First time we tried them! Loved the Seattle dogs! It's so juicy w/the cream cheese, onions &…read morecoleslaw veggies!

Postmates will deliver your street meat and Dirty Dogs did not disappoint! We tried the spicy dog,…read morebeef dog, and polish dog. All were perfectly cooked, but I'd say the spicy dog was the favorite and polish dog was the least favorite. We ordered different toppings on each and all were done correctly, with just the right amount. Delivery was fast and the dogs were packaged well. Will definitely order again next time the craving strikes.

thank god they reopened as a food truck. Please look them up on facebook-- they post their schedule…read moreevery monday around 11am. my boyfriend and i were on a quest to find the best philly in the greater seattle area, and this is HANDS DOWN the best place. seriously, after going from place to place and eating disappointing philly after disappointing philly, biting into this was like... i wanted to cry. it instantly brought back memories from my hometown and my childhood (i grew up in atlanta and worked at a philly place for a while). their black bean burger also literally changed my (food) life. i never really gave black bean burgers a second thought and then i tried this one, and i realized too late that now i'm spoiled, because no other place around here does black bean burgers the way this place does. we love love love when this food truck comes around bellevue, and we're visibly dismayed when we learn all too late that we accidentally have missed them for the next two weeks. we even recently decided not to eat at too many food trucks because they're usually a bit pricy, but we made an exception when it came to this one. literally a conversation i had two days ago with my boyfriend: me: so i know we said no more food trucks... bf: no more food trucks me: but charlie's buns n stuff is here today bf: ... ok maybe food trucks just for today ok i'll stop gushing

Saw Charlie's on the Seattle food truck website and decided to check it out. There are a lot of…read morefood truck options in downtown Seattle and SLU, and it's really hard to find gluten free options with trucks. This one has gluten free and vegetarian available! My coworker got the chicken cheesesteak with regular tots and I got a beef cheesesteak on a gluten free bun. Portions are huge, food tastes great, and they were quick. The only thing that could have made this any better is if they ever offered cheez whiz, but it was still excellent. Check the website's schedule since the truck bounces around, but when it's downtown it's at McGraw Square across the street from Bartells. And if the weathers nice out there is seating available in the park.

I love wings so I tried the 6pc party wings & fries from the SWAGG-N-WAGON WINGS & THINGS food…read moretruck. The crisp on the wings were amazing and they had one of the best waffle fries I've had. Wings were lightly seasoned. I scanned the online menu to decide whether to come here and I just assumed it would come with their special sauce. Two hot sauce and two ketchup packs were included. I didn't realize it until later and it wasn't enough really for either wings or fries. It was my fault to not check or ask about their special sauce, but apparently you can buy them by the bottle. The Westlake Park plaza was a nice location as there are plenty of tables/seats setup in the square. I'm definitely adding this food truck to my work lunch rotation.

It's nice to have rotating food trucks on the daily at Westlake Park. Especially now that the…read moreweather is nice, ya gotta go out and eat outside at the Park, if you're in the area. The Westlake Park Food Truck Pod is convenient and easy to access once you're downtown. Located right by Westlake Center, the four, rotating trucks are parked right in the park by the outdoor seating area. There are also some trucks along the curb of the park. Trucks are usually here during weekday lunch hours, but some will be available in the evening. The truck schedule is usually accurate on seattlefoodtruck.com for Westlake Park, so I usually check out the site before making my way. And it gets a pretty good crowd of visitors and those who work in the area, especially for more popular trucks. Visiting in the summertime for some live music, too! I'm glad to have this option so close to where I work. For when I wanna go outside and eat al fresco, I know where to turn to.

