1st timers! Friendly service, super clean, busy for Sunday lunch, cooked to order made correctly. Great patio seating with misters, nice interior seating. Loved their onion rings, I'd call them onion straws. Ordered well done dog and it was cooked perfectly. Chili was okay, not spicy as we prefer. Pepsi products like their original days. Pasta salad was good. Will be back and try other items. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Requested well done and it was perfect - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I really wanted to like Ted's and was excited to give it a try, but for $20, the food and overall experience were disappointing. The food was cold, the fried items were greasy, and the strawberry milkshake was runny. Some of that may have been related to the wait- after ordering at the drive-through speaker, it took 18 minutes to reach the window and receive my order, despite there being only one car in front of me. There were a few other misses. I specifically asked whether the onion rings were breaded or battered and was told breaded -- they're battered. I also received no napkins or condiments, and none were offered, which was surprising for a meal involving hot dogs and fried food. Most of my Yelp reviews are positive, and it takes a lot for me to leave a negative one. I really did want to like this place, but for the price, cold and lackluster food just wasn't worth it. I won't be going back. read more

To call this a "Chicago" dog is a disgrace. It should not have jalapeños or a hot sauce. As a Chicago native, the only thing worse would be to add ketchup. The one good thing about the hot dog was the charred flavor and snap of the sausage. Otherwise I was far from impressed and will continue to support and love Portillos. read more

TED TALK Hello, welcome to my Ted Talk. Today we will be talking about Hot Dogs and More. At Teds you get the presumption it is the In and Out of Hot Dogs, but they more than just dogs on the menu, they have chicken and cow as well. Yes, they have steak and chicken sandwiches, and burgers, not to mention, sausage and bratwursts. As far as sides, they keep it simple with fries or onion rings. They have shakes and other treats as well to round out the meal. With plenty of toppings you can customize your hot dog to your heart's desire. You have to order what toppings you want when you order, but you if you can catch them making your order, you can tell them to add toppings while it is constructed. The foot long hot dog is long and skinny. The bun is nothing fancy. I wish it was more of a better quality craft bun. I added chili to my hot dog but it left much to be desired. To me it lacked seasoning and was bland. The inside is somewhat small but there is a patio for additional seating. I'd be willing to try other things on the menu. You can come away with spending about $10- 20 per person. I know what you're thinking, but Costco is not close by. read more

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I had been anxiously awaiting the opening of this Ted's Hotdog location. I've been to the Tempe location several times before but this new location is close to where my job is. The interior seems smaller than the Tempe location with less interior tables, but there are outdoor tables for the cooler weather. Counter service where you can customize your hotdog any way you'd like. Definitely some opening kinks to work out but the hotdog was still as good as I remember. read more

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I've been to the Ted's in Tempe a number of times, but this was my first visit to the Ted's in Chandler. I has pleased to see quite a few upgrades: the building is more modern with a more spacious interior, you no longer have to wait in a long line for your food...here you order at the counter and call your number when it's ready, the menu is large and easy to read, and other improved conveniences. There were more employees working here and they were friendly but clearly rushing around to fulfill both the dining in orders and the drive-thru orders. The food was just as I remembered- the charcoal grilled Sahlen's hot dogs with the casing that gives a muted snap as you bite into the dog, and the shoestring French fries and onion 'rings' they serve. I'm not a big fan of their onion rings as they are more like a pile of onions and batter and don't hold any shape. My wife got their grilled chicken sandwich and while she liked the flavor, the chicken breast was tiny for the high price. For beverages, the have a Pepsi soda fountain and several small dispensers for tea (that were empty when we were there). While the dining room is spacious, there's not a ton of tables to accommodate busier times...and there's no way I was sitting outside in the 110F heat...even if a few tables were in the shade. Overall, I like this new Ted's location and will likely be back for an occasional hot dog fix. read more

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Came in on a Sunday afternoon. We came in and ordered, and just beat the dinner rush!! Ordered a Ted's combo All Beef Hotdog with a chocolate shake. And an All Beef Chili Dog. The dining room has sage green booths and wall counter with stools. It is super clean!! Fries were super crispy and hot! The chocolate shake was thick and good rich chocolate flavor. My only gripe is the extra charge for sauce, like bbq or ranch. An order should at least come with one sauce. And charge for any extra. But happy to have a Ted's location closer to home now!! read more

