Welp I figured out the sauce switch up. It's like the DQ chilli sauce, with a slight kick in it. Def sweater, & thicker than the original! Now one thing I KINOW is when something has been cooked in fish grease, or that container wasn't cleaned properly & left remanence of fish! Fries had a little fish taste! Yuck! It will NEVER be the same as when Ralph was running it! Sometimes I just want it! So yes, I endure the stomach ache for rest of the night! read more

We've been coming to the Hot Dog Shoppe in Warren for as long as I've been visiting Warren (27 years) and I love it. While some things may have changed, the hot dogs are still really good and their prices are really really low. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the counter seating, the staff is usually as attentive as I want them to be too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I forgot to take photos this time but I ordered a #1 combo which is 2 chili cheese dogs with fries and a drink. Today I must have ordered chili and cheese on my fries which I don't think I've ever ordered here but they were excellent. read more

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I truly enjoy coming to this place, and I want to make it clear right from the start that the food here is absolutely fantastic. If I could divide my rating into two parts, the hot dogs, burgers, and the staff would easily earn a full 5 stars. The kitchen consistently puts out food that is really good for what it is--classic American comfort food with a depth of flavor that feels nostalgic yet satisfying every single time. The hot dogs snap perfectly, the burgers are juicy and well-seasoned, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of menu that reminds you why simple food, when done right, can be so incredibly enjoyable. The staff deserves equal praise. Every interaction I've had has been positive, warm, and genuinely friendly. They greet you with a smile, they're patient, attentive, and they seem to truly care about making customers feel welcome. That alone adds an extra layer of comfort to the experience. You can tell there's pride in the service--they're not just doing a job, they're creating a welcoming environment. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the place reflects that same inviting spirit. There's a warm, hometown charm throughout the building, from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels like the kind of neighborhood spot where families gather, friends meet up, and regulars come back again and again because it just feels good to be there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lighting, the décor, and the overall atmosphere create a cozy, comfortable setting that makes you want to slow down, enjoy your meal, and take in the moment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, if I had to give a separate rating for the building and seating arrangements, that part would be closer to 4 stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only real drawback--and it's something that's hard to ignore--is the seating design. The chairs are all stationary and can't be moved, which unfortunately makes things difficult for larger customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seats themselves are not very comfortable, and when it comes to the booths...well, unless you're extremely petite, squeezing into a booth can feel almost impossible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lack of flexible seating options takes away from the otherwise excellent experience, especially for people who simply need more room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's worth saying that none of this takes away from how good the food is or how wonderful the staff continues to be. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But some adjustments to the seating--more space, moveable chairs, and more inclusive options--would make a big difference in comfort and accessibility for everyone who wants to enjoy a meal here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, this place has a lot going for it. The food is consistently great, the staff is outstanding, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]With just a few updates to the seating arrangements, it would truly be top-tier in every way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely keep coming back, and I hope to see those improvements someday, because the rest of the experience is already something special. read more

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Great service! It has been a long time since I ate here. The chili dog was as good as I remember. And a pile of great fresh cut fries. With a chocolate shake to wash it down read more

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Amazing food at a great price!! The only place I'll ever get hot dogs from. The service was awesome and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance of the restaurant is like an old style diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Warren, Ohio has the state's best pizza (Sunrise Inn) and the best hot dogs. The prices are outstanding, menu picture March 2026. I love how this restaurant was started by a Veteran returning from World War 2. I love restaurants that have stood the test of time. read more

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The Hot Dog Shoppe in Warren, Ohio, is a cherished local institution that has been serving up classic American fare since 1946. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Known for its nostalgic ambiance and straightforward menu, we had the combo came with 4 hot dogs fries and a drink for 14 bucks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent pricing extremely fast and friendly service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have recently remolded but maintain the classic look.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would go back again for a quick bit order only took 5 minutes ty o come up. Staff is very attentive read more

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Friendly, fast and delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed the diner vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was very friendly. My order was ready in under a minute. The house chili sauce is rich and just a little salty, but in a good way. Steamed buns are soft. I'll definitely visit again! read more

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The employees were very polite and friendly. Waited almost 35 minutes for the food. My son and I were the only people in there. Got home and realized that they gave us dried up sauce from the day before. They wouldn't return my money cause I took the food off the premises. So I'm out $76.58 and no food to eat. The place has gone down hill since they got new owners. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

i really hate that the origina owners sold the busines. ever since the food has been absolute trash and the service is just as bad your lucky if you don't get sick after eating there. I ordered a regular chili cheese fry mind you you can get small regular large or family I got a regular..... same exact size as the small place is a money hungry joke now. read more

