NFB location: When I first heard about this place, I thought that bald guy who ran the Truman Show also ran all of these places. Then I realized it was "Ted's" and not "Ed's" and now I like them a whole lot more. Their Italian sausage is good, their burgers are nice, their footlongs and regular dogs are better, and their Polish is the piece-de-resistance, whatever that means. It's good. Very good. And their chocolate milkshakes are muy excelente, if a little smallente. What to get: Polish Sausage and Chocolate Shake. What else: Footlong dog, regular dog, Italian Sausage, Loganberry on tap. There's a few Ted's around and they all seem to have the similarly high standard. I would bring out of towners here. That's how good it is. It's Buffalo's "Portillos", only because it's Buffalo, there's like 10 of them instead of 100. There's also one in Arizona and believe me, it's better than any other dog you'll ever find in Arizona. Except this one Yorkshire Terrier named Greyfriars Bobby. Been coming here a lot recently because their delicious juicy yummy Polish dog really is one of the best around. Nom nom nom. This place is a definite destination for any tourists to the Buffalo area, and I recommend their 3 best menu items - the regular hot dog, the Polish, and the choc shake :) ******* old review Ted's Hot Dogs. Every city has it's "thing", and Buffalo has more than its fair share. Ted's is one of them. There is a typical Buffalonian style of hot dog, famously served at Zorba's, Abbott Hots, Hot Dog Heaven, etc... this is not it. The type of hot dog served here is an entity unto itself. They have dogs, footlong dogs, Polish and Italian sausages too... and some burgers. I heard the Onion Rings are good, but I don't get those. I'm not crazy about the fries. Their chocolate shakes are usually good, and are fairly cheap with the ridiculous price of choc shakes these days. They are pretty small though and not by any means the best you can get in the area. The dogs here are really, truly flame grilled... it's hot as hell near those grills and you can see the sparks fly. It gives the dogs a char-burned, crunchy crispy outside, they have a real snap to them more than any other dogs I've had, particularly in this area. I've never been a fan of green relish, but their red sauce is pretty good. For drink, you have to get Loganberry, because it's a local specialty. Did you know there is a Ted's in Arizona? It's true. There is a Ted's in Tempe, which is in the greater Phoenix Metro area. It's absolutely bizarre to see a little slice (or roll) of Buffalo in the middle of the desert. Very cool though. Well done Ted's. There are about 7 Ted's in WNY (estimated), and they're all almost identical, so whichever one you go to, you should be in for a pretty good meal. Nom nom nom. I'm giving it a five but if you only had 1 chance to get 1 dog in Buffalo, I'd say check out Zorba's or Abbott Hots instead. If you're in Phoenix, however, this would be the dog of choice. Let me say a few things about Buffalo. Buffalo has some of the best * food on earth. What Buffalo is famous for is Wings and snow. And Niagara Falls. And never quite winning any sports championships. But it should be famous for food in general. I'm talking cheap, local, original, unique food perfection, and tons of it. This city is an absolute foodie paradise. It has some amazing Thai, Chinese, Indian, Puerto Rican, BBQ, Polish... it has my fave Italian on earth (Michael's among many more), it has the best Chicken Souvlaki on earth (Alton's, among many more), the best Pizza on Earth (Imperial, Paulys, Bozannas, Zips, and many more), the best Wings by far (Zips and many more), the best meat sandwiches (Charlie The Butcher's and more), the best bar food, the best fish sandwich (Bailey Seafood), it's just incomparable as far as small towns go. I got very lucky when I randomly ended up living there and was able to discover all this culinary magic over time. original review Ted's is as good as it gets. Some of the most delicious hot dogs you'll ever eat. Good burgers Dirt cheap prices. Fantastic polish dogs. Luscious footlongs. Loganberry. It's all here and it's quintessential Buffalo. Mmm-mmmm. P.S. A really cute girl works here. read more

