The workers were very friendly and this is a good spot to get a cheap bite late in downtown Lex. I got the BBQ Mac and cheese hot dog and it was solid drinking food. The Mac and cheese wasn't too flavorful, but I don't think it really matters because it was a good combo with the pulled pork read more

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Great Monday to Friday place to grab lunch in the heart of downtown Lexington. Open from 11:00 to 3:00 only. Great old school Hot Dog Stand menu. read more

I'm very disappointed with my recent experience. My order arrived with several missing items, which was frustrating enough on its own. When I reached out to customer service (Door dash) for help, the response was slow and unhelpful. Instead of addressing my concerns directly, I felt like I was being given generic responses that didn't resolve the issue. There was little effort made to correct the mistake or offer a timely solution, which made the situation even more frustrating. Overall, the lack of accountability and poor communication left a negative impression. I hope improvements are made in both order accuracy and customer support, as this experience did not meet basic expectations. DoorDash wanted to refund my money back to the store, which leave me out of $40 that I spent on this order. I'm upset because this was not what I expected to experience. It will be a long time before I return back. read more

Food is good every time I eat there... OMG soooo Good and service is good too so when you leave court go and get you some hot dog's....

Came here from Louisville for a little day trip to enjoy our anniversary (my boyfriend loves this place so I surprised him by driving all the way from Louisville to have one of his favorite spots) we came in and got our six dogs and casually mentioned our little story about the day and the very kind guy running the show gave us free hats and some dessert!! It really just filled my heart that he would do that for us on our silly special day! So shout out to him because he seems like a great guy! Also of course the dogs were awesome and the ale 8s were Icy 10/10 read more

I was so happy this place had a veggie dog on the menu! I'm a pescatarian but I love dogssss. They staff were so sweet and fast. Everything was fresh and I absolutely loved the potato salad. read more

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I've been bringing the kids here on bikes since pre Corona lol. We love it and a great bike ride with plenty of bicycle parking lol. Take the kids and get a dog and get some exercise Lexington!! read more

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This was my first time ordering and I ordered the 2 chili dog combo with baked beans, I got potato salad. Not a good start with me

Food was good, Polish sausage. staff, Chris and Marcus (owner) were excellent. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxzxxxcxxxxxxxxcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxccccccccc read more

Solid lunch spot. It's cheap, it's delicious, and the people are super nice. Just keep in mind that it's hot dogs and not fancy cuisine and you'll walk away full and happy. read more

The customer service was great. They acknowledged us as soon as we walked in. The food came quick and was very good. The employees were very approachable. read more

After spending a nice morning visiting Mary Todd Lincoln's House I was looking for a place to get a quick lunch. I stopped to visit Lexington's wonderfull library and S's HD S was right around the corner. I asked the friendly girl behind the counter the brand of hotdogs they sell and she told me they are Farmland brand. They sell a regular size dog and a double width, I ordered one of each, The dogs are all beef and are pretty tasty, I prefer a natural casing dog but these were ok, not exceptional for good. read more

Food is great, service with a smile and it's what you would expect a hot dog stand to be!!

On a sunny afternoon the old man and I made took an adventure over to Sam's Hot Dog Stand in downtown Lexington, KY. Sam's is a chain throughout Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. It has been a long time staple in Lexington, KY. Every Sam's Hot Dog Stand menu is built around the classic staples of the original restaurant. I tried two dogs, starting with the Chili Dog, mild, and added mustard, onions and cheese. It was served on a fresh, steamed bun. The dog was boiled, which is my favorite way to serve a dog, it had a decent snap and is all beef. The shredded cheese was just enough and the mustard was a good amount as well. The chili is old school, meat and sauce. It is slightly sweet and may have ketchup added to it. Everything was exactly how it should have been on a hot dog from a hot dog stand. It reminded me of hot dogs at a baseball park. My only real knock is that it would level the chili dog up with melted cheese or cheese sauce. I also tried the Slaw Dog. Again, the bun was steamed perfectly, and the boiled hot dog was pretty good. The slaw was crunchy, fresh and made daily in house. It had a slight sweetness. They give you a good amount to cover the dog. I do wish the slaw was a bit wetter to soak into the bun and make for a much nicer mouth feel and bite. Sam's offers all the classic options for a dog, mild or spicy chili as well as premium pork sandwiches. The service is very friendly. They have limited seating. The Fat Man says that Sam's Hot Dog Stand is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin. read more

I love their hot dogs with chili, mustard, onions and slaw. I always order 2 and wish I had a 3rd! Paired with an Ale-8-one, it's perfection! read more

If sams has 1000 fans i am one, if sams has 100 fans i am one, if sams has 1 fans i am one, if sams has 0 fans im dead. Good dogs for a food price, the hours are tricky because sometimes i wanna get a late night weenie and SAMS IS CLOSED. Usually open until 1 on weekends but sometimes they close early and it makes me sad. read more

All star dogs, great experience, great food, great customer service. A great place to visit while in Lexington, KY.

