Po Dog Hot Dogs

RIP Po Dog. These were some fancy, delicious hot dogs. Sure, I was paying more than the average price for a sausage in a bun, but I’m always nostalgic for things that I can no longer have. Like these po dogs.

Their hot dogs were nothing to write home about as I am from the East Coast We have a little higher standard but their fried pickles were deliciously greasy and wonderful and the perfect food for avoiding a hangover the sauce they came with was the best part. I only ever came here from The Mercury to eat something so I did not get sick from a night of drinking but I will miss having such easy access to food while partying downstairs. I hope the empty spot is at least filled with a new food establishment.

Not impressed. Took 20 minutes to get my food. The hot dog was also very low quality and cold. I honestly think a hot dog from the Costco food court is better than what I had. Only good thing I can say about this place was at least my beer was cold…

A brief history of the Chicago Style Hotdog. originating from around 1929, and made with a bunch if toppings to differentiate and attract customers from other hotdogs during the depression era. Good food quickly.
Po Dog sells this and many other varieties of hotdog. Though the Chicago style veers from the original slightly, it is still a good meal. BUT. Even for Seattle, these prices are steep for a hot dog. Sure it’s a big one, sure you get toppings, but really? If you really want a hot dog, I suppose it is a quick alternative to purchasing individual ingredients and making it at home. For the convenience I will give it mad fist bumps bro, but the taste doesn’t supersede the price tag. I’ve been a number of times though, because when life gets busy it is certainly an easy way to fill the gas tank.
Really nice people that work there, though and it’s next door to Auto Battery so you can eat and drink as your heart desires.

Got 2 Texas dogs and fried pickles. Fried pickles were amazing, which surprised me when one dog came out burnt on the bottom, was super hot, and looked and tasted microwaved. Not sure if they even have one but the bottom of the bun was burnt to @&$ 0. The other dog was delicious which made the bad dog more confusing.

We came specifically for the PB dog but they were out of peanut butter. They sure made up for it in service though! They are so kind and really took care of us. Nice job making a not so great situation forgettable by really providing excellent customer service. The dogs we did have and the fries and tots were excellent!

Hot dogs with creatively weird toppings (I think there’s a peanut butter and banana dog?) and very loud heavy metal. It’s definitely a youth setting. If you’re drunk and feeling energetic, it’s a great late night thing.

Po Dog used to be my favorite place to eat after a night out on the hill, but after yet another bad experience, I won’t be returning. They changed their ordering policy so when you sit at the counter, they ignore you. Now you have to order at the cash register, but they don’t mention it to you, nor is there a sign. They are happy to just let you sit there indefinitely, it seems.
Forget about service. They refuse to make eye contact or acknowledge that you are there at all. After hoping they would look at me and I could ask for a glass of water (it’s usually self-​serve, but the pitcher was empty), I finally opted to go wait at the cash register. Evidently they ignore you there too! I waited for 10 minutes (there were 4 other people at the counter, they were hardly busy) and I finally had to interrupt them and ask (again they never looked at me). They also have a policy of overcooking their potato products to an inedible, crunchy, overly salty, grease-​saturated disaster. How do you mess up french fries and tater tots? Somehow they always do.
This place has gone downhill. The staff are terrible. The only reason they get 2 stars from me is that the dogs are delicious. The fried pickles are pretty great too. It’s no longer worth dealing with the complete lack of service, however.

I went to lunch with daughter. We first went to the Ballard location which is now closed. My hot dog Jones kicked in, so we took the long drive to Capital Hill. I enjoyed the monthly special which is the Hawaiian, it was layered in pineapple and cilantro with a croissant type of hot dog bun. My Daughter had the Texas which she did not care for that much. I had a order of fried pickles. I loved them and i am a fan, so instead of 3.5 stars the pickles gave it a extra half.

LOVED the PB dog. Really hit the spot on a late Friday night. The bun was such a great texture and there was a perfect amount of peanut butter and bananas on top. Will go back again!

