Worst hot dogs ever!! Tastes like leather. Don't eat there unless you want to get stomach problems.

was given a plain (cooked) hotdog & bun. reached for a mustard bottle -- it was then, that i was scolded, and told that i "had" to use toppings from another table. quite strange, i thought, as two guys ahead of me got the works (onions, peppers, cream cheese, etc), with no questions asked. to be fair, I've been to a couple of different hot dog carts, esp in cap hill, and had never encountered a situation like this before. anyway, i was a little disappointed, but what else can you expect when you descend through the nine circles of hell. read more

Dante's catered at my company and they were great! It's hard to find good hotdogs. I wish they had a storefront I could visit!

We hired Dante's Inferno Dogs to provide late night eats at our wedding. Not only were the brats and dogs delicious, but Dante's customer service was top notch. He was one of the easiest wedding vendors to deal with and on the day of our event provided fast, friendly service. Our guests loved it and we cajoled several out-of-towners into trying a Seattle dog. But even if you weren't ready for cream cheese on your hotdog, the other toppings were excellent. The only downside I can see is that Dante's Inferno Dogs doesn't have a regular location, so we need to be invited to an event they're catering to have it again! read more

Their options are tasty, they work fast, and they are very friendly and helpful. Our company had them onsite for a company celebration and I hope we call them back again soon. read more

Absolutely amazing customer service for catering events!! I have had Dante's Dog prior to having them cater an event for my current employer and the dogs were delicious. I have to thank Dante for his wonderful customer service and his ability to respond to his customers needs. Thank you for not only the delicious DELICIOUS DOG'S but also the stellar service with our catered event. read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dante's. I grew up eating their hot dogs when I used to visit the Ballard market. Dante's is this little cart that has everything they need to create this masterpiece. They were at a private event tonight and I could barely contain my excitement. The line was LONG but moved so quickly with only one employee. Truly amazing. The menu consists of all beef hot dogs ($4), veggie dogs or gourmet dogs (cheddar and bacon, bratwurst, chicken basil) ($6). Chips are $1 (Frito Lay classics) and drinks are $2 (sodas and water). Then on top of it you can get these condiments: relish, jalapeno, pepperoncini, onions, grilled onions, mayo, ketchup, Sriracha, dijon, mustard, bbq, and a few more that I might be missing out. ALL OF THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE SO BULK UP. You go on up and tell the fabulous employee your order and he will make it fresh in front of you. I always go for the smoked bacon and cheddar dog with cream cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos, and Sriracha. They will toast the buns into crispy goodness and theyhave this cream cheese gun and he will spread cream cheese underneath your cooked meat so that it melts. DELICIOUS. Then they split the meat in half so that the grilled pickles, jalapenos, etc will nest in nicely within the meat. The grilled onions are so good and complement the hot dog very well. The hot dog is so well prepared that it isn't that messy to consume. There literally were about 15 people in front of me but the line moved in 10 minutes. Okay so a lot of people think cream cheese in a hot dog is weird but I assure you, it's delicious. Unlike all the other people in line who had no idea what to order (noobs), I went up and confidently asked for cream cheese and the employee automatically asked if I had visited them before. Why yes, yes I have. And then he replied, "Knew it. The experienced ones know to ask for cream cheese and grilled onions." So there you have it. This place is amazing and yes, it might seem pricey for a hot dog but I assure you that it's worth it. It tastes AMAZING. You can thank me later. read more

Dante's Inferno Dogs - Caterers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The chipotle veggie is the best hot dog I ever had since becoming a vegetarian, maybe even before that! Asked the nice gentleman to dressed it as he would eat it, and he added, mustard, BBQ sauce, onions, relish, and peppers. Divine perfection! read more

Dante's Inferno Dogs - Veggie chipotle dog. Amazing! - Caterers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They satisfied my hot dog craving, and OH it was good. I noticed their stand in the U-Village and realized just how hungry I was. I figured that a $3 hot dog (sausage is $5) eaten outside while people-watching and looking at a turtle fountain sounded like a mighty fine idea. Was it good? OH yes. It not only met my expectations, but exceeded them. The guy makin' the dogs was nice AND those dogs were delicious. I'm looking forward to having more Dante's at the Big Al Elite Event on Sunday! read more

