JJ W.
Yelp
First off, this is a dive bar/restaurant. Other than TVs on the walls, and a video game in the corner, nothing has likely changed here since the 1960s. Places like this can only be so good, and generally are spots mostly the local regulars and the owners love. Judge it on what it is, and "know before you go" and you should not be disappointed (or wowed).
We had hot dogs, a few sides, soft drinks, and some beers. The dogs were basically like street vendor dogs in the city. Kept hot in a big pot of water, and put into a steamed bun with whatever toppings you like. Though described as famous in the menu, if the dogs were a special type or brand, you wouldn't know it. I will say that I really enjoyed the chili on mine. She had gotten her's with the works not including the chili, and ended up swapping one of my chili dogs for hers - imo, the chili dog IS the way to go. Fries and the onion rings were on the dark side and the rings were on the greasy side (oil was probably overdue for a change).
Loved that the drafts were served in a nice icy mug, a nice plus. But though icy cold, they were also surprisingly small. I doubt they were 12 oz, and wouldn't be surprised if they were 10oz (or less). But since we have no idea how much we paid for the drafts (the menus have no prices on them, nor does your check from the register break it down), I have no idea if they were small and overpriced, or small and a bargain.
Waitstaff are nice and hustle to keep things moving. Never had flag one down for a refill or another dog. Despite how busy they were on a game day, food and drinks came quickly.
Will we make a special trip to go again, probably not. Would we stop in again if were were on Rt 123 in Vienna at lunch time..., why not. It's not bad for the kind of place it is, but certainly could be better (IF they wanted to be).