They are nice people, but sometimes it's hard to find them and not the best hot dogs but awesome…read morePhili stake and I go back just for that! It's that good

I'm not sure if the star of the show is the amazing hot dogs or Morty himself. The tiny trailer…read morethat Morty has set up at 43rd and Stateline has barely enough room for a person, let alone a functioning kitchen, but it is pumping out some mighty tasty offerings. Morty not only welcomed me, but asked my name, what I did for a living, and how satisfied I was with my job within the first minute of meeting. A natural at conversation and customer service skills - my new best friend that I had never met. While he prepared my dogs, I asked him about the "ripper" sauce that is on the menu. Not only did I get a sample of his handmade recipe, but the origin story of how he discovered it while serving in the military in Germany. It was a sweet / tangy mustard and onion concoction that I will definitely order on my next trip if it's available on his rotating menu at that time. My Chicago Dog and Chili Cheese Dogs were perfection. The Chicago Dog had all the proper fresh ingredients with a Vienna Beef dog and a soft poppy seed bun. With one bite I was transported back to my frequent Chicago Dog lunches when living in Chicago almost 30 years ago. The Chili cheese dog was just as magical with a creamy warm cheese sauce between the soft bun and dog and then covered in a no-bean saucy meat chili...just as God intended. Morty's is only open 7 hours a week - 11:00am - 1:20pm W, TH & FR, so plan accordingly and go meet my new best friend and get a couple of life's simple all-American pleasures.

MADE ME WANT A HOTDOG REAL BAD. @mortys_kc has the BEST dogs in town. Who needs to go to Chicago…read morefor a dog when you have Morty's down the street? We tried the Chicago dog (best hotdog I've ever had), chili dog special (also best hotdog I've ever had) and their stadium dog which I didn't get a photo of because we ate them too fast. This is the real deal! Go get yourself some dogs!!

Amazing food with incredible quality. Highly recommend supporting this small local business!read more

I'm very angry about this place because it's been on my list to try for quite some time and I kept…read morekicking the proverbial can down the road saying that I'd get to it eventually. Well, I recently decided to finally put that can in the recycling bin and actually make it over to Wiener Kitchen....and...OH MY GOD IT'S AMAZING!!!! Why have I wasted so many weeks of my life not knowing how delicious the food is here? When the staff realized it was my first visit, they gave me the entire rundown of the food cooked onsite and the fact that you can also purchase their meats to cook yourself at home. It's a pretty small area for eating, but that won't stop me from coming back again and again because I can't believe how much I enjoyed the Chorizo Rojo and the Jalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa! I also had the Chicken Apple which was good, but the other two were the stars of my tastebuds. I'm sure to be back over and over as Wiener Kitchen is officially added to the rotation of frequented restaurants in my repertoire...and you should add it to yours too! You can see more of my experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LHjzsw63YUw

Bringing the Chi-town flavor to KC. A short drive outside of Gardner this will be your new…read morefavorite. Must try's...The Jordan, The Stockyard or The Ditka - a robust combo of savory Italian beef and homemade Italian sausage on a crisp Italian roll. Fast and friendly service. Amazing patio. Can't wait to go back!

This old building has been completely remodeled and looks classic on the exterior and clean and…read moremodern on the inside. The owners are native Chicagoans so they know Italian Beef. The menu is very simple - hot dogs, Italian sausage, Italian beef sandwiches, and French fries, with Italian ice available for dessert. The Italian beef is just like I remember from my trips to Chicago. The giardiniera was a little spicier than I've had previously which means I liked it more that others I've had. And the sausage - oh man, you need to try it. They make their own sausage from the owner's father Benedetto Mammina's recipe and it is good and tasty. My only slight knock is they don't currently offer iced tea, but hopefully that's something they can easily add in the future. I'll definitely be returning to check it out again.

This place is absolutely amazing. It's just a relaxed vibe, family friendly and great staff. You…read morefeel welcome being there and the food is amazing!

I have now been here twice and been satisfied each time. The smashburger is quite good, and my…read morehusband enjoyed his hot dog. The bartender I've had both times has been so very helpful- he remembered me from my first time in, with my mom instead of my husband, and in quite a friendly way asked how she was doing and if she'd be coming back. [She would, if it wasn't something like a seven hour drive for her to get there.] He was completely willing to answer my MANY questions about the food and drink menu. They premix their cocktails and he was happy to let me try a sip of the ones that interested me. Speaking of.... They're quite ingenious! While cucumber flavor in a drink is hardly revolutionary, red bell pepper IS- and you can taste it! None of them were to my particular liking, but to be honest, I am a bit of a picky eater. He had great patience with me on modifications to my burger- and, again, remembered that I didn't want the sauce. This is honestly a cool little place with a super chill vibe. I AM sad that for a place with a good patio, dogs aren't allowed.... But such is life, I suppose.

