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Loved top dog. Delicious dogs with delicious bread, amazing service. $4.50 at that. Will be missed but glad there's still another location open.
ALWAYS love Top Dog! Every time I'm in NorCal, I gotta stop by at least one of them and this one, at least of the 2 that I've gone to, has the most seating and I do enjoy that. Affordable hot dogs, lots of delicious weiners, self serve condiment area (not crowded which is a plus), and super quick service. The only issue was that some of the hot dog links were already sold out by the end of the night, so keep that in mind. Some of my favorite to get at Top Dog are their Louisiana hot link (made with 4 different types of peppers) and actually gives you a good kick (goes great with the hot mustard and sauerkraut too) and for the second hot dog, I usually let my boyfriend choose (or third or fourth depending on how hungry that we are). For this particular night, we got their standard Polish Kielbasa (can never go wrong with that). All hot dogs come with a bun too! Quick delicious dogs!
Dropped in to this East Bay eatery whilst running errands in the Lakeshore neighbothood. It was a while since I had a Hot Dog and TD filled that urge. I had gotten a Hot/sweet mustard and Saurkraut. The other was a plain mustard and onion relish. You can garnish your own Dog once it's ready. Soda fountain was down for the count when I visited, but I'm more of a water fountain guy. The Dogs were good and 2 of them hit the spot. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. Craving a quick snack and on the run; it's the perfect place for an in and out grab and go
Very good hot dogs here, and one of the rare Bay Area institutions that's 1.) still around and 2.) doesn't rip off its customers. Not too long of a wait for your dogs once you order. Limited seating inside and the seats and tables were kind of filthy, but it's a nice place to sit and watch people go by on a warm day (after you brush off other people's crumbs and mess). Went with the mango habanero and loved it. Not overly sweet and had a great kick of heat. Went well with a couple lines of mustard, and the bun was soft with just the right amount of crisp. My only complaint is that these dogs are kind of small, which is saying a lot given that I'm not a huge eater. But at only a few bucks each, you won't be breaking the bank to order a second.
Top Dog has always provided excellent products. Their hot dogs are literally impossible to come by other than an actual location. I never been here before, but was familiar with the one in downtown Berkeley. What I can say is that the staff is friendly, food is as good as it's always been and the environment is pleasant. I do hope to return here sometime soon and I'm glad to be able to say that this is a great location. If you're like me and our fan of their hotdog, but are further away from Berkeley, this is a great location to stop by. 4/5.
Full of flies. Maybe it is just fly season, but it was awful. The flies were in a swarm and were flying around in the seating area and right outside the door. Seating is plentiful. Which is great as we wanted to eat in. They really try to keep the place clean. A staff member was using goo gone to clean the soda machine while we were there. The dog was delicious. I got the original dog. The dog is grilled and the bun is heated up on the grill. Next time I want to to try the garlic dog. They have specialty local sodas. A really great selection. They taste like standard sodas. Other than the flies it's a great place to stop for a dog.
Fantastic to find a *real* hot dog place. Fat sausages, perfectly grilled, the right crispiness and char and snap as you bite in. Dress the dogs yourself with three kinds of mustard, ketchup, relish, and onions, or ask for bacon on top for extra. The buns were perfectly toasted and crispy, soft on the inside but not sponge and not gluing your mouth shut. 10/10. Hope this place sticks around.
This place is so gourmet I have to give it my Yelp Elite 5-Star gold seal of approval that I reserve usually only for Michelin starred and James Beard award winning restaurants that I enjoy. Seriously Top Dog is that local weinery that everyone has in their part of the country and I have been going since my high school days. It is one of the only places that I go to just because I am within a one mile radius. At roughly $4 for a Top Dog you get a long dog on a sesame bun and you are once again transformed back to the days of tie-dye, peace and love. Oh I also recommend the Bird Dog, the Hot Link, the Bratwurst, Lemon Chicken, etc. and don't forget their spicy Russian mustard
Where can you go to experience an economical and convenient meal that won't break the bank? They've been around for decades in the Berkeley storefront not as long here in Oakland. Top Dog is the place. If you're having or attending a BBQ buy some cold dogs and buns here for a real reasonable price to go! The service has always been good. It helps to be a real people person to work here. It's a quaint shop here. They also have t-shirts and caps for sale. Gotta love them. If you travel don't be surprised if someone recognizes your garb and casually walks up to you to express their appreciation.
I was so happy to find a place that had hot links I've be craving one for a while haha but to be honest I don't understand the hype but don't get me wrong it's not bad food. I like that it's made fresh to order and also very affordable. The bun is sourdough bread and really thick which is not my favorite but if you love that kind of bread you'll love it. Nice staff
This place has the top-notch hotdogs, I come here all the time, and this is the rare place where you can get a nice lunch for under 10 bucks.. They also have a bunch of good sausages, but they call it top dog for a reason - so I recommend getting top dogs.+1 also for the good variety of mustard and a nice big tureen of sauerkraut. Just the way I like it.
