I love their Hot Dogs, in fact everything is good. All the staff are friendly and are quick to get your order up. Great little place to duck into and grab a couple dogs. read more

Boz Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Lansing, Illinois

I can't even give this place a star...waterlogged hot dogs that looked white, fries that aren't even cooked in a fryer? How is this place even open?! Probably the lowest grade of semi edible food in this world. Just horrible. read more

This place is a Lansing staple. I am a vegetarian for the most part, so I may not be the best person to review a hot dog joint.... but hot dogs are one of my weaknesses, especially Chicago Style, and a friend of mine from L.A came to visit so I had to take her for some real Chicago food. The Food: The hot dogs all seem to be steamed. The hot dog I had was fresh with really incredible toppings. Fresh sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and sport peppers. If you want condiments, you can add them yourself. The fresh toppings are really what make these dogs so good. Downside of their food is that regardless of which type of hot dog, sausage, etc, you order, they all basically taste the same. Ambiance: This place could seriously use a face lift. All Boz Hot Dog places have that same midwestern, by-gone 80's, feel to them. You kind of expect a baseball team to be in there eating lunch, and a group of giggling teenage girls wearing Z-Cavaricci pants to be munching on fries. The company's color scheme is extremely bright (Orange and White), the menu is that behind-lit magnetic lettering menu, and a lot of other signs in the restaurant are hand written. The other thing that is really funny about this place; in the winter time, the steamers fog up the windows so it is really hard to tell that there is actually a restaurant inside this building. They should figure out a way to manage that so people actually know they are open. High point; this place is always clean! Every time I have been here, the tables are free of trays, old food, or spilled ketchup. This is a huge plus. Hot Dog places tend to look pretty nasty. This business really does a good job of keeping the place clean. Criticism: They really need to serve coffee in this place. If I eat a large meat filled meal, I really need to have a coffee to wash all of that down. They sell coffee, but it is drip coffee that sits on the machine. What happens is that it sits there for too long and then they throw it out and don't make fresh. They just wait for someone to order and then make it, so you will have to wait if you want coffee. And they serve it in styrofoam cups. Get rid of the styrofoam and buy some of those Bun Coffee Canisters. Those things keep coffee hot for days, then you don't have to keep throwing burnt coffee away. Conclusion: Great hot dogs with REALLY great toppings. As my friend said, "So a Chicago Style hot dog is, like, a hot dog with a salad on it?": A very clean restaurant, but needs some updating: And finally, buy some coffee thermos canisters so you can sell more coffee. read more

Poor customer. Unfortunately, their reputation precedes them when it comes to their food as well. I usually don't prefer to be completely dissatisfied with a meal, so I returned for a refund after tasting in the parking lot. I was informed that they do not give refunds or remedies. I asked to speak to the manager, to be informed he wasn't in. When I asked when he would be in, I was given a day. When I asked for the number to the establishment to speak with him, the answer I was given was : "I don't know the number here." Lastly, I was given the take or leave it option for the food. Despite all that transpired, I politely asked could someone throw it out because I had no intentions on eating it. The answer I was given : "No, you throw it out." So I left it. I never followed up with the manager because any employee that is that comfortable with being that rude without fear of repercussions, must take cues from somewhere or be a relative. I felt it would be a pointless fight. That was a little over a year ago. This shows how much this experience affected me that I would even take the time to write this a year later. Sadly, this place is still in business. So, dear reader, YOU ARE WARNED! Beware or you may be forced to glare at this place every time you drive past too. -_- read more

Great place for lunch or dinner time. My mom sometimes picks up lunch for me and my dad when she's coming home from work or something she drives by. That's only if she's coming from that direction. read more

I've loved Bozo hot dogs since I was a kid.. I love hot dogs in general. I've come to this hot dog place a couple times. First off people aren't exaggerating when they say it's over priced because it really is. Secondly, I noticed this since the first time going there.. they never use gloves to prepare your food and that is beyond gross. They don't even wash hands prior. You almost never see this going into a fast food establishment these days. Sorry to say I would not recommend them. GROSS read more

Food isn't bad, or as bad as some make it out to be. They do use a microwave for some things and the reason their hotdogs look weird is because they are steamed. This place is higher priced than most chicago style places. I did enjoy my chicago style hot dog. read more

Bozo's - it's a very nondescript building that you wouldn't think twice about passing by - but do yourself a favor and stop here to grab a bite. The dogs are delicious! I had a plain dog with ketchup & mustard, and my husband had one too. However he was really there to get his favorite - a chili cheese dog - the stuff of legend! We also had fries, which had lots of flavor but were a little too soft for my liking - but still pretty tasty. The interiors are much like the exterior of the building - pretty nondescript, but the tables and chairs are comfortable and the service is very friendly and fast. You have to have a pretty awesome hot dog to please me, and Bozo's did that in spades. Next time, don't drive by, stop in! You won't regret it. read more

