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    The Frankfurter

    3.9 (147 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    THE FRANKFURTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rudy N.

    I was in Seattle and tried the Seattle dog. I ordered the all beef dog and paid for the cream cheese, peppers and onions. Once I received the dog, I asked the girl I ordered the peppers too, her response was the peppers are the same color had the onions and mixed inside... I'm a ex culinary cook and there was definitely no peppers inside. The dog did not taste like a beef dog, the cream cheese was a packet. I was disappointed with this place. I would not recommend this place!

    Chicken basil dog
    Efrain L.

    Good spot if you're craving a solid, no-nonsense dog while strolling the pier. I got the all-beef hot dog and the chicken sausage--both hit the spot. Juicy, well-cooked, no weird fillers or mystery meat vibes. Chicken sausage had a surprisingly great snap and flavor. That said... $6 a pop? A bit much for what it is. I get it--tourist tax, waterfront, etc. But there's a guy in Westlake who smokes his sausages on the spot and charges less. Flavor-wise, that dude's doing laps around this place. Still, if you're hungry and nearby, it does the job. Just know you're paying more for the location than the link.

    Italian hot dog with peppers & onions + a small lemonade.
    Sara M.

    Quick & friendly service. Great prices. Quality food. Beautiful location. Nice to see this place still stands after all these years.

    Claudia H.

    This was a little place on the pier that had different type of hotdogs for a good price!! They had the seattle style hotdog and it surprised me we came to get more. It was perfect in the afternoon walking the pier as well as the lemonade!! They had an amazing fresh strawberry lemonade. The ladies were lovely and very helpful when asking questions and serving us!

    The best hotdogs in town? That's a stretch! I have had better ones before. But this place is really good. Loved the dogs! Hot and made it right in front of us! Picked up a few for the groups! The condiments are kept on the other side of the shop. Service was really great. Hardly anything to complain. Service fast too. By the time you pay the money, the hotdogs are ready! Just enjoy the dogs while walking on the pier! Recommend it.

    Seattle Dog, Strawberry Lemonade
    Andre H.

    Visited Seattle for the weekend and my friend told me to try a Seattle dog. I stopped by this stand by the ocean front and ordered the Seattle dog and a strawberry lemonade. The hot dog was surprisingly delicious with the cream cheese and grilled onions. The strawberry lemonade was freshly squeezed and might've been the best I've had. Will def stop by here the next time I'm in Seattle.

    Breana L.

    My friend and I wanted to try the Seattle dog and so we stopped by after our ferry back from bainbridge. The hotdog was solid and they have a lot of free toppings too, pretty much what you would expect. But I do want to highlight that the lady working inside was really friendly to us. She also helped us cut our dog in half to share it better.

    Seattle style hot dog
    Amarissa M.

    Today I got to enjoy an amazing Seattle style hot dog, the service was great and the lady held great conversation! I was well pleased with the atmosphere and being able to sit right In front of the city as I enjoyed my meal !

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    Jeannie C.

    This stand was on the Waterfront and had very reasonable pricing. We ordered a plain hotdog and potato salad to hold us over until our dinner reservation was ready. The hotdog was good, but the bread bun seemed a little stale. The potato salad was a good size, but had way too much mayo and was not the best I've had. Stick with the Hotdogs only.

    Yummy

    Kind and caring woman who made us great dogs. We enjoyed the Seattle dogs and a chili dog.

    Chili Cheese Dog and Strawberry Lemonade

    Great service! Amazing Hotdogs! Chili on the hotdogs amazing! Strawberry lemonade absolutely amazing!Recommend 10/10.

    Lemonaide
    Ashley B.

    absolutely the best strawberry lemonade! not too sour and not too sweet! the person working was friendly and it was clean outside the little stand. definitely will get again!

    Zoey L.

    This location was a random spot we were passing by while exploring the Piers in Seattle! There was only one worker who was the chef and cashier; it was impressive how he was able to handle the stand by himself and hustling through orders! He was super friendly and knowledgeable about the city, since I told him we're here to visit ! The food was alright! The dogs got really cold quickly, but it was still delicious. I highly recommend getting their strawberry lemonade! It was super refreshing and tasty!

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    Best hotdog!! A must have every time I am in the area! This place always has such good quality and service.

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    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    5.6 miLoyal Heights, Ballard, Phinney Ridge
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    this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the…read moresandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal

    Roast park sandwich here was awesome! I had gone to Paseo way back in the day, maybe 2007 or 2008,…read moreand the sandwich tasted very similar to what I remember. The rice and beans are also amazing. I think you could probably go with any sandwich that has your preferred protein source and it would be great. The guy working the register taking the orders was super friendly as well. Lots of street parking in the area. They have one bathroom and a good amount of seating. Definitely worth a visit for a great sandwich.