What isn't to love about Ted's, they have foot log hotdogs, loganberry, and fresh french fries. With multiple locations around WNY, and a soon to be downtown location, this is a sure stop for those who are looking for a packed meal on the go or a nice summertime cheat meal ;). Pro tip, the kid's meal is plenty of food, and will cost you around $5 versus a normal meal, which could be around $8. Also helps portion control! read more

CHARCOAL!!!! Ted's cooks their food on the grill the old fashion way, with charcoal. It makes all the difference. If you're not privy to the wonders of a backyard BBQ on a charcoal grill, than boy you are sure missing out. Ted's is simple; get in line, (I always feel like I'm waiting for a roller coaster haha), read over the menu which is conveniently posted on the wall above the grill. Order up a dog and choose your drink. They have loganberry on tap, another uniquely Buffalo item. Have the staff slop toppings on your meat, and go enjoy. It has a strangely cafeteria feel to it, all comfort. The food is killer. Regular dog, footlong, burger, chicken sammy, sausage, all cooked over an open flame with beautiful lumps of charcoal fueling the fire and adding the flavor. The dining area at Ted's is also pretty cool furnished with old-school fast food benches all around the inside and a nice size patio outside overlooking the scenic Niagara Falls Blvd. One of the other things I love about this place is the vinegar. They have a station dedicated to vinegar and for those who like fries, you know why. It's the red headed step child of the fry condiment community. Ted's glorifies vinegar; add it to your wax paper bag-o-fries for a life changing flavor experience. Ted's is a staple place in Buffalo. I always recommend it because it is always good. It truly is backyard BBQ in a restaurant format, comfort included. Now if you could bring your cooler with you too, I might never eat anywhere else. read more

This is hands down one of the best restaurants I've ever been too. I've been going here for years with family and it really makes the summers here enjoyable. I think this Ted's is one of the places that really gives the City of Buffalo it's reputation for good food among outsiders I've spoken to. read more

I loved the hotdogs. If i would have known i should have gotten a footlong but try the onion rings you wont regret it. I went on my lunch break and I give it five stars to try. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Amherst, New York

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We love ted's They always have consistent quality and great portions. A long time favorite.

I must admit - I hated this place the first time I came here. But then I later just realized that it was just all bad company. Who knew you could get turned off by a strange girl chomping on 2 footlong hotdogs and an order of fries? From then on, I made every reason to dislike Ted's like oh they just burnt the crap out of my hot dog. But you know, reflecting back, I was childish because the burned hot dog is damn good. That's what makes it good! Just watching them burn the crap out of your hotdog and cutting it with that two pronged weapon in swift motions and the hot bubbles from the casing. Yessss! Yummmm! I'm not a big fan of hot dogs to begin with cause of the mysterious meats in it so I get their all beef hotdog - probably not all beef but let's just pretend together! The only qualm I have with Ted's is that it's pretty pricey for the food you get. read more

I'm not sure why I haven't seen this concept exported to other cities. It's pretty simple. You order a burger or hot dog, they grill it on a charcoal grill in front of you, ask you how to want to dress it up, and then give it to you. It's backyard grill taste year-round without having to pull the old Weber out of the garage. Toppings for burgers and hot dogs are very standard and include ketchup, mustard, relish, diced sweet onion, sweet relish, cheese, pickles chili, lettuce, tomato. I think their fries are rather good and their onion rings are super tasty. The onion rings aren't those thick ones with a lot of batter -- they are thin and crispy and crunchy. I've been going to Ted's with my family since I was a little kid. It will always have a soft spot of nostalgia for me. Plus, this place serves Loganberry, a great Buffalo tradition. It's a soft drink flavored like, well, loganberry. I've never had an actual loganberry, seen a loganberry or seen anything else ever flavored like loganberry. For a long time, I thought "Loganberry" was just a made up brand name for the flavor of this soft drink that seems to only exist in Buffalo NY. Do yourself a flavor and try the loganberry. read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Two regular hot dogs, a regular cheeseburger, fries, a diet Coke and LOGANBERRY! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Amherst, New York

