So much hype about the chili dogs. Nothing special. Over priced for what you get. To top it off, the chili tasted like it came from a can. The Chicago Dog has a huge piece of celery and well, doesn't love up to a Chicago dog. The least they could do is chop the celery. All this served up with a huge, free helping of rudeness. We tried it twice thinking that maybe they were just having a bad day but it seems to be there normal. read more

I thought I already left a rating here. This is a great spot for a hot dog when you are in the mood. Cute little spot with nice service!! read more

Finally got a chance to stop by and grab a hotdog from here. Overall very friendly and cool location. There are some tables and chairs for you to seat and eat. I ended up ordering the suicide dog. The toppings were good if you like crunchy chow mien and spicy sauce. Definitely something different and I liked it. I did also get a chili dog to go. Definitely very tasty and under $10 dollars you can get a hotdog and a drink. Only thing was I wish they would put like a street hotdog option like with bacon wrapped around it and peppers. Definitely will be returning to try more. read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Suicide dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

Pretty damn good. I drove by this place since it was nearby my hotel and was immediately intrigued. All of a sudden, I was craving a chili dog. It was a quick stop through a drive-through, place your order, pay for your food and immediately my chili dog was ready. They basically only have hot dogs, but lots of options. They also have a few tables if you wanna eat it there. My chili dog, which I got just with chili and cheese was delicious and hit the spot. Craving satisfied. Would definitely go back for a quick bite to eat. read more

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My family went there while waiting on Chili's to open (greedy) nd we were NOT disappointed...it was fresh good a fair size and flavorful sorry don't have pic of it we ate it too fast read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Located by Kaiser hospital - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

Happened to be in the area. Been wanting to try them for a while. Tried the Korean dog. So good. Spicy and sweet. Very tasty Quick. Waited for about 1 min. Cool little spot read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Korean dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

In spite of what hours are posted on Yelp, this stand has been CLOSED "for a family medical situation" since at least Saturday, June 27...

Huge hot dog fan here so I was pretty stoaked to see this was across the street from my hotel. Stopped by for lunch and grabbed a hot dog and it was good! Picked up a Chicago hot dog and the service was great. The gentlemen working the counter was very friendly and after take my order, the hot dog was out in about 3 minutes. The hot dog was packed with tomatoes, pickles, red onion, celery and celery salt. The bun and weenier were of great quality. Very tasty hot dog. Got a 7 up with the hot dog and it cost me $9 bucks out the door. If your in the area and craving a hot dog, keep this place in mind. It won't dissapoint. Thanks Brown Bears for the tasty hot dog today, till next time! read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

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Finally knocked it off the list. A one-time stop for me? While the chili cheese was good, the chili needed a diaper as it was not thick enough to hold into the bun. You need a spoon, not a fork. It was tight on the cheese, barely a dusting and there were not enough onions on it. As we know, I never drink soda (couldn't pay me) so did not request one. The bag of cheap chips is the smallest produced. Calling it an once in weight would be generous... Because there is NO pricing on the menu board on other items, it clearly shows the different cans of soda and chips (without pricing), I had assumed they were included. I ordered the dog and a bag of chips, no soda. He said it was $9.00. The menu said $8.00. When I asked why it was a dollar more, he said because of the chips... I said, 'I thought it was included?' His reply, "That was 3 years ago." That's bit bogus that HE hasn't updated HIS menu! Sly and cheap, it was the principle that bugged me, not the money. Super sloppy meal. And while that's okay with me (Greg is NOT opposed to slop!), I can't imagine anyone eating that dog without their handy dandy gloves! Of course, I had them! A bleeping disaster waiting to happen, eating in a car would have been worse! As the tables were occupied, I ate on the lawn by the street in the shade standing up, arched over a bit as to not dump that bread diaper out on myself. lol Itch scratched, the element of excitement over the cc-dog was gone. Honestly, the h-dog urge is a semi-annual and next time I'll burn it off over at Costco. Then again, why paint myself into a corner....perhaps I'll go again next year and contend with a Chicago dog?! -G read more

Fast and curtious. Drive thru is goid and with all the choices of dogs, who can decide? Unfortunately I always default to my Chicago dog. The celery salt puts it over the top. read more

Been here many times. Fills a niche. They are what they are. Don't claim to be 5 star. Nothing not to like here. Food is good, people are accommodating, location easy to get in and out of. read more

