Nestled in the East Foothills, Mark's Hot Dogs remains one of the oldest hot dog stands and restaurants in San Jose. Founded 90 years ago, this local favorite has been serving up hot dogs, chilli dogs, fries, chilli fries, milkshakes, floats, hot links, chilli beans, nachos, and other small bites to visitors from near or far. You can walk up to order or their friendly staff can meet you at your car to take your order. Outdoor seating is comfortable on a nice day and the space is 100% ADA compliant. Support local small businesses yall! Let's help this neighborhood favorite reach their 100 year anniversary! read more

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Haven't been here in years and it's the same simple, fast service that I needed. It's one of those places that hits the spot every time I go. Can't go wrong with a glizzy and some chili cheese fries for lunch. I love places that stay consistent and have a simple menu. Everything came out to 43 bucks (4 items) for two people. read more

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Historic, a Bay Area staple and favorite! You can't beat Mark's, dare I even say they put Casper's to shame ha ha! My family would disown me on the spot for admitting that! One of a few places in town where they actually still offer carhop service! The customer service is above and beyond always -- throughout the years, I've never encountered a bad visit or bad customer service at Mark's! I pride myself and being a connoisseur of hotdog lol and Mark's are some of the highest quality hot dogs! Simple ingredients, but perfection every time! read more

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We come here for nostalgia and for delicious, old fashioned hot dogs. My favorite is the sauerkraut dog and chili cheese dog. Generous toppings and I get full from eating just one. Friendliest service in the East Side of San Jose. I feel like this is a place that IYKYK, if you're not from ESSJ you're most likely not going to appreciate it. My bf said everything was mid to him. He said the flavor was lacking and the chili cheese on the fries was not even cheesey. This place is a win for me and takes me back to my childhood of simpler times and classic hot dogs. It's not fancy but it's comforting. I love the drive inn nostalgia, with the orange building and outdoor seating area, it's quite picturesque! read more

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Hands down the best glizzy in Bay Area. A must go for anyone new in San Jose, the dogs speak for themselves, the bun to meat ratio and excellent homemade chili and toppings. read more

Wow. Totally impressed! I was incredibly saddened when Oakland's Casper's closed. But as the unbiblical saying goes, when god shuts one door, another one opens. I ordered one hot link chili cheese dog and a regular chili cheese dog. read more

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I get the chili cheese dog with onions. The hot dog has a nice pop to it and the chilli with cheese pairs well with it. Wish I took a pic but I devoured it. The service was friendly and quick. Will definitely be back especially with the changed hours! Wienerschnitzels sucks. They mess up on your order. This place is hands down the best chilli hotdogs place to get in SJ. read more

I grew up in Oakland maybe 3 blocks from a Casper's. I live in San Jose now for 22 years and have always driven to Castro Valley or San Leandro to enjoy a Casper/ Kasper hot dog. I am totally thrilled that I found Marks where the serve Casper hotdogs !!!!! Drive in, place an order with Courtney and wait for it in your car. Large parking lot with shade and the Orange Ball gives it a retro feeling. Will be back ! read more

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Best Hot Dogs in San Jose! Stay in your car and they'll come to you or sit and enjoy your food on the porch. The service is always friendly and the food is delicious. The Orange Ball always takes me back to 1985 when I was a kid. I think this place would make a killing on DD. read more

Well, first of all wasn't even stopping to this place we was going somewhere else and my wife seen the big orange house and she said what is that hotdog place and we pulled in and it was an awesome surprise table service at your car very friendly. very awesome hot dog we had a chili cheese dog with sauerkraut. sorry don't even got pictures because when food is that good you don't have time to take a picture. read more

Loved this place since I was a kid. I really enjoy the chili cheese dog and a fountain drink.

I learned from Atlas Obscura that this is one of the last places in California where you can visit a functional roadside orange. Seeing that it's so close to where I was visiting, I knew that I had to go. You have the option of pulling up and waiting in your car for your order to be delivered to you or going up and ordering from the workers there (who were friendly and upbeat with fast service). The seating is outdoor picnic tables but there's a roof above so there's shade, no worries. We got the: 1) Orange Float: -This is their orange soda with a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream. They fill this all the way to the top, so just make sure you don't fizz it everywhere and spill on yourself. -Can never go wrong with the classical orange creamsicle taste. 2) Sauerkraut Dog: -Comes drowned in sauerkraut and we got this with some mustard, can't go wrong with this classic combo. 3) Chili Cheese Dog: -Again, hearty portion of toppings. It was drowned in chili and cheese. The chili had the perfect depth of spices (not spicy) and flavor, made perfect with the gooey-ness of the cheese. 4) Dill Pickle: -Not too sour and had the perfect crunch. -Refreshing palate and texture cleanser between hot dog bites. Can't go wrong with a good hot dog and seeing a piece of history is just another cherry on top. read more

