Went to Happy Dog on a Saturday cuz me and the girlfriend were dying for a dog with Everything Cream Cheese. Seriously, you guys are geniuses for thinking that stuff up and I have stole that recipe as my own for a party dip.
BUT
When we showed up there was a band playing, that was loud on the outside and when we got in, had to shout to the guy at the door 3-4 times about getting in, that there was a $4 cover ($8 for the both of us). I COULD NOT HEAR THE GUY A FOOT AWAY. I COULD NOT HEAR ANYTHING. I left. I'm not paying extra to go deaf and I'd like to talk to the person I go with. I wouldn't mind the cover if the band was playing at a volume that didn't cause instant ear damage. We are 20-somethings, I love metal, rock and rap so loud music is normally not a problem. But if you actually wanted to listen to the bad, stand outside.
Happy Dog, you missed out on a $30+ check from booze and food because your band was too loud and you wanted to charge us to go deaf. Your establishment is too small to necessitate amps, or at least don't let the band turn it up so loud. Your place is small, you don't need it that loud.
We went to the Melt instead and it was fantastic.
I will rate you guys again next time I visit and that rating will be about food and service. This one was about how I was unable to eat here.