We ordered fries, tater tots, a cheeseburger, a traditional hotdog, a Windy City, and a coney dog. Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding. read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Windy City - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

I bookmarked this joint before I traveled from Texas (I'm a hot dog junkie), and I was really excited to try the place. Unfortunately, it was a let-down. This restaurant is housed in a circa 1970s Taco Bell, which is pretty cool. The place felt dirty on our visit. And there was not a restroom. Is that not a law in Ohio? (Yes. It's a law.) Though the service from the lady working the whole place was very friendly, she was in over her head. Not her fault, necessarily. Still, several of us waited on our orders way longer than we should have. Further, she pretty much screwed up everything we ordered, except for the tater tots. I said "No Onions." multiple times. What happens? The hot dogs come with onions, including the Hillbilly Dog; the onions are hard to discern when piled atop slaw. Needless to say, my Hillbilly Dog ended up being a chili dog with a few bites of cabbage. Further, onions littered my mustard dog, which was also dressed with ketchup. In other words, it was Murphy's Law day at this dive. The 'snappy' dogs here are OK. The standard dogs are fine too. One of my buns was wet and gummy down one side ... not sure why, but I pulled out the hot dog and ate it on its own. The chili here is an abomination. It's sweeter than pumpkin pie, which is a huge no-no. It's as if the person who developed the recipes here is missing tastebuds. Finally, I have spent less money on lunch at a steakhouse. The hot dogs here are more expensive than burgers at any chain, including Whataburger, In-and-Out, or Shake Shack. My tots were $6. An order of tots at Sonic are a couple of bucks. While the restaurant owner has every right to set the price point, I won't be paying Disney World prices for (disappointing) Disney World food at a dirty joint housed in an old Taco Bell without a bathroom. Good luck, guys. read more

I ordered delivery from this place and it took me back to the south! I've been looking for a good place to get a hot dog! The slaw was perfect, like chefs kiss and the chili was good. My only complaint. The hotdog was not all beef. Honestly, I'm not sure what it was made out of. But I was disappointed in the taste of the actual dog. Would be willing to try in person where I'm able to ask about other meat options. read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Ketchup , chili, onions, and slaw - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Familiar favorites prepared well. Tasty and good prices. If you haven't tried poutine it's very good here! read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Tots. Hot dogs. Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Filthy place. Threw out most of what I purchased. I initially ordered the food to dine in. When I got to the booth, my son said, "don't touch the floor, there is a puddle." He had his feet on the table legs. I changed the order to to-go. The fries were undercooked and slimy. The chili smelled strange. I didn't trust the slaw. I can't believe any State Inspector would allow that place to stay open. read more

Nice little place. Food was decent, nothing to write home about. The heater was broken and it was a bit chilly, but it was fine. Friendly service. read more

I don't know what has happened over the last few months but its gone downhill and rapidly. The food quality isnt there like it was in the beginning. I cannot understand what the short lady at the register says. Very difficult bto irder If this isnt fixed soon i dont see this place lasting very long. My last coupke of orders have been wrong. Im not sure if i will go back read more

it's a dam hot dog, of course it was great. workers were great! food came out great. for some reason i ate inside and froze my ass off but loved every bite. will go back again! it's not a michelin star restaurant, ur eating a hotdog, enjoy it! read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - windy city dog, cheese fry dog, coney dog, polish boy - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Disgusting. Are you allowed to have an indoor eatery that does not have a bathroom available to customers? Not in most states. We had burgers not hot dogs. Mine, simple burger was equivalent to a Big Mac but more money. My husband fell for the Famous Dave burger. It was not. Place was dirty. I should have left. You should skip this. It wasn't even cheap. read more

Used the drive thru. Very convenient. Got a polish boy. It wasn't bad for a west side restaurant.

