Great food for a very reasonable price. Great place to stop on the way to Kennywood. Long line but Fast service. It's an open space even with it being on the side of route 51. No bathroom but that is a wise choice so they can dedicate all the personal and time to food services. Only thing I'd suggest is to dedicate the door to being the pickup line and use one of the side windows as the ordering line. So people can see where the ordering line is better. But I love the food and will be back soon. Thank You for keeping it simple. read more

The Red Caboose - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

Back open for the season and as good as ever. NEW for 2026 - burgers are back! Cash only, no atm No public bathrooms No indoor seating Very, very good food and the service is great! read more

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Always a pleasure going to The Red Caboose! Their dogs and burgers are amazing! Simple but tasty and affordable! They can get busy but the service is great! Very nostalgic and quaint atmosphere that you absolutely have to try! read more

The Red Caboose - From left to right, Cheese Fries (with onions and black pepper), Cheese dogs (with onions) and a cheeseburger! - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

Food is fresh and taste good. Priced very well. Just a good old burger joint on the side of the road. Very cool to stop in and grab lunch. read more

Awesome food I used to stop there with my mom as a kid and the food tastes the same way I'm 43 now there prices are very reasonable considering everything going on in the world the staff are happy and joke with you it's pretty cool you have to check out (cash only) business read more

Went to lunch yesterday! Great hot dogs for the price. Cheese fries are amazing and free refills on drinks . Service was fantastic

Visited on a beautiful sunny spring Saturday afternoon, the place was packed. The line was out the door however it moved very quickly and we received our food within minutes. The food did not disappoint. We each had a hotdog and shared a chili cheese fry and it was very affordable coming in it just under $10. Can't beat this place for a quick lunch way better than traditional fast food. CASH only! read more

The Red Caboose - Hot dog and chili/cheese fry - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

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Hadn't been in almost twenty years. Saw a recent review, and after a couple of private messages, I knew I had to give it another go. Hat tip to Chris B. It was exactly as I remembered it, and I was pleasantly surprised the prices were still very reasonable. A chili cheese woofer, and freshly made fries were a perfect pre-valentlines day lunch. The service was spot-on, and very fast. After I received my order, maybe 8 people came in, and by the time I was barely halfway done, everyone had been served. There's no real ambiance, it's a red caboose hot dog stand for goodness sake : ) I need to get back again sooner rather than later, and I'm hoping to try the other menu items. Wish they had longer hours, but people in hell wish for ice water. Run, do not walk to the Red Caboose!!!! read more

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Best HOT DOG EVER!!!!!! We've been going there for years and won't stop going (except when they close for the winter!!!! read more

Hot dogs and fries. Fast given the number of people ahead of us. A local landmark apparently that has been here for many years read more

The Red Caboose - Entrance to Red Caboose - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

This is a IYKYK place. Bring cash!! This place is really affordable and has the best hot dogs and fries you couldn't even imagine. If you're here on a nice day, there will most definitely be a line outside! The works are quick, efficient, and clean. It's great for anyone traveling down 51 and looking for a quick & good (every time) food joint, this is your spot. They're known for cheese fries or gravy fries. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The buns melt right in your mouth. This is also great for truck drivers, as they have a huge parking lot for easy in and out access on 51. Locally owned, check them out! read more

The Red Caboose - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

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If you want a good - from the griddle not the water pot dog - then this is the place! Look for the red caboose on 51 in Rostraver... but get there early - it's only open till 4! Oh ... you want to be in the mood for a dog ... cause that's what they do! Lots of choices for topping .. onions, ketchup, fancy mustard, cheese, chili cheese, etc. Did I mention they are $1??!! Cause, they are! The do have outdoor picnic tables so you can bring your pets! read more

The Red Caboose - Cash only - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

Good food, fast service, good value, a great place to pick up a fast lunch. Just wish they were open longer

Wow. Just wow. What a phenomenal roadside eatery! Staff was very quick and friendly handling our order with ease. Our food was excellent, I mean who doesn't enjoy a hot dog on the 4th of July weekend? $20 provided us with more than enough food, and then enough for leftovers! Needless to say, this mom & pop roadside stop will remain a staple in my summer activities! read more

The Red Caboose - Chili Cheese Dog, Kraut Dog, French Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

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The long lines say it all!! Fast service, and a really good dog. And French fries are to die for.

