I've been hearing a lot about this place from some locals to the area. Today I had the chance to swing by and see what the hype is all about. Parking was a breeze today but there's no a lot of parking spaces on the street so I'm assuming it fills up quick. On entering it was semi crowded in the booths so I sat at the counter. Sadly I was not greeted on entering. The place felt like nothing has changed since they opened. A very old school vibe keeping things neat and simple. I decided to order a hot dog with chili and onions and a order of fries with gravy. I wanna point out that my food was ready in no longer than two minutes super fast and was hot. The dog it's self was not very snappy but had a good taste. The bun was warm fresh and soft. The chili was tasteful not hearty very soupy like. The fries you could tell where frozen but cooked to perfection. The gravy was a great topping not salty like you would expect. One thing I wanna note is there is no cheese here and that was a bummer to me cause who doesn't love cheese on there hot dog or fries? The prices are great coming in around $2 bucks a dog and $2 bucks for fries. If you drink sodapop your charged by the refill. The waiter was friendly and attentive refilling my water and making sure everything was ok. Overall I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in the area. read more

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Fries with gravy were amazing! Get the "hotdog with everything" aka their chili dog. You will not be disappointed. Service was super fast and the staff was very courteous. Our food was served less than 5 minutes after placing our order. I will surely come back to Shorty's next time I'm in "Worshington." 5/5 stars. P.s. its cash only read more

Shorty's Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - Washington, Pennsylvania

I wish I could give this Shorty's a 6-7 star rating but I'll settle for 5 stars !! My husband & I ate once at another Shorty's location but we like the original one in downtown Washington the best. When you walk into this place...it's like stepping back in time. When you imagine an old fashioned diner, you think of this one. Even though it really has an old feel to it, it's always been very clean !! My husband used to eat here with his dad when he was a little kid. His dad worked at the courthouse & would take my husband to work & they would eat lunch there. The first time my husband took me here...I was pleasantly surprised & we've been eating there for almost 30 yrs. now !! I always get 2 hot dogs with everything & the tasty gravy fries !! My husband gets 3 dogs with everything & gravy fries with a glass of buttermilk. (I don't know of many places you can get a glass of buttermilk. ) We've found the food to be totally DELICIOUS !! These gravy fries are simply the best I've ever eaten & there's always just the right amount of chili & onions on extremely awesome beef hot dogs !! The service is always very fast (even when they are packed) & the staff very friendly. If you're looking to eat incredible chili dogs & gravy fries (in a totally neat "old diner" atmosphere) ....I definately recommend the Shorty's in downtown Washington, PA !! read more

If you visit Washington, Pennsylvania, you have to stop at Shorty's. Their traditional hotdogs, hamburgers and fries haven't changed in decades, and their flavors are a staple of the community. read more

Creepy old wood and dark inside. But some really yummy dogs. Cheap enough. Not quite friendly enough. Believe it is cash only. Not worth a trip to Washington just to dine there but if you are already there... read more

I am only writing to balance out some of these five-star reviews.... Com'on people! Its cheap hot dogs on cheap buns. Enough already. I guess if you have sentimental attachment, rave on. But for someone looking for a place in Washington who is not hung over, having heart palpitations, and craving nitrates, you can do better even here in this town. read more

Best chilidogs/hotdogs and fries in western PA hands down. Love the oldschool atmosphere, service, and prices. Love this place.

I really was hoping to give this cute little diner a four or five stars review. I was really syked to visit this diner after reading all of the on-line reviews. I was extremely disappointed in the hamburger. After one bite, I was done with it. I always eat my sandwich opened faced to save on calories and so that I can enjoy the meat more. This burger was beyond horrible. It definitely was a processed meat and frozen before being cooked. It reminded me of a high school cafeteria or something that you may get in a place where they have to stretch the dollar.. I love fries with gravy. They were served hot. I loved the atmosphere!! The place is a flashback in time. Also, this place almost reminded me of a Harlem NYC diner. This is a positive statement. The employees are nice and work very hard. I do have a question. I know that the menu is consistent. The same thing day after day, year after year, and decade after decade. What is with the roast beef??? How did that get on the daily menu?? read more

