Coney Island Drive-Inn -- Brooksville This place is an…read moreinstitution, and if you haven't been, you need to go. Established July 7, 1960 -- same location, same World Famous Footlongs, still slinging them out of a kitchen that's clearly been doing this a long, long time. There's even a framed cease-and-desist letter from Subway's lawyers on the wall over the word "Footlong" -- they told 'em no. Fifteen years later, still hanging there, still called a Footlong. We had the Short Reuben Dog and the Long Chicago Dog, plus a side of fried corn and onion rings. April took great care of us -- sweet, and clearly not slowing down with baby #2 on the way. The Chicago Dog alone is worth the trip -- easily twice the size, cheaper, and better than a certain loud-on-social-media hot dog guy's version. Yes, that's a dig, and yes, it's deserved. Fried corn was a fun surprise, onion rings were solid, and honestly -- what's not to love here? One gripe: there's a credit card upcharge that isn't clearly disclosed up front. Worth knowing before you order. Otherwise, this is a bucket-list stop. Wish we lived closer. We'll be back -- someday, somehow.

It's been a while since I visited and last review, so I decided to enjoy a hotdog after a ride on…read moremy friend's horse. I ordered outside and decided to do a footlong Nathan Chicago dog. It was about 7.50 after paying in cash. I waited for a couple minutes, and it my name was called to pick up my order. I ate outside in a small bench. The hotdog was loaded with the toppings like relish, pickles, and peppers. I added mustard and ketchup too. The hotdog was plump, and the toppings were alright. It isn't as good as Portillos, but still decent for the price. It was filling for lunch too. The atmosphere is the same, but the party room in the back is now available in you have an extra air conditioned space to eat. It wasn't that crowded outside, but there were quite a few inside. I guess more people wanted the cooler area as it was a bit hot and humid outside. Parking can sometimes be hard to get in the front, so there is a back area too. There is a small stage for concerts now, but I haven't seen any yet. The mechanical horse still works, but the dino one was out of order, and the dolphin one looks to be gone. Staff is pretty quick and friendly. I am glad I ate here again on Sunday as the food was good and filling. No complaints for 7.50 on a footlong Nathan Chicago dog. Will continue to visit occasionally when I am in Brooksville. Overall: B

This was not the best dining experience ... but because we were looking for a hot dog we discovered…read morethe Krate -- an amazing venue where they are located. We came inside the small restaurant and perused the menu on the wall. There's only a small counter inside so plan to find a table and eat outside. I ordered their New York dog as a foot long and left off the onion sauce. So basically a longer steamed hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut. Unfortunately, the hot dog was not hot (temperature wise) enough. As I was already seated outside and had returned the french fries -- they were lukewarm-- to be cooked more and to be heated, I wasn't about to go back a third time. I didn't care for their fries as they are the coated type -- not my favorite -- but at least they were hot and fresher the second time around. My husband had their Chicago dog -- which only comes in a regular size (6") version. It had all the toppings on it, but he thought it was just okay, as well. With so much competition in the area, they will need to step up their game. The positives are that the prices were reasonable and that they give a military discount to veterans.

Before arriving at the Krate we had singled out TJ's for a Hot dog dinner. Nestled in amongst all…read moretypes and cuisines of this food village, we found TJ's. My wife ordered a foot long New Yorker and I had a Chicago dog. The dogs are steamed and are served up pretty fast. We also ate an order of fries which are coated. Our dogs came with soft drinks from the cooler. The hot dogs were just ok and the fries are battered (coated). Now we know.

Chicago Paulie's is the kind of dive that's absolutely worth stopping at for authentic Chicago…read moredogs, Polish sausages, and Italian beefs. Paulie is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. As a first time customer, he treats you like you've been coming in for years. I ordered a Chicago Dog and a Polish Sausage, both served on perfectly steamed poppy seed buns with Vienna Beef franks and sausages loaded with super fresh toppings. I also had to try the Italian Beef, served on a fresh French roll piled with tender, juicy beef and hot giardiniera. I spent six years working in Chicago, and Paulie is turning out Chicago classics that rival some of the best I had there. He's ranked #6 on Yelp's Top 100 Sandwich Shops for a reason. Stop by, grab some incredible food, and take a few minutes to chat with Paulie. You'll be glad you did.

I've only been to Chicago once, so I am certainly no expert on their local cuisine, but this food…read moretruck situated in a gas station parking lot made the Yelp list of top sandwich spots in the country, so I knew I had to stop by. The first time I came was right after that article, and there were about 50 people in line, so I left. This Saturday I stopped by at around noon, and I was third in line. WARNING: do not be in a rush! Your food is not coming out quickly. Paulie is a sweetheart, but he is a one-man show, and he likes to chat and get to know all his customers. They currently do not carry the full menu they show online, so I went with a Chicago hot dog, and the Italian beef sandwich. Paulie educated me a bit on the sandwich; if I wanted it juicy (with the sauce already on it) or on the side to dip into (yes, please, I'm a dipper), and how spicy I wanted it (more peppers, less peppers). After a nice chat with Paulie about politics, I headed home and dug in. The Chicago hot dog was perfect, although I had to remove the hot peppers. The sandwich was outstanding; the beef so tender, the peppers and onions adding depth, and the roll was so soft-I could only eat half, but the other half heated up nicely for dinner. Can't wait to go back!

