Fun spot for lunch or a snack! $6ish hot dogs. Huge menu with fun toppings, or build your own! We waited probably 20mins for our dogs, so don't be in a crazy rush! Friendly staff. 7 tables outside. Street parking. read more

Lucky Dogs - Backseat dog with brown mustard, onions and kraut! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Wow! I was a little skeptical when my daughter suggested this place but wow o wow!! I've never seen so many specialty hot dogs in one place. The Mac and cheese on the one hot dog was unexpected. Lots of outdoor places to sit only a small interior. Surprisingly button a Thursday afternoon but quick friendly service made it all worth it! read more

Simple concept, done well. A true Bemidji gem! I have never had a bad experience, so the floor is high. However, as a hot dog restaurant, the ceiling is still a bit low (why it's not 5 stars). I've tried most of the 33 hot dog combinations at this point, some are better than others, but mostly it's a matter of taste preference. I recently had the Stretch (Italian beef and giardinara on a hot dog) with aus jus on the side and was very pleased. In my experience, I recommend upgrading to a bratwurst (better quality meat). I also like to get a giant pickle for a side, especially on a hot day. And do spring for the chocolate covered key lime pie bar for dessert--a truly unique treat. There is minimal inside seating, because it's a seasonal restaurant. That's okay, because the best way to enjoy is sitting outside in their patio area on a lovely afternoon or evening. You can order to go, but again, it's a much better dining experience to stay and sit outside. I don't think the food translates well in other contexts. Service is quick and responsive. They deliver food out to the table, and they are friendly in coming back to ask how you're doing. You order and pay at the window, and they bus the table after you leave, so you needn't worry about just getting up and leaving when you're ready. read more

Stopped by for lunch in my way through town. Was lucky to catch a great day that wasn't too busy! Decided to try the Route 66 and it was delicious. It was delivered to my table in no time. I also snacked on a chocolate Krissy bar and it was mouthwatering good! Cannot wait to stop by again and try a different dog. read more

Lucky Dogs - Route 66 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

This little walk up hot dog place is on a corner spot in Bimidji, MN. We were visiting the area, doing the statue walk around town and came across this place. We decided to try one as a snack before we headed back to the lake. They had many unique offerings! We got the gear grinder hot dog. It was messy to eat because there were so many toppings falling off while trying to take a bite. The gal working the window was friendly and stopped by our little picnic table a couple of times to see how we were liking the hot dog. read more

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Yum!!! If you're in the mood for hot dogs stop here!! Perfect atmosphere and patio. Hot dogs were fantastic! We stopped in today for lunch while on a little weekend trip to Bemidji. Owner even came out and chatted with us and told us about the gas station that this place was before. They've done a great job making it into a neat little corner place. Glad to support local. Will stop again when we are In Bemidji. Thanks! read more

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What a fun menu they have and much to my delight, they have vegetarian options! Getting a decent hot dog has been tough since making the fantastic decision to stop eating pork, beef, chicken or other land dwelling meat but stumbling across Lucky Dogs has given me an outlet to scratch that itch! I got the dog with the mac and cheese and to my delight, I liked it quite a bit. The service here was pretty good especially considering the COVID concerns we have to deal with now. Pricing is in line with other hot dog places I have eaten at before and certainly nothing to keep you away. Add Lucky Dogs to your rotation, you will probably be glad you did. read more

I was in Bemidji for 3 days, and I ate a hotdog here each day. They served some premo glizzies. My favorites were the Maverick (Mac and Cheese with Hotsauce) and the Harley (Bacon BBQ) read more

I love places like this. Run by a local and as a small business that she obviously takes pride in. We have family in town and this is our favorite place in Bemidji for lunch. The menu selection is fun and creative. We travel a lot and this place is like a single place in West Virginia, but nothing else. The hot dogs are good quality and you have an eclectic mix of toppings to choose from. One dog just isn't enough, so mix it up! read more

Terrific location and of course the dogs are delicious. And I can bring my furry dog and sit outside and enjoy the day.

Family of 5 ate here for lunch. We ordered 5 different meals, and all 5 thought the food was very good. Highly recommend for lunch.

