Food: 4/5 I ordered the Mac & Cheese Hot Dog, and it was…read moreeverything I hoped for, loaded and satisfying. The portions are no joke! It was basically two meals in one. I enjoyed the first half there and happily finished the rest as a snack later that night. I also really appreciate that they offer chicken hot dogs in addition to the usual beef and pork options. They even have vegan choices, so there's something for everyone. The only thing that could have made the hot dog even better is adding another cheese and a little bit more seasoning. The red velvet cake was one of the best I have tried. Service: 5/5 The hospitality and the vibe here is what truly stands out and impressed me. The owner has a down-to-earth personality and made the whole experience genuinely welcoming from the moment I walked in. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in creating a neighborhood spot where people feel at home. That kind of service keeps people coming back. Ambiance: 5/5 The vibe is casual, welcoming, and full of Oakland pride. It's the kind of place where you can grab some comfort food, enjoy good conversation, and feel like part of the community. And of course, shoutout to Mac Dre. Have to show love to a Bay Area legend while enjoying a great meal. Highly recommend this spot!

The owner is super nice and on our first visit I ordered the macaroni hot dog. It was really good…read more The owner even gave us a free side of fries. I went again today and ordered the fish sandwich. I was really disappointed. I don't think they should have a fish sandwich on the menu if it's going to taste horrible. I can't even tell what type of fish it is. It tasted like burnt old oil. The worst fish sandwich I ever had. The bun is super simple and taste like an ordinary bun you buy off the shelf. There is a sauce on the sandwich that is tasteless. You can't just put any ordinary fish sandwich on your menu if it's going to be lifelessness. Put the same effort and flavors in the fish sandwich as you do your hot dogs or take it off the menu.

I was in the area and decided to stop into Top Dog. I got their Bockwurst sausage again!…read more 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.

I was reading in the local news, that the iconic hot dog place of like 100 years, Kaspers Hot Dogs,…read morehas 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.

Be open when your sign says open Waiting over 15 minutes…read morestill not ready to serve unless you don't want black customers

This was a favorite spot in Alameda growing up...hadn't been in years and was brought a Chicago Dog…read morefrom here..No bueno...not sure if they still steam their dogs..these seemed boiled? Zero flavor to the actual hot dog and the bun was completely sogged out and fell apart. Only had 1/2

Now don't get me in the middle of the East Bay hot dog rivalry between Casper's and Kasper's. I'm…read morenot that much of a frankfurter connoisseur, even though I have compared Coney dogs in Detroit between two classic purveyors, Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island. I wasn't looking for a Coney dog when I decided to stop by at Kasper's with a 'K'. I'm surprised I had never been here because it's in Oakland's familiar Dimond district. Kasper's is housed in a cool, mid-century vintage standalone building and has a parking lot like most fast food eateries back sometime in the last century. There were two people behind the counter, both obvious veterans who split responsibilities between dressing the dogs and handling the register. The menu was pretty straightforward: nine different dogs and a chili bowl plus soft drinks and fizzes. I was hoping they might have a Chicago dog but no such luck. Instead I went for the $7.39 Quarter Pound Dog with Chili ($1.29), Cheese ($0.99), and Diced Onion (free). So kinda like a Coney but not quite. Still quite tasty and filling as it was an all-beef dog with a massive amount of chili (photo: https://yelp.to/nG4KKo0L6Y). I dared to get a $1.69 bag of chips and a $3.05 Diet Coke, but in hindsight, I should've gone for an Orange Fizz to evoke my Orange Julius-filled childhood. I used to love those. FOOD - 4 stars..,pretty classic beef dog with chili & cheese AMBIANCE - 4 stars...liked the mid-century vibe because it felt real...expect to see a lot of regulars SERVICE - 4 stars...they sure know how to serve the dogs fast TOTAL - 4 stars...Kasper's with a 'K' if you want a tasty big dog cheap and fast RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ

I had to wait for 5 minutes and was given a free bag of chips. Great service and they have…read moreregulars. It was the first time I went into this one.

I'm probably reading into this too much, but this tastes like my childhood. You know, all the stuff…read morethat was space engineered in the 50s and 60s and then mass commercialized in the 80s. The all beef dog was delicious, the lemon slushy was very tart and far too sweet, the shredded Velveeta cheese facsimile was oily, salty. The chili could have come out of a can. And I would not change a thing. Thanks for taking me back.

I love this place. Nothing fancy but great high quality hot dogs with fresh tomatoes, onions, etc…read more Service is fast and friendly and always well presented food. Definitely worth many return visits. Patronize small businesses!