The red caboose has been a Mon Valley staple for over 40 years. Yinzers, locals and passer-bys will stand in line out the door of this little red train car in all types of weather to grab an affordable lunch. The menu holds all the classics a roadside stop should have: chili cheese dogs, fries and fountain drinks, served up steaming hot off the grill and faster than fast food. They also sell kielbasa, hot sasuage and angus burgers. While the menu sure is low in price, that does not come with any sacrifice to the taste. The basic hot dog will only set you back $1.50, with their most expensive item, chili cheese fries, being just $5.99. Drinks are sold for the awesome price of $1.50 with free refills. Outside you can sit under the well known patriotic hot dog statue showering itself in ketchup to enjoy your meal. Many metal picnic tables are avaliable for your convenience as this is a "take out only" shop. FYI cards are not accepted so don't forget your cash! If you haven't paid a visit to the red caboose yet, then what are you waiting for? Make it a day out and bring the whole family, everyone is sure to enjoy. While your visiting this stretch of route 51, check out some other places nearby to burn off all the calories from lunch: Rostraver airport/eagles landing- watch small planes take off or get dessert. Bills golfland- mini golf, dek hockey, driving range, and ice cream! Round Hill Park- farm animals, play grounds, walking trails Cedar creek park- bike trails, boat ramps, playgrounds, hikers camp area, dog park Family fun scapes- mini golf, wooden corn maze read more

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Super cheap food, super quick order, super friendly community! I definitely recommend! The Keilbasa was delicious, the fries were fresh and crunchy, the chili cheese dog was just as good as you'd expect! Was stopped by a customer in his car who decided to tell me all about the place's history and how amazing they are. They're certainly loved by the community. I was recommended the place by my girlfriend and her family who are locals. Check it out! P.S. CASH ONLY! read more

The Red Caboose - Chili Cheese Dog, Keilbasa, and fries. - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

The food tastes of childhood nostalgia - the smells, the familiar crunch of gravel underfoot. This place cannot be recommended highly enough, especially for someone just passing through with a hankering for some simple, classic American eats. read more

Can't beat the red caboose for a cheap hot dog and some fries! The prices are great and the food is delicious- they are always busy for a reason! read more

Cute little hot dog shoppe on route 51 in an old red caboose. Hot dogs are grilled with lots of flavor. Warmed soft bun full of happiness!! Limited menu: You come here for dogs!! Large outdoor seating area or take your order to go. Let's talk about price...a dog is only a buck! If you want chili, kraut, or nacho cheese, it's only 0.40 more. I would truly recommend this place to the dog fans out there. read more

The Red Caboose - Outside - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

The place is a cute little building right off of 51, and the surprise really lay within the price and the comforts of a rural view. All in all the dog was a quality choice, and the chili is very tomato heavy--but the mustard compliments the chili better than not having it. The nachos are underwhelming and if you decide to go here for the first time highly encourage you to avoid at all costs. Had I not had the chips I might have enjoyed the meal much better. Was also informed that there is no cheeseburger or cheese fry options anymore. Compared to the Super Dawg in Chicago which I haven't had in half a decade--this place convincingly meets the riggers of a chili dog urge. Moreover, the staff was very congenial and nice. 6.4/10 #BringCash read more

The Red Caboose - Store Front - Fast Food Near Me - Rostraver, Pennsylvania

Great little place to stop on Route 51! The service is good and the hot dogs and fries are great! Cash only but the prices are very reasonable read more

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Valuation is A++ Food A+ Speed A+ Quality A Service A++ Get a hot dawg here! I mean the do it perfectly which o mean who does anything perfect? Yo! Go! Res Caboose! Seriously every single time it's fast convenient good and perfect. It's super consistent. I have to say that most of their beauty is in the simplicity. What's the do a simple but what they do they do it well. The building is literally a caboose. It is what do you expect from hot dog Shoppe in New York or a major city like DC. read more

I used to frequent this place regularly. Unfortunately, i don't get into this area as much as i used to. Last time i stopped they had a sign see u in March. Maybe because of covid. (Idk) went thru today 1/26/23 and SURPRISE THEY WERE OPEN. gotta tell u chili cheese dogs r as good now as they have ever been. P.S. I hate hotdogs there are only 2 places on earth i will eat a hot dog. This is one of them. read more

The red caboose is great for when you just need a quick meal,but sometimes they are busy.

