Back home visiting Birmingham this past week and took my Mom to Sol's for lunch because we were…read morenearby-ish and wanted to drive around Norwood. Have been going for years and it's still as good as it was when I was a kid. Friendly staff, very clean and great atmosphere! I really enjoyed looking at all of the photos on the walls. Highly recommend!!!

Sol's Hot Dogs is a long-standing business in Birmingham, Alabama. I had never tried there before…read moreand today was the day to try what cannot be argued a hot dog from a business that has stood the test of time. Service was okay, though when I asked what kind of hot dogs they used, they had no clue. I ordered two hot dogs. The total was over eight dollars and honestly, the hot dogs were not good. The chili was weak and the meat topping looked and tasted like it had been out way too long. The hot dogs were also low quality. The ambiance was decent enough. I can't see myself returning.

My coworker and I decided to walk to the Pizitz Food Hall for lunch and this place was the first…read moreone we saw. My coworker said, "They have good burgers!" and it just hit me, I was in the mood for a good burger. They remind me of Five Guys: menu looked a bit similar but I think this place charges extra for some things (avocado, etc.) and everything is made to order. I got the Double Bacon Cheeseburger, no extras, with a Coke Zero (can). There was no one in line, so I was waited on promptly. It took a few minutes to prepare, which was completely fine, and it was totally worth it. It was SO good! The patties were thick and it was just seriously one of the best burgers I've had in a while! I need to remember this place the next time I'm at the Pitzitz Food Hall!

Came to try another restaurant which had closed at 5. So I decided to grab something at the…read moreStandard. I have had their burgers and tots before so I decided to go for a hot dog and fries. I wasn't super impressed with the hot dog. The fries were good and hot. The Birmingham dog came with beef sauce, onions and kraut. I was expecting the beef sauce to be more saucy. It was more like seasoned ground beef on top. I felt like it needed a special sauce... or something. But overall I spent a total of $9... so, still worth the try. And at least the cashier was nice today. I will be back, I'll stick to those yummy burgers though!

You would think one of your favorite go-to spots would be something other than a hotdog wagon but…read morehere we are, I cannot deny it, I'm hooked. Any time I get the opportunity to grab something from Stephen's, I do. For it to be a hotdog food truck the menu is quite diverse, and the service cannot be beaten. I appreciate the cleanliness and overall professionalism of the staff and can honestly say I have never had a bad experience with them. I'm not really a big hot dog fan but there is not one thing on this wagon I've tried that I haven't loved. My personal favorite is "The Jordan" and not just because it is named after my high school alma mater; the homemade kraut sauce makes it a winner! I highly recommend giving them a try, you will be happy you did!

Day number 3 of food reviews from this year's Birmingham Restaurant Week and honestly this one is…read morevery disappointing. This is on Stephen's Dogs and More. Once again anytime I review a new place I do my best to have at least one other person try it and this time it was a total of 4 of us. Yes 4 unsatisfied customers. I do not get joy out of posting bad reviews but it is what it is. We all ordered the same hotdogs The Blue Devil and The Jordan. Let's start with The Blue Devil it's just a chili cheese dog with just chili and cheese no onion no mustard how most usually come. First bit it was okay nothing special the hotdogs was lukewarm and the chili tasted like straight out of a can and the cheese was cold and not melted and a bun pulled right out of the bag so wasn't toasted or steamed almost stale tasting. Super disappointing. 5/10 The next one was The Jordan which consisted of Kraut Sauce (Kraut, Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onions). Same boiled hotdog same tasting bun but the Kraut sauce helped a lot. This was actually really good and a step up from the last one but unfortunately it was also lukewarm. 6/10 Stati Jones had this to say "I could make that at home myself. 6/10" Rashad Caldwell also had this to say "My thoughts on the Hot dog food truck is it taste like something I can cook at home really the chili cheese dog taste like store bought like out of a can and the other one it tasted decent. I give it a 3/10." Unfortunately Anthony W Evans II didn't make the deadline to send in his thoughts because he was stuck protecting and serving but just no he didn't really enjoy it and said never again. All in all I think it's safe to say we will never try this again unless something changes. It felt like there was no love no care for their product and I hate that because we are huge hotdog fans and we left feeling disappointed. When I go to a food truck or restaurant that sells hotdogs I don't want something that taste like I made it at home thats why I choose to go to a Gus's Hot Dogs or a Tonys Hot Dogs or even a Sneaky Petes and an honorable mention to Paul's Hotdogs & Grill Inc. I want something I can't recruit at home. But hey I personally wouldn't recommend it but if you'd like to try them for yourself, then check this place out.