my #1 top pick for seattle dogs. rain or shine, drunk or sober, i will walk miles for this dog…read more have been doing such for years now. only place i'll go for the dog. to each their own when it comes to how you like your dog done up, but they never disappoint. they've got all the good toppings, which i sincerely appreciate, and the quality is always consistent. personally, i do the hot link seattle style and whatever i end up putting on there, i always add some extra jalapeños on top for the walk home. even if you choose to wait and partake at home, they're the only dogs i know that can last the journey home without falling apart or getting soggy. built 2 last. regarding the service, it's been the same guys out there every weekend since i've been going. they're always nothing but real good energy and super funny. plus they always have the good music playing, which is nice for when the clubs let out and you find yourself posted up in that line. even then, the guys have their system down to a T. so even at their busiest time of the night, the wait is never too painful. whenever people ask me where to go for the best seattle dog, there is only one place i direct them to that hits all the marks, and that's the hot dog stand by chop suey. i feel like it wouldn't be a complete night out in seattle without them. literal legends

The rudest hot dog stand we've ever been to! I understand they most likely deal with drunk…read morejabronies, but the five of us just went for a local, quick late night bite around 1am. First off, the only sign they have is three photos of a polish dog, hot link, or vegan dog all with relish and onions. The first three order, then we ask for two polish dogs, one with no relish just onions, and the two guys get really defensive, and start mansplaining that we're ordering incorrectly, we should order a NAKED dog. Hands us one dog with no onions, and we say we want onions, and they go "Bro I should just be SERVING not EXPLAINING" and we're like ??? Whatever. One dog down, meat and onions only. Next one, we ask for one regular polish dog and they start yelling about a Seattle dog vs a Naked dog and we have to be clearer if we wanted cream cheese and they complain some more to us not knowing how to order and when was it ever this difficult to just order a $6 hot dog on a late Saturday night!?!? Not everyone likes cream cheese on their freaking hot dogs or knows the proper hot dog terminology we just want food!!! JFC.... Needless to say, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly special about this one hot dog stand, out of the dozens within a square mile in Capitol Hill. Do yourself a favor and avoid getting lectured in how to properly order a hot dog and go get the same exact thing from any of the other stands, since they pretty much taste the same.

Jack's BBQ is a staple Washington chain known for their Central Texas-style BBQ. They have…read morelocations in South Lake Union (SLU), SODO, Columbia Tower, Bellevue/Redmond, Algona, Lakewood, and Federal Way. I have been to both their SLU and SODO locations. Their claim to fame is that "BBQ Sauce isn't needed - the meat is amazingly delicious!" However, they always provide BBQ sauce at the table and sell bottles of their BBQ sauce to take home, so not entirely sure how much they believe in their saying... On my most recent visit to the SLU location, a large group of co-workers and I went out for a celebratory occasion and ordered the: - SMOKED SWEET TEA ($4.50) - smoked brown sugar, simple syrup, and iced tea. This also comes as a cocktail with vodka ($14.50). This drink was honestly just alright and I probably wouldn't get it again personally. It had a slightly savory and smoky after taste, but kind of tasted like you just put a few drops of liquid smoke in the drink. - BUTTERMILK HUSHPUPPIES ($9) - golden brown and piping hot (like literally straight out of the fryer!) served with tartar sauce and honey butter. While they were super fresh and hot hot hot, they were a bit too dense for my preference. It was worth a try, but I would just stick with the regular buttermilk cornbread instead. - LONESTAR FRIES LOADED WITH QUESO AND BEEF BACON ($14.50) - french fries coated in velveta cheese with crumbles of bacon on top. One of my co-workers wanted to give this a try, so wasn't my choice or pick, but this appetizer was also pretty rich and dense. I also would not order this again as I found it too salty. - PICNIC ($98 - enough for four or more people to share!) - brisket, ribs, sausage, pulled pork, chicken, white bread, homemade pickles, jalapeños, and four sides. For sides, we chose the REMOULADE COLESLAW, BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD, QUESO MAC N CHEESE, and SWEET CORN PUDDING. Because there were 8+ of us, we upgraded the side sizes to 12-oz for $8, as part of the picnic deal. We additionally got a side of WAGYU BRISKET (a Wednesday-only special). - BRISKET/ WAGYU BRISKET - tasty, but surprisingly was on the drier side. I don't know if I really could tell the difference between the Wagyu and their normal brisket. I was expecting a much more moist piece of meat, but seemed kind of lean. - RIBS - these were my favorite in the basket. Sweet, juicy, and falls right off the bone! - SAUSAGE - they give you two types to try - spicy and cheese-filled. The spicy has jalapeño in it and definitely has a small kick. The cheese-filled is mild and slightly saltier. - PULLED PORK - also on the saltier side, but at least it's relatively moist and pre-shredded. - CHICKEN - mostly dark meat (which is my preference), but can't say there's really anything special about their marinade. Nothing to write home about here. - REMOULADE COLESLAW - your standard shredded cabbage coated in a sweet and slightly peppery and tangy mayonaise dressing. No complaints here. - BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD - this side is an ABSOLUTE MUST. My co-workers and I were blown away by how good the cornbread was here. It comes with a dollop (more like a scoop) of butter drizzled with honey, but even on it's own, it was absolutely amazing. It was crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, like a good cake. - QUESO MAC N CHEESE - This side was evidently rich, but less rich than the Lonestar fries. It was creamy, savory, and came with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top. I liked that they used spiral macaroni as opposed to your typical half tube macaroni as it gave more texture and chew to the dish. - SWEET CORN PUDDING - I thought I would've liked this one more, but similar to the hush puppies, this dish was also too dense for my liking. However, it was a nice and sweet complement to the mostly savory dishes otherwise. **TLDR- for mains sides (as I've basically tried them all at both locations), I would recommend the ribs, buttermilk cornbread, remoulade coleslaw, Gramma's collard greens, and mustardy potato salad.** For dessert, we ordered one of everything off the menu and honestly, dessert was 10/10!: - PEACH COBBLER & ICE CREAM FOR TWO ($12) - this cobbler was fantastic. It was moist, gooey, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. It was served warm and the ice cream just melted right into it! - PECAN PIE -1996 TEXAS STATE FAIR CHAMP, ALA MODE ($9.50) - this pie was fantastic too. It was sticky, chewy, buttery, and everything a good pecan pie should be. No wonder it was a prize-winning dessert! - BANANA PUDDING WITH NILLA WAFERS ($6.50) - this pudding was creamy, rich, and full of bananas and whipped cream with strong notes of vanilla. The nilla wafers offered a nice crunch and love how they crumbled some on top of the pudding too! Service was wonderful and we got our food within 20 minutes after ordering. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