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As someone who grew up in Chicago, I don't take hot dogs lightly, so I was excited to finally give Ted's Hot Dogs a try. First, the positives: the restaurant was spotless, modern, and had a great atmosphere. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent service. Everything looked well-maintained, and the food came out quickly. I ordered two charbroiled hot dogs with fries. The fries were solid--hot, well-seasoned, and a good complement to the meal. My biggest disappointment was the hot dogs themselves. Since Ted's is known for charbroiling, I was expecting a hot dog with a snappier, crispier casing from the grill. Instead, the casing was a little chewy, which took away from the overall experience for me. The toppings were good, but the texture of the dog just didn't deliver the bite I was hoping for. Maybe my Chicago roots have me spoiled--we set the bar pretty high when it comes to hot dogs! LBVS It certainly wasn't a bad meal, just not what I expected based on the reputation. Service 5/5 Parking 5/5 Location 5/5 Food 3/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Return Factor 2/5 read more

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I had not eaten at Ted's for 20 years. But I remember the impression I left for me back then open flame grill... And at the time they only took cash. That's not the case today... The place is grown quite a bit. New building very nice But the same service... And you kind of craft and tell what you want on your hotdog. I had a chilly dog... And I made one with onions, peppers, and mustard. The fries or mix order is really big. Certainly big enough to share between several people. Too much for one person. The restaurant is very nice... And the people were very friendly. I had a good experience... I bought a T-shirt for my wife. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - They are doing what they do best. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Ordered their Chicago dog... just the hot dog itself wasn't bad but not a fan of their Chicago dog... a little pricey but I also know everything nowadays is just expensive... Wished their drive through was open though. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We've been Ted's fans for years and years from our visits to the Tempe location and we've been waiting for the new Chandler location to open. The food was just as good as we remember from our Tempe visits. Perfectly chargrilled hot dogs, tasty fries and onion rings and, of course, the Loganberry drink.  The service was so friendly (but a bit overwhelmed). Keep in mind longer wait-times should probably be expected at the new store. Plan accordingly. Our wait was on the longer side but reasonable with how busy it was. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with misters (but we tend to take our Ted's to go and eat it at home). It's all nostalgic foods that you know and love and so happy to have another location in the Valley now. read more

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This is a try it once and never again place. Way over priced and ultimately just fell flat. Polish dog had way too thick of a casing. Couldn't even finish it. Fry's were soggy. What a bust They only serve Pepsi products. Their kids meals are advertised as $7 but then they charge you $8.25 for them. And sides. Who in the world charges $1.39 for each ranch!!!! This place was highway robbery. Service was fine. They came around to our table at one point and asked us how everything was. Also for being 106* outside there were not enough tables inside to seat everyone. Standing room only indoors and groups waiting for tables because it was way too hot outside. Also looking over our receipt I think we should have been offered combos. Since we ordered hot dogs, fries and drinks but all were charged separately and I'm assuming therefore more expensive? read more

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HIGH FIVE to this entire crew!!! I have a tendency to bring a crowd when I visit or post a review, so hopefully this one does it again! I stopped in for a late lunch/early din-din and immediately noticed how clean and organized everything was. Kudos to this hardworking team! The gentleman who welcomed me in literally screamed his welcome , and honestly, I loved it! He was on top of everything, and the entire staff was fast, friendly, and attentive. For under $10, I got a hot dog with grilled onions, tomatoes, pickles, and ketchup, plus a pink lemonade. I loved being able to watch the food being prepared, and everyone wore gloves. If you're looking for fast food with great customer service, check them out! This staff deserves raises! As I left, I wished everyone a great day, and they ALL responded. Now THAT'S customer service! read more

Ordered quite a few items here. I liked the burger though it could've used more sauce. Both hot dogs were good. I think I prefer the sausage dog over the other one though. The fries were probably the worst part. Although the chilli cheese was decent tasting, there wasn't much on the fries. I think ordering regular fries and having aioli on the side would've probably been a better idea. Had to sit outside because this place is pretty bustling and there were no seats. The misters made it bearable though! read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - chilli cheese fries, bacon double cheese burger, polish sausage hot dog, all beef hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

The restaurant is very nice inside. Lots of windows and very comfortable. They have a large area outside that would be great in cooler weather. Service is fine. My husband and I got the all beef hot dogs, one fry container and a drink. The hot dog had a nice char to it and when I bit into it the snap was great. They do have burgers, onion rings and shakes. If you have an urge for a hot dog or brat give this place a try. read more

