Smart location to be right by the Royal Botanical Gardens for those who don't want to eat in the…read morecafe at the RBG. It was kind of cool to see that diner look from the outside and from the inside. There's some seating inside but space is limited. Quite a few picnic-like bench tables outside. But the food isn't really worth the money. Small burgers and small hot dogs which are not even charbroiled. You literally can make better at home. I know that the location has been there for quite some time and it gives off that nostalgic feel. But I was kind of disappointed. To each their own but it wasn't for me.

Fabled family favourite for decades with all the hot dog flavour variety you could ever hope for…read more Poutine was rated "pretty good" by my discerning teen--high praise indeed. The cashier was patient and helpful with our big order, recommending things according to our little and big people's preferences. It was a beautiful day to eat at the picnic tables outside. Thanks to good monitoring by staff, the wasps stayed away from the trash, and they took care of a surprise visit by a raccoon!

What can I say about L.A. FRANKS?…read more It's a quirky little spot on Water Street North. Their menu signs are playful and bright. They've got terrific staff. They serve burgers, fries, shakes, hot dogs, poutine, onion rings, chicken and ice cream. It's home of the Holey Burger and fresh cut French fries. And they carry all the fixings you want on your hot dogs. Since 1993 they've been at it running this joint for 30 years which has become a Cambridge fixture. You cannot miss the bright yellow awning and colourful signs as you pass by this bright landmark. They're open rain or shine. From 11:30-8 daily. They sell sodas along with an ice cold drinks like their Strawberry Lemonade. It's pink and fruity, sweet and sour. Honestly they have the best chili cheese fries. Topped with zig zags of ooey gooey orange coloured cheese sauce that makes it oh so good. Also ate a KRAUT DOG - which comes topped with sauerkraut and bacon. You know the saying that there's always room for ice cream? They serve Shaw's Ice Cream made from 100% Canadian Dairy Cream in Southwestern Ontario. Carl Shaw founded Shaw's Ice Cream in St. Thomas, Ontario in 1948 but Tillsonburg is home to their new ice cream production facility. L.A. FRANKS serves up ice cream in cones, and they also make thick 20 oz Malted Milk Shakes, plus good old fashioned Ice Cream Floats. There was an era when I only ever selected Bubble Gum flavour everything, including ice cream cones. Fun fact that the place was named after the owners kids named Lisa and Adam hence L.A. Franks.

Great spot to grab a quick bite with a nice view! Who doesn't love fresh cut fries!!! Came here on…read morea Saturday afternoon and it was popping! More seats can be found over the hill. Got the frits as recommended by a friend, strawberry lemonade and a cheese burger, and it was all great and made fresh! Definitely will be back if I'm around the area!

The location is beautiful. Definitely social media friendly. I was greeted with a big smile as soon…read moreas I walked in. My order was taken promptly. Since it was my first time, I stuck to the original hottie smash burger and added bacon (the call it blessing the burger). I also ordered the cheese fries with bacon. I didn't notice until after I placed my order that you can get a mini smash burger. The portions are very big and the food.... WOW. I haven't had a burger this good since I tried Happy Burger in Toronto. The burger was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. The fries were so delicious. I forgot to mention that I also had them Cajun! If you are in need of a burger spot... try this place.. 10/10 I highly recommend and I promise you will not be disappointed.

Hands down the best smash burger in Hamilton. Service was great burger was seasoned properly with…read morenice crisp edges.

Stopped by for a quick fix of street meat after gassing up to get back on the highway, boy did I…read moreget wayyyyyyyyy more bang for the buck then I anticipated!!!! This is far more then your average Hot Dog vendor we get in T.O. Right from the welcoming Tiki decor I know this spot was something different.... The Jalapeño and cheddar sausage was out of this world and I had a side of Chilli that put anything else around to shame! The owners were awesome and very helpful making suggestions from their menu according to what I was feeling for. Oh... and btw... what other Hot Dog Stand offers Tiramisu ... that's right you heard me... Tiramisu for an on route desert!!!! You seriously have check this place out!!!

Great place for street meat and gracious hosts. Many delicious items for a very reasonable price.read more

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Inside was clean, small and trendy. There is limited seating…read moreand this place had a study flow of customers.. so be prepared to get your food to go. The Hot Dog was an experience. It was tasty but next time I think I'll get something not quite extravagant. 10/10 I highly recommend

I 10000% underestimated how big these would be when I ordered them on ubereats. I went in blind and…read morewanting to try something new but knew this was highly rated on both yelp and ubereats. I got the cheese bomb combo and the chocolate one because I was curious. The former is 4 cheese-filled sticks, 2 with hot dogs. The latter is a deep fried Mars Bar. All were delicious, though may have been a touch bland without sauces. So go nuts ordering sauce to break up just the cheese flavour. But honestly they were all good, but I only needed like one of these. Two if I were starving. Trying to have more has left me feeling gross because fried and cheese...but they were tasty and I wanted to try them all. I know nothing about the ambiance of the restaurant or service but this delivery was fast and well packed. I recommend but don't overorder!