Like the classic dog with everything Also like chili cheese dog, and the fries. Cherry pop also good. They also make a good burger. read more

A friend told me about this place. He raved about it so me, friends and family made the journey to Warren. Love the old style snake counter. Place has that 1950s dinner vibe. We sat at the bar and the waiter was friendly. The beef hotdog was good and the coney sauce was okay. The sauce was a touch sweet for me but everyone enjoyed it. The burger looked sad and my friend didn't like it. He did have a chocolate milkshake and gave that two thumbs up. I would eat here again. read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Beef coney dogs with onions and fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

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They have great hot dogs here! And you get a lot of fries with a regular order. Service was nice and friendly! Terrific value for a place to get a quick lunch. read more

Very easy to get in sit down order quickly the food was fast and fresh. The service was excellent, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was really cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking with the pictures and a lot of windows to look out and see traffic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I realize people say there chili isn't as good as it used to be to be. But being new to the area my family and really like there chili cheese dogs and chili cheese fries. Would recommend. read more

Great hotdog and slaw and fresh cut potato fries .. YUM. Friendly servers and fun place for a quick lunch!! read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

This used to be a top local restaurant, but since the corporate takeover it's gone downhill faster than a greased runner sled with an anvil at the front. The quality has dipped, the food is now lifeless and third rate, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]management does nothing to keep transients from harassing customers in the parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the inside of the restaurant looks the same, it's just a shell of it's former self.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is NOT the Hot Dog Shoppe that it was several years ago. I wish I could leave a review with zero stars. Many have said that both the meat sauce and the cheese sauce are watered down. But it's the soggy mess that they are trying to pass off as fries that broke my heart. Their fries used to rival fair fries. Not anymore. I recognize that help is difficult to get post pandemic, but it shouldn't be as difficult to place an order as it is. This place has definitely gone downhill with the new owners. Which is very sad. read more

The hot dog shoppe is a great place with great food. The waiters are so sweet and kind. I feel the hot shoppe is a very positive place. There cherry Fanta is phenomenal! read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - There food. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

Average hotdog. Nothing special. Got cheese and chili on it. Fries were a little better than average.

You know that nostalgic restaurant or diner your parents frequented when you were a kid so it just became engrained in your mentally and physically delicious bookmarks of food joints? That's The Hot Dog Shoppe for me! You're going to have a really hard time believing this because even when I think about it, I'm shocked to say I did it... but during this lockdown I drove over an hour to get take out from this tasty establishment. My parents live on the way back from Warren (Solon) so I even dropped off some dogs to them. The sanitation was top of the line and I saw employees paying attention to their proximity to each other as well. I ordered 20 Hot Dogs you guys... and they had everything ready after only two minutes of waiting there. For 20 dogs and 5 family fries, it was only $47 - oh yeah, and I got 8 cups of cheese sauce because THE CHEESE SAUCE IS THE REASON I CAME HERE. Seriously. The hot dogs aren't necessarily super special but the chili and the cheese is to die for and that's what I love about this place so much. Their fresh cut French fries are very satisfying and even though I had a long drive home, I threw them into the air fryer for about 5-7 minutes and they were so perfect. Dunked these suckers in that incredible cheddar rich creamy sauce and I was in the money. Well worth the drive out to support a place I cannot and will not see go out of business. Mentally brought me back to times with my family in our little brick house on the corner. Thanks for the memories! read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Chili + Cheese Dogs! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

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I love a good hotdog. I stumbled into this place just kind of driving along. Saw a giant spinning hot dog sign a top of the building, like a beacon on light saying "you're hungry come on in." At first I didn't know what to think of the place, kind of had that mom and pop vibe, lots of locals in there. So I sat at the counter and ordered a chili cheese dog, fries, and a coffee. I think my bill was less than $6! That can't be right... but it was. If price is a thing, this is your place. The hot dog was ok, I do prefer an all beef hotdog. However, the hotdog did have burnt edges, they know how to properly cook a hotdog! The fries were made in house, which is what I prefer. Next time I go, because I will be back. 2 hotdogs, and a bowl of chili. read more