Been wanting to try Ted's hotdog for years I've heard so many things about it. Now that there is one right by my house and it was national hot dog day. I figured this was the perfect chance to finally give it a try. While I did enjoy it, I'm not too sure how often I would actually go back. It's not that I didn't like the place. It's just I don't know how often I would go for a hot dog. But if you do like hotdog, it definitely is a place to go to. read more

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I really wanted to see this place succeed, especially with it being a new opening in Chandler, but unfortunately my experience left a lot to be desired. I tried using the drive-through, but the headset system wasn't working, which made the entire ordering process awkward from the start. The employee helping me was genuinely nice and hospitable, and I want to give him credit for that. However, it was very clear that he hadn't been adequately trained and seemed unsure about basic aspects of the operation. That's not really on him--it's on management to make sure employees are prepared before putting them in front of customers. I've worked in the service industry for 22 years, so I understand that openings can be messy and that hospitality goes a long way. I'm usually pretty forgiving of the inevitable hiccups, but there were simply too many things that made the experience feel unprepared. Unfortunately, I discovered another issue once I got home: my order had relish on it, which I absolutely cannot stand. I didn't notice it until I was already home, and I wasn't about to drive all the way back, but it was certainly an unwelcome surprise. What makes this especially disappointing is that I've had a very different experience at the original location. The contrast between the two is pretty remarkable. I genuinely hope they get things figured out because I'd love to see a new local business succeed. But based on my first visit, there is a lot of work to do--from equipment and training to basic order accuracy. Five stars only because I can't bring myself to give less to a local business, but I hope you guys figure it out. read more

I've lived here for 35 years and never been to a Ted's, but my first experience was a sneak peek of the new location in Chandler and now I'm definitely a fan. This is just good, solid food made with care. The all-beef hot dogs hit the spot, and the burgers are great. We tried the loganberry milkshake--definitely a unique offering--and we loved it! I love the vintage decor and the historic photos of other locations. Service is fast and friendly, and overall, the new Ted's is a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Ted's has been a family favorite for many years. We would always go to the Tempe location, so when we heard they were opening one in Chandler, we knew that we had to go. I appreciate the interior design; it still has hints of retro but with a modern and comfortable feel. We ordered a variety of items for our family of 5, and the order came out quickly despite the line of people. I thought the fries and onion rings were tasty, but I'm sad to say that my footlong dog was a bit too charred and had dried out in the grilling process; it made for a tough bite. Other than that, everything else was great! read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Casual spot with hot dogs and burgers. Lots of topping options, friendly fast service. Hot dogs are delicious, fries and onion rings were also yummy! read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Regular dog with sauerkraut and mustard, The Split - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Brand new place, just getting grounded, so I am being open minded in my rating. Have been going to the Tempe location for years. Favorites have been the white hot dogs, rings & loganberry drink. Pros... dogs are charcoal grilled. Loganberry drink is still good. Employees seem friendly. Cons... this menu does not include all items. Ordered at 3:35pm, received food at 4:05 We both had foot longs, and they were generous size! Unfortunately, not much flavor. Got the split order of half fries half rings. Fries below average, and barely warm. Rings also barely warm & more crumble than onion. Bland! Sat there for a half hour watching the bun prep guy wipe his face & nose with the back of his gloved hand! Carefully read all the reviews, and I wish I had the apparently superb 5 star experience as most of those reviewers!!!! Doubtful that we will return here. Hours are 1100 to 4 pm only at this time. read more

I went through n National Hot dog day - bogo I got the regular hot dog and what I thought were onion rings. The weiner had a snap but I'd much rather eat Portillos. The onion rings were not onion rings. They were onion straws. They were ok. One and done, I'll go to Portillos. read more

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Glad to see Ted's get their new restaurant opened and running. Beautiful restaurant and certainly no expense spared on the setup and design. Got through the line fairly quickly. Amazed they had mostly one talented guy grilling up the dogs and burgers and our order was ready in less than 15 minutes. I had expected longer as they were very busy.. We had a foot long with chili and onions with a split of fries and onions rings. Perfectly done and as tasty as I'd remembered. Looking forward to the upcoming steak sandwich and trying out some sausage. Pretty happy the Ted's is right between my house and my girlfriend's. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Looks at that! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I wanted so bad for this to be good. It's not. I can make better glizzys at home. The buns are hard...the onion rings are scraps. It's not good. The location on McClintock used to be great but it has gone downhill also. So sad... read more

