We stopped here during a day-trip to Charleston and it did not disappoint! We had a big group (4 adults, 4 kids, 1 service dog), but they got our foot out quick and correct! They weren't too busy when we came, so seating was easy. I had the Galactic Dog and fries. It was delicious! The kids meals come with mini moon pies, which was a big hit. This very much looks like a "hole in the wall" place, but it's worth the stop! read more

Plying the dog-slow streets of Mt. P riding up 17N, I had a craving for something terrestrial (after last night's 100+ oyster adventure). This place does the American classic justice. The menu is diverse. The dogs are big, the toppings generous. The atmosphere is pure americana. The crowd was a cross-section of America; old, young, kids, etc. You'll feel comfortable, regardless of who you are. I had the Krypto Kraut and the Jamaican Relish dogs, the wife got the basic slaw, chili and spicy mustard. My Kraut dog was the weakest of the lot, the kraut being a little less tart than I like. The chili, spicy mustard and slaw are all top notch. My relish was crunchy, sweet and all good. Their fries are excellent. Get them. For those who don't eat meat, they have a veggie menu that includes a divine-sounding black bean cake, a fried carrot "dog" and a tofu dog. They also have desserts. Didn't try, but would like to. read more

I haven't been to Jack's in a while since they closed the one in West Ashley right near my house. The Folly road location is closer, but I hate having to battle the traffic leading out toward the beach. Definitely get the blue cheese slaw and the sweet potato mustard--it's unreal. My favorite is the blue galactic dog with a side of cheese fries. They also have draft root beer served in a frosty mug, which is my mom's favorite part of the whole trek. If root beer isn't your thing, opt for one of the throw back RC colas or Nehis in a glass bottle. They also have plenty of vegetarian options if you're a herbivore, and I would recommend the black bean cakes. So good. Their shakes are awesome, I highly recommend the oreo one, but they're all good. NOTE: if you come during peak dining hours, be prepared to stand in line and take your food to go, because you're not likely to find a seat. read more

If you're looking for a good chili dog, this is the place to go. And, don't sleep on the fries, they're good too!

Gosh, I hate giving out 5 stars, I can give 4, as if I were selling pencils. Five is just not in my world, UNLESS-------I'm truly removed from my eating company/discussion/job worries/crappy sports team/did I turn the stove off mindset. A hot dog is a meat by-product with fat flavorings (salt, garlic, and paprika)..Lost of preservatives, bring on the sodium!! What is the enjoyment? I'm not going to debate that, as I love hot-dogs. (FYI: dont read: Meet Your Meat).If your into the wieners. (misspell??) Mr. Alton Brown apparently stopped by the stand alone shack on RT17 while filming his On the Road/Road-trip/??some darn name..-He lost me a bit after Good Eats. I like Alton as much, maybe more than the next guy. But and I feel as though if a foodnetwork show (or other similar shows) appear at a location to review it, the host LOVES it and I usually am left confused as to why? The examples are many, I should probably begin to touch on that in future reviews, BUT, not now. I cringe at the thought of a FoodTV-personality reviewing a place I enjoy-if notes were compared, there would be no commonality. A 50's Coke cooler located top dead center in Jacks, stocked with Cokes anf Ne-Hi's has your glass bottle, ice chilled bev ready to bang down once the dog has been realized. Assuming you can use the old fashion opener, welded inside this 4x6 ice/storage chest. (I struggled more than I should have.) I think the dogs are above average in quality, definately no. The fun is in the experience and in the fixing, so go wild and get the wakiest toppings. Dont forget to let your children play on the de-waeheaded MX missles in the parking lot.. read more

