Lucky Dog OTR

Yes! It takes a minute but worth the wait. Top quality hot…read moredogs. I got a Chicago Dog and in spite of no sport peppers it was delicious. The bun was able to hold all this deliciousness together without splitting. It was juicy and perfectly balanced. I also tried the Hot Chili Cheese. It was spicy but not burn your mouth; packed with flavor and topped with a glorious cloud of billowy cheese. Great customer service in a quirky little neighborhood. They even have tables to eat at if you inclined. Great prices!

I was told this is the place to go for Chicago hot dogs. They were pretty good except looks like…read morethey were out of sport peppers but that only made a little difference. You could taste the relish onions and celery salt. It was very good. I'm glad we stopped and tried Mr Genes. Staff was super friendly. Fast and friendly service. I can see myself stopping there again.

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Larry’s

4.9(35 reviews)

2.1 mi

Larry's is one of my favorite weeknight stops. It's a friendly corner bar with a selection of…read morehotdogs and tots. Try the Hawaiian Dog, and thank me later.

I had their special. I was definitely homemade barbecue delicious!. Staff was attentive and…read morecourteous. Hubby had Chicago style hot dog. Said it was close but celery seed bun really makes it and it was just a plain bun.

"Historic communication device" :-)

Loaded tater tots with chorizo

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No frills bathroom continues the "wiener" theme! :D

Milkman

4.4(251 reviews)

0.3 mi•Over-the-Rhine

•$$

Ate at Milkman in the Over the Rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati. We got a great smash burger , a…read morehotdog with chili and cheese and a bacon burger with fries and 2 Mexican cokes. The burger was stellar. We liked the hot dog. Chili was sweet. Neat quirky little place.

Pricey , but decent. Burgers could use more toppings. Hubby and son each got The Milkman. It came…read morewith cheese/ pickles and "special sauce. 8.99 - no fries. We also ordered Chili cheese fries, onion rings and a shake. I liked the Onion rings. Do yourself a favor and do what I did- and get a kids plate for $10 . Burger is same size (no cheese) and fries are included. Water is kind of a pain because u have to keep going up to counter for them to refill. I think the atmosphere of the place reminds me a lil of Johnny Rockets with Shake shack prices. You even have to pay $1 for sauces if u want anything beyond Ketchup! Crazy! Pretty high for sauce too if you ask me cuz it's maybe 50cents , if a place charges for sauce unless you are in a fancier place. Idk if I would recommend this place cuz of the price point but it sure was busy. It hit the spot after walking around downtown all day tho.

Butterfinger Shake - Virgin

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Quite Frankly

3.8(31 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

We were at Summit Park for the annual CFTA Food Truck Festival, and this year and I wanted to give…read moreQuite Frankly a try. I saw on their menu that they had a few options that included almond butter. They told me that the Pumba was award winning, so I went with that option. I loved the mixture of different flavors. The pretzel bun really made it complete. It was so filling and I ended up being glad that I tried something new. I highly recommend Quite Frankly to anyone looking for a quality hot dog!

Came across Quite Frankly's at the CFTA Food Fest. Ordered the Melted Pig ($8), which is a grilled…read morecheese packed with slow cooked pulled pork and sweet BBQ sauce. This grilled cheese was bussin. Honestly so delicious and I still think about it. I would definitely get it again and try more off the menu too.

Melted Pig

Food truck

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Pumba

3rd and Walnut Hot Dogs

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi•Downtown

An enthusiastic entrepeneur braves the elements before all Reds home games to set up a hot dog…read morestand at the corner of 3rd and Walnut, just outside the Scripps building. The one-man mobile restaurant has become a staple of mine for every Reds game. All beef Nathan's hot dogs are the big seller with recent additions to the menu such as "mets" and the occasional bratwurst. He stocks a variety of toppings and condiments including ketchup, mustard, Cleveland's own stadium mustard, cheese, onions, and jalapenos to name a few. To wash down the delicious dogs, a choice of gatorade, water, or common canned pop products like mountain dew, coke, and pepsi can also be purchased. The prices are fair and definitely better than inside the stadium. At $3 a dog or 2 for $5 and pop or water for a buck, Drew's hot dog cart is a must-stop before venturing into GABP. This displaced Clevelander has become an avid Reds fan and is evident by his devotion to his work and extensive collection of bobblehead dolls on display. If you want an inexpensive meal with the "New York City vendor" feel, stop by and pick up a dog or two.

