It's been my first stop in Wilkes-Barre since I was a kid in the 80's and it will be as long as it is open! Always get 4 dogs with chili and ketchup and a bag of Wise chips. read more

The best chili dogs in the valley period. Super fast service for hot dogs. Two with everything and a chocolate milk hits the spot. Remember this Abe's location has a special recipe chili sauce and is not affiliated with any other Abe's in the valley. read more

Always delicious chili dogs. Love the hot dogs so much that I don't think that I've tried any of their other menu items. Small luncheonette with some tables and a counter for eating in I've been coming here since I was a boy read more

Abe's - The delicious chili dogs with mustard and raw onion. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Awesome was a family tradition. When I was small my parents owned a business downtown and Abes was a treat. Love the chili the hot dogs and breakfast. The family is amazing and the food is great and prices you can't find anywhere. Hoping this business lasts forever. Thank you Abes! Over 50 years of happiness here. read more

Wonder food and atmosphere, makes you feel somewhat like you are in a 1950's diner. Employees are very helpful and friendly. Prices are also very good in this economy. read more

There is a reason this place is celebrating 100 years in buisness. Hot dogs with abe sauce are absolutely delicious. The pierogis were very good as well. The prices were a pleasant surprise. This place is a gem. Service was excellent and the people were friendly. Come check it out you won't be dissapointed. read more

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Welcome to the final food review I film for 2024. We are Hot Doggin' NEPA style at the "One and Only" South Main Abes. I could not end the 2024 year without having one of these iconic chili dogs. Now another first for me, I have been coming here for many, many, many years and never tried something other than a chili dog, so today I am getting a dog with mustard, onions, relish, and sliced cheese. I did get some chili dogs as well, as well as one of their cheeseburgers with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. I also had for dessert a piece of deep-dish chocolate cream pie. Everything was delicious as always, if you have never tried a South Main Abes chili dog and you live in the area, you need to get here. To Scott and his staff, in case you see this, I want to take a moment to just say "thank you" for providing not just 2024 but years of great service, and great hot dogs! Can't wait to see everyone in 2025, be blessed and stay safe everyone! Check out our video review https://youtu.be/xhHeubNPYp8 read more

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Quick lunch on the go, a hotdog with sauce, just right! ... with a chocolate milk, yum.

Hot diggity dog. Abe's with everything is almost as good as Ted's hot dogs in Buffalo so that's saying something.

1. Service - excellent, friendly people. 2. Price - very cheap, we had two hot dogs, two hamburgers, 2 bags of chips, and 2 drinks for under $15. 3. Ambiance - it looks like a diners. Dress is casual. Big enough to fit about 30-40 people. Good place to hang with friends. 4. Food - they're known for their hot dogs. It satisfies the hunger. Menu is limited. It's convenient and I would come back again. 5. Cleanliness - it was ok. read more

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10/10, good food, great people, service was taken seriously. The place was a great area to relax & have fun while not being rushed!

Honestly every time I get Abe's it is very and and they are always consistent! Great dogs, you really should try them with everything, the sauce is wonderful. If you eat there always fast friendly service! read more

I came across this place from Yelp looking for good local hangouts that locals go to eat. I came here for lunch while in Wilkes Barre for a business trip. I love that the dogs are grilled on a flat top. The rolls were soft and very fresh. I got 2 plain dogs and a chili dog. The chili was good. Had a bit of a tangy spice to it. The staff was so friendly and attentive. The place is CASH ONLY so leave the credit/debit cards at home, its really inexpensive so that makes it all the better. They also have free parking on the side of the building. I would come back to this place when I am in this area again. read more

Abe's - Two dogs regular and one dog with chili - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Absolutely love the hot dogs with chili!! If you never been here you must go!!! Chili sauce is a staple around here and everyone knows Abes

After stopping at another hot dog place nearby, I had to try Abes. Since I was full I just ordered one hot dog with mustard and chili. The hot dog flavor was just okay. The meat was super fresh but had no seasoning - bland. Very inexpensive however, not for me. read more