The Good Dog Co. has been open for 2 weeks in a new indoor food court thing that went up where…read moreShoeless Joe's once was. Since they are new they're running cash-only, so make sure you have some! The staff is really polite and went above and beyond to make me feel appreciated. I chose the pulled jackfruit sandwich which came with Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce which was tasty! I subbed the vegan mayo for the scotch bonnet mayo because I wanted to add some heat. That was such a good call because that mayo is amazing. The employee made sure to check with me to make sure I knew it was spicy and then told me that all of their sauces are made in-house. As a major condiment fan, I love that and they even gave me a side of the Hennessy mustard on the side to try. It's good and the Hennessy really hits you upfront but doesn't linger in the aftertaste which was nice. They have a ton of options for both vegans and omnivores alike so I'd certainly recommend stopping by and trying out their menu. The staff said that of all the restaurants in the plaza they had the most vegan options which is cool! There are pre-assembled choices as well as ones that are customizable. Extra toppings are only $0.25 each, so you can make anything your own. I'll definitely come back!

There are hot dog stands and then there is Al's Hot Rod BBQ. The "Hot Rod" in the name made me…read morecurious so I had to check it out. It turns out the food stand is in the shape of a red hot rod! What unique idea! Makes you remember the name. It is located just outside a Canadian Tire Automotive Centre. They tend to sell hot rods so it is fitting to be there! Prices are about the same as at any hot dog stand in 2023. Small potato chip bags and pop is also sold. There is no free WiFi. The food stall is wheelchair accessible. There are no washrooms. There is free parking in the Canadian Tire private parking lot. Review 2023-072

Really surprised and impressed by the pizza here. Perfect thin crust with delicious tomato sauce,…read moreeggplants, chili crisp. Also tried a white sauce pizza but I prefer the red. It was delicious and I can't wait to try a Margherita slice next time. It's hard to find places that have this quality of pizza by the slice. Also tried their corndog, which is battered up and fried fresh. You can choose any type of hot dog with a chicken or vegetarian dog. Apparently they even have a vegetarian chili optio. Again, looking forward to trying next time. They have sandwiches as well. There are a few simple seats inside. Service is super friendly. I'm so happy to have found this hidden gem and will be back.

Cuts the mustard with me! Sometimes you are in the mood for…read morea hotdog with a little oompf and top dogs and juicy jumbos from the grocery store just won't cut it. With great toppings and a friendly staff to prepare them, this will hit the spot. Added bonus: it's great to support a local place that cares about where they source their product.

The. Best. Discovery. In. Hamilton. Thus. Far…read more OMG! I love places like this. Unassuming, unpretentious, and just offers no-frills good food and honest prices. That's this place! I thought my GPS was leading me astray - again! - when it took me through a downtown-y residential area with older, two-storey houses. However, when I saw the pack of cars parked on the side of the street, I knew something good MUST be around. :) As you enter, there's a counter with breads behind it and cash register. And on the other side, is where some magical stuff happens, i.e. the hot table. I hesitate even writing this here, but the prices are AH-MAZING. Chicken Parm sandwich sm for $5, lg for $6?? AND since they ran out of large buns, they gave me 2 smaller ones for $6?? WHA...I'm not good at math, but isn't that like B1G1! I really hope that the owners can't decode my shorthand. Anyway, I didn't even explore the back room and that's where, apparently have cold cut sandwiches...which are also supposed to be good. Sandwich comes on one of the buns they bake on-site, your choice of spicy or mild tomato-based sauces, fried onions, and like 2 pieces of nicely seasoned Chicken parmesan. So delicious that you don't care if you're outside, sitting on the curb, eating it with sauce and onions dripping all over your shirt. Looking like a complete schlameel. Check this place out! P.S. SHHH...and don't tell too many people about it.

A local gem! Nobody but the locals know about this! I heard about Bonanza's through word of mouth…read moreand came here for lunch. As a family owned Portuguese bakery, they serve their signature sub-sandwiches: turkey, Black Forest ham, prosciutto, veggie, all but the kitchen sink. Not only are their buns freshly baked in house - they taste amazing and most sandwiches are only $3. What a deal! They also serve other lunchtime dishes like lasagna and soup but their sandwiches are to kill for - think Black Friday or Boxing Day frenzy. It's that good. They also have freshly baked goodies but it's first come first serve. Come with a few bucks and leave with a huge lunch. Pro tip: the Black Forest ham sandwich is superb.