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| - Happy Dog is a master class in dive bar ambiance, extreme foodie innovation, and exceptional customer service. The bar is large enough to fit a football team and outfitted with swanky red swivel stools. The hot dog/tater tot centric menu is diverse--some fifty+ toppings strong--and even includes some delectable vegan items. At $6 a dog, these puppies may seem pricey, but wait until you load them up with brie, spaghetti-o's, mustard, fruit loops, and truffle mustard. Then you'll see just how filling they are, and superbly crafted quick as can be. The bartenders are courteous, funny, and quick on the draw. Expect the PBR to really fly at you (not literally of course as that would not be pleasant unless you are a flying drink fetishist). In the basement, Happy Dog sports a second bar, where you can play arcade games, catch weekly comedy, or just escape the crowd upstairs. The art in the place--including one or two pieces by Mike Sobeck whose stuff has been featured in the Akron Art Museum--is exceptional as well, lending a class-tastic element to the otherwise semi- stark, VFW of yore vibes of the place. Overall, if you live in Cleveland or are just visiting, put Happy Dog on your list. Mondays are a great night to take a look as they have a devilishly difficult trivia night.
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