Anytime I'm in the Parma area with an appetite I'll pop in at the hot dog diner. It's a very unique little place with a large menu, good food and friendly service. read more

Hot Dog Diner recently re-opened. Decided to give them a try. Went there and food was not bad, not great. Did not care for the shoe string fries. Chilli was sweet - not a fan. Buns sort of hard- as if they were not kept in a closed bag. Prices yeah well a bit high. It was 38.00 for - 3 fries, 2 plain hot hits(classic), 2 classic chilli dogs and 1 jumbo (which was not jumbo) chilli dogs. Inside is a disaster - the place is in dire need of some new paint, a very good cleaning and updates. The crew was very nice and seem to be enjoying their work although they were making negative comments loudly that they were sure someone will show up at 6:45 and make a big order as they close at 7:00 PM. Not sure we will be back. read more

Happy to have had the chance to try this place. Small place with multiple tables and booths. Overall pretty clean. Friendly staff taking your order. We had the hillbilly dog, Chicago dog, and Chili cheese dog. All dogs were really good. Toppings seemed fresh. Loaded with toppings but hot dog was still manageable. Excellent fresh cut fries. All foot was hot. This place is a local gem that gets quite a bit of high reviews for northeast Ohio. Worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

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Calling a regular small sized hot dog with canned chili and a few onions on a generic bun a Coney island dog for $7 is a shame. Had not enjoyed a good hot dog for awhile. So my girlfriend and grandson and I gave this place a try. Big expensive mistake. Don't waste your time or$$ here. read more

In short go for the hot dogs only, carry out, check you order to make sure it is correct. Windy City (Chicago) Hot Dogs are great. Had onion rings too, above average in small container. Order taker did not ask if I wanted Medium or Large container that I prefer. So they lost $$$ Greek Gyros (take out) not so good. read more

Food was below average Hot dogs were lukewarm, 8 onion rings for $6 they were small and nothing special Restaurant was dirty. The service was great. Very high cost for below average food. read more

Great tasting FRESH food. Had the double burger and a jumbo hotdog a few days later. Great food and an even greater staff!!

This has a damn good burger and chicken. And some sweet people behind the counter too.

The food was absolutely disgusting. I don't recommend. I ended up throwing it in the trash. Ordered a cony and ended up with a regular hot dog with chilly a smushy beans read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Cony and chilli cheese fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Great amount of choices. Had burgers and was not disappointed. Really impressed with their food and the price point.

Wife & I love supporting local businesses, I've seen them on Fox8 multiple times. Thinking since they're a lot on Fox8 I mentioned it to my wife since we're just drove passed them she had me turn right back around to give them a try. Wife ordered a regular Hot dog combo & I had the Big Dave Burger, I understand up-charging for cheese & making it a combo, gotta make money somehow. Wish I took a picture of my wife's hot dog it was sad looking, didn't taste good either it needed to be cooked a few minutes longer, cheeseburger was HUUUGGEE BUT BLAND & lukewarm seemed that they were precooked & in a steam table or in a warmer waiting to be served, the only flavor was popping out to me was the mustard had to much it was off putting I had to scrape it off with a straw, the fries are being advertised as fresh hand-cut fries which were not, although they were actually very hot & real good that was the highlight of the meal. If they took the time cooked to order it would've made a big difference on freshness, I highly doubt going back for what we spent there it should've shown in the quality of our meal, it'll be better if they used fresh ground beef not frozen patties that you get at Restaurant Depot which to me I've bought before and tasted better oh that's right I SEASONED my patty before cooking... The reason for 2's was the fries... ***BUEN PROVECHO*** read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Bland cheesebutger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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Hot dogs are my favorite food & this was was legit af. Would def come back here again when we're in the area oh, and the staff was lovely, as well! read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - two hot dogs with mustard and ketchup - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

The food is delicious and the workers are wonderful. I go here once a week all the time have been for the last couple months. The prices are reasonable. I just wish they'd have a bathroom there. They lose one star just for not having a restroom read more

This is a quaint small place. Although it's small it's big in enthusiasm to greet their customers, patience, smiles and more. Since this is my first time back after a long time. Probably the second time. I really don't like hotdogs, but I can eat their sauerkraut dog. I ordered to go and the pop just fell. Oops! Sorry! The great thing was that they came to the rescue and mopped the spill up. They were so understanding and helpful. It wasn't a 100 percent human / me error, but I'm glad that they were so nice about it. They make fry pies of Nutella and banana, very tasty. They also have a menu with hamburgers as well. So there is something for everyone. Drinks: coke products, root beer, pink lemonade. The restaurant inside is small but accommodating. Thank you staff. read more

