Hot Dog Heaven is a Fort Lauderdale institution. Founded in 1979 by Chicago natives Barry and…read morePamela Star, the tiny stand brought an authentic taste of the Windy City to South Florida. They served authentic Vienna Beef Chicago with mustard, relish, pickles, tomatoes, celery salt, and sport peppers on a poppy seed bun. In the 1980s, they purchased the modest 780-square-foot building that still houses the restaurant today. Back then, a Chicago dog cost just $1.45. When the Stars finally retired, it looked like Hot Dog Heaven might disappear forever. Fortunately, Joe Barra stepped in to keep the legend alive. Rather than reinventing the place, he kept everything exactly the way people loved it. The menu remains a tribute to classic Chicago street food. You can still order a dog topped with mustard, grilled onions, and sauerkraut, or go for chili and chopped onions. If you want the full Illinois experience, there's the classic Chicago dog piled high with mustard, onions, neon relish, tomatoes, pickles, celery salt, and sport peppers. The menu also includes Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage and peppers heroes, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. I ordered the Polish sausage with mustard, grilled onions, and hot peppers. The fries arrived hot, crispy, and perfectly crinkle-cut the way God intended. After I finished my sandwich, only one thought came to mind: Dang, that was good. The bun really makes it. This is old school comfort food done right. Prices aren't what they were in 1979. My Polish sausage and fries came to about $13, but it was worth every penny. Inside is tight with stools at the counter along the window, but there are three tables out front where you can enjoy your meal while watching the parade of traffic roar down Sunrise Boulevard. For over 40 years Hot dog Heaven has been serving up exactly what the community is craving. When was the last time you visited this iconic stand?

Maybe I was hungry, ok I know I was hungry. I was leaving hanging out with some friends and…read moresomeone had said hotdogs. I did a quick search of the area and Hot Dog Heaven, a place I had marked to visit some day, was near by. Online it looked like you could order ahead, but decided to try my luck ordering in person. I arrived to a place that had a handful of customers all in different phases of ordering or waiting for their food. I'm sure it helped that I was hungry, but I ordered fast. 2 dogs to go and the philly steak egg rolls. I had asked, "what's good to eat in the car on the way home?",, a couple people said the egg rolls. They were right. I don't know how they make them, but I would swear they were made in house. Great beef. The hot dogs made it safely home. a tasty Chicago dog and a Polish sausage. the latter was the winner, with its shrooms and sautéed onions. I'm surprised it took me this long to stop in, but it won't be long till I'm back.

I passed Hot Diggity Dogs so many times and always talked myself out of stopping because, honestly,…read more"it's just a hot dog." Well... I finally stopped -- and I was wrong. I ordered the Chicago dog, and it was amazing. Perfectly done with great flavor. I've been on the hunt for good onion rings all over Fort Lauderdale, and these really hit the spot. You can tell they're frozen, but they were very good, not greasy at all, and cooked just right. All the seating is outside, but it's undercover with fans, making it very easy-going and comfortable. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Most definitely going back again. Sometimes "just a hot dog" really is worth the stop.

This is the real deal. Fantastic Vienna Beef Dogs. Casual…read moreatmosphere with an outdoor picnic area. Can be a little toasty in the summer. The gentleman that took my order was very pleasant and friendly. He told me that this place has been around since 1989. Not sure how I missed it. My Chicago style hot dog was very tasty. The bun was a bit stale and the hot dog kept slipping through the bottom of my roll while the bun kept cracking. Oh well. I would come back the next time I am having a hotdog craving.

This is a quaint but nice venue in Fort Lauderdale to enjoy vegan fare in the late evenings for the…read moredinner pop-up, Funky Love. The staff are always friendly and give great recommendations. I came specifically for the hot dogs as I used to be a frequent customer of Funky Love when it was the former Perrology pop-up in Miami. The variety of hot dog topping combinations and morning snacks are more than sufficient to satisfy your hunger - especially for a late night meal.

The food was dee-lish! We were greeted right away and the…read morefood was prepared quickly. And it wasn't loud nor crowded so we were able to sit & enjoy the meal with no hurry.

