If you're looking for a hot dog in eastern Ohio, this is your place. With history and a cult…read morefollowing, the hot dog shoppe is somewhere to enjoy your favorite grilled weiner. We came in on a Sunday afternoon and were at the back of a line of about 4 people. The line moved quickly and we ordered 4 hotdogs and some loaded fries for about $15. I personally had cheese and kraut and a basic dog with ketchup and mustard. The hot dog buns were fresh and the hot dogs were snappy and hot. They have a good bit of seating available inside and both men's and women's bathrooms available to customers. They feature a lot of their history on the walls through old ads and photographs. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Great greasy fries with greasy chili hot dogs with onions topped with chili good prices good…read moreatmosphere open it reasonable hours.

An Ellwood City favorite, @red.hot.restaurant has been a staple in this town for FIFTY SIXyears!…read moreThe owner, John, has been (and still does) slinging hotdogs, hamburgers and the best fries I've ever had since Nixon was president. When you walk in, you are greeted by one of John's family. According to Nicki, John's daughter, "there are lots of us!"you know that they are a family, because they treat you like family. With old pictures on the wall of special memories and even one of John with Steve Harvey! You can tell that there is love in what they make here. They are gearing towards all farm to table, featuring all of their fresh meats by @meatguyzpa, and you can tell the difference in everything we tried. I loved everything I ate here. Somehow their chili sauce sticks to the fries, and the cheese turns to cheesy goodness in front of you and makes a beautiful dish. The small portion was the size of my head! Their dogs are snappy, burgers have tons of toppings (I'm totally making a chili cheese burger the next time I go) and their chicken cutlet sandwich is off the charts! We also got their new gyros to go; and they were great even 15 minutes later when we got home. Loaded with meat and fillings, you can feel Greek heritage in this one. Happy Eating!

While in the area for a short stay, we wanted to try out Red Hot as it is a proclaimed staple in…read morethe area. Red Hot has a bit of spice to their chili sauce. I wouldn't say it was hot though. The burger I ordered was thin which for the price makes sense. I actually like thin burgers so it didn't bother me in the least. We also ordered chili and cheese fries (we did work out prior to dinner hoping to balance!). The cheese was velveta slices and the fries are on the thicker side so I prefer New Brighton Hot Dog Shoppes chili and cheese fries. They are cash only so be prepared to visit the cash machine near by.

The food is over the top amazing!!! Philly cheese steaks! Juicy burgers, beef on wec! A buffalo ny…read morespecialty! The nicest staff, always willing to make sure your meal is perfect! The music, the cleanest place and even the bathrooms are spotless! Order ahead and get it through the drive through to save time!

I stumbled across this new business that offers carry out dinners. It is a food trailer located…read morehere, but can also be brought to your location. The offerings on this Friday were either a Haddock dinner or a Shrimp dinner. I opted for the Haddock dinner, which came with your choice of haluski, pierogies or macaroni and cheese. I selected pierogies. It also came with coleslaw, and a little cup of tartar sauce. The dinner was very good. The Haddock had a nice coating that was seasoned with a little black pepper that gave it a tasty kick. The menu for this Sunday is your choice of a Swiss Steak dinner or a Creamed Chicken over Biscuit dinner. I met Jim, the owner, and he told me that has been in the restaurant business for 34 years. I'll definitely be back for more!

We moved out of state years ago and this is the ONE stop we always have to get when back in town!!…read moreIt's their delicious famous gravy that does it for me!! Large fry-extra-extra gravy brings back the good old days of time with my gram and the Main Street cafe!

Best hot dogs with sauce , onions and pickle. Love this place reminds me of the old hot dog house…read morein butler..

The restaurant's appearance makes it feel like you're in someone's home, which was such a great…read morefeeling when we arrived! The waitress was very kind and did a great job throughout our time there! We got a 1/2 lb. of the pulled chicken, a 1/2 lb. of the beef brisket, 1/2 a rack of the baby back ribs, & a side of curly fries. The ribs were absolutely delicious--fall off the bone and very juicy! Definitely my favorite out of the meats we ordered! The chicken and brisket were a bit dry for my liking, but their yummy bbq sauce really helped with that. I was a little disappointed that nothing had a smokey flavor, and I honestly just assumed the food would have been smoked by the name of the restaurant but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Not a big deal though, I shouldn't have assumed! All else aside, they've got pretty good food and I would definitely recommend the ribs!!!

This review is a little old, from July 2025. We got the…read morehonor of trying this bbq truck during the Healthy Ellwood IRT and everyone loved it!! Brisket Sandwich 10/10 Brisket was fantastic!! Juicy and tender. The barbecue sauce was also very yummy. I almost went up to get a second one it was so good.

I recently moved to the area and saw this posted on FB Exploring Butler so I stopped in (and so…read moreglad I did)!!! The staff were patient and extremely helpful; after giving my order, we chatted while my hot dog and onion rings were prepared. The staff explained the onion rings were made with real onions and homemade coating! YUM! and the chili on the hot dog was very tasty. If you order a large onion rings, I hope you have a large appetite! huge portion! I highly recommend you stop in! and on Mondays, hot dogs are only $1!!!!!!

Swung by to get a Butler classic hotdog. The doggie deal is $7 comes with two dogs fries and a…read moredrink. It was exactly what I needed. Store bought dogs with store bought chili and cheese. I wish they had put more chili on I wanted it dripping off. The fries are basic store bought fries with salt and pepper added they hit the spot. Ate at a picnic table outside. So good!

Incredible! Great quality of all ingredients. I got the chili dog and it was nothing like I've had…read more I'll be back.

I booked this truck for our neighborhood food truck days, 9 months ahead of time at which point…read morethey agreed to be registered with our city. When I sent an email reminder to register 2 months out they replied they are "not going through all that". Makes me wonder if they have insurance or food operators license since this is part of registration process.

My husband and I have been coming here for years. The restaurant has a diner style vibe. Love the…read morebooths and you can choose to sit at the counter to eat. We typically always order the New York style hot dogs - mustard, onions, chili, and pickles. The potato salad which reminds me of my mother's. They do have other options for lunch and breakfast. I can always count on a smiling face and the ladies are always giving great service. The price point is good here.

Long time local establishment known for their hot dogs - but have a nice selection of breakfast &…read morelunch. Our dining choice today was breakfast. Food was fresh & served with a smile. Hard working staff & comfy neighborhood vibes. I am bit of a coffee snob & unfortunately the coffee was weak. Definitely check them out. Good food - good price.