I walked up and told the owner that I have been wanting to come here for a while and he says "Well we have been here for 15 years, so you've had plenty of time." I told him that I was a slow burn. We both got a laugh. Hot dogs were incredible! Loved my sauerkraut dog and my son thought that the bacon dog was great. My wife asked me to bring home a Suicide Dog but I failed to see her request for less hot sauce. The owner said it was too spicy for him and she needed to wash her hands after eating it. While driving home, my eyes started to water from the spice from this hotdog. By the time I got home, my eyes were red and it looked like I had been crying. Told my wife it's because I missed her. She didn't buy it, took a fair amount off of the dog and enjoyed the rest. Great place! Great owner! Great food! read more

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Pretty darn good. Lady makes your order in real time as her husband takes it and processes payment. By the time you pay, your order is ready. Cute little spot. Being from LA with so many options, this is really the only local hot dog stand in town. read more

I usually don't make reviews but I had to for Brown Bear's hot dogs. Been here a couple of times and I finally brought my family to try it. Our food came out fast and delicious for everyone! My personal favorite is the BBQ dog! The owners are always welcoming whenever we go to order. Would recommend to people who want to try some solid hot dogs and support a family business! S/O to the owner who was a good sport and got in our selfie read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Chili dog and BBQ dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

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Food was great, service was quick and the workers (owners?) Were so sweet and nice. The tables and chairs are a plus for those nice warm days. read more

What a treat! We drove 20 minutes to this wonderful little walk up hot dog place, and it was well worth it. They had covered seating outside only. The owner was a very pleasant man with a great personality. We had the Chili Dog and the Sauerkraut Dog. The chili dog was tasty with a little heat and the pineapple added a hint of sweetness. The sauerkraut dog was perfect! Looking forward to coming back again...all the way from northeast Clovis! Thank you for your delicious dogs. read more

They serve an excellent hot dog. They are the same size as a Costco hot dog and use great, quality toppings.

Forgot the names already but the one with the fried chow mein was something I've never thought existed. The guy warned me on how spicy it is and I honestly didn't think it was as spicy but I eat extremely hot salsa daily...who knows..my taste buds are fried. I also tried the basic Chilli dog and I can't complain..the pineapple on it was different but it paired well. the actual dogs are high quality. Ingredients all seemed fresh and the owner or guy working there was super friendly. There's a few tables outside you'd like to eat there. read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - I couldn't finish them. They are filling - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

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Awesome hot dogs and worth the price. We tried three dogs...Chicago,,,chili and the spicy Asian one with chow mein. Chili was excellent. Chicago was good but not great and spicy chow mein was impossible to eat At $1.50 Costco has ruined hot dogs but this place delivers! read more

What a gem! If you have never been here, it's time to visit and support your local businesses! Hot dogs are amazing! Fresh ingredients and simple. This couple takes pride in providing a simple hot dog but makes them "gourmet ". Don't expect anything fancy just expect a great dog! You have a choice of chips and can soda if you like as well! read more

So grabbed the chili cheese dog with pineapple and man was it tasty. The chili had a good kick to it but with the pineapple it was a great combo. It's a little stand and the main donning is outside which isn't bad at all. It's hidden so not too many people pass by or gets crowded. They were fast to make the food and kept it simple. If you are looking for a mom and pop place for hot dogs this is definitely the place to go. They had so many different styles of hotdogs. read more

I had to sign up to yelp just to say I had the chili dog and chicago and by far the best hot dogs in central valley

That's a great Chili Dog. Love the spicyness of the chili.. perfect. The pineapple works as a garnish. Thanks read more

Super friendly and helpful server. Fantastic tasting hot dogs and buns with a wide variety of toppings on their menu. We had the California Dog and really liked it. Great combination of flavors. Next time I'll try a Chicago Dog!! This place is definitely a stop the next time I'm in Fresno! read more

Hot dogs are one of my least favorite things to eat but I married someone who loves them. Him and I will meet for lunch from time to time, and one day he wanted a hot dog, so I met him at Brown Bear. I was hungry that day. Now when my kids complain about what is being served, I tell them to suck it up and find something they can tolerate, so I figured I had better practice what I preach, so I ordered a hot dog. Let me tell you! I absolutely loved it! Idk what they do different but they are so good! I had not had one in several years, but two days ago I started craving a hot dog and could not get it out of my head. Tonight I made a quick run before closing to get myself one and I was not disappointed! read more

