Cash only!!! Putting this at the top of review to make sure folks know :)…read more I really, REALLY wanted to love this place. We went for a late lunch (so I haven't tried the breakfast and hope to come back and do!). The hot dogs were very stadium/gas station-esque. We had one with and one without toppings to taste it on its own and neither was a hit. A little disappointing at a hot dog-specific place. The chili cheese fries were alright, though the chili tasted more like a watered down tomato sauce. Mozz sticks were quite good and always a hit. Service was friendly and fast (though the person at the counter ignored me several times and only addressed my boyfriend, lol), ambiance was classic diner. Price was a high point and all menu items were very affordable.

I like this local hotdog joint, the price is fair, hotdogs are fast and taste good. Owner was super…read morenice. What else can you ask for?

It's great to see Laskaris alive and kicking despite the degredation of downtown Lewistown. Around…read more1 pm on a Monday afternoon, the place was 75% full. I used to come here with my grandmother. A few years back while home for a visit, my mom and I stopped in. Today, I came by myself and it's the same as ever! It's just a basic diner/lunch counter with plenty of dark wood booths. They are known for hot dogs and rice pudding, and I used to love their pulled pork sandwich too. I got a hot dog, which comes with mustard, onions, and special sauce (don't ask, just do it); a pulled-pork platter which includes fries, and a rice pudding. All that and a soda for less than $10. Awesome. The hot dog and pulled pork are as good as ever. I love their fries too--real, honest-to-goodness hand-cut french fries with the skins still on. These things were super-hot from a fresh frying and tasted 95% like potato and 5% like fresh vegetable oil. Damn good. The rice pudding is just as I remember. It's a bit runnier than most, but the quality is superb. Somehow they get big puffed-up grains of rice; it's not like the hard little bits you end up with when you make rice pudding at home with Uncle Ben's. Make sure to tip the ladies well in here; they work HARD.

We ate there yesterday when we had company come that had moved out of the area. We asked where they…read morewanted to eat and they all said Laskaris. The food was freshly made and piping hot. The hotdogs, fries, and onion rings were great. Definitely a must eat place.

Food is awesome. Prices are decent however don't expect your order to be right or in a timely…read moremanner. The kids running it can only do 1 order at a time. Maybe they can learn to do better, however, the turnover seems to be over the top.

Cute little hot dog stand not terribly far from Horseshoe Curve. I have known about this place for…read moreyears, but it took me a long time to get out here. Now I understand the hype. The hot dogs are delicious. Like John Mellencamp's "Jack & Diane" delicious. I ate two of these and wanted more. The chili is something of a secret recipe, and I can see why. It has just enough heat to make it more than just a sauce, but it can be eaten with just about anything and it will taste perfect. It is downright righteous and hits all the right principles. There is also ample parking outside, so you never have to worry about finding somewhere to leave the car. All in all, this is a simple restaurant with simple people making simple food. Simple as that.

Solid burger place with decent prices and specials. They dont pull punches, its a burger, hot dog,…read morechicken and fries. Small menu but they do it well. We stopped in on a state college trip and oddly a lot of places were closed this Sunday. This was one of the few places open and located in what I think is the old Jersey Mikes building. Entered and were greeted warmly and had our order taken. Place was decently busy with a lot of to go orders. Got our order fairly quickly. I just got the basic burger special they had that came with fries and a drink for $10. Solid deal in my opinion. We've been back a few times and this place has become a staple of our trip. Since BRGR went out of business this is one of the few places we can get a solid burger and fries.

Way over priced. No kids menu. Spent $6 on a plain hot dog for a kid. Regular sandwiches were ok…read morebut don't come with sides and for the same price typically get a side. Prices marked up for state college student market, makes this a non-option as a local.

This is a great down to earth family owned diner.It was perfect for the people I was with for…read moreSunday lunch. I did feel like I was the youngest one there. Today I ordered a roast turkey, which was freshly carved, and the gravy that came with it was homemade not package gravy. That highly impressed me. Service was good for a Diner. prices are Great for the area.I look forward trying other varieties on the menu when I come back here. For a family restaurant I do recommend this place.

It smells how it looks on the outside. The food is not outstanding in anyway. It's like going to a…read morehouse and eating in their crowded living room. The coffee mug was very stained up. The home fries were soggy. Not good. They get two stars because they were friendly.

