Cincinnati-style chili fans rejoice! Lucky Dog's open till 3 AM (Friday + Saturday) and that probably adds +5 QoL points for everyone in the OTR area. It's always nice to have friendly staff and reasonable prices... like all the gold stars are aligning. As far as the meal itself was concerned: their chili is different enough from its competitors to be unique but similar enough that to me, it makes it a tossup on where it falls on my Cincinnati chili rank list. Just like Skyline and GS -- it's pretty doggone good. I had my three-way in the park nearby (wow, let's not take that sentence out of context!). Considering there's no real inside seating area, but tons of parks nearby. It's great for a grab and go and late night eating. read more

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I've lived downtown for a year and pass this spot all the time, yet have never tried it only because every time I go by it..it's packed, but last night I found them when they weren't busy and had to try it. Right off the bat, the staff was incredibly welcoming. The menu is straight forward and had a break down of what they offer. I had to try the coneys, but their double decker sandwiches also sound amazing (maybe for another day.) I decided on 3 coneys and an order of chili cheese tater tots and they absolutely did not disappoint. They offer a little bit of everything including a kids menu, and a tasty assortment of desserts as well. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a quick meal while shopping downtown OR the most ideal food for a drunken night after car hopping in OTR. read more

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Quick and easy coney shop. Fast and friendly service, very reasonable prices. The milkshakes are made to order and are delicious. Typical hot dog to-go only type ambiance inside read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Cheese Coney - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Seriously delicious food! The grippos walking taco is a mix of Cincy favorites! My favorite late night spot for sure!

This is a super tiny hole in the wall kinda place. Ended up walking past it during Blink and tried their hot mett cheese coney. It was pretty good. This is definitely a to go type of place. There is 1 oddly placed bench in the center for seating with no table. That's it. But for what i was trying to do, which was just grab a dog and take in the Blink sights--it was good enough for me! read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Ordering counter - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Lucky dog is a great late night staple. It's one of the only options open Until 3. They have a limited menu after midnight but their coneys are delicious and only $3. A little gem in OTR. read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Cheese Coney - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great quick spot for food before a night of drinking. Would totally come back and get a wrap again! Service was quick and I love the no frills atmosphere. read more

I work in OTR and I am always trying to find a place for lunch that has good food and is not terribly expensive. In one of these hunts for lunch places, I saw this place on Main Street and decided to try it out. It is very cute inside. Small and intimate. I am generally not a fan of hot dogs, so I was worried that the menu was just going to be versions of hot dogs. I'm glad it wasn't. It's not a large menu, which is always great for when I am being indecisive. However, they do have sandwiches, double deckers, coneys, and any of these can be customizable, which was cool. They also have a lunch special where you can get a double decker, chips, and a drink for $9. This is a phenomenal lunch deal, especially in OTR. I don't remember what kind of double decker I got, but it definitely filled me up. My only complaint - this is such a personal preference for me and sandwiches - is that I wish they had avocados to add. Another thing that made me like them a lot was the fact that they have milkshakes!! You can only carry out since they don't have space to dine in, but the meal and milkshake was an excellent lunch to enjoy out in Washington Park. I also heard they are sometimes open late night for party folks on Main. I tend to avoid the night scene on that street specifically, but I can only imagine how good it must be to eat after some debauchery. read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

good prices for yummy food and very nice customer service just a small bench inside, not really anywhere you can sit down to eat tho:/ read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The service was great but the food was horrible. My fries tasted like they were out yesterday and just heated up and I ordered two Coney dogs and only received one. I ordered inside for anyone thinking I got it delivered. read more

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I only ever get the lucky seven club and cheese coneys because they're so good I can't divert. The sandwich is beyond your typical BLT with a choice of two extra meats and an extra slice of toast in between. The coneys are comparable to skylines and when skyline is closed Lucky Dog OTR has your back. read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Cheese Coney - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Stumbled upon Lucky Dog while walking Blink Fest. Everywhere was pretty busy but this place was a quick carry out type, so worked out perfectly. The lady at the register taking orders was everything. So friendly, fast and helpful - she was wonderful and definitely made the experience better. The chili Mac was deemed very solid from my girlfriend. She also had the coney which she enjoyed. I had the Lucky Wrap which didn't quite hit the spot I was looking for, but it got the job done and was a low price point. I just recently started obsessing over Cincinnati chili and the like - and feel like this place can hang. read more

