The Hot Dog Diner
5494 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH, 44129
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Address :
5494 Pearl Rd
Parma, OH, 44129 - Phone (440) 886-3647
- Website https://www.hotdogdiner.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
Categories
Burgers
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Kyle S.
I've been to The Hot Dog Diner several times. We often order from here for lunch at work. You can't go wrong here. Everything is always fresh and tastes great. The owners are as nice as they come. They will do whatever it takes to make sure every customer is happy. It's crazy to me that people still go to fast food joints when you can go here for real burgers and dogs. I've had just about everything on the menu and it's all good. $6 here and I'm full, $6 at the fast food chains isn't enough and doesn't last long in me. (if you know what i mean) The burgers are made daily from fresh meat and are fantastic. The dogs are great as well. Saturday we ordered the 5 dogs for $5, two burgers, a hot dog combo and a side of fries and it was under $20! You can't go wrong here. Check them out next time you need a quick bite to eat and support a local small business!
(5)J K.
Very disappointed. Drove up around 11:30 a.m. on a weekday and it was deserted. Walk in and, based on Yelp reviews, order a couple of snappys -- a sauerkraut and a Chicago (now renamed the Windy City) plus fries and a drink. Guy overfills the cup with the drink and just swipes the back of his hand over it before giving it to me, so I've got to grab some napkins to wipe it down. The dogs come out and I see why they've renamed it the Windy City -- they've removed half the toppings. Now it's just neon relish (but not tasting like the real thing), a ton of onions, mustard and three or four sport peppers. Great. The sport peppers they keep -- the one thing most Chicagoans skip -- but they dump the tomatos, pickle spear and celery salt. The sauerkraut dog is worse. I've never seen two-tone kraut before; don't know why some of it was a darker brown than the rest. But it was just kraut and even more onions and mustard. The snappys are snappy, but not very tasty. Only when another guy came in while I was eating did I learn that they're the smallest dogs on the menu; the quarter-pounders are all beef and might have been a better choice. The fries were so-so -- not crispy enough, but not too greasy. Unless I missed something, they either have no restrooms or have them hidden behind a door with a combination lock. I would never go back.
(2)Tom N.
Have been here twice over the last week since I moved into the area. The burgers are pretty good - they say that they are ground up each day, and considering how it melted apart, I believed it. Tried both the chili dog and the cowboy dog and they are definitely keepers as well. Had a good snap to them, and left me wanting more. Also, they have a surprising array of milkshakes - I tried a pumpkin pie one which is pretty good. The only reason it gets a star dinged off is because of the fries. If someplace has hot dog and burgers, their fries better be good, but they are awful. The fries are overcooked, and remind me of the super brown potato chips at the bottom of the bag. I thought maybe I just had a bad batch the first time, but the second time was more of the same. Would definitely recommend, just not the fries.
(4)l H.
Good prices and good food. You can get a hot dog 50 different ways and if you're not in the mood for a hot dog they have burgers
(4)Michael S.
Good people and good food. Unlike some places that I have ate at, they do know what customer service is all about.
(5)Lori W.
Great dogs, fries, burgers, etc. very fairly priced, excellent, friendly, funny service!! They have deals all the time on Facebook. It's fun to just read the wiener signs!! Yummy shakes too, & they also have chicken & gyros, which also look great,, but I have not yet tried!
(5)Ken Y.
Excellent! Had the Perogi burger and a slaw dog on my visit to Cleveland. Wish I could find those Perogi Burgers here in California.
(5)Nancy O.
$34 for a family of 5 -- can't beat it! The burgers and fries were delicious -- definately the way to go. My boys gobbled up the dogs and the chicken sandwich was ok.
(4)Scotty D.
It is in the building of a 90s Taco Hell. It looks like TB, but nothing near as horrible. Exact opposite actually. I am a big fan of this place. Great selection of burgers, and hot dogs. I've had most of them and have zero complaints. My only gripe is the hours of operation. Its not open very long during the day, and I understand why, but a guy could still wish. Not effecting my rating though as I love the food here. Cheap, quick, and better than most fast food places basically ever. Friendly staff too.
(5)Ricky C.
I have ate my fair share of hot dogs and burgers in my day and this hands down is the best bang for the buck you will find and also the best regardless of price. The burgers are simple and delicious and the hot dogs are right up there with Happy Dog in Cleveland or O'Betty's in Athens. I recently had the chicken sandwich and it was great also. The fries are fantastic as well and if you factor in the fries I would put it above In N Out as the best burger and fries for the money anywhere!