I don't know what all the fuss is about with people on here saying the new owners "ruined the place". It's a hot dog shop, and honestly the two times I've went were during lunch--im didn't wait longer than 10 minutes either time for my take out order and the chili dogs were good, the fries were good, and quite frankly the burgers were way better than I expected. Only thing I'll say is I wish they had to go malt vinegar packets for the fries because they are hand cut or "fair fries" as some call them. Also I'm not a big fan of the fake liquid cheese. Throw some shredded cheese on those franks and this would have been a 5 star review. I should also mention prices are very cheap considering the economical climate we are in regarding most goods including food products. read more

The food has seriously deteriorated since the new owner took over. The chili sauce has zero flavor and the cheese sauce is simple flavorless orange water. Where is the Hotdog Shoppe that I used to frequent? read more

I have been eating here since I was in high school, and I'm 67 now. Depending on the time of day, you always could get a slightly overcooked batch of sauce here-- and that is true for any restaurant that makes their sauces in large batches. I detect no difference in the sauce recipe AT ALL. What idiot would spend millions buying a long-established restaurant (and in several locations), then change a central item's recipe that is a huge part of the restaurant's success? If anything, they have tried to keep it traditional by going back to the original offering of GLASSES of beverage instead of the Styrofoam that the original owners switched to years ago. read more

I want to live in this place because the food is always excellent when I eat it. Simple yet flavorful, inexpensive, yet super filling. However, every time I eat here the next day, I feel so sick, and it's happened all four times I've tried it. The inside of the restaurant is so adorable and very much the diner-type feel. The staff is always so attentive. The food is always served as ordered and popping hot. The fries are out of this world. I may try it again soon, but I'm 4/4 of it, making my stomach upset, sadly. read more

New owners destroyed this place. No standard customer service as one would expect. Spend $50+ on a large to go order, take the time to bring it to the attention of the establishment, they feign ignorance, then shortly publicly apologize (180 degree change of tone), yet never actually remedy the situation. Where's my money? read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Level of service to expect when asking for money back - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

This place is a diamond in the rough. Can't miss it with a spinning hotdog on top of the building! If you like quick, delicious food for less than what it costs to get a meal at McDonald's (in a diner setting) --I recommend this place. Make sure you try their crispy hand-cut fries (best I've had) and a cherry coke. The all-beef hot dog with chili and onions is *chefs kiss*. Efficient Speedy service. The prices are low! I ate for about than 10 bucks and was stuffed to the gills. read more

I cant say enough about this place. If I could eat here everyday, i would. Heidi was a blessing and the best ever. It was fast, hot and so gooooooooooooood. I wish had these in my town. Now all you need is a solid color shirt so i can wear in all my plane trips!!!!!!!!!!!! I recommend the all beef dog with chili ..... uh, oh so goooooood!! read more

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Americana at it's core... I'm not from the area but I get it. It's great this business has kept their prices low to ensure no matter what the budget, you'll have a good meal. Places like these are slowly disappearing and folks like myself appreciate the experience. Let's start with the food. The Hot Dog: I am certain that the dog is chicken based. A light smokey flavor is apparent, no where near overpowering. Being that the dog is chicken based helps keep prices low. The star of the dogs in my opinion is the cheddar and sauerkraut dog. It is a great combination and I'm not exactly a huge fan of cheddar or sauerkraut, but at the Hot Dog Shoppe, I think it's the only way to enjoy their dogs. The Cheeseburger: Skip it. The buns were good. The cheese was good but the burger. It reminded me of a gas station /7/11 burger in terms of that odd disagreeable aftertaste. It's hard to describe but those who had them know what I'm talking about. Fries: I only get their chili cheese fries. They were ok. Many swear by their chili it's decent. Not that much spice and its almost like a thick liquid when dressed with the fries. I think next time I'm going to opt for just the cheese fries next time so I can been judge the texture of the fries. The layout of the joint is very casual, clean, funky and retro. No wait to be seated. Waitresses were friendly and food came quick. Plenty of off street parking. Def the spot to check out when in Warren, Ohio. read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Chili Cheese fries & Hot dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

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The people here are very nice and cheerful. Their food is amazing. Id definitely recommend the family fries you get so much!! Highly recommended! read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Family Fries! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

gave this place another try and gave it 2 more stars - perhaps the fact that we had to eat in the car last time due to Covid protocol soured our last experience? .. we got a "bundle" .. 2 cheeseburgers + 4 chili dogs + a family sized fries .. the burgers again were the same frozen patties but again edible - we both enjoyed the hot dogs a lot more and I immediately asked for a to go box for some fries to take home when I saw (and kinda prepared myself for) the huge portion of the family size - adding salt and vinegar to those fries takes them next level in terms of flavor - and I also give props to a place that serves cherry soda .. Fanta Cherry? .. YES PLEASE! read more

Awesome fresh, hot chili dogs on a steamed bun! Best fries in town, better than the fair!