Went because of the reviews. I love a good chili dog. Imo this was not it. Also very expensive for what u get. I Was not impressed. They were friendly thro read more

I don't know what happened to Sam's hot dog stand I've been going there since I was a child when I was a kid to a teenager it was really good when it was on New circle road the one downtown used to be good too now that's the only one that's still open haven't been there in years well in about 2 years because the last time I went it's like they're hot dogs are awful I don't know why they changed their hot dogs but they're no good no more and it makes me mad cuz that was a place I really enjoyed it brings memories of me and my dad you know why can't people just keep it simple and original I'm glad it's still open I just wish it would go back to what it used to be years ago is a simple hot dog with chili and slaw a bag of grippos and a can la or a can of mountain dew it's still about the same but the hot dog quality is awful read more

I love Sam's Hot dog stand. It's my favorite go to spot downtown. It's relatively inexpensive and the hot dogs are great. I typically go for the mild mustard and onions on mine. But listen, they got Grippos!!! Who doesn't love hot dogs and Grippos? Typically I can get 2 hot dogs, chips and a drink all for around $7, for a downtown establishment, that is pennies, yall! No parking unless you find a spot on the street, but meh, its during the lunch hour so, just walk over... Not generally a long wait, I am usually in and out in about 5 minutes. Well, that is from the time I order, however sometimes if the line is long, you just have to wait to order, but they are usually quick on the draw. They have awesome milkshakes as well... its been awhile since I have had one, trynna watch my figure. read more

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Fckn awesome. Sam's is the king of dogs in the horse capital of the USA. *everything with spicy*

Cheap, quick, and tasty. They even have dessert ( a brownie). When my hot dog cravings need to be satisfied --- I head to Sam's.

After this place reopened, it's pretty great. Clean and friendly. But, sometimes, I get irritated with the people. No, not the employees. THE GUESTS! I've never seen so many people lackadaisically order from a menu. It's a hot dog stand for Christ's sake. You know what toppings come in a hot dog. Apparently, reading is hard. So what should be a simple order, turns into a ridiculous waiting game. It's like a tourist bus dropped a bunch of Japanese people that didn't speak English and sent them inside to test the patience of the staff. I love this place. They do hot dogs, not 3 course meals. Quit asking so many questions and let me get my hangover helper, dawg. read more

Offered to buy lunch for my friend and a few of hid employees IF they went to get it. Although I paid, he still noticed/complained that the prices have gone up with new owners and also said they "put nothing on them"... meaning chili, cheese, etc, even though you now have to pay extra for it! II only had one and he was correct. A very bland, plain hot dog, not the same as it was in the past with multiple prior owners over 30 years. Disappointed; may not return. read more

The staff here is awesome!!! Their milkshakes are the best in Lexington!!! I can't get a milkshake better anywhere else, I wish they were open on the weekends so I could have their milkshakes!!! Oh well I still get a couple a week and they're awesome!!! Their hot dogs are really good too, as long as you get them without ketchup (I'm from Chicago) we don't put ketchup on hotdogs!!! read more

This has to be Lexington's most special hot dog go to spot. Every town should have a downtown hot dog place. Sam's hot held up to the downtown tradition. The hot chilie dog was yummy. The chillie was thick and packed with flavor. The hot dog was a creamy style and just melted. Service was great with COVID only 4 people were allowed in. The staff reminded people of the mask requirements, they complied. read more

An okay spot to get a bite to eat in downtown Lexington. When I worked downtown, I'd occasionally stop here for lunch. The food is pretty decent (for what it is, hot dogs) and service is adequate, but the place is tiny and there's not a lot of room to sit, and it's not always exactly clean and neat there. The place has the odd quirk that, because it's right across the street from both the Fayette County and Federal courthouses, it looks like a blue-collar dive-joint but at lunch its crammed with lawyers. It's not a bad place, not at all, just know it's a hole-in-the-wall hot dog joint. It's about as good as a decent fast-food place. read more

Speed is their specialty. A solid place to grab a hotdog if you're in a hurry downtown even have a decent milkshake and some good sides.

This place is amazing. Reasonable prices, amazing food, and awesome local owners. I got a veggie dog with relish, slaw, and beer cheese and it was life changing. We will absolutely be back! read more

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Sam's is great for a simple, quick, easy meal! The staff is always friendly, they'll talk to you while fixing up your food. They have an awesome selection of chips, sides, and drinks. My personal favorite is simply two hot dogs with chili, cheese and onions with a bag of Grippos and an Ale 8! The BBQ sandwich is also pretty great, especially with slaw added. There's no bells and whistles here, but sometimes it's great to go for a simple hot dog. read more

In the mood for a chili dog- first time here. Not the best chili dog I've had, but it was good. For 8.85 we got 3 beef hot dogs with toppings, plus chips and a drink. Wasn't a very long wait to receive my order and the cashier was very helpful and friendly. read more

It's fast, it's good and staff are nice but it's still hot dogs Also they have cherry ale 8.

