This casual eatery was busy last Friday, with a special event happening right outside. I came by to grab some food to go, and the staff was friendly at the front counter. The wait was reasonable, and there was both indoor and outdoor seating available providing plenty of space to hang out before my order was ready. Ordered a patty melt and a chocolate milkshake. The shake was pretty standard, nothing too special, but chocolate's usually a winner in my book regardless of how it's served. The sandwich came with a side of fries. It was on the plain side, both the beef patty and the bread. It would have been better if it was grilled in butter, but altogether it wasn't bad. And the size was large enough for almost two meals, leftovers for sure. read more

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First time and I love the OG feel! Their banana milkshake hits the spot on a hot day like today, especially after a stressful day. I tried their hot link sandwich and I love how crunchy the bread is, simple ingredients: purple onion and mustard. Super low key joint, good for a quick bite or to wind down after a long day. read more

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I got the cheese burger combo with a root beer. I was surprised to see how much I got for the $15 I paid. It was really good. The bread was soft the meat was juicy and it had the perfect amount of veggies and dressing. I would recommend this place for a feel good home meal:) read more

Hungry Hound - Cheese Burger Combo & a canned rootbeer - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Great sandwiches! Sandwiches are large portions without being skimpy on anything. The fries and tater totes were also surprisingly really good. read more

Hungry Hound - Club - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Located right by Santa Clara University, there are several tables for indoor seating and a few outside as well. Provolone Italian sausage philly (3/5): a bit too oily. The Italian sausage was very flavorful though. I wished there was a bit more cheese. Nonetheless it was pretty good. Service was quite slow. We had to wait about 20-30 minutes for our food. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Hungry Hound is alright. The price is a bit high for the service and food you get. read more

Hungry Hound - Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We never been here but they had a night market festival close by it. We were here early yet we didn't eat any lunch. We tried this out. This place isn't bad at all. They had the special. I had the rib eye steak sandwhich. You can chose fries or tator tots. I chose tator tots. The lady there was friendly I felt. The food was not bad for the price. The place had a lot of table chairs inside or outside. Ambiance not bad at all. I didnt have time to take a photo of the sandwhich since we were hungry. read more

Vanilla fresh banana shake and chocolate banana shake was the best! Great customer service!!

Was just there yesterday and prob going again today. Between 2 people we ordered 5 items and they were all fire We got the chili cheese dog, fish and chips, 3/4lb burger, Philly cheese steak, and Cali club. Portions were so big we shared half of each item and took the rest home. Everything tasted "healthy" so you might need to add your own salt. Condiments are on the counter by the window and you clean up after yourself once done eating. read more

Get the club sandwich , the thing is massive and delicious. So is most everything else. Plus they had tater tots on the menu before it was cool. read more

So I had some friends coming into Santa Clara for an event and they found the good reviews for the hungry hound so we decided to meet there as it's right near Santa Clara university. It's kind of a hole in the wall and when I pulled up I went oh my not too impressive. Then my friend pulled up and we considered going to another place but decided to stay and order anyway. So very glad we did. I had a chili cheeseburger and onion rings and my friends had a large basket of fries , hotdog and another burger and they were all absolutely amazing. I'm assuming the people who were working were the owners because they were super pleasant and also gave us free fresh baked cookies. Don't let the looks of the place dissuade you , the food is great and the service was fantastic. read more

Bad prices online the prices are not accurate and even at the restaurant it says the burgers I got are $10.00 plus fries and apparently the total is $50. What in the fuck is that. Rude owners and bad service. Place is run down asf also. Also when others walked in they ordered so much for than me and only were charged $25. ALSO DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER AND YOU GIVE ME A 1 PATTY BURGER ON A SANDWHICH BUN! read more

Hungry Hound - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My family and I love this place! The portions are huge and the folks running this place are so nice! Very friendly and down to earth. Everything we've ordered has been delicious! read more

