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.

It's okay. It is not as good as when Bill was alive. Seems like he cared more about the customers,…read morenot as much as the new owners but, still good

I have nothing bad to say. I happened upon this little cart on a Thursday afternoon just as I was…read morecraving a hotdog. They have about five of their own custom menu, but they can do pretty much anything you ask toppings wise. No chili available however. Apparently there's some weird city ordinance that won't allow for it. But the dog is pretty solid. They also have canned sodas and chips.

Four thirty Sunday. Says they close at 5:45. So glad I drove to a ghost location.. no cart , no…read moredogs.

Wow oh wow. I'm from Cleveland, Ohio, but I absolutely love the city of Chicago and try to go at…read moreleast once a summer and one of my favorite things to get is a Chicago dog. This place was so fantastic as far as the Chicago dog and we got an Italian beef sandwich as well as Nana's meatball subs only available on Wednesdays. I thought it was absolutely fantastic food. I'm pretty sure the guy that took our order was the owner because he said that was his Nana in the kitchen making meatballs. The service was outstanding and the price is very reasonable and the quality of food was fantastic. I also like all over the walls. You have the Chicago field with a lot of bears Blackhawks and Cubs memorabilia I will absolutely come back to this place again on my next trip to Florida.

Clean eat-in or take out hot dog joint. In the place where Mr. Bones was…read more Beef sandwich is amazing good. I like the tamales.

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!

These are amazing hotdogs and two of the friendliest owners around. Super cool to have hotdogs out…read moreon the water when you're hungry! Definitely 10/10! They have polish sausages too and free popsicles for kids! All in all this hot dog boat is amazing. Go check it out!

Still the best hot dog in Tampa! Good service too. Thank you!…read more A tad expensive for hot dogs, but so is pretty much every place these days.

Absolutely fantastic stop after a three hour drive!…read more Clean. Air-conditioned (thankfully because it's 100°). Friendly staff. I got Mel's special which had mustard, relish, peppers, and pickles on it. Everything seemed authentic to Chicago style hot dogs. Fries. The fries. Just... this is the way fries should be. Eff that coating that other restaurants put on their fries to make it more crunchy - these fries are the real deal. I also got cookies, because why not. The staff said that they cooked them daily and they tasted like cookies, so . 5.0/5.0 - as long as I don't get diarrhea in 3 hours, this'll be a regular stop during Tampa concerts going forward.

I don't eat burgers often, although I love them, so when I do it's gotta be good…read more We went to Engine No 9 for the 4th of July, and it was outstanding! We arrived at 5:30 and it was packed, but a table opened for us within two minutes. The ambiance was awesome, with each table having its own miniTV! Guests didn't have to choose between watching Wimbledon or the World Cup (or anything else they chose). Such a clever idea and probably great for entertaining kids, too. The server was prompt and friendly, and we got our drinks and app ordered immediately. We split the corn dog as an appetizer (felt right for 4th of July), and my husband declared it was one of the best he ever had. A great ratio of the sweet fried dough and salty hot dog. Definitely a reasonable portion to split as an appetizer and still have room for an entree. We got the tomato and corn salad as a side, which was a nice palate cleanser. I got the bacon cheeseburger (sub a pretzel bun, which you can absolutely do) and my husband got the Van Helsing. Both were excellent. He got regular fries and I got sweet potato fries and a side salad, also fantastic. My meal was exactly what I wanted - a classically delicious cheeseburger (I removed the bacon and put it on my side salad, which I highly recommend). My husband's had perfectly cooked garlic cloves and a nice zest with the jalapeños. They also had a great tap list to go wash everything down! We left stuffed but not feeling like we were going to die. It was a wonderful experience for start to finish and we'll be back!

Went here based on reviews and recommendations and it did not disappoint. I was lucky to get a seat…read moreat the bar because it was packed at 6 pm on a Friday night. I got the crispy duck wings (and do not know why I didn't take a picture ) but they were very crispy and very good. They came with 2 sauces, which I did not try because they said they were a bit spicy and I don't like spicy, but they were plenty good on their own. I ordered the One Bad Pig with a side of sweet potato fries and of course had to get an extra side of tator tots because I love them. The burger was very good and juice, hard to eat because it's so big, but I managed to do it. The tots were crispy just like I like them and the fries were your typical sweet potato fries but very good. The service was attentive and good and it seemed to be a local crowd and was a nice vibe. It is off the beaten path so not too touristy but the locals know about it so it gets crowded. I highly recommend this place for a burger if you are wanting one!!

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 :)