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    The Missing Link

    4.6 (131 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE MISSING LINK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cajun Dog
    Mark M.

    I came here with a buddy who had eaten here previously and he raved about it and built it up as a great place. The Missing Link did not disappoint whatsoever! Great atmosphere with a very cool vibe. Great service and great food! The line was long and the service took a minute but our server was diligent and apologetic about our wait. The bacon cheddar dog was delicious as was the Cajun Dog. I ordered two different things knowing that I was boxing up the rest so that I could take some home for my wife to try. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back. It gives me a reason to look forward to coming to Shreveport.

    The Cajun, rosemary garlic fries and peach sangria.
    Bahama B.

    Excellent food! The service was amazing! And the ambiance was chill and uniquely decorated! Enjoy! I had the Cajun dog with the rosemary garlic fries.

    Justin B.

    The food is amazing. Service was great too. The "Gouda Crunch" burger is one of the best burgers we've had. The "Drunk and Corrupt" dog was exceptional with the sauerkraut and stone ground mustard. The "Coonass" dog was great with the crawfish etouffee. We'll be back for sure!

    Cajun and rosemary fries
    Justin M.

    Finally can rate food. Solid 4. Service food and ambience all great. Had the Cajun and it was delicious. Bread is awesome toppings good and meat cooked perfectly. I ish it was bigger. The rosemary fries were fantastic and don't need ketchup. I was full but kept eating them. The brisket was only thing didn't care for. The sauce wasn't right for me almost tasted like sweet coffee but it was tender.

    The Chicago Dog

    Great food, small menu which makes perfect sense. The bacon ranch chicken sandwich and bacon cheddar fries were delicious. The staff is very friendly and the place has a great decor. Overall a great experience for lunch today.

    Garlic/Rosemary & Garlic Fries, Sweet Potato Fries (with their homemade icing), Cousin Eddie
    L.J. B.

    More than just hotdogs! The menu has changed every time I've gone and the owner/chef has impressed me again. Make any hotdog a footlong for $2. There is a cabinet full of board games to enjoy while you're there. The space is huge with a bar and small patio near the front.

    Great food. Order came out quick! We all enjoyed what we ordered. Great atmosphere and cute building!

    Henri P.

    Loved the fact they had games!!! The food was great and the service quick!!! The inside was very nice and clean!!

    Lucy H.

    Bottom line-the food was great and the service is outstanding. I've gone a few times. The last trip was just to get Rosemary Fries and a drink. The menu has a variety of dressed dogs and hamburgers. The bar is well stocked.

    The Cajun   Onion Rings
    Kevin R.

    Can I give a 6 star review? Super unique decor. Looks like they may have a band play there sometimes, although there wasn't one when I visited. You'll have to pay for parking since it's downtown. But I only paid like 60 cents for 30 minutes. Got the Cajun with extra onions instead of bell peppers. First time ever having loaded onion rings, never seem them before. Everything was fire. Straight fire. Gonna come here every time I stop in Shreveport. Got some family members hooked on it too.

    Bacon Cheddar Fries

    I came on my lunch break , they were super quick and sweet. I enjoyed the food for my first time I definitely shared everywhere !!

    Beignets
    D'Andre L.

    The food was amazing! I tried the House burger (double) with American cheese and the Cousin Eddie fries and it was great! My cousin got the Chicago style hot dog and loved it. My sister ordered the chicken bacon ranch sandwich and said it was delicious. We all ordered the beignets and they were amazing. The restaurant inside was clean, including the restrooms and decorated with caricature photos of celebrities. The best part was the service. All of the different owners/operators personally came and talked to us at different times and made sure we were getting anything we needed. 10/10 recommend and the next time I'm in Bossier I'm going back!

    Onion Rings
    Thaksin K.

    Notes: 1) good selection, including vegan options 2) self service drinks 3) inside a hotel/ apartment complex thing 4) felt nice and old time-y 5) outside seating 6) does takeout 7) been here once Pros: 1) has a pickup parking spot which is nice for downtown 2) great service 3) pretty good food Cons: 1) kinda pricey for the food Total: 4/5 The missing link is actually what I miss most about Baton Rouge. A nice hotdog place that I can go to and relax at. The service was great and they were nice in helping me pick out what I wanted. The restaurant is pretty popular when I went and had a lot of things to look to getting. Being inside a hotel area, it was a little bit confusing to find and seemed small. However, this place has a really big interior and had decently fast wait time for the food. I ordered and was in and out in about 10-15 minutes. It was crazy. My biggest complaint is that they ran out of some of the interesting options pretty quickly so I had to pick something else. It wasn't a bad thing but it was a bit sad to see that I couldn't try out something new. I went for the classic and it wasn't the worst things. However, my friend got the cousin Eddie and that looked amazing. The hot dog was covered well and it looked good. The rosemary and garlic fries were pretty good. However, we got so much that it was hard to eat after some time. My whole body smelled of garlic after I was done. The onion rings were pretty good. However, I think it needed a sauce to go with it. The onion rings tasted good on their own but needed some help to wash down after a bit. I wanted to try the alligator dog and also the Mac and cheese but it wasn't available at the time. I have to go back. Overall, I would try this place out. It may be a little pricey but it is worth it for those doggo lovers.

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    Some of the best food in Shreveport if you like hot dogs, sandwiches, etc give them a try!!!

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    My husband and I got there just before closing and the food was AMAZING! Great customer service. We will be back.

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    Great selection of classics and eclectic Dogs, craft beer craft soda great ambience for a dog house , good find!Chicago Dog,Classic Dog

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