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Solid place- nachos were different than expected- they said they were Chicago style nachos with onions, tomatoes, regular peppers and CUCUMBERS- weird but okay. All and all pretty good and service was very friendly. Giving them a three because nachos were different and place looked a little wore down. read more

I have to agree with the 2 other people that mentioned the gentleman did not have gloves on when he grabbed the luke warm hot dog and placed it on the bun. The hot dog was gray and not very appealing. The fries were soft and tasteless. I was there in October after my office moved to Lansing and I haven't been back. If you don't want to spend money on updating the place I get that, but please part with a few bucks every month and buy food prep gloves! read more

Yes! This local hot place is a must stop if your in Lansing! One of the last great Mom& Pop locations. Reasonably priced GREAT hot dogs! read more

Food is delicious, not as bad as some make it out to be. They efficiently use a microwave for some things and the reason their hotdogs look weird is because they are carefully steamed, making them more scrumptious then other hot dog joints around. This place is average priced compared to most chicago style places. I did enjoy my chicago style hot dog, so much so I immediately ordered a second! read more

The one in Cal City got robbed too many times and ended up shutting down, so I'll review this one instead. Boz Hot Dogs is a fantastic place to get a simple Chicago street food. And cheap, too. I recall going to the one on River Oaks in Cal City a lot when I was younger--always got the same thing: 2 hot dogs with mustard, relish, onions, cucumber, sport peppers and celery salt. Add a bag of Vitner's and you got out of there for less than $4. Sadly, those days are long gone... I live up in the northwest suburbs now and although you can get a good hot dog, it's not the same for me. The nostalgia is gone. Oh, simpler times... read more

INSANELY OVERPRICED!!!!!!!!!!! They use a microwave for Heaven sake and when I drive by, there is a lot of condensation on the windows. I'm guessing the building lacks proper working exhaust equipment or just doesn't have one. I'm shocked this place is still around, a two hotdog special is over nine dollars!!! Are you freaking kidding me!!? It's not even Vienna hotdogs, please!!! The owner has a lot of nerve especially in Lansing to charge sooooo much for their product. In fact I'm thinking if there isn't any sufficient exhaust there might be mold in there. Yikes!!! Beware my fellow Lansingians, good luck and God speed. read more

I recently hosted a "Potluck Picnic and Garage Band Party" for 50 people, in honor of my brother's 65th Birthday and the 50th Reunion of his High School Rock & Roll Band, "The Iridescents." Boz Hot Dogs were the featured main dish and Bob and Carol Bollacker did not disappoint! In fact, all guests raved that their Boz Hot Dog was the best Chicago-Style Dog they had ever eaten! We ordered 60 Boz Hot Dogs and the special order was delivered exactly as promised - individually "wrapped & ready" - fresh and hot on a perfectly divine bun! Boz Hot Dogs are a REALLY great Hot Dog, with a really great taste and toppings to make your mouth water. Well-worth the price and we will be back for more! read more

If your going to be a hot dog spot at least sell all BEEF hot dogs. And then charge an arm & a leg for a shitty hot dog. Disgusting!

TO EXPENSIVE FOR A HOT DOG!! 1 chili dog $2.98..and the chili needed salt,but im sure it's canned so no surprise...grew up on and worked at a BOZOS when I was much younger,and what you pay for what u get isn't worth it read more

Ive been going here off and on for over ten years and have never been really that impressed. The "air cooked" fries have a lot to do with it. To me, it doesn't really have that "hot dog stand" feel and is a shade on the pricy side for what you get. read more

Ate here with a friend. We both order 2 hotdogs. The male worker used his bare hands and no gloves to prepare my or my friends food. The hotdogs looked very pale but we just figured they were a different type of hotdog. Almost instantly after we ate the hotdogs we both felt sick. I would advise not eating here. read more

I really hate writing bad reviews ! I would love for this place to have been good and someplace close to the house I could got to when I was in a hurry or wanted a dog ! And I was only there once so maybe another try would help but I ma probably not going to do it. I went with a friend we wanted to grab something quick neither of us had been there befor. we both ordered two dogs and sodas . He got his befor me and steped outside when I got out there he said that was awful ! I thought how bad could it be and took one bite out of one of mine. That was it we both threw are food in the trash can at the convenience store down the street ! Hot dogs aren't that hard to make if you cant get it right you don't get a second chance ! Sorry Boz but it is what it is you get a eat at your own risk don't say you were not warned lable! read more

This place is so garbage! I went to get a couple of hot dogs. The tomatoes were wedged so thick they fell off the bun. The hot dog itself tasted like mush. Worst hot dog I ever had. I think a 5 year old could cook a better hot dog. Staple of LANSING???? If that's the best they got, close it, please. read more