This is NOT the Hot Dog Inn, that's down the street. The chili is more like a 'sauce' so think coney. The dogs are all beef and grilled (yum). The slaw is freshly made. Soda's are about .50 per can. The home fries with gravy are delicious.
Sure, the place could use a makeover, but the price of the dogs would go up, then there would be people complaining about that. It is what it is. It's just a little dive place in a sketchy area. You may get 'the look' from a lady of the night. You may sit at the counter next to a hard-working police officer, or someone who looks homeless.
Stop in and taste for yourself.