This place is great! Will definitely come again! A friend and i went on a whim, just to see, and was pleasantly surprised. I have lived in the area for a majority of my life and had never thought to go in. I am glad I finally did! The restaurant had ample seating, with tables inside and out, along with a long bar to sit. The service was great! Sean was super nice and told us all of his favorite things off of the menu. We ordered a handful of things: - A 1/4 All Beef Hot Sausage: This was my favorite item and Sean's go to on a break. We added chili and mustard and it was absolutely delicious. - A Hot Dog Dietz & Watson: Solid , but nothing to really write home about. It might just be, because it followed a sausage that good. We added chili, mustard, and a bit of onion for this one. - A Pork BBQ Sandwich: Really good! I am not the biggest BBQ fan either, but I plan to try the Chicken BBQ next time. I added coleslaw and onion for this item. I liked their coleslaw a lot, which also surprised me. The only thing I wished was added, was extra sauce. - Buffalo Chicken Sausage: Really good! This was a close second for me. It was not too spicy either. Just right, with onions, chili, and mustard. - Sweet Potato Fries and crinkle fries: I love sweet potato fries and these were good. The crinkle fries were just okay. I wish they did have some seasoning. read more

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Famous Uncle Al's is a big hit! I asked around for hot dog place recommendations, and someone at work said you must try Famous Uncle Al's . I got an iced tea with chipped ice (the best). I also got a hot dog with onions, relish, and mustard. It was perfect! I was so pleased by the simplicity and yumminess of the hot dog. I was worried it was going to be too much , but beautiful surprise the hot dog was perfect ! It was so good. It wasn't greasy or oily at all. The crinkle fries with the special sauce was delicious! And who doesn't love a crinkly fry? Yum! The staff went above and beyond ! Thank you for a wonderful meal! read more

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Friendly helpful staff Nice portions and a perfect dog Cute restaurant First visit and didn't know if I was supposed to clear my own plates and didn't know I was supposed to take sticky note of my order to front to pay. read more

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Next best thing to New York!! It was perfect and I was skeptical about Cole slaw on my hotdog but that was fresh crisp and amazing too!!

Summer season is hotdog time. The service didn't take long and everyone was friendly. I sat at the front counter, the seating was comfortable. The restaurant was crowded but service is fast. I ordered 2 hotdogs, fried pickles, shoestring fries, and drink. The food was hot and tasty. I like my hotdog plain or with sauerkraut. I would visit again for something else on the menu. read more

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I love their hot dogs. It's really perfect. Only thing I would change is to order sliced onions not just diced. Maybe even some peppers. But I love it. Now even though I would make that change. That's not really a FLAW to me. But what IS A FLAW is close together the bar seats are. And I definitely understand, the more seats the more money. But having to sit that close to the next person eating was annoying taste of food however...great. read more

Famous Uncle Al's - 1/4 pound hot sausage, chili, grilled onions. Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I was in the area just to grab crumble cookies but the little one was hungry. We went to Famous Uncle Al's around 4:30pm because I assumed it was a grab and go type of restaurant but man was I wrong. When I went in the restaurant the workers were super friendly and welcoming. It has a old school diner vibe. I looked lost and confused but was asked politely to take a seat. We were approached by our server. She was super nice and outgoing. I ordered the chili dogs and fries. The crazy thing is that at the time I didn't know they closed at 5pm we didn't leave till 5:30pm and wasn't rushed out or felt pressure to leave! I only found out what time they closed when I was searching for this place to leave a review. read more

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Popped in for a quick lunch and sat at their bar. Service is quick and they are all SUPER friendly. It always has a nice buzz no matter when you go! Hotdog was delicious and snappy. Bun was super soft. Their fresh cut fries with malt vinegar, pepper and ketchup = forget about it! So good and fresh. Definitely one of the best hotdogs in the area! They are very consistent and never let you down! read more

Famous Uncle Al's - Delicious Boars Head Hotdog with chili and onions and fresh cut fries. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Absolutely LOVE Uncle Al's! This is my favorite location. They're always super nice and clean very homey. It's so nostalgic every time I come been going since I was little. The food is alwaysssss great and hot and fresh. I haven't had anything bad there. read more

Great service! Friendly wait staff were engaging, energetic, and professional. Monday, counter service for two. We tried the recommended Monday special, one hot dog, soda fountain drink, and small fries - $16.86 for the both of us! I watched as the staff knew their regulars and were friendly to everyone. The Staff member wearing the NY Rangers hat gets 5 stars! Keep up the great service. read more

I was excited to have a burger from here because I've heard so much. All I ordered was a double cheeseburger, fries, and a drink. From them taking my order to getting my food was 45 minutes!!!! They realized I was standing there after 28 minutes and still took forever to get my food. They did offer me an extra drink and a brownie but that won't get me back my time. I'm sure this isn't everyone's experience, but after walking out of there, I feel I had to communicate my experience. read more