So, chillin' with the JP posse on his big BK bash at King's next door----I NEEDED FOOD! Hmm, kitchen is closed: "There is food next door for hot dog's," says the waitress donned in tats. ka-ching! Mmmm, chicken basil in a bun with grilled onions and mustard... mMMMmmmmm... Mikey was running the stand. read more

Dante is amazing and so are his dogs. We actually rented out the cart for our late night snack at our wedding which was an absolute hit! Dante was easy to work with an went the extra mile by ordering ingredients for Chicago Dogs (ode to my home state) for a super reasonable price. There were standard and vegetarian dogs to accommodate anyone with dietary needs too! People RAVED about the hot dogs. We are so glad we booked Dante. What a true professional and pleasure to work with. read more

Dante's could teach NY hot dog stands a thing or two. First off, they aren't hanging on tradition, unless you tend to swing that way. Then, they can style you out with a New York dog. This is where I had my first Seattle hotdog: split down the center, toasted bun, with cream cheese, onions and sweet chili sauce. Completely hooked! Its a complete meal: protein, dairy, bread (and okay, no fruit of veg, but all the food groups that really count when you want a hot dog are well-represented here!) You must mosey up and walk a well-trained Seattle-dog right into your mouth. Woof! read more

What could be more satisfying after a heavy night of drinking than a hot dog from Dante's? Nothing comes to mind at the moment. Normally, I prefer mine as Chicago-like as possible, but if you're in the mood for an extra 500 calories, you can load yours up with a glob of cream cheese. Yum. I also like how they don't take the dog out of water and immediately plop it onto the bun...they actually cook it first on the griddle! I leave it at four stars, only because I think $4 for a hot dog is kind of lame. read more

Dante's Inferno Dogs - Caterers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I just realized. Dante's was my first Seattle hot dog cart! Three years here and I hadn't had one. I had Po Dog... lots of PoDog... which is still the best.... but no cart-dogs (even though I was often tempted). Anyways, Dante's is good. They may not be the BEST (Po) dogs, but they are good and are pretty cheap too. And $4 for a mini meal in SLU, come on. That's hard to beat. The cart-caddy has got some skills too! It's only a matter of time until he's flipping those ketchup and mustard bottles around like a juggling bar-tender! The two I can recommend,... first the Seattle dog. Then the Classic (k,m,r&o). Why only those two? Well.... because those are the two I had on both of my visits. So yeah, I went..enjoyed.. and returned for more (another day). Worth the walk, and also worth braving the cold (or heat...depending on the time of year). :-p More info (SPECIFIC info on individual food items). You can see what items I reviewed there: http://www.nosh.com/restaurant/10764990 read more

Love the bacon cheddar! We stopped by the Ballard Farmers Market for one today, but I've also had them cater work events and highly recommend! read more

Dante's Inferno Dogs are so delicious! Their quality and cleanliness are to be admired. My favorites are the original all beef Seattle Dog, made with cream cheese from their big GUN, and their Field Roast Chipotle Vegan Sausage also with cream cheese and grilled onions and peppers! #nomnom I want one right now. They are at Ballard Farmers Market every Sunday, otherwise you need to hire them to cater your own party. They cater a lot of weddings and corporate events. I attended one event for Amazon employees once where they were serving. There are so many sausages to choose from and so many toppings! I want to try them all! They also have gluten free buns if you like that sort of thing. They sell chips and sodas and water, too. It's a perfect meal for the whole family. Children love hot dogs... Well, mine do. read more

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SO. Bleeping. GOOD. Soooo good. Had some dogs with the kids at their food truck at a housing development area opening. EVERYONE loved it. Clearly Dante has thought this all through. Even their vegan dog was like some awesome spicy falafel type thing. I wish I had grabbed two. Have them top it with all sorts of stuff... a custom creation! read more

I got the burger with sriracha, ketchup, mustard, onions, and pepperocini peppers and it was very juicy and tasty! Highly recommend! Keith was super professional and friendly. He cleaned his grill meticulously and was very methodical in his grilling! Def the best grill master in my book! read more

I LOVED Dante's Hot Dogs!!! And more importantly that they offer gluten free buns/options and a lot of options to go on our hot dogs...YUMMY!!! Thank you sooo much for not forgetting about the gluten free customers... we are sometimes a forgotten bunch! Amazing customer service too!!! I would recommend them for ANY type of party or event. Our event was sponsored by the Talon Building Management group at Redstone II. Thank you so much for your having great hot dogs, toppings and gluten free options!!! You are the best! read more

