Spent 20 minutes looking for this place, called several times no answer. Complete waste of time, hungry and upset.

Great hot dogs, German Sausage, and Polish Kilbasa. The hot dog buns are really soft and fresh. Owner is very friendly and kind. Will definitely return. read more

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Friendly guy, affordable food, but no mayonnaise?!?! I asked and the guy was just like "nope". Then you can get cream cheese on a hot dog?! Is that a west coast thing? Mayonnaise and relish or kimchi are my go to condiments for hot dogs. I'm not sure why this guy was so anti-mayo. read more

Decided to try something new around the uw campus and definitely didn't disappoint. I usually stick with the typical jimmy johns or abellas pizza because of the cheaper price but these hot dogs will fill you up for much less! Definitely recommend! read more

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I love hot dogs and polish sausage and this place had both. Young lady was friendly and helpful so no complaints. You have to realize this is a hot dog place in a hallway. Basically a food truck minus the wheels You sit at tables in the hallway- The only water they serve is out of o bottle but the fact the dogs are grilled makes it worth it -nice and crisp - a crunch when you bite in to it I am not happy that they have a dog in the food prep area. read more

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They have vegan hot dogs! What more can you ask for if you're a vegan. An actual hot dog stand that you can eat at with buns that are vegan and enough condiments to make it worthwhile. My kids love it as well. It is just your regular packaged vegan Italian type dogs, but when there is an option to eat quick and easy vegan without searching all over town, that is awesome. read more

Don't.....just.......................................... don't. VERY OVERPRICED. Got the Chicken Andouille. Was so excited--I was. The thing was so cracken hot that there was not another flavor recognized. Andouille is spicy yes (and I love Andouille normally) but that was just ridiculously hot and nasty for no reason. And at $4.50------that just sucked major mustard. Vitamin Water was good though. (yeah right) read more

It would be cool if this place was actually ever open... I've tried going in twice this past month and they've been closed both times. Time to search for a new kielbasa. read more

I don't know why people make such a big deal out of this place. I tried one of the spicy sausage dogs and it was decent. There was nothing special about it except the mild spiciness. It didn't help that we came minutes before closing but c'mon, at least heat up the dog so that it's at a decent temperature besides lukewarm. Yes, I just used that adjective. My friend and I also expected sauteed onions and condiments but everything was raw and plain. Not to mention that the cream cheese from the tiny packages. I can make this in my backyard with half the equipment and more hospitality. NO GO. Save your appetite and head down to Matador. You'll find a better quality plate for equal the price during HH. read more

This is basically a hot dog stand in the lobby of a building. Slightly overpriced but the dogs are good. I am guessing rent can't be cheap in this building. The guy running the stand is a bit grumpy but everyone can have a bad day. If you are in the area and are looking for a bite to eat, it's not bad but I would not go out of my way to go back there again. read more

Who can resist a good hot dog? This little shop sells top-quality hot dogs in a limited variety. I was leery of their chili (thot it might be too hot) and they kindly gave me a sample. Pricing is less than what you'd expect for the location and quality. Extremely personable guy behind the counter. I had the Chili Dog with cream cheese. Excellent. read more

My boyfriend and I frequent this place A lot. And I mean A LOT. Living in federal way, it's about a fifteen minute drive to get to the place not including finding parking. But i think it's worth it, especially during a relaxing weekend. But i enjoy getting their Beef Kosher dogs, with cream cheese, and sauerkraut. Oh gosh. Yum. not only is the location right near all the museums (so it's a great place to grab a quick bite to each if you're hitting up all the artsy-ness of Tacoma), but it's RIGHT NEXT TO HELLO, CUPCAKE! [SEE PAST HELLO CUPCAKE REVIEW] Hooray for hotdogs. They're also vegetarian friendly also, as I've heard their Tofu-dogs are "actually REALLY yummy." [quoted] read more

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Love this place. Nice man runs the cart. They have a pretty good variety of hot dogs & sausages. Offering a tofurkey, my favorite being the chicken andouille. All dogs are about $5. How ever they're only open Monday thru Friday lunch hours. read more

Inexpensive and quick. Great place to go when you are in a hurry. After getting our order the line grew quickly, but it moved pretty fast as well. Tried a polish and a hotdog. Coworkers went for the chili dogs. Lots of fresh additions set out to season to taste. I look forward to returning. read more

I really like their chili dogs, everytime I get something else I'm a little disappointed. I go to UW, so sometimes I go here for lunch and I'm usually always pretty happy. And I think they're closed on Saturday's because none of the students are here and I don't think they get very much business. read more

A friend and I stopped by the Tacoma Avenue location today for lunch. Nothing too fancy. A small place decorated in a car theme. I had the mozzarella sausage. The sausage was excellent but the bun was too soggy for my liking. My only other gripe would be the condiment bar. I know it's weird to some people but I've always hated using self serve food items. I'd much rather have them ask what I want on my dog and have it made up behind the counter. I'm sure I'll go back. I'll just go light on the condiments. read more

I was looking for a quick bite before my next class and I stumbled upon this place. I ordered the Polish dog, the hot dog itself was pretty mediocre, I'm sure it would've been better if it was actually hot and not warmish. The owner was pretty friendly but the service was slow and the overall quality of the food is rather sub-par, definitely does not justify its steep pricing. In my opinion, Costco's polish dog taste much better and cheaper. read more

Pretty darn good place to eat! I liked the chili dogs the most. A pretty cool place to get some delicious dogs on an afternoon stroll through Tacoma. The owner is incredibly friendly and I really appreciated the work he made into this shop. I'll swing by again hungry for more. read more

Hot Rod Dog - Hands down some of THE best dogs I've had in a long, long time. The chili is cooked fresh and the kosher dogs will rock your socks off. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Feel like a hot dog? Get it here. Not quite street food, but pretty good dogs you can dress as you like. Ketchup, relish, onion, barbecue sauce, and a wide variety of mustards. FYI, they have mayo and cream cheese in the fridge, you just have to ask for it. Quick lunch under $5 (a little over $5 if you want a coke and a bag of Tim's Cascade chips). read more

Really nice owner and tasty dogs. Came upon the place by accident but was pleasantly surprised. When I'm in the area again I'll be back.

