The banner hanging at the entrance says it all, "Best Burgers and Best Diner" in Shelby County…read more And, there's something comforting about entering a new, unfamiliar spot and being greeted like you're a regular. I ordered one of the more popular items (because I asked) the chili dog with onions and mustard - it hit the spot! The bun was steamy soft. The combo included crinkle fries. The fries were the crinkle variety and served piping hot, fried golden crispy and seasoned well. Yes, it's a bit of a well worn hole in the wall as described by some Yelpers, but I discovered that's because its well loved. There was a contestant stream of customer at mid afternoon - old, young and everyone in between, and the employees seemed to know many of them. I will certainly return to try their hamburger!

Tony's Hot Dogs in Birmingham is the kind of place you'd drive past a hundred times if you didn't…read moreknow better. No frills. No gimmicks. Just a tiny, iconic hole in the wall that exists for one reason: to serve hot dogs that mean business. When you walk in, you already know you're not here for the décor. You're here because you're craving a hot dog and you want it done right. I ordered the Chicago dog, which showed up looking like it had zero intention of fitting politely inside its bun. This thing was juicy, oversized, and required a concerning amount of napkins. The pickles were crisp, the peppers had the right bite, the mustard was exactly what it should be. Everything hit. The only thing missing was that neon green relish that looks radioactive but somehow makes a Chicago dog official. I kind of missed it. A little. Then I got adventurous. Mistake number one. I ordered the Beef Sandwich, what I can only describe as a sloppy joe with a pickle on top. It sounded bold. It tasted... fine. Not terrible. Not memorable. Just sort of there. It's like I betrayed the hot dog gods and they let me know. My colleague went with the burger, which Tony's is apparently campaigning as "best of" material with the local news crowd. He said it was decent and a great value. High praise in burger language. Now the onion rings? Absolute perfection. Crispy, golden, and cooked exactly the way onion rings should be cooked. No notes. If I had stuck strictly to the hot dogs, this would've been an easy five-star situation. But I strayed. That's on me. Four stars. Next time, I'm staying loyal to the dogs.

If you want a chili dog in BHM, there is no other choice. Heck, if you want a chili dog, go to BHM…read morefor this one. My first time at this place, I was debating the condiments for my two dogs. The cook was so cool, he prepped me a third on the house his preferred way. So friendly. So tasty. Ambiance-wise, don't expect much, but it's ideal for a chili dog spot!

OMG!!! I drive a distance for these always fresh hot dogs. About 4-5 bits and it's over. I am…read moregreeted with kindness and a smile every time. You must try them and thank me later. It's a small place nice but I always eat in the car and drive.

Great food! Fast and friendly service!…read more I love coming to this location and I wish so badly that they were opened on the weekends. Oh well..... just got to get by whenever I can during the week. T hey have an environment that's great to enjoy your meal comfortably without feeling rushed.

It's been 27 years since I last had Gus' Hot Dogs; back from 1995 to 1999, I ate there five days a…read moreweek. I switched jobs and never made it back until today. Back in the day, Gus' had the best hot dogs this side of The Varsity in Atlanta. I finally made it back today and got the two-hot-dog meal--mustard only--with fries and a drink. Even though it's a new owner, nothing has changed; they're still just as great. I completely forgot how amazing the fries were; nobody beats Gus' on fries. You order at the counter and they call you when it's ready, which took about four minutes. I'm guessing the guy taking orders is the owner; he's super friendly. I got there around 11 a.m. and there was a steady stream of customers the whole 30 minutes I was there. They seemed to know everyone's name, which is a sign of good food--plenty of regulars! Overall, it tastes just like I remember. If I had to pick three things for my last meal, Gus' Hot Dogs would definitely be on the list.

I grew up in Birmingham Alabama in the seventies and eighties and I remember the Travis food truck…read moreback then and it was all lovely! The burgers were great the Franks are great and though I've never tried the veggie burger my father has even though he has passed away he told me that it was awesome so I've got to try it. Fast food is going to trash but this fast food has not gone to nothing but higher Heights it still exactly how I remembered it. I was just talking with my daughter just now and asked her if she had ever had a Travis, when I was young we called it the TRAVIS BEARBURGER back in those days everything was BEAR FRANKS BEAR BEEF FRANKS. The animal bear is not an ingredient it was a Chicago style that Travis made famous! I can't wait to go and when I do I'll give pictures and a much better review

Travis Chicago style is the old standby in Birmingham. Always consistent, always quick, always…read morefriendly, you get the idea. I've seen them in various parts of town so chances are you've seen them around the Birmingham area at least once or twice. Known for their burgers and polish dogs the menu serves up delicious food that's saucy and fresh. They even have some vegan options for you. My go to is the polish dog that comes with a welcomed large polish sausage, onions and peppers drenched in their special sauce. The polish sausage is thick and seasoned with garlic. The hot dog bun and everything in between is a must try!

