I drove from Chicago to Fort Wayne, specifically to go to a couple of restaurants, and this was my…read morefirst stop of the day. I parked out back, and walked through the kitchen (pretty cool). I took a seat at one of the stools at the counter. About those........this place has been around since the early 1900s, and you can tell. The stools were the size to fit people back then. My big ass barely fit on it, and this old timer next to me went to sit down, and missed the stool completely and almost took a tumble (thankfully he did not fall down). I placed my order for 2 hot dogs and a large Dr Pepper. How were they? Delicious! Coney Dogs- These dogs come with a loose meat style coney sauce, mustard and onions all on a soft steamed bun. The most awesome part, they are only $2.00 each! You can't get anything these days for $2.00. The dogs were delicious! I can see how they have been around 100+ years. If I wasn't going to another place to eat afterwards, I could have put down 4-5 dogs, easily. Service was very friendly, and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Would definitely stop back in if I'm ever near Fort Wayne again!

This is everything you want and need in a hot dog place! Cheap, an old restaurant lunch counter…read morevibe, and delicious dogs. Service was super quick, but lines do form quickly outside. Great lunch spot.

I love bk and everything they have…read more I always get root beer here and i normally come for the coney dogs but today they had jumbo hand breaded tenderloins!! SOOO good. Seriously!

My grandsons favorite place we have to visit at least twice a week. Would've gave it more stars but…read moreI think that for higher in restaurants.

B&K - Southside - Hot Dog Stand in Peru Indiana, is considered a car hop type of restaurant. You…read morepark under their awning, with the menu board dangling from the rafter of the outdoor rafters. There is no seating inside of this establishment. You stay in your vehicle to order. Depending on if you are ordering to stay and eat or to go, you can either eat in your vehicle or they do have a couple of picnic tables you can set at. Most recently, maybe a year or two ago, they added a little playground area for kiddos to play while waiting for their meal to be delivered. Most of the time, the car hops gals will bring your food out to your vehicle, on a tray that hooks on to your driver or passenger side window. The service is always excellent. The food is always amazing and the car hops whom take your order start their first job working here while they are in high schooler or on summer break. I highly recommend you try out B&K - South, once in your life, in Peru, Indiana. They're so kind, caring and deliver your order in a very timely manner. I also recommend their gallons of Root Beer. They have the absolute BEST Root Beer in town. You can buy it by the pint or gallon to take home. Its a MUST! The one and only complaint I have seen/heard from people is the parking when B&K first opens. (They are only open from Spring to the beginning of Fall.). They do get super busy when reopening for the season, but it is really not too bad to where the wait is way too long. (Also would depend on how long your lunch break is.) I would play it smart and call in to order ahead of time and pick your order up if you don't have a lot of time to wait. Once the excitement of reopening dies down, the parking gets a LOT better and service speeds up as well. I always have given B&K - Southside a 10/10. They have never disappointed!

What a legend B&K Hot Dog Stand is...74 years strong! I have so much nostalgia coming here as a…read morechild then teen and now as adult almost every summer when visiting my family. This year I brought my LA raised bf and he loved it! Essential order is a Spanish cheese dog with a Vanilla Root Beer and a side of Cheese cubes!!! There's something truly special about pulling up, parking, and enjoying your meal in the car! B&K offers a rare, classic, laid-back experience that for me (and many others) is a cherished summer ritual. If I had the time to stay a bit longer, I would have gotten the Vanilla Root Beer served in the iconic frosted mug - highly recommend!! Our service was very friendly and super quick for pre dinner hours mid-week. They used to be cash only - but cards accepted and even Apple Pay!

Coney Express on Pettit Avenue in Fort Wayne is one of the TOP places I've ever been. I have been…read morethere as a customer since the 1980's and am just as satisfied now as I was then! Coney dogs and Chili dogs are both up! I'm living in Indianapolis now but when I visit family in Fort Wayne I have to go to Coney Express.

Fast service and great dogs! Only wish I had gone around a second time! First time visiting and I…read moredefinitely will return!

Best ice ever! Quick easy affordable option - fun for the kids. The staff were friendly and food…read morecame quick.

