Weenie Beenie

This legendary Arlington institution (just outside of DC) is an absolute must visit for anyone craving classic American roadside food. The food here is, without exaggeration, delicious. ​I highly recommend trying their famous Half Smoke, it’s grilled perfectly, loaded with their signature chili, and truly lives up to the hype. Everything, from the main course to the crispy home fries, tasted fresh and satisfying. ​Beyond the food, the service makes this place shine. The staff working the walk up window were incredibly friendly and welcoming. It's rare to find such genuinely kind service at a quick stop spot, and they clearly take pride in their work and their long history. It makes the entire experience feel warm and authentic. ​If you’re in the area and looking for high quality, delicious comfort food served with a smile, Weenie Beenie is the place to go. I can't wait to go back!

That was by far the worst chilli dog I ever had in my life.. it was the half smoke chilli dog .. the half smoke tasted reheated and old.. VERY TOUGH to bite.. chilli was barely there and covered with onions.. smelled weird.. even had my girlfriend try to make sure I wasnt being extra. Will not return here.

I ordered via DoorDash. The order was ready quickly because they keep a set amount of food in a warming box. I thought the food was good, especially for the price. The half-smoked had a lot of flavor with the perfect amount of condiments. The burger was okay. I should've gotten chili on it instead of the onions. It would've given the burger more flavor. The gentleman behind the counter could've been friendlier. He told me that I should've ordered from the restaurant instead of ordering through DoorDash as he handed me my order. What he didn't know was that I had DoorDash credits and rewards that paid for my entire meal. 😊 I just smiled at him and said "oh really?", walked away, and enjoyed my food in the park close by. I'd probably return if I was in the area again. It was cool to try a DC half-smoked and to visit an institution that's been around since 1954.

It's a classic neighborhood counter service take out joint. I'd say it's a good treat after a long visit to the VA DMV. Good quality stuff, better prices. Only part I didn't like was the relish, they use the sweet kind. Other than that, was all good & not asking about the relish was on me. Looking forward to next time.

Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Will definitely visit again

Honestly the best I’ve had ! Great customer service and the Mix Tea was delicious, not too sweet just right . Worth every dime .

The fries were very decent, they were crispy and fresh. My chili dog was okay. I feel like the chili could use more flavor. And I added onions and I think it was too many onions LOL. But overall very good

I was super exited to try this place out, considering I love Ben's ...and this place predates it. However, if you're familiar with Ben's and that's what you're hoping for... stick to Ben's! They split their dog before cooking which creates an overly dry and tough dog. Very disappointed. Service was also very slow.

Weenie Beanie is my trip to Mecca in Arlington, located conviently in Shirlington. BEST FOOD IN ARLINGTON OR FAIRFAX. BEST PORK BBQ W/ Coleslaw this side of NC.

Arlington STAPLE! Breakfast sandwiches, half smokes, clubs sandwiches. Never disappoints! Great spot!

Sometimes you just need a greasy, no frills, flavorful hot dog and by god this is the place to do it. A perfectly slivered and grilled half smoke, soft cheap bun, and all the fixings for under $3. I will never again skip this joint (unless it inevitably gives me food poisoning)

This was some fine, fine grease! You have to get a dog if you're coming to the Weenie Beanie. I mean, it's in the name! I highly recommend the chili smoke, fully loaded. It was snappy and delicious with savory toppings nestled in a soft fluffy bun. The hamburger was just fine. She probably should've gotten the Royal, though I'm not sure what that included. The wedge fries were luke warm, soft and felt hours old. Not recommended. The folks taking your order are attentive and the prep was very fast. I'd definitely prefer this place over any other junk food chain. Two benches on the side, and surrounded by a large parking lot. Make it happen!

