I discovered this mobile hot dog cart business on Facebook a month or so ago. I love a good hot…read moredog and I love a local business, so I knew I had to chase them down and try one for myself. The menu is simple but highly creative. You can build your own hot dog with a variety of toppings (classics, like ketchup or mustard, are free; premium, like peppers and onions or pineapple relish, are .75 cents) or you can order one of the chef's specialty dogs. By default, the dogs are enormous, savory, and all beef, but you can change to a sausage dog for an upcharge if that's more your flavor. Specialty dogs run between $7-$8, depending on the number and type of toppings. Each one is named after an iconic or well traveled road in Huntsville, which is a great tie-in to their name and theme. You can buy chips on the side, but we all found the dogs to be a more than ample lunchtime meal, and worth the price. My parents and I had the 431 (pineapple relish, bacon bits, peppers and onions), the South Parkway (a tricked out chili cheese), and the Monte Sano (brown mustard, kraut, pickle relish, bacon bits). Each one was delish, piled high with toppings, and made fresh to order. It's obvious the owner is thoughtful and particular about the toppings. The bacon bits were real, freshly chopped, crispy and fatty bacon -- not the kind you buy in a package at the store. Astoundingly, the buns held up to all the goodies piled on top. If you're too intimated to eat with your hands, forks and a multitude of napkins are at your disposal. The owner was there slinging dogs himself and we had a good time chatting with him. He and his wife run the operation by themselves, and it's nice to see and interact directly with the people who benefit from your business. He was very nice and did an excellent job preparing our food and telling us about his product. You can reliably find their weekly schedule posted on Facebook. They're often at Parkway Scrubs for lunch and also appear at local breweries and events for dinner, but don't take my word for it -- find their page and hunt down this cool little cart.

Nomad Road Dogs were set up at the Grand Opening of my new store Sharalee's Teak Boutique in…read moreMadison a week ago! They were not only really nice people, the food was incredible too! Everyone raved. Definitely will have them again!

George Currey and his wife, Patti, manage the Junkyard Dog, a place to get a quick lunch to go or…read moresit and enjoy the automotive/retro-themed hot dog joint. The Junkyard Dog is a good, fast-paced place with a limited menu that people can go for lunch or during their break. The Junkyard Dog serves up all-beef hot dogs featuring Chicago-style dogs, New York-style dogs, and the local favorite: chili cheese Coney. In addition to hot dogs, chili and "monster" baked potatoes (that can be smothered in chili) are main-menu items. Hot ham and cheese and the "cheese freak," a grilled cheese sandwich featuring over 2 ounces of melted cheese, are also on the menu. At this time, the "mom and pop hot dog joint" as co-owner George Currey describes his shop, is only open on weekdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. He hopes that maybe in the future he can have the space available for parties, meetings, and other gatherings that take place after the restaurant's lunchtime hours.

Itty bitty place serving Big City type dogs. Im from…read moreChicago...they have one of the best Chicago Dogs I've ever had! Drag it through the garden, done right!

The slaw burgers are tasty and the fries are big, cooked to my taste and not greasy! The staff is…read morefriendly and fast at getting your food and drink to you! Best of all the prices kept a meal for two under $25... Two burgers, two fries and two large shakes!

After totally wiping out on lunch options in Lynchburg, I started on the drive home and decided I'd…read moreeat in Fayetteville instead. Ken's Fast Foods wound up being the call. I wasn't disappointed! This is a smaller, older looking restaurant. They were busy even for a late lunch around 2 PM. There's not a ton of parking and some of it is on an incline, but it worked out okay for me. Inside there are about 6-7 small tables and a spot to order at the counter. The menu consists of classic American fast food options, like burgers, chicken tenders, and fries. It reminds me a little bit of a drive-in spot just because it is so nostalgic-feeling. The service was spot-on and so nice. The ladies working were beyond pleasant and helpful and many seemed to know the local customers quite well. My food came out quickly and was nice and hot. I ordered a bacon hamburger and a side of fries. Portion sizes here are pretty reasonable and appropriate for the lower price, though if you come with a big appetite I would recommend getting a double or something. Fortunately, I didn't need a huge meal that late in the day, so I was happy with my order. The burger was cooked nicely, the bun was soft, and the bacon was flavorful and crispy if not particularly thick-cut. The fries had a lot of gooey-hot potatoey insides and went well dipped in ketchup. Simple, fast, and tasty food here! I'd recommend and would visit again if I find myself back in the area.

