I was in the area and decided to stop into Top Dog. I got their Bockwurst sausage again!…read more The service was friendly and efficient. After a few minutes, the sausage was hot and ready. You have a good selection of condiments from sweet & spocy mustard, deli mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, diced onions, relish, and warmed sauerkraut! Yum.

I was reading in the local news, that the iconic hot dog place of like 100 years, Kaspers Hot Dogs,…read morehas closed. Now, I read that this iconic Oakland Top Dog location is closing soon, due to a dispute with the new landlord. I figured I better get over her quick before it closes for good. https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/berkeley-top-dog-closing-oakland-location-21102867.php My Oakland guide, who grew up as a child in this Lakeshore Area, tells me of the old days here right at this location where the Top Dog is. It used to be a restaurant called Edy's and they had the best lime freezes. His mother used to take him here in the 1960's! I can't believe that was over 60 years ago! This Top Dog has been here for a long time, around 21 years. The little alley way that has an entrance to the Top Dog, now goes to Trader Joes, but he tells me that used to be a Lucky grocery store before. The parking structure wasn't there either. My guide is a long time Top Dog fan, from the original Berkeley locations. He even made friends with the girl cook at the north Berkeley location and ended up getting free hot dogs! He says the prices sure have gone up since the 70's ... a Kielbasa was just 70 cents! That's $4.50 now! This location runs like most locations, you just tell the cook what you want and the sausages are already cooked or cooking on the flat top grill. The buns get heated there too and then you have condiments to add. I've been a fan of Top Dog, more the Berkeley location, but it's sad to see this location close. Soon, it will just be the original Berkeley location open at the south campus.

Be open when your sign says open Waiting over 15 minutes…read morestill not ready to serve unless you don't want black customers

This was a favorite spot in Alameda growing up...hadn't been in years and was brought a Chicago Dog…read morefrom here..No bueno...not sure if they still steam their dogs..these seemed boiled? Zero flavor to the actual hot dog and the bun was completely sogged out and fell apart. Only had 1/2

Still the best damn traditional Hot Dog joint in The Bay!…read more No frills, no umami, no siracha; just damn good dogs!

Now don't get me in the middle of the East Bay hot dog rivalry between Casper's and Kasper's. I'm…read morenot that much of a frankfurter connoisseur, even though I have compared Coney dogs in Detroit between two classic purveyors, Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island. I wasn't looking for a Coney dog when I decided to stop by at Kasper's with a 'K'. I'm surprised I had never been here because it's in Oakland's familiar Dimond district. Kasper's is housed in a cool, mid-century vintage standalone building and has a parking lot like most fast food eateries back sometime in the last century. There were two people behind the counter, both obvious veterans who split responsibilities between dressing the dogs and handling the register. The menu was pretty straightforward: nine different dogs and a chili bowl plus soft drinks and fizzes. I was hoping they might have a Chicago dog but no such luck. Instead I went for the $7.39 Quarter Pound Dog with Chili ($1.29), Cheese ($0.99), and Diced Onion (free). So kinda like a Coney but not quite. Still quite tasty and filling as it was an all-beef dog with a massive amount of chili (photo: https://yelp.to/nG4KKo0L6Y). I dared to get a $1.69 bag of chips and a $3.05 Diet Coke, but in hindsight, I should've gone for an Orange Fizz to evoke my Orange Julius-filled childhood. I used to love those. FOOD - 4 stars..,pretty classic beef dog with chili & cheese AMBIANCE - 4 stars...liked the mid-century vibe because it felt real...expect to see a lot of regulars SERVICE - 4 stars...they sure know how to serve the dogs fast TOTAL - 4 stars...Kasper's with a 'K' if you want a tasty big dog cheap and fast RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ

I'm probably reading into this too much, but this tastes like my childhood. You know, all the stuff…read morethat was space engineered in the 50s and 60s and then mass commercialized in the 80s. The all beef dog was delicious, the lemon slushy was very tart and far too sweet, the shredded Velveeta cheese facsimile was oily, salty. The chili could have come out of a can. And I would not change a thing. Thanks for taking me back.

I love this place. Nothing fancy but great high quality hot dogs with fresh tomatoes, onions, etc…read more Service is fast and friendly and always well presented food. Definitely worth many return visits. Patronize small businesses!

I went here to grab some dinner, pretty late at around midnight. It's a small place with minimal…read moreseating on the bottom floor. A lot more room to sit and finish the food, is available on the second floor. The hanging artwork pieces on the walls are distinctly striking. The menu is stacked with standard bar fare, with pizza, hotdogs, fries, etc. A sizable beer selection that seems to draw in the nightly usuals. The service was not majorly terrible. Some staff members looked rather bored. I didn't order alcohol. I just wanted to eat. I chose a chili cheese dog, which included Garlic fries. I paid $14, after tip. The large portions are appreciated. Really wished it all had been yummy. I can't say that it was tasty, and memorably delicious. It looked more appetizing than it actually tasted. Which is not great. The chili was not flavorful, and it was almost cold. Not warmed up first, just slapped on top of the dog. Which made for a strange eating experience. Normally the chili is the hottest part of that particular item. A toasted bun (which is preferable) may have made a difference. The dog itself wasn't terrible. The fries were attractive. I'm into the shoestring potatoes. I was not wowed when it came to the taste. Not a huge deal. I probably should've ordered a slice of pizza, which they may be kind of popularly known for. When I am near, in downtown Oakland, I can do a round 2. They stay open really late. I was eyeballing the garlic knots, with a side of marinara. That probably would've been a hit with me or better yet the Mozz sticks. I love those.

I was in the area for a concert, and we decided to get something to eat before the show. Stumbled…read moreacross this place. I got this taco Loco and Aaron got a slice of pizza, we ate outside on the patio, very nice atmosphere The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend

Wow. I was so blown away by Lovely's! The food and drinks are really great! I feel like i'm at an…read moreold dive bar with all the small vintage details. The service is also amazing. I had a whole conversation with the server about my nails (little things like this make the experience more personal). My friends and I got cheese fries, regular fries, a veggie burger, a regular cheeseburger, and a hotdog. Safe to say, everything was devoured and we even went back for seconds. I think my favorite option is getting a vanilla soft serve cone for later. You basically pre-order it, then pick it up whenever you're done with your food so you don't have to rush to finish your meal. I had so much fun here and the environment was super friendly. Feels like real community at Lovely's. p.s. there's street parking or lots available in the area for cheap!

Comfortable hang out with picnic tables and nice vibe. Nice selection of beer. Burgers are good…read more Fish and chips are awesome EXCEPT they don't have malt vinegar or even any plain apple cider vinegar to put on them. Never been to a fish and chips place that didn't have vinegar. It's just not right! They were tasty, but I had to take them home to eat them the way I like them and I had already bought a Coke that I couldn't take with me because they have no to go cups. So those two things basically spoiled the meal. Service is good if they're not busy, but I have stood on line for over an hour when they were really busy.

Wally always has the best hotdogs, hot links; and chillinchese dogs, he has good prices and a big…read moreselection of drinks and snacks,

This has the best hot dogs in the town n da owner is the nicest man I ever met cool ass dude stay…read morechopping it up with him..........yall come check em out u won't b disappointed

It looks unassuming, but the hotdog with all the toppings hit's the spot. I recommend getting it…read morewith the rainbow peppers.

Got one of these hotdogs @ El Cerrito Farmers market & it was really good, big in size & very…read morefilling. A little pricey for $9. He also has polish and hotlinks