We were downtown for Spotlight Lexington checking out the concerts and really craving Ale-8. We searched far and wide and finally tried Sam's and they pulled through. I eventually went back and grabbed a hotdog and a peanut butter shake, which were both solid and very reasonably priced. Despite lines out the door, the staff was very courteous and quick with my order. I'm a fan! One note: I think their normal hours are from 10-4:30 on weekdays, so lunch is your best bet. read more

Sam's is originally a West Viginia based operation and their sauce recipe is typical of that found all over the Tri State area of Huntington, W.Va., Ashland, Ky., Ironton, Oh. In fact, when you mention having a hot dog in those parts it is simply assumed you mean a hot dog with some version of this classic sauce - without or with onions and/or slaw. Sam's offers barbecue sandwiches, and I think they're good, but it's not the "smoked for 12 hours" pulled pork which has become all the rage these days. Stick with hot dogs - the mild for sensitive palates and the spicy for those who prefer a bit bolder taste. No fries here, but potato chips do just fine and there's the loaded potato salad available for a more substantial side. It's a hot dog stand, they've got a tasty sauce, and a couple of them with a bag of chips and a drink makes a nice lunch. Inexpensive, too. read more

By no means is this a fancy operation. What you see is what you get. But what you get is inexpensive and delicious. I heartily recommend this to anyone in the area. I just wish it was closer to where I live. read more

The day that I happened into Sam's, it was populated by suits (probably lawyers from the courthouse across the street) and Lexington PD officers. I'd passed Sam's so many times, I had to stop in and check-it-out. I ordered two dogs with slaw, a nice combination for a change. While these aren't pedigree dogs, they're OK, and cheap. While I don't make it a habit to eat this tubular meat, sometimes my stomach barks for one. read more

Sam's is a standard hot dog spot in the heart of downtown across from the courthouse on S. Limestone. I pop in here now and then, especially when I'm enjoying some event downtown and just want something quick and easy. They offer beef, turkey and veggies dogs as well as a polish sausage. Chili comes mild or spicy, with numerous toppings of your choice. I usually get the spicy chili with slaw and relish. Combos come with chips and a drink and two dogs of your choice; three if you're really hangry. There's also a pork sandwich, some dessert items, shakes and a couple of kids options. The pork sandwich and sausage are in the combo choices as well. There's seating inside and out, with a copy or two of the Herald-Leader to read over. Drinks come in fountain or bottled form, from Ale-8 and Pepsi products to root beer, Coke, tea or water. They also serve shakes, which I haven't tried yet. Prices are modest, as you might expect, with a regular dog going for $2.17 and combos ranging from $5.08 to $8.35. I've always received very nice service there, even when it's been very busy there. Simple dealings for a simple hot dog stand. I hope it stays a staple of downtown for many years to come. read more

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I had such high hopes and have heard so many good things about them I was glad I had the opportunity to try. The prices were a little high, so I figured they would be outstanding, boy was I wrong! They were small hotdogs and there was nothing special about them. I've had better gas station hot dogs than what I received today. They were small hot dogs left soaking in hot water, just didn't have that good of a flavor. I was better off going to thortons or speedway and get a much better product. If u want to throw your money away then sure yah go here, but I myself won't waste my time or money at this place read more

The downtown location of Sam's Hot Dog Stand can be difficult to access if you have to park, however it's worth the frustration on main st to grab a seat and enjoy one of these fantastic franks. With toppings that I would have never imagined myself adding to a hot dog (Cole slaw/pickles) Sam's not only give you service with a smile, but suggestions with one too! The staff are always friendly and willing to help, and never rush you even though the line may, literally, be out the door and down the sidewalk. As a staple in Lexington's downtown, Sam's is an A+ establishment with A+ service to boot. Grab one when you're downtown, you'll thank me, I guarantee, these aren't your mamas hot dogs! read more

Stopped in the late afternoon to Sam's...the two employees were friendly though we're clearly much more focused on their evening plans than on taking my order but that being said the hot dogs were basic. They do offer a variety of toppings if that's your thing. I got the scaled down version which was the all beef hot dog with chili onion mustard. I didn't even taste the onion there was so little on it and there wasn't enough chili to even make a mess with. So basically I paid $3.19 times two for two basic hot dogs. On a brighter note they do serve Diet Mountain Dew. read more