I food with amazing probably the best food I had in a while and the people are so nice and…read morerespectful a must go to if in dc

The food was great, the service was well and everyone was friendly we had a very fun time.read more

It was very enjoyable scarfing down two chili cheese with relish hotdogs here while waiting for my…read morewife, my bestie, and their boo. We all enjoyed the hotdogs. It was $24 for my wife and I's order of 3 hotdogs, one Arizona tea and one air heads.

In the shadow of the monuments, where the Mall's chaos and overpriced carts scream tourist trap,…read moreSami's Hot Dog Cart (800 Independence Ave SW, or sneak to 801 C Street SW) stands quiet and honest over a thousand 5-star raves don't lie. For a few bucks, you get a snappy all-beef dog grilled crisp and juicy, steamed bun hugging it just right, fresh onions snapping, homemade chili that's meaty and secret-spiced if you want it. No fuss, no fifty-dollar nonsense just pure, quick American street food that hits when you're hustling between memorials on a scorcher or a freeze. Sami (or his son) slings 'em fast with real warmth, no bullshit, turning a 30-year-old family spot into the Mall's undisputed king. Grab it, eat standing, feel alive, and move on. Must-try. Period.

I come here often and each and every time they make me feel like a regular. I love the beer and…read morefood selection but the staff is the clear highlight. Special call out to: Josh, Martina, Jorge, Ricky, David, Yami, and Jairon.

Food quality, flavor, and creative menu: 3.5 - 4 Stars…read morePricing, 2 Stars Overall: 3 Stars Delish and unique hot dog/sausage dogs, unique burgers, fries, fried onion wings, chicken tenders, huge chicken wings, and massive chicken sandwiches. I ordered the Fonz Italian Sausage layered with pastrami (seemed like lunch meat) and melted cheese on top. I think it was provolone. Served on a toasted bun. Filling and satisfying, good flavor. The hot fries was a regular order of fries served with an imbalanced sprinkle sort of dumped on the top layer of fries and not distributed all the way through, which had an extra cost of $2 for the sprinkle of spices, which was an annoying difference in price in my opinion. Solid options for beer and a few ciders. Full bar as well. TVs on the walls only showing sports. You get a table number, order at the counter, pay, and they bring it out to the table number. Casual spot. My immediate thoughts...this place is overpriced. My sausage dog, fries and cider came to $26, plus tax, so about $31 bucks. I repeat, $31 bucks. I honestly felt as though the place was price gauaging. A few other people at my table mentioned the prices and thought they were overpriced. Not much service received, just them bringing the order out. Food was yummy, but I'm not convinced about the value. I have had sausage dogs, hot dogs, fries and beer around the world and I feel this place was overpriced. I like the atmosphere because its a perfect place for casual dining and decent for groups.

Been twice recently!…read more Once was in evening where I had a hot dog and once was for lunch where I had a breakfast burrito. Got the breakfast burrito with breakfast sausage. It was supposed to have tater tots in it but that was missing. It felt like the burrito was lacking. I wish it would have had more in it like some peppers. Most other items cost extra money so I didn't add to it. Maybe had the potatoes also been included it would have been better. Service was fast when I got the hot dog even though the place was relatively busy, but it wasn't busy when I went for lunch and the food took what felt like FOREVER to come. After all this would I back? Yes!

I was really excited to try the Dog Haus menu. I love the variety of sandwich options and who…read moredoesn't love tots? However, I found the food was pretty average. I got a chicken sandwich with onion straws on it and tater tots and it was just... fine. Nothing remarkable or exciting. I would have given the meal three stars. However, I love the physical restaurant and the location. I feel like there aren't menus like this in the area and I love the large indoor and outdoor seating. On a beautiful day this is the place to be! I also loved ordering on a screen and having the food delivered to my table. I'll be back, but for the restaurant, not really for the food.

I take hot dogs seriously. Like "I celebrated National Hot Dog Day as an actual holiday" seriously…read more So trust me when I say Haute Dogs is worth a visit. One honest note for my fellow purists: the buns are hearty, so if you're a classic bun person like me, the ratio leans a little bread-forward. Personal preference. But here's the tip that makes all the difference: order the half smoke. Bigger, beefier, and it fills that bun the way nature intended. That's the move. And if you love blue cheese, the buffalo tots are dangerously snackable.

Finally a place that serves the popular state base hot dogs in one. It's a small place but they are…read moreefficient. Typically, there's one person handling the foh. So someone can take your order or you order through the kiosk. Which by the way, there's only one. If you're dining, the meals come out fast and hot. I had the chi dog. Although didn't feel like Chicago, it was still close enough! The dig wasn't too salty and it was lean. With fries and a non-fountain soda, it sure filled me up. The place gave me an early 90s dine. It was hip, chill and nostalgic kind of way. Give it a try.

After an appointment nearby I needed to grab some lunch. I wanted to be able to escape the heat a…read morebit and take a seat for sure. I walked in and right up to the bar. I had a menu in front of me in no time. Drink order taken, but I feel like when I place this order, it always gets messed up. I ordered a Sprite and water, all I got was the Sprite. With the heat, I sure could have used the water more, but oh well. Time to order and I wanted to order a dog, but also something to go with it. Seeing how the dogs don't come with a side, you need to order something else. I went with the Chili Idol. You cannot go wrong with a chili cheese dog, that is for sure. I love their bun concept here, giving you the option to cut this up into thirds, which you will need to do because of how big this thing is. Then to add on the heap of toppings, chili, cheese sauce and diced onions. You are in for a treat. Of course I devoured it. As my side for this, I went with their Crispy Pickle Chips, served with Miso Ranch. I could have went with fries, but I think this elevated it just a bit more. These were fresh from the fryer. That ranch, the right amount of salty to compliment it all. The atmosphere in here was a bit dead during my visit as it was after the lunch rush, but when I was about to leave it was picking up as the World Cup was coming on. I can see why people flock here because it has televisions everywhere. And each one of them has some sort of sports on them.