Did you know you can get dogs to go? It comes out to about half the cost, and is sold in sixes, and comes with fresh buns too (which they will tell you is made fresh and will last for a couple of days). The downside with ordering raw like this is you have to buy it in sixes, per flavor (for example, 6 mango jalapeno, 6 bratwursts, etc), no mix and match. Great for BBQs and parties! My usual go-tos are the hot link and kielbasa, despite getting them both mixed up all the time when I take them home. They are both great tasting and looks too similar. I was informed that the hot links is more red, solid colored after cooking and the kielbasa has speckles of black dots...but when I grill it myself, somehow I still can't discern the two. This is especially important if you're bringing these to a party and you happen to have folks that can't eat spicy food. Actually maybe it's best that I refrain from grilling duties. On the flip side, if you want to dine in, the place isn't all that clean nor inviting. It's as if you need to get this ordered on the go, or eat-in quickly and gtfo. On the plus side, they do make a pretty mean dog. All of the flavors are delicious, and charred perfectly...and the bun is toasted very well, every time. They also have condiments: sauerkraut, mustard, Russian mustard (strong horseradish taste, I wouldn't put too much...), ketchup, relish, and fresh chopped onions. Bacon and grilled onions cost extra.
I was in the area and decided to stop into Top Dog. I got their Bockwurst sausage again! The service was friendly and efficient. After a few minutes, the sausage was hot and ready. You have a good selection of condiments from sweet & spocy mustard, deli mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, diced onions, relish, and warmed sauerkraut! Yum. read more
I was reading in the local news, that the iconic hot dog place of like 100 years, Kaspers Hot Dogs, has closed. Now, I read that this iconic Oakland Top Dog location is closing soon, due to a dispute with the new landlord. I figured I better get over her quick before it closes for good. https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/berkeley-top-dog-closing-oakland-location-21102867.php My Oakland guide, who grew up as a child in this Lakeshore Area, tells me of the old days here right at this location where the Top Dog is. It used to be a restaurant called Edy's and they had the best lime freezes. His mother used to take him here in the 1960's! I can't believe that was over 60 years ago! This Top Dog has been here for a long time, around 21 years. The little alley way that has an entrance to the Top Dog, now goes to Trader Joes, but he tells me that used to be a Lucky grocery store before. The parking structure wasn't there either. My guide is a long time Top Dog fan, from the original Berkeley locations. He even made friends with the girl cook at the north Berkeley location and ended up getting free hot dogs! He says the prices sure have gone up since the 70's ... a Kielbasa was just 70 cents! That's $4.50 now! This location runs like most locations, you just tell the cook what you want and the sausages are already cooked or cooking on the flat top grill. The buns get heated there too and then you have condiments to add. I've been a fan of Top Dog, more the Berkeley location, but it's sad to see this location close. Soon, it will just be the original Berkeley location open at the south campus. read more
1 year ago
I got two dogs and a fountain drink for $10. I heard this location may be closing so I came to try it out. $10 for lunch is awesome!! The dogs were delicious! I'd hate to see reasonably priced restaurants leaving the community. It's definitely worth a try. Street parking is horrible!! read more
9 months ago
Loved top dog. Delicious dogs with delicious bread, amazing service. $4.50 at that. Will be missed but glad there's still another location open. read more
ALWAYS love Top Dog! Every time I'm in NorCal, I gotta stop by at least one of them and this one, at least of the 2 that I've gone to, has the most seating and I do enjoy that. Affordable hot dogs, lots of delicious weiners, self serve condiment area (not crowded which is a plus), and super quick service. The only issue was that some of the hot dog links were already sold out by the end of the night, so keep that in mind. Some of my favorite to get at Top Dog are their Louisiana hot link (made with 4 different types of peppers) and actually gives you a good kick (goes great with the hot mustard and sauerkraut too) and for the second hot dog, I usually let my boyfriend choose (or third or fourth depending on how hungry that we are). For this particular night, we got their standard Polish Kielbasa (can never go wrong with that). All hot dogs come with a bun too! Quick delicious dogs! read more
Dropped in to this East Bay eatery whilst running errands in the Lakeshore neighbothood. It was a while since I had a Hot Dog and TD filled that urge. I had gotten a Hot/sweet mustard and Saurkraut. The other was a plain mustard and onion relish. You can garnish your own Dog once it's ready. Soda fountain was down for the count when I visited, but I'm more of a water fountain guy. The Dogs were good and 2 of them hit the spot. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. Craving a quick snack and on the run; it's the perfect place for an in and out grab and go read more
Very good hot dogs here, and one of the rare Bay Area institutions that's 1.) still around and 2.) doesn't rip off its customers. Not too long of a wait for your dogs once you order. Limited seating inside and the seats and tables were kind of filthy, but it's a nice place to sit and watch people go by on a warm day (after you brush off other people's crumbs and mess). Went with the mango habanero and loved it. Not overly sweet and had a great kick of heat. Went well with a couple lines of mustard, and the bun was soft with just the right amount of crisp. My only complaint is that these dogs are kind of small, which is saying a lot given that I'm not a huge eater. But at only a few bucks each, you won't be breaking the bank to order a second. read more
