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| - As a non-Cleveland native, I am wary of any place Clevelanders rave about. My brother being one, insisted he and I head to the Happy Dog for dinner.
He was right about one thing immediately: it is my kind of place. The music is awesome, the clientele come from different walks of life, and the decor is a mix between punk and kitschy.
I will say straight up, I did not buy drinks here. I was not feeling up to it. So Ic an't comment on the bar side of the restaurant. HOWEVER.
Ever wanted to eat a hot dog and not feel bad about it afterward? I doubt I'm the only one who feels a little depressed when I think "I just had a hot dog. For my meal. Ugh." Well this place knows what is up. Five bucks for a 1/3rd lb all beef dog and any number of toppings. What do they have for toppings that would make this dog worth $5? How about a fried egg, bacon, five different kinds of cheeses, five different kinds of "Sauces," alien relish, a whole list of veggies, and a bunch of other stuff I can't recall because the menu was all toppings. This kind of "make your own" food is always interesting to me, and they did not disappoint.
The hot dog by itself tastes great, the fries and tots are great with the wasabi aoli dipping sauce, the toppings are all prepared excellently, and I spent $7.50 before tip on a "hot dog" dinner I was unashamed of.
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