Full disclosure, I took the kids for dogs at George's Coney Island yesterday... A good friend who had been to Shorty's several, as in 20, years ago suggested I go there as I was in Washington on business. A mini Coney Island I was told. In that, I was not disappointed! Although much smaller than the Worcester icon, the booths, menu (the one one the wall) and the food was remarkably similar. One thing missing was the massive amount of...defacement/nostalgia that Coney Island booths bear. At Shortys, the booths were pristine, or as pristine as a multi generational booth can be. I carved my name into a Coney Island booth when I was in High School. Almost, cough cough, 15? years ago! Yeah right, it's been carved over several times since then. But the carvings add ambience. But I digress. Both restos have the same signature dog...dog, bun, chili, onions and mustard. Both are excellent.....but, the chili was better at Shortys while the actual frankfurter itself was better at Coney Island. The tie breaker is in the onions. Cut too small at Shortys. Hell, it was close to a brunoise! Well cut, but too small to add enough flavour. Note to both places...step up on your mustard! What your using is far to mild, ie flavourless. Shortys does serve fries, a missing element in Worcester, but frankly, the fries were lackluster and the gravy was, well, just not good. No need to expand on that, it's a hot dog place after all. The service was fantastic! Overall, if I lived in Washington PA I would be a regular. If you live in this area, frequent it. We're losing these hometown lunch counters far too quickly. Do you want TGI Fridays as your only lunch option. Dear god I hope not! I'll be back in the area in 6 months and I'll be having lunch there again! read more

I grew up eating Shorty's hotdogs and I can honestly say that 23 years of hotdogs-these have not changed a bit!! And yes, before you ask-that is a good thing!!! Their chili sauce is amazing!! Make sure you get one with "everything!" Its totally worth it!! They offer other sandwiches and stuff but I would stick with the hotdogs-that is after all their specialty!!! read more

Three with everything, and gravy fries. Heaven. Why they have not chained this place beyond PA is beyond me ---- a must stop if your traveling through. read more

I hate the hot dogs. They have casing on them. Burgers are okay. Little thin burgers. I love the fries with gravy. I also like the hot roast beef. One thing that is missing- no cheese in the place! Super cheap pricing. read more

I went to this place on a hot day and got hot dogs with everything and fry with gravy and a fountain Coke and drank pretty fast and wanted a refill and only a half a glass unless u pay for another pop never go again read more

Wonderful hotdogs and great fries with gravy. Great service. Would highly recommend. A +++

"Three with everything and gravy fries, please". There. You've just ordered one of the best meals of your life....which just became shorter because of it. read more

This is the first place I ever ate at in Washington Pennsylvania when you first walk in you will feel like your walking into a Norman Rockwell painting. They feature hot dogs that are very good and come with whatever toppings you want. This place has been there for years and is a favorite amongst locals. read more

Love shortys. Good food at a good price. That sounds like a cliche tag line, but it's sincere this time.

My favorite hotdogs in the world. I get 4 with everything fries and gravy eat the fries and dip the dogs in the left over gravy. perfect place to get lunch, kids love it, not real bad price, been there since i was born same owners. wife gets hot beef ad fries extra gravy. chocolate milk. i could eat here 3 days a week and once ate 8 dogs. i want one right now...i love shortys, if u like a good crisp wienie soft bun good chili onion you gotta hit it up.hot dogs cooking in the window on a hot stove with 50 years of flavor...wash pa heirloom. read more

BEST place to stop for lunch in Washington Pa!

The Shorty's location at the Washington Mall has been closed for a few years now. The Shorty;s on West Chestnut St. is great, The food is the fastest in town. read more

I have not been back home to Washington for over 25 yrs but I still crave Shorty's hot dogs and fries with gravy. When I was young had their dogs 3 days a week! Live in calif now and have NEVER found one to compare. If you get a chance visit this place you won't be sorry. read more

A cheap hot dog in a cheap bun. Legend has it, it's good. The lack of plastic gloves used when touching the food would not go over in Allegheny County. It would be a Health violation. It doesn't seem to matter to the clientele, here. read more

I am sorry to all who think this place is amazing, but i cannot give it more than two stars...I am not saying the OTHER Shorty's in town isn't great- (there are 2...one on Jefferson and one on W Chestnut) but the one I ate at on W. Chestnut did not live up to the hype at all. The first star I give is for price- its extremely cheap. Overall, we got 4 hotdogs, a burger and fries and the total was only $11. Second star is for the speed of service- we waited about 15 seconds and our food was already bagged up and ready to go. I ordered two hotdogs with everything, and my friend ordered a Hamburger and fries with gravy. He wanted cheese on his burger and fries, but they do not have cheese here, in any way shape or form.The lettuce was wilted beyond recognition on the burger, plus the entire thing was smashed down almost completely flat. The chili on the dogs was very bland- it did not taste like anything at all. Not sure why people rave about the food...but next time I will try the original Shorty's on Jefferson in hopes of a better meal. read more

Love this place! Hasn't been touched since the 20's or 30's. Hope it never is! 2 with everything and gravy fries. Chili, onions and mustard are perfect on their dogs. Fries are piping hot and crisp with enough gravy to give you that great flavor and not drown them! Service is friendly and fast! Cash only so be prepared, but prices are so good lunch for two with tip is under $20! read more

The food is delicious and cooked right. The staff are as nice as can be. They remember what you order and the food takes less than a minute to come out. People say that the downside is that it's cash only but they do have a ATM inside the restaurant. Give it a shot it's great. read more