Still serving up tasty food and good vibes in a homey, corner-of-your-small town-downtown atmosphere. Get the onion rings. Onjuns cut into thick rings and a batter that gets all thick and pillowy when you fry em up. Enormous portion means plenty to share. And you can't beat their chili dog special. Bring your chompers down through a soft bun and a good snap on the wiener, add a fun combo of chili, cheese, more onjuns, mustard, and ketchup, and it's a wonderful bite. Service is friendly and regular. read more

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Nostalgic and a staple of downtown Rockford. However the food has gone downhill and the service was underwhelming. Will not be going back

We loved this place before the Fire . The little window were you could order coney dogs right on the street . And the old school bar. The Bar has been rebuilt it no longer has that old school charm but it is very well done .( miss that old wood bar but it's nice) service was fantastic we aways love sitting at the bar . Food was the same still make the best coney dogs and at a great price. read more

The Corner Bar - Outstanding chili dogs and brew - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

Hunger at the time: 8/10 Burger: Well cooked! Great flavor! Fried Jalapeños were top tier! 8.7/10 This burger doesn't even need this cheese sauce! Cheese sauce 6.9/10 Bun: not bad! Toasted just a touch! 7.7/10 Fries: nothin crazy here but not too friggin bad! 7/10 Ranch was good too! read more

The Corner Bar - Craft Beer Burger - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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I've been coming to the Corner Bar all my life. I might be biased, but to me they are the best Chili dogs around.

The atmosphere here really steps into it's hot dog challenge. The walls are stacked with plaques to people getting the minimum 12 or greater. The building is an older building, but it has nice big windows giving it a bright and airy feeling. I order the Bacon Cheddar Dog Basket ($12). This is two Corner Bar Dogs smothered with chili sauce and piled high with freshly shredded cheddar cheese and a hickory smoked bacon strip. These were good, but I didn't see what the big deal was. I think maybe if they wrapped the dog in bacon it would have helped, also I didn't taste the chili in it. The fries were good, however they were nothing special. Just properly fried standard crinkle fries. I also got a Bavarian Dog ($6). This is a ¼ lb grilled bratwurst topped with stone ground mustard and kraut on a steamed pretzel bun. I enjoyed this dog more. This dog with the others topping would have been a hit for me. They also have a large selection of Root Beers. The 2 I tried were CICERO Salted Caramel Root Beer and DANG! Butterscotch Root Beer. Both were unique and delicious. The service was friendly and okay. However they got busy after I ordered and I felt forgotten. I needed another drink and I couldn't order it till they brought my bill. Overall a 3 1/2 star review, that I'll round up to 4 stars. Would I return? Yes, with a caveat. I would need to already be in the area. read more

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50/50 on the service any given day. Food quality is always reliable though and the walk up window is a fantastic feature in the summer months. I do appreciate the architecture after the redesign but I do miss the OG feel. read more

What do you say about a historic, beloved part of downtown Rockford? This place is just the best. The food is what you'd expect from a small town bar/pub, but the atmosphere and the nostalgia are top notch. While it could have struggled after the reconstruction after the fire, this place has come back alive and well, and it is poised to stand for generations to come as the best family restaurant in Rockford and the area. Always grateful for an evening at the Corner Bar. If you haven't checked it out yet, now's your time. P.S. Some day I will defeat the 12 dog challenge and get my name on the wall. Some day. read more

The Corner Bar - The walk up window is the best! - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

Pretty good bar food with a local, neighborhood pub feel. The hot dogs aren't my style of dog, so I can't comment on those (although I have tried them). But the chicken tender basket was delicious, very crispy and packed full of flavor. Always a good beer selection and staff is very friendly at the bar. Lots of space if you're with a larger party! read more

My husband said this was a hometown staple and I HAD to have the hotdogs and boy was he right. Not much of a hot dog person but these were the exception. They actually have a wall of fame for your name and hometown if you are able to eat 12 hot dogs buns and all. I was stuffed after two. We learned that the original bar burned down so the building was remodeled and they did an amazing job. Street parking, can order for an outside window in the event you wanted to take your meal to go and enjoy the local park. If you want to eat in the restaurant was accessible without steps and it is two floors but had an elevator so that was fun. Went to the second floor found love music, bar and open air seating. Very nice for a the summer nights. Reasonable pricing on drinks and food. Took a rex mex salad to go for lunch the next day. Wide variety of food and drinks choices. Glad we stopped. read more

