Happy to report that Vacaville's got an excellent option for hot dogs, hot links, chili dogs, and weekend specialty brisket. I was craving a solid chili dog and googled options in town, decided to hit up Fire Craft for the memorably-named "Big Back". My partner tagged along and ordered the Texan.
The Big Back lives up to its name--there's a lot of meat on that bun--but every level of flavor hits. I swapped the jalapeño cheese sausage for a Louisiana hot link, and its flavor (enhanced by their signature "dirty water" seasoning) worked well together with a solid chili. Naturally, the brisket was the pièce de résistance--a great topping to stack on. The owner explained that the Big Back combines the sausage, chili and brisket of his friends' favorite orders all into one, and they work great together.
The Texan (not pictured--we ate it too fast!) was arguably even tastier. The flavors were bright, likely on account of the candied bacon (not too sweet) and the unique cranberry sauce topping. Combined with the banana peppers and high-quality, all-beef frank, this made for a tasty, memorable, and uncommon flavored hot dog.
Both glizzys were well-built and could be eaten standing, which we did immediately back at the car. We felt the menu is well-priced--more expensive weekend items like the Big Back came with a lot of satisfaction and satiety.
And speaking to atmosphere, the owner is just a friendly, kind guy. He and another worker were kind and welcoming, serving us with the last two hot-dog buns they had, then gifting us a free bread pudding each. And wow was the bread pudding good--delicious, not too sweet, filling and a great way to cap a protein and fat-heavy meal.
Highly recommend this entrepreneur and the delicious product of his hard work. Hope folks reading this drive over next Saturday and make a line down the block! read more