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| - I would say that there are few places in the Cleveland area that I would be willing to adjust my plans during a day to go eat, and this is one of those places! The owner is friendly and personable, greeting you by name when you come back to eat there. Never a problem to get a seat and for an old taco bell, it is very accommodating in terms of room in the benches and at the tables.
The atmosphere reminds me of an old school diner, the kind you see on Happy Days and in many old time movies. The food is made to order, and after a few visits you can be sure they have your regular order down to memory. Everything about this place screams "Small Town Diner" which makes for a great atmosphere to eat and relax in.
The food itself is the biggest draw, as this place is what I would consider my promised land of burgers. I know the name says "hot dog diner" but you gotta try the burgers! Hot, fresh, made to order (with condiments ranging from the basics to French fries and a scrambled egg!) the fries are great and are definitely bigger than the average sizes, a small will more than be enough for two people
I like to look for a "wow factor" at any place I eat, and Hot Dog Diner has that with its deep fried pierogis, easily the best ode to the community you're gonna find in Cleveland!
Overall, great place, great food, great owner, and just a flat out great place to eat. If you love All-American food with a penchant for creativity, then Hot Dog Diner is the place for you
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