Dam Dogs

Dam Dogs in Rockford is such a fun little spot for a quick bite! The hot dogs are loaded with creative toppings and full of flavor, whether you stick with a classic or try one of their specialty options. Service is typically fast and friendly, and the casual vibe makes it an easy stop when you’re downtown. Seating can be limited inside, but grabbing your food and walking over by the dam makes it even better. Great prices, tasty food, and a perfect local stop when you’re in Rockford! 🌭

Small eatery, but great dogs. My husband had The Rockford and I had a chili dog with onions and tomato. Not a lot of space to sit so we took our food outside and enjoyed the view. Parking can be rough, but the staff are very friendly and helpful and the hosts were yummy.

Thank you having vegan friendly options, the veggie dog is delicious (I recommend it with shredded cheese, pickles, and mustard). Fast and friendly service, my hot dog was under $4. Convenient for on the go or dining in, and the back exit opens up to the picturesque dam area.

Stopped here during a bike ride with my nephew. Menu had so many variations. I got the Rockford and it was amazing! The toppings were piled up and somehow i was still able to eat it without it entirely falling apart. I've enjoyed Yesterdogs, but this was even better. Was not able to get pictures as my nephew ate his up before I could get to my phone! :)

Great variety of hot dogs, very delicious and packed with toppings. We will definitely be back for more!

I love this little hot dog spot & the ice cream place next door! They have dairy free & gluten free options!! I wish this picture did the taste of the chili justice!

Hot dogs are great, the customer service could be better. When I went there today, the older woman working the register just stared at me when I walked in and didn’t even say hi. And then when I walked up to place my order she didn’t say anything either, just stared at me until I said what I wanted. It was quite awkward. What made it weirder was two guys walked in after me and she greeted them and was way nicer, and asking them what they wanted. I guess she just didn’t feel like giving good customer service to me in particular.

A necessity whenever visiting Rockford is coming here. By far the best hot dogs I have had. The relish is the best part. And the prices are agreeable as well!

Took my grandson there for a couple hot dogs. I must say, everything was very fresh and the hot dogs were incredible! Everything was 100 times better than the competitors around the "corner" from you. Absolutely my favorite go-to place for a good hot dog!!

I've been going to Dam Dogs for YEARS. It's nothing fancy put I would say that their Rockford dAWG is top notch. My family and I come here for dogs and sit outside by the dam and enjoy the live music. It's now a family tradition. The experience of eating hot dogs and people watching is unmatched. Oh! And customer service is nice. Always smiling and have good attitudes.

Great hotdogs with a lot of optional fixings beyond a dozen or so predetermined dogs. I recommend the Plainwell. I had the Reuben Dog, too but recommend specifying light sauce as mine was swimming in thousand island dressing. Eating it with a fork and knife was almost a necessity but not what you want to do while walking the dam. Personally, I think bottles of beverages would improve the experience over cups and straws.

Greetings chili dog fans! I tried The Corner Bar once again since my last visit several years ago. I was disappointed the quality did not improve. Back in the late 70's, they had a much better chili dog. I learned that Dam Dog, just around the corner, offered an alternative option. I couldn't resist doing a comparison. Both dogs were similarly priced and were served up with cheese, onions, and beanless chili sauce. Dam Dogs won with flavor, sausage size & taste, and generous toppings. This comparison took place on 12/10/21

The best Chicago dog. I ate it too fast and didn't get a picture. It had tomatoes green relish onions and hot peppers.

We wanted to come into Downtown Rockford to check out the Christmas lights with our two young kids and wanted to get a quick and kid approved dinner while there. Dam Dogs is in a great spot with access from dam side or on Squires. There are benches on the dam side and a table on the street side. Since we wanted to people watch and look at the lights, we sat on the benches near the door that faced the dam. They have a decent selection of hot dogs as well as a few other items, corn dogs especially! Our kids loved them. Our order was packaged well for us to eat outside with everything we needed. Food was hot and fresh and came out in a quick turnaround. We would come in again!

Great location and customer service. But the Dam Dogs corn dogs are soggy dogs. Microwaved. Not crispy. Bummer.

First time trying The Dam Dog, and I will say it was tasty. Prices are good and the service team was polite and quick. We will certainly be coming back!! Highly recommend if you want a quick lunch.

Nice simple place to eat by the dam on a picnic table, dining inside was like eating at an ice cream shop. Good dogs.

The first week that they were open I was excited to try their new restaurant, next door, Custard by the Dam. However I used one of the then-new blue $5 bill, which I had just received from the bank, to make my purchase. I left, but then the owner, yes the owner, chased me down the side walk, treating me like a criminal, and demanded I give her a different bill. Needless to say, I haven't been back since. Corner bar is better for hotdogs, world famous in fact!

