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| - More than anything, I love Happy Dog because of its versatility--for a place with one entree, they do a great job of drawing people back again and again for their ever-changing beer selection, live music, and support for/participation in local events.
I'm too indecisive to sift through the hot dog toppings menu on a regular basis, though I have had hot dogs there a few times and enjoyed them. I recently tried the vegan sausage option and will definitely get that from now on--I was a little apprehensive, because I know meat substitutes can be hit-or-miss, but I felt like the vegan dog was more flavorful than a regular one. The tater tots are my favorite snack there, although sometimes I've experimented with dipping sauces and can't quite get one with the right dipping consistency. (First world problems are the worst world problems, am I right?) However, they couldn't be more generous with the amount of options they'll offer for a blanket price.
The bartenders are great on the whole. Sometimes you can tell that they get a little frazzled, and understandably so for some of the crowds they have to deal with.
The only thing that really annoys me about HD is when I'm trying to stop in for a beer and someone asks me to pay a cover at the door for a band I've never heard of and have no interest in seeing. I get that they're about live music and I have heard some good bands there, but I wish they had a better way of accommodating those who are there primarily for the bar/restaurant and those who are there primarily for the music when the two overlap (I have The Winchester's model in the back of my head). It's not like there aren't other bar/restaurant options within walking distance, it's just that it seems a little silly for me to take my business elsewhere when I wanted to give it to HD (but not a cover band or whatever).
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