Delicious and creative hotdogs! I came for the first time to this location on a Sunday at 6pm and I…read morewas warmly greeted. I saw a reel about this hot dog cart and needed to try. I tried the American Dog (Sauces, Relish, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Grated Cheese) and also the Supreme dog (Sauces, Corn, Salsa, Chili, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Crushed Chips, Grated Cheese). Both dogs were super flavorful and so filling. Service was great and i definitely recommend to try.

Was wondering wat was going on over there... Always see this stand packed can't wait to try it,…read morefood looks great!

Great food and customer. I didn't hate it whatsoever . My buddy loved it even more than meread more

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2 years later after the 1st stop in, about 8 more stops ins later, and it's officially one of the…read moretop 5 towny bars in south Florida I've been to. We started coming here after playing 18 holes nearby. It stood out quick as it has strong towny bar vibes with quality drinks and service too. And its open early so perfect for a pre-noon beverage after a good round on the course. We get in usually about 1045. There's usually close to a dozen people also celebrating, maybe just that its the weekend. The vibes are always cheery. The other day we came in and there were dozens of locals having a pot luck lunch. They insisted we grab some food. I have gotten food from the kitchen a few times. If its not to busy the cook comes out for a bit. It's the best to just ask him straight up, "what's cooking good today", and he will tell you. His Philly is excellent. I did see it on a list the other day somewhere that it was one of the top dive bars in South Florida. I concur.

If there is a special attribute for Big Dog it is that the bar/restaurant has a loyal following…read more They restaurant markets to veterans. Worth eating are Big Dog's tater tots so crisp and good. I had the burger which was fine too. Service is very personalized and it feels somewhat like a beach shack and with patrons sipping their beers with the ocean breezes (full disclosure Big Dog is not on the beach the atmosphere just feels like it). It's a fun experience.

Great food boat at the Yacht Haven RV Resort and Marina. Open for breakfast and lunch on Friday and…read moreSaturday. Got the create your own breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, cheese and croissant. It was delicious. The prices are good too.

Food boat (truck)to the extreme! Have eaten here twice breakfast and dinner on two separate…read moreoccasions. Friendly prompt made to order breakfast. Dinner was restaurant quality. It was Italy night, buffet style and easily rivaled Olive Garden. Only nit pick was chicken was on the dry side. Ambiance is outside as it's a Food Boat (truck).

Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Terrell was…read moreexceptional! I sat at the bar surrounded by huge TV's watching College Football! Love this place!!! It was my first visit here and Terrell assisted with my burger choice .. They have a very diverse amazing menu- I can't wait to work my way through all the choices! They have a full bar including wine!!!!! I ordered the Double Bacon Smash Burger without pickles! My pictures say it all! It was delicious! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! Lot's of bacon and lot's of onions and cheese! Soo yummy! A perfect smash! The atmosphere is as cool as it gets! There's a food truck inside making the spectacular milkshakes! I was too full to have one... I highly recommend!!!

After looking at places that were recommended for burgers .. the main one was Brgr Stop…read more The location was a little hidden gem , love the decorations , and love the up beat staff . The options for burgers are great , so many to choose from , got the cowboy burger I think that the name of it , with the smashed patties . Wish the burger was more juice , but by the time I picked it to go home the burger was a little dry .

This is the BEST place in Ft. Lauderdale to get a late night hot dog or snack. They claim the Best…read moreChili Dog in South FL and I would have to agree. Fresh chili, great cheese and all the toppings you could ever ask for! Plus, they have homemade cupcakes and Whoopie Pies! They have seasonal specials and work with you on a deal. The owners are great people and are always friendly. Try them out! Lauderdogs ROCKS!

Always a small line (very good sign), but it moves super quick. Customer service is good, they…read moreanswer your questions and don't rush you. The Baby Blue burger, single patty burger was greattt. Fries were good. The spinach dip with endless chips was a plus. The Crispy Onion Hot dog had good flavors.

My boyfriend and I Went here for burgers and what a great…read morechoice it was Absolutely delicious burgers and so many choices, great fries and we had on draft their mango beer. The place is so clean and super comfortable seats. Bathroom also very clean. We will definitely be back what a great find!!