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| - Hot dogs and burgers. That's what's assumed from the name, right? Well, you got it. Nothing on the menu really deviates from that. The location is in a great part of Rosedale and the interior decoration is simple. Nothing too outlandish or tacky.
Upon walking in, you take a look at the spacious menu on the wall and take your pick. The selection is simple and has no distinctive dogs or burgers that you can't find anywhere else. Brian, the owner of course, states that the dogs and burgers have a signature taste due to their hickory bricks. No gas or propane used here for grilling. Everything is served hot and fresh to you. Drinks for some reason are served behind the counter, so I found that a little counterintuitive to most dog joints. Found it inconvenient having to wait to get my drink filled during the lunch time rush.
Their dogs I must say do come from a family owned butcher shop back in New York. And there is a big difference in the taste. I had the Polish Sausage and it was packed with spices and seasoning.. No fillers and it had a crisp texture. About an inch and a quarter diameter, so it was a pretty good size. The price was almost $5 for the dog alone and that kind of hurt to be honest. Quality comes with price. The combo meal, an extra $3.50, comes with fries and a drink. The fries are also cut and made fresh. A bit steep in my opinion however. The whole meal cost a whopping $9.50 almost. Kinda hurt.
Service here is excellent though. So, that's a major plus. I gave the place 3 stars due to the price. If it was a bit lower I would love to give it a four due to the local business and supporting a mom and pop butcher shop back in NY.
Don't get me wrong though. Brian's is good, but the price will make some leery.
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