Mr Hot Dog is a no frills diner with a very strict focus on one thing : hot dogs. That's the way it…read moreshould be - and the experience lives up to the billing. Mr Hot Dog offers two dog options on the menu (though you can create your own as well) : Texas Dog with cheese, onions, and special chili mustard sauce and Texas Dog with onions and special chili mustard sauce. My wife and I had one of each - they were grilled and delicious. The sauce is really good. Mr Hot Dog also serves ice cream, makes shakes, and has daily specials ranging from home made meat loaf to various hot sandwiches. The gentleman behind the counter who greeted us kept us on our feet with a mix of wit and humor. The woman who took our order and served us was very pleasant and helpful. Attentive, warm service - how nice. Mr Hot Dog delivers on its brand experience and for that, plus the tasty dogs and the good service, I give it five stars. We were traveling home to Ohio from the east coast and this was a much nicer, more fun experience than slogging into a fast food restaurant from the interstate. Very much worth the few minutes extra to get there.

I have been coming to this small restaurant since I was a young man. When my father was still…read morealive, any time he was in this area he always wanted to stop and grab a couple dogs. I swear the dogs taste the same as they did 40 years ago. Delicious! If you love a good chili dog this is a place you'll want to stop. Nice people, great service and even better prices. The food and service is very consistent. It is a small place and a little dated but it is clean and very easy to get in and out of.

It sure is a good thing I'm only in the area twice a year. Thems some very good hot dogs. Mustard,…read moreonions and their 'sauce'. Good combination. The place is spotless and the staff are just so damn friendly. I am sure glad they are 3 1/2 hours away from my house. I'd eat there everyday. Good job Austin's Texas Hotdogs!!!!! I would have taken a picture of my dogs but, I ate them tooo fast.

Best Texas hot dogs you will find anywhere! Very abbreviated menu but everything is delicious…read more Love the Mac and cheese and fries w sauce. And I always want chocolate milk to go with it all. Very friendly staff and spotlessly clean. Would strongly recommend

Solid burger place with decent prices and specials. They dont pull punches, its a burger, hot dog,…read morechicken and fries. Small menu but they do it well. We stopped in on a state college trip and oddly a lot of places were closed this Sunday. This was one of the few places open and located in what I think is the old Jersey Mikes building. Entered and were greeted warmly and had our order taken. Place was decently busy with a lot of to go orders. Got our order fairly quickly. I just got the basic burger special they had that came with fries and a drink for $10. Solid deal in my opinion. We've been back a few times and this place has become a staple of our trip. Since BRGR went out of business this is one of the few places we can get a solid burger and fries.

Did a pick up order for my daughters birthday my burger was ok so I didn't want to leave an awful…read morereview, but I ordered a regular fry for 5.95 and it was half full - for that much money I should have at least gotten a full order what a disappointment- another local business off my list.

Cute little hot dog stand not terribly far from Horseshoe Curve. I have known about this place for…read moreyears, but it took me a long time to get out here. Now I understand the hype. The hot dogs are delicious. Like John Mellencamp's "Jack & Diane" delicious. I ate two of these and wanted more. The chili is something of a secret recipe, and I can see why. It has just enough heat to make it more than just a sauce, but it can be eaten with just about anything and it will taste perfect. It is downright righteous and hits all the right principles. There is also ample parking outside, so you never have to worry about finding somewhere to leave the car. All in all, this is a simple restaurant with simple people making simple food. Simple as that.

Burgers are borderline dog food. The texas dogs are what I'd expect to get at a little league…read moreconcession stand. The 2 broads at the counter aren't the nicest. I get this is a local institution kind of place so I was a little shocked at the piss poor quality of the food I got. Either this place is cutting back or you Altoona folks need to get out more if you think this place deserves 5 stars.

I was in the need of a hamburger fix, and you Yelpers gave my family and I the good reviews to…read morechose to come here for lunch. WDG is the perfect place for a brunch/lunch and if they were open post bar closing for the college crowd, the two women owners would probably be millionaires. The dive bar like place with maybe 15 or so crowded chairs for seating has the kitsch on the walls including a model train set, airplane wing above the grill, streetlights, and classic rock blasting. The menus are 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of colorful double sided paper. Hot dogs on one side and burgers on the other. They have many options and then some sides like the great Mac and Cheese that's homemade. Sodas are in the fridge, chips are in bags next to it, and everything tastes great. WDG has been open for seven years or so and the two owners said they can get super swamped at peak times. One said today they had an order upcoming for 80 hot dogs just before closing time. Yes, 80 dogs for parent's weekend next weekend for Susquehanna University which is right around the corner. The burgers are smash style and only come well done. Our choices of the Texas Patty Melt and Mushroom Swiss were excellent choices. The Patty Melt was sweet with thick Texas Toast. My mushroom Swiss had nice sized mushrooms and a big bun. Your choice of one of two patties for just a couple more bucks. The homemade Mac and Cheese was creamy with all white cheeses and hit the spot. Owner said it was top seller. No fries here or onion rings. $36 not including tip for three single burgers, one Mac and Cheese, and three cans of soda. Highly recommended. I could see this being a place when busy to be patient because it'll be worth it!

Great spot!! The dogs were absolutely delish! The girls are personable and make you feel welcome…read more Enjoyed chatting and eating. Will definitely be back!

Ye Olde Dog House is a must-do if you find yourself in the area, especially if you have a dog and…read morekids. While the food itself is fast and greasy, it is super affordable and the staff is friendly. They also have a big outdoor seating area to enjoy your ice cream, fries, or whatever it may be that you happen to order. Not a place I'd go out of my way for to eat a meal, but I'd definitely hang out there with the pup while enjoying an ice cream cone.