I really wanted to like this place but quite simply if you are looking for good burgers, good fries, and a clean restaurant I would suggest going elsewhere. I'll not be going back! read more

Finally decided to give this place a try. The ambiance is diner like. Very small, limited seating, bar seats availability. Pay at the register style restaurant. The service is all for one type. Anyone and everyone will help you. They all work super well together. The food was delicious. Nothing fancy here. I got two hotdogs with chili and onion. Put the ketchup on myself as it wasn't listed as an option on the menu, which I don't mind. Everything is served on paper plates. Which, again, is perfectly fine. My husband got the patty melt and we shared some fries. The real winner is their "secret" sauce. Be sure to ask for this as it's not just sitting on the tables like the ketchup. It's good an everything. I even dipped my dogs into it for some extra flavor. All in all I will definitely be back here. read more

There was a time when I briefly worked in retail - mentally, it was one of the tougher jobs I've held. Thank goodness for Famous Uncle Al's because I probably would've gone insane if it weren't for lunch breaks there. Al's is a diner and its beauty lies in its simplicity. You want a burger and some fries? Maybe a hot dog or two? Craving a quick brownie sundae? You can get all those here and anything you order will come out in almost no time at all. In addition, service is swift and friendly. So beatin' around the bush here - just ask and you shall receive. If those factors don't entice you, take a look at their prices. Al's is affordable and there are daily specials available which makes it nearly impossible to not order a lot of food. Al's is something of a throwback when the world wasn't so distracted; it's good to be able to go back in time with their food, decor and prices. JV 3.5 stars read more

Who doesn't love hot dogs! Been wanting to try this place for a while.! The nostalgia fits it perfectly. Not much seating, but worth the wait. The alot choices on the menu mostly the side dishes. They have everyday special discount, so I order the 2 dog made to order with drink and side. Dogs were tasty as they use Boarhead brand. The onion rings where nice light . It's a great place to take family! read more

The best service can often go unnoticed. Why? Because it tends to be about what we expect. It's the exceptional service that concerns us most - whether it's better or worse. I ordered a gyro plate: well done and that's what I got. It's a winner. read more

I just want to start by saying I am completely appalled by the conversation that I heard today between 2 employees and a patron. This was regarding the football player Damar Hamlin from the Buffalo Bills. The patron said, "You never know what's going on in peoples bodies, what underlying conditions they might have and he gets paid to play football and that's what they sign up for." The waitress's said that these players know the risks of playing football and you can die. They sign up to possibly die and that's on them. Literally these words coming out of these peoples mouths were so disgusting and I will make sure that I spread the word that it doesn't matter if people get hurt, they sign up to die, and they know what they signed up for and that's what this restaurant apparently stands for. That they can't believe people are holding vigils and prayers for this football player because this young man, who is only in his early 20s, knows what he signed up for and it's his fault this happened. I am not a doctor, so I'm not going to diagnosis. However, at all lines up to something you learn in EMT school. It's a freaking unicorn. It's something that only happens MAYBE a dozen times a year. #commotiocordis with a fatality rate of 75%... but if you do not receive life saving resuscitation within three minutes, that fatality rate gets bigger. You literally have to be hit in the chest, at a specific angle, during a very specific time of your heart rhythm cycle. It literally interrupts your hearts, electrical signal and sends you into a full cardiac arrest. Last time I checked, athletes were humans to, and they deserve to be treated as such. Just because a 20 something year-old makes millions of dollars and people are stuck waiting tables or miserable in their lives, is no reason to speak ill about people. They did not sign up to die. PS, my 14 year old daughter heard you all too.. Get a grip and bet better.. read more

Visiting from California and stopped by this place today! We got such a warm welcome from every single person working and it smelled great as soon as we walked in too. It was super busy with regulars and you can tell they've built a community in there. Will definitely be back the next time we're in town and will recommend it to our local family! read more

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This is my favorite lunch spot. I eat here on a regular basis. The staff are so friendly. Customer service is at an all time high! Hannah makes my day every time I visit. The New York hot sausage is my go to. Food is always delicious and freshly prepared. I give them a 10/10! read more

Uncle Al's or Al's years ago is rhe best hot dogs around. You are missing out if you pass them up. Great work

The food was very good and a great price. I got a hot dog with sauerkraut, a hot dog with chili, and the cheesy tots. I enjoyed it all. I had to wait about 15 minutes for my food - I played a to-go order in person, but they were quite busy, so I understood! read more