This place has saved my life too many times after a late night out. Staff is always so nice and welcoming. Even if the line is out the door you will get your food in under 10 minutes. I always get 3 cheese coneys all the way and sometimes cry because it's so amazing. This establishment is a gem that needs to be protected at all costs. read more

The hot mett cheese coneys at this place are beyond excellent. The staff is always friendly and they get your order ready in less than 5 minutes . The only issue is that there is not a table to eat inside the business. read more

Came to Lucky Dog after hitting some bars in OTR. It was crowded, but they were so quick! The menu is straightforward. Definitely get the Coney, 3-Way, and Double Decker. HOT TAKE -- this is better than Skyline. You have to come out and try the #LuckyDogChallenge. It's 10x better than Skyline. Also because they're open late downtown unlike Skyline. You gotta respect the hustle. They be workin' while I'm at the bars twerkin' then you can come here for a late night eat. Tip 'em good here!! My star rating: 5 - must go!!! 4 - liked it, give it a try! 3 - it was alright 2 - I probably won't go back 1 - turnaround and run read more

I really like this spot & the menu. I plan on trying everything as far as food and will update as I do. So far I've indulged in their coney dogs & the turkey wrap. The hot dogs are great but small which isn't disappointing giving that they're only $3. The wrap I had was very underwhelming & I will not be trying it again. It wasn't worth the price for the small amount of meat & toppings that were included. They have some of the best customer service ever & this goes for the early and late crew, everyone is great. It's clean but the space is small, no dine in! P.s, if you love extra cheese just know it is never necessary here! There is an abundance of cheese already included lol read more

The original Lucky Dog nice but when you get the Mett it's a different ball game. Besides that very tasteful recommend to spicy lovers read more

Lucky Dog OTR - All Beef Lucky Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The staff were very friendly, the service was quick, and the food was hot and sooooo tasty. I ordered the chili cheese sandwich with everything on it and a turkey and bacon double decker. Before I left, the cook handed me my sandwich and said, "I hope you like toenail polish because I put my foot in that sandwich!" Well, let me tell you... that was by far the best toe nail polish I've ever eaten, lol. It was really the best double decker I've had while in Cincinnati- hands down! read more

Quite an intimate setup here but mighty where it counts! Or so they say. Been attempting to stop by when in fact they're open. Several attempts prior to this alas successful one, they would be closed or locked up and would see the staff cleaning up with each of us staring at the other. Me in confusion since I'd arrive well in advance prior to their most "updated" hours of operation while they in annoyance of a customer not taking a hint. Seems they too (like most restaurants and places of business not upping the ante to cover/pay employees during these times) are having staffing issues. I do get it that they are in a bind potentially also. So wasn't really sweating it and just try another time hoping I'd catch them when in fact open. Their byline is that they have fresh, locally-sourced, artisan delights. Primarily that of salads, wraps, sandwiches, chili, coneys, ways and desserts. Ended up getting their daily coney special (which is 3 coneys and a 20 oz drink for $8) which arguably is their marquee (hence the name). They were cool. Not much complaints; the only thing was I somewhat was thrown off by whoever was fixing the order for the way they were covering the coneys with the shredded cheese, it seemed their forearm was touching/resting on the first one by the angle I was at but clearly I ain't address it while there so just left it to type here to cowardly bring up lol. Definitely would be back though to try their deckers and especially salads since they look great and full from the video displayed on screen they have off to the right when one enters. They also have what seems to be a lot of specials and things on their secret menu handwritten by the register so take a glance and enjoy. read more

Lucky Dog OTR - Inside - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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First off I want to say I never write reviews, but this one needs to be written. I have ate at Lucky Dog serval times. I always order just one coney with everything. It is mediocre at best. Just in case you wonder, I work near by and it is convenient to walk to. However, I will not be going back. From the rude glances the owner gives me when I just order one coney to the comments of just ONE Coney to now not excepting any of the forms of payment I had to offer for my ONE coney. Any form of money whether it be coins or 100s is a form of a sale where your business is making money. So it eludes me as to why you would turn it down. You have permanently lost a customer. read more

My favorite place to stop by for a quick takeout after a long day at work. Their 3 way is always my go to. The food is very affordable and delicious! The staff is so friendly and welcoming read more

This place is a an unsuspecting hole in the wall to stumble into on a night out. The chili is good, and it is nice to find a parlor open late. The chili corndogs were a good concept, but I would stick with the classic 3-way or coney. read more