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    Calozzi's Cheesesteaks

    4.5(481 reviews)
    4.5 miGeorgetown
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    Calozzi's Cheesesteak is hands down the best cheesesteak that I have tried in this area. I'm sure…read moreit's better in PA, but for Washington State, it is truly delicious. You order at the window on North side of the shop and pickup at the window on the South side of the shop. There used to be limited indoor seating but that is no more. There are, however, a couple of outdoor picnic tables which is better than nothing. Definitely a take out place. I had the original with Cheese Wiz. They double wrap the sandwich in foil and butcher paper and if you include the paper bag it comes in, you have a triple wrapped mound of yumminess! The steak is chopped finely and the Wiz is oozing all over the sandwich. They cook it to order so it is piping hot when you open it and it smells wonderful. The bun surrounds the contents pretty well but as with this type of sandwich it can get messy quickly. Definitely use caution. Always a crowd here and everyone looks happy with anticipation of the arrival of their coveted cheesesteak (especially me!). Give this place a try and you won't be sorry.

    This has to be the best cheesesteak I have tried in Seattle. I would rate this place a 4.3/5. You…read morewalk up to a window to order and then you wait outside for them to call your number. The ambiance is just quick and easy to go food. Make sure to get their secret item menu! We got their Big Ben. The cheesesteak was not only humongous, but it was packed full of flavor. Every bite was super cheesy and meaty. It was absolutely delicious. I could only eat half of it and save the other half for the next day. Honestly, it tasted better when you toast it in the air fryer to get that crispy bun. Otherwise the buns were soggy. Highly recommend trying this place!

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    Red Mill Burgers

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    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    5.1 miPhinney Ridge
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    I had to try this place after hearing so much about it! I got the burger deluxe w cheese and the…read moreonion rings. The burger diameter is a bit larger than you'd expect from your typical carry-out drive in burger, and was a seeded sesame bun. The patty was well done and decently juicy - it seemed good but I feel like it's more for the nostalgic vibes and something about it gives comforting cafeteria/drive in feels over say, a high-end burger or thick patty. Toppings were fresh and the special sauce is pretty good. The onion rings were amazing! I can see what the fuss is about. It's a thick, crunchy coating that absorbs the umami and onion aroma from big, juicy onion rings and a light dusting of peppery kick. They stayed crispy over the course of an hour too. I ordered online and did takeout, and the food was still fresh even though it had probably been waiting for a couple of min. There is a parking lot but on a Thurs night it was full.

    Good classic burger spot with indoor (counter, tables, and booths) and outdoor seating and friendly…read morestaff. I loved the music, pleasant surprise to hear some Sade, Lauryn Hill, and other r&b and soul artists playing in the background. I had a deluxe with cheese, fries, and a Nutella Oreo shake. The food was tasty, the whole group left satisfied! For personal preference, I wish the patties were thicker - I'd do the double deluxe next time since I like more meat in my burger, but the flavors were all good. The fries were fresh and crispy and the shake was nice and thick (I enjoy this, just recommend asking for a spoon since it was a lost battle with the straw until it melted a bit). I look forward to returning and trying more flavors for shakes and their other burgers! Everything looked really good and I enjoyed everything I ordered. Would recommend!

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    Fat Shack - Single Burger and Fries

    Fat Shack

    3.6(88 reviews)
    0.5 miPioneer Square
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    I mean, theoretically, what's there to not like? I need fries and a burger and it's 11pm? Oh look,…read moreFat Shack's open! AND they have deep fried Oreos??? Sign me up. The restaurant itself leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm not asking too much. I believe the owner said he was trying to revamp the place. I hope that the area comes alive in the future years, that should help. Here's the issue though, this is the slowest spot ever. I've waited 30 minutes for fries - FRIES. I don't mind waiting for food, but it should remain reasonable. There were only two or three people working, and one man did tell us this, but I need to be honest - this was on Super Bowl Sunday. No one was able to get anyone a beer from the tap for 40 minutes, the food took forever and it appeared that online orders were being prioritized (which makes sense, you make as you get orders coming in, but that puts your in person customers in an odd and sometimes frustrating position). To be honest, I probably wouldn't have minded as much if I just had some fries to snack on. I didn't mind as much this one time because I was just happy to find a place to watch the Super Bowl Half Time show, but other days, it's a little hard to look past. I wish this business the best, I live too close to not hope for its improvement! Looking forward to updating my review. At the end of the day, if you're hungry, it's late, this is your spot.