I like disgusting food as much as the next person so when I gave up meat, I was sad to be giving up things like fast food burgers and hot dogs from carts. The vegetarian counterparts just don't cut it most of the time. Luckily for me, there is Dante's! The chipotle vegetarian dog is spicy and perfect - none of that weird fake meat texture. I can load it up with cream cheese, relish, onions, ketchup, mustard, kraut and chow down like there's no tomorrow without feeling like I'm missing out on a thing! read more

It probably says something about me that this place makes me want to start making terrible double entendres about putting big sausages filled with cream cheese in my mouth. o.O Uhm, ANYWAY - Sure, there are lots of places to get hot dogs from a cart late at night. But there's something spicily delish about Dante's. Maybe it's the warm buns, the fresh condiments and toppings, or the hot, juicy meat. I think it's the smile, the friendly banter, and how everything is right with the world when you're in line. No drama, no BS, just everyone shutting the hell up and cramming the goodness down. Great for a late night snack. The price includes entertainment of standing in line people watching, and the Inferno Dog is +10 Sober. Full of win all around, I'd say! read more

Hungry, perhaps a little drunk, and tired Carrie + One Dante's dog = A match made in heaven. Dante's, I promise I won't touch the condiments, as long as you promise to be there for me when I need you most. read more

I want to have Dante's children. And pretty much told him that to his face while ordering during the pub crawl. Dante to Keomarie: "She's not shy, this one, is she?" Keomarie to Dante: "This is her being shy". Cream cheese out of a gun and onto a big hot sausage. Is there anything more wonderful? No. read more

I really could have used one of you on Saturday night, Dante.. post Bumbershoot beer garden(s).. I wish you could have been there for me.. I would've downed your salty hog faster than you can say 'hot dog'. read more

They have a cream cheese gun. And quality condiments and a choice of crazy-yummy veggie dogs. Even then bun is abnormally yummy. And they have a cream cheese gun. read more

OK, Yeah, about those dogs. If I had not had to deal with Karissa's howling and drooling in my ear LIKE A HOT PUPPY about wanting to have more children with said hot dog stand owner - my experience may have been a bit different, aside from losing the group because it took so long to get said hot dogs because we were waiting for the "Hot ' part - The dogs were good and the fact that we needed noursihment to continue on our current venue made them fantastic! I am just glad we avoided any and all attempts at procreation right there on the sidewalk, hot dog in hand!!! read more

Wow, I hate to be the jerk who breaks the five star chain of reviews, but..... I can't give five stars just based on the prices. It's three bucks for a hot dog, five for sausage. If you're going to charge ballpark prices, there really should be some sort of entertainment available. That is, other than the drunks staggering out of King's Hardware. At the risk of being the geezer who says "I remember when hot dogs were a nickel!", check the supermarket down the street. You can get a ten pack of hot dogs for $4.49. Of course, that's a bit of a false value argument since it doesn't include toppings, bun, cooking, labor. Plus this doesn't take into account the convenience. An enema may cost $2.90, but it's priceless when you're constipated. Just so you know, Visa has refused my suggestion of using this in their marketing campaign. On the plus side, it is a pretty good hot dog and the vendors are pleasant. Just like a good bartender, they seem to always have picked up a bit of the local gossip about what's going on that evening. Tell them I sent you...and they'll have no idea what you're talking about. read more

We hired Dante to provide late night Dogs and Desserts at our wedding. He did an excellent job and got rave reviews from all our wedding guests. We surprised our guests with Dante's as a light night treat at the Olympic Sculpture Garden. Dante provided many delicious dogs, tons of fun awesome toppings and great service. We also had Dante provide local ice cream dessert pops. Our guests raved that everything was delicious and that it was such a nice treat after a night of dancing. Working with Dante was a breeze. We learned about Dante through our caterer and wedding coordinator, who highly recommended Dante and were eager to work with him. Dante (himself) showed up around 9:30 (in plenty of time for his 10:30pm debut) with his fun cart and stayed way past the required time of midnight, to feed our guests late night cravings. His invoicing was simple and straight forward. He stayed in constant communication leading up to the wedding, confirming the day before the wedding all the details for the event. We think hiring Dante was a great decision for a fun addition to our wedding. His food was delicious and hit with all! We highly recommend him and his tasty dogs. Thanks again! Hayley and Brian read more