College Staple - Late Night Gold…read more There's just something about a college town spot like this. After a night out, you end up at Chicago Cafe like it was meant to happen. This food is excellent and honestly one of a kind for what it is. Prices are dirt cheap, but the quality is way better than you'd expect. If you go, get the classic sweet heat dog, the meat lovers pizza with ranch, and a Pepsi Zero. That combo doesn't miss. It's the perfect place for lunch, a midnight snack, or just hanging with friends. Seating is limited, but you can usually find a spot. Overall: 5/5 this place has my heart.

Fantastic little hole in the wall! I had a special hotdog with a tasty Mediterranean pickled salad…read moreon top and my son had the chili cheese dogs. The hotdog is literally to die for!!!! So salty and yummy with a great seeded bun! Also, great service!

This is a cute little cafe. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. The price is very…read morereasonable for our family of 6. The service was quick, and the food was delicious. The restaurant is very clean.

Came here for lunch with my parents on Tuesday. Comfy spot with simple but tasty meals…read more This definitely feels like a local spot -- lots of workmen and people who seemed to know the waitstaff. Menu consists of classic American fare, like burgers, patty melts, and chicken tenders. Fries, onion rings, and tater tots for your sides! They also offer daily lunch specials; on Tuesday it was spaghetti and garlic bread, but other days have plate lunches like country fried steak. This appears to be a pretty popular deal -- lots of spaghetti coming out of the kitchen! Our waitress proudly explained how they hand patty the burgers and hand bread the tenders, and how the salads are made with freshly pulled lettuce. She also told us she'd worked there a long time. Love a place that retains employees! Says a lot. Our waitress did a good job, too. My parents both ordered a hamburger and split an order of onion rings. I was gonna go in on a burger but couldn't resist when I heard the tenders were hand-breaded. So I had chicken tenders with fries. The burgers were great! Parents said they reminded them of old-fashioned diner burgers. My tenders were also good: crispy breading and all white meat. The onion rings were crunchy and the fries were crinkle cut and of ample portions. My complaints are generally small, but for what they are: wish the tenders, fries, and rings had been a little saltier, and I wish the ranch for dipping was a little thicker and less herby (kinda tasted like salad dressing ranch rather than buttermilk). Still, minor in the grand scheme of things! Thanks for an enjoyable lunch! :)

Goodness gracious! These are not your run-of-the-mill (aka ain't your granny's) hot dogs and brats…read more In a word: unique, savory, sweet, smoky, delicious. Ok, that was 5 words. And I'll bet you can find even more descriptive accolades in your own vocab as soon as you try them. Bite into the tender and unusual diamond-scored nine inch (!) dog and you'll immediately realize this is neither the texture nor flavor of a traditional dog. It's something else altogether. I chose the "Whiskey Dog", soaked in Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Whiskey, topped with grilled onions, shredded cheese, and their "signature sauce". And, FYI there are lots of other toppings from which to choose.) I truly have no words to adequately describe the combination of flavors and textures....save for umami, sweet, crunchy, hint of smooth, melting cheese shards, grilled to oh-such-goodness. I had a side of one of my favorites: yuca fries. Oh!!! Take me back to my very early days as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia! Crispy fry-like staves perfectly seasoned on the outside and tender-hot pillowy inside. I simply cannot wait to return and try some of the other incredible offerings. (Right now I'm thinking Bison Dog - another favorite carnivore treat of mine....maybe a 'brisket' brat.) You know, maybe I'll order for the whole family and we'll have a share-a-thon of these delightful creations from Jim and Stella (owners) at Smokey Doggs. Update: Today I had a bison, dog with grilled onions, sweet, relish, and their signature Colombian special sauce. Oh my! So good. Please sir, may I have another...(or two!)

This is ironically one of the best hot dogs I've had. My experience with their food truck has been…read moreeasy and quick. Very good service and nice people.