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Went for lunch during peak lunch time. All servers are very friendly, and it seems they help each other to try and get all guests taken care of. What I liked: - great kids menu where you select the main, sides, drinks very reasonable $5.99. - crinkled fries crunchy - definitely family friendly Things that were just ok: - Reuben sandwich appears huge, due to size of bread. But there's not much corned beef, and the corned beef appears to be processed thin sliced deli meat, not frsh cooked corned beef. Things I didn't care for: - stunned that a hot dog place doesn't grill them. Great to have boil/steamed dogs for kids, but mot for adults unless requested. - upgrade to deep fried mushrooms, $3.99, were soggy batter on bottom - only 2 choices for how to cook burgers: pink or brown. No rare or medium-rare option given read more

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The food was excellent; my husband got his kraut dogs, and I ordered chicken strips, Ready on time, but the fries were a bit soggy. Would recommend! read more

We went to The Corner Bat after a baseball tournament. Our party had 10 excited 10 year old boys who just won their Memorial Day tournament, 6 sisters, 5 moms, 6 dads. KEITH took charge of the boys and made it a dinner to remember. He was playful, silly, attentive, and patient. Thank you KEITH for leaning into the chaos. We really felt you were a gift to our boys. read more

The Corner Bar - Nothing like the whole tub of ice cream showing up on your table! - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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I've been coming here since I was a kid, so more than 20 years. Every time I come back for a visit, I try and stop into the Corner Bar. It's changed quite a bit since I was a kid, especially with the rebuild after the fire but one thing has always remained rhetorical same, the best deep fried pickles you'll ever eat! The service is always quick and friendly, and the place has a home town feel with all their hot dog eating plaques on the wall. They also have plenty of space for large parties. I will always recommend people give this place a try! read more

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The waiter was well informed on food. The burgers were great - I chose the homemade chips instead of fries! Went early in evening for family atmosphere. read more

Corner bar is a must try! Their iconic hot dogs are excellent - steamed bun, great chilli, cheese & fixings! Their take home box makes for a fun family feast! Burgers & salads are recommended too! read more

Riding the Fred Meijer Trail and wanting a place for lunch that was not right on the bike path - we chose the Corner Bar. Large eating area and a super large kitchen visible when you come in off Courtland, like we did. Cubs were playing the Cards in London - we sat at the bar to watch the game and enjoy our lunch. I ordered the Drink of the Month - a rhubarb margarita. I was surprised that on the 24th day of the month, the guy behind the bar needed to pull out a recipe card to make the drink - I think he was new to bartending. Rick ordered a flavorless grilled bratwurst with the blandest tasting sauerkraut he has ever experienced. Kudos to them - it must have been home made - because commercially produced sauerkraut has more flavor. The brat was dotted with stone ground mustard on top of the bland sauerkraut - which means the mustard flavor never got to mingle with the bratwurst. Bun was fresh and the fries were ok. I had the Traverse City Chicken Salad. Dried Michigan cherries with greens, mandarin oranges, bleu cheese and a small piece of grilled chicken breast laid on the top. I'm going to cut up the chicken breast anyway - you could make the salad more appealing by placing the slices of the chicken breast across the salad instead of tossing it on the top. The poppy seed dressing was not too thick - complemented the salad quite well. Had a great conversation with some other Cubs fans at the bar - wonderful ambience - average food. Will not make a special trip back. read more

The Corner Bar - Traverse City Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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We have been going to the Corner Bar for years on an annual Fall trip. My husband loves their chili dogs. But this year seems different... We wondered if the chili sauce Has been changed. It used to be a slightly sweet sauce. Now it has a spicy kick and a thicker texture. Still good but not the expected taste we liked. read more

Had one of the better experiences, ever, today at TCB. Walked in, was seated immediately and shortly thereafter greeted by our Server (Z.). Z was very friendly, polite and informative. We placed our order and waited patiently. My daughter got the pulled pork sandwich and I had chili dogs. The reason for less than 5-stars is because her plate was missing French fries, mine was missing coleslaw, and her sandwich advertised as having coleslaw had none. Any of those infractions alone, could have kept the fifth star but three things require the demerit. The place looks great, with what looks like new and better sized tables. We enjoyed our food and Z. was a great server having tracked down our missing food items. Go and try to get your name on the wall. read more

The Corner Bar - The Corner Bar - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