An impromptu lunch date took us to this little "hidden" gem. The ladies greeted us as soon as we came in, were quick to get our drink order, and were patient as we took our time looking over the menu. This place offers so many great options and use Boars Head products. I ate the best hotdog I've EVER had! The menu has a variety of foods from hot dogs to hamburgers, pull pork sandwiches, and walnut cranberry chicken salad. Don't forget to get you some funnel cake fries for dessert too! read more

Famous Uncle Al's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I would have probably never went in this place because I'm not a huge fan of hotdogs, but I went with a coworker and I was shocked! This place is like a hidden gem! The menu has so much more than just hotdogs on it! It's small, but the decor is charming and the place was packed! From the dining area and counter to people picking up orders and ordering to go, it was slammed! The staff as busy as they were was very friendly. It was clean and had a great vibe! I've been back a couple of times now and have had the BLT, egg salad sandwich and fried pickles with the secret sauce, and sweet tea! Everything I have tried was great! The prices are amazing, especially for today. You can eat for under $10 and it's good! You can't say that about a lot of places. By the crowd it's no secret to how good it is, I'm glad I went in and I will continue to go back! Definitely going to take the whole family one day soon. They close at 5pm so go before then! read more

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Because someone was needing something to eat we decided to get a quick snack........... server was extra nice.... The outside atmosphere was great... Ordered root beer float.... famous al dog, barbeque pulled chicken, fries everythang was good,,,, and No I did not eat this all by myself read more

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Hot and fresh Great food and friendly fast service. Kid friendly offer daily specials. Small diner mom and pop type. Bar or table seating.

Excellent service and really great patrons! We sat at the counter for a quick lunch and very quickly got chatted up by a friendly regular. Our order taker recognized that we were first timers and gently guided us through the menu and payment. Both were very lovely. We had dogs, sausage, and fried pickles. Yum yum gimme some!!! Never having tried a fried pickle before today, they were outstanding! You must try the secret sauce on everything. I know it's just a hot dog joint with few frills. What makes this stand out is the hospitable staff & local patrons, atmosphere/decor, and my new favorite fried pickles. Adding Uncle AL's to the definition of Southern hospitality. read more

4 1/2 stars.....If you want a great hot dog, this is the place to be! They use all Boars Head meats. We had a hot dog with chili, mini corn nuggets , 1/2 order of onion rings with Pepsi products to drink. Today at lunch they were not wanting for customers, every table full and only 2 seats left at the counter, with a steady stream coming in. In spite of this, the service was fast! We chose to take ours outside and ate our delicious lunch at one of the 2 umbrella covered tables. Their menu also includes sausages, hamburgers, chicken, barbeque and daily specials. Many sides to choose from as well. We'll definitely be back (maybe tomorrow) when we're in the Chesapeake area. read more

Famous Uncle Al's - Extensive menu includes daily specials - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Nothing fancy here at all, hard working women turning out fast affordable lunch. My adult kids love the burgers and sausages here. Tried the egg salad here its simple and delicious. I love crinkle cut fries but they have fresh cut and sweet potato fries as well. On weekends you can get any week day special, mon -fri only get current days special. The star of the show is the funnel cake fries!!! They are amazing and I am not a person who likes sweet or desserts. I would go here just to eat these (I dont care for burgers or hot dogs they do have lots of options. read more

Famous Uncle Al's - FUNNEL CAKE FRIES ! half egg salad on white and a smoke sausage in the fore and background! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I wanted to try something cheap yesterday. So I decided to head over to famous Al's. It's by my work... So I just walked there. They have outdoor and indoor seating. In front of the door are specials listed. Thursday's are bbq, fries, and a drink for 5.99. When I sat down the two girls that were working didn't seem excited to be there. They quickly took my order. I ordered the special. I sat at the counter to watch them make my food. When I got my food it is expected to look plain since the prices are low. A sandwich on a paper plate. When I actually ate it... It was nothing you would actually want to eat. I should have tried the hot dog. The bbq sandwich was dry, and the meat just didn't taste good at all. The coleslaw on it wasn't so great either. Just so plain. I asked for some bbq sauce and tried to give the sandwich some flavorful, but the sandwich just wasn't good. The fries were ok. There was no salt on them. They should add some seasoning to them. read more

Famous Uncle Al's - Bbq sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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This place is ok. Im here in VA for work so I needed a spot to for sum good quality bang for your buck food. The atmosphere was cool, but very busy. The locals seem to love this place because the cashiers almost knew people by name, which was pleasant to see. The ordering process you feel a lil rushed because they're staring at you at the register like "hurry up and order I got shit to do" so if you can get past that ur almost on ur way. Once ordered everything is cool until you to pay. I got 2 sausages that were $4.25 a piece, a lil pricey for a dog but ok. Somehow the total came to $12‼‼ HOW? I brought a coworker with me who only order 1 sausage for $4.25 but his total came out to $7 and sum change‼‼‼ HOW? Sorry but y'all priced y'all self out the hot dog game Sams club got a jumbo hotdog combo for $5 lol ILL NEVER GO BACK TO AL's read more