My homie Brian B. was stalking Gigi and I on the Life360 app, and noticed we were passing thru this most pleasant mount on the way back to Florida. He used to travel US 17 a lot, so he recommended that we stop by Cosmic Dogs before moving on to Charleston. Always being up for good suggestions, we decided to make the pitstop. I mean, what's 30 minutes when you're on a 9 hour trek? A lot, actually, but we didn't care. I ripped up a planet dog, which is dressed with spicy mustard and Jamaican relish. So damn good. Gave a bite to La Chica and I thought she was gonna throw up. Her taste buds obviously don't work! However, just to be safe, anyone wanting this dog might wanna ask for a sample of the relish first, just to be safe. Absolutely am a huuge fan of the fact that they use hoagie rolls instead of hot dog buns. If it were up to me, hot dog buns would be outlawed; they're freaking worthless. Lots of soda options, local beers, Kool-Aid, Tang and chips. I only had the dog though, and then we hit the road. Would most definitely stop in again if I find myself traveling up or down US 17. read more

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Thank you Alton Brown! You are now 2 for 2 in steering me toward delicious hot dog joints. 1st Hot Dougs... now, Jack's Cosmic Dogs. MMm Mmm! I first learned about this place while watching Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate. Alton Brown said that growing up as a kid he would stop with his dad at a great hot dog place on the side of the road in S.C. Fast forward to present day. My good friend from highschool lives in Moutn Pleasant S.C. (across the river from Charleston) and is getting married. So, I rsvp yes as a thinly veiled excuse to travel here and max out on these wonderful dogs. So glad I came. Besides this place having real character and being in beautiful Mount Pleasant, the food was excellent! If you're just passing by go for the Cosmic dog and it won't disappoint. The blue cheese slaw was phenominal! It went perfect on top of the hotdog and the sweet potato mustard. Hot dogs are a signature summer food, and the slaw gives it a cold, creamy, delicious taste that goes great with warm summer weather. I can see why AB has fond memories of this place. Also, try their rootbeer on tap. It was so good. Great, great place! read more

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These are 'boiled' hot dogs, how could this be "the best"? I challenge Mr Brown to come to Buffalo and have a charcoal grilled hot dog!! Preferably a Ted's Hot Dog, with great 'hot' tasty fries or onion rings. Jack's Cosmic Dogs is a cool place to see, and that's the reason for 2 stars... the only reason. Guess I'll make some Charleston locals upset so I'll stop my review. I'll buy the first 100 from Charleston a Ted's dog and they can judge for themselves. read more

After googling to find restaurants that have been featured on Food Network, we decided to try Jack's. We have two kids and figured hotdogs would be great for them and I was excited the owner is from Vermont where my family lives. When we pulled up, we thought the decor was cute. It was 3 pm so it wasn't busy at all. Inside, there was more fun decor and we were greeted by a really nice lady who explained the different hot dogs and even let me try the sweet potato mustard. I was going to get the cosmic dog since it was raved about by Alton Brown but decided to upgrade to the galactic to get chili on it too. It was good, but I wish I had upgraded to an all beef hot dog. It also doesn't come with a side or drink. My daughter enjoyed her corn dog and my son ate a hot dog with just ketchup. My husband's choice was the most disappointing. He's picky about hotdogs so he chose the Beacon bacon egg and cheese. It was literally a piece of folded cheap egg in a generic hoagie roll with a little bacon and cheese that had been melted but was cold. Nasty. They have bottled drinks to choose from which is neat but they are $2.45 each. The fountain drink area needs to be updated and two options were empty. I would not go back. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Dogs Done Well !! If you haven't been to Jack's Cosmic Dogs, you are in for a real treat. Located a few miles north of the Isle of Palm Connector and just before Hwy 41, lies this hot dog paradise. It's a cross between an old diner and a spaceship, very kitschy, very colorful and very busy. We landed there after doing some holiday errands around 2:00 p.m. I was surprised to see the parking lot almost full at this time of day. Since we had passed the peak lunch hour I figured it wouldn't be that busy. Boy, was I wrong. When we entered there was a small line of people placing their orders with a young lady who stood among the crowd. We decided to grab a table even though we hadn't yet ordered since the restaurant was filling up fast. This turned out to be a good idea as it was quickly standing room only. A woman next to me said that it was a good thing we'd grabbed the table since she has often seen lines out the door. The place is a step back in time, long neck sodas, root beer floats, soft serve ice cream... with a interesting menu. We would soon find out that they do a few things very, very well. They offer a variety of hot dogs (15 options), alternatives (chicken, meatloaf, sloppy jack and rover pork rolls, aka ham), and veggie items (grilled carrot - "Bunny in a Bun", veggie burgers and black bean cakes). During our time there we would only see hot dogs coming and going, and a lot of them. Trying to keep it simple I ordered a hot dog with spicy mustard and relish. I was quick to find out that they only offer a Jamaican relish (that they make in house), so I decided to give it a try. We also ordered the Planet Dog which was topped with Jamaican relish and yellow mustard. We added a large order of "Awesome Fresh Cut Fries - Cooked in Peanut Oil", two diet cokes and off we went to wait for our order. The restaurant remained very busy. It was interesting to see the mix of people - young, old, families, just about everyone had come there to have a great dog. Although we waited a little longer than expected for our order, it was worth the wait. When they call your name you go to pick up your order and pay, very simple. In fact the simplicity of the restaurant is probably what makes it work so well. No lengthy menu, nothing fancy, things are all made from scratch in house and the people that work there are nice to you. Our fries were stacked high. Lightly salted, they were terrific. Our hot dogs were also very good. They are not the largest hot dogs around, certainly not a ballpark frank, but rather the Giselle Bundchen of dogs - long and lean. The Jamaican relish had a light kick to it, and very tasty. The only thing we didn't really care for was the fact that the rolls were very large compared to the size of the hot dog, and at time the flavor was lost because of so much bread. But hey, where can you get a quick, tasty bite to eat with homemade products in a fun atmosphere for $12.00? We'll be back, and soon! read more

