Love this lunch spot. I often try the Chef's Recommendation and have not been disappointed. Efficient friendly service. read more

There's a reason there's always a god-awful line stretching out to eternity at lunchtime at Le Dog...because it's delicious. For a quick bite that fills you up without emptying your wallet, this is my go-to place. The hot dogs are respectable but not out of this world. Of course, I've never really had a hot dog that I could say was exponentially better than the rest. Two things makes this place an Ann Arbor institution - the service and the soups. The staff and owners are some of the friendliest, caring people you'll meet. If you just swing by to try it out, that might not be readily apparent, but Le Dog has textbook definition regulars and the interactions I've seen and are starting to become accustom to can really make a person's day. But OMG the soups...particularly Friday Lobster Bisque. They're all just divine. I'm a soup addict and there's always a variety, some classics, and new types that perk my curiosity. You can't find these combinations in the grocery soup aisle - even with their 284,149 varieties (and, of course, this tastes better than any can but that goes without saying). The food is made with love and attention to quality. I've never had a better Lobster Bisque - and it's always gone quickly each Friday. A few things to note for those who want to try it out (and everyone should!). First, it's cash only, so bring along a Hamilton (or two honest Abe's) and you'll be golden. Second, they're only open during lunch hours. Lastly, there are TWO locations - one in the "shed" on Liberty and one at 306 S Main (inside the shop corridor). I've found, especially on Friday's, it's worth a walk of another 1.5 blocks for a shorter line. But, mind you, there WILL be a line. And you will find me in it...without complaint. read more

All can say is...meh. Le Dog is a mystical being that is only around when you're not looking. This is because it's only open from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m Monday through Friday. I suppose this is because they only serve lunch, but passing by a closed establishment during the remaining 22.5 hours of the weekday isn't a pleasant experience. For the longest time I thought this place had been shut down until I realized that they were only open for 1.5 hours; those bastards. They must have stolen their marketing strategy from the makers of the Nintendo Wii (or maybe the other way around depending on who came first) because the more and more I couldn't try their famous lobster bisque, the more I wanted it. Eventually I was able to enter the mystical world of Le Dog and ordered a lobster bisque and a pretzel stick along with the other mystical beings. The leprechaun next to me claimed it was the shit and I agreed (although the pretzel was quite stale). So why the bad review? Because the next time I went here I wanted to try their clam chowder and they didn't have it. You see, the tons of soups they have in rotation are just as sporadic as their hours. Missing their hours of operation is one thing, but then to miss the soup you like, only to wait for the day it's actually in rotation makes things ten times more frustrating. On top of that, for a place called Le Dog, their hot dogs absolutely suck. I honestly have never had a worse hot dog in my life. It was so airy and tasteless. It (the hot dog) tries to sucker you into a false sense of security because of its sheer size. But don't be fooled. It's not good at all. I'll give them credit for their bad-assery. They don't change their hours for anyone, and it seems as if the majority of their clientle isn't complaining (besides me *%# dammit). One day Le Dog. One day I'll be there to eat alongside Aslon and that flying white dragon from The Never Ending Story, but until then, I'll get my fix elsewhere. read more

I've been meaning to eat here for the past two years, and finally got the chance to recently. Since it was a Saturday, they didn't have the mystical Lobster Bisque, so I got the Cream of Mushroom and a hot dog. The hot dog - meeeh, I've had better, but I've also had worse. It was a jumbo dog, which is always satsifying on some level. The soup - double meeeeh. The taste was pretty good, but it was way too salty. For a place that seems to have some die-hard followers, I was definitely disappointed. read more

The hot dogs here aren't anything very special. However, it is the only hot dog standish thing on Main Street. They taste like ordinary hot dogs. So my advice is you might as well go all out, drop the extra fiddy-cent and get a Polish dog because those are definitely the tastiest. I've noticed in general that this place doesn't taste quite as good as the one on Liberty St. I was here today with a date and we got both the turkey chili and the spinach and rice soup -- both were not very spectacular. However, you can ask for a taste of the soup beforehand, and I wish I had done that. If they are ever serving the pizole, that is a seven-layer Mexican soup treat and I highly suggest that. It is so filling and has avocado and pork in it. The service is always spectacular, however, and they definitely remember regulars. read more

I ordered the asparagus chowder earlier this week. I *love* asparagus and potatoes, so this could have been a wonderful experience. Sadly I kept running into the woody ends of the asparagus stalks, which was too fibrous to chew, so I had to keep reaching into my mouth to remove the unpleasantness (see photo I uploaded). I'm truly at a loss. The people seem nice. I do feel I'm paying a premium for the soup and I have corresponding expectations. But I've now had a string of bad experiences that don't live up to their reputation or their prices. They've earned another hiatus from my patronage. read more