No more alcohol served which is a bummer cause it's a cool cozy dive, but real talk the new super…read moreburrito is good, dare I say better than Maya Halal's...for a standard late stage capitalist era $20 burrito tax out the door, when you take it out the bag youre gonna say "This is it?", then after a couple bites be like, "Damn this is actually good". It's like straight up homemade / taco truck style not the standard mission style. Peace to the gentleman still holding it down there God bless

I went here to grab some dinner, pretty late at around midnight. It's a small place with minimal…read moreseating on the bottom floor. A lot more room to sit and finish the food, is available on the second floor. The hanging artwork pieces on the walls are distinctly striking. The menu is stacked with standard bar fare, with pizza, hotdogs, fries, etc. A sizable beer selection that seems to draw in the nightly usuals. The service was not majorly terrible. Some staff members looked rather bored. I didn't order alcohol. I just wanted to eat. I chose a chili cheese dog, which included Garlic fries. I paid $14, after tip. The large portions are appreciated. Really wished it all had been yummy. I can't say that it was tasty, and memorably delicious. It looked more appetizing than it actually tasted. Which is not great. The chili was not flavorful, and it was almost cold. Not warmed up first, just slapped on top of the dog. Which made for a strange eating experience. Normally the chili is the hottest part of that particular item. A toasted bun (which is preferable) may have made a difference. The dog itself wasn't terrible. The fries were attractive. I'm into the shoestring potatoes. I was not wowed when it came to the taste. Not a huge deal. I probably should've ordered a slice of pizza, which they may be kind of popularly known for. When I am near, in downtown Oakland, I can do a round 2. They stay open really late. I was eyeballing the garlic knots, with a side of marinara. That probably would've been a hit with me or better yet the Mozz sticks. I love those.

This hotdog stand offers Miller All-Beef 1/4-lb hot dogs, as well as tamales, drinks and snacks…read more This hotdog vendor has been at this same location for nearly 20 yrs. It's a good place to grab a quick meal in this commercial-industrial area. YES! A hotdog stand is an outdoor restaurant. This place has a walk up window, prices clearly posted, snacks and drinks displayed, and limited tables and chairs. It's nothing fancy, but this area of West Oakland lacks any fast food places or convenience stores. I usually stop here when I'm in the area. I usually get 1/4-lb All Beef Jumbo Dog w/ mustard and kraut. If I want something different, I might go for a beef tamale in a cup with chili cheese, salsa, peppers, sour cream and raw chopped onions. Also, there's hot links if they're not sold out. It's not gourmet food, but it tastes good when you're on the road. The vendor is really nice, and likes to chat with customers. BTW, this is a busy area for truck traffic. You're near the Port of Oakland and a variety of trucking companies. It's also near major freeway ramps, and everyone's favorite shortcut to the SF Bay Bridge (the West Grand ramp). This hotdog stand is located on the corner of West Grand x Campbell, on the northside of West Grand Ave. Street parking only.

Not quite what I expected to find in Downtown Oakland--and I mean that in the best possible way. I…read moredefinitely expected the vibe, but it's nice when the food actually matches it! Lately, Oakland has been giving us plenty of misses, but this one is clearly a HIT. Everything we tried was on point, and now I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the fish sandwich. Although I was told they don't get their fish delivery on weekends--which seems odd for most places, but then again... this is Oakland. The OG burger was perfectly prepared even with the impossible burger substitute. Definitely adding this one to the return-visit list! BB

i have been here once and my burger was fresh and crisp not sloppy,ugly,badly handled like it was…read morepulled out the trash bin and wraped up to resale . i orderd an og burger and a drive thu burger and 2 sides to go and in less than 5 minutes it was ready clearly a red flag. second we only live 2or 3 minutes away by the time we got home the only thing that was fresh out the fryer were the 2 sides we orderd with our burgers fries and hush puppies ,the 2 burgers on the other hand were soggy,and mushed in like a dieper it looked like someone was very upset or drunk making our burgers . watever the case was it felt personal. if this is how employees and cooks show you how they realy feel handing out 2 burgers that were cleary sitting in place and soggy mushy messy i get the message and i will never spend a dime at this place again. and for the clients that get praised and get served a well elaborated burger i dont know how you do it but for us with this sloppy mess they handed us in our bag we were basicly told to F off!

Wally always has the best hotdogs, hot links; and chillinchese dogs, he has good prices and a big…read moreselection of drinks and snacks,

This has the best hot dogs in the town n da owner is the nicest man I ever met cool ass dude stay…read morechopping it up with him..........yall come check em out u won't b disappointed

It looks unassuming, but the hotdog with all the toppings hit's the spot. I recommend getting it…read morewith the rainbow peppers.

Got one of these hotdogs @ El Cerrito Farmers market & it was really good, big in size & very…read morefilling. A little pricey for $9. He also has polish and hotlinks