(5)Greg M.
Not bad- for Cleveland. Ordered the Windy City dog. Had to add tomato and pickles. For pickles, all they had were hamburger chips, so had to make do. Forgot to have them put cheese on it. I think the dog was grilled (not boiled-good, but not char grilled- would have been better). Not as big as a Weiner Circle dog, but tasty none the less. Had a small order of fries with cheese sauce that was excellent. One of the most unique aspects of this place, outside of occupying an old Taco Bell, is their selection of ketchups, mustards and bbq sauces (see picture). This being Parma, they also have a Pierogi Burger. I was going to have to stop back another time to try one of those, then decided to get one right now. A third pound fresh beef pattie topped with a potato and cheese pierogi, grilled onions, sour cream and cheese sauce, on a toasted, fresh buttered bun. It was awesome!!!
(4)Jason N.
Trying the hush puppies and some things I haven't had before....as always, great service, great food....just a great local food experience!
(5)Brittney M.
I loved this place! It's got a really great dive feel, but it is sooooo good. DEFINITELY have the loaded potato burger! fries & sour cream and onions and bacon on top of a burger?!? It's a must.
(5)John D.
One might say I have a weakness for hot dogs. Ok that is an understatement as I eat about 5# worth a month. So naturally I would eventually end up here. The building is one of the original style Taco Bells. Y'know those ones from the late 80s? It's surprisingly well kept. Anyhow for those that recall ordering in those ones will have a flashback here, because the order/pickup is exactly the same. /end nostalgia The owners are quite possibly the nicest people I have ever met. Seriously, they make you feel like family. I got the snappy windy city dogs. Got to love neon anything on food. They were very good with just the right amount of peppers. The hush puppies were ok. I should have probably gotten them without the cheese and chili, so that could be my mistake. Don't get me wrong, they were still good. Chili and cheese enhances everything. Note: the website does not list the entire menu. They have grilled cheese and several other versions of hot dogs, like a rueben one.
(4)Eddie B.
We stopped here on our road trip thanks to Yelp. I had the BLT Gyro and it was awesome. The fries are just the way I like them and everyone else loved their food. Too bad it's not in my neighborhood. That may be good for my health.
(5)Daniel T.
Hotdogs were bomb, service fast and very courteous. Multiple ketchups, BBQ sauces etc to top your dogs off. Great dining experience
(5)Omar K.
This establishment is not the best building but inside it is very well setup and it has a very large variety of different things on the menu. I got two dogs and a burger. And they were very well prepared and I recommend this to anyone who is feeling a hot dog or burger.
(5)John K.
Good experience, staff extremely friendly and outgoing provided very welcome feel. We tried burgers, fries and hot dogs. Burgers were fresh made and fries were fresh cut, cooked perfectly. They have a wide variety of homemade BBQ sauces, mustards and ketchups which provides a fun adventure. One tip, they have several types of hot dogs you can choose beyond the toppings styles. They have regular, snappy, jumbo, etc. Be sure to ask about the difference. My wife got a regular and found it small. She should have ordered a second one or perhaps another type that would have been larger, but she didn't notice the options. Counter person was eager to answer any question, we just didn't ask that one. They have an extensive menu which is really great but harder to navigate for a first-timer. Would definitely go back to try more options.
(4)Carrie J.
Lots of sauces and a pretty cool atmosphere. The staff are always very upbeat and friendly. They also offer a lot of different kinds of hot dogs. Fun place for kids.
(4)Kevin G.
not as good as it looks compared to quality of the food compared to other hot dog places in the area. rumor has it they cook stuff ahead of time and leave it in warmers overnight which is not good. I like fresh quality food and all beef hotdogs not the chicken/pork hotdogs they sell, better off making your own or going elsewhere
(1)Carmelo F.
I got an order of the redneck spuds and a perogi burger when I went here, and the burger turned out to be second best compared to the spuds. Great food, great people, worth a visit!
(5)Adam H.
What a cool little place. It has a little bit of everything. Dogs, gyros, hush puppies; you name it! The place is a little tucked away but its own building. It has a fun kind of small shop look and feel. And the main guy is very personable. Always a plus. The food isn't going to knock your socks off but it is really good for the crazy low prices. The hot dogs are cool and have fun toppings but the gyros are really good and huge! The hush puppies were not too bad either. All in all, a great place for an even better price. A perfect neighborhood gem!
(4)Dan B.