OMG come for the hot dogs (after traveling thru Chicago I'm now addicted to that famous "dragged thru the garden dog"). I arrive with my Bambi airstream travel trailer in withdrawal needing a Chicago dog fix BAD. It was my lucky day that this town had this restaurant waiting to exceed my now elevated hot dog expectations. But stayed for the wonderful warm owner and co workers enthusiastic reception to my manic travel tales. Oh and check out the lucky dog fashions cool hat and t shirt too. read more

Small, local feel. Fun outdoor seating, friendly staff, amazing hot dogs! We sampled 4 different dogs and split them so we could try everything's it's delicious! Everything tastes really fresh and delicious. Indoor seating is really limited but it's clean and really cute inside. Glad we stopped! read more

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I love lucky dogs. It's affordable and a good place to stop and eat while walking in downtown Bemidji. My only complaint is sometimes the heating is uneven, like it was just put in the microwave. But, staff is nice, seating and ambience is nice. Overall pretty good. read more

I just had Lucky Dogs for the first time in June and loved it so much I've been back 4x. We brought the pups on leashes and ordered them each a solo dog. They loved it! I've ordered a different one each time to try. The staff are very friendly and the bathrooms are so clean. I'm glad I finally tried it! read more

Lucky Dogs - After they enjoyed their solo dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Super fantastic service and tasty dogs at this lovely spot in DT Bemidji! An absolute must stop if you are in the area. They have a wide variety of fun and creative gourmet hotdogs - we loved the Viper (Cream cheese, jalapeños & sriracha) and and the Gear Grinder (Taco meat, bacon and pepperoni, onion, and grinder sauce) or you can build your own and they offer GF Buns to boot! So good you'll be willing to sit and beg fir more. Ruff! read more

What a unique menu! There seems to be something for everyone here. Ordering service was pretty quick. I got the 409 and the Route 66. I took a seat at a sunny table with a view of Lake Bemidji and waited, and waited? Kind of a long wait for a couple hot dogs. My Route 66 came first, and I'm grateful it was accompanied by a fork. Chili, ranch, and fritos was a delicious if not messy combo. The chili had the chili flavor without too much heat so it should suit most palates. The hot dog itself I think was an all-beef dog, no thick skin to give it a snap or be tough to tear through. The bun held up well through all the toppings. It was your classic white bun, but it was larger than the 8pack from the grocery. Next up my 409 has been delivered. Raw garlic topped with shredded cheddar. YUM. If you're in a relationship or going to be in close quarters with others (or even just wearing a mask) this garlic smell will be no secret. Lucky for me, I love raw garlic. Two hotdogs and a soda was about $13. A great filling lunch with a view read more

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Mac & cheese ON a hotdog. Mac & cheese ON a hotdog? Mac & cheese ON a hotdog! Mind blown. This spot is awesome. The people are great. Try the Maverick. It's mac & cheese ON a hotdog. read more

The Dog's are the very best! Even the corn dog. Wide variety of quality dogs. Corndogs were a hit too. Try & hit them once a month. The out door seating is awesome during the Summer. read more

I had not been to Lucky Dogs and with all the people I thought I was in for a treat. The people are nice and I love the way it looks around Lucky's. But I could have just got fun dogs and dumped salt in the water then put cheep 99€ buns on them. read more

The chili dog was fine. The corndog was cold . the hotdog also cold. The price seemed pretty steep for hot dogs I would not recommend

Insane dogs. Super creative combos that I'd absolutely recommend trying! I had the Sunroof and my friend had the Dip Stick and we both loved them. Some of the flavor combinations sound odd when you read them but it's definitely worth going out on a limb and trying them! service was fast and it's a great place to sit outside and eat on a beautiful day! These folks are the new mayors of flavor town read more

Their service was very friendly and fast. I got the Chicago style dog although I can't remember the name they call it. And potato salad, I was very unimpressed. I would have thought that I would get a quality hot dog but honestly it tasted like a fun dog, I was expecting maybe a stitsworth got dog or downtown meats hot dog so I was disappointed. Also the taste was not great, the price point was 4.75 for the one I got we ordered two specialty hot dogs and 2 plain hot dogs 3 drinks(which they forgot about when our food was brought to us). The potato salad was so bland tasted like potatoes mixed with mayonnaise nothing more not even a hint of salt and pepper. I'm honestly surprised how long this place has been in business as the quality was not good. The service was very friendly despite forgetting part of our order. read more

Cute place with walk up window and outdoor seating at covered tables or Adirondack chairs. Dogs are o.k. and a water bowl is waiting for them. Staff was very friendly. The Stittsworth brat of the day was blueberry/wild rice. I tried it on the Back Seat Driver. It was delicious but the casing on the brat was very chewy. I found myself having to pull and tear off each bite. The potato salad was excellent. read more

