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    Red Top

    4.2 (62 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, Fast Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RED TOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Hot dogs, chili dogs, cheese fries and onion rings
    Alexis M.

    There's nothing to say besides 10/5 stars for Red Top. Your hotdog will be cooked to perfection, your milkshake blended to excellence and your fries fried and covered with cheese. What else can you ask for?

    Hot dog with fries
    Donna W.

    Stopped at Red Top hot dog stand for the 1st time. Drove by it for years and years but never stopped so today was the day to check out the place! It was like turning back in time ! Place looks like it never changed even the signs looked like the original ones. Very small place you go in one door order your food pay move down they give you your food you put on your condiments and leave at the other door so simple The place was packed. They have plenty of places to eat outside we went across the street by the water to eat ours. The dogs were great the fries looked like ripple potato chips my daughter loved them and surprisingly I liked them too they have alot on their menu from Hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and even a cube steak sandwich. There was 4 guys working behind the counter like a well oiled machine . I going to stop again this summer on my way to the lake! And the prices aren't bad either

    Condiment setup - loved that they had garlic and thicker hot sauce available
    Laura G.

    Nostalgic factor here... only cash, limited menu, old time register, only outdoor seating. But they do what they do best! Love the cottage fries - a fry in a potato chip shape. Condiment station had the classics, plus thicker hot sauce and garlic, loved that. I say, stop here for a dog and fries, and then head to Amsdell Ice cream. A classic summer meal.

    Sarah D.

    I stopped here almost a week ago. I had a cherry milkshake, a cheeseburger and an order of onion rings. Both were great. My companion had fresh cut fries and a cheeseburger. This place is small and is cash only. You can sit outside like we did, on concrete slabs, or in your car. The service was good too. I'm glad we stopped here. It was a good time.

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    Gerald H.

    Stopped here on our way out of Buffalo and headed to Derby. Roadside shack with seating under tents and a pavilion. Staff was ultra friendly and I really appreciated them. Hot dog was ok - got it with chili. Cottage fries are fry version of potato chips with ruffles. They were the best part. My malt shake had no malt powder in it. Overall good. Would recommend .

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    Courtney E.

    Love little, cute places like this - and there is a vintage or neon sign - the food could be gross and I would still contemplate stopping. Seemed like a family run establishment and HEY THEY WERE OPEN FOR LUNCH ON A SUNDAY as advertised online. They do this little thing to the hotdog where its spiraled open then grilled. I like that. i also like cheese on my hotdog, they also do that. They also have every hotdog topping ready for you and labeled. I like that. I probably shouldve gotten another hotdog but hey we stopped a few hours later for some pizza as our entree. Their fries are like better than Chick Fil A and they do that sort of style.

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    Claire S.

    Such a cute little spot to stop during the summer! They are open most days 11-8. Check their Facebook page or sign out front to be sure. During the spring they were open Thursday - Sunday 11-3 which was perfect! The hotdogs, hamburgers and onion rings were cooked perfectly. You watch them get grilled right inside. Quick, easy, cheap and delicious. We got 2 cheeseburgers, 2 hot dogs and an onion ring for $22. Cash only. Picnic tables outside were nice and clean. Such a treat and can't wait to be back again this summer!

    Must stop to enjoy!
    Erica H.

    This was a must stop on our road trip and it did not disappoint! Incredible food and amazing crew! Thank you guys! Hot dogs and hand cut cheese fries done right!!!!

    Hot dog with Fries
    Rickey K.

    Classic American stadium style hotdog. Their dogs are signature charcoal grilled and boy can you taste the difference! Perfect size, perfect bite! A true American pastime snack! Great service and nice seating outside to enjoy in the sun!

    Hotdogs and hamburger with some fries.
    Steven M.

    I was on a drive to see the views of Lake Erie and noticed Red Top was open for lunch, and what a coincidence, I was in need of said meal. This outdoor eating establishment had the proper social distancing placards on the floor and everyone was respecting those guidelines. The one super weird and strange thing that Red Top has going for them is even during these times, this establishment is cash only. Now, being cash only in 2020 is stupid to begin with since most people carry cards and you are eliminating a good amount of business, but most establishments have evolved during this pandemic to take cards for safety reasons. The food itself was pretty standard for basic hot dogs and hamburgers (one of each is exactly what I ordered). The food here tastes made at home on the grill and if that's what you are looking for, this is the perfect place for you. Overall, even though we had to limit what we ordered due to the cash only rule, the hotdog and hamburger were both enjoyable and it was a small sense of comfort being out and about for a few minutes. This is definitely the type of place that's nice to stop at during the summer.

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    Lee S.

    Growing up in the cradle of sausage making with the likes of Malecki's, Szelagowski, Wardynski, Sahlen and Frey's, I'm hooked on New York Hot Dogs and The Red Top does it best. Though Ciff has been gone for years and there's no one to benignly insult customers, it's still a lasting institution. A loyal patron since 1966, I always fit in a visit on the shores of Lake Erie when I'm in town. The dill relish, pickled onions and house-made hot sauce dress the char-grilled dogs perfectly. Add chip fries and the Canadian influence malt vinegar and a perfect sunny breezy summer day is further enhanced. Chew, savor and rinse with a root beer milkshake and welcome to hog heaven.

    Hotdog, hamburger, fries and chocolate and strawberry milkshakes.

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    Went there with high expectations and we were pretty disappointed. Had a lousy burger, plain old hot dog and the chips/fries.

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    7 years ago

    You can always get and good hot dog and fries. Very friendly staff,good,fast service. Nice place to sit outside and enjoy the weather.

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    10 years ago

    Best Chocolate Malted Milkshakes on the planet! Very nice staff and great place to watch the sunset.

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    14 years ago

    INCREDIBLE FOOD - been there like this for decades - menu has expanded recently - to include awesome everything

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    13 years ago

    good dogs and shakes...here's the bad news...-the prices are way too high...c'mon redtop give the people a break here!!!!

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