I absolutely loved this place. Quick service, delicious food, and a huge menu. Actually the menu…read morecan be a little intimidating, so if you're not sure what to get definitely trust the opinion of whoever comes to take your order because we got some amazing suggestions from them. We went when it was on the warmer side out. I'm not sure what the place is like when it's cold out... but wow was the Smashburger good, fries were very tasty, and they got the biggest sodas you've seen in years. We even got some merch. If I'm ever back through this way, we will definitely be stopping again.

Since I moved to the Indy area, I have been looking for a root beer stand like the one that is at…read morehome so I was ecstatic when I found Gene's! We went late afternoon on Mother's Day and it was packed, but we didn't have an issue getting a spot and our food. Our waitress was a sweetheart and the food was phenomenal! We order Spanish dogs with onion, onion rings, loaded fries, and of course root beer! I don't think we talked at all once the food came because it was all so good! I will be craving the Spanish dog until next time for sure. Don't forget to take home some of the root beer too!

My wife has been searching for a long time for a local Root Beer Stand similar to the one she would…read morego to back in her small hometown. We were so happy to find Gene's and couldn't wait to go! Our expectations were exceeding and then some. Nothing beats a good hot dog/corn dog with some coney sauce (or Spanish sauce which I know will call it lol), some fries, and a tall mug of root beer! That ole school feeling of pulling up and someone walking up to take your food order...Then having it come and sit on your window, so nostalgic and relaxing. Our service was great! Our food was great! We were lucky to go on a really great day where it wasn't raining or too cold/hot! Safe to say we'll be regulars at Gene's!

As a former Fort Wayne native who lived on the northside (#Northrop), the Stand was never part of…read moreour go-to places. It wasn't until I was an adult that I was able to appreciate the nugget of joy The Stand must have been to the southsiders back then and today. I went on a lark after running some errands in town around lunchtime. As an ice cream fanatic, it seemed appropriate that my lunch would consist of a Reese's wipeout. It was evenly mixed and solid, a la the DQ upside down maneuver. I was also impressed by their array of specials and food options, which include vegetarian and vegan selections. There were lots of people who came in and out of The Stand, from first responders to elderly folks. It is probably a reflection of the great presence they have on the southside.

Finally tried The "Illustrious" Stand after listening to my my coworker blab about it over the last…read moreyear... Overall, pretty good... Respectable coney dogs (nowhere near as good as Coney Island, but good dogs), friendly service, good prices, and nice lil' outdoor picnic area. While I don't necessarily think The Stand lives up to all the hype, it was good and worth the $20 for lunch. I got the coney dog, a Chicago dog, small chili, medium drink, and small frozen yogurt cone, which was more than enough food. The Stand is a cool lil' place to get your occasional good ole American "eat like an unhealthy fat%ss" meal on a nice day -- Dave Portnoy 7.7

I attended the Small Town Smack Down Roller Derby Cornament and Tarp's Dogs And Chips did a pop-up…read moreat the event. Let me tell you, these folks are genuinely the nicest people. I enjoy supporting small businesses. Being gluten-free and dairy-free, I asked them loads of questions about their ingredients, way before they even finished setting up their booth. They even showed me the hot dog package so I could see the ingredients myself. (Note: if you are gluten-free, gluten is masked is lots of other ingredients so you have to be cautious). Their hot dogs did have gluten but they advised me they have walking tacos, which I love and haven't enjoyed in quite a while. They went over the entire list of their walking taco chili ingredients with me and YAY for me, I could indulge! My walking taco included Frito's Corn Chips, Tarp's Chili, and Salsa. Simple ingredients made very tasty. They were very accommodating and super nice ! If I am ever in this area again and happen upon a festival or special event, I would be glad to see them and enjoy their tasty morsels.

This small store draws people from all around the area. Every community needs a store like this…read more Great selection, fresh cut steaks and ground meat. Soooo many choices of bratwurst. Would take years to try them all.

Great market with a very large selection of meats. They also have a large in-house Butcher Shop for…read morecustomer cut orders. Prices were really great and quality was excellent. We will definitely go back to purchase meats again. Their thick cut bacons was really good.