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    Shorty's

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Walter W.

    Mr. Bryan McVay owner and restaurateur has done it again! Created a slice of Americana on the historic downtown McKinney Square. Hot dogs, sandwiches, burgers, and cocktails served inside an old building renovated to perfection. The atmosphere is inviting with kitchen up front and visible. The long bar and seating is reminiscent of days gone by. Outside dining underneath umbrellas on the spacious walkway directly across from the courthouse is great for people watching. Every plate of food was eye catching and mouth watering. I'm a huge hot dog fan and ordered the original coney with fries and a drink. It was everything I had hoped for. Bun , dog, and chili was delicious. The chili was smooth and seasoned right. The onions on top made it memorable. This restaurant has its own vibe and stands alone in the ever growing hot dog sector. The staff was attentive and caring. I'll be back for more and to try everything on this menu. I predict this one location will expand soon. I highly recommend this restaurant. See you there soon !

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    Jennie S.

    I am giving Shorty's the benefit of the doubt because this was their opening week and they were clearly still ironing out the wrinkles, but they had some really really great food and I know they will figure it We stopped in here on a whim while walking around downtown and needed a quick bite. There is limited seating inside, mostly 2 person tables or bar seating, but the vibes are perfect -- wow! We loved the decorations and view of the grill. While waiting for a table there are plenty of shops to check out around the downtown square. Unfortunately, once we were seated we waited a significant amount of time before anyone stopped by our table & also waited a while for our food. The staff was apologetic and explained that they are still learning the ropes and getting staff online - I don't expect this to be a universal experience. Prices are very reasonable, but they do align with the portion sizes. The menu is small, but has unique flavors for hot dogs, burgers, and fries a long with the classics. We opted for burger, fries, and a hot dog and were blown away! With the first bite of the burger, it flew to the top of my "best burger" list! The gravy on the poutine had a robust flavor profile and was perfectly salty, I would love if there was a bit more cheese. The cony style chili paired perfectly with the crispy french fries! We did not get a drink during this visit, but I would love to come back for one because their cocktail menu was well crafted and pours around the restaurant looked amazing.

    Jessica M.

    Nice addition to the square! I've dined in once and it was really good, but my take out order not so much. For that reason, I recommend eating in!! The interior is really cool and I like all the added decor, like the TV's near the back of the restaurant and the sign that shows what song is currently playing. It's a really retro kind of vibe. I like that Shorty's is open late and you can come here to get a quick bite. We got a standard hotdog and tasty smash burger, along with the truffle fries the first go around and everything tasted good. Food price is super reasonable as well!

    Bethany H.

    Excellent service and food. The place was very clean and it was relatively easy to get a spot at the bar around 12:45PM for 1 person. Food isn't sloppy, just very good. Excellent dogs and truffle fries.

    Chicken Bacon ranch sandwich was great
    Chris L.

    Food was ok. We ordered two hot dogs, one plain and one with chilli and a chicken bacon spicy ranch sandwich. Sandwich I recommend. Bacon was crispy and chicken was well cooked wasn't dry at all. I opted for it because it was the only thing with greens on it. The ambiance was great and loved the vibe. The venue looked beautiful, restored the charm and intrinsic feel of historic McKinney. Did wish for more green items like a salad. Maybe they'll add it later. Overall, a good spot for greasy food and drinks. A great addition to the square. Also, service was great they were very nice and attentive.

    Double smashburger, hotdog and fries.
    Papa T.

    Good food on McKinney Square. Not a lot of seating. We sat outside, there was an festival downtown and we could hear a band playing.

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