Hot dogs and cocktails?! These are a few of my favorite things so I knew we had to check it out. From the first time we came here, the experience was great. We sat at the bar for cocktails, we chose the Texas pecan old fashioned and a whiskey sour. I had a regular hotdog which was good. Since going the first time we have been back at least 4 times! We have tried so many different things and have never been disappointed. The chili dog is good, the Philly cheesesteak and burgers are great as well. They have a seasoning on their fries which is nice as well. Jordan behind the bar is great! She is always sweet and easy to talk too. She makes sitting at the bar a wonderful experience. I really love that their house white wine on tap is a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, that was a really nice surprise! read more

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Good looking joint with a long slender profile. Wednesday, high noon. I sit at the counter. Straight to point. I order the coney style original and ice water...it's 100 degrees. I ask the for the dog to be more well done, or crispy even. I'd have asked for ripper (rippa!!) but it clearly wasn't gonna land. Pretty simple, straight forward flat grill. Not crispy but just warm. Mustard, chili sauce, onions. As it should be. Served within three minutes of ordering. The reason I was here was the chili sauce. It was good. The grind was nice and small, the texture good. If wasn't rich, but not bland. Pretty alright. Dog+water $6.50, a bargain. With tip, $10...in and out in ten minutes. Totally what I was needing. read more

Tried this place last weekend and was very impressed. Decor is warm, retro and brings you right in like you've been going there for years. Wife and I shared a double smash burger and the wife had a Philly cheese steak, both delicious. We shared an order of fries and that was plenty for both of us. We will return to try some other items. read more

I highly recommend this place, the name implies more hot dogs but it's more burger focused. Ambience is very unique, serves was exceptional! Coney dog and fish sandwich was excellent, also the seasoning on the fry's was excellent. We will be back for the burgers, they looked amazing! read more

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Tried Shorty's for the first time today. The smash burger was fantastic. I got the double with everything and it hit the spot so well. My wife got the single. She loved it. Her only regret was not getting it double , which she will next time. We got the poutine as a shared side. The gravy was very salty, so not sure I will get it again. Maybe try the fried pickles next time. I will try this place again for sure. read more

Shorty's - Burgers and Poutine - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Dogs were great, and Lauren our server was fantastic. The owner came to our table and had great stories about the building and the business. Just fantastic dogs with a few Shiners to wash them down. Great night in a beautifully quaint downtown. read more

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Mr. Bryan McVay owner and restaurateur has done it again! Created a slice of Americana on the historic downtown McKinney Square. Hot dogs, sandwiches, burgers, and cocktails served inside an old building renovated to perfection. The atmosphere is inviting with kitchen up front and visible. The long bar and seating is reminiscent of days gone by. Outside dining underneath umbrellas on the spacious walkway directly across from the courthouse is great for people watching. Every plate of food was eye catching and mouth watering. I'm a huge hot dog fan and ordered the original coney with fries and a drink. It was everything I had hoped for. Bun , dog, and chili was delicious. The chili was smooth and seasoned right. The onions on top made it memorable. This restaurant has its own vibe and stands alone in the ever growing hot dog sector. The staff was attentive and caring. I'll be back for more and to try everything on this menu. I predict this one location will expand soon. I highly recommend this restaurant. See you there soon ! read more

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I am giving Shorty's the benefit of the doubt because this was their opening week and they were clearly still ironing out the wrinkles, but they had some really really great food and I know they will figure it We stopped in here on a whim while walking around downtown and needed a quick bite. There is limited seating inside, mostly 2 person tables or bar seating, but the vibes are perfect -- wow! We loved the decorations and view of the grill. While waiting for a table there are plenty of shops to check out around the downtown square. Unfortunately, once we were seated we waited a significant amount of time before anyone stopped by our table & also waited a while for our food. The staff was apologetic and explained that they are still learning the ropes and getting staff online - I don't expect this to be a universal experience. Prices are very reasonable, but they do align with the portion sizes. The menu is small, but has unique flavors for hot dogs, burgers, and fries a long with the classics. We opted for burger, fries, and a hot dog and were blown away! With the first bite of the burger, it flew to the top of my "best burger" list! The gravy on the poutine had a robust flavor profile and was perfectly salty, I would love if there was a bit more cheese. The cony style chili paired perfectly with the crispy french fries! We did not get a drink during this visit, but I would love to come back for one because their cocktail menu was well crafted and pours around the restaurant looked amazing. read more

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Awesome Coney Dogs & Sonoran Dogs! Great beer! Our server Lauren was the bomb! Owner Bryan came by to welcome us to Shorty's. It was a great experience and some of the best hot dogs in Texas! read more

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We slept on this place and what a mistake. Bomb smash burgers and Philly. The sesame seed bun on the burger was great. I loved the creeaminess of the American cheese on the King smash burger. The Hoagie roll on the Philly held up to the juices to the last bite. Recommend the shorty sauce with the burger, the Philly and the fries. We will make it a point to go back for the whitefish sandwich and conies. Ordered an Irish coffee, so good. Came with a little cookie dessert, yum! The dining room is small but the decor is retro and very cool. Must try in downtown McKinney. read more