Ted's Hot Dogs was a staple of my childhood growing up outside of Niagara Falls, NY. Even after not having eaten it for several years, I could still close my eyes and taste the chargrilled hot dogs, cheese fries, and Loganberry. After being separated for far too long, I brought my fiancee here on Sunday. I had the exact order that I mentioned above and, thankfully, it all tasted exactly how I remembered it. I could talk about service and cleanliness, both of which are always great, but the most important part of Ted's for me is the nostalgia. Keep doing what you're doing, Ted's. And I'll keep coming back for my footlong with mustard and onions, order of cheese fries, and Loganberry whenever I'm hungry for a little comfort and childhood nostalgia. read more

Go, no explanation should be needed. Ted's has been a fixture forever in this area. It's not a gourmet burger or anything like that and shame on you for asking. Go to Grover's or Vizzi's to the odes to large amounts of beef. What they do here is not rocket science, flame, meat, meat, flame, now have at it. The results are predictably satisfactory and will shut up the hungry noises in your gullet. These folks added Johnny Ryan's sodas to the drink selections. Under $10 bucks for a lunch, better than anything king or clown related, yup And get a teddy bar for dessert, it's okay, I won't tell. read more

We saw this little place as we were passing by so I looked it up on Yelp and it got great reviews so we decided to try it. We were not disappointed! The onion rings were amazing! I like my onion rings light and crispy and these were exactly like that. Also I kept reading about the loganberry so I decided I couldn't come here without trying one and again I was glad I did! It kind of reminded me of a blackberry type non-carbonated drink and since I'm not a carbonation fan this was right up my alley! The burgers and hot dogs were good and I loved how they cook them over charcoal, such a great simple idea that I have no idea why no one else does this! read more

Today, I purchased a chicken sandwich to go. When I got home and took a few bites out of the sandwich, I realized that the middle of the chicken was completely raw and discolored. I will never eat at this establishment again. Disgusting! read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Raw chicken - Hot Dogs Near Me - Amherst, New York

The customer service was above and beyond anything I've experienced at a restaurant in a very long time. My daughter broke her collarbone today and was waiting for the orthopedic urgent care apt so we went there to eat to pass the time. She was running low on ice chips so they refilled it, no questions asked. When we were done eating (took a while as she's in a sling) we noticed her ice bag was leaking. Without us even asking a worker (I wish I had gotten his name) came out with a new bag full of ice for her. I feel like kindness is dead in a lot of restaurants but today, Ted's hotdogs went above and beyond. The food was excellent, as always. Every worker there was kind, they all did their jobs with a smile on their faces. This location is about 50 minutes away from our home but I will be back, definitely worth the drive! If you're looking for good quality food served with a side of genuine kindness, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. read more

YUMMMMMMMM! Hot Dog, Hamburgers, and Fries with salt and vinegar! I have been eating at the different locations of Ted's since I was a child. I moved from WNY in 1995 but when I would return I always attempted to get to a Ted's location. I have recently relocated to WNY and have not been disaapointed on my recent visits. Charbroiled hotdogs and hamburgers, cooked per your request. Fries are always hot though I don't care for te cheese sauce they give you for cheese fries. For me I must get the loganberyy drink which is a classic in the Buffalo area. My wife whois not from Buffalo9 thinks it taste like cough syrup...lol. Not only regular dogs but footlongs and Jumbo dogs, also Jumbo burgers. read more

Service was excellent. As visiting tourists from NYC, we felt welcome. The staff even threw in event recommendations with details. The chicken BLT and fries were amazing, fresh and not greasy at all. Me and my girlfriend highly recommend this place. read more