Quite frankly, we decided to dine here based purely on the name of the restaurant…read more We ordered the street polish and The Godfather with spicy peppers, messy dog and jalapeño poppers. The hot dog was tasty and the bun was pillowy soft (way better than store bought!)

I guess it's been quite a long time since I talked about this place. I don't get to come here often…read moreenough because I'm just not in the area so much anymore. When I am nearby and I'm hungry though it's worth stopping to have a bite to eat. I took a friend to an appointment nearby and had time to kill so I came for lunch. The place looks almost exactly the same as it did the first time I came here. They are right near a train stop and there is one accessible space outside the building. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, but it is limited. The menu here has changed a little bit over the years, but they still have all the Chicago favorites that I enjoy. I've never had a problem with anything. I have had to eat here and that does keep me coming back. The people that work here are always friendly and they strive to make sure you get a good meal. And this occasion I wanted something a little different so I ordered a polish sausage Chicago style without tomatoes because I can't have them. The bond did fall apart a bit more than I like, but my meal was excellent. They always have very tasty french fries. I have tried several things over the years and feel confident and recommending their entire menu. And of course, if you are looking for a pizza puff, then this is one of the few places you can find them around the Orlando area. If you're looking for a good Chicago style, hot dog or Polish or any hotdog this is the local stop. They use genuine Vienna, beef products, which always brings the taste of home for me. They make an excellent Italian beef sandwich and have really good giardiniera.

While the selection is as limited as you'd expect of a hot-dog cart, I love the $3 large…read more(three-scoop) frozen lemonade. The lemon has chunks of peel in it, and the strawberry has seeds, and for $3 you get enough to give a horse a headache. I've seen "homemade" apple pies in the freezer section, and this lemonade is also called homemade, but in this case I'm inclined to believe because of the details; the woman running the stand explained that her husband uses real lemons and strawberries to make it. Also available but not reviewed: hot dogs (I'm vegetarian) and popcorn (I'm more or less allergic).

We love this place. First of all - the staff is great! Always friendly and helpful. And the food is…read morealways fantastic and super reasonably priced. We usually order online and pickup at their window on the back of the building. This time, we decided to order and eat inside. We ordered a regular sized cheese fries to share. They do not gyp you on the cheese - there is plenty and they are delicious. I got the regular sized sausage dog with the swamp relish - sooooo good. Their sausage has such a great flavor. My husband got his go to foot long chili dog with onions. That dog is literally $3.49, such a great deal. They also have real gator dogs, hamburgers, fish sandwiches and several appetizer type foods. Highly recommend!

Love this place. Stopped in for a couple Chicago Dogs and some Mexican Fries. These guys do not…read morescrimp on the toppings. They load 'em up!! Those dogs are dragged through the garden baby!! Great friendly service too!! Tell 'em BaddBob sent a ya!!

Great hotdog and great service, great little place in downtown Wintergarden, if you can find a…read moreparking spot

I went here twice because I wanted to give it a fair chance before leaving a review. The first…read moretime, they were out of the first few things I wanted, but I understood since I showed up about an hour before closing. What disappointed me more was that my hot dog didn't match the menu at all. Some toppings were missing while completely different ones were added instead. The second visit honestly wasn't much better. I tried the mac and cheese dog and both the mac and the hot dog were really dry. I actually like the vibe and location of this place, which makes this more disappointing to write. I'm hoping I just got unlucky twice because I do want to give them another shot in the future.

What can I say OMG the sausage polish wowow amazing the chili dog to die for…read more Awesomeness beef sandwich order the big one pleaseeee the beef the flavor the peppers the juice Lord . Great chili on the dog wow flavor bomb Good shakes great chocolate cake I mean awesome ps : onion ringsssssss yummmmm mmeltedddd cheese wow so good crispy tooo! If only they had it in Miami, but it's OK I can drive for this!

We were traveling in the Kissimmee area and noticed this restaurant and heard about it through…read morefriends. Wow we loved the hot dogs and Italian sausage dogs we got. My wife said her Italian Sausage dog was the best she has had in a long time! Recommendation though; when you order it make sure you tell them all the items you want on it because if you don't it comes plan! I loved my Chicago style hotdogs! Loved the flavor as well as the bread! Everyone was so nice and helpful! Definitely will be back next time we come to this area!

Hot Dogs 101: You don't serve your dogs on stale buns. A classy hot dog joint steams the buns just…read morebefore serving unless the customer wants the bun toasted. Pay attention to detail: if you don't know what a Chicago dog is then hang up your apron and step-aside. Service: Almost None. Ambiance: Generally dirty...tables are not being cleaned properly. Employees are not inspired.

Ambiance is what you would expect from a fun hot dog place. Service was excellent, the sweet girl…read moreat the front taking orders was 10/10. The hot dogs were so so good! Very comforting! They hit just like a ballpark hotdog and the Slaw Dog was my favorite!

My Dad and I absolutely loved this! We ordered the Honey Bunny and it was incredibly satisfying…read more Between the dog itself, the sweet sticky honey, the bacon, delicious cheese sauce, and even the bun, this was an amazing craft hot dog. We really liked the guy that made our hot dogs too, super nice guy. Highly recommend stopping here, Nathan's has NOTHING on this place.

Absolutely delicious vegan hot dogs! I had the Mexico City Vegan Hot Dog and it was !! Great…read moreservice and prices. The atmosphere is great as you can pick anywhere in the courtyard to sit. Great for families and dining alone :)