Le Dog - Ordered the asparagus chowder. Sadly they used too much of the tough, fibrous woody bases of the stalks. No issue for pandas, but I'm human! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is the place for which I will always remember Ann Arbor. It serves amazing soup (and hot dogs, if that's your thing). The business info here is for the Main street location but check out the original--the unassuming hotdog stand right on Liberty just East of Division. The hours and menus I believe are the same at both locations. Every weekday there about 5 different gourmet soups each with their own distinct, wonderful taste. The tortilla and beer & cheese soups are my favorites. I'm also fond of the cheese and [insert vegetable here] soups. Of course you have to try the lobster bisque (Thursdays and Fridays!) and be sure to check out the clam chowder. All the soups are off the neck and hearty with the good ingredients (lots of good lobster, clam--no skimping!). The only bad thing about this spot are its hours. Whenever my soup-loving friends and family come to visit on the weekend I can't take them here because it's closed (only open M-F, 11:30-2pm). That's a shame because Le Dog is truly a gem of Ann Arbor. You gotta be a local or in town for business to enjoy this joint. read more

Everyone knows the lobster bisque is where it's at. I called ahead to make sure it was still in stock before I walked over and the kind owner said yes and if I wasn't going to be there soon she could save a bowl for me. Truly excellent customer service that was. I get there and she remembered my voice and with a face to go with it now she gave me a great greeting and thank you for stopping by. Like I said truly excellent. Great food+awesome service=5 all day in the words of a famous Youtuber :) The turkey dogs for a buck and change are pretty tasty as well, def give Le Dog a try next time you're in Ann Arbor read more

Love the turkey dogs on perfectly steamed buns. Ika ("Ee-ka" never call her "Eye-ka") and Marolyn are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. Great local mom and pop shop. read more

Great soup!! Just had it for the first time and it was delicious! Had the chicken tortilla soup and a peasano roll. Cute little soup stand in a shopping center on main st. Can't believe it took me this long to try it, and can't wait to come back! read more

You come here if you know good soup. If you don't know good soup, then you probably don't come here. Simple as that. Get the lobster bisque you'll go insane when you do. read more

This is one of the truly impressive eating establishments in Ann Arbor. Legend has it that there are over 80 soups in rotation. I've had three and I was very impressed at the quality of the ingredients, the careful seasoning and the interesting yet delicious selections of combined flavors. The Lobster Bisque is fantastic, with herbs and sherry evident in the soup and rich lobster giving the bisque its texture. The Alsatian Squash and Blue Cheese also lived up to its reputation, with both flavors being balanced beautifully. Make no mistake, this seemingly normal man at the stand has a very good sense for flavor and texture and cares deeply about the ingredients. If you haven't been to Le Dog, go! Fetch soup! read more

I decided to bump it up another star because this is my go to lunch spot at this point after sampling what Main St has to offer for lunch. I have tried a few more soups and they are all tasty. I have also heard rumors of a downstairs expansion. The killer for me still is the hours. I get cravings for chili cheese dogs when I get outta work at 9pm and on the weekends. read more

When you order bread with your soup for $1 they give you half a small round loaf. It's great for dipping in the soup. I was also impressed at how careful the person manning the cash register is, using a piece of deli tissue to place the half-loaf on a napkin. And then only touching the napkin when placing the half-loaf on top of the soup in the brown paper bag. Except then they ran out of cut loaves, so they sent the bucket to the back to get it refilled where I saw them happily handling the loaves with bare hands as they cut them. This is in violation of Michigan's health code Section 3-301.11 (B), which states: "Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment." This is pretty basic stuff. If they're not going to follow the health code towards the back of the food prep area, they shouldn't be putting the fancy song-and-dance display at the front counter. read more

Outstanding!!! So happy they are open again. Lobster bisque, chicken chili, cream of mushroom... all are from heaven.

Had the Roasted Garlic soup a little while back, and it was fantastic. Home-cooked taste, and cooking that you can't get anywhere else. Great bread, a good dog, and homemade lemonade rounded out my comforting meal. The list of soups is phenomenal and supposedly they have hundreds that they rotate from. I wish I were in the area to try more. And, for $8 I was completely stuffed. Hard to find that nowadays as I just ate a $13 salad. The people working here will make you feel at home. A top-notch family-run business. read more

Favorite soup ever. Can only pay with cash, not a sit-down type of restaurant. Soups change daily, and there's a constant variety every week! Homemade every morning, and they also support local business by using some of their food products. read more

A ridiculously good cup of soup. Went with the chicken chili - it was amazing. Inspiring even. The bread was perfect as well. Go here.

