Hot Dog Heaven is a Fort Lauderdale institution. Founded in 1979 by Chicago natives Barry and…read morePamela Star, the tiny stand brought an authentic taste of the Windy City to South Florida. They served authentic Vienna Beef Chicago with mustard, relish, pickles, tomatoes, celery salt, and sport peppers on a poppy seed bun. In the 1980s, they purchased the modest 780-square-foot building that still houses the restaurant today. Back then, a Chicago dog cost just $1.45. When the Stars finally retired, it looked like Hot Dog Heaven might disappear forever. Fortunately, Joe Barra stepped in to keep the legend alive. Rather than reinventing the place, he kept everything exactly the way people loved it. The menu remains a tribute to classic Chicago street food. You can still order a dog topped with mustard, grilled onions, and sauerkraut, or go for chili and chopped onions. If you want the full Illinois experience, there's the classic Chicago dog piled high with mustard, onions, neon relish, tomatoes, pickles, celery salt, and sport peppers. The menu also includes Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage and peppers heroes, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. I ordered the Polish sausage with mustard, grilled onions, and hot peppers. The fries arrived hot, crispy, and perfectly crinkle-cut the way God intended. After I finished my sandwich, only one thought came to mind: Dang, that was good. The bun really makes it. This is old school comfort food done right. Prices aren't what they were in 1979. My Polish sausage and fries came to about $13, but it was worth every penny. Inside is tight with stools at the counter along the window, but there are three tables out front where you can enjoy your meal while watching the parade of traffic roar down Sunrise Boulevard. For over 40 years Hot dog Heaven has been serving up exactly what the community is craving. When was the last time you visited this iconic stand?

Maybe I was hungry, ok I know I was hungry. I was leaving hanging out with some friends and…read moresomeone had said hotdogs. I did a quick search of the area and Hot Dog Heaven, a place I had marked to visit some day, was near by. Online it looked like you could order ahead, but decided to try my luck ordering in person. I arrived to a place that had a handful of customers all in different phases of ordering or waiting for their food. I'm sure it helped that I was hungry, but I ordered fast. 2 dogs to go and the philly steak egg rolls. I had asked, "what's good to eat in the car on the way home?",, a couple people said the egg rolls. They were right. I don't know how they make them, but I would swear they were made in house. Great beef. The hot dogs made it safely home. a tasty Chicago dog and a Polish sausage. the latter was the winner, with its shrooms and sautéed onions. I'm surprised it took me this long to stop in, but it won't be long till I'm back.

This food truck parked in my neighborhood today in Ft Laud beach, and I was absolutely starved, as…read moreI hadn't eaten much of anything while traveling for work. Was psyched until I saw the prices. Ok, these are expensive, they have to be off the hook good for this price! Ok, here's what happened... I paid $9 plus $2 tip for the worst Chicago dog I've ever had! Danny, where was the Poppy seed roll? How about the Sport Peppers? (hint Texas Pete peppers are in every grocery store in America.) These are the two biggest ingredients when it comes to a Chicago Dog! Was there Celery Salt? If so it was drowned under really lousy, really old relish. This shouldn't be on the menu, it's pretty much false advertising.. I basically got a small 40 cent ball park hot dog griddled, with a bunch of cheap Dollar Store condiments piled on. I felt like I was robbed of my money after I tried to eat that mess on a cheap bun. I wouldn't eat again from Danny's even if these small overpriced dogs were buy one get two free :( (On a positive note, I didn't get food poisoning from this roach coach.)

Best dogs around! Take the ride and try them out. Bacon and cheddar you can't go wrong with. The…read moreoriginal dog is great. Hawaii'n was to die for. They are amazing!!!!

Delicious and creative hotdogs! I came for the first time to this location on a Sunday at 6pm and I…read morewas warmly greeted. I saw a reel about this hot dog cart and needed to try. I tried the American Dog (Sauces, Relish, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Grated Cheese) and also the Supreme dog (Sauces, Corn, Salsa, Chili, Bacon, Cheese Sauce, Crushed Chips, Grated Cheese). Both dogs were super flavorful and so filling. Service was great and i definitely recommend to try.

Was wondering wat was going on over there... Always see this stand packed can't wait to try it,…read morefood looks great!

UPDATED REVIEW: Went…read moretoday to this little hot dog shop specifically wanting the Chili Dog. They usually have chili - well not today. Another customer was complaining in front of me telling the young employee that the picture shows a chili dog. The kid told me that the owner did not bring the chili - Strange...