Below average store bought toppings and NON-STEAMED BUNS. Then, in addition to completely neglecting to prepare the most important part of a hot dog (the bun), they take forever to assemble their mediocre product and pack it in individual foam containers. Non environmentally friendly packing material to hotdog ratio = 1/1. I'm pretty sure you could dig up a leftover dog from the burnt, charred remains of the Corner Bar's trash can, and have a better product. Foot long hot dog day at Rockford Middle School is probably superior too... I bet they heat their buns somehow. 1 star for existing. 1 because my wife said their fountain Diet Coke was good. Also their chip selection stinks. Generic Frito Lay... like Subway. (Who also defaults to cold bread).

Being a Chicago dog LOVER, I will definitely SKIP their Chicago dog next time... sorry Dam... not even Close to a real Chicago dog... in fact it was terrible!! P.s. you Don't use sweet relish on Chicago dogs.. .there was no pickle spear, wedges of tomatoes, and even lacked the celery salt!!!

Great hotdogs. Good toppings and good service, but the best thing was the steamed buns. Was fantastic, enjoyed every bite. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was the condiment ratio was off. I.E. my daughter's hotdog had too much relish and not enough mayo and I asked for light mustard and ranch and got almost none. If it hadn't been for the steamed buns, it would have been dry. But that just means next time we'll need to be more specific, because there will definitely be a next time.

The hot dogs here are so good! My husband and I loved this place. I got the Croton, with sauerkraut and mustard and relish. Loved it. Only cost about $3.25! Next time I want to try the walking taco. The inside looks like an old 90s diner (yellow subway booths and black and white checked floors)--but it's a hot dog place so I'm not complaining.

Great dogs, loads of toppings, excellent value. Outdoor seating available. Try the ice cream place next door too!

Best dam Dogs I've ever had! Service was great and employees were friendly! Great place to go for a quick bite!

Pretty good dogs! Would try the Angus beef dog for extra flavor next time. Clean booths, quick counter service and very friendly staff.

Really good food, great location. I particularly enjoy the shredded dill pickle (though they claim they make it and I know for a fact it comes from a Gordon Foods jar). I always feel like it cost more than it should by the time My family leaves with full stomachs though.

Great dogs in charming town. Better quality dogs than most in surrounding areas.

Best hotdogs in town! Plus its right next to an ice cream shop so you can get ice cream afterwards!!

I'm not sure if we just hit them on a bad night last night, but....these were some of the worst hot dogs I've ever had. Mushy, gray, and chili that tasted like someone accidentally dumped a pound of sugar in it. And the service??? The guy who waited on us was more interested in the kitchen closing than he was about clearing ANYTHING from our dirty table. In fact, walking away from a dirty table empty handed seemed like a very common practice from the rest of the servers as well. We felt like we were inconveniencing them/him, as we watched him lean on the kitchen line socializing as we sat for quite a while with our dirty dishes. I waited tables for years and I understand wanting to clean up and get out. But it was 9:30 pm. Sorry guys....you couldn't pay me for eating 12 of those gray tubes for a lil' plaque on the wall and a free t-shirt. Gross.

Best hot dogs ever! Staff was very friendly. Great atmosphere. loved you could walk out back and sit out by the dam. Made another establishment in the area serving the same thing look dam bad

My kids love this place, simply because we always end up eating outside...and kids + hotdogs = love. I like the shredded pickles and that they have a few "spicy" options. It's not a glamorous food option, it's small and they take a while to make a simple hotdog on a cold bun...but you can't beat the location and it's a quick lunch stop. Sides are lacking - chips...they could stand to venture out and add a few other options, imo.

I think Dam Dogs has pretty great hot dogs, good menu variety. Only wish it was larger. We made the mistake of going in with another couple and their kids on a day there was a parade in town. It was packed in there which does say they have good food, but there is only a few booths to sit in and def not room for 2 families to a table. If your looking for something quick and easy, they are for you, just not as a sit down meal. If its warm, def get it to go and sit right outside along the water, it's very nice.

Angus beef is fabulous. Great location in a quaint town, bustling with activity. 6th st dog is tasty too. Give them a try. Will not disappoint you. Better than most dogs in Grand rapids. Better quality.

Rating it 5 stars based on what they are shooting for.... best chili dog in Rockford. From that perspective, they hit a home run. You will not find much variety here... basically a "one trick pony". Having said that, they have mastered that one trick... Chili Dogs!!!

Our favorite hot dog spot - hands down. It's all about the toppings here, and Dam Dogs serves them up as fresh as it gets. The hot dog buns are soft, the dogs juicy, the staff is friendly, and the restaurant immaculately clean. There's not a big menu - just the simple joy of hot dogs, chips, soda and perhaps a cookie to finish it off if you have room. Next door is the tasty Custard by the Dam. Diet? What diet? Just dig in and share the smiles! Take note - these aren't something you should ever try eating in your vehicle - you'll be wearing those delicious pickles, onions, shredded cheese, chili and onions!

I visited here and had the Chicago dog.it was fresh and tasty and at a good price. A good variety of fogs on offer.good speedy service.