Super friendly staff - great food and crushed ice! A perfect afternoon snack :) I wish they would've had football playing then it would've been perfect! read more

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Great local place with great hot dogs. They have more than hot dogs and have a large menu. The wait stuff are all pleasant and the restaurant is spotless clean. Great place for lunch or go for the happy hour, just go and have a hot dog read more

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Outstanding! Boars head dogs cooked well done crinkle fries hot, brown and crispy . Ladies working here are very pleasant ! Great experience. read more

This is the third Uncle Al's independently owned store that cannot get my orders right! I asked for two dogs grilled well done. They threw them into the fryer because the young woman on the grill was too lazy to cook them well done on the grill! Then I had to request more chili because there was barely any on the dog. I went to pay and the very young manager wants to argue with me? I told her I didn't ask for my dogs to be fried in oil in the deep fryer! I wanted them on the grill! Customer service was horrible! Young kids working who don't care. From now on I will go somewhere else for my dogs. It's such a shame. No one cares anymore. read more

This place is decent. We went to Red Robin but they disappointed us so we ended up coming here where my boyfriend said his mom used to take him all the time as a kid. This place is small with a little hometown feel. There's a long bar across the right wall (where they have the grill and the frying station and all that) and a bunch of tables on the left and towards the back. In the far back there's an old school Pacman arcade game. The employees are super nice and prompt. This place is interestingly decorated- mostly with other business' ads and business cards and stickers like you're in a guy's garage. The food is simple: burgers, fries, and hot dogs. They have a few other things on the menu such as mozzarella sticks. But we came for the hot dogs. They're kind of skinny but good and they put them on toasted hot dog buns. Tip: if you don't specify, they'll give you crinkle fries. If you want those natural looking home fries, you gotta ask for it! I asked for a Chicago dog and they had no idea, they wanted me to tell them all the ingredients but I wasn't in the mood so I got mustard, onions, and relish- my go-to for hot dogs. Not bad. Cheap, filling, and good. read more

Famous Uncle Al's - Small place, casual. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

So we went a second time to give their burgers and shakes a try; they were all right. I would definitely identify myself as something of a burger connoisseur, so I was not really impressed with their burgers and would probably try something different if we went again. The shakes were pretty decent; they were a smooth, softer texture, which I prefer over thicker shakes anyway. Oh we also got the fried pickles. They fry them in spear form, which already puts them at a disadvantage since everyone knows that frying pickles in coin form produces superior results. Sorry, this is science, people. Unfortunately, the batter is not very well seasoned, so that puts them in the category of "not-very-good-fried-pickles." read more

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Hi guys, this is my honest opinion I think if you want to go here to go puke, then this is the perfect place. My son got sick after eating here, and there was tapeworms. In his stomach he got them removed and costed a lot on his medical bill then I thought that was a one time thing so I went again and I got sick. I do not recommend this place it's nasty. read more

My little one and I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a quick bite to eat. I ordered a chili cheese hot dog with a small order of French fries. He ordered a plain hot dog. Their hot dog was a little different in that it has a snap to it when you first bit into it. It was still very delicious. The French fries were hot and crispy. All the ladies there were very friendly and especially friendly to my little one. The food was good, cheap, and fast. What more could you ask for? read more

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Great place for all the classics. Burgers, dogs and deep fried crinkle cut fries. The dogs have great snap. Chili and onions make the meal. This location does a great job. And they are packed on the weekends. read more

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I went to lunch here on Thursday in preparation for the Meatless Friday that was in my near future. They are super fast, polite and serve some very good food. Every once in a while you want to have a hot dog like you did when you were a kid at the ball park. It is definitely not an every day place to visit unless you are planning on doing some serious running after your busy day but its good for a change of pace and a great reward :) "The Good" - The staff is fantastic. They are polite, but it is the sincere polite and not the fake rehashed smalltalk you get at a majority of places. The servers are fast and efficient and have the counter and the tables locked down. The grill man also likes to interact and takes a moment to remember faces and say hello or ask how you have been. - Normally I would put the fact that it is "cash only" in the bad or the meh, so why is it showing up in the good?? Because they give you a free dog with the receipt from the ATM. That's not a bad tradeoff, although I do not know if there is a surcharge. - A decent selection of dogs, Italian sausage and burgers. I have had the dogs but have not veered from that path yet. - They are very affordable for a grab something fast option. "The Meh" - They have the best problem to have... being busy. Chesapeake is insane at lunch as it is but the good places including Al's gets very crowded very fast, Lord knows where all these people come from... "The Bad" - Nothing really bad to comment on. read more

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