[circletrack]

Back home in Ohio, in the nearby city of Warren there is a simple restaurant known as the Hot Dog Shoppe. The menu only consists of hot dogs (plain, chili, cheese, sauerkraut etc.) hamburgers, fries and bowls of chili. The place does amazing business and is a must-visit when I make the trek back up North.

My question: Is there anything even close to this down here?

[circletrack]

And an example of a typical meal. A little messy, a little unhealthy, but boy is it tasty.

[jblum315]

Boy, does that look yummy! No hot dog shop around here that I know of, but Sam's Club has the best hot dogs with all the trimmings.

[PTY Sparky]

Try the Hot Dog Stand right outside the exit door at Home Depot. The guy makes a mean dog and he said 80% of his repeat business DOES NOT come from Home Depot. People drive there for his dogs with all the trimmings. They are extremely tasty!

That's my 2 cents.

[orangetree]

If you want to go for a ride, I recommend Taste of Chicago in Mount Dora.
Taste of Chicago
846 E 5th Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757

They feature "Chicago Style" hot dogs and beef and sausage sandwiches. I don't know what type of hot dogs are common in Ohio, but you might be pleased with these! Outdoor sitting area and very casual....

[delima2000]

The hot dog stand in Home Depots parking lot sometimes puts the coney sauce from the national Coney Island in Michigan. He runs specials when he has that sauce. Miss my Michigan coney dogs made with Kogel skinned hot dogs. That's the only thing missing from the hot dogs at the stand in Home Depot. He is from Michigan by the way. But I give him a two thumbs up for the sauce when he has it.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by circletrack

Back home in Ohio, in the nearby city of Warren there is a simple restaurant known as the Hot Dog Shoppe. The menu only consists of hot dogs (plain, chili, cheese, sauerkraut etc.) hamburgers, fries and bowls of chili. The place does amazing business and is a must-visit when I make the trek back up North.

My question: Is there anything even close to this down here?

When in Ocala, Dee Dee's Dog House, in old train station.
Dee Dee's Dog House - Ocala, FL

[gatherer47]

Hey Circletrack-Being from Warren,Ohio maybe you've been to nearby New Castle,Pa.Your posting reminded me of all the great hot dog shops in New Castle.I patronized M and P Coney Island,the Post Office Lunch,Bill's,and the long gone White Front.Of course when you're in Pittsburgh,there is the Oakland Original Hot Dog Shop.I have yet to find a hot dog that matches up to those places but I'll try some of the suggestions posted here.Almost forgot the Brighton Hot Dog Shop in Beaver County.

[justjim]

Spring Training is coming---nothing like a cold beer and a hot dog at the old' ball park. Sam's Club does have a pretty good one too.

[circletrack]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

Hey Circletrack-Being from Warren,Ohio maybe you've been to nearby New Castle,Pa.Your posting reminded me of all the great hot dog shops in New Castle.I patronized M and P Coney Island,the Post Office Lunch,Bill's,and the long gone White Front.Of course when you're in Pittsburgh,there is the Oakland Original Hot Dog Shop.I have yet to find a hot dog that matches up to those places but I'll try some of the suggestions posted here.Almost forgot the Brighton Hot Dog Shop in Beaver County.

I used to go to the MP Coney Island in New Castle a couple of times each year. We would also frequent the Sharon Hot Dog shop and Coney Island in downtown Sharon, Pa. We had so many of these simple hot dog restaurants up in that area that I was shocked not to find many here. I thought they were everywhere.

It seems, though, that the ones that are around have a very elaborate menu with all kinds of crazy toppings. They just didn't make them that way were I was from.

Not saying that's a bad thing and I really do appreciate all the suggestions so far. Thank you!!!

[Bill32]

try Steak and Shake on 466, they split the frank and grill it,also I like their fries and the special seasoning ...

[ednagrahm]

Originally Posted by circletrack

Back home in Ohio, in the nearby city of Warren there is a simple restaurant known as the Hot Dog Shoppe. The menu only consists of hot dogs (plain, chili, cheese, sauerkraut etc.) hamburgers, fries and bowls of chili. The place does amazing business and is a must-visit when I make the trek back up North.

My question: Is there anything even close to this down here?

Go to "Athens" in Spanish Springs. They have Zweigles Hot Dogs, Red and White, that are shipped in directly from Rochester NY. Make sure you also get the hot sauce which is also a Rochester specialty. Might as well wash it down with a Jenny Cream Ale from the Genesee brewery in Rochester.

[dengid]

Hey Circletrack, I'm from Warren and have been going to the Hot Dog Shop since 1954 when it was a hole in the wall. When I go back to visit it's one of my first stops for lunch

[REDCART]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

When in Ocala, Dee Dee's Dog House, in old train station.
Dee Dee's Dog House - Ocala, FL

Some of you may recall that Dee-Dees Dog House setup shop in TV circa 2009. I was never there but "folks" tell me that it was too expensive for what they served, and consequently they closed in less than a year. On the other hand, Nathan's in Wal-Mart seemed to be doing very well for many years until Wal-Mart's raised their rent. I wonder if DDDH in Ocala is more affordable and that's why it's managed to stay alive. I know seniors are on a budget but I can't believe they don't enjoy a great hot dog if the price is right.

[circletrack]

Originally Posted by dengid

Hey Circletrack, I'm from Warren and have been going to the Hot Dog Shop since 1954 when it was a hole in the wall. When I go back to visit it's one of my first stops for lunch

Same for me. I remember when they had that fire years back and had to close temporarily. It felt like an eternity.

We went ahead and just grilled up some dogs and topped them with Hormel chili last night. Was good enough to feed my cravings... for now.