Nom nom nom nom. Four noms. Does that make a statement about this place? This is a favorite goto-during-lunch place for me. This is the kind of place I want to go to after a hanging out at a park or after walking my cat (because I don't have a dog. But you get what I mean). I was perusing some of the reviews and it was good to see someone from California rate it but I was not in full agreement of their rating and I will make it clear shortly. This place is a step up above Wendy's (because I do believe they advertise non-frozen patty meat). And almost close to restaurant quality like Applebee's but not quite there. Ted's patty meat looks nice and fresh to me every time I walk in. Fresh being the meat looks pink and it does not have that thawed out freezer burn look if you can imagine it. I'm a native SoCal-ian and have learned to love various aspects of Buffalo. Being here for over 6 years I feel I can give a comprehensive view based on SoCal city girl who has been charmed by the people of WNY. The Cali reviewer mentioned Pinks. Eh..I say to Pinks. If you are that kind of foodie that loves the glutenous menu (too many choices for me) and you it's well deserved hollywood hype, then Pinks will stomp Ted's. There's a rich history to the place and I always consider that tends to influence people taste buds. Celebs eat there and you have way more options on how to put your hot dog together. In a hipster fashion. And truthfully, I don't care if you name the food after a celeb, I still need to know that you're putting genuine chilly in it or not. I don't get caught up in hype. I let my own taste buds judge and that is still a personal preference. Duh, right? I'm rating this place on the idea of just an ol' fashion on-the-grill burger and hot dog. They get a two thumbs up from me plus the 4 stars. This place is one of those Buffalo Good Eats type of place. It's history originates in this area. They pride themselves using Sahlen's hot dogs a fifth generation family owned business. So yeah it's that kind of place and I say that wondering if that will influence your taste buds. When you walk into Ted's they grill the food right in front of you. I enjoy their style of customer service. You have one person taking beverage orders (get the logan berry that's indigenous to this area, if you like soda/pop), one who takes food orders (the griller), one who puts on the customizable condiments (you choose, pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard, ketchup, and a hot sauce [not sure if that is inhouse made] and one who cashes you out. That's it. No fancy pictures on the wall of any celebs visiting to eat. Not that I've noticed but I may just go back and check. If I want a burger (1/3 size...muahaha) that day I tell the griller to cook it medium which they have done right every time. And this is where the Cali girl comes in, I tell them no bun. I am a paleo-hipster (google can explain more). Add lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and onion. And I don't do cheese. And viola, a great juicy burger. Nom! For a hot dog I still have a bun. I haven't stirred completed away from bread just yet. I truthfully don't eat hot dogs except at this place and over at Mississippi Mudds down the road (again during lunch and a Buffalonian mom and pop place). I usually have relish mustard, ketchup, chopped onion. The result: a very good hot dog. I have had a chili dog. The chili was not memorable and that's where Pink's beat it out, if you ever visit Hollyweird ;) Their string fry's are good. Nothing to rave about but I can tell they clean their oil often, which always affects the taste and so the fry's come out crisp. Do I go craving this place outside of work? No. I tend to cook (not grill) burgers at home. In terms of quality, I'll take this place any day over a Burger King or McDonalds where the meat has been cooked, frozen, unthawed and then nuked. Truthfully, I've had burgers at AppleBees' and sometimes they were hit or miss being over-cooked or not juicy. I think the fact that they have to cook the burger in front of you at Ted's makes their food taste consistently good. Great place to eat with family, kids, co-worker and friends. Quality of Meat - 4 stars How they cook (by grill) - 4.5 stars Dine in decor - 3.7 stars Historical significance (making it a place to visit should you visit Buffalo) - 4 stars Customer Service - 5.5 stars read more

The all beef hotdogs are the jam! As a Buffalo native for many years. I think it's a great and have to stop by here at least once every trip to inhale a couple of dogs. There's something about charcoal broiling these suckers that makes it so much better than a regular grill. The hotsauce is the bomb too. One thing I still dont get is why would anyone put vinegar on hot french fries. Makes me want to vomit everytime I smell it! read more

Its a staple in Buffalo and it makes me think of summer time. Stopped in at lunch time with a full parking lot and long lines. They are so organized and get right through the line with minimal wait. I was hungry and got a foot long hot dog with L/T/O, Mustard, Relish, Ketchup, Pickles and hot sauce. Make sure you keep an eye out for the toppings when they are putting them on. There have been a few times when I'm not watching they will miss some. I got a small French fries and enjoy the cheese sauce on the side to dip. The cheese is nothing special but love the nice crispy fries. This is great for a summer lunch, but nothing special. Very nice staff and very organized, well run machine. read more

