My family has been coming here for years and it's still one of our favorite hot dog places! You…read morecan order simple dogs for your picky ones and so many options for those more adventurous. My go-tos: GOOFY with crunchy peanut butter, chili, cheese, (and probably a few more things) topped with corn chips. Rage - Chicago dog

I've been wanting to try Mad Dogz forever but it's not very convenient to our house. I found…read moreourselves nearby and we had to make the stop on our daddy/daughter date. The staff was so friendly and our food was ready in 5 minutes. The restaurant was busy but they kept getting food out pretty quickly. We were able to grab a booth in the front window to eat at the restaurant. I tried the classic Mad Dog and then tried two specialty dogs, the Don Ho and the Mac Daddy. The classic Mad dog was probably my favorite but the specialties were unique and delicious as well. The dogs have so many toppings piled on them that it gets quite messy but so worth it. My daughter enjoyed her plain corn dog and the side of mac and cheese. We will definitely be coming back.

8-10 person bar, good sound system lots of tables in and out. Tavern pizza, Chicago beef sandwiches…read moreand dogs are excellent. Not your normal beef stand with this cool of an interior groove. Had the hotdog and Italian beef. Poppyseed bun on dog was soft as a Twinkie and the dog was the real deal. The beef sandwich was excellent. Put it on the list!

How has it taken me this long to get here?! Seriously, it's…read morebeen on my radar basically since it opened, and I keep hearing about it, but just finally made a plan to try it out. My cousin and I sat at the bar, and you can get full service at the bar. She ordered a hot dog and I had a pizza. The hot dog came with that weird neon relish, in typical Chicago fashion, and was on a poppyseed bun. The fries are crinkle cut, and I don't know what seasoning they use, but it was so good! A little sweetness mixed in with the spices. The pizza was good; thin crust and cut square style like they do in Chicago, which I forgot about and kind of hate. I should've asked for silverware, but didn't. Next time I'd ask for it pie cut instead. The flavor was really good though. It was a bit pricey for what it was - it was a 12" pizza, and each topping an additional $3. $21 just seems high to me for a thin crust pepperoni mushroom pizza. I had draft beer and my cousin had a mixed drink. She had no complaints about hers, and mine was quite good! So many places draft beer tastes a little soapy, whether it's the way the clean their lines or how they wash their glasses, but I didn't taste any of that here. There aren't many choices on draft but was a good variety. They also have a full bar and lots of canned beverage choices. They don't have the healthiest menu, but that's not surprising since they're known for Chicago hot dogs, Italian beef, and pizza. If you know what you're going for it's perfect! The vibe is good. The space is pretty open, gets a decent amount of light, is clean, and there is parking! The restrooms are tiny, but clean, and I appreciate that after you wash your hands the door opens out so you don't have to touch a handle. We went on a Monday after work, which does turn into karaoke night, but we had time for a couple drinks and food before that really got going. It also wasn't crazy in there and we could still carry on a conversation at the bar without having to yell. I'm glad I finally made it in, and fully appreciate having them in the North Monroe area. I will definitely plan to have more happy hours here!

Incredible taste blending spicy with sweet. It's big and messy but the taste is worth it…read more The owner is friendly and accommodating.

The Cino de Mayo dog is delicious! I will definitely be back to try the others. my grand daughter…read moreloves the sloppy floppy.

Everyone is super nice and the food is delicious, has a cool retro vibe and atmosphere. Would…read morehighly recommend!

One Stop Coney is amazing! We had a couple smash burgers, which were perfect- nice and crispy, well…read moreseasoned but not overly salty, and a good amount of toppings, but not too much that it distracts from the burger. The coney dogs were also great, no surprise there. The onion rings blew me away- the seasoning was delicious and they were so fresh and crispy. It was like if you turned funions into real onion rings I also got a chocolate milk shake to finish it all off and loved it. It was BUSY in there right when they opened on a Saturday- and seating is pretty limited. It might be a good idea to have a backup spot to eat if you're not planning on taking your food home. It was super fun inside though- loved the 90s decor!

Omg! Best chili dogs on the planet!! Can't wait til they are back from winter break!!read more

First time here. Ordered a dog with pulled pork and the other with corn. Enjoyed both, the corn one…read morejust a little better. These come from a food truck, and there was a shaded area with picnic table to eat on.

I've been meaning to try Yesterdog for awhile now and was so happy to make a visit. The vibe is…read morevery eclectic and the location is pretty unique. The service is good but be prepared to pay cash. Obviously the star of the show are the hot dogs and we were able to give them all a try. I thought the way they build them on a pizza peal was really cool and unique! If you want a good dog in a unique environment, give them a try!