Ordered "2 large hotdogs, doggies choice for 7.99 and a drink"…read more NEVER did the cashier explain that toppings were an up-charge and how much each topping cost. Nor did I bother asking because their menu does NOT state that topics are an extra charge. Cashier swiped my card without stating the total. I would not have consented to paying almost 30 dollars for 2 hotdogs. I refused to take the hotdogs and asked for a refund. Owner refused to give me refund stating "once card is swiped a refund can't be issued" An obvious lie! Been visiting this mall for over 20 years and this is my first complaint. I recommend eating literally any where else. Never had any issues with at the food court or other restaurants at sawgrass.

This place is easily one of my favorite spots that I've been going to over the past few years…read more Every visit has been consistently great, from the food to the welcoming atmosphere. This time, I ordered two Grande Burger Plus burgers because I honestly couldn't settle for just one and I'm glad I didn't. They were absolutely amazing. The flavors are bold, unique, and packed into every bite, making these burgers truly one of a kind. What really stands out about this place is the Latin atmosphere. It brings a lively, authentic vibe that makes the experience even more enjoyable. You can tell there's a lot of culture and passion behind the food, and it shows in both the taste and presentation. The staff is always friendly, smiling, and genuinely happy to have you there, which makes a big difference. It's the kind of place where you feel welcomed every time you walk in. Overall, La Perrada Company never disappoints. Great food, great energy, and a spot I'll definitely continue coming back to for years to come.

Absolutely delicious Colombian food! Everything tastes fresh and made with top-quality ingredients…read more I ordered the skirt steak and grilled chicken, and both were incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I left more than satisfied--highly recommend checking this place out

This is a quaint but nice venue in Fort Lauderdale to enjoy vegan fare in the late evenings for the…read moredinner pop-up, Funky Love. The staff are always friendly and give great recommendations. I came specifically for the hot dogs as I used to be a frequent customer of Funky Love when it was the former Perrology pop-up in Miami. The variety of hot dog topping combinations and morning snacks are more than sufficient to satisfy your hunger - especially for a late night meal.

The food was dee-lish! We were greeted right away and the…read morefood was prepared quickly. And it wasn't loud nor crowded so we were able to sit & enjoy the meal with no hurry.

I came for the coney chili dogs! I have not had skyline chili in years and suddenly one day a…read morecraving of coney chili dogs came over me. Grabbed the kids and headed over to Skyline! This is Cincinnati chili and some don't like it but I think it's great. The Coney dogs are the way to experience it!! Loaded with tons of shredded cheese, don't sleep on their hot sauce it backs some heat! Always great service, they prepare it in front of you and it has an old school nostalgia to it. Kids got cheese fries! I don't recommend because the cheese they melt on it is shredded and doesn't melt well. They have a lot of chili dishes on the menu.

I've been coming to Skyline Chili for so long I genuinely can't remember my first visit. At this…read morepoint it feels less like a restaurant and more like a life decision I made years ago and just stuck with. They've been here for 40 years, and that kind of longevity doesn't happen unless you're doing something very right. The formula is simple. No frills, no gimmicks, just food that shows up and delivers every single time. And a staff that runs the place like they've got a sixth sense for when you need more cheese or another napkin. Tonight I went with my usual, the five-way. Spaghetti, chili, beans, onions, and enough cheddar cheese to make a cardiologist raise an eyebrow. It comes out looking like a beautiful mess. Like if comfort food and chaos had a baby. One bite in and suddenly you understand all your past decisions and forgive yourself for most of them. Add a splash of their hot sauce and now we're cooking with purpose. Brought my mom for her first visit and she went with the chicken tenders and fries. I expected polite bites. Maybe a "this is nice." Instead, she absolutely crushed the plate like she was in a competitive eating league I didn't know she joined. Her review was "this is really good," which in mom terms is basically a standing ovation. Then we made the bold, courageous choice to order funnel fries for dessert. Were we full? Yes. Did that stop us? Not even a little. Crispy, sugary, and worth every single regret we don't actually have. We left full, happy, and walking slightly slower than when we came in, which feels like the correct pace after a meal like this. Pro tip: go large so you've got leftovers. Nothing hits harder than opening the fridge later and realizing past you had your back. And grab a bottle of their hot sauce on the way out. Fair warning, you will start putting it on things that have no business being that good. Five stars!

Fantastic idea to set up right outside of CYN club for those late night after drinking meal. There…read morearen't too many food options open very late and most people probably grab Taco Bell after a night of drinking and wake up with regrets. There is a pizza joint around the corner but this place has some interesting items on their menu and they're the first thing you see when you get out of the club or turn on to 2nd Ave to get to your car after a good night. I tried the Jamaican Me Crazy, El Jefe, and Pineapple Express. They were all very good. I'm not sure if they were good cause I've been drinking all night or cause I was starving or because they're just good. Maybe all of the above. Either way, we all enjoyed our hot dogs and that's all that matters.

From the owner: Colorfully named hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos, mac n cheese and more, all served with fresh…read moreingredients and an array of sauces. Located inside of America's Backyard in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Come see what all the barks about!