Top Dog has always provided excellent products. Their hot dogs are literally impossible to come by other than an actual location. I never been here before, but was familiar with the one in downtown Berkeley. What I can say is that the staff is friendly, food is as good as it's always been and the environment is pleasant. I do hope to return here sometime soon and I'm glad to be able to say that this is a great location. If you're like me and our fan of their hotdog, but are further away from Berkeley, this is a great location to stop by. 4/5. read more
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2 years ago
Full of flies. Maybe it is just fly season, but it was awful. The flies were in a swarm and were flying around in the seating area and right outside the door. Seating is plentiful. Which is great as we wanted to eat in. They really try to keep the place clean. A staff member was using goo gone to clean the soda machine while we were there. The dog was delicious. I got the original dog. The dog is grilled and the bun is heated up on the grill. Next time I want to to try the garlic dog. They have specialty local sodas. A really great selection. They taste like standard sodas. Other than the flies it's a great place to stop for a dog. read more
11 months ago
Fantastic to find a *real* hot dog place. Fat sausages, perfectly grilled, the right crispiness and char and snap as you bite in. Dress the dogs yourself with three kinds of mustard, ketchup, relish, and onions, or ask for bacon on top for extra. The buns were perfectly toasted and crispy, soft on the inside but not sponge and not gluing your mouth shut. 10/10. Hope this place sticks around. read more
11 months ago
This place is so gourmet I have to give it my Yelp Elite 5-Star gold seal of approval that I reserve usually only for Michelin starred and James Beard award winning restaurants that I enjoy. Seriously Top Dog is that local weinery that everyone has in their part of the country and I have been going since my high school days. It is one of the only places that I go to just because I am within a one mile radius. At roughly $4 for a Top Dog you get a long dog on a sesame bun and you are once again transformed back to the days of tie-dye, peace and love. Oh I also recommend the Bird Dog, the Hot Link, the Bratwurst, Lemon Chicken, etc. and don't forget their spicy Russian mustard read more
Where can you go to experience an economical and convenient meal that won't break the bank? They've been around for decades in the Berkeley storefront not as long here in Oakland. Top Dog is the place. If you're having or attending a BBQ buy some cold dogs and buns here for a real reasonable price to go! The service has always been good. It helps to be a real people person to work here. It's a quaint shop here. They also have t-shirts and caps for sale. Gotta love them. If you travel don't be surprised if someone recognizes your garb and casually walks up to you to express their appreciation. read more
1 year ago
I was so happy to find a place that had hot links I've be craving one for a while haha but to be honest I don't understand the hype but don't get me wrong it's not bad food. I like that it's made fresh to order and also very affordable. The bun is sourdough bread and really thick which is not my favorite but if you love that kind of bread you'll love it. Nice staff read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
This place has the top-notch hotdogs, I come here all the time, and this is the rare place where you can get a nice lunch for under 10 bucks.. They also have a bunch of good sausages, but they call it top dog for a reason - so I recommend getting top dogs.+1 also for the good variety of mustard and a nice big tureen of sauerkraut. Just the way I like it. read more
2 years ago
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Did you know you can get dogs to go? It comes out to about half the cost, and is sold in sixes, and comes with fresh buns too (which they will tell you is made fresh and will last for a couple of days). The downside with ordering raw like this is you have to buy it in sixes, per flavor (for example, 6 mango jalapeno, 6 bratwursts, etc), no mix and match. Great for BBQs and parties! My usual go-tos are the hot link and kielbasa, despite getting them both mixed up all the time when I take them home. They are both great tasting and looks too similar. I was informed that the hot links is more red, solid colored after cooking and the kielbasa has speckles of black dots...but when I grill it myself, somehow I still can't discern the two. This is especially important if you're bringing these to a party and you happen to have folks that can't eat spicy food. Actually maybe it's best that I refrain from grilling duties. On the flip side, if you want to dine in, the place isn't all that clean nor inviting. It's as if you need to get this ordered on the go, or eat-in quickly and gtfo. On the plus side, they do make a pretty mean dog. All of the flavors are delicious, and charred perfectly...and the bun is toasted very well, every time. They also have condiments: sauerkraut, mustard, Russian mustard (strong horseradish taste, I wouldn't put too much...), ketchup, relish, and fresh chopped onions. Bacon and grilled onions cost extra. read more
3 years ago
Food was good and service was good Dogs are not allowed in restaurants!!! You are not entitled!!! read more
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I stopped by for a small bite here the other day. They now only take order in the back door in the ally to the right. The staff that handles the order and money was separate guy from the cook, and he wear both gloves and face mask, which I am really appreciated of. I usually do not like when the same guy who handle my food also handle the dirty cash. I had a lemon chicken and a bockwurst dog ($8). Both were good, but I think I like the bockwurst more, better texture and flavor as well i guess. The lemon chicken was a bit chunky in texture, I think they chopped the meat to small piece instead of blending it, it wasn't noticeably lemonly as it sound either. overall it was a good and light snack. Wish I did ask for some grill onion. read more
3 years ago
Food was great customer service even better thanks for the quick bit. It' was a great tasting dog highly recommend read more
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