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This review is long overdue. We absolutely love this place. As someone who grew up on the east coast, I miss these kind of places. I was lucky to find this one. This is a family owned and run business. The owners are amazing, the welcome and excellent service, genuine. This is a true definition of a hole in the wall family business that doesn't try to impress you with amenities. They impress you with their warmth, hospitality and large portions of delicious food. We've been coming here for close to a year now and everyone we've brought here has been a repeat customer as well. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. You will not be disappointed. read more

I wanted to like this no frills sandwich spot. The price is right though. I ordered a steak sandwich special which came with a side of fries. The steak sandwich was a bit dry. The serving sizes are generous. The sandwich fed me for at least three meals. read more

love supporting local businesses & super sweet folks working here! gave us (super delicious) cookies with our order :) chili dog was unexpectedly loaded & flavorful. read more

Love this place! Excellent people!!! I highly recommend ! Food is great! Everything is great

We were pleased with the service and the food was good. The down fall was when we were almost done and noticed cockroaches climbing in the wall and table. Not a pleasant sight when eating. read more

my 2nd time here. today I had the hot pastrami sandwich with potatoe salad. the food is good!

Hungry Hound is something of a Santa Clara icon, but I have hunch that is the result of a surfeit of undiscerning and desperate college students nearby rather than anything having to do with the quality of the establishment itself. Being only a few minutes drive from my workplace, my coworkers like to come here for lunch every month or so and therefore I've had a chance to try a number of different dishes, all of which land squarely in the category of adequate. The one saving grace is that they make a very solid BLT, which has become my go-to, and it's fortunately very reasonably priced unlike much of the rest of the menu. When we ate there this week I was disappointed to see that they still have not brought back indoor dining, with all ordering being done at the door and seating limited to a few tables and chairs spread out front of the restaurant. This isn't the result of any local health ordinances as every other restaurant in the area permits indoor dining. Pretty clearly it simply comes down to convenience for the owners at the expense of the patrons. One less table to wipe down at the cost of your customers shivering outside on an overcast November afternoon. One final complaint, if you want ranch to accompany your order of fries they will charge you 75¢ for a little cup on the side. I can't think of another restaurant that charges for ranch to dip your fries, and certainly not that much. I'm not sure if they are just coasting on their reputation and longevity, but they could certainly learn a thing or two about customer service. read more

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Lots of parking in the back. Ordered a cheeseburger and fries. Huge burger and a pretty good size of krinkle fries perfectly crisped. Burger was good and the meat reminds me of koftka kebabs for some reason. But I loved it. Prices really good for the amount you get. Yet another place that's better than shake shack. read more

Great sandwiches -- awesome value for money! The sides are also fresh and tasty. I'd go for the hot pastrami sandwich... read more

Basic menu of burgers, sandwiches and the like - generous portions and always friendly service at very reasonable prices. C'mon a fresh grilled 1/2 or 3/4 burger (forget the actual size) for $10 these days is a deal. The lady behind the counter is super nice and always greets you with a smile. A real family vibe greasy spoon place for locals. Really like this place - it nails the basics. read more

I stopped by 3 different days and try to order the ribeye sandwich and I get the same response that they don't have meat to make it. Not that they ran out for lunch rush but they just lack on Mondays. You should consider removing items that aren't available at all no matter what day it is. read more

Hungry Hound is a mom-and-pop Santa Clara staple that serves a wide fare of burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs/sandwiches, and more! It's located in the same plaza as Frozo's and Togo's. I've been coming here since I went to middle school locally and the owners have maintained the same standard of service, quality, and care that goes into their food for decades. I've recently started coming back now that I work in the area after college and it's been extremely nostalgic to grab a quick lunch here. I like to get the Patty Melt with Fries and it comes out to a pretty standard meal of around $15. There are a number of cheap sandwich and hotdog options below $10, if you're willing to do without their (golden and fresh!) fries. I also highly recommend coming early before the noon lunch rush and paying with cash as there's a credit card surcharge below $15! There's not really an option to leave a tip when paying with card, so I recommend bringing a few dollars cash to show your appreciation to the owners and their hard work. Hungry Hound has always been a popular local joint, and I hope it continues its legacy as a widely loved hole-in-the-wall spot just a turn off Lafayette and in close proximity to SCU. Till next time! read more