Shorty's - Chili cheese fries. It takes you back to old fashioned GOOD chili dog chili. - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

The food was fantastic & the service is on point! They care a lot about preparing you good quality fair priced food in a very timely fashion. Highly recommend this place & will be back!!! read more

Shorty's - The original with chili & cheese. - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Adrian (for short) was the best. Great hot dogs and cocktails. Chili topping was fantastic!! read more

Shorty's - Adrian (for short) was the best. Great hot dogs and cocktails. - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

YES! They DO have Detroit style Coney Island Dogs You can find these terrific Coney Island Dogs in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Houston and other big cities, but Dallas is a virtual desert when it comes to the Coney Island Hot Dog. A Coney Island dog is a beef frankfurter in natural casing, nestled in a soft, steamed bun. Its topped with all meat, beanless NON-SPICY chili, diced white onions, and yellow mustard distinguishes it from the ordinary hot dog. (They will customize it to your liking.) The Coney Island dog has been featured on several food television shows, including Food Wars, and Man v. Food. According to the Smithsonian Museum, the origin of the Coney Island hotdog is a UNIQUELY AMERICAN STORY. Dix Coney Island in Denton, TX comes close to making a good Coney Island but the chili they use is spicy. This is an error. Also Chips in Dallas and Plano makes an attempt, but they're not quite a Coney Island. Shorty's Coneys is located right on the Square in downtown McKinney. A slice right out of 1962 America. A vibrant shopping area where you will see lots of "old school" businesses and free trolley cars. Shorty's Coneys is a clean, comfortable, well organized establishment. Although they do sell adult beverages. It's a great place for kiddos. I will often see mom's meeting there for lunch with their young children. There's a section where they have cartoons on a couple of televisions. It's a fun, retro place. The service was excellent. We were greeted within 10 seconds of walking in the door taken to a table immediately. They got our drink order within one minute of being seated. The food was served within five minutes of ordering. The french fries were so hot. I had to let them cool down first. They have genuine Coca-Cola products, including Coke Zero. I've not had a burger there, but I saw others and they look terrific. But if YOU want to be in the "Cool Kids Club", make sure you order a Coney Island. When I was younger, I would always order two, recently I only ordered one. I couldn't resist, the wife and I ordered one more which we shared. They're that good. Clean bathrooms with paper towels, not the germ spreading blow dryers. They bring the credit card gadget right to your table so you don't have to worry about your card vanishing for a while. And like ALL better establishments, there is no evil surcharge for using a credit card. I drove 42 miles round-trip to visit this restaurant. It was well worth every mile. Hopefully they will open a location in North Dallas or Plano soon. But if they don't, I WILL make the drive to McKinney. Shorty's Coneys is open late. Very late on weekends. read more

Shorty's - Coney Island Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Ate here with a friend recently. Got a burger and fries. Burger had good flavor, fries could have been more crisp. (normally i would send back but had a time crunch this visit) Service was good, our drinks stayed filled and we were checked on from time to time. Fun atmosphere-retro feeling. Price point was good for the portions. read more

Nice addition to the square! I've dined in once and it was really good, but my take out order not so much. For that reason, I recommend eating in!! The interior is really cool and I like all the added decor, like the TV's near the back of the restaurant and the sign that shows what song is currently playing. It's a really retro kind of vibe. I like that Shorty's is open late and you can come here to get a quick bite. We got a standard hotdog and tasty smash burger, along with the truffle fries the first go around and everything tasted good. Food price is super reasonable as well! read more

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Excellent service and food. The place was very clean and it was relatively easy to get a spot at the bar around 12:45PM for 1 person. Food isn't sloppy, just very good. Excellent dogs and truffle fries. read more

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Food was ok. We ordered two hot dogs, one plain and one with chilli and a chicken bacon spicy ranch sandwich. Sandwich I recommend. Bacon was crispy and chicken was well cooked wasn't dry at all. I opted for it because it was the only thing with greens on it. The ambiance was great and loved the vibe. The venue looked beautiful, restored the charm and intrinsic feel of historic McKinney. Did wish for more green items like a salad. Maybe they'll add it later. Overall, a good spot for greasy food and drinks. A great addition to the square. Also, service was great they were very nice and attentive. read more

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After not receiving service nearby, we went into Shorty's and were taken care of. Good food, great service by Adrian (?). Fast and personable service. We would return. read more

I've been coming to this place since they opened earlier this year and everything I've had is amazing. The atmosphere is really nice and cozy and the staff is super friendly. Our server was Maddie and she was super kind, brought all our food out quickly and made the experience overall a 10/10. read more