So happy they brought back the cheese fries. We crave those! Just gotta get the burgers back and all will be right with the universe, haha. Either way though, this is still the place to go! read more

Good food cheaply priced friendly staff. Hotdogs and hamburgers coke products French fries I highly recommend

Great place. Best dogs and service. Fresh onions. Drive out of your way to visit and you won't be disappointed.

So, I don't like hot dogs but my boyfriend introduced me to Red Caboose in his home town and surprisingly, they were really good. Awesome prices too! Their hours a kinda weird, they're open Tuesday-Saturday from 11-4pm. A small place you order inside, eat outside, they have tons of tables & parking. Simple menu, apparently they used to have burgers & fries but they shortened their menus to dogs, chips/nachos & soft drinks. They always have 30+ hot dogs ready on their flat top grill ready to go which makes sense since they're always busy! This is definitely a must try! read more

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Great little place to grab a hot dog or fries. They have limited hours and are always busy, but it's always worth the wait. I've been going for years and have loved it the whole time. They've made a couple changes over the years (got rid of fries for a while but they're back, had ice cream for a bit but they don't seem to have that anymore) but they still serve good quality food at a good price. They're asking that everyone practices social distancing while in line outside and wear a face covering while inside ordering. Great place and would recommend it to anyone! read more

Me and my dad come here sometimes and it is so so good the fries are the best ever I definitely recommend it!

Horrible burger don't even no how to describe it rubbery and weird ,fries were nothing great.

I know the long time regulars here would probably say it's not what it used to be and the new limited menu makes them sad, especially knowing the old offerings were amazing too. I do agree. I miss the gravy fries and the variety too. But I think the essence of the Red Caboose is still there through the hot dogs. My favorite chili cheese dog still tastes great and also at the same affordable price. You and a friend can easily both have a delicious lunch here for under $10. The hot dogs here are just so good!! If you're heading south on route 51, make sure to bring some cash and stop here for a quick lunch! read more

Always good consistent food. Line goes fast. It's worth the stop. Fries with gravy are the best. You won't be disappointed.

Best hot dog spot. I couldn't decide so I had a kraut dig AND a chili cheese dog. I miss the fries!!! It's a special treat for me to go there! Can't wait to visit again. read more

Even though my wife doesn't like this place, I Love it! Best Hot Dogs with Kraut!!

All good things must come to an end? Look, I totally understand and appreciate how much backbreaking work the owners put into the place and how they are getting up there in age. I understand the kids don't want to take it over. Yes, the dogs and kielbasa are still good. There are chips and nachos. However, before the changes this place was a destination. Great fries, dogs, sausages, and burgers. The menu is now limited, and while I still occasionally stop by, it's no longer a 1-2 times a week place like it was before the changes. Lines were almost to Rt. 51. Helicopters landed for the food (not a joke). I feel it was a missed opportunity to sell to someone willing to take over and pass the torch. There are tons of customers who expressed interest in buying. Maybe it was all hot air. Maybe not. But it's a family business and it's their decision, but oh man, do I miss the old menu. read more

There's a reason there is ALWAYS a line out the door waiting to order around lunchtime!!! This place might not look like much, but it's a cheep, quick, local favorite place for lunch!!!! read more

Awesome place French Fries and cheese delicious! Great place to sit outside when the weather is nice and you can't beat the price!

I haven't really ever understood why this spot is so popular around this area, but it is... Cheap hotdog and hamburger joint pretty much sums it up. Last Saturday I stopped for a hot sausage after not having eaten there for a few years. My meal was inexpensive at $2.25 I believe? Anyway, it was pretty disappointing. Extremely burnt to the point of ruining the flavor and dry. You get what you pay for is my takeaway. read more