The banner hanging at the entrance says it all, "Best Burgers and Best Diner" in Shelby County…read more And, there's something comforting about entering a new, unfamiliar spot and being greeted like you're a regular. I ordered one of the more popular items (because I asked) the chili dog with onions and mustard - it hit the spot! The bun was steamy soft. The combo included crinkle fries. The fries were the crinkle variety and served piping hot, fried golden crispy and seasoned well. Yes, it's a bit of a well worn hole in the wall as described by some Yelpers, but I discovered that's because its well loved. There was a contestant stream of customer at mid afternoon - old, young and everyone in between, and the employees seemed to know many of them. I will certainly return to try their hamburger!

Tony's Hot Dogs in Birmingham is the kind of place you'd drive past a hundred times if you didn't…read moreknow better. No frills. No gimmicks. Just a tiny, iconic hole in the wall that exists for one reason: to serve hot dogs that mean business. When you walk in, you already know you're not here for the décor. You're here because you're craving a hot dog and you want it done right. I ordered the Chicago dog, which showed up looking like it had zero intention of fitting politely inside its bun. This thing was juicy, oversized, and required a concerning amount of napkins. The pickles were crisp, the peppers had the right bite, the mustard was exactly what it should be. Everything hit. The only thing missing was that neon green relish that looks radioactive but somehow makes a Chicago dog official. I kind of missed it. A little. Then I got adventurous. Mistake number one. I ordered the Beef Sandwich, what I can only describe as a sloppy joe with a pickle on top. It sounded bold. It tasted... fine. Not terrible. Not memorable. Just sort of there. It's like I betrayed the hot dog gods and they let me know. My colleague went with the burger, which Tony's is apparently campaigning as "best of" material with the local news crowd. He said it was decent and a great value. High praise in burger language. Now the onion rings? Absolute perfection. Crispy, golden, and cooked exactly the way onion rings should be cooked. No notes. If I had stuck strictly to the hot dogs, this would've been an easy five-star situation. But I strayed. That's on me. Four stars. Next time, I'm staying loyal to the dogs.

We all had hot dogs in our lives, but sometimes we encounter "the hot dog" Gus was founded almost…read more80 years ago and they know how to make a good hot dog ... the chili, the sauerkraut... everything was delicious !!! Just an old counter with a lot of flavor !!!

Decided to pop by here for my first BRW stop of 2026. This isn't a big establishment so there were…read morea few people in line when we arrived for an early Saturday lunch. The staff were amazing. & so accommodating. The Birmingham restaurant week special is a great deal. You get to select two hotdogs, chips & drink for $14. The food is made to order & was so delicious. We dined inside but it is small so keep this is mind. You can opt to dine outside also. I hadn't been here in 5 years, which is wild. I always love a good hotdog & Gus's never disappoints. I highly recommended checking out their Birmingham restaurant week special!! Street parking is the only option so plan accordingly.

Long standing hole in the wall burger/hot dog joint with consistent execution in both service and…read morefood quality. This place has been around for a long time and is near UAB West and the Academy Drive exit from the freeway. If you're passing through and looking for a quick lunch, skip the fast food places and come here. The place is clean and tidy, a little bustling around lunchtime, and cooks the food to order so everything comes out fresh and hot. They've got some indoor seating and a few tables outside in case the weather is nice. Hot dogs, burgers, even a bologna sandwich on the menu. I'm recommending the burger because each time I've had it, it's been great. Don't think twice about it. Get the burger. Friendly people, quick service, clean environment, good food, and a local business if I've ever seen one. Definitely give them a shot.