I was looking for a good hot dog place that had car hop service and saw Yelp reviews of Mark's Hot Dogs at 48 S Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. I was intrigued by the the the claim it had been in business since 1936. Upon arrival, I noted the giant orange building which has been around since 1926, usually found in the past on Highway 99, selling fresh squeezed orange juice, lemonade, and other items. I arrived with my wife and found a parking spot and turned on my headlights to attract the car hop, who was very busy with customers. After a few minutes, he took my order. He was very polite and had a great cheerful attitude. I ordered a kraut dog with mustard, a chili and cheese dog, and a dog with relish, onions and mustard. I also had a vanilla shake and oreo shake. The food came after awhile and I was not disappointed. The hot dog was a foot long and looked and tasted like the dogs I got in New York from the street carts, including the skins. Absolutely outstanding and the condiments on the dogs were fresh and tasty. The chili tasted home made with big chunks of beef and whole beans. As for the milk shakes-just like I had from the soda fountains I use to visit as a child. Hand made from real ice cream and milk. Absolutely Delicious! I took a walk around the grounds and found everything well maintained and clean. The highlight of the visit was taking a peek inside the giant orange. What a meticulous restoration of a piece of San Jose History. This is not a discount hot dog stand so expect to pay a bit more. However, what you get is well worth the price. I'm DEFINATELY coming back and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! read more

Quick fast delicious hot dogs! Sure the hours are a bit weird but guaranteed open for lunch and yummy

If you're looking for the best hot dogs in San Jose, and Probly the bay, you gotta try Marks. Old school atmosphere where you flash your lights for service. Menu is dynamite and haven't ordered anything sd here ever and I've ordered everything. The service is extremely friendly and fast. Definitely a must read more

The chili cheese fries are soft and crispy with big pieces of beef. The root beer floats are nostalgic. The hot dogs are super good too. I love the chili dogs. They know how to make everything right. They are super friendly and helpful. It's always clean and nostalgic going there. I always end up, leaving full and with extra food for later. read more

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I have two problems with this place, I'll gain weight if I keep eating here and the hours it's open is very limited. Other than that, this place is amazing. The hotdogs here have snap and each bite makes you wonder why there's even a Wienerschnitzel nearby. Their chili cheese dogs are delicious and go well with their floats. A nice combination of savory and sweet. I always want to order more from their menu, but always default to the usual order. This place is oddly easy to miss, but easy to recognize due to the odd giant orange on the side of the road. The area itself is rather simple. It's just a parking lot, a couple aluminum picnic tables, and the orange. You can order and eat from your car, or you can sit at one of the picnic tables. Food's good, I definitely recommend it. Just don't get fat. read more

My gf and I have lived in the Bay Area for all of our lives and we had Mark's Hot Dogs for the first time. Yknow with the age of $1.50 hotdogs from Costco it's kind of hard to ~not~ compare with the prices from here. It was around $10~ for a sauerkraut dog. It's definitely better than Wienerschnitzel, but at that price it's kind of insane. The hotdog quality was good and serviceable, the chili cheese fries were also very good. My only complaint would be pricing but otherwise this was a cool spot to eat lunch at. read more

It's one of the most genuine things leftover from old SJ. The hot dogs, they serve here are some beefy dogs and have a great snap to it. It has that classic American flavor that is rarely seen. However; I ordered a chille dog with no cheese and got cheese. It's okay. Service here is really friendly and nice, they take care of you here and feels like it's a welcome feeling each time. Parking is a bit small, and the music came straight of 00's. It's a clean area, it's a quick grab and go place. It a bit weird you order, wait, pay and then get food. But, it's not the first time. I would recommend this place. If your getting of the highway to/from east side SJ, this place is what you need if you want a glizzy. read more

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A pretty good hot dog. It's big and they do not skimp on the toppings but I can't justify the price for it it's like stadium pricing.

This place has been serving up hot dogs for nearly 100 years, and you can taste the tradition in every bite. Classic, old-style hot dogs done right, with crispy fries and creamy shakes that take you back in time. The staff is super friendly, adding to the charm of this timeless spot. A true gem that keeps the nostalgia--and the flavor--alive. The cool thing is, you don't even need to get out of the car to order, be served, and eat. Total retro convenience! read more

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Great fast food. Too bad about the hours of operation, guess it's a sign of the times

Best hot dogs ever! Fries were delicious! Great ambience and service was excellent! I've been a customer of Marks for over 40 years and will continue to come back! read more

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Great place for lunch, awesome service and everyone really enjoyed the milk shakes. The root beer flavor was delicious. read more

Mark's Hot Dogs - Hot link and root beer shake - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

They didn't have fries so I asked him to make chili cheese nachos instead. It was a little spicy but it was very delicious. We also ordered a polish dog with everything on it & a chili cheese dog. (would've posted those on here but we ate it before we could take a picture LOL) . I give it 8/10 only because it was on the pricier side. We were the only customers so it was quiet. He worked quickly we were in & out of there within 10 minutes. read more