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Several years ago I ordered the bunny dog, the veggie version made with a roasted medium sized carrot, and it was delicious. Last Saturday we stopped by on the spur of the moment weakness and I ordered the same thing. This version was awful. I received a bun filled with grated carrots. I was a little pissed as the description on their menu states a roasted carrot. It comes down to laziness. I also noticed the entire restaurant needs a good cleaning. The entrance door is filthy, the floor is greasy.... They have a spot outside with a water hose you can give your pooch a drink, and that's nice. read more

Wow - I can't believe I slammed Jack's Cosmic Dogs so horribly with my initial review. I do apologize! Maybe it was the fact that it was November or perhaps it was the fact that the place was dead when we first went there, but the experience was horrible. The food was bland and I was disappointed, yes. This is true. I don't apologize for being honest. However, that being said, I *always* try to give every place a second chance, and I did just that with Jack's during the summer months, after a trip to the beach with my wife and kids. Well, what a difference a season or two makes! On our second visit (and subsequent summertime visits), the place was bustling and busy and we had a bit of a wait, but when we got our food....WOW! I *cannot* say enough about their Blue Cheese Slaw and their Sweet Potato Mustard (can you tell my favorite is the Blue Galactic Dog)? Their fries are pretty tasty, too! And I'd recommend splurging a little bit more for the root beer float. Would I spend the gas and money to go to Jack's instead of fixing my dogs at home? Yes, indeed! Just do yourself a favor and go when it's busy...not when it's slow. Make sure there's a crowd of cars parked out in front when you go. That's what we've been doing and it seems to be working out right. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs - It's Cosmic, Man! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I love this place! Before moving down this use to be my go to place every time I visit now I always bring my friends here. Once you get past all the weird and silly space decor you get down to what you're really there for, awesome hotdogs. Their signature Blue Galactic dog with their blue cheese coleslaw and sweet potato mustard is a must. Yep, you read that right sweet potato mustard and you're welcome. I also get their Krypto Kraut dog with sweet potato mustard, obviously. They have loaded fries with chili and cheese, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes (make sure you get a peanut butter and jelly milkshake) ice cream, and throw back sodas in glass bottles. They even have a veggie option! So no excuses my vegetarian friends. My only complaint is not really a complaint. I wish they were a little closer to Mount Pleasant. They are located near the corner of highway 17/41, a little bit of a hike for Mt. Pleasant peeps. I think they would benefit tremendously as well if they had a closer location. If you are ever out by highway 17/41 do yourself a favor go to Jack's! I promise you won't regret it! read more