I really like this place even though I don't order the hotdogs here. First experience was with the burger that was so tasty I can't be motivated to move off the burger menu yet. The fries are cooked to order and arrive hot and cooked to perfection. I'll update after I find the courage to go cold turkey from these superb burgers! The owner has been here every time that I stopped and is very friendly and service-oriented. They make it very hard to pass this place by.
(5)David M.
Toppings are all fresh cut and sauses are hand made. Makes for Great hot dogs and great food. Crazy dave makes great home brewed ice tea.
(5)Neil F.
The creative menu makes it hard to pick just one item, so I have to try a few. I started with the Snappy Chili Cheese Dog, it works for what it is but nothing special. I think a dip in the deep fried would have made it, but I didn't feel like paying extra for a grease bath. Then came the chili cheese hush puppies. Once again it meets the definition. Okay hush puppies with okay chili. Finally I had to try the award winning Perogie Burger. The Perogie was good, I wish I would have order them alone, but the burger got lost in the mix. The dominating flavor was American cheese slice with a background of grilled onions. They offer a wide selection of ketchup, BBQ, and mustard sauces. Garlic ketchup was really good and the apple butter BBQ sauce was interesting. Overall, it was good but it has left me venturing out to other establishments when I am in town.
(3)Stewart P.
I think it's only appropriate to preface my review by saying I'm generally not a big fan of the wiener. I play for the other team (by that I mean burgers). However, sometimes nothing will hit the spot like a great hot dog. Now I'm not actually sure that I've ever had a really GREAT hot dog like the ones people always talk about in NYC or places like that but I think I have a good handle on what I would consider a good dog if I ever found one. The Hot Dog Diner gets close. Not quite incredible but is on the right track. Their ideas and specialty hot dogs are very original and taste pretty dang good. My gripe is the actual meat between the buns. Perhaps my perception is off but it seems to me that they aren't using the most high quality wieners. They're also not as big as I expected. I prefer larger, heartier links. Now to be fair, the prices are reflective of their smaller dogs but I would pay more for a real, better quality sausage. My kids loved the place and I thought it was pretty good for what it was. It's a hot dog so I wasn't expecting an orgasmic culinary experience.
(4)Adam N.
The hotdogs were pretty tasty and the buns were very soft. We also had a grilled cheese with smoked gouda and provolone on Texas toast. The hush puppies were made to order, hot and crispy.
(5)Misti S.
We were looking for something different for dinner and decided to try this place out. I got the Hillbilly dog, and it was amazing! Hubby got the tail wagger (VERY spicy) and a sauerkraut dog. Everything was great! My son wanted a pickle out of a jar, I was nervous, but it was crunchy and delicious. The only reason I wasn't over the moon on was the chili cheese fries. They weren't as good as just the plain ole fries. We WILL be back for more!
(4)Carolee B.
Used to love it, but something must have changed. The quality of hot dog is not as good as when it first opened.
(1)Jesse R.
Fantastic food! Both the hot dogs and the burgers are to die for, as are the fresh cut fries!! Excellent service, great variety and creativity in the menu, and great price! One of our favorite local haunts. Very inventive menu and the service is fantastic.
(5)Rodney W.
I took my buddy to Hot Dog Diner for lunch today to try him somethin' new. Today, we were in the mood for dogs, so I got a Chicago Dog and a Hillbilly Dog. Now that I've been to Chicago and enjoyed a real Chicago Dog, I have a basis for comparison. No, the Hot Dog Diner's Chicago Dog did not live up to my expectations, but it was okay. I don't really remember it having any flavor, to be honest. The tomatoes were there, but they had no flavor. The pickle had flavor, but that was about all. They should swap the onions for sweet peppers. The Hillbilly Dog was delicious. The chili was yummy and the slaw was done right. This is my favorite hot dog so far, me thinks. My buddy Nik also had a Chicago dog, but he had a different dog as well, which I can't remember because it was gone before I could say, 'how's that dog?' He liked it and he wants to go back to try some other menu items.
(4)Meredith B.
Have been here many times, is consistently good. Staff always friendly, patient with complicated orders, very quick service. Despite several menu changes, the food quality has remained great, even though they tweaked the classic Chicago dog-and being from the Chicagoland area that is very disappointing to me. Tried the new grilled cheese menu last time I was there and it was great-lots of options. Maybe take one of the bread selections away in exchange for tomatoes back on the Chicago dog!
(5)Ellen S.