The Dog House

4.3(4 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great customer service and even better dogs!…read more The Norway dog was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a while, along with great views and clean service. Awesome lunch spot for anyone in Newport

great service and concept but execution could use some improvement. The hot dog was barely warm…read morebeing buried under cold condiments. also when you have fried onions on the menu I expect actual fried onions not the dry crispy ones you put on top of stringbean casserole.

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Tickle Pickle Northside

4.0(366 reviews)

4.0 mi•Northside

•$$

Loved the music decor and themed menu! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had the Bread…read moreZeppelin burger and fries, both of which were delicious! Quick service and good prices. Can't wait to go back!

I visited a few weeks ago with friends and ordered the Buns N Roses vegan burger. It was a little…read morebland to me (mostly just black bean-flavored) but decent. The seating inside was very full, so we sat out back which was nice. The woman working that night was truly a gem--so friendly and lovely!

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Menu - late March 2026

Senate Restaurant

3.6(7 reviews)

0.4 mi•Over-the-Rhine

I was I was hoping that this restaurant would be around for a long long time and would end up being…read morea staple here in Cincinnati, but unfortunately it has gone down quality with zero consistency in hospitality. I don't think of Senate Restaurant when I think of getting poutine in Cincy anymore. It's kinda making me sad tho... fr.

Any restaurant within walking distance of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bound to be visited by…read moremy wife and I at some point, and last night is was Senate. We've been to the Blue Ash Senate a couple times and love it; this location does feel entirely different and I wouldn't compare the two at all. While we were looking at the menu, the guy behind the counter told us that their burgers were $5, Wed-Fri before 7PM. We decided to grab two burgers and two hot dogs, the Trailer Park and the FC Dawg. We sat at the bar, just getting a couple waters, and our food came out about fifteen or twenty minutes later. We started with our burgers, not expecting much from them. But they were actually really tasty. Even for a thin patty, they were well-cooked and a bit juicy. Thin onion slices and thick tomato--exactly my preference. And the burger sauce was tangy and a bit spicy. A really great burger for just $5. Then we split the hot dogs in half. the Trailer Park was topped with Coleslaw and Grippo's. The slaw was decent and the chips weren't out of place, but as a whole the dog was a bit underseasoned. The FC Dawg is their version of a Kony, with chili, cheese, and fritos. The toppings weren't bad, but similar to the first dog, it was a bit bland. We'd both skipped lunch and for $5, we couldn't resist grabbing a couple more burgers. The dogs were 3 stars, but the burgers for the price were 5 stars, and we'll definitely be back for them.

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AJ's Cheesesteaks

4.6(65 reviews)

4.9 mi

Wow, I came here because my son found this and wanted to come here. He was out of work, so he drove…read moreover to my house and I drove us down to the gas station this small trailer, there were 2 other food trailers as well. We ordered our cheesesteaks and loaded fries. I will have to say this is best loaded fries and a very good cheesesteak, I will be be more than happy to highly recommend this place and their food. Come here and give them a try.

Not the best cheesesteak I've had but I do love the fact it's the only place I know of in the city…read moreto get philadelphia water ice - I do need to come back to try the egg rolls. The service was smootH!

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Wings with AJ sauce. Very good. Crispy.

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Amazing food and great owners! Highly recommended. Open til 3 AM on weekends. The Chili Mett is a spicy take on a classic Cincinnati staple, made with a Queen City Sausage Mett, it's out of this world! read more

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