Really wanted to try this place as it looks awesome from the outside. Food was a bit 'meh'. Hotdogs were standard ballpark affairs, fries were overcooked in my opinion. Blue cheese slaw was the high point. Shake was underwhelming. Won't be rushing back, which is a shame cos I really wanted to like it. read more

Jack's is one of the best fast-food stops you can make on the US-17 retail corridor between Charleston and Georgetown. The hot dogs are eclectic and good, staff is great, space is very cool and the myriad space themed rockets and sculptures are so much fun. I would give 5 stars for this experience but for one thing: Jack's doesn't offer the Classic Chicago kosher beef hot dog construction; dog, onions, relish, mustard shmeer, tomatoes on a poppy seed bun. Simple, yet elusive outside of Chi-Town. read more

It had been a few years since I went to this wonderous place and found myself dissatisfied today. I walked in to find TVs and a new seating arrangement, already ruining the nostalgia of the experience. I was greeted nicely however the server taking my order did not carry that on. Afterwards, I watched the same server prepare my hotdog bun with his own hands, his grimy fingers digging all up inside of it. I brushed it off and decided to sit down. When brought my root beer float, the same server spilled it on my friends lap. There was no acknowledgment or apology-- ridiculous. When the food came out--which was quick-- it was mediocre at best. The nostalgia is gone and the service is terrible. Oh! I forgot to add that the price was rather high compared to my prior experiences here. Would not recommend. read more

Ok Jack's Cosmic Dogs, how I love thee, let me count the ways: 1. SO QUICK! Sometimes it's nice to grab and go or sit around with the family, either way we love it. 2. YOU MAKE ME ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT COLE SLAW. Seriously I hate cole slaw, but yours is amazing. 3. You're the kind of kitsch that I love. The decorations are delightful for the kids. 4. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! All of the staff are so friendly! I seriously don't get the bad reviews, I think some people might not understand that it's a hot dog restaurant, not a King St eatery but the quality is solid and we go there often with the kids. The meals are good and besides it's hot dogs! Have a little fun with it. It's close to Boone Hall so we typically go after an event there. It's a very solid choice for the family. read more

Jack had a good thing going and the new owners should take note. Ate there for the first time since the new owners took over and my husband and I were very disappointed. Terrible rolls, hot dogs were tough, there was barely a smear of mustard on any of our hotdogs. My husband ordered his with chili, slaw, mustard and onions, but only got mustard and chili. Sure miss David and his team. read more

Dirty place with boiled dogs. Don't get the attraction. Food was served cold and tables outside were FILTHY

Came here for lunch on a road trip after we read about it online, apparently it was featured on Food Networks 'Good Eats.' And the show certainly left their mark, 'Good Eats' signs are plastered all over this location as a reminder. This place has interesting, unique, vibrant-antiquish items everywhere. They offer interesting hot dog topping combinations that sound great when reading off the menu but you are ultimately left disappointed. Flavorless, dry, and too small of portion for the price. The server was very nice and they had plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor. read more

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Great service....tasty hot dogs. Love the atmosphere! Very clean bathrooms and clean dining room. Lots of choices a.d topping for hotdogs. Upgrade to the all beef dog. Fries cooked on peanut oil. Outside tables with cute nostalgia! Fun for kids! read more

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This place isn't bad. It's just so average. I'll echo what others have said and tell you that it needs a really good cleaning. Service was good, but since it's all done at the counter, that's not something that earns stars in my book. I had a dog (blasted up because I hate skimpy dogs) with chili, cheese and yellow mustard. The chili was pretty good. Cheese was something like nacho cheese sauce. I'd do without next time. Hubby had a Galactic dog, also blasted. He had to hunt for the chili. Far too much slaw for his taste. The fries were good. Double fried so super crispy. I wanted a nice mayo based sauce for dipping (ala Pommes frites, Belgian style). With the proximity of so many great restaurants, this will probably be a 'been there, done that' kind of thing. Love Alton Brown, but this was a miss (though I always think restaurants must go out of their way when they know a food celebrity is in the house). read more