The four of us went today. We order a variety of dishes. Hot dog, burger, fries and onion rings. None were excellent. It seems if you are going to open a hot dog centered restaurant you would at least nail that. Burger bun was refrigerator cold and they forgot the cheese. The hotdog was not favorable and the bun old in that in was hard and cracked at the slightest pressure The fries and rings were good. Friendly staff and the location was inviting and clean To be truthful the hot dogs At Costco are twice times. Better read more

Had the Italian sausage and the split. Dog was good and fries and onion rings were good too, Staff was friendly and the service was fast. The place was clean and comfortable. I will be back to try other menu items. read more

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You know it's gonna be great when you walk in and there is an instant undeniable vibe AND everyone is smiling. From the inviting dining room, to the cute picnic tables outside, to the gender neutral bathrooms to the friendly employees to the delicious iconic Teds food, you definitely will not be disappointed. Let's call it "Newstalgic"! I grew up on Ted's in Tempe and this is even better than I remembered. I loved the open kitchen where you can see them making your food. They announce your name when your food is ready. So fun!! The employees are working hard and still take time to greet you with a smile. The new Teds is located on the Chandler/Gilbert border in a brand new facility with open beams on the ceiling and some pretty fantastic retro decor. We tried a variety of things from the menu. Everything came out looking like food porn. The Double burger with Ted's aioli burger sauce was cooked to perfection. The hot Italian sausage was especially good with grilled onions. The polish and all beef dogs were hot and fresh and had the iconic casing snap (yes!) but my favorite was the split onion rings and fries. We couldn't leave without getting a chocolate shake. Perfectly refreshing on a warm summer night. If you've never been to Ted's, you must try this place...it's been around for almost 100 years! Conveniently located on Gilbert and Germann. read more

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Food was average, the dogs are better than a ballpark dog but not better than what we can make at home. Just didn't taste the appeal. The onion rings were like eating fried batter with very little onion. It was a busy afternoon that didn't impact the review. It's understandable they need to work out the kinks of people standing around waiting to pick up the orders and the drink area. Never been to any location and this will be our last time visiting. Next time we are craving hot dogs, we're better off picking up ingredients at the Walmart across the street and making something at home instead. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Smells like BBQ in summertime. Im originally from Cali so this reminded me of home. I know summers in AZ are brutal and not much BBQing going on ;). Staff was super friendly! I got a classic hot dog and biting into it had a good crunch. So yummy. Wasn't too busy which was great. I will definitely be going back. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Classic hot dog! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Would Not Recommend: Been going to the Tempe location for years, used to the wait. But 15 minutes for a hot dog that's lukewarm in a lightly crowded restaurant? Plus the menu is missing some of my favorites - Very disappointed. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Ted's Hotdog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

So the restaurant itself was really clean. Enjoyed the atmosphere. The employees were not that helpful. The one at the register was only interested in taking your order and could care less about anything else. The food very un impressive not sure what all the hype is about Ted's, but the hotdog's at best are all right. Mine was overcooked and tough, and then the chili not sure where they got that from maybe a can of dog food? If the food had been good, I would come back, but I will not be back. It is not what I expected and not sure why people think This is such a great place to get a hotdog. I can do better at my house. read more

Was moving my daughter to ASU and since I grew up in Buffalo, NY and used to live in Phoenix in the 1980s, I was thrilled to see another Ted's opening again in the area, Chandler/Gilbert, AZ --not sure the official location city -- We went there and actually met the owner -- Evan Ortolani. The great grandson of the founder and grandson of Spiro who brought it to Arizona in the 1980s whom I personally met at his Arizona flagship location in Tempe!! So for me it was amazing and Evan is another great person in this outstanding generational family business that is forever a part of my life growing up! The food is classic Ted's using the Sahlen's hot dogs and I am so happy to see the Ted's restaurant chain grow -- and yes, they have other great food and Loganberry you'll find nowhere else. My wife who grew up and lived in California all her life HATED hot dogs -- that is until she went to Buffalo and had a Sahlen's charcoal broiled at Ted's Hot Dogs -- its now the only hot dog she'll eat. A pleasure meeting you Evan! So, go there knowing you're in a 100-year generational restaurant and enjoy the BEST hot dog you'll EVER have! I guarantee it! I also like it that they have a nice clean restaurant, Buffalo newspapers, and a wash sink conveniently located to wash your hands before enjoying your food. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try Ted's and I'm so glad we finally did! I tried a chili cheese dog and the corn dog and he tried the all beef dog and a corn dog! We enjoyed it so much that my husband even went back and ordered seconds! The service was friendly and quick, the restaurant had a cool vibe and everything was very clean. We'll definitely be back for some more dogs! read more