If you know, you know. Yesterdog is a Grand Rapids staple, and you either love it or you hate it. I…read morelove it. It's known as being a late-night stop if you've had a few drinks, but I also like it sober. This isn't Chicago or Detroit, so don't compare them. Yesterdog is its own thing! The buns are steamed, soft, and squishy, and the hot dogs are not snappy. The chili is gloppy and salty, and it's honestly some of my favorite comfort food. It's super messy so be ready for a lot of napkins. New owners recently took over the spot but so far have kept everything the same, including only taking cash. Try your hand at the tip target and grab a seat at a lumpy booth. Enjoy the many photos and messages left by previous patrons. The menu is simple - hot dogs (my favorite is the cheddar dog), chips, and beverages. There is a system of ordering so read it on their website. And don't forget cash. (They do have an ATM on site now.) Metered street parking and paid parking lots are all over in this area.

This place is a real gem. Steve made me an incredible Chicago dog and served it up with great…read moreattitude and excellent conversation. It's the type of place that makes you feel like family when you show up. I'm looking forward to going back and bringing a picture of my dogs to put on the puppy wall of fame. JJ's dog House did an excellent job of earning a repeat customer.

We had a hankering for a hot dog so we decided to try JJ's…read more Cute, little establishment in the gateway to the Downtown area. There is street parking, a walk-up window, and small seating area inside. Everything was clean and the team member we encountered was helpful and friendly. The hot dogs were decent, nothing exceptional but nothing bad either. Would consider coming back to try another type of hotdog in efforts to support a small local business.

What a great spot! Hot hamburgers with steam, French fries steaming hot! Mug of root beer like…read morethe old A and W, I have no complaints!

Authentic outdoor/in car dining that's not a chain. Fast friendly service, food was hot and looked…read moregreat! Rootbeer like you remember.. when it was called sasparilla! Rich, sweet, foamy served in an ice cold mug. Footlong coney was huge- probably over a pound with cheese and chili. Definitely worth pulling off the freeway for.. plenty of parking too!

Delicious variety of hot dogs available with friendly staff! Did online ordering and everything was…read moreready when I arrived.

The food was great! We had the mini corn dogs, tots, sloppy joe sliders and doggy style hot dog…read more All of it was delicious. Service was quick and kind. We will definitely be back when we're in the Holland area!

First of all, I'm not usually one to review food from my own hometown. Much like a sweet food made…read morefrom fruit and sugar boiled to thick constancy that doesn't belong to me, it's not my jam. But I'm beginning to think it's one thing to review a local eatery that isn't your typical franchise owned restaurant just might not be a bad idea. I saw this place open up late summer and logged it away in the Restaurants I Want to Try (But Will Probably Forget About) folder. Well guess what. I remembered. The real reason is partly because I was introduced to a real Chicago dog while on a food trip in the Windy City. So now was my opportunity to try a Chicago dog from somewhere NOT Chicago. Also, I saw they served Italian beefs. Or is it beeves? And we all know I'm an 18th century street walker for some Italian beeves. Its location is pretty spot on for a place like this. Lakeside, is what it's called. The area. Not the restaurant. Pay attention. Inside is spacious and clean. Plenty of booths (boofs? Booves?) for hotdog consumption. It's an order at the counter type of place. Classic restaurant. I ordered a Chi Dog with a side of chili cheese fries. Did you see the photos of that dog? It tastes exactly like it looked. Like magic. Dog, tomato slice, pickle spear, sports peppers, relish, mustard. I grew WAY up since just ketchup. But I still haven't grown out of eating cold hotdogs. Nothing beats a midnight snack of a cold dog. Anyways. This thing is a beast. Not for the faint of heart or tiny of mouth. This is one of those dogs that once you start eating, you can't put it down because it's just so messy. In a beautiful way. True story coming up, my first bite launched my pickle spear out the tail end of my dog. I might lie about a lot of things, but never the evacuation of a pickle from a hotdog. If you like Chicago or hotdogs or food or things in general, get this dog. My side order of chili cheese fries looked like something out of an art gallery. They used crinkle cut fries, which are god tier fries. They also loaded it up with chili, which I feel everybody else usually lacks what the "proper" amount of chili is. But I will sadly have to dock a point or two for Chili Flavor. It seemed to lack a little bit of...something. It tasted better than plain ground beef, but something a little under chili. It wasn't bad at all. It's meat and cheese on fries. They were more Chili Adjacent Cheese Fries. Windy City Dog in My Hometown: 11/10 Almost Chili Cheese Fries: 8/10 Getting to get a taste of their au jus from a plastic ramekin: 15/10

Let me just say you don't wanna just drive by this place. The hot dogs are fat with many choices to…read moretop them off. I always get tator tots, which are hot & fresh. The Detroit City soda is refreshing. Let me mention, when ordering an Italian beef, it is a bit spicy. You can omit the hot giardiniera though. Try it for yourself, you won't regret it!