    I recently went to Fat Shack and paid $19 for their Fat Shack sandwich. After I ordered, they came…read moreout and told me they didn't have any Philly cheesesteak, so they didn't put it on the sandwich. Naturally, I asked, "So you didn't make the sandwich I ordered?" He said, "No, you got the sandwich." I said, "Okay... so did you make the sandwich I ordered or not?" He said yes. I open it up and it's literally two chicken fingers, fries, and honey mustard. No Philly cheesesteak. So I asked, "If you didn't have Philly cheesesteak, why didn't you tell me that when I ordered it?" He said, "I don't know, I can put it on the side if you'd like." I said, "I thought you didn't have any Philly cheesesteak?" He walked away, came back with a side of Philly cheesesteak, and told me to put it on the sandwich myself. For $19, I shouldn't have to assemble my own sandwich -- especially after being told you didn't even have the main ingredient. Just be upfront with customers.

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    Bar area (very tiny)

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    Paseo - #1. Caribbean Roast

    Paseo

    4.4(5.7k reviews)
    3.8 miFremont
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    Paseo is ICONIC and if you've never tried them, I'm gonna need you to get in your car and drive to…read morethem immediately so that you can stop missing out. This is THE spot to come before Mariners games or nearby concerts and nobody can convince me otherwise. I've tried them several times in the past and now have my dad hooked as well. Their signature Caribbean Roast sandwich is absolutely phenomenal and I have the hardest time ordering anything else when I'm here. I have tried the nachos version of it before as well, and that's equally delicious. The key is definitely that succulent roasted pork. I will say that the sandwich version is MESSY so don't wear white, and also just be mindful if you have plans after. This year, my dad decided to order a pre-seasoned and smoked turkey from Paseo and my GODDD it was good! We made a gravy from the drippings as well which turned out so good too. We also get their street corn that was said to serve 4-6 but it was generous and we had leftovers. Absolutely a MUST try, 10/10 no notes. There's a reason they have received so much love over the years - no questions, no notes, JUST GO TRY THEM PLEASE.

    I'd give this place 4 stars, but I had an upset stomach after my meal. I was actually craving Un…read moreBien after my boxing class at Nomad, but they were sold out of roast and chicken thighs, so I headed to Paseo to get my fix. The indoor space is really cute, but I was confused as to why everything was blocked off and restricted to takeout only. I ordered the famous Caribbean Roast sandwich and a side of rice and beans, which came to a little less than $30. While it's a good sandwich, it felt a bit heavy; I really found myself looking for more acid to cut through the fat and grease. I'm glad I was sharing with Jenny because it's quite a lot for one person. I also noticed toward the end that the bread was burnt. Overall, it's a solid sandwich, but between the stomach issues and the char, I'm not sure I'd go back.

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    Dave's Hot Chicken

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    3.8(252 reviews)
    1.3 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    Got #2 combo which has 2 chicken sliders (but they're pretty big) and a side for $16. The sliders…read morewere delicious with a big piece of chicken, slaw, pickle, sauce and a soft bun. You can choose between fries, slaw and mac&cheese for a side. The 10 piece chicken bite was alright, very tiny pieces....

    got the Dave's #3 combo here, with a slider, a tender, and fries, which also came with texas toast…read moreand mayo sauce The tender was all-time amazing, just like last time. They actually gave me two - which was surprising The slider was also incredible - though it was secondary to the tender the chicken piece was a little bit small - especially compared to the tender, but the dave's sauce, pickles, and mayo still made it taste really good it would've been amazing just on its own as well the one thing i have to talk about here - it's my first time getting these - are the fries this was out of this world I don't think I've ever had fries this good in my life. Not just from a fast food place, from anywhere like dude the crunchiness was UNREAL every single pieces, even after it was no longer cold, had the absolute perfect texture i want in a fry. fries cannot be improved from here. it's over it was so amazingly, incredibly crispy on the outside and yet the inside did not feel overcooked at all - it was just perfect adding on to everything, the seasoning! these fries were liberally seasoned with a spice mix that added a perfect amount of flavor. so many fries are seasoned with just salt, but these spices were incredible on the fries if all that wasn't enough, the cup of Dave's Sauce that these came with was a wonderful dipping option Extra Hot was basically the perfect spice level for me - it provided the absolute peak of flavor I can't ask for much more This is random but way to redeem my Reaper experience For the price, this is an insane deal. About 1500 calories of incredible food, in three different varieties, for just about 15 dollars? So good The portion size here was more than enough for a really full meal The only thing I might say is the texas toast was a bit soft, but even that tasted good when dipped in the sauce, so i'm not even sure on that

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    Dave's Hot Chicken
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