We wanted a hot dog or hamburger for dinner, and this place fit the bill. We were greeted at the…read morecounter by a very friendly, and knowledgeable woman who gave us time to peruse the menu. Husband decided quickly, ordering the footlong with fries and drink special. I had the quarter pound hamburger with just lettuce and mayo. Our meals came out soon - but not too soon! Both meals were delicious. They also included samples of mac'n'cheese that the owner is trying out. We both love mac'n'cheese, and told him that his recipe was spot on! He shared with us that he'll be offering it when it's just right, and that customers will be able to customize each order with add-ons that they like. The place has framed photos of happy patrons in the store - with a note on a wall asking each patron to get photographed so they can be up on that wall. The bathroom was clean, stocked, and included a photo of the Blues Brothers - liked that! If you are in the mood for burgers, hot dogs and other comfort foods, this is a good place to go!!

The food is really good here. Cooked the way you want it. I keep wanting to try other items on the…read moremenu, but when you're craving a hot dog or burger, that's what I gravitate towards. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very clean also.

Ted's Hot Dogs looks like something straight out of a movie, and you can just feel (and taste) the…read morenostalgia. The second you walk in, you immediately smell the real hardwood lump charcoal they've been grilling over since they first started in the late 1920s, and you can actually watch them cook your food to order (which I love). The place oozes a casual backyard BBQ energy, and it feels like an old school Buffalo institution that might no longer be in its heyday, but it clearly still has a hardcore group of local fans. It was confusing as first time diners to figure out how it all works. First, you go in and place your order with the person behind the grill. The nice lady immediately started grilling our meats. Next comes the toppings that can be customized, and then any additional side orders. You pay, get your food, and seat yourself. The dining room is clean but delightfully frozen in time, looking very late-'70s retro in a way that feels exactly right. The seating is old, dingy, and uncomfortable, so this isn't a restaurant where you'd want to sit and linger. Food-wise, this is definitely a spot for beef and sausage lovers. If you're not into that, fair warning: my grilled chicken was pretty mediocre and mostly just tasted like charcoal (which some people might love, but it wasn't doing much for me). The flavor was exactly like what I'd eat when my Uncle would break out the charcoal grill in the backyard during my childhood. The smell and taste brought back pleasant memories, but I guess I'm so used to gas grills or wood grills now that charcoal seems so dated. Meanwhile, my husband's sausage on a bun absolutely stole the show. His was loaded with grilled onions, juicy, smoky, and genuinely drool-worthy. I was a little jealous just looking at it. If you eat sausages, I would recommend ordering that here. There's not a lot for non-red meat eaters, and certainly this isn't the place for vegetarians! Despite my disappointing chicken breast, there were plenty of wins. The buns were especially soft and delicious, and I loved the fresh leaf lettuce and tomato on my sandwich. The produce tasted fresh and bright and wasn't wilted at all, which genuinely surprised me. We split the half-and-half side (which was half fries and half onion rings). The fries were nothing noteworthy, but the onion rings were the real star. Get those crispy, flavorful rings and thank me later! Also, shoutout to the two free pickles on the side, which is a small touch that equalled big happiness. There's also a self-serve soda fountain with free refills of Pepsi products! I'm glad I spotted Ted's and decided to stop in. I couldn't resist the old school exterior, and I can see why this continues to stay in business (despite it not being crowded at all the night we dined there). It might not be the best pick if you're avoiding beef or sausage, but it's still a fun, very Buffalo place to try. Between the smoky grill, the retro atmosphere, and those killer onion rings, it feels like a local rite of passage. I'm glad we did it.

Can't be beat for charcoal grilled hot dogs & hamburgers. You can even buy charcoal to take home…read morewith you. Service is always spot on. When you place your order, you know it's going to be great. It has an old-fashioned road-side burger & dog feel. You'll love it.

