This place is somewhat of a staple so it is silly to write a review. I mean, this restaurant has appeared on diners, drive-ins and dives so it has been nationally recognized!
Either way, this isn't a place I frequent but when I have friends in town I like to go to the Penguin.
I am not a big burger and hot dog person but I come strictly for the fried pickles and the sweet potato fries that are accompanied with a honey butter sauce. FINGER LICKING GOOD!!!! The pickles are crunchy and the batter they are dipped in is perfect...not too much but not too little. The homemade ranch sauce is also incredible. It is a little runny but that is just the style..the flavor is perfected!
I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which I know is an unlikely option but it was really good. It was fresh and just done really well! One of the best I have ever had. We ordered the sweet potato fries on the side and they were honestly amazing. Long, lean, crunchy but not too crunchy..lean but still full...they were amazing. The honey/cinnamon/butter you dip the fries in was worth making the whole trip. If they had a bathtub full of that butter I would dive right in and eat up the whole tub. SOO good. The little side cup it comes in wasn't enough. I found myself literally licking the bottom.
Again, I can't speak to the burgers and hot dogs but I will say it is worth coming just for the fried pickles and sweet potato fries. The service is good and you can just relax in there. They aren't trying to upsale or put any amount of pressure on you. Come just as you are and eat just how you want!!