I had a BLT with fries that was amazing!! It had so much bacon fries were fresh, hot, and crispy. Service was great, will absolutely come again!!! read more

There was a lot of baked goods at 8pm and we bought a couple of them. We weren't impressed by the taste. It was dry and not very sweet. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be. The banana shaped cakes did not taste like banana cakes, just vanilla flavoring. Both my daughter and her friend did not like it. read more

The best neighborhood spot! Great food, milkshakes, and cookies! My kids would eat here everyday if I let them. Very friendly owners! Indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a Santa Clara staple. read more

Yummy food. I love their fries, onion rings, & hot dog! Pleasant service. Great for to go orders.

I don't review often but this deserves a review. I had a business lunch with a large vendor and we were looking for somewhere close. I drive by this place every day and don't really pay attention but know it's not pretty on the outside. What we found inside is a business similar to mine, a 2 person show that puts out products and services that have no competition at all. The big name chain a few doors down can't do this, it's been going downhill for years now. This is a owner that works and works hard. She's been doing this her whole life, starting at Dairy Queen down the street on El Camino in the late 70's I heard. Anyway, maybe it needs a makeover but the 3/4 pound cheeseburger with the works we got was the first time in my life we both agreed was hard to finish. It was excellent but the biggest hamburger we both agreed that we ever had and we are old. True charbroiled taste and all, it's the perfect hamburger. Even the sign for it outside was handmade. For the price of mickey d's we got stuffed! Burger taste was a solid 9 or 10 easy. Speed was right on at like 12 mins. Not a great place for a first date but perfect for a buddy that can eat. We both barely got through those monsters! Going back with my customers! Pricing a little low as far as I'm concerned, Try it out, prove me wrong. read more

5:40pm. Closed. Did not bother to post a sign. That wasted my time and the time of the woman who also pulled on the door. read more

Fair prices, delicious food. Family owned for generations. Great place to get a good old fashioned hot dog !

Avocado Burger ,Hot pastrami and Philly cheesesteak were all good. Definitely going back to try other things. read more

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Deeply sketchy and unappealing diner both inside and out, but MY GOD ARE THOSE SOME GOOD SUBS. The first bite my companion and I looked at each other and went "yep, this is it." They're absolutely delicious. Don't rely on this as a dine-in establishment, but absolutely get food to go; it's so worth it. read more

Their food is so good! The owners are so sweet and nice! The location is so convenient!! Don't hesitate to stop by.. I promise you won't regret it read more

Hungry Hound - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love me a hot dog & fries! Service was quick & friendly. The inside is your typical diner - nothing fancy.

Excellent service and foods. Very peaceful environment and would 100% recommend to come eat here!

Food is delicious and staff are above and beyond! Serving size is great for the price, and they gave us extra fries and free cookies. Super friendly, will be going back!! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Let me get straight to the point. The sandwich was amazing, the bread was (i think) sourdough and it was crunchy asf!! i thought the onions in it was a bit weird, but definitely not when i tired it. it gave a really good kick to such a classic sandwich:)) read more

Hungry Hound - Cold Turkey & Cheese Sandwich - American Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I got the bacon cheeseburger with fries. The food didn't come out super quick, but the wait wasn't too bad, definitely under ten minutes. The fries are medium thick cut, and they were cooked perfectly. There are two sizes of fries, and I got the smaller one; I could only eat about half of them before getting too full. The burger looked just like I like my burgers, but the beef flavor wasn't coming through at all. I got a lot of bacon and American cheese taste. The burger was well cooked, I just couldn't taste it. I will probably come back and try a different sandwich next time. read more

Who puts a falafel inside a tortilla along with pickles and no tzatziki? The grilled ham and cheese was exactly just that, low grade ham and American cheese, not even a tomato. Would I go back, No. Did I pay too much for what I got? yes! I try to support local small businesses. But I think they could step up the quality. Two stars because the fries and root beer float were good. read more