Second visit here downtown South Bend. Tuesday's and Thursday's right in front of the Morris from…read more11a-2p. Support the local business and get a hot dog, it is worth every bite. Tried the parmesan fries for the first time this visit and not disappointing at all. Friendly staff, remembered us from our last visit. We brought friends this time to get in on the greatness.

Short version: friendly service, delicious (and possibly bizarre) food! So good, this deserved to…read morebe my first yelp review! My story: When I was visiting Vancouver, Canada, there was a street vendor who served "Japanese hot dogs". They were quite scrumptious, and I was jealous that the city residents could have these fancy dogs anytime they pleased. I am jelly no more. While touring the Wellfield Botanical Gardens during their special "Tulips and Tunes" festival, the Wiener Shack made their presence known. I stopped by their booth to grab a drink (a bottle of Boylan birch beer), and decided to return. Upon coming back, I tried the "Vortex". Ahh, the Vortex. What a fantastic adventure of a hot dog. Take a delightfully seasoned hot dog, add Sargento's provolone cheese, grilled onions, a dash of some raspberry something-or-other sauce, and pack it all into... a glazed twist doughnut. I know what you're thinking: WTF. Well, I guarantee you that it was most delicious. Also, the guy and lady who was running the stand were very friendly and helped me with recommendations. And I can't believe that this is right here in Goshen. I WILL be checking out their storefront sometime.

I love this place! They always have a good selection of hot dogs that are made just right…read more My coworkers and I get this place a couple times a month it seems, and they ALWAYS deliver. Another huge reason that keeps me coming back is the people that work there, they are always so happy and talkative when I walk in. From the first time I ordered it to now, I have not called in an order simply because I enjoy talking to the folks behind the counter, they really know how to make you feel welcome in a seemingly unwelcoming world. Thank you, Eddie!

I'd say "don't ask it to be anything it's not". It's a hotdog joint - period. It seems to be a…read morefamily affair and they are all super-proud of it and were great fun visiting with us about it. They do many kinds of dogs and a few other sandwiches. Now here's the bad news: they have no "fryer" so no fries! No onion rings! No potato skins! No Tater Tots! The good news is that it's worth going just for the dogs. Toppings are perfect. I had a perfect Chicago-style and my wife loved her All American. We split a dog with kraut. Still needing sides, wife had Mac & Cheese that she liked and I enjoyed "Grandma's" slaw. It was just like my grandma's! So - get in the mood for a hot dog and go get them. Recommended!

I've always said "let yelpers lead the way" this place has rave reviews and I'm glad I listened. I…read morewas pretty miffed last time I went to Portillo and they changed the brand of hot dogs they use. Blasphemy! Everyone knows the best hot dogs are Vienna beef and anyone from Chicago or NYC will attest to that. T Allen's is good, but the buns are blah. A real Chicago dog had a steamed poppyseed bun. This place checked all the boxes and was cheap! I used to go to a place in Michigan City with my dad every time we went to the movies. This place " tastes like my childhood" thank you for the nostalgia. It's nothing fancy, just some sweet ladies working behind the counter. Grab a meal here then go to St Patrick's park for a picnic. They also have burgers, Italian beef, and ice cream, plus soup! I'll be back!

Best food always. Best variety AND Best People working there…read more I've driven past this place for many years. A friend took me there,and been hooked ever since.

I drove from Chicago to Fort Wayne, specifically to go to a couple of restaurants, and this was my…read morefirst stop of the day. I parked out back, and walked through the kitchen (pretty cool). I took a seat at one of the stools at the counter. About those........this place has been around since the early 1900s, and you can tell. The stools were the size to fit people back then. My big ass barely fit on it, and this old timer next to me went to sit down, and missed the stool completely and almost took a tumble (thankfully he did not fall down). I placed my order for 2 hot dogs and a large Dr Pepper. How were they? Delicious! Coney Dogs- These dogs come with a loose meat style coney sauce, mustard and onions all on a soft steamed bun. The most awesome part, they are only $2.00 each! You can't get anything these days for $2.00. The dogs were delicious! I can see how they have been around 100+ years. If I wasn't going to another place to eat afterwards, I could have put down 4-5 dogs, easily. Service was very friendly, and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Would definitely stop back in if I'm ever near Fort Wayne again!

This is everything you want and need in a hot dog place! Cheap, an old restaurant lunch counter…read morevibe, and delicious dogs. Service was super quick, but lines do form quickly outside. Great lunch spot.

Great coney sauce & amazing root beer!! Just wish we had more in Kokomo than just oneread more

I'm sure this place is a nostalgic drive in for folks in the area. I personally thought the food…read morewas good but I expected it to be better honestly. I may try something else if we go again . Being my first time here i tried the spanish cheese dog & spanish cheese fries. I really enjoyed the Rootbeer Float. Service is fast & friendly.

Coney dog was on point. People Waiting in line, so I'm late…read moreto The party as a first time customer . Fast and fresh. Looking forward to next trip back.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed our Cowboy and Pizza dogs, as well as the poutine. All…read morevery tasty. There are helpful pictures of all the menu items, so you can buy with confidence. Cute little walk in joint with some outside seating.

Italian Beef purists will argue who makes the Italian Beef and you will hear of dozens of places…read morewith chains usually not mentioned. Since we don't live in an Italian Beef market (except for one who would not make the list) we are happy Portillos (a large chain) makes it so easy to take Italian Beef home. We usually buy 2 once pound frozen packs of Italian Beef. With it comes the gravy. Bread is one of the more critical aspects of a perfect Italian Beef. I once thought I could get it at home and was found I was wrong. A local Chicago bakery makes Portillo's rolls and I found I can get them at a Chicago grocery store for about one half what it would cost at the restaurant. Our freezer is stocked with Italian beef rolls to last perhaps another 5 pounds of meat or so. A one pound package is usually good for 2 dinners or several lunches. The trick is to have it a couple of times and go without for a while so that you crave it again. That way you will never get sick of it. Mishawaka is the closest Portillos' to Grand Rapids. When we're anywhere near here, we will always grab a couple of pounds to take home. Portillo's is definitely a favorite.

As always totally amazing. Believe it or not I got a chopped salad this time. Being gluten free I…read morehad to eliminate the little pasta noodles and it was still a great portion of a chopped salad. The decor is also so fun to look at!! Service is always spot on.

Waka Dog is the definition of "hole in the wall" local spot! My boys and I were visiting from out…read moreof town to catch a basketball game and wanted a quick bite to eat before we hit the road. Enter Waka Dog! When we walked in the door, I was getting the vibe that the decor had not changed in many years. From the classic Vienna hotdogs posters to the random hand drawn signs, I was getting excited because I had a sense it didn't even matter what the decor was because the food must be so good this place will NEVER shut down! Lol! But then I discovered the secret sauce. The lady that waited on us was one of the kindest humans I met! It was almost like she was family, and she was gonna make sure we were taken care of! Her service was amazing and she made sure our cups were full the whole time. Now to the food... I'm a sucker for a good old Maxwell Street style Polish sausage and they NAILED IT! No frills or remixing required...sausage, mustard, onions, sport peppers! Perfection! Not to mention the fries, which were a dark horse favorite. All in all, it was the perfect spot to feel at home before we headed home! Will definitely be back! Hopefully they wouldn't have changed a thing!

If you want excellent service and a family friendly experience with delicious dogs then this is…read moreyour place!