This place rips! NOT your Oscar Meyer cheap hot dog either. The whole menu is very fun! Many, Many varieties of hot dogs. I ordered the "Northern" hot dog which was a quality dog covered in wild rice, onions and cheese! (see pic) Super yummy. This place has a wonderful menu, great variety of hot dogs and straight up quality food. read more

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To be fair I didn't have a dog. But I'm a cole slaw fanatic and this place did not disappoint. Not too creamy, a little sweet, a little tangy, finely chopped cabbage. Excellent. I also had the potato salad which I don't usually order because it can be pretty unremarkable. Not here! Very balanced flavors and has mustard in it which is amazing. Also it doesn't try to be more than it isn't with weird ingredients which I appreciate. I was just looking for a snack but was hugely impressed by the many options on their menu. Dogs and brats with all kinds of toppings and combos. Very interesting stuff. I could easily have lunch here every day eating my way through the menu. The other reason I had to write this review is that the folks who run the place couldn't be friendlier. There's ample patio seating and it's just a block away from the lake. This is a WINNER for tourists and locals. read more

First time there today. Amazing hot dogs, got the Sun Roof (coleslaw, pineapple and bacon) perfect combination of sweet and salty. People working were super nice and friendly! Definitely will be going again! read more

Lucky Dogs - Sun Roof: coleslaw, bacon and pineapple - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bemidji, Minnesota

Ate here on the Fourth of July on vacation from Illinois. Food was excellent, service was top notch and the seating was clean and well stocked. We had 2 Cadillac's a Packard 2 corn dogs, chips and cheese and Junk in the trunk nachos. Everything was great and a fine way to spend and evening with family with no stress. They even gave our 4 year old a gummy hot dog. read more

They rock after a night downtown. So many options each are fantastic! Wild rice on a hot dog? Yes please!

I LOVE hot dogs so when this place opened last year I had to try it. Well it was so good the first time that I went back whenever I was in town. They are delicious! Some combinations are really out there but the badic product is so good! I can hardly wait for us ro head north so I can take trips into Bemidji again to get my Lucky Dog fix! Try it, if you are a hot dog lover you won't be disappointed! read more

Best designer hot dogs & brats I have ever had! They have something for everyone even gluten free and vegetarian. A must try for the visitor and a place worthy of multiple visits for those of us lucky enough to live here year round. read more

I was skeptical at first. I had heard that it was overpriced for what it is. I didn't think so. Maybe for some of the things, but overall I didn't think it was unreasonable. The atmosphere is unique and fun. The food had good flavor and it was clean inside the restaurant. I will definitely go back. read more

Love love love this new hot dog place in bemidji! So bummed it is a seasonal place. The service here is always wonderful and I don't have a single complaint. The staff is so patient during the times they are open for bars. I haven't tried a single item on their menu I haven't liked and I've recommended to friends. read more

SOOOO GOOD! Fun atmosphere and I love all of the names for each type of hotdog. A lot of fun combinations with an option to create your own! Everything was delicious, but I wish there was more indoor seating! read more

What a wonderful treat this place is! Very tasty dogs, with lots of clever concoctions with fun names. Super friendly service, who are on top of things. Outside seating, especially on a sunny summer day, really makes regular visits here a "must" read more

The simple hotdogs themselves are excellent. The service was friendly and great. Tons of different interesting flavor combinations on the menu. A stop for hotdog lovers for sure! read more

I never would have thought I could have such an amazing hot dog! I ordered one with fresh garlic and mozzarella cheese from the awesome servers, and it was one of the best things I have ever had! They have a fun 1950's feel with a huge and yummy menu. Outdoor seating that allows leashed dogs (they even have watering stations for your furry friend), great side dishes, and fresh beverages. We love this place! What a wonderful addition to Bemidji! read more

Loved it! So many fun hotdog creations. Great for the full family and wonderful personal service.

Love this hot dog joint. My daughter loves the Mac and cheese and my husband and I have always had great hot dogs with interesting toppings!

Lucky Dogs, yes we were for trying this hot dog joint. Fantastic selection of toppings and choices. Beautiful night to sit outside and enjoy our meal. The staff was friendly, courteous, and responsive. Everything was reasonably priced. Even the wedge salad was fantastic. I would say this place is great for lunch or dinner. read more