I'm certain I never would have stopped by if it weren't for my coworkers being in the mood for hot dogs and frozen custard - there's an Anderson's Frozen Custard next door. Anyway, when you walk inside the restaurant, you're immediately deposited in front of the long-ish snaking line that goes back and forth a few rows in front of the grill and the register. Good to know they grill the hot dogs or sausages right in front of you when you order it, but the line doesn't move very fast, and you're bound to spend 10 minutes drooling over other peoples' orders before you get to put yours in. When it finally got to my turn to order, I went for an all-beef hot dog with chili, and an Italian sausage with bell peppers. Nothing particularly special about the hot dog - beefy and filling, and the chili was pretty decent and thankfully not on the super-salty side. The Italian sausage was pretty dry and made me wish I had another all-beef or a Polish sausage instead. read more

As a Westside native who has been going to Ted's since it was at the foot of the Peace Bridge (no Googling to find out how long ago that was), a trip to Buffalo is never complete without a lunch stop at one of the Ted's locations. Unlike many other childhood food memories, Ted's consistently meets expectations. Not many places offer charcoal grilled hot dogs. These grilled-while-you-wait, and to your preferred doneness, dogs have a great flavor that stands up to all the toppings, including the hot sauce. Fries and rings are perfectly deep fried and are served in portions large enough for most people to share. Over the years the number of my must eat at places have dwindled, but Teds remains true to its roots, and remains a guilty pleasure for this mostly healthy eating Californian. read more

Great hot dog. Crispy outside and char flavor. Burgers are good as well, but on the small side. Fries come in huge order. Not much else to say read more

Ted's Hot Dogs - Mac and ring dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Amherst, New York

This was actually a pretty disgusting place. I got a regular chili dog and the chili was not up to par. I would advise you to just not waste your time or money here. They don't even give you free refills. Totally unimpressed. read more

Horrible customer service. I waited 30 minutes for food when they gave an estimate of 10 minutes. And when I tried calling they said it would be at least ten more minutes and hung up on me. read more

Delicious hot dogs mad the way you want them on an open flame grill right in front of you. Topped with your favorite topping. Fresh and made in front of you!!! read more

I arrived to town for a conference late and was looking for a good dog. I sure got what I wanted. This place is very nostalgic and is very dog friendly. I plan to come back a few more times before I leave town. read more

Anyone that enjoys hot dogs will absolutely love Ted's. As a newer resident of Buffalo I can say that there's just something about this place. When I visited before moving here, when asked my favorite Buffalo food experience, I named Ted's hot dog my number one pick. The simplicity of it just shows how great they are and really brings home that childhood nostalgia of cooking on the grill with the family. read more

Everything I had here was great. I love the Loganberry milkshakes and drink. The hot dogs were really good. The cheeseburger was good. The price was right. I was not a fan of the chilli though. read more

I love hotdogs. My first meal after a six week backpacking trip? A hotdog. After moving back home from a far away distance? A hotdog. I just had six hotdogs in the past three days. I'm not even kidding (half of it was a family party, okay? And then breakfast, lunch and dinner the next day haha) I know my hotdogs and Ted's is the best of the best. I'm so lucky that it's so near my house. I feel like I'm there once a week because that's how often I get cravings. I try not to swerve into oncoming traffic whenever I get a craving and just try to wait until the feeling passes. But breaking out into cold sweats is a real thing for me when it comes to hotdogs. Anyway... This location has plenty of parking spots. It's located right next to Anderson's, a Bridal Place (where Monaco's use to be) and across the street from Apple Nails (my favorite nail place) and Rite Aid. I like the location. Not so congested where you can't make a left turn into the parking lot. The staff are good folk and there's this one kid who makes it a point to make you smile and feel joyful when ordering a hotdog (mutual respect for the 'dog.) I always feel joyful when ordering a hotdog, but his excitement just adds to my own. You should go all out and get a footlong hotdog, fries, and a milkshake. That's like traditional Ted's fare. The milkshake is near perfection... they know how to make it right. I always go for the vanilla but I hear that the chocolate is phenomenal as well. I think I spend about 11 or 12 dollars for everything, but I feel like that's pretty fair for everything. The hotdog is Sahlen's but on a charcoal grill so it's grilled and tastes slightly smoky. The fries are good and fried. Yay. They scoop the ice cream out in front of you for the milkshake and make it perfectly. A+. As long as I'm addicted, I'll forever be in love with Ted's. Try it out and see just how amazingly artery-cloggingly delicious this place is. read more