I haven't been to the Corner Bar since I was young and we would stop in for coneys whenever we found ourselves on the north side of GR. Now with my wife and my own daughter, we found ourselves up here and I wanted to relive the experience, in their new location. Since they rebuilt the restaurant, it's much nicer but it obviously lost the history. Our server was quick and friendly and our food arrived in a timely manner. I had the coney dog combo and added a 3rd coney. They definitely aren't my favorite coneys in Grand Rapids but they get the job done. It's more of the nostalgia of having a classic coney at the Corner Bar that makes everything enjoyable. I love the crinkle fries and I enjoyed the coleslaw. This is a place to hangout and socialize with friends/family. As long as you don't have high expectations for anything better than slightly above average bar food, you'll enjoy it. read more

The Corner Bar - Coney Combo with an added coney - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

It's popular but food is very mediocre. Last visit we waited to be served for 25 min. No contact at all from wait service. We left.

The street is blocked off for the Rockford Outdoor Refreshment Area (RORA) with tables to enjoy takeout. Or it's easy to put your name on the list and get a text with estimated wait time while you shop the stores nearby. Our server was fantastic! Was on top of our drinks which needed constant refills. Never had to ask! Glad we ordered starters with our drinks which came out quickly because it took 22 minutes to get our food after starters. LOVE: The crinkle cut fries. They were perfect and abundant. GOOD: * Olive Burger - Thankfully it came with extra olives because they were needed. * Polish Dog basket - A nice bite with green pepper, onions, add mustard. * Chicago Dog basket - Will fulfill your craving. OKAY: * Pretzel Bites - My girls loved them. They look great, but were too soft all around. Some crisp would be nice. I'd personally pass. Not worth the calories. * Fried Pickles - I love how thick and salty the pickle slices were. Not a fan of the breading (like smooth onion ring batter but thicker and not as crisp). The ranch dressing was great. PASS: * Bavarian Dog: Liked the bratwurst and stone ground mustard. Kraut was okay. Did not like the pretzel bun. It looked great but took away from this dog more than it added. Perhaps would have been better if the inside was grilled on a flat top with butter first. * Coleslaw: was not very good Tables were nicely distanced and plexiglass in between booths. Most staff were wearing masks. (Recent change allows fully vaccinated to not wear masks.) read more

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We recently rented the upstairs loft for a rehearsal dinner. Corner Bar far exceeded our expectations. They took the time to sit with us and provide samples of food prior so we could set the menu. They set the rooms up to our specifications. And, their staff was so pleasant and accommodating not just during the event but in set up and take down as well. John was exceptional and we were so pleased at our choice to utilize The Corner Bar for our dinner. We highly recommend! Thank you, John and staff. You outdid yourselves and we could not be happier! read more

The Corner Bar - Upstairs loft at The Corner Bar. - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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Keith was hilarious and made everyone laugh. Food was nice and warm, done correctly and was really good. Fully recommend for locals!

I am visiting my family and my sister made a reservation for the dog house which we could sit in and enjoy the outside with a heater. We had drinks appetizers and lunch. We played euchre and just enjoyed each other. The food is amazing. They are known for their hot dogs and I ordered the Chicago style. It had mustard onions neon relish tomatoes and celery salt on a poppy seed bun. We also had decadent fried cauliflower and pickles. It was such a fun time and what a fantastic idea to use during Covid read more

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We have been here numerous times and have yet to have a bad experience. We have gone with both friends and family. The place has a nice family atmosphere and has seating available for larger crowds. They even have a bar inside if you prefer to belly up and enjoy some beverages. The assortment of hot dogs are plentiful and you will not be disappointed with any of them. We do prefer the Chicago dog and burrito dog. The Chicago dog comes with some great toppings to include tomato, peppers, relish, and others toppings. The burrito dog comes with a hot sauce packet and tastes just like a burrito with a hot dog twist. So good! I have included dogs from several different stops. They also have an assortment of other foods there such as the Reuben sandwich, which is really good as well. If you can eat a dozen of their dogs, you can be immortalized on their wall. There are names of people from all over the globe. We took a pic and I have posted them on this review. If you can zoom in, you will see the various places represented. The service has always been friendly and professional. The waitress made a mistake on our recent order in our favor and thus we got two dogs on the house. Service can make or break a place and they have great service. Definitely worth a stop if you are anywhere near and are hungry for some great hot dogs. read more