If the buns were warmed, I'd give them a 4 star. I had the smoked cheddar bratwurst and it was really good. Service was friendly, etc. I'll be back. On second return, the buns were warmed, so maybe was a timing issue. read more

Amazing sausage dogs. I will be back for lunch many more times. This is a must try place for sure

Pretty good veggie dog. Hot dog bun very average. Good choice of condiments. Nothing that really stands out about this place. But it is a good place if you are craving a hot dog. read more

Decent dog. Overpriced. The $1.50 dog that Costco sells is nearly as good, but I'm sure Hot Rod Dog has a better-quality product.... Right? It's honestly hard to tell. My mozzarella brat was tasty but smaller than I'd hoped for the $4 I dished out. If you're downtown/on UW Tacoma campus, this is your only option for a dog. It does the job. Nothing special, nothing terrible. Do NOT order the pastrami sandwich. It was served on very lame, slightly soggy white bread. Tiny, unsatisfying excuse for a sandwich. For $7, I was expecting a sub.... or at least something larger and more meaty that I could sink my teeth into. Instead, I got a few disappointing slices of meat (which admittedly was the best part of the sandwich), and some icky romaine hearts. Do NOT serve me lettuce hearts on a sandwich! Come on, nobody wants that..... In summary: Dogs, yes. Sandwiches, no. Overall, meh. Give them a try. read more

I've eaten here a handful of times and have never been too impressed with the food itself, but it is (somewhat) reasonably priced and better than most options on the UWT campus. After my last two interactions with the guy who mans the stand, however, I will not be going back; he is ornery and unpleasant. The first couple of times I went in I dismissed his bad attitude because he was clearly busy, but have since realized he just isn't very friendly. I am always nice when I go in and I always leave a tip -- what gives? I'm all about supporting local and giving people the benefit of the doubt, but this guy is consistently rude and I'm just not interested in handing over my hard earned money to someone who treats me like an inconvenience. The food is fine; I've never been dissatisfied. It's unfortunate that the service leaves a bad taste in your mouth. read more

Neat-o. Hot dogs. Variety of sausages and toppings. Cheap, quick, effective.

YUMMY! There was a line but that's just because a lot of people were rushing to get lunch after a short lunch-break during the Bar exam. The lady was nice and it served perfectly for easy food to eat on the go. I'd go back if I lived in Tacoma. read more

I went here for the chili dog. There was no real flavor to make the chili stand out from the hot dog. I also like a dog with a "snap" to it. These were pretty basic. read more

I had a 45 minute break in between my classes and was feeling hungry! I didn't really have time to stop by the many sit down eateries around campus and I didn't really want chips or a Starbucks pastry. So what was I to do? Well I stumbled upon Hot Rod Dog. I was able to get a all beef Kosher dog with an array of topping at my disposal (although Im a ketchup & mustart kinda guy). My hot dog with a bottle water came at four dollars and some change. This was a quick fix that definitely hit the spot. Ohhh and the girl working the stand was super nice and down to earth! I'd recommend this place to all the students @ UWT! read more

Stopped by here for lunch before class. I got the smoked cheddar bratwurst - the dog itself was good. It had a very good "snap" meaning the outer layer was a little crispy while the inside was nice and juicy. The bun tasted like the bun you can get at Costco. The entire thing costed me $5.52 including a bag of chips... Quite expensive if you ask me. You can get a polish dog at Costco with a drink for just $1.50. Although the dog at Costco is boiled and doesn't have that "snap," the taste is just as good. Not sure if I'll come back. read more

This place is great if you want a quick bite to eat. Their dogs are pretty good and not very expensive - usually around $5. I'll definitely be back read more

Amazing hot dogs, for an amazing price! The service was great and the venue was cool! Love the hot rod theme! Would definitely recommend

Bigger is better and the sauce doesn't hurt either. If the chili isn't to your taste add some hot sauces (of which there are 9 to choose.) Seems like a drunk place to hit up but I'm here mid afternoon on a Thursday.... read more

This place is in the basement of where I go to class. I couldn't ask for better --the sausages are smoked locally and they have the most comprehensive assortment of tube-meat toppings I've ever seen. read more

These are some top-shelf wieners. The mozzarella sausage is my favorite, especially smothered in chili. That might sound a little TOO flavorful for some of you, but it really is a taste sensation. read more

Polish sausage is great. The place has many selections. The price is not too bad for the quality.

I used to work at Hod Rod Dog and I still buy food here. You think I would be sick of hot dogs, but I never could be. The sausages are local from Puyallup, a company called Blue Max, and they are amazing. The spices and ingredients used to make them are top notch. The buns are steamed so they can get stuck in your teeth, but I enjoy the soft bread over a tough bun. Onions are chopped fresh multiple times daily and the chili is also new each day. There are an overwhelming selection of condiments, which means you can try something new each time. Be sure to ask your server for cream cheese because they keep that in the back. This is a great local business owned by the most delightful couple, Tom and Joanna. Prices are completely reasonable and service is quick. There are tables for seating and they usually don't fill up. There's soda in cans, Snapple teas, water, vitamin water, and a selection of chips as well. Be sure to go to Hello, Cupcake right next door for dessert! read more