Best fried pickles, I’ve ever had (the only ones I’ve ever had). The aioli sauce that comes with the fried pickles is so good! I love the skinny fries as well. They use the perfect amount of salt.
Will definitely be back!

All-​beef hot dog goodness, what you see is what you get.
South of the Border dog is classic, get if you like guac. Mac n Cheese dog looked and tasted exactly as it sounds, heavy on the savoury. Fries are great, especially with lemon aioli, deep-​fried pickles tangy and crunchy and none of this even remotely healthy. Doctor will be mad if you come regularly but once in a while I will be back.

Talk about some sensational hot dogs.
Po dog’s is locally known for their stylistic hot dogs. They offer a variety of dogs, from your standard dog to one with peanut butter. I’ve had the Mac and cheese dog and loved every bit of it. My boyfriend had the breakfast dog and said it was really good too. Fries were just standard shoestring fries.
My hot dog was good but not amazing. I would have rated this 3 stars but the ambiance and price landed this place the 4^th star. I would probably come back really drunk so that it will taste amazing.

If artisan hot dogs are a thing, then this is where you get them. This place has everything from classics like the Seattle or Chicago Dog to unique creations like the Deep Fried Danger Dog, which is a dog wrapped with bacon and deep fried, topped with sautéed onions and chili sauce. These dogs are paired with excellent fries and delicious wasabi and lemon garlic aiolis. Get a cold beer to enjoy with these adventurous dogs.
The buns are made of amazing brioche bread and even wrap around the end of your hot dog. They are a like a brioche sleeping bag for your beef or veggie dog. All of the toppings taste zesty and fresh.
The service is ready to take your order as soon as you walk in the door. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but they’ll bring the fries right away. The place is small but has ample seating. It has a slight punk atmosphere considering their logo and revolvers patterned wall paper. You can probably get a dog, fry, and beer for under $ 15, easily if you split a fry.
This place is so good that it has been incorporated into birthday traditions and occasional outings that include the Rock Box and Molly Moon’s. Skip the street vendors every now and then and come here instead something a bit more adventurous.

I craved a hot dog with cream cheese and beer ALL day. Someone would ask me a question about some fish and literally, all I wanted was a hot dog. So the second I was set free, I booked it to Po Dog.
I walked in and the place was basically empty and FREEZING. It was 60 degrees inside because they couldn’t figure out how to work the heater. I pulled up to the bar, was given a menu and some time to think. I went with the Danger Dog which is their deep friend bacon wrapped dog topped with grilled onions. I added cream cheese to mine because if you don’t add cream cheese to your dog, that’s just not right. I paired my meal with a pint of PBR because it was the lightest beer they had. The whole thing came out to $ 9.42 after tax. WOWZA. so good.
My hot dog was really good and not as heavy as it sounds. I probably could have had two hot dogs if I really wanted to. It was deep fried but didn’t taste heavy at all. The onions were perfect. The bun was soft, chewy, and sweet. The cream cheese was good but I wish there was MORE!!! My meal totally hit the spot. I doused it in Sriracha because Sriracha turns great to amazing.
The bartender was super fun and sweet. The cool part is they use compostable utensils and ergo, they also compost! GROOVY. They had all these tvs on and then they started play the BEST music. It was so good that I really could have stayed all night.
They also had all these bar type games like shuffle board. Does this place get poppin on weekends? I could totally see it happening. They have all these super fun hot dog combinations that I look forward to coming back to try… like the mac n cheese dog! Next time, I will ask for extra extra cream cheese.
They also had non-​hot dog items such as wings and fried pickles, many sausage options including VEGGIE, and they serve breakfast from 9 – 11 am on weekends.

I’m always leaving here feeling hungry… but I don’t want to buy two dogs, cause that is just way to much money for two hot dogs… I need to find a place that will satisfy my tape worm and myself.
I love the digs, the industrial look and the funky freshness of the décor.
The menu is intriguing with a wide selection of dogs for everyone.
I don’t think you’d be disappointed coming here and trying one of the dogs. If you love hot dogs this is the place to be.