Beware about workers not paying attention. On a slow night I went in to order a bacon and cheese burger. No fries, no drinks. Four workers are immediately behind the counter not doing any tasks and engaging in small conversation. One worker repeats my order and I confirm, and he starts making the burger. As I'm watching, being the only person in line. He makes the burger and passes it to another worker who asks for my toppings. I say the bacon, mayo, and ketchup. She takes the cheeseburger that clearly does not have bacon on it, and adds the two other toppings then prepares it to go. I looked forward to enjoying Ted's but if they can't pay attention to detail, I'll not be a returning customer. She even rang up the order as a Bacon and cheese burger and did not include bacon. Completely unacceptable for a slow night at work. read more

BBQ Chicken sandwich was good. Pre cooked chicken that they toss on the grill to warm up and baste in a tasty bbq sauce. Hot dogs are also done on the live fire grill. Be sure to tell them if you don't want them burnt to a crisp. Fries are small thin type. read more

Came to Ted's on our long drive back to DC before a snow storm hit the WNY area. I will say it wasn't as good as I remembered them 15 years ago but they are still better than any hot dog stand in the DC area! read more

This isn't Pinks. This isn't Top Dog. This isn't U-Dog. I was expecting a menu with more than 5 items on it but that's all there was. It's an incredibly simple restaurant offering standard hot dogs, foot longs, all beefs, sausages, and burgers. Toppings again were standard: ketchup, mustard, onions, sweet relish, hot sauce, and pickles. Where's the imagination? Once again, my bar was set too high. My all-beef dog and fries were good though but those + drink for $8 was stadium-like prices and failed to fill me up. read more

I'm not a big fan of hot dogs, but Ted's is by far, the best. I think they use Sahlen's and they don't have any down here in NYC. I miss their burgers and fries, too. read more

I had the hot dog with chili and mustard some fries and a cup of chili. I was delighted with all my food. The chili on the dog was perfect and I used my cup of chili to dip my fries in. The chili was good and had plenty of beef but it also had a lot of peppers and onions which I'm not a fan of but that's more a preference thing then a quality issue. The black and white photos inside really made the decor nicer then the typical fast food fare. I'd definitely go back. read more

When I was a kid we used to go to the location down by the Peace Bridge and the food was great. Can't say the same about this location. For the money, you get better food, service, ambiance and value at Pautlers read more

This place was very good. Took a little bit to get through the line, but helpful staff guided us through the process! Will definitely be back when we're up next year. read more

I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't experienced Ted's. I have not lived in the area for many years, but I still crave the Ted's experience. Hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage grilled while you watch. Ridiculously delicious. I've lived all over the country and always try any hot dog places to try to duplicate Ted's. Always boiled, never Ted's. I don't know how they make their food so addictive, don't care. Oh, and the Loganberry. Yes, I was just in the area, and yes, I got my Ted's fix. Ah, Ted's....I will love you forever. read more

We love Teds, Buffalo charbroiled hot dogs kick the snot out of the rest of the country.

Yummmm! Best hot dogs ever. Wish we had a Ted's in Northern California. Visiting family and came here two nights in a row. Great to find it stays open late. Been craving it since we got on the plane. Just like always, it did not disappoint. We will be back for sure! read more

Buffalo best! Outstanding hot dogs! Great for all ages. Burgers are good too! Don't forget the fries and rings.