You tried the rest, now try the BEST!!The dogs are hot off the grill and are the very best! Cheery and friendly service. Sit down and place your order. In moments you have your meal. Can't be beat! read more

I was lucky enough to eat here while working in town. The local business owner I was working with went a picked up a massive order of the hot dogs with the brown chili on them. I am so bummed I live nowhere near this place because I think about those hot dogs all the time. Make sure you try them read more

I grew up eating Abe's hotdogs and loved them. I used to get them every time I came into town. I had them today and was very disappointed. There was a SCANT, and I say SCANT SCANT SCANT amount of chili on the hotdogs. Quite honestly, it is shameful. Oh, and there was a request for extra chili. Majestic hotdogs will now be our choice. read more

Not fancy, not high class, just the best hot dogs in the world! This place has been in business forever. I know so many people that have moved out of the Valley and this is the first place they hit when they come home to visit. Cooked and prepared as you wait on the grill right at the counter. "everything" includes mustard, chili and chopped onion. The buns are so soft and fresh. I get mine with mustard and chili. My mouth is watering just thinking about these! Sometimes you just have to have a hot dog! read more

Best hot dog in the Wyoming Valley. Usually served "with" where you get a tasty dog, warm bun, onions, mustard, and Abe's spectacular chili. I've been going to Abe's since my childhood, and the hot dogs and service are consistently good. read more

I love Abe's. Simple, perfect, cheap hot dogs. Back in the day, as a near broke college student, I probably ate more hot dogs here than I should have...but not as many as I wanted to. Nothing fancy, but just a great hot dog counter in the W-B, try them! read more

My father-in-law has been speaking about this place for years... or should I say "raving" about it. He has claimed these were the best hot dogs ever and we finally were able to get the entire family there for the experience. This is a hole in the wall little place that I really enjoy going to, and was not disappointed. It's a pretty basic menu and the dog with everything is chili, onions and mustard... and of course chocolate milk. The chocolate milk must be a PA thing as I see this a lot at other hot dog places as well. Growing up in WI we had a lot of hot dogs stands but usually enjoyed them with a Coke. The hot dogs were very good, the chili was tasty and not "greasy" like at some places - I skipped the onions but it was very good, or should I say the three I had were very good! They don't have fries so we had a few bags of chips which allowed for a bit of extra room for the three dogs! I even gave the chocolate milk a try for the first time, had a drink prior to a bit, after a bite, and even in the middle of a bit... it didn't do anything for me so I still don't understand that PA tradition. Overall I am really glad I was able to experience this place and for a hole in the wall hot dog place it definitely rates 5 stars. read more

Good grub, but hit the drive-thru if you don't wanna be begrudged into leaving a tip, as they seat you in the restaurant. It's a good value play if you dodge the tip. read more

Abe's - a hot dog on a bun with a side of french fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Hot dogs are usually one of the least interesting food items to me when it comes to grill food but.. First thing i noticed was the smell.. The place immediately smelled delicious. Second thing i noticed was the prices. Cheap.. So i decided to get 2 hot dogs and a bacon cheeseburger. The bacon made the cheeseburger a little expensive but you get a serious portion of some thick cut bacon. Solid. I got one hot dog with just ketchup and mustard as a basis for comparison and one with chili and cheese because thats the Mercedes of hot dogs as far as im concerned. The hot dog it self was exceptional on its own. Hearty. The chili cheese was amazing.. It doesnt look like anything special when he throws it together but wow.. read more

Since moving to the area a little over a year ago from DC, we patronage Abe's on a weekly basis. Long standing, iconic, rich in history (my husband and I received our first Wilkes Barre history lesson here) and the employees make you feel at home. The hot Dogs are classic, chili onions and mustard. I like the fact that you don't need a knife and fork to eat them. Their breakfast and tuna salad are also great. Watch out Ben's Chili Bowl you have nothing on an Abe's Hot Dog! read more

Probably some of the best hot dogs I have ever had! The owner is extremely friendly and hospitable! 5 star rating every time!