Phenomenal food for a great price. My boyfriend and I tried the half smoke, fried fish sub, and Philly cheesesteak. Everything was amazing! I highly recommend this place and I'll definitely be coming back

Solid snack shack. There is the reason the Foo Fighters wrote a song with Weenie Beenie as the title. The service was quick, but I would say that the building itself is a little rundown. I think it's almost necessary though to appear the way it does. We got a hot dog and fries. The hot dog was ok, but we only got ketchup so others would eat too. I bet if you get a hot dog with the works or a chili dog it would be great! The fries were potato wedges and actually really good in my opinion. A single hot dog and fries was pretty expensive though. It was fun to try but don't think I'll be going back.

The food and service was great! I've been to Washington DC on multiple occasions and never went to this spot. This place is a walk up to order in the Arlington Area not to far from the Pentagon City Station. I decided to go and check it out and it was worth the wait. I ordered a beef hot dog with onion rings! The onions rings were crispy, flavorful, and will have you wanting more. The cook John was nice and welcoming! I definitely will back to try out breakfast and other things on the menu.

Place is good, if you can maybe go on a day where it doesn't reek of urine. My guess is that the inebriated males waiting to be picked up for under-the-table jobs, are the culprits. They tend to like to stare at not just my children. But at other children as well. I don't think they're here legally. My children felt very uncomfortable coming up here last time. Not sure I'll be back. This used to be my go-to. Something needs to happen. I don't think the restaurant owner or employees have any say, in the matter. If things change, I'd love to go back for some of my favorites.

Alright, so picture this: I'm new to the area and I see this hyped-up deli with a big sign screaming "Cold Cuts." Total game-changer, right? So, I ditch the wheels and park it. There's a solid line of maybe six or seven dudes, and one of them's throwing a fit for a refund. Should've seen that as a warning, but I'm all in for the adventure. I order up, thinking I've hit the jackpot with this popular spot. But man, oh man, that first bite was like a letdown in HD. The meat was more basic than a store-brand six-pack. If this was their A-game, I can't even fathom what else is on the menu. Lesson learned: next time, I'll take cues from the guy demanding his cash back. As for me, I'll be on the lookout for a deli that doesn't leave me feeling like I got hazed by a sandwich.

Founded in 1954, Weenie Beenie is one of the few places in the area where you can get a filling lunch for under $10. Open every day except Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., they sell burgers, hot dogs, half-smokes, BBQ and more. Park in the lot right in front of the walk-up only restaurant. Order through the window (there may be a line) and wait for your order. My order of a half-smoke and chili dog took under five minutes on a Friday around 12:30 p.m. They accept all major credit cards. The four was great, especially the chili dog. Order two for a sizable lunch. There are two picnic tables off to the side.

Nice to have a place like this around. They have their own space, with parking around the building. It's a walk up order service with a few tables. Decorated with a lot of plants in front. I didn't order the food myself, but I got a breakfast sandwich. Weather was too hot to eat anything, but I had this and it was good. I would've added some additional things like hot sauce or mustard, but I didn't. I'll probably return if I'm the area.

First time trying a half- smoke & so yum!! Ordered two with everything & one with everything but chili & all tasty! Fries were okay- not horrible but not the best, but the coconut cake slice was excellent!! It was super fun to try this icon in Alexandria that's been around since 1952!

Gotta get some fresh bread. My hamburger bun almost sliced my lip. Cmon now. This is a staple in Shirlington but I've seen places slip. Maybe the hidden word is you don't get the burgers. Tried it three times at lunch and buns lack life.

I'm coming out of semi-retirement to complain about Weeni Beenie. The hotdog was only marginally less revolting than the half-smoke, meaning the hotdog deserves a 3 out of 10 and the half-smoke deserves a 2 out of 10. My sense is they were days old and I took one bite of ancient inventory. In any case, they both ended up in the trash, where they belong. This place is disgusting.

Listen, the guy that gave this place 1 star... he's right. And the people that have it 5 stars...they're right too. The food sucks. It's greasy and not fresh. But I still go whenever I'm driving by and I'm hungry. I miss places like this. Especially, around here. It's open early. It's fast. It's cheap. The menu is big. The guy who runs it is unique. It's a greasy cheap dive with no redeeming features other than it's a cheap dive with no redeeming features. Enjoy it before someone puts condos up.