If you work on or around Main Street in Ann Arbor and you have not been to Le Dog for lunch, I don't know what you are waiting for. The soups are filling and plentiful. I have yet to sample an option I would not have again. The Zingerman's pretzel bread is a nice addition to the flavor of the soups. If you go on a Thursday or a Friday, the lobster bisque deservingly earns its legendary status because of the generous chunks of meat that complement that creamy broth. The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars is because the hot dogs leave something to be desired. While good, I would expect better out of a place that is named after the item. Then again, I'm not sure how well Le Soup would work. read more

The soups are generally $6-$7.50 for a 16 ounce container, $1 less for a 1 ounce. Bread's a buck extra. All I have to say is get to the bottom of the bowl right away because there is a TON of lobster in the bisque. So good! read more

A large group of um undergraduates snagged the last of the lobster bisque and it sold out at 1:30 pm. The tortilla soup was good. I will post a photo of the concrete sitting area in the basement, not a bad place to sit and eat...service was good... read more

Le Dog - Eating on the lower level... - Hot Dogs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Their lobster bisque definitely lives up to its reputation as an absolutely amazing soup. Probably the bisque best my partner and I have ever had, we both loved it. Unfortunately the bisque is only available on Thursdays and Fridays but it's worth it. It's $8 and they give you so much. Their other soups are great as well (they're cheaper too)- the main reason to go is because of their soups. The rest of the menu is good but nothing too special. The staff is super friendly and nice and they only accept cash. It's a quick, delicious, easy, cheap option. read more

Their hot dogs are ok. Can't really mess up a hot dog though, ya know? They have polish sausage. No chips, no soda. Mainly just hot dogs and soup, which is weird, but good. Their lobster bisque is way overrated. I was so excited to try it and was then sadly disappointed. The lobster was like rubber. It was gone in a couple of bites and then all I had left was a thin bisque that honestly tasted like butter. Like drinking a cup of butter. But not in a good way, at all. I didn't even finish it, I was kinda grossed out. The other day when I went my boyfriend got soup too and it was not even hot. For only serving two things, one being soup, it should be hot. This is a good place if you work on Main St. because there are not really any other fast/cheap food options that don't involve getting a whole meal and waiting for takeout. Otherwise, I wouldn't go here very often. read more

I had always seen this place and thought it was a cute little hot dog stand. I tried it recently and was very happy with it. The hot dogs are a nice big size, and very tasty. The chili is great too. Prices aren't bad either. I've heard the soup is awesome too, and I'm planning on going back soon to try it. read more

OMG today i had the Carrot Soup with ginger and pearl shaped pasta balls !! IT WAS INCREDIBLE i have not seen this item on the menu before, i cannot wait to have the BEST SOUP in ann arbor again !! read more

The lobster bisque is overrated with a steep (6!) price tag. The lobster doesn't even taste real. it's good, but not 6 dollars good. If you want a good lobster bisque, go to the chop house where you will only have to pay a dollar or two more. read more

On a chilly day in San Francisco, I wish I could take a quick flight to Ann Arbor to enjoy Le Dog's soups. During the winter I would come here once to twice a week since I worked less than 1 minute away. I mistakenly asked if the soup is good when I meant to ask which soup is better. The guy in the back loudly said something along the lines of not making soup that is bad. Very true. I feel like I have tried all of the soups and they are all excellent! read more

The best lobster bisque, hot dogs, polish sausage and lemonade you'll find anywhere. All they need is a place to sit and dine. Take out only. read more

Best soup in Ann Arbor. They sell 3 things: soup, bread to go with that soup, and hot dogs, and they do a wonderful job of all of it. There soup is top notch, and they have lobster bisque on Thursdays and Fridays. Other days, I get their White Chicken Chili, which is my favorite. The only thing that would make this place better is seating, but I understand that it's more of a lunch kiosk. read more

Love supporting local places like this. Has very odd lunch hours, so you have to be there at the right place and time. Ordered the chicken chili and it was fresh and hearty. The chicken inside left a bit to be desired though, but the zingerman's bread made up for it! read more

I see that this place is still living on its undeserved reputation, and probably will be for the foreseeable future. It's not as if the soups were particularly bad. They were just not particularly good -- not much better than what you would get at Au Bon Pain -- to justify their outrageous prices and haughtiness. read more

I dont understand how their soup is so good. I am guessing magic. I cant give it 5 stars because I dont trust people with magic. That, and it is only open for lunch. Five starts are for places that are open more than lunch. read more