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Good food, excellent service and they have finally opened for indoor dining. Definitely will go back read more

Really good all beef hotdogs could smash burgers and pizza with whatever you want save with the hotdog and hamburger. People are very friendly. I will definitely go back as I have a couple times. read more

Nothing fancy, nothing that stands out. This is your basic hamburger and hot dog spot. They make the French Fries freash. I tried the snappy dog, which they claimed is hand twisted natural casing. The dog did not look or feel like a handmade natural casing hot dog, but it was still tasty. The jumbo dog resembles a 7-11 bahama mama and has a similar flavor but lacks the spicy heat. Hamburgers are bland and overwhelmed by the flavor of the condiments. I would stop in for another jumbo dog if I am hungry and in the area, but I probably won't go out of my way. read more

We ordered food for the family yesterday (8/4/22), I can't stress enough how awful the food was. In the order was a few chili dogs. Mostly gross tomato sauce with barely any meat like their picture in the menu shows. You can get a better chili dog at Rallys. The Hamburgers had an awful sauce on them and the french fries were burnt. I cannot believe that the person who made the order could not see how bad they looked. We will NEVER go back again. Don't waste your money here. We ended up throwing out most of the food. read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - This is the french fries we received in our order. Doesn't look like the ones in the picture on their menu. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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I used to live in the area and ate here often. Since I was in town I decided to go back for their food. I was incredibly disappointed. There were only a few hot dog options, not the huge amount I remember. I decided to go with the Nashville chicken sandwich and a "big" dave burger. The burger was upcharged for cheese even though it was pictured as containing cheese on the menu (only the drive thru is open) but not a big deal. The food came out in about a minute or two; even McDonald's takes longer. I remember waiting anxiously for their food for 5-10 minutes because it was always delicious, cooked to order, and worth the wait. I should have just returned it then. The Nashville chicken was okay but the chicken didn't fill the bun. The real disgusting and hugely disappointing aspect was the burger. I was served a disgusting meat patty that I can only describe as a frozen Salisbury steak meat patty from a .99¢ budget meal that was left on a steam table in a cafeteria overnight. It was weirdly processed and incredibly dense. It looked nothing like the picture or the food I remembered. As far as being advertised as a "Black Angus" and a "big" burger, I highly doubt it. I have been trying to shop local during this pandemic in order to support small businesses and families. Shame on the owners for taking nearly $10 from my family during these hard times and serving sub-par food. I will not be returning and I suggest others do the same. Just take a look at the pictures and judge for yourself. read more

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I'd give this place a solid 3.9 out of 5. I wish I had a location near me, that way I could try the whole menu. Their bacon deluxe was pretty good, a lot better compared to any whopper or big mac. My wife said their hot dog was really good, too. The fries and their sauce collection is a must have. I love their regular hot sauce, but that hot dame, I think what it was called, was pretty spice and delicious. I only knocked off a bit of points because their restrooms are in desperate need of an update or just a deep clean. Customer service was great as well. read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Just went in to get a lighter snack. Ordered just a large fry. Was told with the business card discount it may help for neighbor businesses. Never the less never got the fry. I'm just tired overall of the food service now days. I'll try again down the rd. read more