Their mushroom burger with Swiss cheese and carmelized onions is fantastic! It's on the smallish…read moresize but everything is nowadays! It's all about the food, baby and their fries AND their tater tots are some of the best ever! Casual booths and outdoor picnic tables with paper towel rolls handy on the table. Come here for a casual delicious hamburger and fries. It's really worth a drive and you should thank me if you get to try this combo here!! Really it's our favorite burger joint!

I forgot to mention that we went back last week and we really enjoyed it. I forgot to add that to…read moremy review! Great burgers and very good prices.

Day number 3 of food reviews from this year's Birmingham Restaurant Week and honestly this one is…read morevery disappointing. This is on Stephen's Dogs and More. Once again anytime I review a new place I do my best to have at least one other person try it and this time it was a total of 4 of us. Yes 4 unsatisfied customers. I do not get joy out of posting bad reviews but it is what it is. We all ordered the same hotdogs The Blue Devil and The Jordan. Let's start with The Blue Devil it's just a chili cheese dog with just chili and cheese no onion no mustard how most usually come. First bit it was okay nothing special the hotdogs was lukewarm and the chili tasted like straight out of a can and the cheese was cold and not melted and a bun pulled right out of the bag so wasn't toasted or steamed almost stale tasting. Super disappointing. 5/10 The next one was The Jordan which consisted of Kraut Sauce (Kraut, Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onions). Same boiled hotdog same tasting bun but the Kraut sauce helped a lot. This was actually really good and a step up from the last one but unfortunately it was also lukewarm. 6/10 Stati Jones had this to say "I could make that at home myself. 6/10" Rashad Caldwell also had this to say "My thoughts on the Hot dog food truck is it taste like something I can cook at home really the chili cheese dog taste like store bought like out of a can and the other one it tasted decent. I give it a 3/10." Unfortunately Anthony W Evans II didn't make the deadline to send in his thoughts because he was stuck protecting and serving but just no he didn't really enjoy it and said never again. All in all I think it's safe to say we will never try this again unless something changes. It felt like there was no love no care for their product and I hate that because we are huge hotdog fans and we left feeling disappointed. When I go to a food truck or restaurant that sells hotdogs I don't want something that taste like I made it at home thats why I choose to go to a Gus's Hot Dogs or a Tonys Hot Dogs or even a Sneaky Petes and an honorable mention to Paul's Hotdogs & Grill Inc. I want something I can't recruit at home. But hey I personally wouldn't recommend it but if you'd like to try them for yourself, then check this place out.

As a regular patron of Stephens I can tell you there is NOTHING bad on this truck. He recently…read moreadded new menu items including chicken salad and even it is amazing! If you haven't tried this hot dog wagon you are missing out. LOTS of people have tried to duplicate this wagon and every one has failed miserably

I love HH! Their burgers and dogs are good but their breakfast is where they shine. I highly…read morerecommend the biscuits and gravy. Soft buttery biscuits and the gravy tastes home made. If you're looking for a sweet treat- their milkshakes are so good. My husband loves the peanut butter banana. The service is always quick and staff is friendly. Also love the drive thru perk!

Excellent food, service, and quality! They always treat my elderly father very well and patiently…read moreexplain the menu options to him. Couldn't ask for better service!

The staff were phenomenal! The meal was made when I ordered so really fresh, I did have to wait a…read morebit to get it. The kitchen looked spotless. Classic options for burgers and fries. I will say I wish they had a vegan option for all their burgers. The flavor profile for the vegan burger was good but it would have been cool to choose different flavor profiles based on their menu. I'm sure you can ask for substitutions however I didn't. I ordered it as is! They had an option for Tator tots however I decided to go with fries! Perfect place to grab a bite while watching the game!

Food first, thoughts after... My go to order is the black…read morebean burger add fried egg with a side of fries. With the 5% tip that puts me a little over $15. Made fresh to order. For fast food a little pricey but overall worth it to me. Located at the edge, a very nice hang out spot especially when the weather is allowing. The fries remain crispy and fresh even after cooled down. Located on green springs with spacious parking. A good recommendation!