Food & service was excellent! Our cashier Ashleigh was very friendly! Been a long time customer at the location in Tempe but will definitely be returning to the one in Chandler. read more

Clean facility, VERY friendly staff, and good food, but the WAIT can be very long. It is NOT fast food, so be prepared to wait up to 30 minutes to get your food during lunch or dinner times. Yes, the taking and calling names approach is a vast improvement over the original Tempe location method of standing in line throughout the process, BUT there can still be a significant line to place your order AND they cook each order from scratch in the sequence in which they were placed, so on the whole, it is quite time consuming and can sorely try your patience if you're hungry. read more

Decided to give Ted's another chance. Big mistake. After being open in Chandler for more than a couple of months now, still don't know how to make a Chicago dog. Jalapenos on a Chicago dog what?? Fries were cold and it was slow when we went. Will not be back. read more

Ordered a chili dog with mustard.when they finally called my name, my dog was covered in cheese. I said I didn't order cheese and I didn't want it. The kid asked me for my receipt and then looked it over very carefully, as if he didn't believe me. He apologized and said it would be a few minutes. Ten minutes later I asked an employee about my food and her reply was " I don't know I wasn't working on it." I said I was aware that she wasn't working on it but could she please check on it. She kind of rolled her eyes and walked away. Several minutes later my food arrived with no apologies for it taking longer than the original order. Food is just ok and definitely not worth the price. I will come back again in six months and give it one more try. Hopefully, their servers will be better trained on customer service and the prices will match the food. read more

Food was consistent to other Ted's locations: meaning it was great. Hot dogs remained the perfect about of crips and char to go with the fixings. Son loved his cheeseburger with minimal toppings because of being picky about what he puts on them. Everyone we dealt with at the restaurant was friendly and helpful. Line was long as this was Day 3 of this location's opening. We waited 35 mins in line but thankfully the delivery of food was a non issue. Thrilled it's made it a bit closer to home. Clean both inside and out! read more

Stopped by Teds Hot Dog drive thru to grab lunch for my kids. When I arrived on Saturday the drive thru was non-operational. I waited in line for approximately 45 minutes. When I ordered the cashier was pleasant and helpful especially as it was my first time there and seeing the menu. I then waited for approximately 25 minutes at the pass to receive our food. When it came it was set up for a dine in experience and I had asked for it to be to go. The pass worker, a female whose name i missed, didn't miss a beat. She pivoted and packed up our lunch in a fast and professional manner. She apologized and thank me for my patience. I thanked her for her great work! The food: I have never had Teds before but i have had good experiences with food from Buffalo, NY: wings from Anchor Bar, pierogis, etc. I did like the aroma of hot dogs cooking on the charcoal grill and they did not disappoint. The all beef hot dog had a great taste and texture. My son had the polish sausage which he said was the best he ever had. The onion rings were not what i was expecting and I was pleasantly surprised: they were well seasoned, perfectly cooked and were definitely NOT a gut bomb. I will definitely try them again. The chili: i grew up with Tommy Burger chili as my ideal chili for any burger, hot dog, or fries. I also enjoy chili from Douglas Burger in LA and Bens Chili Bowl in Washington DC. The chili from Teds was different, a little sweeter and more cumin forward. Fortunately i like cumin and found Teds chili a refreshing new experience. Great balance of sweet, savory, and spice. The overall experience at Teds was great. Food was worth the price and time investment, staff was excellent, being helpful, pleasant, and professional for being such a busy day. I will definitely go back especially when the drive thru is working lol. Keep up the great work. read more

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$16 for a small hot dog and lukewarm fries is very disappointing. Save yourself the trip and get a hot dog from Sonic for half the price and about the same quality. read more