I was down in the pits, yo, working as a MINER Dreaming I could someday be a Frisco 49ER Then I hit the night job at the oil REFINER (y) And then went to my crib to sleep in the RECLINER Next day I'm awoken by a jet AIRLINER And a girl walks by and she couldn't be FINER She's dressed so sexy and her shoes are DESIGNER And I really love the way she did her EYELINER So I head out to the street, and I ask her for the TIMER She recognizes me from Yelp and she asks me to SIGN HER In a place that'd get me busted if she was a MINOR I can't tell you where but it's near her PANTY LINER She said she had a boyfriend who was a TWO-TIMER So I paid him a visit and he somehow got a SHINER Long story short, I was able to RE-ALIGN HER We lay under the stars and I showed her URSA MINOR We sailed around the world on a luxury LINER She's too good for words, there are none that can DEFINE HER She's chill, which is great, because I can be a WHINER And we're both obsessed with the HOT DOG DINER BOOM OK, that wasn't very good. But this is (pulls down pants) The Hot Dog Diner is one of the most innovative, imaginative, and outlandish Hot Dog and Burger joints you'll ever visit. It doesn't look like much, but the menu is extremely ambitious. This is one of those places where the food reflects the character of the man who invents it. This guy is Crazy Dave. I can't really describe Crazy Dave, so I'll just show you his picture https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-hot-dog-diner-parma?select=symLUfBwKefM_rF-eBnQyQ I think you can tell from one look at him, that he's going to make you some amazing burgers and dogs. My go-to is the Chicago Dog, which although it isn't the best I've had, it's the best I've had in Ohio, and is certainly worth a try despite not being quite like the ones in Chi-town or Pitt for that matter. The burgers are monstrous and imaginative and very tasty. I'd give the place 5 stars for the burger alone, or the Chicago dog alone, but when you combine these items and all the other Crazy Dave concoctions, you're left with a definitive five star legend which should be a lot more popular than it is - but is doing fine nevertheless, and never seems empty. Not to mention the fact that Dave is a very intelligent man, who knows a lot about all kinds of food, and is a really nice guy to talk to. He deserves all the success he gets, and both he and this food deserve this glowing 5 star endorsement from the most annoying guy on Yelp. And speaking of dogs, what is the question that really makes a dyslexic agnostic person think? "Is there really a Dog?" read more

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Food was great. Good proportions and made in a timely manner. Sauces are free. I like the classic diner ambience. My only complaints are no public restroom, have more options with their chicken and they're drinks are most likely not mixed right/watery since they switched to this craft brand. Foods 5 star tho nothin like this around! read more

Decided I was in the mood for a Chicago dog and thought I'd check this place out. We arrived about 11:30 and discovered the dining room was closed indefinitely. We had to use the drive through that had a very, very limited menu. Grateful I had Yelp photos to help me out! Got a Windy City dog, a slaw dog and a Hillbilly dog to try a few options. The slaw and Hillbilly dogs were just ok and the Windy City was good but nothing I'd drive out to get again. I added 1 star to my review just for the fries, as those were pretty tasty. The Pierogi burger looked good, so maybe if I'm in the area again I will check that out. read more

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For what this place is and and what they do...well worth the effort of seeking them out! Operating out of an old Taco Bell restaurant, these guys have a variety of fun and interesting hot dog varieties and concoctions along with very good (fast casual style) burgers and hand-spun milkshakes. I've had the pierogi burger and western burger along with hand-cut fries and onion rings...and I've also had two different shakes - one with chocolate and peanut butter and another with peaches. All items were cooked fresh when ordered, and the team behind the counter is fun and engaging with customers. An unusual atmosphere, but a cool experience topped with good food. read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Western burger, onion rings, peach shake - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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Everything they have there is amazing- burgers, hotdogs, loaded fries... you name it. If you're craving greasy cheat food, this is the place! read more

Really cool place but - placed orders in store and ordered online and wasn't good. Placed a DoorDash order to work and they put all the hotdogs in one container but multiple people ordered. The pop syrup needed to be changed they were all flat pop. Also got a few hot dogs that were snappy and extremely hard to bite and chew the skin was very tough. We just wanted normal hotdogs with toppings. Very neat place and the man on the phone Chris helped out a lot. Just not what i was expecting, and after eating felt like a brick was put in my stomach. read more

Dave and Natalie never disappoint with their amazing service and tasty food, prices that you cannot beat as well

So good!!! Love it here. It was a spot I would often go to probably 12-15 years ago and just went back today, it was still just as good if better. The burgers were amazing read more

We decided to stop for a quick lunch after visiting the zoo. We are visiting from out of town so we were trying to think of a place we could get that we can't get at home. The drive thru is open, but the dining room is still closed due to Covid. The food is really good! We couldn't believe how many fries we got in an order. One hot dog and an order of fries was way more than enough for me. We decided to eat it in the car, but they also had picnic tables out front that you could sit at. It's a great place to get a good hot dog. read more

Hot Dog Diner & Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Parma, Ohio