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The food was tasty. However, one of our group members ordered his food a bit later and then was never brought any food. The staff corrected the situation by offering him free food. Found out they also charge a dollar for "rocks" never heard of a place charging for ice in alcoholic drinks. read more

The Corner Bar - FYI a dollar for ice! - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

Had a great meal at The Corner Bar last week! I went there with my parents for lunch, and it was nice because it wasn't very crowded. We went during an off time, and it was snowing out quite a bit. We started off with some pickle chips, then we each got different hot dog baskets. I got their signature chili hot dog basket, and it was so yummy! I've been here a few times, and I always get the chili hot dog basket! :) The only reason I gave it a 4 star review instead of a 5 star review... -I wish the pickle chips were a little thinner with not so much breading. Because of this... I wouldn't order them again. -The seats at the tables have such a narrow and small bottoms. They were quite uncomfortable to sit on. When I go back, I will most definitely sit in a booth! read more

I haven't been there in about a year so dissatisfied! Ordered chili dog basket with everything, buns were slightly stale they came without onions I asked the waitstaff if I could please get some when they arrived they had been frozen ( no good). I ordered their version of a Margarita it came with so much ice hardly any liquid could not taste any alcohol. Where I was sitting, a gentleman came in and started cleaning the windows. It smells so bad I got up and left had to ask for my bill I'm not going back however the waiter I had did a fantastic job. Well at least one good thing came out of my visit sure wasn't the bill or food or drink read more

The Corner Bar ⁣ ⁣ The Corner Bar is one of, if not the MOST beloved businesses in downtown Rockford. ⁣ ⁣ It is one of the first places people fall in love with as the welcoming atmosphere and friendly crowd of locals welcome in first-time visitors, telling them what the best things are on the menu. It's a community hub. ⁣ If you know anything about the Corner Bar, you might remember when they had a devastating fire in 2017 where they were only able to salvage the outside sign and the front walls of the building. The community and other businesses came together to raise funds for employees and the bar as they began to rebuild; eventually reopening a year later! ⁣ Our favorites on the menu include the Turkey Pretzel Club and the Texas Twister Burger (pictured) ⁣ ⁣ Think you can eat 12 chili dogs? ⁣ ⁣ Known as the Hot Dog Capital of Michigan, The Corner Bar boastchallengeange for all the hot dog lovers out there looking to make their mark on the world. The Rules? 12 Chili Dogs. 4 Hours. Eternal hot dog glory & your name on the wall await those who do it. ⁣ ⁣ I always enjoy finding names of people I know or seeing that people from all over Michigan and the U.S. have come to get their name on the wall! ⁣ read more

The Corner Bar - people walking down the sidewalk - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

We were walking around and enjoying RORA and needed a beer refill and a snack - The Corner Bar has two order/pickup options - their pickup window and a table at the front door where you can order, I went to the table. Menus on table, ordering is easy. We grabbed two beers (they have a lot of draft and can options) and an order of fried pickles. Both came out decently fast, which was awesome because you could tell they were busy. I think they still have diners inside, too. Fried pickles were really good and had a delicious ranch with them! They were SUPER hot, which was great because it was super cold out! Love that you can get food and easy finger food to go and walk around with! They also have all their other beverage options, as well as their full menu to order from. They have the clear tents right out front, not sure if you have to reserve those through them or not, but they look SO convenient and cozy! Also, a great way to trap your kids so they don't go running :) read more

Updating since the re-opening after the fire in 2017. The menu is almost exactly the same, which I'm really happy about! It's a bit more open inside, and there is much more natural light than there used to me. The bathrooms are so nice, which is a huge improvement! And I'm so glad the names on the wall had been recorded so they could put them back up. That would have been a huge downfall after the fire. Overall, the place looks great! There are a couple of things I don't like with the renovation. There is a large, round section at the corner of the bar. If you end up sitting in this area you're about 5-6 feet away from the bar tender trying to take your order and serve you. You really have to yell your order to them so they can here, and they have to lean halfway over the bar to reach your food and drinks to you. Also, maybe something to do with the more open environment, but every time we leave here now we smell like onions. Really strongly. To the point where anything we wore needs to be washed before wearing again. Jackets, jeans, etc. As much as I love eating here, and will continue to do so, I will pick somewhere else if I have another event afterwards or have to go back to work. Still giving 4 stars. I'm probably biased from eating here my whole life, but I'll continue to go here on a regular basis. The few negatives aren't negative enough to keep me away!! read more

