My trip to Olneyville left me giddy and on such a high. I was looking forward to it the entire…read moretrip and it was everything I hoped it would be. The decor was retro, the window up front allowed you to see them in action stacking and slathering a sleeve of wieners with meat, onions, celery salt, and mustard. The menus and prices lined the walls and the service was wonderful. The guys helping us were as nice as could be, laid back, but helpful. We ordered 3 wieners all the way (meat sauce, mustard, onions, celery salt), an order of fries, an order of chili cheese fries, a Coke, and a coffee milk. The dogs were delicious, had a snap, tasty, on a steamed bun. I should've gotten two myself. The chili cheese fries were piping hot, loaded with beans and cheese and damn delicious. But the coffee milk. Think of an ice cold shake that melts down and you're left with a creamy cup of liquid milk and coffee syrup. It's a classic and must have in RI!!!

Our first stop in Providence. Ordered Hot Wieners to share. Meat sauce with onion was a match made…read morein heaven and tasted great. The wiener itself was cooked well with a nice snap upon first bite. The steamed bun was delightful. Coffee milk was sweet and an acquired taste. Enjoyed the throwback atmosphere of the interior as if we had briefly stepped back in time (to a more laid back era). The menu display (with prices) behind the counter was notably memorable.

We didn't come to Baba's out of curiosity. We came out of respect. Word was they'd been having a…read morehard time lately. Quieter nights. Regular customers not being able to come through as often. That doesn't sit right when it's a place like this. So we brought a few friends and made the trip to Smith Hill. One of them had never had a hot wiener in their life, which feels almost criminal around here. But also kind of perfect. Two all the way, fries, and a drink. There's no reason to complicate it. It is an aptly named "special." The wieners have just enough snap when you bite, but they give in easily as you chew. Great texture. Full flavor. The meat sauce is exactly what it's supposed to be. Savory. Seasoned. Unmistakably a Rhode Island original. Mustard across the top, just enough to cut through. Onions finely chopped and stacked high. Celery salt finishes it off. All of it in a soft, steamed bun that holds its own with flavor and experience. The fries were perfect. Exactly what you hope for at a place like this. Crisp. Golden. Salted perfectly. I didn't touch the shaker. Didn't need to. They get it exactly right on the first try. And yes, they've got coffee milk... on tap. That's not a bonus. That's an expectation when you're running the OG New York System spot. If you don't have coffee milk with your wieners are you really having the true experience? The guys working the counter were young, friendly, and patient. They smile. They explain things. They broke down what "all the way" meant. Just demonstrating pride in what they serve and appreciative of the patronage. And just as we were finishing up, one of the owners came out. She'd heard we had a first timer at the table and wanted to know what they thought. It wasn't a show. She really wanted to make sure the food hit right. She talked to every member of our party and took a genuine interest in who we were and how we got there. Inside, the place is spotless. Coral counters and black walls with chrome stools. A color scheme that somehow works. Digital menus overhead. Even though it's so fresh and clean, you do realize at all times that you're eating at a piece of Rhode Island's history, even though it's also quite modern now. And if we don't show up for places like this, they disappear. You'll wake up one day and the Old Canteen is gone and in its place, you've got Wally's Wieners. Neon signs. Cartoon branding. Hot dogs with dumb names. TikTok decor. Eight dollar ketchup. Branding dressed up like culture. If we let the originals die, we're complicit in the knockoff version that takes its place. So don't just talk about supporting local. Do it. Go to Baba's. Order the special. Sit down. Eat slow. And remember what real tastes like.