Considering this is the only hot dog vendor within a 5 mile radius at the wee hours of the morning, I was full...for about 5 minutes. When I get my hot dog with cream cheese and sriracha, I'm trying to get down. Like really feel full and terrible from all the drinking and bad behavior that's happening. The hot dog at the end of the night is just the cherry on top to make sure the night was done right. I just didn't feel full, I like to eat and when I finished my dog, I pretty much wanted another one. At $5, I could have done so but with the line curving around Bal Mar's entrance, it just wasn't worth it. Don't get me wrong, I'll probably come here again, the flavor was great. Just not impressed with how much you don't get. read more

We were at the Ballard Fish Festival a few months back, and ran across Dante Inferno Dogs. Naturally, we stopped by for the Cream Cheese Hot Dog since it's on the Seattle Foodie 100 list. Call me crazy, but I do love my hot dog done clasically with just mustard, chili, and cheddar cheese. I was a bit skeptical when I saw this hot dog had no chili. But I have to hand it to them, it was quite a tasty dog! They also get extra points for knowing about and eagerly anticipating my dude's arrival. They also get extra points for us not having to go out of our way to find them :) read more

100% Wonderful service and quality product from Dante's. Barry recently worked a catering event where Dante's provided the food in Seattle at Filsom's Corporate Headquarters for a local non profit. Barry was personable, friendly and high energy throughout the entire evening. The sausage dogs were top notch quality and the toppings made for a wonderful dinner. Highly recommend this company for a great product and outstanding service. read more

I love street food like hot dog stands. Luckily, Dante's Inferno Dogs has several stands throughout Seattle (just saw them this past Thursday at the Olympic Sculpture Park Farmer's Market). They are a sight for sore eyes at different events when you just want a really quick and delicious bite. Today I was at University Village feeling a little hungry (as usual) and wanted something besides a normal sit down dining experience. I walked by the Dante's Inferno Dogs stand and was immediately drawn in. I checked out the menu and was surprised to see so many condiments to choose from that are all included in the price. I love to try new foods and crazy combinations, so I ordered the all beef hot dog with: cream cheese, grilled onions and bell peppers, relish, banana peppers, celery salt, ketchup, and sweet chili sauce. It was crazy good. I love that they butterfly the dog and then grilled it to perfection on both sides. The bun is extremely fresh and practically melts in your mouth. Now I have to go back and try the sausage next time. read more

If you're a visitor or have never eaten street meat in Seattle, you'll notice every hot dog stand in Seattle offers cream cheese on a hot dog. Don't freak out, and don't deny the goodness that awaits you. Likely, you've already been out gorging yourself on beers/martinis/whiskey and cokes, and the extra calories from cream cheese on a hot dog aren't going to kill you (I say that in a hopeful manner, but I take no legal obligation if it actually does, fatty). I've had the dogs by the Showbox, had 'em all over Capitol Hill, and none of those hot dogs even come close to the awesomeness that is a Dante's Dog. I'm not even the world's biggest hot dog fan, but a recent trek to Ballard necessitated a post-Tractor Tavern dog from Dante's. Regular beef dog, cream cheese, grilled bell peppers and onions, sweet chili sauce and a bit o' sriracha on there for me, please. Absolutely heaven in a bun. Also, given the nature of the weekend Ballard crowd (I'm looking directly at you, Affliction-shirt wearing dudebros walking out of King's Hardware), the guys working at the Dante's cart deserve a very special, very quiet corner in heaven to go with their earthly sainthood. Always nice, always smiling, always looking like they're having the time of their lives, even while dealing with drunken cro-mag frat boys trying to maneuver through their wallets for 5 bucks. Thanks, Dante's guy, for never getting too jaded and caustic and for always serving up an amazing dawg. read more