Perfect location. Friendly people and great food. The hot dogs are just awesome!! My family and I just love it.

ONLY THE BEST HOT DOGS! Seriously. The most perfect hot dogs, made right at the counter when you order. Abe's sauce is to die for. Very cheap, too. I love this place! read more

The best. Abe's is a hole in the wall dive looking place. It may be a couple of blocks too far away from downtown to be convenient, but is a classic that must be visited at least once in your life. There is a certain atmosphere about a classic hotdog joint that this place. It is not much more than a counter and a cash register but what more do you want at a hotdog place? Great prices too. read more

I grew up in the valley and now live in California. But my Abe's cravings always draw me back home. "The" best hot dogs in the USA. Chicago, NYC, you got nothing on Abe's! read more

I am moving to France next week and I HAD to get to Abe's today to get a hot dog before I left. I ate two of them, they were as good as ever. Delicious hot dogs with everything on it (that's how I like em). The ladies who work there were cracking up when I told them I was moving and had to get some before I left. These have been delish for years and they never change. If you are in W-B you MUST try them. read more

This is the original "Abe's." This place is known for their hotdogs. Their special sauce is what makes them taste so good. People come from all over the country for hotdogs here. read more

When you need a quick bite to eat for lunch or you just craving something late afternoon you can't be tabs their hot dogs and their cheeseburgers. Service is unique and one-of-a-kind you gotta check it out. read more

Don't get confused by all the other hot dog places named Abe's- this is the one you want to go to. In business since the mid 60's, Abe's is an institution in W-B. The menu is very basic, but you are really here for a hot dog or hamburger anyway! Hot dogs are prepared in front on the griddle, the chili and hamburgers are prepared in the back. The hot dogs aren't scary mystery meat, but quality Berk's franks (Amish butchers) made fresh to order. If you get a hot dog with everything you get the homemade chili, mustard and raw onions and it's well worth $1.05! A cheeseburger with everything has chili, ketchup and raw onions (I'd advise getting them grilled for more flavor.). This is the kind of place that should be on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Go now, Scott or Gary (3rd generation co-owners) will take care of you! read more

The only spot in NEPA where you can find those NYC 'Grease Pit' style hot dogs that you can only seem to find in those street carts while visiting NYC. Minus the NYC prices, of course. Make sure you get them with cheese to experience the full flavor. They don't add any real overt spices to the meat sauce and this results in a taste that is usually unique to street vendors. It also compares to those hot dog places of yesteryear before the 'secret sauce' crazes started to kick in. If your looking for that wonderful classic old school taste in hot dogs, this is certainly a place to go to experience that. I love going here. This review is for the Abe's on South Main. (They are not affiliated with the one on Barney.) read more

This is the kind of place that takes you to a simpler time. Hot dogs cooked right behind the counter by the street window. Long line that moves right along. Great, delicious hot dogs and great friendly people working there with a true old time atmosphere. I like everything on it - chile, onion and mustard, I think it was around $1.15 just amazing and delicious. Sometimes there is just nothing like a great hot dog! read more

The BEST hot dog place around. Watch them grill the dogs while you wait. CASH only. Very friendly.

So glad to read such wonderful reviews of this place. I love my dogs with chili, cheese, ketchup, and mustard. Worked here for years and I still never got sick of these amazing dogs and amazing staff! :) read more

Great place... They keep 50 dogs on the grill all day long. That grill in the window must have had 1,000.000 Hot Dogs grilled on it by now. At $1.25 with mustard onions and chili included... (ask for extra chili no up charge) Sit at the counter and watch how quickly they go out the door. read more

The hot dogs are simply one thing, heavenly. The first place I stop when I go home. It's atmosphere is great. Sitting there having some chili dogs with my pop pop, perfect! The service is always speedy and happy! Keep up the great job! The one and only Abe's!! read more