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Happy Dog · Gordon Square
Happy Dog turns the hot dog into a customizable bar meal with a long list of familiar and unexpected toppings, supported by beer and live music. The Gordon Square room is the concept's single location and retains its neighborhood stage atmosphere.
Scooter's World Famous Dawg House · Headlands
Scooter's is a seasonal Mentor stand with a deep roster of dressed dogs and a strong connection to nearby Headlands Beach. It opens for the season every March, and summer brings a daily rush. The Blackbrook Road counter makes an easy warm weather stop before or after time by the lake.
Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. · Parma
Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. serves franks with varied toppings alongside burgers and diner sides from a casual Pearl Road room. The independent Parma shop offers an easygoing counter experience for lunch or dinner, with enough combinations to satisfy both a simple order and a heavily dressed dog.
Charlie’s Dog House Diner · Old Brooklyn
Charlie's Dog House Diner is a small roadside counter where Chicago style Vienna dogs share the menu with hamburgers and breakfast plates. It has stood in the same spot since 1952. The single Brookpark Road shop keeps its vintage form, compact footprint and neon roadside character intact.
Steve's Doghouse · Brooklyn Centre
Steve's Doghouse carries forward the spirit of Steve's Lunch with hot dogs, breakfast and broad diner fare from its Pearl Road counter. The independent single location remains an unfussy neighborhood stop with long hours and a menu suited to any part of the day.