I'll admit, I'm a tough critic when it comes to BBQ because I make my own, while my wife handles…read morethe sides and desserts. So we definitely have our preferences when it comes to good BBQ. I ordered the Double Trouble ($35.99) with brisket and ribs. We received three pork ribs and about 2 1/2 slices of brisket. The brisket had a nice smoke ring, but unfortunately it was dry. Since we ordered later in the evening, it may have simply been toward the end of the night and the brisket had been sitting for a while. The ribs were just okay. They weren't fall-off-the-bone tender, which doesn't bother me, but they were missing some flavor. The BBQ sauce actually saved the meats. It added some much-needed moisture to the brisket and gave the ribs a better flavor. The combo came with your choice of 2 sides, my wife picked collard greens and cornbread. I also added another order of collard greens ($6.49), ranch beans ($6.49), and the bread mix with white bread, pickled onions, homemade pickles, and jalapeños. The collard greens and ranch beans were both good, and I really liked the pickled onions and homemade pickles. My wife wasn't a fan of the cornbread because it was extremely sweet, she said it was more like cake than cornbread. For dessert, we ordered the Peach Cobbler ($13.99). It came baked in its own individual tin, but it wasn't what we expected. The flavor was okay, but the center was very doughy and seemed like it may have needed more time in the oven. Overall, the sides were the strongest part of the meal. Unfortunately, when I'm ordering BBQ, the meat has to be the star, and the brisket and ribs just didn't do it for us. Not terrible by any means, but based on this meal, it wouldn't be at the top of my list for BBQ.