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The Corner Bar has been a staple in Rockford, Michigan since the 1930s. At least that's what they advertise. Personally, I've been here a few times when in town for business. It's very non-assuming, and quaint. The beer selection, and full bar are first rate. The service is prompt and friendly. Unlike many Gastro pubs as of late, this place hangs it's hat on a tried and true American staple, the hot dog. Both times I've been here I've ordered hotdogs. There are other items on their menu, but the hotdog seems to be the reason why this place has existed for almost 100 years. Everyone in there is eating them, and they all seem to be enjoying their meal. If it's not broken, don't fix it. That being written, there's nothing truly amazing about their hotdogs. They're good. I ordered the chili cheese dog platter, and it was exactly as advertised. The french fries were crinkle-cut (a personal favorite of mine), and they were cooked to perfection. If you find yourself in Rockford Michigan, for any reason at all, you will notice there are many places in the downtown area that sell hotdogs?!? I don't know how or why this is a thing, but it is?!? The Corner Bar is one of those places that just delivers what it advertises and there's nothing wrong with that. People need a place like this to go to remind themselves what home tastes like, and to put a little comfort back in their lives. If a hotdog and a cold beer as what gets it done for you in Rockford, Michigan, then that works. read more

The Corner Bar - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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Heard a lot about this place and the hot dogs and visited with my brother and sister in law. It was very good. Best fried mushrooms for an appetizer. I had 2 hot dogs with sauerkraut and relish, delicious. Our waiter was very personable and attentive. Will go again. read more

Went here last night with my wife and a couple of friends. I had the burger and it was pretty decent, fries weren't that impressive however. Service was great and the atmosphere was nice read more

Sat at the bar before the Rockford Christmas light event and had a great evening , excellent service and they have really upped their craft cocktail game , no longer just beer and hot dogs ... their own signature cocktails and classics plus a good beer list ... my wife had to do the classic hot dog basket upgraded w curly fries , while I did the craft beer burger and onion rings .... I still miss the old Mr Fables onion rings of my youth but these come closest . Come out and enjoy the Holiday lights in downtown Rockford and grab a burger or some dogs .... Maybe enough to get your name on the wall which still takes a dozen I believe read more

Food was great, as always! Wish the coleslaw had onions in it, but realize that's an unpopular opinion. One of the few places that serves you a 24oz can of PBR! One complaint, it's obnoxious that they don't accept American Express. read more

The Corner Bar - Slaw dog basket - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

This four-star rating isn't as high as some other four-star ratings, but there's no way I could justify bumping it down to a three. We came here during the Start of Summer Celebration, and had been here previously for a Sunday lunch during game season. The food is good. The pretzel bites don't taste like they came in a freezer bag, and the cheese sauce was formulated so it never got thick. The Texas Twister burger was large, but definitely needed more sauce for that much meat. It went down a bit dry, even with pink in the middle. The polish dogs were...fine. The thing that sets these apart from what you'd microwave at home is the toppings, and unfortunately the toppings weren't anything special. The service was mostly good. Certainly friendly. We did have some very disproportionate attention given to us. When we first sat down and asked for a minute to make a decision, we were given what felt like literally 2 minutes. Later in the meal, as we were looking for sauce for the burger, and then for some takeout boxes so we could get out in time for the fireworks, our server disappeared for a bit. We had to grab another server to ask for takeout boxes, and then were too afraid to ask for sauce for the burger because we figured it might take a while to come out, and we needed to leave before too long. The place wasn't terribly busy when we came in, so I'm not sure what the issue was. Overall, it's a solid place to bring people for some pub food. Not the cheapest place, but not "expensive", either. If you're in town, give it a shot. Clean, good location, decent food and service. It'll be a pleasant experience. read more

The Corner Bar - Pretzel bites - American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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I can't say enough about how good the food here is. I had a polish dog basket. The onions and peppers were grilled to perfection and the fries were perfect. My wife had a California Reuben on marbled rye bread (turkey instead of corned beef and cole slaw instead of sauerkraut) - really great! The potato chips were home made. (Excellent by the way) The service was great and the atmosphere was superb. We'll definitely come back. read more

Food was delicious, we enjoyed the appetizer and both entrees. Service was lacking attention at the bar, to the point that it took us almost 5 minutes to get silverware to eat with. read more

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