Very unimpressed. For the price, $4.25 or more a dog, I was expecting a quality hotdog. Tasted like a Bar S, (which typically cost $1.00 a package or less) hot dog on a Walmart bun that was boiled in water. The blue cheese coleslaw was tasteless. Finally sensed bluecheese in the after taste. Was told they were only serving regular size portion fries. My husband and I ordered some and they came thrown in the bag with 2 paper containers. We had to pull them our and split the portion. A very small portion for 2 to share but tasty. My husband has been after me to try this hotdogs stand for quite some time. It's a one and done. Wasn't worth $16.00 + a 20% tip. read more

Love the Cosmic Dog! We stop by here on the way home every year from vacation. It's a fun little, old style family friendly restaurant with all kinds of hotdogs and sandwiches. You can get side fountain drinks or old style glass bottles of sodas. They have an arcade for the kids and cool little knick knacks around the building. It's not fancy, but if you're looking for a fun little old school place for a quick hotdog or hamburger this is the place to go! read more

Jack's is a Mount Pleasant institution! It's been in that location in North Mt P well before the rest of town was built around it. As the name suggests, it's got a retro futurism/art deco theme that carries over to the names of the food. They have a handful of sandwich options but I've always stuck with the dogs. My personal favorite are the Sky Dog and Galactic Dog (I like anything with their blue cheese cole slaw). They also serve some great shoe-string french fries that you can kick up a notch (and move your belt up a couple of notches) with chili and/or cheese on top. Terrible for your diet, totally worth it. They have a big cooler with retro glass bottle sodas like Nehi, Cheerwine, and RC Cola (with Moon Pies, seriously)! It's also rumored to be a must-stop for Alton Brown when he comes through town so you might bump into a cable-TV celebrity chef or two. read more

I'm not sure what I can say about this place that hasn't already been said. The food is great. The ambience is great. It's great. A sure stop for anyone visiting the Charelston area. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Jack's experience is wonderful -- from the moment you park in front, to entering the retro restaurant, to being greeted with smiles, to sitting in playfully eclectic surroundings, to enjoying their delicious hot dogs -- in anticipation of my next visit. I would've rated 5 stars if there were better choices -- like a split & grilled dog and an authentic Chicago style dog (complete sport peppers and all the fixings). I'd be there every day. Keep up the great work! read more

Small place but amazingly homey. A bit pricey but totally worth it. It was so good we ordered twice! Definitely coming back. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I love this place. I've only been twice now, but it is clear that over-ordering is always going to be an issue for me! I got an Astro Dog, a Galactic Dog, and fries with their spicy ranch. I enjoyed both hotdogs, but the Astro Dog was my favorite--I love their onion relish! Each of the dogs here has a interesting combination of toppings that I think you're unlikely to find anywhere else, especially in the Charleston area. They do have a food truck they take out sometimes, so be on the lookout for that if you don't want to head into Mt Pleasant! Their fries are amazing, especially if you prefer crispy, skinny/shoestring fries, like I do. You can get them topped several different ways, too. If you don't want a soda or iced tea, there are also a few milk shake flavors to choose from. The restaurant is super kitschy and fun. It has a retro feel, especially with its giant, old school Coca Cola cooler with glass soda bottles in the middle. There is seating both outside and inside, but it's a fairly small place, so it's not great for a big group. Parking is pretty limited, too, though I haven't had a problem finding a spot during either of my visits. Jack's is always a good choice, but it is an especially good spot to bring people from out of town: unique setting, great food, lots of options, and different from anything else you'll find in the Charleston area! read more

So I drive past this place almost every day and always told myself I was going to give it a try. Well today I did just that. I ordered a hotdog with chili cheese and spicy mustard my total came to just over 4.00. My hot dog tastesd pretty good. I wasn't overly amazed because it is just a hot dog but if I had to choose between them and any other place that sells dogs like Sonics or something I would definitely pick them. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Friendly staff and great hotdogs and fries. Tried other things and the food was good also. A good little place with great hotdogs.