Ordered a turkey sausage egg and cheese sandwich. Polite, service was good, area was clean .

Weenie Beenie is not for everyone, but how can you not enjoy a half smoke with chili and fries with from an Arlington, VA institution? One day Weenie Beenie will be gone...at least you can say you were there!

The half smoke is solid here! The prices aren't too bad and if you're in the area, I'd recommend it for a quick bite. I would say to eat it in your car or on the street and not take it to go because it may get a bit soggy. All in all, not the best half smoke I've had but then again it's a fraction of the price of a DC Ben's chili bowl.

Phenomenal hot dog. Great pop and bite to the hot dog. Ambiance was chill but great price for a yummy hot dog

What a great little place, been there forever Simple and / but great food, always quick but can be busy at lunch but that's a god thing right?

I lump Weenie Beenie in with any similar "nostalgia-style" place, it's got a good, basic menu that's consistent, but don't expect to be wowed. It's been a while and this time I got the half-smoke with everything (chili, mustard, relish, and onion), a cheeseburger with chili, and French fries. Half-smoke was the star, and I especially like that they split it, to allow for the toppings to sit nicely. The burger is your basic patty with cheese and the chili is a good addition. Fries stayed crispy until I got home, though personally a seasoned fry isn't my first choice. They're good, but I'd prefer a standard crinkle or shoestring. Not going to knock them for their fry choice, I probably should have gotten onion rings.

Was considering going to this place but the pictures have me laughing and dry heaving at the same time. This is the first establishment that I know of that the pictures turn me off from trying it. Am I the only person that likes food to look delicious before I eat it??

Good food made fast perfect for breakfast or lunch Great menu options with plenty of sweet treats and beverage options

I went for the first time with someone who has been going to this fabulous 1950 style walk-up only restaurant for decades. The very kind and fast service of a super delicacy hot dog with yellow mustard made my day. I want to return as soon as I can for another treat!

Had been away for a while (I used to to their affiliated restaurant Burger Delite before it closed) but had been craving a good half smoke forever. Ahhh...just like old times!! The smokes are still great and I had my long time comfort food, a fried bologna, egg & cheese on toast and some potato wedges. The place is still a precision clockwork machine and the prices are still affordable even in these times. Because it closes a 6 PM I can only make it there on Saturdays (or the occasional doctor's appointment day) but it is still one of my cherished spots. Long live Weenie Beenie1!!!

Had to try the half smoke based on other reviews. It did not disappoint. All the extras added incredible flavor without overpowering the main thing. Service was good. No frills. A great place to go if you are near Shirlington. Update: Had to go to Ben's Chili Bowl to try the original half smoke. Weenie Beenie's is WAY better. It's not even close.

Best dogs in town. (hot dogs) there's a nice park my son likes to go to and we always stop by WB for a snack before we leave.

I realized that my Yelp reviews were tending to be of the newest restaurants, while I've neglected many of my all-time favorite DC area restaurants. Weenie Beenie is definitely one of my top restaurants in the DMV. I've eaten here well over a hundred times and have never had a disappointing meal. Weenie Beenie is the last remaining location of a small fifties fast food chain, originally opened by a TV wrestling star. It's got excellent hamburgers, the best chili half smokes in town, North Carolina-style minced barbecue sandwiches (cooked with gas, not wood, but still good - get it with coleslaw and hot sauce), and a solid array of breakfast sandwiches. It could serve as a poster of northern Virginia's wonderful diversity -- one of the last bastions of classic American food has its entire menu (and the Ten Commandments) in English and Spanish (a day laborer pick-up site is right next to it) and its current manager is from Tema, Ghana. One of the best things about Weenie Beenie is talking to the other customers, many of whom have (like me) been coming here for decades. A time machine really, Weenie Beenie is a "don't miss" restaurant.