Finally. Good BBQ in WA State!…read more I knew I was on the right track because the owner was wearing a Franklin Barbecue shirt when I walked up. Franklin Barbecue is a legend that is "serving the best barbecue in the known universe," according to Texas Monthly. And the young owner/chef of the relatively new Smokestack Lightning BBQ is a Franklin disciple. But he's more than that. He has cooking experience in some of the best Seattle area restaurants, and he knows how to cook. His love for BBQ and all food is evident in both the name of the place (see book and TV show) and the excellent food. Smokestack Lightning is all about BBQ without shortcuts and high quality ingredients. The smoker is an excellent Lone Star Grillz trailer pit made in Willis, TX. The crew drove to Willis to pick it up and drive it back to Seattle. The brisket is high quality Painted Hills Natural Beef from Oregon. Other ingredients are also locally sourced, with a similar eye to quality that plays a big role in final taste. And that brisket? Juicy, succulent, and mildly smoky melt-in-your-mouth goodness--just as brisket should be. This is a BBQ trailer that moves around, and there are always little twists on the menu for the day. On the day I went, the brisket was dressed up with some amazing cider-braised smoked cabbage and a tangy golden BBQ sauce (all made in house). These were great accompaniments that paired well with the brisket (though the brisket was superb by itself), adding a hint of a reuben sandwich flair to the plate. The macaroni salad was superbly executed, as was the Texas-German style potato salad (with the mustard toned down just a little). Everything I had here was good, but I need to return (several times) to try some of the other items. They all look amazing. I didn't get to take too many photos, so I borrowed some from Smokestack Lightning's Instagram feed to flesh out the images here a bit. You'll have to find where the truck is going to be. Seattle Food Truck .com has the calendar, and the Facebook page for Smokestack Lightning also has notices about locations (but often late in the game). I will be back. Soon. I just wish they would try a few Eastside locations too.

Very tasty BBQ! Truly Good BBQ In Seattle is hard to find and this is cooked well and done right…read more Something I appreciate is that they do the sides well too which is rare. The beans, grits and desert were excellent. The mustard sauce grew on me, but I wish it came on the side instead of on top. I almost gotta take away a star for that Pillsbury canned "biscuit" though. Honestly, I'd rather not have a biscuit on my plate than suffer through that again. Your food is too good and that biscuit just doesn't stand up to it. With all that being said, you can keep the extra star because we are very happy and will be returning & that's coming from a picky bunch who is accustomed to real southern BBQ!

A classic lunch spot in Pioneer Square for good reason. This is probably one of the most reasonable…read moreBBQ prices for value I've seen in Seattle. While it's not the best BBQ, it gets the job done with great service and prices especially when you're craving it and in the neighborhood. I had the lipstick sandwich, which I got with beef brisket, and also comes with coleslaw, dill pickle, and mustard BBQ as toppings. The meat was tasty, and the toppings were well balanced. The bread was pretty standard as well. What really impressed me was the cornbread. It hit the perfect cornbread notes to my preferences - really rich, buttery, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture with prominent butter-corn notes. Seriously one of the best cornbreads I've had in my life! And such a great value at the way its priced, like the rest of the menu. Definitely check it out, if anything grab a piece of their cornbread.

This is a very very low for star. I actually had higher expectations of this place but was pretty…read moredisappointed. The place is pretty small but busy. They have a few seatings but not much and it can get cramped. Foodwise: Brisket sandwich: pretty good, the brisket was soft and flavorful. It's simple but satisfying Pork ribs salad: pork had barely meat on it, it wasn't tender and kinda bland, you definitely need the sauce. The salad was a bit much in terms of dressing. I wish they had the dressing on the side so I can put as much as I want. They were nice and gave us 3 ribs though instead of 2. Chili: came with chips. Pretty standard nothing special. Overall, it's a pretty average place. The service was good though. The people are super nice and price is good as well.

Upgrading to five stars - the team here is always friendly and the food is highly consistent -they…read moredo a great job with textures - crispy chicken strips, nicely breaded onion rings. Plus I love they know that lots of dips are important. Always get the spicy ketchup!

Big fan, great burgers and fast service. Personally this is one of my favorite burgers in Seattle…read moreright now. But this comes with a huge caveat. The real issue is the location. This is in what is essentially the food court of the Colombia Tower. If I didn't work nearby I likely would never come here. It's hard to park and what can I say it's a food court so the ambience is not great. As can be expected it also gets slammed at lunch time so get there early. Despite their quick service there is still typically a wait simply due to the number of patrons.