I am shocked at the reviews for this Shake Shack because my first in-restaurant experience was…read morephenomenal. I arrived with my son for dinner on a Tuesday night and was able to use a kiosk right away. The system was user-friendly but there wasn't an option to add extra bacon (for the extra bacon orderers out there). We grabbed a number to dine in and found our table. The dining room was clean, and all but one table was bussed, which is not bad by any restaurant's standards. Our food was brought to our table in probably 7 minutes. I ordered the double bacon cheeseburger with crispy onions and my son got the chicken sandwich with the herb mayo. For sides, we got the spicy fries and onion rings. I grabbed some napkins from the plentiful (and full) dispensers located near the shelves by the front counter. Wow. These were the best meals we'd each had in some time. My son said it was literally the best chicken sandwich he's ever eaten, enough to want to be the one to write the review in the feedback survey sent to me via text. A teenage boy wanting to write a food review should tell you something. And just look at my burger. Looking like the star it was. Basking in the sunlight during golden hour. Made perfectly and was as good as it looked, if not, better. It was juicy, and cooked perfectly. The little sleeve that my burger came in was not my favorite. It served its purpose but I may have preferred it being lightly wrapped in one of those foil lined papers. The sides were perfect as well. Crispy, fresh onion rings, that were nice thick slices of onion. The spicy fries were nice and crispy too, and weren't your standard cajun. The shakes for dessert were delicious and tasted like real ice cream. I can't speak highly enough about the service on our visit. The young lady, unprompted, refilled our drinks at least 2 or 3 times during our meal and even offered to refill our drinks before we left. We ordered our shakes to go, after our meal and she continued being attentive! When she saw we had another table number, she checked in on us and asked what we ordered so we weren't waiting too long. My only contention is the price. It is more expensive than fast food by a bit. However, in my opinion, Shake Shack shouldn't be judged alongside McDonald's but more Five Guys in the middle ground between fast food and casual sit-down. But that being said, based on this experience, Shake Shack beats any other burger chain, by a long shot.

Love a good burger, good smash burgers here. I am growing to love the whole kisok ordering, which…read moreis what they have here. They even give out promotions, I got a free fry for spending 15.00 via the kiosk, which was easy to do as there burgers average about that price. Three burgers (doubles) with the free fry was 40.00 bucks. The smash burgers are very good, cooked perfect with great seasoning. The bun to burger ratio is off, the burgers are way bigger than the buns! I did get a bunless burger. The service was great the ladies behind the counter were working there butts off with a smile. The fires were delicious, crispy and seaosned, I love a good crinkle fry!!

Love love love. My only complaint...not close enough to Rochester! Hit digs are delish. Servers are…read moreattentive. Place is great.

Ted's cheeseburger excellent. Onion rings excellent. Clean Restaurant. Fair pricing. Only one…read moresmall complaint. Order online. Software said food had not started ten minutes into order. Went inside waited in front of the pick up to go order sign waited another 5-7 minutes. Nobody addressed our presence. Just happened to see our bag thrown on a back table getting cold. When we left software said food had not been started. Easy fix but wanted management/ownership to know. Will be back

Quick and polite service. Randomly stopped by on a spontaneous trip. Good selection of foods and…read moreice cream. We will be back.

Swung by for a hot dog. They have a good 2 for $6 option so you can mix and match items. I opted…read morefor fries and a hot dog. The fries are actually really good. They have that extra crisp on them and it was a huge portion. The hot dog was fine, I may have opted for a cheeseburger next time. Definitely worth a stop. Would come back to try the ice cream as well.

Amazing hot dog, staff played a lot which slowed the line but the food was spot on. If you are in…read morethe Buffalo area try them out.

Pictured: Regular hot dogs and a split (half fries, half onion rings)…read more BuffaliciousBites gives Ted's 5 stars!

Absolutely delicious hot dogs with fun specialty dogs. It was hard to decide on what to order since…read morethe sandwiches also sounded amazing! I got the impractical dog and a classic dog. Both came out super fast and piping hot. Will definitely be going back to try more!

To be frank, you need to make hot dogs and run a street cart downtown. To be frank, you probably…read moreneed to change your name legally. To be frank, I really don't like these hot dogs. I'm a massive fan of all forms of hot dogs, whether it's standard fare like Ted's, or bizarre concoctions like Zunzi in Savannah, Georgia. Frank Gourmet just falls short for me. It did absolutely nothing for me. There was nothing gourmet about it and I didn't particularly enjoy it. I understand that it's making very interesting combinations and it's trying to offer dogs from all over the country. But the LA street dog (wrapped in bacon) tastes nothing like the LA dogs (not even one tenth as good, not even close), and the others have a similar story. I guess I am spoiled. You'd be better spending your money at one of the other downtown food carts, although if you fancy a hot dog there isn't really anything horribly wrong with these dogs either. It's better than Lloyd's Taco Truck. But then that's not saying much.

variety of fast foods prepared while you wait. great summer treats! ask for hot dogs well done.read more

Paulters is a must try if you're in the area! We love coming here. Feels like you take a step back…read morein time every time you come. You can come for lunch or dinner, but most people are coming for dessert! The food here is very good with a pretty straightforward menu. The Super Steak Sandwich is delicious! So are the chicken tenders! Definitely save room for dessert though. The soft serve is a must and they have tons of other ice cream options and flavors to satisfy everyone! When you can see the line from the road, that says it all. Tons of parking and a big outside playground for kids. Grab a picnic table outside and enjoy the evening! Tuesday's during the summer they have a car show on property that's free to check out which is awesome. Paulters is a great time with great food!