and I think I would be happy ordering a pizza as well. The music, the movies ('The Goonies' came on after 'The Karate Kid'), the hot dogs... the whole thing made me feel very nostalgic and almost made me forget I was in the UK. As for price, it is a pretty good deal... you could definitely get a meal for under £10. Mr. Snarky and I really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to go back and try out more of the menu! read more

Went here few months ago. Its a nice venue but can but can be tricky to find if you don't know where to look - its down a small side street off Cross Street. They have a wide selection of hot dogs with all sorts of different toppings. Also have pizzas including a dessert pizza (covered with nutella and various toppings). Sounds a bit wrong to me! I have the Philly Cheese Steak hot dog. Was OK. However, I don't like the actual sausage they do here with its hard skin. I thought I maybe choose the "wrong" hot dog but did try another hot dog from Dogs N Dough at an event recently and the sausage was the same with the hard skin. Its just a personal thing as most people like the food here - if you look at the other reviews here. Its just not for me - plus I will always be a burger person more than a hot dog person. As I said nice venue and also the service was good. Giving it a score of 2 seems harsh but since the hot dogs are such an important part, I am sticking with a 2. Its a "good 2" though - if you see what I mean!! read more

First visited Dogs n Dough in the early evening, so getting a table wasn't a problem at all, although adjusting to the dark interior did take a while. Greeted and seated straight away, drinks orders made (Budweiser if I remember correctly) and we started examining the menu. It took us a while to negoitate our options, but only because everything looked so good! After contemplating ordering far too much food and trying our best, we opted to share a Meat Monster Pizza (pastrami, ham, pepperoni, bacon) with a side of kiev fries (garlic butter, breadcrumbs, cheese). The food arrived in good time and was nothing short of amazing. The pizza was everything it promised to be and the fries were crunchy, cheesy and basically delicious. In short: great atmosphere, more than reasonable prices and great food. read more

Usually I'm not cool enough to go to places like Dogs and Dough; the whole side-street-underground-hidden gem thing is kind of foreign to me. Having said that, this place is pretty damn nice! The first thing that caught my eye was the immense cocktail list with fresh ideas I haven't seen anywhere else. I strongly recommend a 'Spinning Around' or a 'Sin City' to those who aren't afraid to really drink. Sitting in the subtly-lit corner booth with a friend was really quite pleasant because of the nice layout of the bar- no cramped spaces or risk of hitting someone's head as you walk past them to get to the (immaculate) toilets. The interior decor is quite simple, something to be expected of such a 'cool' place. Think underground mafia poker game but not so... Scary. The food menu is definitely something to behold. American junk at its best- McDonalds ain't got nothing on this place! We ordered a chilli dog each and some fries and the way it is served is similar to Almost Famous. Nice touch. The crowd in here was mostly gangs of cool kids with beards and checked shirts (THOSE kinda people) which isn't usually something I'm fond of, but everybody seemed to be having a good time; I'd strongly recommend this place for a birthday if you want decent food, drinks and room for conversation because the retro rock music isn't too deafening. I'd say the only downfall is the way this place is marketed; website write-ups and general feedback make it sound like a bar with food as an added bonus rather than a restaurant WITH a bar which I found it to be. Aside from that, the fantastic staff, delicious food and drink and roomy interior make for a great place to kick back and have a fabulous time. Weekdays 5-8pm there's £4.50 cocktails which is great for after-work specials. I'll definitely go again when I want to indulge. 8/10. read more

Hidden on a little side street off Cross St, we popped in for some quick lunch. It was quiet but I liked the space and I can imagine it makes a good bar in the evenings. A little subterranean hidey-hole. Both the dogs we had tasted pretty good to me, with some good light onion rings and decent enough fries, although the salt had fallen to the bottom of the basket, so the top layers were under-seasoned. For reasons beyond me, they only have Budweiser on tap. No idea why anyone would want to drink this, but thankfully they at least have Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada in bottles to drink. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

Never having been to the home of the hot dog, New York, I can't really claim to be a connoisseur of this American specialty. What I can tell you is the hotdogs here are excellent probably way better than what those fat New York policemen eat when they are solving crimes. Anyway back to the story... I'd read about Dogs 'n' Dough and was intrigued, it sounded exactly like my kind of place. Moody lighting, green interior and best of all hidden down a side street in central Manchester. So settling into my chair a rather trendy looking menu was slipped into my hand and drink ordered. In keeping with American theme I went for Budweiser, lucky because that was all they had on tap. Maybe they need to broaden their beer horizons just a little. I digress, I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak with a side order of onion rings. What can I say but heaven on a bun. I'm really looking forward to eating my way through the entire menu over the next few months. A great find. read more

This was on my hit list for ages. I love a good hot dog and my my did this place deliver. I had The Gladiator which was effectively a pizza dog... and it was mammoth. The pizza menu looked good too and offers desert pizzas! Like the kind I found in Rio... crazily sweet. They have an awesome happy hour mid week with some delightfully bonkers cocktails. The only thing stopping it getting five stars was I do think it was a tad overpriced and the chips and chilli I had were average. So it's not Almost Famous of the Hot Dog world but it's as fun in its own way! read more