I really wish I would've taken a picture before I devoured this delicious burger... but, alas, it was too tasty for me to waste a single second snapping a photo! Shorty's is such a gem. Delicious fresh food, kind and informative employees and the best owner! The vibes are incredible too - design is gorgeous. Highly recommend the burger - it's smash style - and with the fries? Perfection. An incredible addition to the McKinney square! read more

Shorty's - Burger + fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

What a throwback when you walk into Shorty's. The stuff is so fun and friendly you feel like a member of a family before you're even seated. The menu is a fun trip down memory lane with things like fish sandwiches and coneys. There is a sweet libation menu and you're going to want to try every drink so be aware you're going to want to make this a repeat visit for some time!! The decor is reminiscent of a restaurant from yesteryear. Will definitely be a spot we frequent. read more

Great service and great burger, I had the bacon bbq smash and their fancy fries + ketchup

As a native New Yorker, a great hot dog is important in my life. Been to Coney Island more times than I can count, this place here in McKinney doesn't disappoint, it impresses me. The hot dogs here are really, really good. I spend a lot of time on my music hobby, and took a break one day and came here, I left feeling like I need to come back. Fries were also good. Thank you to the server as well! read more

Service 3 Food 4 Price 3 Ambiance 3 Owner was right in front of me while I was sitting at bar and didn't bother saying hello. Welcome in or anything. This was the first few day after they opened. Was told the liquor wasn't available for guests but yet they had it displayed. lol read more

Shortys is fast becoming our favorite burger joint. The food is consistently delicious. The Bacon BBQ Smash burger is delicious and perfectly prepared. My husband loves the Chili Cheese Smash burger and we both love the Fancy Fries with truffle oil and Parmesan. Both the Blackberry Smash and the Watermelon Crawler are refreshing on a hot day. The service is excellent. Highly recommend! read more

The food at Shorty's was good. There wasn't a whole lot of options, but sometimes less is more. We had a classic single cheeseburger and a Philly cheesesteak and an order of fries. The portions aren't huge so order up if you're hungry. The service was great also. Overall, a solid pick read more

Food was amazing !!! Drinks were great !!lovedddd the ambiance! Small & quaint !! Loved sitting at the bar too!

What a gem this restaurant is. The staff is very engaging and personable. The atmosphere is awesome with a retro feel making the classic american menu even better. The food and sauces are all scratch made to order and full of flavor. We can't wait to go back and try some other of the menu items. Don't sleep on the pickle chips as they are some of the best I've ever had. Get a side of their Dr Pepper bbq sauce to put on anything! read more

Good food on McKinney Square. Not a lot of seating. We sat outside, there was an festival downtown and we could hear a band playing. read more

Shorty's - Double smashburger, hotdog and fries. - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

What a great experience. The food was fantastic. We had the signature coney, smash burger with bacon and fancy fries. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. What a fun time. I'll definitely be coming back. Great bar service too. read more

Great Dogs, service and a great place to eat. The outside setting was great and having my dog with me made his day!

Alright, I'm not one to boast restaurant burgers, especially because I cook a mean smashburger after years of practice-- but holy sh*t. Best smash-burgers you can get in the area. Great service, and the old school vibes are a really nice touch that I appreciate. If you don't go here you are quite literally doing yourself a disservice. I'm upset it took me this long to figure out about it even though they just opened in March 2026. This place will be insanely popular in the coming years. read more

Beer was served in a warm glass. My wife and I had single burgers. Just ok. Buns were a bit stale and too thick for single meat thickness. Also had a coney dog. Also just ok. Coney dogs traditionally have steamed buns. Bun was stale and dry and the chili flavor lacked a bit. Not sure we will be back. read more

The patio was small but nice. The food was amazing and brought out fresh. I had the bacon bbq burger and I loved it. We did the fried cheese as an app and we will definitely be trying the fried pickles next time. The staff is super friendly. I definitely think this place should have picked a bigger spot because it is popular and it is really good. read more

The single smash burger was out of this world! Fries were perfect and my Old Fashioned was top notch. First time here but I will be back often. Great service too my burger was served up hot and fast. Great job Shorty's! read more

One of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've had in a while. Tasted better with each bite. Really liked the layout of the restaurant and clean read more

I'll keep this short and sweet. Food was excellent. Drinks were excellent. Service was excellent and it's adorable on the inside. Very laid-back easy-going place. Loved it. We will frequent this place for sure. read more

Shorty's - Cheesesteak - Hot Dogs Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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The King Smash had me coming back a second time and did not disappoint my craving! The burger, the cheese, the bun.... perfection together. I would rate this as my current favorite burger in NTX. read more

This is our new Friday night spot! Fish sandwich is killer tasty. My daughter can't decide if it's better than the chicken sandwich so she got both to home leftovers. I hope the do a corn dog maybe will see . Love this new place great indoor and outdoor dining read more

Great concept, great food, friendly staff. Kaven and Melissa are amazing. Cocktails are on point...NY Sour is delicious!!