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Great small business with outdoor sitting, bought the pastrami dog, amazing ingredients with thin pastrami, saukerkraut, pickles, and amazing tasting dog and bun. Comes with a soda. Exactly what you want! Thank you! read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Pastrami Dog, includes free soda - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

This is our first time here and for sure we are not disappointed. We got just the chili cheese dog but this one came with pineapples! It went so well together. The chili is spicy, for us weak ones. But the taste was all there. Owner was a very nice man. Good bye Weinerschitzel we'll never see you again!!! read more

Ordered Chili Dog, one of the best hot dog I've ever had tasted. Definitely will come back to try another hot dog. Very friendly place. read more

I love the chili cheese dog. It's delicious. I get ones with onions, no pineapples. By far one of my favorite things on the menu.

Owner was super friendly and nice. He recommended the Teriyaki Dog. It was amazing! Great combo of pineapple, veggies and teriyaki sauce. Price was great too! Loved the drive-thru and walk up option. I will definitely be returning when I'm in the area! read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Teriyaki Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

The food was solid and the ingredients fresh. It was a rainy day so the service was really fast, no lines. Not many great hot dog places in Fresno but I'm always pleased with Brown Bear. I do wish my pizza dog had some pepperoni though. I'll be back. read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Pizza dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

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Brown Bear's Hot Dogs is the best spot in town for a great lunch! Had the chili dog & my brother had the regular dog and it was hearty as well as great tasting! Service was extremely fast and nice family environment as well. Thank you! We know where to go from now on. read more

Idk what all the hype is about. Had the nacho dog and gave it 2 stars. Nothing tasty stood out. Also overpriced at $7. Sour cream on it tasted weird. Idk about this place. read more

Brown Bear's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Fresno, California

I've always experienced amazing customer service while purchasing hot dogs from Brown Bear. Today 07/31/24 I received horrible customer service from the male in glasses working register. I was very understanding, and informed the employee my order was wrong in the politest way possible!! The individual taking my order was extremely rude and was not willing to fix my order and gave it back to me and told me "whatever". I still ended up purchasing another hot dog and I will say WORST customer service I've ever experienced! I'm more than willing to go back. If I experience this again I will make it informative. read more

Fast and kind service at the window. Hot dogs were handed to us immediately. Outdoor dining was nice and comfortable, but uncovered--make sure you have a hat or some SPF. Dogs were super tasty and we will definitely back. :) read more

I went to Brown Bear's Hot Dog Stand to pick up a couple of hot dogs. The hotdog stand is near Herndon and Fresno streets. The owner who took my order was so friendly and easy to talk to. The menu was very extensive with many choices. It is a drive through that is very convenient. It took me a while to pick two hotdogs. I chose a Chicago Hotdog for my husband. I picked the regular hot dog with relish, onions and mustard. I usually don't eat hot dogs so it was hard to pick one. The Chicago Hot Dog ($7.00) came with mustard, slices of tomato, relish, onion and little yellow chilies on top. It looked beautiful but tasted even better. My regular hotdog ($6.00) came with mustard, red onion, and relish. The actual hotdog was delicious. I ate the whole thing! Brown Bear made a believer of me. I can't wait to go back! Yum! read more

I have no idea if this spot is underrated or not but this is the best chili dog I've ever had. The man was incredibly nice I believe he was the owner. If you appreciate a good dog come here it does not disappoint. Cute little walk up window I believe it also has a drive through. We will definitely be back! read more

Seems like every time my wife and I are driving around this part of town at lunchtime, one of us says "hey, let's go to the hotdog place! " we've tried a bunch of the different ones, and every one has been a winner. (Note that I did not write "weiner." You are welcome.) A nice plus is that the owners are super sweet people, always very accommodating and very happy. So, to recap... Great dogs, great price, super convenient, nice people. That's why the 5 stars! read more

I love this place great variety, always delicious fast and convenient. A must try. If you're lucky, you may even be able to get some of their fresh eggs. Absolutely delicious! read more

I had the chili dog with Cheetos and Dr. Pepper. I usually only eat hot dogs at a ballpark. This will change now. I was very impressed with flavor of their chili and the hotdog was great too. I am a big chili fan and love their chili. The owner Ben was very friendly as a bonus. They have a large number of different hotdog flavors, taco, plain, Chicago, etc so everyone should find something they like. read more

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