The dogs are decent and the drinks are fine, but the last few times I've dropped in to get some…read moregrub, the music volume has been too high to have a conversation with whomever is with me. It's too loud for comfort. I don't understand this recent trend of creating a hostile environment. I'm not going to shout my order at the poor people who have to work there. I would love to be able to make Doghaus a regular weekly dinner spot just to have some variety but can't support a business that actively makes the place unattractive.

This little hot dog food truck serves up a modest menu of various styled dogs and sausages, such as…read morethe Jalapeno, the Half Smoke, and the Turkey Dog. You can opt for their combos, which comes with a bag of chips of your choice as well as a can of soda or water, or just the dog itself. After some shopping, the hubs and I tried The Humble Combo (all-beef hot dog with chips (Utz original) and a can of Coke; the hot dog was juicy and yummy, and we topped it with some chili, cheese, and raw onions; it was tasty!), and The Legendary DC Half Smoke (comes in spicy or mild; we opted for the spicy; we topped this off with also chili, cheese, and raw onions; YUM! The sausage was right off the grill, had a nice snap, and had quite a kick to it!). The buns were soft and fresh, and the chili was absolutely delicious - homemade and a great topping option! The owner here is super friendly and welcoming, and you can find this cute cart at the Tanger Outlets on the weekends; make sure you hit them up if you have a craving, and you can also reach out to them via social media to see where they'll show up next! +spicy Half Smoke! +all-beef! +tasty chili! +friendly staff!

Delicious sausages and the best customer service I've ever received. They were fast..helped me make…read moreup my very indecisive mind and extremely patient. Cant wait to catch them again! (Tanger Outlets)

Who was Weenie Beenie and what is it like? We had no idea but we knew they were one of the first,…read moreif not the first, to serve the legendary half-smoke sausages only available in DC. The visit was unique, the story is unique and the food is unique! Let's do this! Established in 1950 or 1954 (reports vary but the sign on the building says 1954), Weenie Beenie was a modest hot dog stand serving hot dogs and beans. It was started by two brothers, Carl and Bill Staton. Bill happened to be an incredible and ultimately famous traveling pool player who went by the name... you guessed it... Weenie Beenie! He won 27k in Arkansas (which is a LOT of money in the 1950's) and used the money to finance the hot dog stand's growth! He appeared on television, played hustlers across the country, and backed other hustlers while living the pool and entrepreneur life. During the 50's, a period of entrenched segregation in Virginia, Weenie Beenie distinguished itself by hiring black employees on the same terms as whites when most white‑owned businesses would not hire blacks at all. This made Weenie Beenie a rare example of early workplace integration in Arlington and a meaningful employer within the historically Black Green Valley community. Its reputation for fairness became a very important part of its legacy, remembered along with the food and its very colorful founder. We popped over and found a 70+ year old walk-up stand with a colorful, diverse and engaging set of customers and friendly service. In faded letters on the front wall to the left are the 10 commandments! No breaking any divine rules at Weenie Beenie's! We all chatted and I learned the one guy comes every day! The old man in the suit was very polite and reserved. The younger Latin and black clientele were fun and engaging and we joked around quite a bit. Another older man was as 38-year veteran of the armed service! Thank you sir! I heard some stories... Of course, we ordered half-smokes! They are well-seasoned half-pork, half beef, smoked sausages that are truly incredible. Weenie Beenie's are unique and delicious! Life is good with a historic, unique, fun and respectful half smoke.

No-frills hotdog, burger, & other cook-out food from a long-time stand near Shirlington…read more Only have 2 run-down picnic tables for seating I came here with my fiance for lunch and we were pretty impressed by the quality of the food! They had a decent selection an everything was prepared very quickly as well Fries are more like potato wedges than a traditional French-fry

What a vibey spot! My friend and I came here for a quick bite and drink before going elsewhere and…read moreit was so fun. I definitely felt like the oldest person here and somewhat felt like a college bar, but that was kinda fun! The bartender was awesome and the wings were incredible. Such a fun spot to bop to in DC!

Food and ambience fantastic. Great drinks, great food, better people. They are owned by a Detroit…read moreand Chicago native. Fantastic place.

Amazing small, independent restaurant. The biscuits and donuts are the attention grabbers, but you…read morewill stay and keep coming back for the chilito! Pays homage to that old bean burrito cheap eats but turns it up a notch. So glad I found this place.

If you haven't been here in a while - they have completely revamped their menu. No more sausages…read more But, it's a really interesting menu. Sort of a Texas style place, with chilli and potatoes. The names are unique, and don't be afraid to ask what things are. The portions are not huge, so you can try different things. This is an owner operated business, so you're likely meet the owner and there and they have been doing this for quite a while. Seating inside is limited, but the outside seating nis now covered. It's great. If you haven't been in a while, come back and try out the new menu.