Food was ok, however the Zombie cocktail didn't live up to the billing! it was a dimpled pint pot full of shaved ice with about 2ozs of alcohol and fruit juice combined was vastly overpriced even at happy hour prices ,but the biggest reason for the poor review is that we paid £5per head deposit but did this come off the bill, oh no our computer doesn't allow us to do this sorry, you'll have to pay the bill in full and we'll refund the deposit to the card you paid it on - absolutely ludicrous. So what they are saying is they are incapable of basic maths then yeah? I would complain to the head office but can i find it no! read more

Yummy food and cocktails here! Definitely go for the hot dog over pizzas they're too good to turn down. A little tip-if you're buying the dessert pizza make sure there's at least 4 of you! More than a slice each is a challenge. That's not to say it isn't tasty as hell! Really reasonably priced and there's usually offers on food, cocktails, beers, wine...something for everyone! read more

Stumbled across this place and I'm so glad we did as we were surprisingly spoilt. We could imagine ourselves actually stateside for one hour whilst in Manchester as everything from the restaurant décor to the waitress with the American accent was authentic and fitting to what was on offer. The food on offer is not healthy, but nor did I expect it to be. I eat healthy food all throughout the week and regularly exercise, however for just one occasion whilst eating out I want to over indulge in Junk food that tastes nice, and we found the spot. For starters we chose the Nachos and Onion Rings. They were delicious, with all the right sauces, Guacamole, and melted cheese laced over the Nachos along with Jalapenos. The onion rings did not disappoint either, tasting fresh as though they had just been deep fried there and then, rather than microwaved. Finally, down to the business... The Hot Dogs. The dogs themselves were juicy, served at the right temperature and looked the right colour/texture. again they had all the right sauces such as Mustard, Tomato, tasting delicious. During Christmas you can expect to pay a similar price for an hot dog on the Christmas markets in Manchester and they are of less quality. Definitely recommend this place, although we've yet to try out the Pizza. read more

Cute little basement style bar and eatery, designed to be American themed in and out. The food portions themselves' are HUGE - I'm not surprised they serve the pizza in the boxes, which makes total sense, otherwise you'd be leaving half of it to go to waste (which I thought was a very cool idea, actually.) Veggie options are limited, but as usual, I'm used to that. I had the mac 'n' cheese pizza - thick dough, tons of cheese, just what I expected. The staff are always friendly and easy to talk to, no awkward small talk. No fifth star, just because the flavours themselves didn't 'wow' me. I think it's a little exaggerated through the size of the meals. Also tricky to find, so make sure you know where you're going beforehand! read more

What an experience!! I ordered the macaroni cheese pizza - yes pasta on a pizza with extra bacon bits. I managed 2 slices before i conceded. Boyfriend and a chilli hot dog which was also immense - real pig out station but well worth the self loathing afterwards!! Go with an appetite!!! read more

We'd been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally got the chance, but we were a little disappointed. We started with chili cheese fries to share and the fries we only just cooked and there wasn't enough chili or cheese. Then we had a hotdog each...the whole thing was cold. The cheese wasn't melted and the bread roll was cold and tasteless. I loved the sausage inside, it was spicy and very flavoursome so I ended up just eating that and leaving the rest on my plate. Beers are a reasonable price but overall, disappointed. Especially after paying a fair bit of money and not getting epic hotdogs. read more

good food & good prices! i recently visited here with my partner we got a hot dog and a pizza to share along with drinks for £18 i cannot complain! nice chilled restaurant with friendly staff, great selection of pizzas and hot dogs... also had an extensive cocktail menu read more

Absolutely brilliant place. Ive never had so good hot dog in my life. Ive ordered New Yorker hot dog which was spicy enought and tasted amazing :) My partner chad chilli dog which was also very tasty, we also ordered fries which were beautiful. Place wasnt too busy so we didnt wait too long for a table. Worth to recommend :) read more

Enjoyed my time here and the food. The staff was amazing Andy, alex,and Chelsea (doing her test work) were great and welcoming. Food was great and portions were large. Treated to karate kid on the tv and Van Halen on the juke box. Great bar feel and love this hidden gem read more

Well this is my first visit to DnD and meeting the yelpers and it was a top night on both fronts. I loved the dark interior of the place, it felt intimate and like a secret den (that serves booze and food). The food was really good, and surprisingly filling - I had the Philly cheese steak and naked fries, and the hubby had the special which was some form of rocket fuel on a bun with onion rings. Both were delicious!! Its fair to say that we will be back to try more as it as hard to decide in the first place. Cocktails were good too, only tried one (Lipstick Jungle) but it was like liquid Nerds. Only gets 4 stars as the only thing to let it down was the toilets - they looked slightly unfinished. If DnD can get that right then this will be a perfect little spot for lots of nights out. read more