Thanks to Maria C. leading a group of us to Dante's cart in Pioneer Square, during our first Thursday Art Walk (see her review) - I got to experience the greatness that is Dante's. I wish some restaurants were run as efficiently and enthusiastically as Dante runs this cart. As Maria stated in her review - Dante will custom make your dog. He has a great selection of sausages and also Brat's. The condiment selection is terrificly varied in flavor combinations. I chose the Italian sausage with: cream cheese (oh yea, I said cream cheese), jalapenos, sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. It was, well, orgasmic. Truly. My taste buds were so unbelievably happy. In fact, when I was finished, Mitzie offered me some of her water and I refused... I didn't want to wash away a single bit of the taste lingering in my mouth! Thanks Dante, it was great! read more

Dante's serves up a great basic hot dog to innocent midday and late night passerbys alike. Their carts move around once in a while, but you can usually depend on their weekly schedule being consistent. Assuming hot dogs were their claim to fame, I ordered up a basic Hot Dog. They have a few other options, like the Bratwurst and Apple Basil, but I'll have to get those next time. For a small cart, Dante's serves up big flavors, especially when you add on toppings. This being my first hot dog in Seattle, I decided to go with the local flavor of adding cream cheese to my dog. To play off of the cream cheese, I also added on some jalapenos. When the worker asked "Anything else? Ketchup? Mustard?" I almost added more, but I said "No, thanks," and the worker responded by saying "Good man." And when I took my first bite, I was glad I had abstained from the extraneous toppings. The hot dog itself looks basic, but is filled with a solid hot dog flavor, reminiscent of the good ole days when you'd spend a Sunday swimming in your friend's backyard pool and come racing out of the pool to the smell of hot dogs on the grill. There's no grill at this stand, but it sure tastes like there is. The hot dog also has a subtle spiciness in it that isn't infernal by any means, but definitely adds to the flavor. The hot dog does a trick and a half when you take a bite with the cream cheese and jalapeno. I wasn't sure if I'd like the whole cream cheese thing, but I'm definitely glad I tried it, because it was one of the best hot dogs I've ever had. The cream cheese played off of the jalapeno's spiciness, both of which added to the slight oiliness and subtler spiciness in the hot dog. The toasted bun was also basic, but didn't take away from the hot dog either. All things said, the price is a little steep, but let's just say that when I get my first dog, I'm going to have to name it Dante. GET: Hot Dog with Cream Cheese and Jalapeno read more

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For a hotdog stand it's amazing. You can get some great dog combos you wouldn't normally have. They use top quality stuff which makes a world of a difference. Been there several times but last time I had them I was doing a Zombie walk and they were there. It was awesome to see zombies enjoying them. read more

HIt up the hot dog stand outside near the Ballard Norwegian Day Parade. Was so glad to see it had veggie options (even two varieties of dogs) and so many condiments. I love that the hot dog guy puts them on for you, I hate when all the utensils and condiments get mixed together. I did have to stand in line for awhile, but that just made me certain that the dogs must be worth the wait, but Jesse who was running the cart was doing his best to keep up. He kept the line under control and is definetely a talented multitasker. Looks like a tough job. He deserves a kudos. I hope to run into this cart again at a future event somewhere. read more

4.5 stars Posse says: Veronica: "I don't think the chicken was really chicken. It was a blend of either pork or beef, but not all chicken. But on the plus side, I am no longer hungry!" Dawn: "Perfect late night snack, great location, great hotdogs. The only thing that would make it better is if we were on the street of New York!" Alli: "I am a slave to cream cheese." Yay for friendly service and patience for some slightly wacktastic ladies! read more

I don't know if its the cream cheese or what, but it seems Seattle dog carts just fill the post bar desire to feed like none other. And Dante's does it right. Good dogs, good toppings, and a good vendors. Whats not to like? And come on they shoot cream cheese out of a caulk gun. That alone is worth the trip. read more

I can't tell you how hard it is to find a good peice of sausage in this town. But today I stumbled across this stand while coming out of Sonic Boom, and figured for 5 bucks I'd give it a shot. There were several succulent, juicy, and nicely done peices of meat to chose from, varying slightly in size but all quite adequate for my needs. After some debate, I went with Italian, which has a reputation for being slightly greasy at times, but always satisfying. I found my pulse quicken that lovely peice of meat come in to view, then it slide right in to those firm, smooth buns. Seconds later, I was able enjoy watching it being covered in delicious sauces, waiting for my enjoyment. I saved the actually tasting until the car ride, where things got a little messy but my mouth and stomach were quite fufilled. What? read more