In search of a half smoke this side of the river. One of the oldest places around but nothing nostalgic to see here. Place looks run down in person. Arrived an hour before closing, ordered a hotdog and a half smoke with chili. Hotdog was OK, good flavor. The half smoke was dried up like leather. If you pay the same price towards the end of the day you should still get the same quality.

This old carryout restaurant has some decent food if you know what to do. My wife and I came here for their "original" half-smoke. We made two visits because I wanted to give them a second chance after the first visit turned into a disaster. On the first visit, I walked up to the order window and tried to order. I had to stick my head forward through the window and yell my order because the guy taking my order couldn't hear me due to the loud kitchen exhaust fan. The interior space was mostly kitchen and food storage. It was quite warm in there. One woman was making all of the food. She was constantly yelling at the guy taking orders. She was visibly upset and angry. I ordered a half-smoke with everything, a hot dog with everything and onion rings. The half-smoke was very good tasting. It was firm, juicy and savory. Unfortunately, the toppings were very sour tasting. It was ketchup, mustard, onions and relish. The mustard and relish had an extremely strong vinegar flavor. The ketchup tasted like diluted tomato paste. I'm not kidding. The secret to enjoying this half-smoke is to forgo the toppings except for the onions. Put on your own toppings if you need them. The bun was soft and tasty.    The hot dog was decent tasting, nothing special. The same awful toppings. The bun was the same type used with the half-smoke. This wasn't worth buying.    The onion rings were fried well. The thick-cut onions were good. The crust on every ring fell apart completely on the first bite. Truly annoying because this was avoidable if it was done right. The overall flavor would have been good if it could stay intact.    The second visit was much better. No yelling. We ordered a hot dog with onions and relish, a North Carolina-style barbecue pork sandwich and French fries. The hot dog was the same as before except the relish was normal instead of overtly sour. So, It was okay. My wife felt like having this hot dog even though she complained about it before. If she's happy, I'm happy.    The barbecue pork sandwich was shredded pork not pulled pork. It had no barbecue sauce. The pork was very soft and somewhat dry. It had no barbecue flavor. There was plenty of meat. The bun was soft and tasted good. The price was very affordable, but I wouldn't buy it again. If you decide to buy it, I'd advise you to bring barbecue sauce.    The French fries were thick and fresh. It looked like they made them. It was crispy and NOT oily. Tasted like fresh russet potatoes. This was the best item that had no problem.    There are two small picnic tables on one side of the building. There are no restrooms. Ask for napkins because they don't give them automatically. They use paper bags so watch out for leaking liquid from your food. The appeal of this carryout is the low prices, especially since it is in Arlington, VA. The food is edible if you anticipate the problems. It can be good if you're willing to fix it. I just need to find out who makes their half-smokes. I don't recommend this place.

Food was amazing! Definitely will take time time to travel and the service was amazing as well! Much love to the workers and the food they serve to the public.

I was in the mood for a half smoke and decided to try them out. Little did I know that their half smokes were made with pork. I was a bit disappointed but decided to get a jumbo cheeseburger and fries. While waiting for my food I ended up getting a hot dog since it was beef. I was impressed with the hot dog and fries but not so much with the burger. It definitely was a good portion, which appeared to be two quarter-pounder patties. The burger was a little dry and the burger probably would've been better with less bun attached to it, maybe even a brioche bun or potato roll. But all in all, the hot dog and fries were on point. I would recommend trying them out.

A small piece of food stands off the side of the road. I stopped and got a half-smoke and they do take cards. The dog was excellent and their prices are not bad either. They have a vast menu with breakfast and lunch items. Definitely would stop and go back for more.

Had the Carolina pork sandwich, was amazing!! Also had the onion rings, they unfortunately weren't as good as the sandwich. The were overdone . Overall it was very good

Please support a small business and bring cash when you go. Cheap and satisfying unhealthy eats on-the-go

Ridden past here hundreds of times and finally stopped tonight for a little snack. Delicious! The half smoke had an amazing snap, was so juicy and grilled perfectly. Let me tell you the most amazing part though: the dog was nestled with onions and relish, which gave it a good tang against the richness of the dog. And yet... I don't have onion aftertaste in my mouth. How is that possible? They must have some wonderful trickery going on there. It's now a must-go place in my opinion.