Their deal is hot dogs, but I went rogue and decided on a sandwich…read more THE FOOD. - Philly Cheesesteak + Seasoned Fries | Dang, this was a great sandwich! Sliced sirloin, grilled onions, and melted cheese on top. So juicy and flavorful; I was pleasantly surprised. The fries were perfectly seasoned as well. Highly recommend. I'd return to try out their hot dogs next!

Such a cool food spot.The double cheese burger was amazing. Also,loved the fries and the sushi roll!read more

Lame. First off I went here with two friends. On the Friday…read moreof a holiday weekend at lunchtime. They had ONE bartender who was serving the entire dining room and the bar as well. Got one of our three orders wrong at first, then when they replaced it the meal came with the wrapping of a beer bottle crumpled up in it.... my friend spit it out of her mouth. Oh! And two the patrons wore confederate flag garb. Ew. Oh! And please look at the sign in their window. Not extremely welcoming, eh?

Believe it or not, the Dawg House has the least genetically modified and chemically engineered…read moreingredients of any food choices in the food court at Student Union. That doesn't mean hotdogs are healthy, but at least you're not poisoning yourself.

Do yourself a favor and order their Italian beef!!! I order the cheesy beef with sweet peppers, and…read moremy husband likes the regular beef with sweet and hot peppers. I like mine dipped or with the au jus on the side to dip myself! Service is friendly and quick! Having lived in Chicago, I can say Chicago Express's Italian beef is authentic. I like it better than Portillo's (crazy, I know)! Headed to pick up my order now!

Genuine Chicago style food! Oh man, the Chicago beef with hot peppers is fantastic. Fresh bread,…read moreperfectly seasoned...deliciousness. The hot dog is no slouch either. Highly recommended. Fast and friendly service. Clean establishment and family friendly.

Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving Hear and Serve Meals were a great traditional Thanksgiving meal for…read morethe hubs and me this year! Typically, I am not a CB fan. I have dreaded each visit to a CB. The rustic ambiance, lack of adult beverages and traditional county style of cooking just doesn't appeal to me. I like their egg white option for breakfast and I do like their hash brown casserole, which is pretty rich and decadent. Enter Thanksgiving. Not to be a kill joy, but I am not a fan of food centric holidays, particularly one that is dictated by tradition. I'd rather enjoy something like Murder Point oysters than a roasted turkey. Or seared scallops. Or chicken fajitas or fish tacos. ((I digress.)) The hubs got a delicious turkey from where, I don't know, that only required reheating. It was the best turkey I ever had, period. Now we needed sides. Enter Cracker Barrel. The heat and serve package was ready the day before Thanksgiving at 3:30 and was beautifully packaged in individual heat and serve aluminum containers with aluminum lids. The containers worked great to store the leftovers. We opted for sweet yeast rolls, fried apples (I didn't want either), turkey gravy (this was good), country green beans (were as expected), mac and cheese (this was good!). All dishes heated up quickly and beautifully. My only ding (and this is a personal preference) is I can eat my weight in good stuffing! I adore my Momma's and Grandma's stuffing! They make the cornbread a week in advance and often added oysters to it. It had a beautiful texture with crunchy celery bits and chicken stock and sage! Absolutely delish! Just looking at CB's "cornbread dressing" made me sad. It was really wet! It was not soupy by any means, just overly wet. It was reminiscent of Stove Top stuffing with too much liquid. It was edible but very boring. Overall, this was a great Thanksgiving option for the two of us and the meal is advertised as feeding 2-4 people. It could easily have fed 6 folks (including the turkey and pumpkin pie we purchased elsewhere). Still, the sides are substantial and can feed 6. The Heat and Serve instructions were thorough, well produced, and appreciated! Thank you, CB, for offing this Thanksgiving meal!

I was hesitant to return to CB in my area, wait staff to the online orders were lacking, as a…read morecollege town, to be expected to a certain degree.Food was so-so, after hearing of a major menu change,I decided to give CB another chance. Glad I did, most delighted with the beef campfire entree and the skillet cinnamon rolls. All eating utensils, extra butter and napkins. Online ordering was easy, paying also easy. Most pleased with the changes to the menu. Next trip will be an inside order and see if staff changes held up as well as the new menus.