Of course you can't talk about this place without talking about the PLACE. This is the definition…read moreof Hole-in-the-wall fo sho. After figuring out parking and entering Gus's the first thing I thought : " where do I stand" lol " how do I order?" Then the aroma you are hit with while trying to figure things out...let's you know I mone figure this out and leave with sumin one way or another. we ordered two each of the Chili Cheese Dogs with onion and mustard. Very Friendly service, we felt like Fans before the first bite which happened shortly after returning to our car parked on the curb. Wow LOVE @ 1st BITE!!!! this will be hard to copy on this planet!!!! The best aroma, the best flavor of chili, bun, grilled hot dog experience EVER!!!! Every bite was a Mmmmm moment!!!!

Decided to pop by here for my first BRW stop of 2026. This isn't a big establishment so there were…read morea few people in line when we arrived for an early Saturday lunch. The staff were amazing. & so accommodating. The Birmingham restaurant week special is a great deal. You get to select two hotdogs, chips & drink for $14. The food is made to order & was so delicious. We dined inside but it is small so keep this is mind. You can opt to dine outside also. I hadn't been here in 5 years, which is wild. I always love a good hotdog & Gus's never disappoints. I highly recommended checking out their Birmingham restaurant week special!! Street parking is the only option so plan accordingly.

Great little hole in the wall hotdog and more, joint. It's family oriented and they make you feel…read morelike family. Delicious and greasy, just like you want from a place like this. Portions are great as well as prices. Fries cooked to perfection and flavorful. We will be back each time we head towards Argo area! Thanks Luke's!!

I was really happy to learn that Luke's hotdogs and burgers existed. Why? Because this is the…read moreoffspring of Paul's hotdogs! I miss Paul's so much. A lot!!! It was busy when I arrived on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the hotdog special. The hotdogs had a nice flavor but I wish had been hotter in temp. Fries were amazing!! Location was easy to find and right off the highway. I will definitely return to try a burger next! It's a little small inside but table seating is available and one outdoor picnic table.

Yelp! Finally made it to LoLo's and it's about time. Bae and I stopped in for lunch right before…read moreclosing, 2:00 pm, and grabbed some good stuff. Bae got 2 slaw dogs and some fries. Gone! He say they were so good. I barely hot my picture. I got their triple club sandwich with an order of fries. This stuff here good. I wondered why this place be crowded and added a drive thru? These people nice and this food is good. Y'all already know, I'LL BE BACK! YELP!

Bologna Sandwich 5/5 Service 10/5…read moreOnion Rings 3/5 The true definition of southern hospitality. A restaurant run by a family that treats you like family. It was my first time and they took the time out to suggest items to me and ask me what I liked. I even had input from another diner who was apparently a regular, who told me to get the bologna sandwich. And BOY was it delicious. HUGE. Couldn't eat it all in one setting. I liked it because it was on white bread, the bologna was thick sliced and charred (which a good piece of bologna always has) and the toppings were fresh. The only reason I gave it four stars is really no fault of their own. It's just the onion rings were too greasy. I know, I literally ordered a fried side, but they were like drenched. Perhaps it was just my batch. When I'm in Fultondale, though, I'll definitely be stopping by. I want to come back for the hotdog which is supposed to be the standout.

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.

I received very good service when I went to this location. People normally don't leave good reviews…read morebut the service was so good from the young lady on the grill, i had to. Keep up the good work and keep that positive attitude, you were amazing!

I experienced SUPER friendly service from the time I entered. The staff here is great , even…read moreduring the busy lunch rush! My order was taken quickly and it didn't take long for me to get my food. Hot and freshly made, my food was DELISH! The restaurant was pretty clean but my table was a little sticky. I got it all cleaned up though. No worries. This was my first time at this location. It's located in a busy strip mall but I didn't have any issues getting in and out.

Always a great hotdog and friendly service . fresh, made to order with good selection of chips and…read morecold drinks. It's hard to pass up a hotdog from Ernie's .

When i tell you I've been trying to track this hot dog stand down for months! I am always in the…read moremood for a good hot dog and i always seem to just miss them. Finally caught up with them today. The staff was beyond friendly, and they were accommodating to my off the menu hot dog request. I polished it off before i got out of the parking lot and i regret nothing. If you see them on the road, stop by and give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

Great different burgers and sandwiches. The onion rings and friez are tasty. Try them dipped in…read moretheir dirty ranch. I had the mushroom Swiss burger with Chipotle ranch pasta salad. Everything was cooked fresh. Pasta salad was fresh and different. Order at the counter, serve your own drink, they bring food to your table kind of place. Around 5 miles off I65. Nice folks. Take the easy drive and try this place. We'll be back.

Really good fries. They were out of waffle fries and onion rings. Someone ordered the Reuben and…read moresaid it was the best they ever had. Clean.

Sol's Hot Dogs is a long-standing business in Birmingham, Alabama. I had never tried there before…read moreand today was the day to try what cannot be argued a hot dog from a business that has stood the test of time. Service was okay, though when I asked what kind of hot dogs they used, they had no clue. I ordered two hot dogs. The total was over eight dollars and honestly, the hot dogs were not good. The chili was weak and the meat topping looked and tasted like it had been out way too long. The hot dogs were also low quality. The ambiance was decent enough. I can't see myself returning.

Sol's Hog Dogs is a staple. I don't know their historical background BUT they really have been…read morearound forever!! The location in Norwood is what I remember growing up. I had been trying to get my hands on some Sol's since before Easter. Unfortunately, they don't answer their phones. So annoying! The day I visited for lunch, it was packed. I placed my order at the counter and they call out your order when it's ready. This could cause some confusion. What if multiple people ordered the same thing?! I had no issue with my order but there's definitely a more effective way...... My 2 hotdogs (well done) all the way were fantastic!!. Fries were just okay. Skinny and borderline greasy. I still ate them all up! lol Next time I will dine in instead of eating in the car. Highly recommend. You are certain to take in the rich history they have created within the walls of Sol's hotdogs!

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.

A must try Bham hot dog joint. I was in the mood for a cheeseburger today so I got that instead of…read moremy usual chili cheese dogs. The food is made fresh to order so you have a brief wait but it's usually not too long. This is a very busy place for breakfast and at lunch time for a lot of the people who work in the Tarrant area. My cheeseburger was really good and the fries were hot out of the fryer so they were great as well.

Their Quality went to crap! always been a hole in the wall but was fairly good over the years. now…read morethough, not so! Hot dogs barely warmer than room temp. fries not fresh and the buns were dried like they were opened yesterday. They have one more shot at this.