Well, after years of hearing about the lobster bisque I finally got some today. The lady behind the counter was extremely pleasant and helpful, offering me a large bag to consolidate my other purchases. Sadly, my hubbie and I were both disappointed in the lobster bisque. I truly expected to love it and it took a few bites to realize that I was not recognizing any lobster taste unless I got a small piece of lobster meat on my spoon (and there didn't seem to be many of those small pieces of lobster). I expected the flavor to be infused thoughout the soup. The creamy broth was flavorful, it just wasn't lobster flavor. Since it is not a convenient place for me to get to, I doubt that I will go back. I am glad that I got to experience the place, after hearing about it for so many years. read more

Best soups around. I especially recommend the cheesy chicken tortilla, the stuffed pepper soup, and the lobster sherry bisque (Friday only). It's in the back of an indoor mall so you can't really see it from Main Street, and its mostly takeaway but there's a little bit of indoor seating downstairs in the mall read more

The only place I go for soup. Forget about the accolades and whatnot from this or that schmancy food magazine, just try it out. It looks like a sore point could be the price, but in fact it's not so steep. The soup is damn filling, no matter what you get, and relative to the generally overinflated Ann Arbor restaurant prices, it's a good deal. That said, the soup: Lobster bisque is nice and well and good, but there are many other amazing soups to be on the lookout for. Pozole, for instance, cassoulet, tortilla, marrakesh, Austrian dumpling, etc. etc. These are on rotation and appear relatively infrequently, seemingly at the whim and fancy of whoever is cooking. This makes for an exciting and enjoyable eating experience. These people really really care about the food they are serving, the people they serve to, and it shows. Every last touch before they serve you the soup - a sprinkle of this or that, maybe some sour cream, etc. it's all a very nice place to eat at. I cannot say enough good things about it. Get the bread, skip the pretzel, and only if you really like sweet drinks then spring for the lemonade/cherryade. The hot dogs are alright too, but you'll be full without it. read more

Le Dog is awesome - bravo on the hours they keep - at least there are 2 locations. The hog dogs are ok - I'm always happy with texture and lots of mustard. I am a big fan of the Lobster Bisque - very tasty and smooth is taste. I have tried several other soups and they're tasty, but honestly I don't like so much "stuff" in my soup and there's usually just one item over the line for me :) We each take what we need... read more

I'm a huge fan of soup and was super excited when I heard about this specialty soup shop in downtown Ann Arbor. I went on a Friday to try the lobster bisque and ended up walking away with the bisque, the chicken tortilla soup (their most popular soup) and a sizable piece of fresh Zingerman's bread. The chicken tortilla soup was as good as advertised with generous chunks of chicken, plenty of crunchy tortilla strips and a light layer of cheese all mixed in an amazingly tasty soup base. The bread was a great complement to the soup and was just heavenly when dipped in the soup. On the other hand the lobster bisque was just okay (sorry, please don't hate me!). I appreciated the nice strips of lobster at the bottom, but the soup was quite one dimensional and frankly, just plain salty. It didn't really have the depth of flavor I expected and there wasn't much texture to it either. The other soups sound pretty good, particularly the asparagus chowder, so I will definitely be back. read more

Le Dog - Clam Chowder and Paesano Roll - Hot Dogs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

They should rename it Le Soup! The lobster bisque has the best soup base you've ever tasted. I wish they'd put more lobster in it, but it's still delicious. They make a few other kinds that are mostly pretty good. The cream one with the cheese in it is my other favorite. I think this place has been around here for like a thousand years, so check it out while you're in town. It's a nice little spot to grab a bite to go. :) read more

They have THE BEST tortilla soup!!!! I now crave this daily! My only complaint is that their hours are too short.

Le Dog is another uniquely Ann Arbor business that, while it may appear pricey at first, you will not be sorry if you try them. They usually have 10 or 12 soup options every day, always several of them are vegetarian and there's at least one completely vegan soup, every day. I'm not a vegetarian, but I've often found myself enjoying their vegetarian and vegan soups just as much as their meat-based ones. There are a few oddities about having lunch there. There's no soda ever. There's lemonade and cherryaid (?), which are nice, but not quite the same as a soda with lunch. Also, if you want bread to go with your soup, you have to buy it (for a buck or so), which is fine because it's a huge chunk of Zingerman's Bakehouse bread, but if you don't order soup, you can't have any bread. Even if you're willing to buy it. Sort of odd, but that's how they do it. If you're downtown and you want an awesome soup (or hot dog or turkey frank) in a very causal and friendly place, this if your spot. Oh! And they're CASH ONLY. They take nothing else, so bring a few bucks when you go. Soups are $5 to $8 per bowl, bread another dollar. Lemonade is a dollar more. Hot dogs are around two bucks, depending on what you get on them. It's all good, though. Totally worth it. read more