The response came from the Google post I left. Hi Daniel,…read more Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I'm very sorry for what happened and appreciate you bringing it to my attention. After reviewing your comment, I believe the total was incorrect because our employee accidentally rang up the large fries twice. That was our mistake, and I sincerely apologize for the confusion. More importantly, I'm sorry that your concern was not handled with the professionalism and respect you deserved. If a customer has a question about an order, we should always take the time to review it courteously and resolve it. I would appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Please contact me directly at le@debhotdogs.com or (205) 767-9026 so I can personally apologize and make things right for you. Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us coach our team and improve, and I hope you'll give us another chance to provide the experience we're known for. I posted this in response- My response to the owner- Not only does your employee not know mathematics, but the scenario of ringing up the fries twice does not calculate either. Let's go over your reply. $8.10 + $2.79 + $2.79= $13.68 I will be generous with a 10% tax rate. $13.68 X .10 = $13.68 + $1.37 = $15.05 Even your employee showed me the register total, and it equated to $16 & change. I do not know what kind of operation you are running, but I can say with absolute certainty that there are obvious mathematical issues and questionable practices. I decline your apology and your contrived excuse. I would rather seek a business that treats customers honestly. I posted this on Yelp because honest experiences I have can be deleted by Google if the owner feels they are being marred. It is not ok to delete honest comments. If a business treats a customer with dishonesty, it is not ok to protect them and indemnify them from the truth as seen by the offended. This post reflects that the owner acknowledges my complaint but offered some contrived excuse that just did not pass the smell test. If this owner tries to bring legal action against me, this will be evidence to their admission of the incident and Yelp allows honest posts unlike the Google and others that rather protect the business. I am and always will be a user and advocate for Yelp and its integrity.

A must try Bham hot dog joint. I was in the mood for a cheeseburger today so I got that instead of…read moremy usual chili cheese dogs. The food is made fresh to order so you have a brief wait but it's usually not too long. This is a very busy place for breakfast and at lunch time for a lot of the people who work in the Tarrant area. My cheeseburger was really good and the fries were hot out of the fryer so they were great as well.

It had been five years since my last visit, prior to my recent lunch visit. I got a bama dog and a…read morechili dog. They were both just okay. I didn't prefer the toasted bun nor the fried kraut. I'm sorry, that's crazy. The chili on the chili dog was thin & messy. Service was meh - I'm glad I came back to give them another try but if I return it won't be for their hotdogs. Burgers look worth trying. FYI - The dining space isn't that large but big enough to be comfortable. Shared parking lot avail able for easy access.

I have had this bookmarked forever. Not sure how or why I did, but I sure am glad that I did!!…read more It's an old school hole in the wall kind of place. These are my favorite kind of places in the world. From the moment I walked up and saw the big piles of wood outside I knew I was probably going to like this place. We had an amazing meal here. Every single bite was good. I ate myself damn near sick! I cannot wait to come back!! The day we were there the bartender was waiting on the whole place himself with just someone helping him run food and clear tables. We only had an hour before we had to be at an appointment, so when we sat down at the bar I got concerned that we would not have time to eat here. He was busy. He seemed behind. Thank goodness I was wrong. Once he finally got to us we were decided on our meals. He took our order on his little handheld register thing, grabbed our tasty beverages, and poof, off he went. C had the pulled chicken sandwich with deviled eggs and I had pulled pork, smoked chicken thighs, beans, and a giant pile of pork rinds. Holy shit it was good!!! I didn't pay attention to the fact that my thighs had AL white sauce on them until well after I had ordered. Had I know that, I would not have ordered them. I despise all things that have anything to do with mayonnaise. But.... Had I known, I would have never known. I fucking loved it! I could have eaten 10 of them. There were hands down the best smoked chicken that I have ever had. The pork was bad ass too! I dare say perfect. Beans were great, and the pork rinds side was massive and still warm from the fryer with a killer seasoning on them. There are not enough adjectives to describe this food. I am in love. I cannot wait to get some more of those damn chicken thighs!! '26 - 68

Delicious pulled pork sandwich topped with cole slaw and pickles!…read more Fried pickles with a yummy white sauce. No ac but food was quick and we were able to get in and out. The gentleman bussing tables was very nice.