Great little hot dog and hamburger place. Chili Mac is awesome. Staff is friendly and service is…read morefast. Always stop in when I am in the area.

On a day off and after some shopping it is always time for a meal. I had been looking around the…read morearea for a place I had never been and one that offered something that I really wanted to eat. When I saw Altoona's Original Texas Hotdogs pop up I didn't have to think much more about it. Located in downtown Altoona, this place has the charm that you would expect to find in some bustling metropolis. However you have it here in Altoona, one of Pennsylvania's biggest cities but with a small town feel. I walked in and made my way to a booth, I was greeted on my way to my seat and told someone would be with me shortly. I sat down and looked at the menu on the table and made my decision fairly quickly. The employees in here are friendly and keep an eye on everything that is going on. Once they saw that I was done looking over the menu someone came to my table to take my order. After placing my order I felt very welcomed here. Every thing I asked for was followed by a "sure thing hun" or "you got it." Waiting for my food I looked around a bit to check this place out. There is the counter that you can order take out from or pay on your way out. Behind that is the grill and fryer where all the food is prepared. Off to the left of that is a counter top to sit at. There are booths along the one wall and some table tops between the booths and counter top. There is also a seating area to the rear of the building. After my look around the restaurant my food arrived. Two Texas Dogs and an order of Chili Cheese Fries. Medium drink to top it off. That came to a reasonable price under $10. The dogs were a bit onion heavy but palatable. I love a good chili and they definitely nailed that here. Not too greasy and the meat was really fine and you could eat this like a soup. Add some mustard and these things are ready to go. The fries were swimming in goodness. Fresh fried these are then topped with a generous portion of both chili and cheese sauce. You need to eat these with a fork unless you are alright with getting a bit messy. One thing you'll need to know here is that if you are getting food most of it comes on paper plates, unless you get a bowl of chili or a side that would soak through, everything is disposable here. Another thing to know, if you pay with a card you will be charged a fee.

Always the best service and -- Delicous Dogs, Great Sauce, Homemade Fires and Ice cream !!read more

Delicious, simple food. $25 for 5 of us to eat. Perfect milkshake flavor and consistency. Fries…read morewere homemade, buns and dogs were nice and warm. Clean bathrooms and clean interior. Friendly service! Couldn't ask for more!

I needed my car navigation to find Big Rays, but it was definitely worth finding…read more I've been looking for local restaurants that specialize in all-beef hot dogs. I believe I found it at Big Ray's. My two dogs were just as yummy as I expected, but I could only eat one hot dog because I had to get the fresh-cut, homemade French fries. Very homey feel with friendly service. Al fresco dining is available when the weather is nice. The staff was very friendly, and I can attest that the food is great.

Exceptional food and service. We are fortunate to have a local burger shop this good in this area…read more When you walk in, the smell of smoked bacon hits you. When you bite into one of their burgers or chicken sandwiches, you realize how much prep and seasoning they do to the meat compared to other shops around here. Everything from the toppings, to the fries are so fresh, it is worth waiting a few extra minutes, I promise you.

The hotdog's there are always delicious. They are very busiest establishment but they get you as…read moresoon as they can. Always plenty of napkins always plenty of smiles. They will do whatever they can to get to you as quick as they can. Try their hotdog and anything else they have it's always delicious. Eat in or takeout.

What an experience! The hot dogs are good with unique options, the service was friendly and…read moreefficient, and the prices were very fair. Such a classic lunch spot!

Ice Shack is the perfect location for your soft serve and pretzel craving. With plenty of flavor…read moreoptions for both, you'll definitely want to come back. I enjoyed my soft serve vanilla with peanut buttercup and cinnamon & sugar pretzel. The pretzel has this amazing butter that works with the sweetness. We appreciate the sweet service and great pricing. Can't wait for my next visit before the season ends.

5 STARS FOR SOFT PRETZELS!!! You have now entered PRETZEL…read moreHEAVEN. . . WOW! Sink, your teeth into one of their FRESHLY made, WARM, buttery, soft pretzels (or sticks) and you just might HOWL AT THE MOON! A clean, family friendly place that even has a small play area! They ARE BUSY and I was told that ordering at the outside window is the 'fastest'. Yes, it WAS lickety split! We didn't try the ice cream (cuz we were on a 'pretzel' mission) but I understand it's also VERY good! This DEFINITELY is worth experiencing!