I've been going here for a few years now, and it hasn't gotten old once. There's so much to try! I could probably come back every week for a year and not try all the combinations on the menu! Love that variety! And its so hard too because EVERYTHING is good here! I suggest the onion rings. The thing I really like about this place is that if, it isn't on the menu, ask and they will make it for you! You want a fried egg on your burger? Done! You wanna add some O-rings to your hotdog? SHAZZAM! Why is this a big deal? Because I've been to other so called diners that get really haughty about you customizing your own food. Plus they've been adding a lot of new stuff lately, like fried perogies with sour cream and cheese, and meat balls. I heard a rumor about them adding mac and cheese to the menu! A yelpette can only dream... Everyone is really friendly too. They'll greet you by name and they'll even remember your usual order if you come in often enough. Its really great when a business takes the time to get to know the customers. Seating is good too. I've never had issues getting a seat. They even have a picnic table outside for the 1 day a year the weather is nice! The only thing is that, because it was an old taco bell, there's no bathrooms. So plan ahead! Overall, definitely go. There's something for everyone! Edit: I forgot to mention that I've never been charged for extra toppings. I have no Idea what the other guy is talking about.
(5)Marissa K.
Soggy fries. Hot dogs not very tasty. Won't even consider going back.
(1)Scott F.
I have to agree with most of the other reviewers posted here. This is a fun little diner, with very friendly people, and good tasting food. I enjoyed the slaw dog (tasty coleslaw) and the windy city dog (very pickley relish); and also had a side cheesy fries. The potato skin burger was good too, or so I am told. I'll be back.
(4)Gary G.
This place is ok. Nothing compared to Steve hotdog inn on Lorain in Cleveland though. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I just did not think this place was everything that everyone else thought.
(3)Matt C.
I would say that there are few places in the Cleveland area that I would be willing to adjust my plans during a day to go eat, and this is one of those places! The owner is friendly and personable, greeting you by name when you come back to eat there. Never a problem to get a seat and for an old taco bell, it is very accommodating in terms of room in the benches and at the tables. The atmosphere reminds me of an old school diner, the kind you see on Happy Days and in many old time movies. The food is made to order, and after a few visits you can be sure they have your regular order down to memory. Everything about this place screams "Small Town Diner" which makes for a great atmosphere to eat and relax in. The food itself is the biggest draw, as this place is what I would consider my promised land of burgers. I know the name says "hot dog diner" but you gotta try the burgers! Hot, fresh, made to order (with condiments ranging from the basics to French fries and a scrambled egg!) the fries are great and are definitely bigger than the average sizes, a small will more than be enough for two people I like to look for a "wow factor" at any place I eat, and Hot Dog Diner has that with its deep fried pierogis, easily the best ode to the community you're gonna find in Cleveland! Overall, great place, great food, great owner, and just a flat out great place to eat. If you love All-American food with a penchant for creativity, then Hot Dog Diner is the place for you
(5)Richard H.
I have been here twice and both times it was great. I will drive (or fly) out of my way to eat a good hot dog. These aren't as good as some i have had, but they are very good. It was against all my principles to order a hamburger at a hod dog place, but i wanted to see how they were. I got the Rockin' Ranch burger and i have to say, it was fantastic. In fact, it was better than the Coney dog i got. Their fries are awesome but be careful, a small is definitely enough for 2 people. They opened in an old Taco Bell which is ... weird. The dining room is tiny and from what i saw, it lacked a restroom. There is outside dining available at picnic tables that adorn what used to be the drive thru lane. Being that i am an over-eater and lack the basic willpower to refrain from eating what i know i shouldn't, I ordered the Peanut Butter Chocolate milk shake. Ladies and Gentleman of Yelp i say unto you... that is one damn good shake. I would go there just for that shake. In fact, i think i teared up just writing that. This is probably not the best date restaurant and i didn't feel the prices matched the establishment, but that's the extent of my complaints. If you want a good quick meal, fantastic fries and one bitchin milkshake.. I would really recommend giving this place a try!
(4)Jason C.
the tail wagger rocks
(5)Vy L.
This place is a great little hot dog shop. Every hot dog I got was so artfully prepared! I was impressed with the wide variety of hot dog toppings and combinations. I got the snappy (natural casing) dogs which is def the way to go. My husband got the panini and I got the hillbilly dog. We both got Chicago dogs too, but this leads me to why this place only gets 4 stars. It wasn't authentic and if you have had one in Chicago, you'll know what I mean.
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