Local staple for more years than I can count. Love the half smokes. This location is the last of the original chain from the 50s. Stop by for one and enjoy.

Yummy fast food at a reasonable price. There's no drive through there's just a carry out window, but there's a good sized parking lot. I got a Philly cheese for less than $10 and I was satisfied.

Nice! Snappy half smokes. Simple toppings of mustard & raw onions. Fries well done were like steak or wedge. Not from the area but when I'm back, I sure will.

My husband and I have eaten here twice. Both times we bought a breakfast sandwich. The egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich on white bread is okay. The three stars are because the bacon does not taste like bacon. In fact, it upset my husband's stomach, which he forgets.

Ahhhh nothing like a old hole in the wall eatery place to eat. This visit was one of those "I live here so I should try it once"..... I got the half smoke of course and fried which really were wedges. Both were very good the service was fast and polite. Pretty big menu nuff said just don't eat and bike in 90 degree temps!

I can't be anywhere near this place and not stop by. The half-smokes are righteous, perfect snap with a flavor of lightly smoked sausage. After 15 years I also finally tried one of their burgers and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was and what a great value it is relative to everything available for a quick grab and go meal. The staff are hard working people, suffering through every weather condition for long hours. Their dedication to continuing to put forth great effort into keeping us fed and happy is much appreciated!

I am about to show my age, I have been visiting Weenie Beenie since the 70's, when Shirlington looked a lot different than it does now. The one constant about Shirlington has been the presence of Weenie Beenie. This place is truly a throwback to what South Arlington used to be, a dive that has a cross section of customers, in the parking lot you can see everything from BMW's to Volvo delivery trucks to chevy's to Ford F350 dually's. This is a locally owned institution with employees that have been around for years. Weenie Beenie is not pretentious, the food is not the healthiest; but who cares, if you want high fat, high carb, stick to your ribs food that will fill you up, Weenie Beenie is your spot, if not keep on going to a salad place. My go to items are for breakfast, BLT with extra bacon or grilled sausage with cheese sandwich, lunch half smoke, jumbo Carolina pork barbecue with hot sauce or jumbo fish sandwich with hot sauce.

Historically important and delicious. This place is famous for its half smokes, and for good reason - they're a D.C. staple, and they're delicious. If you have not yet tried one, you really should. That said, everything else here is good (and cheap!) too. Given that this is quite literally an old-school hot dog shack, don't expect anything fancy or formal - all seating is outdoors, orders are fast and casual, and there's definitely no table service - but that makes it better (at least in my mind!).

Love the Weenie Beanie, and hope they're doing great at this difficult time. It's kind of funny when you look at the bread options, and how old-school/limited they are, but so what. Very filling, tasty food. And as a non-religious person, I do not care that the Ten Commandments are posted out front. Why would anyone...

This is all you could ever want in an inexpensive, hole in the wall type joint. The staff is so friendly, food is flavorful, a little greasy, and oh so satisfying. I got the hotdog and my mom got the half smoke. Definitely check this place out when you need a comfort food pick me up!

Everything is so fresh and tasty! My favorite VA hidden gem! Also the staff is very patient as well.

Half smoke PLAIN....I may allow a little mustard in the future, but for now...I'm good. The half smokes are THE STAR!

Don't judge on the looks. I get 14 dollar burgers for under 5 dollars. That's cheaper than McDonald's and the fact is there burgers are worth at least 10. I've had many items and it's better food than when my wife wants to spend 200 plus on dinner. If you want to be blown away by the quality and taste, go here. Looks very clean inside when I looked. The guy with the hat helps you decide and they are cool.

Perfectly griddled bun on my extra long hot dog, and the dog had great snap. The onion rings were extra thick, piping hot, and delicious. Friendly folks behind the counter; tasty, fresh food, we can't wait to come back. Don't forget to tip generously.