Long lines at times, prices are high. Staff aren't the friendliest. $4 for a large soft serve in a…read morecup.

Great little hot dog and hamburger place. Chili Mac is awesome. Staff is friendly and service is…read morefast. Always stop in when I am in the area.

On a day off and after some shopping it is always time for a meal. I had been looking around the…read morearea for a place I had never been and one that offered something that I really wanted to eat. When I saw Altoona's Original Texas Hotdogs pop up I didn't have to think much more about it. Located in downtown Altoona, this place has the charm that you would expect to find in some bustling metropolis. However you have it here in Altoona, one of Pennsylvania's biggest cities but with a small town feel. I walked in and made my way to a booth, I was greeted on my way to my seat and told someone would be with me shortly. I sat down and looked at the menu on the table and made my decision fairly quickly. The employees in here are friendly and keep an eye on everything that is going on. Once they saw that I was done looking over the menu someone came to my table to take my order. After placing my order I felt very welcomed here. Every thing I asked for was followed by a "sure thing hun" or "you got it." Waiting for my food I looked around a bit to check this place out. There is the counter that you can order take out from or pay on your way out. Behind that is the grill and fryer where all the food is prepared. Off to the left of that is a counter top to sit at. There are booths along the one wall and some table tops between the booths and counter top. There is also a seating area to the rear of the building. After my look around the restaurant my food arrived. Two Texas Dogs and an order of Chili Cheese Fries. Medium drink to top it off. That came to a reasonable price under $10. The dogs were a bit onion heavy but palatable. I love a good chili and they definitely nailed that here. Not too greasy and the meat was really fine and you could eat this like a soup. Add some mustard and these things are ready to go. The fries were swimming in goodness. Fresh fried these are then topped with a generous portion of both chili and cheese sauce. You need to eat these with a fork unless you are alright with getting a bit messy. One thing you'll need to know here is that if you are getting food most of it comes on paper plates, unless you get a bowl of chili or a side that would soak through, everything is disposable here. Another thing to know, if you pay with a card you will be charged a fee.

The Detroit Coney was delicious. The bun was toasted perfectly, and it helped to keep the bun from…read moregetting soggy from the chili, which helped it stay together. The baked beans were really good as well loved. The Factory Loaded Fries were amazing. I loved that they added their hot dogs chopped into it. The chili was with the Try Me Sauce, which was a great choice. The bacon and cheese added into all of that was a great move for them. Also, the Fries were nice and crisp and didn't become overly soggy. The price is well worth what they are charging. If i had one complaint, it would be that it was slightly too warm inside, but it's a small place, so that's expected and easy to forgive. I can say that I will definitely be coming back here again.

What a great spot to visit in PA! The employees were very welcoming and kind. The location is…read morequaint but a little difficult to find, compares to the surrounding area. The food was delicious!!! I loved the Chicago Dog and also got the corndog. My fiancé had the jerk hot dog and enjoyed it. Everything was made to order and fresh. Definitely want to visit again soon!

It's great to see Laskaris alive and kicking despite the degredation of downtown Lewistown. Around…read more1 pm on a Monday afternoon, the place was 75% full. I used to come here with my grandmother. A few years back while home for a visit, my mom and I stopped in. Today, I came by myself and it's the same as ever! It's just a basic diner/lunch counter with plenty of dark wood booths. They are known for hot dogs and rice pudding, and I used to love their pulled pork sandwich too. I got a hot dog, which comes with mustard, onions, and special sauce (don't ask, just do it); a pulled-pork platter which includes fries, and a rice pudding. All that and a soda for less than $10. Awesome. The hot dog and pulled pork are as good as ever. I love their fries too--real, honest-to-goodness hand-cut french fries with the skins still on. These things were super-hot from a fresh frying and tasted 95% like potato and 5% like fresh vegetable oil. Damn good. The rice pudding is just as I remember. It's a bit runnier than most, but the quality is superb. Somehow they get big puffed-up grains of rice; it's not like the hard little bits you end up with when you make rice pudding at home with Uncle Ben's. Make sure to tip the ladies well in here; they work HARD.

We ate there yesterday when we had company come that had moved out of the area. We asked where they…read morewanted to eat and they all said Laskaris. The food was freshly made and piping hot. The hotdogs, fries, and onion rings were great. Definitely a must eat place.

State Burger sits in a great location on High St. near the County Courthouse. Plenty of street or…read morenearby parking. For some reason, I just recently visited this place for the first time and man -- I'm mad I didn't come sooner. I like burgers -- I like them traditional style, smashed, and with various accoutrements. The State has all of that covered. The restaurant is in a cool historic building and they've preserved some of that history while adding updates to give the place a nice and trendy feel. The staff were friendly and super helpful. You order on a piece of paper by selecting the patty type and size, the bun type and a boat load of sauces, toppings and other fixins. Reminds me of the old school way of ordering an MTO at Sheetz (for anyone that gets that reference). Beyond the burger we tried a milk shake, the fresh cut fries and onion rings. My first visit was spectacular. For two of us our bill was under $30 -- which was beyond reasonable. State Burger -- I think you've nailed it and I can't wait to come back!

Oh my goodness! What a great find! We're not from the area and were passing through on I-80 when…read morewe were getting hungry and knew we should stop soon to get a bite. My wife was looking and looking and then found this place. It sounded interesting enough so we steered off the interstate and came into town. Talk about discovering a hidden gem! We had so much fun making up our own burgers and enjoying delicious shakes! We NEED to come back again and work our way through the desert menu! Kudos to the owners on a great joint!