Recently WPRI published an article that the Ocean State's first-ever New York System restaurant is…read moreon the verge of serving its last hot wiener. Baba's Original New York System on Smith Street first opened back in 1927. Baba's Original New York System was on my list to visit and if they are closing soon, I wanted to go support them. I came on a Saturday afternoon around 1:15pm and there were just 2 tables occupied. We saw a sign at the register to order first and then take a seat. We ordered the 2 Weiner Special which is served with two hot weiner's, fries and drink. There is a fridge with cold drinks for you to choose. Just to name a few, there were Coca Cola, Sprite, Brisk. My husband wanted coffee milk and that was just $1 more. We got the weiners All the Way. Our food was bought to our table. The weiners had a wienie, mustard, meat sauce, onion, and celery salt in a steamed bun. It was very good. The fries were crispy outside and soft inside. Service was wonderful though they did forget the coffee milk for a little while. The menu also has a variety of burger choices, shakes, salads, gyros and sandwiches. Everything is made to order. A credit card surcharge of 3% is applied. By the time we were done with our meal, all the tables and some of the counter seats were taken. I'm glad I had the opportunity to try Baba's Original New York System.

Steak Bomb was the BOMB!!!!…read more LOADED FRIES........slamming! Rodeo Burger ...... slamming! ......If you dont like it? stick to your 0.99 microwave burritos.

Food needs improvement. Use to be better. Now it's bland and tasteless. Have been disappointed…read moreuntill recently. So stoped going there. If firehouse reads this and does nothing to improve,after I check it out again. It tells me the once awesome food stand does not care about tradition. And has sold out their customer to sub par food.

Don't call them hot dogs. They are WIENERS! Ich habe jahrelang in Deutschland gelebt und über 250…read moreWurstsorten gegessen. I think I know my meat. Good food. Two wieners and a root beer with tip was $10. Slight taste of celery salt, which was nice. Waitress was very friendly. Ambiance reminded me of the many lunch counters of old. Nice old school classic charm.

I have passed this place a million times! And its because I was raised on Weiner Genie. Now that…read moreWeiner Genie is gone I was having a craving and I felt it was time to try Sam's. Private parking lot. Cash only. Very limited capacity inside and very old school. Think wood paneling and mismatched interior decor. Super nice folks serving up greasy spoon fare. We went with weiners and fries. It was good, but not Weiner Genie status. Its not like the old days when eating for 3 at a place like this was around $25. Our 5 hot dogs, a fry and a cheeseburger was just over 40! True score: 3.5

Wayback Burgers in Providence really hits the mark. The star of the show is easily the new Korean…read moreBBQ Burger--it is absolute perfection. The balance between the savory, juicy beef patty and that rich, tangy, slightly sweet Korean glaze gives it an incredible burst of flavor in every bite. Beyond the Korean burger, the classics hold up just as well. The burgers are always cooked to order, served hot, and stacked on fresh, soft buns with great ingredient-to-meat ratios. The sides are equally solid--the fries are crispy and well-seasoned, and their milkshakes make a great addition to the meal. The service at the Providence location is fast, friendly, and efficient. If you are stopping by, definitely get the Korean burger while it's on the menu.

Clean inside! When…read moreI ordered with the guy at the counter, I saved a lot of money and got great service. Food is delicious! The burger is really great, and the fries are pretty good too, not over salted. He brought me my drink, and then my food with a friendly smile, the bathroom was clean, great music inside, I have no complaints, check it out!

Came as part of 14,000 mile 48 state foodie road trip. I enjoyed the burger slider menu options and…read morethe meat blend of ingredients on each. Ordered a few different item. Favorite for sure the MOAB Slider Burgers (classic cheese, hickory smoked bacon, portobello mushroom, and fried onion strings). Everything blended well. The Pastrami Slider Burgers (beef, cheese, black pastrami, pickles, and Russian dressing) were good but the pastrami felt like standard deli slices that dried up a bit when cooked as a topping. The wings were nicely cooked with standard bar wing flavor. Servers was very nice as well.