I had a pair of atomic dogs and root beer. It was a perfect meal. The premium weenie was all beef and snapped when bitten into. All beef frank stood up well to chili. Mustard punched through the chili and partnered well. Onions were fresh, cold and crisp. Bun was a sidewinder with a deep pocket held all this goodness well. You could eat this chili dog with one hand while riding a bicycle in four or five bites. Note to self do not wear white shirt. The second dog was less messy than the first as I figured out how to eat them. Service was agreeable friendly and informative. I don't remember the joint being dirty or clean but I ate two with no direst and lived. They make a fine chili dog. read more

I just had to try this eclectic Hot Dog stand out. We had driven by several times and it just looked like a fun place. We got the Blue Galactic, Planet and Galactic dog. We also got the Big Bang Fries. We were ordering to go and it came up with 5 minutes of ordering. All 3 hot dogs were unique in taste and were all pretty tasty. Since I enjoy Blue Cheese I really liked the Blue Galactic Dog. The fries were very crispy and with all the toppings they were a real treat. We shared them and they were devoured quickly. The service was good as the staff working that day were fun and super friendly. I could tell they liked what they did and truly enjoyed working there. The inside is just as fun and unique as the outside. This would be a fun place to bring out of town guest for lunch. Will be back to get another unique dog and another Basket of Big Bang Fries!!! read more

I was very skeptical of this place. Surely it could not be the best "southern" hot dog I've ever had. But this place has it's own personality. When I think of a "southern" hot dog, it has mustard, chili, slaw and chopped onions with a "red" hot dog, and a toasted bun. This place serves large beef dogs on a sesame seed bun. I tried the Cosmic dog with blue cheese slaw and sweet potato mustard. And I have to say it was pretty darn good. I would go back again. read more

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One of my favorite stops in Charleston for lunch. They have the best hot dogs I have ever tasted using their signature Sweet Potato Mustard; which you can also purchase some to go. Very cool spot. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs - The Galactic Dog (all beef dog with Jack's signature chili, slaw and sweet potato butter). - Hot Dogs Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

jack's used to be an absolute favorite of mine to take guests from out of town. I stopped there this evening with my daughter and they got my order wrong. Literally four times. The staff were so rude. I was standing there waiting for my order to be fixed and one of the younger blonde girl staff said she was "waiting for me to move out of her way ". we listened to her complain how much she hated her job to the rest of the staff who all chimed in likewise for the next 10 minutes. come on Jack's. Get it together. Y'all used to be an icon. read more

You've heard the old saying "Cheap, fast, good - pick two" Well, that doesn't seem to apply here. I love everything about this place. Apparently, so does Alton Brown, so that says something. Try the Galactic Dog! read more

You know I came here in a recommendation a couple months back with some out of town people & prior to going in there I knew I shouldn't but I did !! This place is a touristy spot with lots of paraphernalia for kids to eye ball. I'm not a hotdog person so I had some fries. The whole place appealed to the kids with of course their favorite food on the menu. Yeah, it's fine as a one off for the kids & tweens but not my kind of place. They have parking just outside which is useful in that busy 17N in Mt. Pleasant. So on a rainy day if you have out of town young people in the house you could bring them here & they will be entertained for a couple of hours. It would probably also be a good place for a kids birthday party. Other than that... Pass.. read more

I have driven by the Cosmic Dog just about every day since moving here a year ago. Always thought it seemed unique and dated so it's probably an awesome one of a kind type place to eat. They do have great fries. Nice and crispy. As far as the hot dogs, nothing special. Certainly not at their price point. Buns were soft and fresh which was nice. But the dog itself was cold and so was the chili. I would have gotten a better dog at the local truck stop I felt. Disappointed with my visit. read more

Jack's Cosmic Dogs is out of this world! Delicious 'dogs, scrumptious shakes, and fantastic fries. This may be the best hot dog spot in the south - imagine that, Jack! read more