Mark's Hot Dogs - Updated Menu (February 24th, 2025) - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

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Good hotdogs and friendly service. There are out door bench style tables or you can order while seated in your car. Then they bring your order out to you. No indoor seating. The shack where they prepare the food is tiny. I enjoyed my food. I'll be back again. read more

Place is way too expensive. 3x what you would pay at Weinerschnitzel. $9.90 for a hot dog. Other than the Nostalgia of eating here years ago before it moved. Your paying for the Atmosphere not the food read more

Ok for the old school East Side San Jose kids this place is so nostalgic - I remember coming here all the time as a kid. It looks exactly the same but cleaner! They really cleaned up this place very well. I only came here for a root beer float which was amazing made just perfectly. My friend did get a hot dog and it smelled and tasted just like I remember! I thought service was super fast however I did come here close to closing and it was crazy the poor server was jumping from car to car trying to get everyone on their way. If you're tired of the same ol' costco dog and want something a bit better come here! Wash it down with a good ol' root-beer float! read more

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We love this place. Such a great history. The menu is simple and good. They've been in business since 1936. Not much on the menu besides hot dogs but they do it right. The French fries were super hot and tasty. We loved the crunch of the hot dogs. The young lady taking orders was super sweet. She will take your order from at your car and bring the food out to you. We come here from time to time. Love the memories and we are happy they are still here. read more

Mark's Hot Dogs - Sauerkraut Dog with Mustard - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been going here since as long as I can remember at their old location and I was so sad when they closed and were moved to the new spot on capital I only give them a four star because the old hot dog provider that closed produce better sausage but I still get that nostalgic taste. Just missing a little bit of that snap I love the fact that it's still like a carhop. read more

Nostalgic! My 21 year old son is not in fave of hot dogs, but he does favor the hot link dog and chili cheese fries on the menu, going here at least 3-4 times a month . I love the polish dog & my hubby the chili cheese dog. Been knowing this place since kids ourselves, there was a moment when quality dropped, but their process has been redeemed back to their roots for a while now & we appreciate it! You never know behind the scenes what small businesses go through to keep the doors open during family tragedies/struggles so I always circle back or through the struggle to support. Thank you for the car window walk up service & keeping it real read more

I remember going with my dad here in the 80's, best hotdogs in town. The nachos are a must. The service has always been friendly and fast. If you want to enjoy a bit of San Jose history and enjoy a great hotdog go to Marks. great people watching and you might even catch a cool car or two in the parking lot. Did I mention the great food? read more

Hot dogs are pretty good here! Nice seating area under a shade. Service was pretty quick and friendly. You can park and stay in your car, they come to you and take your order. They have their own parking lot! read more

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Its the best hot dog stand. And sister family lives in Tracy,ca so when I go to visit her they request their about 6 hot dogs.

The food here is very good especially the chili cheese hotdog. I've been coming here since I was a child. The hot dog is big and taste very good. The service is also fast drive up and they come to your window to get the order. They have awesome service. read more

A basic, classic menu with exceptional service. I love the chili cheese dogs or chili cheese polish sausage. The staff is ALWAYS friendly with great service. Eat at the tables or get car service. I'm glad they added the french fry machine. Sorry the neighborhood can be hard on the staff, but they are always friendly and helpful. read more

Come here to visit a historical landmark and get yourself some hot dogs and chili cheese fries in SJ! Tbh the prices are not worth it. $5+ for a hot dog? A little over priced for hot dogs, especially when costco $1.50 hot dogs can get the job done. However, I still recommend visiting Mark's to visit a little history of SJ! Plus support small local business! I finally came here during the pandemic. The person came up to our car and took our order. Returned like 10 mins later with our food. Due to the pandemic, tables were closed off so we ate in the back of the truck. Overall, hot dogs were good. I don't find myself returning unless I have friends visiting out of town and want to show them a little history of SJ. read more

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Come get a taste of old school San Jose and get yourself some kraut dogs and some chili and cheese with a Oreo shake! Dogs that got that snap* Always great service and food! Pull up with your headlights on and get window service or step out and get a bench seat and check out the classic menu. They got polish too! Donate and get a marks hot dog pin while they last! https://www.preservation.org/product-page/mark-s-hot-dog-pin https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/marks-hot-dogs-giant-orange https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33020-d468171-Reviews-Mark_s_Hot_Dogs-San_Jose_California.html http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/08.01.02/dining-0231.html https://abc7news.com/marks-hot-dogs-san-jose-joey-chestnut-matt-stonie/5373792/ read more

Mark's Hot Dogs - The orange!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

Super fast service, super sweet staff(two young females), BATHROOMS(for a lady this is AMAZING!), RootBeer was perfect, food was great, and the day was made! Marks is a EastSide staple and I'm so happy it's still here to enjoy with that great San Jose hospitality! read more

Just ok. Heard great things about the hotdogs here but it was mid. And pricey given the product and the sort of place. For what they are charging, the place should be indoor and air conditioned. read more