The food was good, but unfortunately, the service completely changed the experience. We arrived…read moreapproximately 45 minutes before closing and were finished and out by 11:00 p.m. Our waitress appeared visibly irritated, was standoffish, and made us feel as though we were an inconvenience. I even asked if we had done something to upset her; she said no and apologized, but her attitude continued. I also work in the service industry, so I understand that everyone has difficult days--especially near closing time. However, customers should not be made to feel unwelcome when they arrive during posted business hours. My son and I rarely get the opportunity to go out together, and her negative energy changed the entire atmosphere at our table. The food was enjoyable, but the service made the overall experience very disappointing.

The food here is pretty solid, it's by far the best option in the food court. It does seem to take…read morea little long to get your dog, but it's for sure worth it in the end. It's super loud because it's the mall food court, but the food is easily transportable if you wanted to eat it somewhere more quiet.

Since the last time I visited Kong Dog, the menu now offers spicy tteokbokki, rose tteokbokki,…read moreramen, and coming soon popcorn chicken. I used the self-order kiosk to order the combo of 1 tteokbokki, 2 Kong Dogs, and 1 lemonade for $22.99 with optional additions. I chose the rose tteokbokki with a boiled egg, rainbow kong dog with mozzarella cheese, ramen kong dog with half beef and half mozzarella, and the mango lemonade for $25.99 prior to tax. The rose tteokbokki was good. The sauce was creamy, mildy spicy, flavorful, and the rice cakes were chewy and good texture. There were some fish cakes and chopped herbs. The rainbow kong dog and ramen kong dog are always great. The outside layer is thick and crunchy. The mango lemonade was tangy and sweet (maybe a bit too sweet) at the same time. It took about 15 minutes for the order to be ready. Staff were friendly.

Heyyy, delicious chorizo sandwich for $7. Lookin' good. Mind if I bring you home?…read more The only thing that would make this spot better would be a few options for sides!

Best hot dogs around since spikes on thayer is gone. And they don't need anything beyond a bit of…read moreketchup and celery salt. Yummy.

Not a pity review. I love this place more than words can describe. Vibes? Immaculate. Food? Made…read morewith the kind of love you only get from a dude who has been cooking for years. Prices? Stupid reasonable. I would ride into battle for them. Will be back.

I looked online and saw they had a bowl of chowder & 3 Clam cakes on Wednesday and Friday…read more Unfortunately the only special they had today was 2 wieners and French fries or 1 wiener, 1 cheeseburger and French fries. The service is basic for places like this where all regulars frequent . The ambiance is a diner setting like back in the day NY System hot wiener places. If I wasn't so hungry I don't know if I would've stayed but because I needed some exercise and walked here I settled for something.

blessed it ! and made a great chicken sandwich that made me survive the night !! F…read moreGood eats !

When a simple spot has been featured this much, it is a true institution of its own. Crazy part is…read morethat not only is it on wheels as a food truck, it's a MUCH bigger than the usual food truck you're accustomed to. Having been around this long and operating at crazy hours that obviously cater to late night crawlers and drunken fools, you must have built some solid grit to be a dedicated feeding hole around a university/college town. The staff greeted me fondly as I walked through the door. If you've never seen this on TV or online before, you wouldn't have imagined a diner within a truck designed that way. You wouldn't have been able to tell the difference from them vs a small restaurant in a city. TV, lights, posters and everything anything restaurant that you expect was there...except for the chairs this particular night. I'm guessing they removed it to better handle crowds coming through...after all, too many people dining there, lining up, and trying to order food is a classic fire hazard 101 within such a small space. I am glad to have a chance to visit this time around. I've been wanting to try it for the longest time since seeing it on Man vs Food. However, I don't know why but I just wasn't craving a burger in the moment. Maybe if I did order the burger, this would have ended up as a 5-star review based on how most people rave about it. But for now, I'll glad to still say that I'm a true fan. The Haven Dog with celery salt was simple and a quick fixer-upper for anyone slightly hungry in the moment. The steak and cheese sandwich, however, is a loaded mother-f-fer with a LOT of sliced beef atop a TINY bun with some shrooms and peppers. All I could think about as I unwrapped it was someone trying a skinny jeans three sizes down, lol. Check them out!