Po Dog Hot Dogs is a great spot to visit after a night out on the Hill. The staff is always very friendly and the cooks give generous servings whether it’s cream cheese and scallions on your hot dog or an order of shoe string fries. The sauces are sinfully delicious and always pair well with the fries (and even your dog!). There’s also something about the buns at this place, they taste lightly coated in butter which goes great with any dog you try.
Po Dogs is right next to Auto Battery. You’re able to order food from Po Dogs while in Auto Battery and grab a drink at the same time. There’s also seating on the patio at your disposal.
Then there’s the good ol’ fashion «Seattle Dog.» If you ever have a visitor in town, this is the place to go to give them a chance to try it!
There’s always the street dogs for sale just outside, but if you want a quality dog at a reasonable price– this is the place to go.

2.5. I asked for a dangerous deep fried fire dog or whatever except instead of a beef dog I wanted a polish and they said yes they could wrap bacon around the dog but no they couldn’t. I had to clarify two times with them if they could or couldn’t. And I guess they couldn’t. Meh. So I settled for a regular polish with sauerkraut, relish and onions. I should’ve gone to Costco instead.
Service was whatever too.
I wouldn’t go out of my way for Po Dog.

I love it here! Truly when you have late night munchies after going out this is the spot, and there arn’t just the street meat you find. This is how a hot dog should be made (especially since they are vegetarian friendly). I love there combos, personally i like the south west dog or seattle dog. but i discoved siracha and peanutbutter. this has changed my life. i love it her and its a must when you are out late on capitl hill.

Yummy, Good, Even Though A Bit Pricier
SITREP
I’ll start by saying what is convenient about this place is that it sits atop my favorite dance venue in Seattle — The Mercury. [Not to imply that this is a second level eatery — it actually is street-​level on Union St., and the to get to «The Merc», you proceed down the alley way which descends to a subterranean level.] ;)
THE SETUP
And as already, inferred previously, this is a «Brick & Mortar» establishment. So you can sit down, IF that is how you like your dog experience.
GREATER PRICE
And so the main difference being between the other hot dog stands and THIS place is about $ 2-​$ 3 bucks more here. So, again, how do you like your hot dog experience? In the time it takes you to consume your dog — and then get back to dancing or off club-​hop or pub crawl in mere minutes — is it worth the extra cost of ANOTHER drink at the next venue, JUST to sit down and eat a dog? Personally, I don’t think so.
I guess that is what you could expect from a place that has to pay rent /​make a mortgage. However, if I wanted to go to a restaurant, then I guess it’s my own fault for increase costs and so I would have to take responsibility for assuming the greater price risk.
It’s a game with hot dog stands, and I value my hot dog experiences in finding the most cost effective option — usually at only $ 4-​$ 5. Anything over that seems … EXCESSIVE, for a hot dog.
MENU
But I have to give it to Po Dog for having some outstanding selections, if maybe a bit too complicated for some one like me who prefers a «Classic» basic dog, and where a Seattle Dog with Cream Cheese & Grilled Onions is about as far as I comfortably go.
For example:
* The Wasabi Egg-​roll Dog — wrapped in wonton paper & deep fried — topped with homemade wasabi aioli. THAT arguably is not something you see every day!
* Or take the PB Dog — with crunchy peanut butter, fresh sliced banana, and topped with chopped peanuts. Mmmm! (NOT). ;)
* Or how-​about the Mac n’ Cheese Dog? Homemade macaroni and cheese topped with Tillamook cheddar cheese. Okay. I HAD this one and it was pretty dam tasty! Actually, the Mac n Cheese portion was fantastic.
THE LOWDOWN
Okay. I have to give props to this place for their creativity and for the convenience (to me) to be right on top of my favorite Seattle dance venue («The Merc»). But other than that, it’s a 50% more expensive option to other «Classic» Hot Dog Cart stops where all I want to do is PAY-​GRAB-​EAT and be done.

Quelle petite phrase bouleversante au coeur d’un être?