On days when I'm feeling particularly masochistic and want to put a stroke on layaway, I will head down to the "O" and get me some fries and a hot dog. What makes this place so good is that it's so bad - like a terrible 80's movie that you just feel drawn into. Speaking of 80's....that's probably the last time this place has had a good scrub down.
Anyway, there are lots and lots of way better places in Oakland to eat, but sometimes you just *have* to do the Original Hot Dog Shop. Just make sure you wash your hands really, really well after you've touched any surfaces there...