I guess you have to be from the area to like this place. My hubby grew up in Niles and the Hot Dog Shoppee was a staple in his house. I hate it! And I love hot dogs. To me the place is absolutely dirty looking. It always looks like it could use a good cleaning. The chili is gross, the dogs are gross and the cheese tastes funny. The only thing I will order is the chicken noodle soup. Its usually bland. You have to add a ton of salt and pepper just to taste. The soda is always flat tasting. We go here at least twice a month maybe more for the last 10 years. Did I mention my hubby loves this place? Yeah, well, I suck it up for him. Every time I'm in there the staff seems to be in a rush. The food is quick, but how good can it be cooked getting it that fast? Just curious. For some reason, that I haven't figured out yet there is always a wait to sit down and eat that slop! One thing, you do get your moneys worth. My hubby gets the same thing, 4 chili dogs with cheese, onion, sauerkraut, a chili cheeseburger and a large order of fries and of course a coke. And with what I get its always under $15. You could take your family there and fill them up for cheap. I don't think the prices have changed much, if at all, in the 10 years I have been going there. Did I mention I hate the place? Because I hate this place. For what its worth I can go to the grocery store and get the stuff to make better chili dogs. And I would rather, but guess what? I'll most likely be there Sunday getting soup with the hubby. read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Cheese dogs and chili cheese fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

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Ewe. It's still ewe for me. We were out that way again as it's where my husband is from. I took my daughter and her husband there. She's a bit like me... lol. She didn't like it and wouldn't even eat all of her food. I've determined this: It just has to be something you grow up on and have that taste for. Being an outsider, it's just not great. The chili sauce tastes burnt and it's just lackluster in every way. I respect they have been open for a long time and they have a following. It's just not my cup of tea and that's ok. They have a good business and I congratulate them on that !!! read more

I love chili sauce and chili dogs so when visiting this area, I knew I had to try the Hot Dog Shoppe as I had heard it was good. The place is very retro/old school. Parking is easy and abundant. You seat yourself which is slightly challenging as it is hard to see open seating. So after walking around for a second, we grabbed a spot, shortly before a line started around 4pm. Our table was dirty as it seems like they try to turn them over too quick and don't really clean them, but rather just pick up the dirty plates. It took our server a minute to get over to us as she was busy and then our food took awhile, which she did apologize for. The food was cheap. A chili dog, chili cheese dog, chili fries and root beer cost $5.58 with tax! So for the food, the chili sauce is just meh. Not a lot of flavor and a bit bland. I prefer Coney Island and Tony Packo's which punch some more flavor and a little kick. It you like your chili sauce on the bland side, you'd like this place. read more

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I've been to the "world famous Pink's Hot Dogs" in Hollywood, where all the stars go for their hot dogs. Lemme tell ya, Pink's SUCKS compared to the Hot Dog Shoppe in Warren. Get the chili--cheese fries here too! Letter grade: A- read more

If I could give this place negative stars I would. Since the new owners took over they promised nothing would change. Well, the food was the first to be changed. The fries aren't the same. They taste frozen. The hot dogs themselves are very small and their sauce which was a trademark for that place absolutely sucks now. They upped the prices for everything which a little bit is understandable as the years go on but almost doubled?? NO!!! This restaurant has been a staple of this community and literally the go to place back in the day. If you used your last $20 in your pocket and bought me food from this place I'll laugh and refuse it. Go down the road to Rally's and get their chili dogs. Much better. Check out their Facebook reviews. Also if you leave bad reviews about their food on their page you'll get blocked. Ask me how I know. Lol. Not a good way to conduct a business. read more

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Visiting this Shoppe since before I could walk. Great prices, fast service, and has been the same for many years! read more

The Hot Dog Shoppe - Hot Dogs Near Me - Warren, Ohio

Local favorite, solid chili cheese dogs, great fries, family atmosphere. Super inexpensive with fast and friendly service!