I went on a two month long hot dog adventure that ended with stop #20 at Fritz's Meat and Superior…read moreSausage Company. Fritz's takes a blue ribbon for its $3 made and smoked in-house hot dog. Free sauerkraut, mustard, Dijon, BBQ sauce, and ketchup are available at the condiment table and other toppings are available for purchase, I added jalapeños and slivered onions for $. A masterpiece on a soft but durable bun. I also bought a $5 pint of sausage "burnt ends" that I used ate plain and mixed into a scrambled egg dish. The $8 whole smoked chicken was my wife and I's favorite chicken we've ever had. I'm sad that in Fritz's has been in operation 99 years and that I have never been in before this weekend. If you buy rotisserie chickens from the store, stop it and head to Fritz's.

We don't go here on a regular basis, only special occasions, but they always knock it out of the…read morepark! While during most of the year, they do sell lunch, that's just not why most people go to Fritz's. They're renowned for their smoked meats. Around holidays they sell smoked turkeys, gravy, and- most importantly- their 3 sausage stuffing, which is a must for our holiday meals. It is delicious! It can get busy some mornings with people picking up, but I always see people getting helped fast, the line goes quickly. Pro tip: you don't have to be there right in the morning. Wait a couple hours and come in, you'll be fine. Year round, we're a fan of their breakfast burrito mix of meats- just cook it up with eggs and you have yourself a filling meal. Then there's the dog bones.... Altogether, this is a simple and unassuming place, a bit old fashioned, but very much solid.

Big D'z Dogz is amazing. We met D at a birthday party a few years ago where he was serving up THE…read moreBEST DOGZ. So good that we never forgot. My husband turned 36 yesterday and we threw a small backyard party. After booking D, we knew it was going to be a great party. He arrived on time, was very professional, friendly, and served the best hot dogs with ALL the fixings. He has various sausages (my fave was the spicy) and will take your individual orders. D kept serving up delicious hot dogs for hours and then wrapped up the leftovers for us to keep. He's reasonably priced and also an overall stand-up guy. Our friends and neighbors all raved about D'z Dogz. Book him for your next party. You won't regret it. You've got a loyal customer in me. Also PRO TIP-- ask D to make it the way he likes to eat them. SO good, I had two.

Big D'z is just the best! You won't find a better hot dog or friendlier service anywhere else. We…read morework nearby and this is one of our favorite stops when we go out to lunch. I always get the chicken dog - it's incredible. We're such big fans we're having it catered late night at our wedding!

I really appreciate a good chili. I REALLY appreciate a good chili & Matt did his big one with the…read morechili. Let me step back though. My son & I wanted to try a hot dog spot & Ding Dong Dogs came up. The cashier was pretty chill. We later found out that she was new. She was very informative though. You can get your hot dog grilled, fried, off of the roller grilled, or boiled. Also they have gluten free buns and impossible hot dogs so bring your friends with dietary differences. We got several hot dogs and sides. The 50/50 was seasoned well enough that I didn't even need condiments. I really enjoyed the chili though and the mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious. We'll be back.

Can't say I'm going to rush back here, to be honest, but glad to see a concept in the neighborhood…read more One of my kids was majorly hangry and we had to make a semi emergency pitstop here to get her fed. They happened to be mopping with a strong ammonia odor, so that set the stage a bit awkwardly as we navigated our first time in. There's no kids menu (which is fine, it's by a college campus so likely nomt their demographic) but we got an original one with nothing on it and tots. As another reviewer mentioned, apparently you get the choice of grilled, fried, boiled, or off the roller -- we weren't asked and ended up with grilled. The tots were phenomenal, some of the best I've had, and I kept poaching them when she wasn't looking. I hope the biz owners know my intentions are very much in a spirit of offering constructive feedback, with hopes of coming back in, and not malicious at all here. Here are a few more things that were off that are worth calling out: -Vibes were a bit weird inside. The ammonia smell, tables dirty. My daughter went to get a water and saw cups and asked me if she could grab one, I gave a thumbs up from across the room -- turned out to be wine glasses! So she's loading up waters for the table in wine glasses, and a minor miracle we didn't end up breaking one. Kind of random to be set by the fountain machine. -The drinking fountain was out of order and it was pretty dirty back by the bathroom -Service was neutral at best, not really walking us thru anything and sort of half-hearted about it -The dog was kinda small for seven bucks What was fun though was the foosball table, so that's a cool addition. Feels very college towny across the board in here. I'll keep with the idea of supporting a new neighborhood spot, but a lukewarm first impression across the board.